There was a time when I thought starting locs meant saying goodbye to cute hairstyles for a while. I kept seeing photos of people with long, mature locs wearing beautiful buns, braided styles, and elegant updos. Then I’d look at…
7 Ways to Style New Growth Before Your Next Retwist
New growth is a normal part of having locs, but let’s be honest, it is not always the easiest phase to love. As your roots grow out, your locs can start looking less polished, making it tempting to book a…
How to Style Medium-Length Locs When You’re Bored With Them
Boredom is one of the most underrated reasons people give up on their loc journey. A client of mine hit month eighteen and sat in my chair looking completely defeated. Her locs had finally reached that beautiful medium length. They…
15 Long Loc Styles for Women That Are Absolutely Breathtaking
Long locs are one of the most stunning things you will ever see on a person. There is a weight to them, a presence, a beauty that is hard to put into words. If you have been on your loc…
10 Celebrities With Locs and the Styles We Absolutely Love on Them
Locs have always been beautiful. But there is something special about seeing them on the world stage. Celebrities who wear locs are not just representing a hairstyle. They are representing a culture, a journey, and a choice to show up…
How to Combine Locs and Braids in One Protective Style
There is a moment that happens to almost every loc wearer eventually. You are scrolling through social media and you see a photo that stops you completely. Someone has their locs braided together with extensions or with loose hair in…
The Best Protective Styles to Do While Your Locs Are Maturing
If you have ever looked at your maturing locs and thought they looked messy or undefined, you are in very good company. The maturing stage is one of the most challenging phases of the entire loc journey. Your hair is…
How to Style Locs for a Job Interview (and Still Look Like Yourself)
Let me paint a picture that I know will feel very familiar to a lot of you reading this right now. You have a job interview coming up. You are qualified, you are prepared, and you are ready. However, then…
How to Choose the Right Loc Size for Your Face Shape
,Okay, I need to tell you something that I probably should have been telling every single client who sat in my chair from the very beginning of my career. Loc size is not just a hair decision. It is a…
How to Add Color to Locs Without Major Damage
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….
Butterfly Locs vs Boho Locs: A Detailed Comparison
So, you have been scrolling through Instagram and Pinterest, and you keep seeing two styles everywhere. Butterfly locs. Boho locs. They both look absolutely stunning, and honestly, you cannot decide which one to go for. Trust me, you are not…
20 medium loc styles that are trending right now
If your locs have hit that sweet spot of medium length, first of all congratulations. Medium length locs are genuinely one of the most exciting stages of the loc journey. You have enough length to do something interesting with your…