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; PS: Ignore the featured imaged 🙂 in the article, I have linked a youtube video … 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
Do Braids Really help Your Hair Grow?
Many of us love braids as a protective hairstyle as it gives the hair a break from manipulation. But have you ever asked yourself whether braids actually help your hair grow? I have been wearing braids for a while now, for me it’s the flexibility with styling and having not to worry about hair every morning that makes me appreciate … Read More
Braid out Vs Twist out (Do you Know The Difference?)
Have you recently made the transition to natural hair? Then, you probably know the excitement that comes with trying to get a perfect twist out or braid out. As you can imagine, there are so many cute hairstyles for natural hair but nothing beats the good old braid out and twist out. But what’s the difference between the two? Which … Read More
Knotless Braids Vs Box Braids (Here are 7 Surprising Differences)
Knotless braids vs box braids, what is the difference between the two and which one should you go for? Summary; The main difference between knotless braids and box braids is that Knotless braids are started with the hair and then the braid is added using a feed-in technique giving a seamless natural look whereas the traditional box braids are installed … Read More
How Long Do Box Braids Last? (Things You Should Know)
Box braids are considered one of the most versatile and stylish protective styles. After getting the box braids installed, a key concern I used to have was: How long should I keep the box braids in? The challenge with a braided hairstyle is that if you leave it in for too long, you risk damaging your hair. At the same … 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
11 Easy Protective Styles You Can Install in Minutes
Protective hairstyles, easy protective styles for that matter have become a buzzword in the natural hair community as these styles promise low manipulation, quick installation, low maintenance and as the name suggests, protect the hair from damage. There are a variety of protective hairstyles that will switch up your looks as well as keep your hands off the hair for … 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
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