Healthy hair info for curls, coils, kinks & lolcs
If you’ve noticed your locs looking thinner than you’d like, you’re not alone. Many people with locs—whether new or years into their journey—wonder how to make their locs thicker and prevent thinning over time. The truth is, your loc thickness depends on several factors, including your hair type, how you started your locs, and your…
If you’re looking for a protective style that’s effortlessly chic, lightweight, and full of texture, butterfly locs should be at the top of your list. This trendy style is a perfect mix of bohemian vibes and natural-looking locs, giving you that carefree yet put-together look without the long-term commitment of traditional locs. But before you…
Before we dive in, please note that this article is written under the premise that you have (or want to cultivate) manicured dreadlocks. Who this article is for: Cultivated LocStars Who this article is not for: Freeformers Reason being is because with freeform locs, you are committing to allow your hair to lock up free…
It’s the moment all LocStars face at some point in their dreadlock journey. You’ve been doing everything you thought was needed to keep your locs healthy and thriving and then…boom! You suddenly realize that your locs are filled with splotches of white (or grey) stuff that never seems to wash out. What happened?!? Well, the…
So you’ve made a decision to embark upon the awesome journey of self-discovery that is dreadlocks. And even amidst the peer pressure that’s so pervasive in our trend-chasing, microwave culture of instant gratification, you’ve further decided to go about cultivating your dreadlocks naturally. By naturally, we mean that there is no advancement of the locking…
Before using a crochet hook to start your dreadlocks, tighten your dreads or add extensions to your dreads you definitely want to practice on something other than your hair first. Crochet maintenance on locs is a very efficient way to do your loc maintenance but it is a skill that takes some time to get…
There are a lot of methods in circulation on how best to maintain your dreadlocks. And with every loctician or self-taught loc stylist proclaiming the “best and only” way to do it, dreadlock maintenance can start to get really confusing. Let’s take twisting for example. Twisting, which is sometimes interchanged with palm-rolling is the most…
Braid Accessories: How to Wear Hair Jewelry for Braids Without Damaging Your Hair Decorating braids, twists and locs is a trend that’s steadily on the uptick showing no signs of slowing. Creative cornrows in particular have completely captivated the natural hair community and we are witnessing a strong renaissance with these highly decorated styles. But…
When you cross over in the land of natural hair, you’re promptly greeted with the mantra that sulfates are a no-no and top the hit list of banned shampoo ingredients. But what else might be lurking in your hair products that’s hindering your hair growth? When choosing products for natural hair, it’s wise to…
It was subtle at first, but now you’ve started to notice your locs thinning at an alarming rate. A bit of panic starts to set in. What’s happening? Is it too late to reverse it? To realize that your hair is thinning is a very stressful experience to say the least. Men get a lot…