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Post-Workout Loc Care: How to Keep Your Scalp Fresh Between Washes

You finish your last set, grab your towel, and feel your scalp sweating under your locs. Your workout felt great, but now you wonder how to keep your scalp fresh without a full wash. Sweat is healthy and normal, but it can leave salt, odor, and itching on your scalp. And locs hold on to

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Locs Updos for Weddings and Formal Events: 25 Elegant Looks to Inspire You

Locs are one of the most beautiful hairstyles a woman can wear on her big day. They are perfect for weddings and other occasions, since they help bring out your best look with little effort. A simple twisted bun or a soft crown of locs can turn any gown into something unforgettable for the evening.

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How to Start Two-Strand Twist Locs: A Beginner’s Tutorial with Photos

A full head of two strand twists can take four to eight hours, depending on length and size. And that time is well spent, because the twists you make today become the locs you wear for years. Two strand twists are one of the most popular ways to start locs, and they suit beginners. Plus,

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What to Expect When Your Child Starts Locs: A Timeline for Parents

Nobody warns you that your child’s first locs will look nothing like the pretty photos online. They start small, plain, and a little messy, and that is completely normal for every child. Locs grow through stages, and each stage brings new looks, new habits, and new questions. As a loc technician, I have walked many

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Why Your Short Locs Look Different and What to Do About It

Seeing other people’s locs both on social media and in real life, you realize yours is different from theirs. It gets you wondering what they do differently to get the result that you keep admiring. Maybe their short locs look neat and full while yours look thin, puffy, or hard to shape. I see this

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Your First Holiday Season With Locs: A Starter’s Survival Guide

Your locs are a few months old. The holidays are around the corner. And there’s a small voice in your head asking whether your hair is “ready” for the photos, the parties, and the relatives who will definitely have opinions. It is. Probably more than you think. Your first holiday season with locs doesn’t have

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Loc Styles for Black Women Entrepreneurs: How to Build Your Personal Brand Through Your Hair

Your hair speaks before you do, and in business, first impressions move faster than words. For Black women entrepreneurs, locs are more than a hairstyle, because they carry story, pride, and heritage. They can also become a quiet part of your personal brand, if you style them with intention. I have styled many business owners

Kwanzaa Hairstyles for Locs: Celebrate With Pride and Style

Kwanzaa is seven days of heritage, community, and principle, from December 26 through January 1. Created in 1966, it honors African heritage and the values that hold a community together. It deserves hairstyles with the same pride at their center. These sixteen Kwanzaa hairstyles for locs are organized by where they fit in the week: