Loc thinning is one of the most distressing things a loc wearer can experience. You have invested months, sometimes years, into growing and nurturing your locs. And then one day you notice it. A loc that looks thinner than it…
8 products to completely avoid putting on your locs
There is so much content out there about what to put on your locs. Which oils to use. Which shampoos work best. Which leave ins are loc friendly. And all of that information is genuinely useful. But there is an…
6 Differences Between Retwisting and Interlocking You Need to Know
If you have been in the loc community for any amount of time, you have probably heard both of these terms thrown around. Retwisting. Interlocking. Two different maintenance methods. Two very different outcomes. And yet so many loc wearers go…
7 natural oils that are amazing for loc growth and scalp health
If there is one product category every loc wearer needs in their routine, it is natural oils. Not heavy butters. Not thick creams. Not waxes. Oils. Specifically, the right oils used in the right way at the right frequency. Get…
The Loc Maintenance Method That Changed Everything For My Clients
As a loc technician, I am always learning. You would think that after years of working with locs every single day, you reach a point where you know everything there is to know. But this journey has taught me that…
What is loc rot and how do you prevent it
In all my years working as a loc technician, there are certain moments that stick with you. Moments that remind you why proper loc education matters so much. One of the most memorable happened a few years ago when a…
How to Sleep with Locs Without Ruining Them
Let’s talk about something that does not get nearly enough attention in the loc community. Sleep. Specifically, what happens to your locs while you are sleeping and what you can do to make sure you wake up every morning with…
10 signs you need a loc detox right now
Let’s be honest, loc maintenance conversations usually revolve around retwists and moisturising. Those things absolutely matter. But there’s one part of the routine that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, and that’s the detox. A loc detox is a deep cleanse…
Retwist vs interlocking: which method is actually better for your locs
If there is one debate that never gets old in the loc community, it is this one. Retwist or interlock. Palm roll or tool. Traditional maintenance or the grid method. People have very strong opinions about this and honestly, I…
10 best products for soft, moisturized locs that actually work
Let me ask you something. How many products have you bought for your locs that promised everything and delivered nothing? How many times have you stood in a hair care aisle or scrolled through an online store reading descriptions that…
8 worst mistakes people make when starting locs
Let me be honest with you about something. Starting locs is one of the most exciting hair decisions you will ever make. But it is also one where mistakes happen most often. Not because people are careless. But because there…
7 reasons your locs are not progressing (and how to fix each one)
Let me paint a picture for you. You started your locs several months ago. You were excited. You were committed. You watched all the videos, read all the posts, saved all the Pinterest pictures. You knew what you were getting…