There was a time when I thought starting locs meant saying goodbye to cute hairstyles for a while. I kept seeing photos of people with long, mature locs wearing beautiful buns, braided styles, and elegant updos. Then I’d look at…
11 Stunning Loc Bob Styles
There was a time when I believed growing long locs was the ultimate goal. Everywhere I looked, people seemed to be celebrating waist-length locs, dramatic ponytails, and styles that took years to achieve. I honestly thought the longer your locs…
7 Ways to Style New Growth Before Your Next Retwist
New growth is a normal part of having locs, but let’s be honest, it is not always the easiest phase to love. As your roots grow out, your locs can start looking less polished, making it tempting to book a…
How to Refresh Your Locs Between Retwist Appointments
A client sent me a voice note on a Wednesday afternoon last month. She had gotten a fresh retwist the previous Friday. Five days later, she said her locs already looked like she had not touched them in a month….
How to Transition From Faux Locs to Permanent Locs
She had worn faux locs four times in three years. Every single set. She came back for the next one before the last one was even fully down. By the fourth installation, she sat in my chair and said something…
What Are Wick Locs and How Do You Achieve Them
A young man walked into my studio two years ago with a printed photo on his phone. He held it up and said simply, “I want these.” The photo showed thick, cylindrical locs standing away from the head with a…