Have you ever wondered how you can take out faux locs safely without destroying your hair? There is nothing more frustrating than finding out that the hairstyle you love so much has the potential of messing up your hair when taking it out. There are 3 easy methods you can use to take out faux locs. These methods include; The … Read More
Sisterlocks: 5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Them
Other than the long hours you’d have to sit to get sisterlocks done, they are beautiful, flexible and most importantly give you a break from having to style your hair every day. If you are considering sisterlocks, here are 5 things you need to know; 1. What are Sisterlocks? Sisterlocks are tiny sized locs where the hair is interlocked using … Read More
White People with Dreads (Is it Culture Appropriation?)
Back in April 2021 Justin Bieber appeared with a statement ‘white dreads’ look a second time and the controversy on white people with dreads continued to cause a lot of debate. Pardon the rabbit hole I went down on as I was researching Starter Locs and Microlocs, but this is a very important topic to talk about given what’s going on … Read More
Starter Locs Dos and Don’ts (Be Wary of These)
Starter locs can be very delicate and after spending several hours and so much money getting them installed you want to be sure that they grow well to maturity. Therefore, in this article we will focus on Starter Locs Dos and Dont’s to help you get it right, the first time. Before we go into that, for this article to … Read More
Two Strand Twist Starter Locs – What You Need to Know
Of all the different methods of starting locs, Two Strand Twist Starter Locs are by far the easiest and most convenient way to start your locs especially if you plan to install the dreadlocs yourself. If this is a technique you would like to use to start your locs, then keep on reading. In this article we will cover the … Read More
The Best Starter Locs Guide – Installation, Maintenance, Re-twisting and More
After posting the article on Microlocs and Sisterlocs, a lot of you reached out to find out more about starter locs. In this article we will therefore answer the following questions on starter Locs: What are starter locs? What is the best way to start locs? How to maintain starter locs How often should you wash starter locs? How often … Read More
Where Did Dreadlocks Originate? Here Are 9 Interesting Accounts
Do dreadlocks belong to any culture? This somewhat controversial hairstyle (due to spiritual & cultural affiliations) has been around for decades. Actually, there are multiple accounts on the origin of dreadlocks. In this article we will look at nine different accounts on the origin of dreadlocks. Here is a summary; The origin of dreadlocks can be traced to numerous places … Read More
Microlocs Vs Sisterlocks – What is the Difference?
Protective styles such as sisterlocks and microlocs are gaining popularity thanks to the minimal effort required to style and maintain after installation. But wait, what is the difference between sisterlocks and microlocs? The difference between sisterlocks and microlocs is in the size, technique of installation, and cost. Sisterlocks are more intricate to start than microlocs. They are made by parting … Read More