Locs Resources

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Dreadlocks and Rastafarian Culture: An Exploration

The vibrant, unmistakable image of dreadlocks has long been closely associated with the Rastafarian culture. Many people connect these distinctive locks to reggae music, Jamaica...

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The Ugly Stage of Locs: Embracing the Journey

Dreadlocks are a beautiful hairstyle that's gaining more popularity as the years go by. Whether you're a newbie to the dreadlock world or you've had...

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Managing Dreadlocks During Travel: Tips for Long Trips

Are you planning an extended adventure but dreading how your locks will fare? Managing and caring for dreadlocks while traveling can be challenging, but it...

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Dreadlocks and Self-Expression: Unleashing Your Unique Style

Dreadlocks have a long and varied history from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures. Throughout the ages, dreadlocks have been worn as self-expression; they show...

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Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Dreadlock and Loc Hair Products

Put care into your hair. The average American experiences 96 bad hair days every year, with 46% of Americans experiencing hair loss on a regular...

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The Importance of pH Balance in Loc and Dreadlock Products

Hair care can be quite a balancing act. 70% of people say that they have damaged hair. Most people think that hair damage comes from...

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How to Transition to Vegan and Organic Loc Hair Products

Dive into the world of vegan loc hair products. The vegan cosmetic industry is worth more than $16 billion and will nearly double in value...

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The Benefits of Using Organic Loc Hair Products for Your Hair and Scalp

Go organic. The organic hair product industry is booming, with companies introducing hundreds of new products yearly. Yet many people are confused by the rise...

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Why Choose Vegan and Organic Loc Hair Products?

Vegan products aren’t going anywhere. By 2027, the vegan cosmetic industry will be worth $21.4 billion. More consumers are choosing vegan hair products than ever,...

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What Is the Difference Between Organic and Natural Dreadlock Products?

It shouldn’t be so confusing. The natural hair care industry has reached over $10 billion in value. Yet not all of these supposedly natural products...

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How to Prevent Hair Breakage with Vegan and Organic Loc Products

When you have dreadlocks, hair breakage can be incredibly frustrating. Often you'll put so much time and effort into growth and maintenance only for it...

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Choosing Vegan and Organic Loc Hair Products for Your Hair Type

There’s a good reason why the global vegan food market is worth an estimated $15.08 billion. Whether for ethical or health reasons, more people are...

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Maximizing Hair Growth with Vegan and Organic Dreadlock Products

Maximizing Hair Growth with Vegan and Organic Dreadlock Products

There’s no denying that dreadlocks look incredible. However, there’s one annoying part to deal with: growing them. Growing locs can take months or even years...

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10 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Locs with Organic Hair Products

Did you know the oldest reference to locs dates back to 1,500 B.C.? Despite the ancient nature of this haircut, there are still a lot...

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Everything You Need To Know About Dreadlock Shampoos

When looking at different hair care products for dreadlocks, dreadlock shampoos are one of the most important. You will end up using this more than...

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The Best Accessories for Dreadlocks: Beads, Rings, and More

Part of the advantage of having dreadlocks comes from the versatility of this hairstyle. You can wear it in many different ways and get incredibly...

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Dreadlock Itch: How to Soothe an Itchy Scalp after Working Out

Dreadlock Itch: How to Soothe an Itchy Scalp after Working Out

Many people deal with an itchy scalp for many different reasons. However, some people notice that their head is particularly itchy after they work out....

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Loc Maintenance 101: Preventing and Fixing Unraveling Locs

Locs are great because, once you have them, you can keep them for as long as you want. However, this isn't true if they start...

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Tips and Tricks for Keeping Your Locs Neat and Tangle-Free

  Keeping your locs neat and tangle-free isn’t challenging, but it does take some know-how, time, and commitment.  Caring for your locs is a combination...

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Starting Locs 101: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Starting your loc journey requires several things, namely, a plan and lots of patience. Your journey begins before you even start twisting your first loc!...

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The Top 5 Ingredients to Avoid in Hair Products

Lather, rinse, repeat. Whether it’s shampoo and conditioner or loc care products to keep your locs looking great all day long, all products are not...

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Rose Water Benefits for Hair Care

There’s a reason why people have used rose water for centuries in their beauty routines. Today, it’s a combination of water and rose essential oil...

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How Often Should You Retwist Locs for Optimal Health and Growth?

Maintaining your locs is crucial to keeping them healthy and looking amazing — and regular retwisting is an essential part of your maintenance routine. However,...

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The Key to Thriving Locs: Loc Budding Explained

There’s nothing more exciting than watching your locs begin to bud during your loc-growing journey.  If you want to grow healthy, strong locs, how you...

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Short Hair, Young Looks: The Connection Explained

Have you heard that short hair can make you look younger? Well, it’s true — for the most part. From bobs and pixies to short...

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How to Dry Your Dreadlocks without Damaging Them

Washing your dreadlocks can take a while, but it’s nothing compared to drying them. Your locs are like sponges — they soak up moisture and...

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When Is the Proper Time to Wash Starter Locs?

Starter locs is an exciting time since it’s the first step in your locs journey.  However, you might have questions about when and how frequently...

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What Exactly Is Vegan Hair Care?

These days, it’s almost impossible not to be aware of vegans. However, when most people hear the term, they picture it applied to people’s diets....

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What Exactly Is a Loctician?

If you have dreadlocks or are thinking about growing them, you might have come across the term loctician and wondered what they were.  In this...

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What Exactly Does Sea Salt Spray Do For Your Hair?

Many people want to capture the natural, shaggy look your hair takes on after you swim in the salty ocean. Sadly, unless you’re a professional...

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