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…
Whether you have loose hair or locs, having a proper shampoo routine is critical for a healthy scalp and residue free hair. But can you even wash starter locs? There are some misconceptions that washing your starter locs too early (eg., first month) in the process will prevent your hair from locing. However you can rest assured that this is…
When it comes to starting locs – one of the biggest questions is “How many locs should I get?” Then comes the googling to see, “What Does This Number of Locs Look Like?” Since we all have different textures, hair densities, and head sizes – there is no one size all for figuring out the number of locs to get.…
Buildup in your locs got you down? The best way to not have buildup, is prevention. But that’s not why we’re here! What do you do when you have buildup? Or how do you know if you have buildup at all? Read below to find out about that and to see the best methods for removing buildup from your locs. …
So you’ve decided you want locs and for a loctician to start them. Now what? Well there a lot things to keep in mind and questions you’ll want to ask a potential loctician. Before jumping into calling up a loctician it’s good to do some research first. Doing this research will help you with questions: “What kind of locs should…
So, you’ve seen a number of pictures and stopped to stare a little too long at someone’s gorgeous locs wondering if they would suit you. You have probably even found a few (too many) loc icons that you love. Now the next question is… what’s next? Where do you begin when you want to end up with locs? Starting locs…
There is a lot to think about before starting locs, primarily because they are seen as a big commitment for many. Afterall, once your locs are set in, it can take days to completely take them down. Moreover, if you accomplish taking them down, you are likely to lose a lot of length from the process and accompanying trim to…
There are so many different methods to start locs. I started my locs with two strand twists and do not regret that choice. However, I do remember before starting my locs wondering which way I should go about it. Here I’m going to go over a few common ways and their advantages. Sisterlocks & Interlocking ← Click for video View…
I actually wrote this article months ago, but it got deleted somehow. But that’s how life goes I guess when you don’t make backups… Anyway, it’s been over one year locd for me, and a lot has changed. It has been interesting drawing parallels between my locs journey, and what’s being going on in the broader scope of my…
