For Locs (Dreadlocks)
We noticed that information on Locs or dreadlocks if you prefer that name is not easily available. Hence, we have filled the need, providing a large base of articles about dreadlocks. In this category you will find articles about starting locs, caring for them, washing starter locs, styling them and even the best products to use on locs. And YESS! that includes DIY and homemade recipes.
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Tips on How to Wash Starter Locs
Starting Locs can be the best hair decision for many people. However, it may start to become challenging if you are unsure about how to wash starter Locs or even just how to properly care for your Locs. Washing your starter dreadlocks is a big part of caring for your hair. In fact, washing is the starting point of basic Locs care. Before you even consider how to retwist your starter Locs, you need to have the washing aspect down. In this article, I will give you a few tips on how to wash starter Locs. How To Wash Starter Locs Regardless of the method used to start your dreadlocks,…
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Combing out Locs vs Cutting Locs. Advice and How to.
Yes, you can comb out your locs, as well as you can cut off your locs and start fresh. At some point in every loc journey, the question of do I love my locs? or it might be, do I like how my locs are forming ? will arise. For some, the answer is a solid yes! For others, the answer is no. Having the answer as no, I do not love my locs will then bring the question of what do I do now? In this post, we will get into answering that question. Cutting Dreadlocks vs Combing Out Dreadlocks If you do not wish to have your locs…
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How to Start Locs with Finger Coils
So you want to start Locs? Well, Finger Coils/ comb coils form a great base for starter Locs and you’ll learn how to do them in this article. If Locs are your next hair decision, I am happy you are at that place. Locs has been a part of Black History for a long time. Despite it being looked down on and discriminated against, the hairstyle has persevered. It has even developed into faux Locs and Crochet Braid Faux Locs among others. Why Start Locs with Finger Coils ? There are many ways in which you can start Locs. Here are a few ways: Finger or Comb Coils Two Strand…
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Benefits of Red Palm Oil Hot Oil Treatment for Natural Hair
Have you ever done a Red Palm Oil Hot Oil Treatment? If not, today I will be telling you about the benefits of Red Palm oil and I’ll also give you a recipe for a red palm oil hot oil treatment. I recently did a red palm oil hot oil treatment on my hair and I loved the results. Red Palm Oil – FAQ What is Red Palm Oil? Red palm oil is oil that is extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree. It is red in color because it is minimally processed so the color is retained. If you come across palm oil that is white in…
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The Development of Locs as a hairstyle and What it Really Represents. Featuring The Pineapple Loc'd Goddess
My Natural Hair, Loved Happy Black History Month. As much as I love Black History month, I must say that I am black every month and every month that should be celebrated. Celebrating your heritage and advancements should be as simple as loving yourself and embracing what many before you have fought for. Today as I kick off my new blog series My natural Hair, Loved I want to acknowledge all the brave black men and woman that fought so that wearing Locs can be accepted the way it is now. Thank you for your sacrifices. Today we are being joined by Roxanne, a woman who is Loc’d and educated,…
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How to do Crochet Braid Faux Locs: Protective Style
With natural hair, it is very important that you do protective styles and crochet braid is a simple and quick style to help you. Protective styles are a great way to tuck your hair away as it strengthens and grows out. With protective styling you reduce manipulation on your hair and that in turn promotes growth retention. During the winter months, our natural hair can get very dry and withstand damage, for this reason, you should do protective styling during this time. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. If you like the items just click a link to make your purchase. This is a great way for you to support…
