There was a time when I thought starting locs meant saying goodbye to cute hairstyles for a while. I kept seeing photos of people with long, mature locs wearing beautiful buns, braided styles, and elegant updos. Then I’d look at…
7 Ways to Style New Growth Before Your Next Retwist
New growth is a normal part of having locs, but let’s be honest, it is not always the easiest phase to love. As your roots grow out, your locs can start looking less polished, making it tempting to book a…
How to Do a Loc Bun Without Headaches or Tension
A client of mine wore a bun every single day for four months straight. She loved the style. It was clean, it was easy, and it kept her locs out of her face at work. But by month three, she…
How to Detox Your Locs at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide
There was a client who came into my chair last year with locs that felt like rope. Not the good, firm kind. The heavy, gunky kind that smells faintly sour and looks dull no matter what you put on it….
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 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…