When you start your locs, you may think that you only need to worry about locing new growth. However, soon you may find your locs unraveling. Unfortunately, there is maintenance that’s necessary to stop it. Ironically, even when you decide you want locs, your hair can take a bit to catch on to the idea! Luckily, below are some tips…
If you’re starting locs, you may worry about what to do for your loc parts and loc grid patterns. What do you do if you feel you selected the “wrong” method? First, take a deep breath, and read on to see how loc parts and loc grids impact your journey. Before we start, I will quickly define loc…
Starting locs with loc extensions can be the right move for you. If you are thinking about it, you probably have a number of questions. Well there are a few things to keep in mind – from extension type to cost and upkeep. Read on to find out more! What Are Loc Extensions & Why Install Them? Loc extensions are…
There are so many things to get excited about for starting locs. But before starting your journey you may wonder if it’s even healthy to have locs? More so, are locs bad for you? Take a look at some common loc health concerns and their answers. Hair Loss From Locs Parting Probably the biggest concern is if locs will make…
Are you a. looking to start locs and b. are you lazy? Then you are in the right place. Welcome to the Lazy Girl’s Guide to Locs, written by a very lazy person. Locs can be low maintenance, but I want to take this article a step further and let you know it can be perfect for those that are…
Budding? Interlocking? Congo locs? Are you looking to start your locs journey but getting confused about loc terminology? If so, take a look at some common loc terminology below. Budding When reading online posts from newly locd naturals you will often hear the loc terminology of budding. Loc budding means your locs are starting to form. Signs of this include…
Are you afraid to start locs? Well you’ve come to the right place. This isn’t an article to see if locs are right for you – though plenty exist. However, here you will find a few practical and psychological reasons to break out of that fear of starting something new. Locs are low maintenance Of course anything can become high…
Do you want to end your locs journey but you don’t want to lose hair length? Well you can look into combing out your locs. Please note, this method is not a quick fix. So let’s get into everything you need to know. Is it possible to comb out locs? Yes, it is possible to end your locs journey without cutting…
If your hair is permed, you may be wondering if you can start your locs journey. Moreover, if you do start locs with relaxed hair, how can you keep the journey successful? Well you can loc your permed hair and have a successful journey but there are some things you should keep in mind. Starting & Maintaining Permed Locs When…
Are locs low maintenance? The answer to that depends on a few factors. However, in general yes they are low maintenance. Before going into detail, you should keep in mind low maintenance is a relative term. You’ll likely be comparing it to how long you spend on your hair now vs with locs. You may also consider the timing of…