Lock It Up! Support Thread (Sisterlocs, Dreads, Freeform, Etc)

African pride twist and loc gel and some spray from Hawaiian Silky. I may get that spray but that gel is a no-no for me. It has coconut oil in it.
Coconut oil is a HUGE no-no for me. I was doing the most with oils when I first went natural. Everybody was touting the benefit of it and that natural curls would thrive with it. I had no idea that I would have an allergic reaction to coconut oil. It made me itch like crazy especially at the nape. Someone on YouTube mentioned the itch and I had a WOW moment. The itch went away immediately after I stopped using it.
 
Coconut oil is a HUGE no-no for me. I was doing the most with oils when I first went natural. Everybody was touting the benefit of it and that natural curls would thrive with it. I had no idea that I would have an allergic reaction to coconut oil. It made me itch like crazy especially at the nape. Someone on YouTube mentioned the itch and I had a WOW moment. The itch went away immediately after I stopped using it.
Yes I’m allergic to coconuts and tree nuts. I didn’t have a problem before, but all of a sudden I couldn’t eat, drink, or use anything. That stuff was causing me to lose my hair. I had scalp rashes and patches of hair loss. I also started developing rashes and hives all over my body, then when I would eat things, my throat started to feel weird. I gave so many products away.
So all of this stuff on the market isn’t suitable for me anymore.
 
Yes I’m allergic to coconuts and tree nuts. I didn’t have a problem before, but all of a sudden I couldn’t eat, drink, or use anything. That stuff was causing me to lose my hair. I had scalp rashes and patches of hair loss. I also started developing rashes and hives all over my body, then when I would eat things, my throat started to feel weird. I gave so many products away.
So all of this stuff on the market isn’t suitable for me anymore.
Wow, that sucks. Glad you figured out what it was. They are putting coconut oil in everything. Maybe it’s a quantity thing and we’re just overloaded. They say we can develop allergies as we age. I guess it’s all a part of the process.
 
So I got my hair done yesterday with a style. It looked really good. Everyone loved it. However, it was REALLY tight. My loctician asked me if it was too tight. I said no because at the time it didn't feel too tight and she was half way done. When she was done and I went to turn it felt like my hair was being ripped from the scalp; especially the back row of locs. The skin on my necked was actually raised when I touched it.

Later on, I went out for my bday, had a couple of drinks and my scalp still felt tight. When I tried to go to sleep, all I felt was my head pounding. I took 3 Aleve and my head was still pounding. So I decided to take the style down. She used a rubber band to close the style. But she also mentioned string-my loctician std that the salon doesn't use bobby bins only string. So I felt around and what I thought was string was a loc:eek::eek:. So I accidentally cut a loc off. I'm going to save it and either have her reattach it or combine it with another loc. I have to wait until it grows in because I cut it down to the scalp. Its a little loc in the back and you can't tell that a loc is missing; in fact I had the hardest time finding the spot that I cut it from because I have so many locs.

As soon as I took down the style, my head still hurt-probably from the alcohol-but the pounding was gone and I was able to go to sleep.

I will try the style again but def when my hair is longer.
 

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So I got my hair done yesterday with a style. It looked really good. Everyone loved it. However, it was REALLY tight. My loctician asked me if it was too tight. I said no because at the time it didn't feel too tight and she was half way done. When she was done and I went to turn it felt like my hair was being ripped from the scalp; especially the back row of locs. The skin on my necked was actually raised when I touched it.

Later on, I went out for my bday, had a couple of drinks and my scalp still felt tight. When I tried to go to sleep, all I felt was my head pounding. I took 3 Aleve and my head was still pounding. So I decided to take the style down. She used a rubber band to close the style. But she also mentioned string-my loctician std that the salon doesn't use bobby bins only string. So I felt around and what I thought was string was a loc:eek::eek:. So I accidentally cut a loc off. I'm going to save it and either have her reattach it or combine it with another loc. I have to wait until it grows in because I cut it down to the scalp. Its a little loc in the back and you can't tell that a loc is missing; in fact I had the hardest time finding the spot that I cut it from because I have so many locs.

As soon as I took down the style, my head still hurt-probably from the alcohol-but the pounding was gone and I was able to go to sleep.

