If you have ever looked at your maturing locs and thought they looked messy or undefined, you are in very good company. The maturing stage is one of the most challenging phases of the entire loc journey. Your hair is…
How to Fix Locs That Are Too Thin, Too Thick, or Uneven
You know that moment when you are looking at your locs in the mirror and something just feels off? Some of your locs might look noticeably thicker than others, while a few are so thin they look like they could…
My Honest Review of Going From Relaxed Hair to Locs
There is a particular kind of identity crisis that happens when you have spent years with relaxed hair and then decide to make the switch to locs. Nobody really talks about it honestly enough. People show you the beautiful before…
How to Handle Loc Discrimination at Work or School
Nobody sits down to start their loc journey thinking about discrimination. You are thinking about growth, about identity, about finally embracing your natural hair in its most authentic form. You are probably reading up on practical things like finding the…
What Is a Loctician and Do You Actually Need One
Let me paint a picture for you. You have just decided to start your loc journey. You are excited, you are motivated, and you are ready. Then someone tells you that you need to find a loctician before you do…
How to Keep Locs Moisturized in Dry or Cold Weather
If you have ever stepped into harmattan season or walked through a cold winter morning and felt your locs turn into straw by the end of the day, you already know exactly what this post is about. Dry and cold…