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      • How to Wash + Care for Locs
      • Styles + Products for Locs
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  • Tips on How to Wash Starter Locs
  • 5 Protective Styles Over Locs that anyone can do.
  • How to Start Locs with Finger Coils
  • 4 Must-Have Things to Retwist Starter DreadLocks
  • Best Homemade and Store-bought Products for Retwisting Locs
  • Working out with Locs - Tips for Your Retwist and Scalp
  • 6 Methods of Starting Locs- How to and Loc Tips
  • How to Start Locs with Two Strand Twists - Two-strand twist dreadlocks
  • How Long Does My Hair need to be to Start Dreads?
  • How to make Flaxseed Gel to Retwist Locs
  • For Locs (Dreadlocks)

    My unpopular opinion on the Debate Dreadlocks Vs Locs

    November 9, 2021 /

    Dreadlocks vs locs: what’s the difference? The question of locs vs dreadlocks is one that many people seem to be asking these days. Personally, I think it’s the new age of social media that sprouts this question. In this brief article, we will dive in and discuss if there is a difference between dreadlocks vs locs or is it just a matter of referencing the same hairstyle. Before we continue, let me express that this article is an opinion piece. While I will try to provide facts wherever necessary, the bulk of this information will be my opinion. Dreadlocks vs Locs In my opinion, there is no difference between saying…

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    Shanice DK 1 Comment

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    How to make Flaxseed Gel to Retwist Locs

    May 5, 2020 /

    Flaxseeds have been around for ages and they make the perfect hair product for loose naturals as well as people with locs. So, why not learn how to make flaxseed gel to retwist locs.  When looking to retwist locs, there are many products that you can use to add shine and hold to your hair. Now, keep in mind that products do not loc your hair. Your hair locs as a natural process. If you leave your hair uncombed it will inevitably knot together, forming what we call dreadlocks, locs, dreads, or whichever name you prefer.  Since restarting my locs, I have been using natural products only. Everything I use…

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    4 Must-Have Things to Retwist Starter DreadLocks

    March 31, 2020 /

    Being that salons are closed, you may be charged with the task of retwisting your own starter locs. No worries, I got you. Here are the things you need to retwist starter locs..

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    Visual Loc’d Hair Journey – The old and the current.

    February 1, 2020 /

    Hey Friends, I wanted to create a visual Loc Journey, showcasing my first set of Locs as well as my current set. Both sets of locs were started with finger coils. This post will be only pictures and maybe a few dates. Happy browsing. Journey 1 (01-4-17 to 07-11-18) Journey #2 – Current It’s May 2020. My Locs are almost approaching one year and I am super excited! I have seen massive growth and I’ve been sticking to my hair care routine. Here are some pictures of my Locs that I’ve taken since my last update. You made it to the end. This is it for now. I will keep…

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    7 Month Loc Update – with Pictures

    January 19, 2020 /

    Loc Update. I’ve been on this Loc Journey for 7 months! The journey has been long and beautiful. Just like there have been many changes in my life there have been any changes with my Locs. I have grown and my Locs have grown. I have become stronger in myself and my Locs have become thicker as well. Having Locs has been teaching me a lot about life and myself. Well! That was a nice start. Hey Yall! It has been a while since I have blogged, I think my last post was in October. A lot has happened. I figured the best way to get back into things (blogging…

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    How to Care for Starter Locs in a Protective Style

    October 5, 2019 /

    If you do a protective style on your starter locs you must still care for them. A few weeks ago I installed Faux Locs over my starter locs. Other protective styles that I’ve done over locs are box braids and twist. If you would like to know how to do this protective style you can see the post here. I kept in the faux locs for over 1 month. In this post, I will be sharing with you the steps that I took to care for my starter locs while wearing faux locs as a protective style. Protective Styling The Aim of Protective Styling is to protect your hair, meaning…

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    How to do Box Braids on Starter Locs

    August 12, 2019 /

    Yes! You can do box braids on starter locs. Dreadlocks can be versatile, don’t think that you are stuck. One way to embrace the versatility is to do a protective style on your dreadlocks. My go-to style is to do box braids over them. In this how-to article, I will give you basic steps to achieving the perfect set of box braids on your starter dreadlocks using extensions. Related: How to Start Locs using Finger Coils. How to do box braids on Starter Locs. Steps 1. Get Supplies The first step is to get your materials together. For a quick braid, all you need is Braiding Hair and bands to…

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    For Locs (Dreadlocks),  How to Wash + Care for Locs

    Tips on How to Wash Starter Locs

    July 15, 2019 /

    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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    How to Start Locs with Finger Coils

    April 17, 2019 /

    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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