I remember sitting across from a new client a few years ago. She had just started her loc journey and looked completely lost. She had three different oils, two sprays, and no idea what to use first. Sound familiar? That…
Why Your Locs Smell and How to Fix It for Good
I have had clients sit in my chair and quietly mention it like it is something to be ashamed of and I always tell them the same thing. This is more common than you think and it is absolutely fixable….
Men with Locs: How to Look Polished and Professional
Nothing kills a polished look faster than neglected locs. I don’t care how expensive your suit is. If your roots are overgrown and fuzzy, that’s the first thing people see. Not your confidence. Not your outfit. Just your roots. Retwisting…
How to Do Loc Extensions for Instant Length
One of the biggest frustrations I hear from clients in my salon is the waiting season. The loc journey is beautiful but it is also slow. And some days you just want length right now. Not in two years nor…
How to Start Locs on a Child and What to Expect
Let me tell you something I hear from parents all the time when they walk into my salon with their little one. They are excited but they are also nervous. They want to do right by their child’s hair but…
10 Most Common Loc Myths Debunked
Everybody has something to say about locs. Your aunt at the family reunion. The coworker who has never worn locs a day in their life. The person in your comments section who typed a whole paragraph with complete confidence and…