There is a moment that happens to almost every loc wearer eventually. You are scrolling through social media and you see a photo that stops you completely. Someone has their locs braided together with extensions or with loose hair in…
Traditional Locs vs Two-Strand Twist Locs: What’s the Difference
Here is a conversation I hear almost every single week. Someone sits down and says they want locs. Then they pull out their phone and show me two completely different photos. One is a set of traditional locs. The other…
How to Travel With Locs: Airport, Beach, Pool, and Humidity Tips
Picture this. You have spent months carefully building your loc care routine. Your locs are moisturized, healthy, and thriving. Then you book a trip and suddenly everything you worked so hard to maintain feels uncertain. What do you pack? What…
What Really Causes Dandruff With Locs and How to Treat It
Let me tell you about a moment that so many loc wearers know far too well. You are dressed beautifully. Your locs are freshly done and looking amazing. You reach up to adjust your hair and notice something on your…
How to Repair a Broken or Thinning Loc Naturally
Let me tell you about a client I will call Amara. She came to me one afternoon with her locs wrapped tightly in a scarf. She did not want anyone to see what was underneath. When she finally unwrapped her…
How to Do a Silk Press on Locs (and Whether You Should)
If you have been following along on this blog, you already know that protecting your locs and understanding your rights as a loc wearer are both deeply important topics. My post on the CROWN Act and what it means for…