A woman walked into my studio last spring with a printout. An actual printed piece of paper with things she had read online about locs. She wanted me to confirm everything before she started her journey. I read through it…
Men with Locs: How to Look Polished and Professional
Nothing kills a polished look faster than neglected locs. I don’t care how expensive your suit is. If your roots are overgrown and fuzzy, that’s the first thing people see. Not your confidence. Not your outfit. Just your roots. Retwisting…
7 Reasons to Go Freeform Instead of Maintained Locs
Okay, let us have an honest conversation. One that does not happen enough in the loc community. There are two very different ways to wear locs. There is the maintained route, where you visit your loc technician regularly, your roots…
How to Handle Loc Discrimination at Work or School
Nobody sits down to start their loc journey thinking about discrimination. You are thinking about growth, about identity, about finally embracing your natural hair in its most authentic form. You are probably reading up on practical things like finding the…
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…
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…
What Happens When You Stop Retwisting Your Locs
Let me tell you about a conversation I have at least once a month in my salon. A client sits down in my chair, looks at me very seriously, and says something like “I think I want to stop retwisting.”…
15 freeform loc inspo photos that will make you ditch the retwist
If you have been on the fence about going freeform, this post might just be the thing that tips you over the edge. Freeform locs are one of the most stunning, most personal, and most misunderstood styles in the entire…
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…
Everything You Need to Know About the Freeform Loc Method Before You Start
If you’ve been researching how to start locs, you’ve probably come across the freeform method at some point. Maybe you spotted a gorgeous set of organic-looking locs on Instagram and thought…how do I get that? Or maybe the idea of…