Locs Resources

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5 Top Tips on Taking Care of Your Locs

If you’re lucky enough to have a gorgeous crop of dreadlocks growing on your head, you will want to care for them tenderly! While some...

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Dreadlocks in the Workplace: How to Wear Dreads Professionally

Natural, black hair like dreadlocks never need to be "fixed." Society's outdated and colonialist views on black people, culture, and their hair need fixing. But...

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Will DreadLocks Damage My Hair?

The state of your hair, its cleanliness, its style, and how you accessorize a clothing aesthetic to match it tells the story of who you...

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Dreadlocks: The Cultural Significance

We all know how strikingly beautiful dreadlocks can be and how they can elevate the wearer's look, but is there more to this gorgeous hairstyle?...

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What Are The Costs of Maintaining DreadLocks?

What Are The Costs of Maintaining DreadLocks?

How much are you willing to spend to maintain your hairstyle. Just go to any haircare aisle in any pharmacy or supermarket, and you will...

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Natural DreadLocks In Just 10 Easy Steps!

Depending on your current hair length, it could take anywhere between eight months to two years, or even a little longer, before you can naturally...

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How to Interlock Dreadlocks

The great thing about starting and maintaining dreadlocks is that there isn’t just one way to do it. Your hair type, length, thickness, and overall...

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A Beginner's Guide To Starting Dreads With Short Hair

Did you know that the origins of dreadlocks are so ancient that no one really knows when they appeared, except that they are African in...

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Starter Locs Do’s And Don’ts

Dreadlocks were probably the first hairstyles human beings ever sported. And they probably weren't even trying to "rock" a hairstyle thousands of years ago.  The...

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Everything To Know About Congo Locs

Everything To Know About Congo Locs

Wearing dreadlocks as a hairstyle is a very personal style decision to make. Dreadlocks are an ancient hairstyle that probably originated over 4,500 years ago,...

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The Best Ways To Detangle Dreadlocks

Dreadlocks are probably the most ancient hairstyle in the world. Historians believe that the first recorded depictions of the dreadlock hairstyle occurred over 4,500 years...

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The Best Ways To Get Rid Of Dread Rot

Dreadlocks are a personal expression and reflection of beauty, strength, and love. It isn't your responsibility to justify why you wear dreadlocks to anyone else,...

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How To Transition From Relaxed Hair To Dreadlocks

It is not impossible to transition from relaxed hair to dreadlocks. But you should appreciate that the follicle locking process that locks the hair and...

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How Long Does It Take For Dreads To Lock Up?

One of the vital life investments you can make is always to take care of your hair. Your hair is like a natural crown that...

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Popular Headwrap Styles For Locs

Have you noticed how popular dreadlocks are becoming? Celebrities like Zendaya and even Lady Gaga have made headlines in recent years for rocking faux dreadlocks....

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5 Popular Curly Dreadlock Styles

Dreadlocks are so mainstream that style and fashion blogs are now breathlessly critiquing them whenever celebrities wear them. A recent style blog recently declared that...

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Mohawks Dreads: A Cool Way to Rock Your Locs

Mohawks Dreads: A Cool Way to Rock Your Locs

  Source: https://haircutinspiration.com/mens-dreadlocks-styles/  It is said that experiencing the unexpected is always better than getting what you think is expected. And that idea can also...

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How to Get Rid of Dandruff in Your Locs

No matter how your hair is styled, dandruff can afflict your scalp and make life a little less joyful. Of course, we maintain that dreadlocks...

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4 Ways to Moisturize Your Locs

4 Ways to Moisturize Your Locs

  Your locs are thirsty, and they need moisture to be and look their best. During the winter, you’ll especially need to give them some...

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How To Find The Best Hair Stylist For Your Locs

Starting, maintaining, and caring for dreadlocks is a lifelong process requiring patience – or for as long as you wish to keep them. Some people...

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12 Celebrities with Locs

  Locs are definitely making a comeback these days, and it's hard to miss the trend when you see celebrities stepping out in their long-term...

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What Size Locs Should You Get?

Source: Thetrendspotter.net  The decision to get locs is a big one. They're bold, beautiful, and spiritual. But they also need to be understood and maintained...

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How to Get Your Locs Thicker

Dreadlocks are gorgeous, no matter their size, but who doesn’t want thick ones, right? Unfortunately, sometimes your beautiful locs don’t grow out the way you...

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Tips for Sleeping with Locs

Source: Lovelocsnatural.com If you’re new to the dreadlock journey or have recently noticed a growth spurt in your locs, you may be wondering how to...

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The Ultimate Guide to Dreadlock Extensions

Let's face it - dreadlocks are super awesome! They used to be a fringe style that only certain groups of people saw the value in,...

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5 Popular Accessories For Your Locs

Someone once said that you should invest heavily in taking care of your hair since it is the one crown in life you can't take...

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How Long Do Butterfly Locs Last?

While they don't look precisely like butterflies, butterfly locs are a gorgeous variation of faux locs. They add volume and dimension to an already stunning...

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How to Take Down Soft Locs

How to Take Down Soft Locs How often do you change your mind about changing your hair? When did you last decide to make a...

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What Kind of Dye Should You Use on Your Locs?

Switching up your look can be exciting and give you a sense of newness. Dying your locs is an excellent way to accomplish that. Whether...

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How to Clarify Locs

Loc care doesn’t need to be elaborate or expensive, but it should be consistent, thorough, and performed with understanding. Investing a little time into your...

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