There is something that happens when you start your loc journey that nobody really prepares you for. You read all the practical guides first. You probably even went through my post on why your locs are not locking and what…
Why Your Locs Are Not Locking and What to Do About It
If you have been sitting with your locs for months and they still look like they are not doing anything, you are not alone. So many people start their loc journey full of excitement and hope. Then a few months…
How to Use a Crochet Needle to Maintain and Repair Your Locs
I had been locking hair for about two years. Then a client came in with a problem I had never quite seen before. She had a beautiful set of medium locs. They were mostly thriving and growing beautifully. However, one…
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Locs as a Man
Let me tell you about a client named Kelechi. He sat in my chair about three years ago looking slightly nervous and holding his phone with a collection of reference pictures. He had been thinking about getting locs for almost…
How to Style Locs for a Job Interview (and Still Look Like Yourself)
Let me paint a picture that I know will feel very familiar to a lot of you reading this right now. You have a job interview coming up. You are qualified, you are prepared, and you are ready. However, then…
Sisterlocks vs Traditional Locs: Which Is Worth the Investment
There is a question I get asked so often that I could honestly answer it in my sleep. And it goes something like this. “I am trying to decide between sisterlocks and traditional locs, but I have no idea which…