Loc Questions

What Causes Breakage in Locs? Breakage is one of the most frustrating setbacks in any loc journey — you can be doing everything "right" and still notice shorter, weaker sections...

What Every Person Considering Locs Should Know: Real Talk from the Microloc Community If you're thinking about starting your loc journey, you've probably spent hours scrolling through photos of perfectly...

How to Dry Locs Fast and Safely Washing your locs is only half the job — drying them properly is just as important, and it's where a lot of damage...

Comb Coils vs Two-Strand Twists: Which Starter Method Is Right for You? If you’re starting your loc journey, this is usually the first real decision: comb coils or two‑strand twists....

How Many Locs Should You Have? Choosing the Right Size for Your Journey This is one of the most overlooked decisions when starting locs—but it’s one of the most important....

How to Maintain Locs Between Salon Appointments Salon appointments do the structural work. What you do between them determines how your locs look, feel, and grow. A strong between-appointment routine...

How to Prevent Thinning at the Root When Retightening Locs Root thinning is one of the most distressing things that can happen to a loc wearer — and it is...

Should You Retighten Locs Wet or Dry? This is one of those questions that seems simple but reveals a lot about technique. The answer is not the same for every...