I will try the style again but def when my hair is longer.
That style was super cute and it sucks that you cut one of your locs. Good thing you have a lot of locs. Someone I know who has locs recommended that I get a style to avoid over manipulating my hair by washing and retwisting every 1-2 weeks. Your experience is exactly what I’m afraid of. I still think my hair is way too short to pull into a style without over tightening So I’m a loose-loc girl until I can do a loose pony.
 
I got a retwist on Tuesday. Haven't seen my scalp since late April (my last retwist) thanks to summer and frizz:lachen: every one is saying that my hair grew a lot and I can finally tell esp with how it hangs in the front. Most of my length was situated in the back.

I think I'm at the stage now where I will now see some length after every appointment. Excuse my face I was tired AF.

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Your locs are GOALS. I love the thickness of them!

So, I tried for a week to get in touch with Damian Walter to schedule an appointment and couldn't get ahold of anyone. I did find another loctician here in LA and scheduled an appointment with him.

I'm scheduled for September 21! I'm so excited! But also a tiny bit nervous for the beginning stages. I really don't like how I look with short hair and I know my hair is going to draw up a lot. I guess I'll be fine if they're at least shoulder-length to start.

I'm going to have them started with comb coils (tentatively, still need to go for the initial consult).
 
Your locs are GOALS. I love the thickness of them!

So, I tried for a week to get in touch with Damian Walter to schedule an appointment and couldn't get ahold of anyone. I did find another loctician here in LA and scheduled an appointment with him.

I'm scheduled for September 21! I'm so excited! But also a tiny bit nervous for the beginning stages. I really don't like how I look with short hair and I know my hair is going to draw up a lot. I guess I'll be fine if they're at least shoulder-length to start.

I'm going to have them started with comb coils (tentatively, still need to go for the initial consult).

Yay!!!! I'm so excited for you! September will be here before you know it. And yes, with your length and the method you prefer to start them, your hair will draw up a lot. However, shoulder length sounds about right for the amount of shrinkage you will experience throughout the locking process.

But I can't wait to see it.... you're going to look so pretty, Queen!
 
8 months in by Saturday. Just finished a retightening. I think that my hair has stopped shrinking. Loose I was BSL when stretched. Now it’s just at shoulder length. I’m still fairly minimal with styles. It’s either the top half is pulled back for work, it’s loose, or I’m wearing an oversized headband when working out.
I’m pleased with my rose water and vitamin e oil spray. My hair feels really soft.
 
8 months in by Saturday. Just finished a retightening. I think that my hair has stopped shrinking. Loose I was BSL when stretched. Now it’s just at shoulder length. I’m still fairly minimal with styles. It’s either the top half is pulled back for work, it’s loose, or I’m wearing an oversized headband when working out.
I’m pleased with my rose water and vitamin e oil spray. My hair feels really soft.
Yay! I forgot we were so close. My hair is much shorter than yours but I’m just about a week older. I am having exactly the same experience as far as the shrinkage. I want to see pics of your retwist, I love hair...period.
 
Yay! I forgot we were so close. My hair is much shorter than yours but I’m just about a week older. I am having exactly the same experience as far as the shrinkage. I want to see pics of your retwist, I love hair...period.
I need tips on uploading pics. When I add them they go poof.
 
Here's a couple of pics. Feels like they just going to be frizzy forever lol. Again I'm strongly contemplating retwisting instead of interlocking. Everyone's hair looks so good!!

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Here's a couple of pics. Feels like they just going to be frizzy forever lol. Again I'm strongly contemplating retwisting instead of interlocking. Everyone's hair looks so good!!

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Alright!!!! I see you. You better come through with the golden frizzy locks! I like your tattoos, too. I didn't know you were tatted up!

I need to do some self care. I need to color my hair, retwist, and do something to my nails.. I used to make time for these things.. I’m might just get on with it today. Why did taking care of myself become such a struggle? I won’t complain.

Yes, self care is so important! But girl, what you talmbout???? I thought you just colored your hair and retwisted? Every other post you tell us you did a wash, retwist and colored. I'm so confused. :lachen: :lachen: :lachen:
 
Alright!!!! I see you. You better come through with the golden frizzy locks! I like your tattoos, too. I didn't know you were tatted up!



