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…
9 things to know before you get butterfly locs
Butterfly locs have taken the natural hair world by storm and honestly it is not hard to see why. They are soft, they are beautiful, and they have a romantic, bohemian quality that is unlike any other protective style out…
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…
Can You Really Start Locs on Short Hair?
This is honestly one of the questions I get asked the most as a loc technician. People sit in my chair, run their hands over their short hair, and ask…is this even enough to work with? And I completely understand…
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…
What to Expect Financially When You Start and Maintain Locs Professionally
Starting locs is one of the most exciting hair decisions you can make. But before you book that first appointment, there is a practical conversation that needs to happen. Money. Specifically, what you should expect to spend and how to…
Micro Locs vs Traditional Locs: Which Is Right for You?
If you have been going back and forth trying to decide between micro locs and traditional locs, you are definitely not alone. This is one of the most common conversations in the loc community and honestly one of the most…
How to Keep Your Scalp Healthy and Moisturised with Locs
If there’s one thing that doesn’t get talked about enough in the loc community, it’s scalp health. Everyone wants to talk about length, styles, and retwist frequency and those things matter but the scalp is the foundation of everything. A…