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…
The Spiritual and Cultural Meaning of Locs Across Different Traditions
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…
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…
How to Loc Natural 4C Hair and What to Expect
Let me tell you something I genuinely believe with every part of my professional experience. 4C hair is absolutely made for locs. Like, if locs had a perfect match, it would be 4C hair every single time without question. However,…
The Stages of Locs Explained: From Baby to Fully Mature
So you have decided to start your loc journey. Or maybe you are already on it and wondering what stage you are in right now. Either way, welcome you are in exactly the right place. I want to be honest…