Yes, self care is so important! But girl, what you talmbout???? I thought you just colored your hair and retwisted? Every other post you tell us you did a wash, retwist and colored. I'm so confused. :lachen: :lachen: :lachen:
Lol! I colored it the beginning of the month. I wash my hair 1-2 a week, so the semi permanent doesn’t last. I just separate my locs after I rinse or wash. But to sit down and do an actual retwist is mentally exhausting to me! Lol
This will be my third time retwisting my hair. The first time, I ran out of clips. The second time, I ran out of clips, but allowed the back and sides dry, to reuse the clips in the front.

I have colored my hair 4 times.
I colored the day I started my locs
Changed it to red when the wine color faded
Changed it to black
And now I’m retouching the black.
My hair color fades like nobody’s business.
I have to wash my hair, it makes me feel better!
I rinse my hair about 1-2x a week and use shampoo 1-2x a week.
I can’t keep a fresh retwist to save my life! Lol
 
and now I’m sitting here with this black rinse in my hair.. wondering when I’m going to rinse and wash my hair.. I’ll give myself another 30 mins.
I will use a permanent hair color next time. Hopefully that will last a little longer.
 
Thank you! I've tatts everywhere. Not necessarily a lot of tats, but huge ones.

I'm on a mission to not wet my hair for the next couple of weeks. It's unnecessarily adding to the frizz. I never cover my hair and shower everyday so it's constantly getting wet even if my head is not directly under the water.

Alright!!!! I see you. You better come through with the golden frizzy locks! I like your tattoos, too. I didn't know you were tatted up!



Yes, self care is so important! But girl, what you talmbout???? I thought you just colored your hair and retwisted? Every other post you tell us you did a wash, retwist and colored. I'm so confused. :lachen: :lachen: :lachen:
 
Lol! I colored it the beginning of the month. I wash my hair 1-2 a week, so the semi permanent doesn’t last. I just separate my locs after I rinse or wash. But to sit down and do an actual retwist is mentally exhausting to me! Lol
This will be my third time retwisting my hair. The first time, I ran out of clips. The second time, I ran out of clips, but allowed the back and sides dry, to reuse the clips in the front.

I have colored my hair 4 times.
I colored the day I started my locs
Changed it to red when the wine color faded
Changed it to black
And now I’m retouching the black.
My hair color fades like nobody’s business.
I have to wash my hair, it makes me feel better!
I rinse my hair about 1-2x a week and use shampoo 1-2x a week.
I can’t keep a fresh retwist to save my life! Lol

Oh ok...thanks for clarifying. That makes more sense now. Guess what? My sister booked our appointments with her barber for this Saturday, so if all goes according to plan, I should be getting my color then. I'm so excited!

and now I’m sitting here with this black rinse in my hair.. wondering when I’m going to rinse and wash my hair.. I’ll give myself another 30 mins.
I will use a permanent hair color next time. Hopefully that will last a little longer.
What brand of rinses do you use? Or does it change depending on what colors you want?
 
Oh ok...thanks for clarifying. That makes more sense now. Guess what? My sister booked our appointments with her barber for this Saturday, so if all goes according to plan, I should be getting my color then. I'm so excited!


What brand of rinses do you use? Or does it change depending on what colors you want?
Yes!! I’m excited for you!
I use Adore for the vibrant fun colors and Adore grey hair for black or brown. That comes in a purple bottle. Clairol is the best for grey hair in my opinion. (The beautiful collection/bronze colored bottles).
 
I’m running out of clips again!! Smh
I was being very frugal not buying that $5.99 pack.. lol so I guess I will get that pack. I think 100 comes within the pack? I even started putting two and three locs in a clip. I need to invest in enough clips, so I can count my locs to see exactly what I’m working with. I will count the clips used today to get a rough idea.

Ok I’m back from the store and got 92 clips total.. lol that’s terrible! I have never been frugal when it comes to hair products, but the way my bank account is set up.. lol
 
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Somebody in the bss bought all of the rose water spray... I guess that is hot in the streets right now.. what are people using it for? I see nothing but men out here with dry locs.. there are some loc’ed women out here. Weave and wigs are still big this way. I saw some loc caps for long and short hair.
 
