Let us talk about something that does not get nearly enough attention in the loc community. What you do with your locs before you go to sleep matters just as much as what you do with them during the day….
How to Repair a Broken or Thinning Loc Naturally
Let me tell you about a client I will call Amara. She came to me one afternoon with her locs wrapped tightly in a scarf. She did not want anyone to see what was underneath. When she finally unwrapped her…
How to Do a Silk Press on Locs (and Whether You Should)
If you have been following along on this blog, you already know that protecting your locs and understanding your rights as a loc wearer are both deeply important topics. My post on the CROWN Act and what it means for…
What Is a Loctician and Do You Actually Need One
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…