Let's Talk Locs with the Loc Doc!

The Big Locing Myth. Yes, You Can Take Them Down.

Posted by Carla Isaac on

Guess what? You can comb your locs out. Yes!!!!! It's true.   It just takes FOREVER to comb them out and for many loc wearers, combing your locs out turns out to be something they wish they didn't do. I have performed this service on my clients and most either start their locs again later or end up complaining about how they wish they still had their locs.   But, I know firsthand. I had my first set of locs for 8 years.   I would cut them shorter occasionally, but then I started to cut them more and more,...

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Going Natural. How to Transition with Ease.

Posted by Carla Isaac on

For some, with naturally kinky hair, going natural can be a cumbersome task. Making the transition can be bombarded with awkward periods and can make the journey an uneasy one. Knowing how to go natural and avoiding the uncomfortable stages would benefit anyone wanting to take on the quest to rid themselves of chemically treated hair and embracing their natural tresses. This article will discuss the 2 basic ways of going natural (Big CHOP and wearing protective style) and help make this evolution one worth smiling about. When most say "natural hair", they are basically talking about hair that is...

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How to Make Locing Your Hair an Easier Experience.

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  If you are thinking about locking your hair, then you are probably curious about what the experience entails. The hair locking (dreadlocking) experience can be trying for many newbies and uninformed individuals. Dreadlocks, by nature, are locked and become a permanent hairstyle. Because of the permanency of the hairstyle, you want to make sure you have all the possible facts before you make this big decision. It is important to first realize that deadlocks don't just come into existence. This is not an overnight thing. They require care, patience, and care knowledge. In essence, locks are the result of...

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