I’m running out of clips again!! Smh
I was being very frugal not buying that $5.99 pack.. lol so I guess I will get that pack. I think 100 comes within the pack? I even started putting two and three locs in a clip. I need to invest in enough clips, so I can count my locs to see exactly what I’m working with. I will count the clips used today to get a rough idea.

Ok I’m back from the store and got 92 clips total.. lol that’s terrible! I have never been frugal when it comes to hair products, but the way my bank account is set up.. lol

I bought my clips from Amazon. They're the single-pronged ones. I don't "need" them to maintain my hair, but I like using them to clip my locks out of the way or section off certain locks that I need to correct, etc. It helps a lot. It's definitely quicker than using ponytail holders to section off hair, and sometimes all my locks won't fit in the ponytail holder. So I also use the clips to keep them from falling out.

I don't remember how many were in the pack but it was a combo pack of small ones and large ones.
 
Somebody in the bss bought all of the rose water spray... I guess that is hot in the streets right now.. what are people using it for? I see nothing but men out here with dry locs.. there are some loc’ed women out here. Weave and wigs are still big this way. I saw some loc caps for long and short hair.

:lachen: :lachen: :lachen: Girl this whole post has me dying!!!! Yes, it can be a huge pain when a product starts to become "trendy" because then it's harder to get or people start jacking up the prices. I need to re-up on rosewater but I can't even find the brand I used to buy from Walmart online...for some reason they don't carry it anymore. And I find it strange that it doesn't show up in the history of things I purchased, but everything else does. I don't even want to use the rest of mine until I can find some more.

I might just go ahead and buy some roses and distilled water and make my own. I keep saying I am going to do it but it might be time.
 
So, I looked at the calendar today and saw that DS 2 is 11 weeks post retightening, so I will go ahead and retighten his locks next week at 12 weeks, which is what I was pushing for. He has a lot of new growth! We'll see how this retightening for him goes next week, but I may continue to do his at 12-week intervals and mine at 8-week intervals.

I am going to spray his locks today and oil his scalp, because I have been slipping with that. I also need to spray DS 1's hair. I won't be towel rubbing it today because I did it yesterday and then finished off with a light spray and then oil all over his locks. I don't ever put oil on his scalp. I do plan to get some Loc Lint Tint for his hair next month because his lint is SOOOO disrespectful. :lachen: :lachen: :lachen:

But then again, I don't know....before I drop that kind of money I might need to see if I can just use a regular black sharpie to color the lint black. I know some people who had mature locks (elder stage) used to advise people with lint in their locks to do that back in the day. I know he is not going to sit still for me to dye his hair and he will probably just get more lint in it so that would defeat the purpose.

I can't believe that in 2 days his locks (DS 2) will be 10 months old. DS 1's locks will be 7 months old in a few days.

I washed my hair today since I missed wash day last Saturday or Sunday...I always feel like a million dollars after I wash my hair. I checked with my sister to make sure it was okay to wash my hair before the appointment and she said she would ask the barber. The barber told her I could wash my hair before the appointment but it just needed to be completely dry when I come in for my color.

I told her that shouldn't be a problem because I had planned to wash it today. I am getting ready to oil my scalp and then allow it to continue air drying. I need to get back to washing it as soon as I lay DS 2 down for his naps because the last couple times I washed it, it was still kind of damp before going to bed. I haven't had any mold or mildew issues, so that's good. When I wake up my hair is super soft though.
 
@shortycocoa
We gotta make our own rose water now? Dis tew much! Lol
The product junkie in me and my wallet don’t get along anymore! I guess I’m cured? Lol

Girl somebody was cuttin up at the bss. She was saying the guy in charge of the hair got her f’ed up because some hair color didn’t match? Idk. I was like, “let me get out of here because my black life matters”. There were so many new product lines! And they have this mannequin head that has holes in it for drying! I am so out the loop. I’m like I can buy this for my interview wig! Lol

I got real tired when you started talking about you boys and retightening their hair. You are the real MVP. I get anxiety when I have to detangle my daughter’s hair..

They have a tint for loc lint? It’s another world out there I don’t know nothing about...
 
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