So you have decided you want to start your loc journey but you are not quite ready to book a loctician. Maybe the budget is not there right now. Maybe there are no experienced locticians in your area. Or maybe…
What is loc rot and how do you prevent it
In all my years working as a loc technician, there are certain moments that stick with you. Moments that remind you why proper loc education matters so much. One of the most memorable happened a few years ago when a…
Can You Really Start Locs on Short Hair?
This is honestly one of the questions I get asked the most as a loc technician. People sit in my chair, run their hands over their short hair, and ask…is this even enough to work with? And I completely understand…
How to Sleep with Locs Without Ruining Them
Let’s talk about something that does not get nearly enough attention in the loc community. Sleep. Specifically, what happens to your locs while you are sleeping and what you can do to make sure you wake up every morning with…
What to Expect Financially When You Start and Maintain Locs Professionally
Starting locs is one of the most exciting hair decisions you can make. But before you book that first appointment, there is a practical conversation that needs to happen. Money. Specifically, what you should expect to spend and how to…
Micro Locs vs Traditional Locs: Which Is Right for You?
If you have been going back and forth trying to decide between micro locs and traditional locs, you are definitely not alone. This is one of the most common conversations in the loc community and honestly one of the most…