So you have decided you want to start your loc journey but you are not quite ready to book a loctician. Maybe the budget is not there right now. Maybe there are no experienced locticians in your area. Or maybe…
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…
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…
What no one tells you about getting starter locs for the first time
So you’ve made the decision. You’re getting locs. And honestly? It’s one of the best decisions you can make for your hair. But here’s the thing, there’s a whole side to the starter loc experience that nobody really prepares you…
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…
5 stages of locs and what to expect at each one
Here is something I wish someone had told me before I started working with locs professionally. The loc journey is not one straight line from start to finish. It is not a simple process where you start your locs on…