A client of mine wore a bun every single day for four months straight. She loved the style. It was clean, it was easy, and it kept her locs out of her face at work. But by month three, she…
How to Loc Biracial or Mixed Texture Hair
The little girl sat in my chair with the most beautiful hair I had ever worked with. Soft at the crown, coily at the nape, and wavy everywhere in between. Her mother looked at me and She said, “I just…
How to Style Medium-Length Locs When You’re Bored With Them
Boredom is one of the most underrated reasons people give up on their loc journey. A client of mine hit month eighteen and sat in my chair looking completely defeated. Her locs had finally reached that beautiful medium length. They…
The Real Difference Between Dreadlocks and Locs (Does It Matter?)
I get asked this question more than almost any other question in my salon. Someone sits in my chair and says “so are these dreadlocks or locs?” And honestly it is one of my favorite conversations to have because the…
How to Detox Your Locs at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
There was a client who came into my chair last year with locs that felt like rope. Not the good, firm kind. The heavy, gunky kind that smells faintly sour and looks dull no matter what you put on it….
The Biggest Myths About Locs That People Still Believe
A woman walked into my studio last spring with a printout. An actual printed piece of paper with things she had read online about locs. She wanted me to confirm everything before she started her journey. I read through it…