Let me guess. You have been staring at your locs in the mirror lately, and something is telling you it is time for a change. Not a cut, not a new style just a little color. Maybe a few highlights….
7 things that cause loc thinning and how to stop them
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…
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…
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…
How to loc your hair at home without a loctician
So you have decided you want to start your loc journey but you are not quite ready to book a loctician. Maybe the budget is not there right now. Maybe there are no experienced locticians in your area. Or maybe…
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…
How to wash locs without unraveling them (the right way)
Let me tell you something that surprises almost every new loc starter I work with. Washing your locs is not the enemy. I know that might sound strange. Especially if you have been told to avoid washing your locs in…
The truth about loc buildup: what it is and how to get rid of it
There is still this idea floating around that locs are supposed to be left alone. That washing them too much is the problem. And while over manipulation is definitely a real issue, the opposite extreme is just as damaging. Neglecting…
How to Maintain Your Locs When You Have a Genuinely Busy Schedule
Let me guess. You wanted locs partly because someone told you they were low maintenance. Easy. Set it and forget it. And now you actually have them and you are realising that low maintenance does not mean no maintenance. And…