DIY(Do It Yourself) Locs

Hello there.

The other day someone asked me "Who started your locs?" and I plainly answered "I did". Ofcourse disbelief was written all over her face. There is a misconception that you have to visit a loctician to start your dreads.I am not hating on locticians, me being one.But sometimes they do what they think works best and not what the client desires.

Let me give you an example. I visited a loctician when I started my first set of locs and I specifically told him that I wanted thick locs. He said that he will start locs that will be easier to style, so I told him I didn't care about styling. Well, he went ahead and started locs that I ddn't like.

So I decided, enough with locticians, and I started my second set of locs by myself. I can wash my locs as often I like , treat them as often as I like, do a scalp massage as often as I like and at the end of the day the outcome depends on me. Its amazing.

You might be wondering, how the heck do I start locs by myself? Well, first of all you must want to, you don't have to. Lets look at some of the methods you can use to start your locs.

NEGLECT/FREEFORM METHOD

This one is the easiest method. If you stop combing your hair and do nothing to it for sometime, it will form dreads.

TWO STRAND TWISTS METHOD

The twists will form dreads in a few months. The twists will unravel as they lock up to form dreads.

BRAID LOCS/ PLAIT LOCS

When you braid your hair and then remove the braids, do not comb it. It will form dreads after two or three months.

These methods do not involve wax/ moulding gel. I do not recommend the use of wax if you don't have a drier at home because it will leave build up( that whitish stuff) on your dreads.Gross!

SOME LOC'ING TIPS

√Hair locks naturally with or without manipulation.

√ Hair locks in 3-6 months depending on your hair texture

√Water speeds up the locking process contrary to what locticians will tell you after they start your dreads.

√ Wash your hair atleast once in two weeks.

√Cover your starter locs with a satin head wrap when you sleep. This will prevent your hair from drying out,and lint from the pillows and bedding.

√Moisturize your starter locs oftenly. Use coconut oil or water.

People often have a misconception about dreads. But its just hair right? Hair that is growing from your head. So which is better, putting artificial hair on your head or growing your God given natural hair in a certain pattern as in the case of dreads/locs??

Are you compelled to start your own locs? You can save 30$ and still get to enjoy your loc journey.

Happy dreading!!

Yours loc head,

Mesh.

Comments

WHY YOU NEED A LOCTICIAN

Many loc heads talk about the freedom to do their own locs and skip the loctician's chair all the same. I use to retwist my own hair and I can vividly remember how my arms got tired from the twisting and turning before I started to semifreeform(where you just let your locs grow with less manipulation ,you just wash and go and maybe retwist once in 6-9 months).But,not all locs can be semifreeformed.Everything has its pros and cons,I semifreeform because I am a Loctician and I can closely monitor the process and because I have thick locs,and also because I don't mind flat locs(happens when you don't retwist).If you have medium or thin locs,semifreeforming is not for you! Here are some reasons to go to a loctician √ Locticians are style Doctors Your loctician is a natural guide to styles you haven't had before. Want a style for different occassions? A lotician will do that for you. √ A good loctician will provide low-risk services A loctician will know what wil

How to remove build up in locs

Because of their nature,locs are more susceptible to build up than loose natural hair. Avoiding heavy products is an important step to avoiding build up.If you just started your locs and you notice some build up ,mix vinegar in a spray bottle,then splitz on hair.Massage into locs then rinse.Repeat during every wash till your locs are build up free. Mature locs will require deep treatment because the hair is loc'ed up tight.The Baking soda and vinegar deep cleansing treatment will get out most of the gunk trapped in the locs. *Take a 1/4 cup of baking soda *2 tsp of lemon juice *1 tsp of sea salt *3/4 cup of ACV(Apple cidar vinegar) Add the ingredients to a bowl,bucket or sink of warm water.Stir well until well mixed.Soak the locs,rub and agitate to remove the oils,dirt and gunk.Make sure all the locs are thoroughly soaked.Then rinse out well with water until clean.This should remove most build up from your locs,repeat after a while till your locs are free from build up.

TO USE WAX OR NOT?

Many of our clients have asked about wax and which is the best method to maintain locs. First of all wax/moulding gel is the most common method of locs maintenance. For the simple reason that it keeps the locs neat and has a better hold. But just like everything else, it has its pros and cons. Using wax in excessive amounts will damage your locs, they will start having build up (the whitish stuff) and it’s really hard to get it out. This is because the moulding gel/wax is very heavy and and it must be dried completely or your locs will appear untidy and you may even start hating them to the point of wanting to cut them off.This moulding gel is good when starting locs for it gives a better hold. If you want to use wax for your retouch, please visit your loctitian, he or she will know the right amount of wax to use in retouching your locs and the right way to dry them. If the wax is not dried properly, it will stick to your locs and form build up. A professional loctician will use a

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