Buildup is the arch nemesis of locs and as such many people spend a lot of their locs journey trying to prevent buildup. Fear of buildup is actually a reason why many people don’t start or delay their loc journeys. Moreover, actual buildup contributes to the end of many loc journeys. There are numerous ways to combat buildup, but preventing…
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. …
Have you looked at your locs and realized the color is different even though you didn’t dye your hair? Sometimes color variations are normal/healthy or could be a sign that there is an issue with your locs. Below I’ll go over why your locs are turning brown and a few other hair color questions. Brown Locs This is probably the most…
Any day is a good day to support a black owned business. Below I put together 12 black owned hair accessories brands that are inclusive of locs. Some of these brands are even founded by fellow locers. Read on below and see what these amazing founders have created. Loc Jewelry NaturallyCharmingCo NaturallyCharmingCo is a Louisiana based brand that offers items…
Having healthy and long locs is an aspiration for many. The question is, how do you grow long locs? Likely you feel like your locs are growing too slowly or are just curious on how long it will take to get there. I want to warn you before you read further that there is no magic bullet, so you won’t…
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…
Background Why do so many NFL players have locs? NFL players, compared to athletes of other sports, are known to wear locs. Al Harris is known as the first player to wear locs. Here is the earliest photo of him during a 1998 game and he is noted to have worn locs as early as 1997. Since then, their rise…
Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by repeated tension to your hair. This type of hair loss can cause bald spots, sensitive scalp, itching and other symptoms. For those with locs, you may also notice traction alopecia in the form of thinning locs. The good news about this type of alopecia is that there is something you can do about…
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…