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

BillsBackerz67 said:
Awww thanks. :2inlove: Job will allow! I’m just boring AF when it comes to my hair:lachen:. Maybe I’ll look on Pinterest for ideas
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Yaaaaaassssss!!! And come back and show us your new color. I'm claiming it for you. Boredom be damned! :lachen:

BillsBackerz67 said:
Also i was contemplating restarting a full set and going for thicker locs.:look: This too shall pass lol
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Wait....WHAT!!!! :eek::eek::eek: Bills, quit playing with my emotions, girl. The devil is a LIAR!!! :lachen::lachen::lachen: These locks are perfect. So what you saying is you want them even thicker than they are now?

ETA:. If you are still feeling that way maybe you should combine first and see how you like it. If you're still unhappy, then go for it and do what makes you happy! :bighug:
 
My stylist talmbout wait 5 weeks to wash your hair. Saturday will be 2 weeks and I feel like my scalp is on fire! I’ve been using witch hazel on it each morning and gently rubbing with a cotton pad to get some of the buildup off, but I need to wash it. I just don’t want any of them unraveling either.

Any tips?
 
fifi134 said:
My stylist talmbout wait 5 weeks to wash your hair. Saturday will be 2 weeks and I feel like my scalp is on fire! I’ve been using witch hazel on it each morning and gently rubbing with a cotton pad to get some of the buildup off, but I need to wash it. I just don’t want any of them unraveling either.

Any tips?
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Omg, can't believe people are still giving this terrible advice. Definitely wash. To minimize unravelling you can wear a stocking cap (like the og kind from a pair of knee highs) or a mesh wig cap while you wash. Keeps your starters in place and allows shampoo to get to your scalp.
 
water_n_oil said:
Omg, can't believe people are still giving this terrible advice. Definitely wash. To minimize unravelling you can wear a stocking cap (like the og kind from a pair of knee highs) or a mesh wig cap while you wash. Keeps your starters in place and allows shampoo to get to your scalp.
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I just spent an hour on YouTube and that was the consensus I got to - that this is outdated information smh. I’m gonna take the style down and then get a wig cap tmr to wash my hair this weekend. I’ve never been the type to walk around with an itchy scalp for preservation purposes and I’m not bout to start now lol. Thank you ma’am!
 
fifi134 said:
I just spent an hour on YouTube and that was the consensus I got to - that this is outdated information smh. I’m gonna take the style down and then get a wig cap tmr to wash my hair this weekend. I’ve never been the type to walk around with an itchy scalp for preservation purposes and I’m not bout to start now lol. Thank you ma’am!
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I didn’t wait to wash my hair. I didn’t care if it unraveled either. Hair is going to lock and tangle either way, especially if you don’t detangle.
 
Funny story...I have a loc-sister at work, she has starter locs. She told me that she was struggling and wanted some advice. We met at lunch and we talked about how she was taking care of her hair. I told her to expect the crazy hair days, they are part of the process. She said that she loved my hair and that she thought that I never had any crazy hair days. I thanked her but thank goodness I had been taking pictures throughout my journey, the good the bad and the ugly. I showed them to her and she laughed out loud at some of the pictures and said she had no idea and that she didn’t remember my hair looking just like hers does now. Keep the faith, it’s a process and a commitment.
 
Cattypus1 said:
Funny story...I have a loc-sister at work, she has starter locs. She told me that she was struggling and wanted some advice. We met at lunch and we talked about how she was taking care of her hair. I told her to expect the crazy hair days, they are part of the process. She said that she loved my hair and that she thought that I never had any crazy hair days. I thanked her but thank goodness I had been taking pictures throughout my journey, the good the bad and the ugly. I showed them to her and she laughed out loud at some of the pictures and said she had no idea and that she didn’t remember my hair looking just like hers does now. Keep the faith, it’s a process and a commitment.
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I needed third because I swear im ready to throw in the towel.

What do yall use when twisting your hair? I need a good hold.
 
shyekiera said:
I needed third because I swear im ready to throw in the towel.

What do yall use when twisting your hair? I need a good hold.
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I currently use the loc and curl By Damian Walter And I love that stuff but I want something I can buy on the ground. I’ve tried 2 different DE stylers and the Elasta QP foam and they are each ok. I have discovered though that the styler is a lot less important to me now that my locs are out of the starter phase. I’m not washing as often as I had to when I was early in my journey.
 
Cattypus1 said:
I currently use the loc and curl By Damian Walter And I love that stuff but I want something I can buy on the ground. I’ve tried 2 different DE stylers and the Elasta QP foam and they are each ok. I have discovered though that the styler is a lot less important to me now that my locs are out of the starter phase. I’m not washing as often as I had to when I was early in my journey.
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My co worker swears by Damian Walters. I might put an order in today and try it.
 
shortycocoa said:
Yaaaaaassssss!!! And come back and show us your new color. I'm claiming it for you. Boredom be damned! :lachen:



Wait....WHAT!!!! :eek::eek::eek: Bills, quit playing with my emotions, girl. The devil is a LIAR!!! :lachen::lachen::lachen: These locks are perfect. So what you saying is you want them even thicker than they are now?

ETA:. If you are still feeling that way maybe you should combine first and see how you like it. If you're still unhappy, then go for it and do what makes you happy! :bighug:
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Thanks!:2inlove: I’m actually not unhappy. However I’m cool with restarting.:look: As of now, no rash decisions though :drunk:
 
Since we’re bumping I think I forgot to post my 5 year anniversary. Here are some recent pics
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3D188EA6-45C5-4C86-916B-CDC3AC88DEF0.jpeg This was my first wash and retwist and idk how I feel about it yet...I used the loc and twist gel and it was ok, but idk if the ends of my hair should be skinnier bc they’re kinda thick. I have some that are thinner but maybe it’s bc I didn’t use enough product. I just didn’t wanna end up with buildup but maybe I should be using more for the whole strand. Is this normal? Sorry, I don’t have closer pics.
 
fifi134 said:
View attachment 451941 This was my first wash and retwist and idk how I feel about it yet...I used the loc and twist gel and it was ok, but idk if the ends of my hair should be skinnier bc they’re kinda thick. I have some that are thinner but maybe it’s bc I didn’t use enough product. I just didn’t wanna end up with buildup but maybe I should be using more for the whole strand. Is this normal? Sorry, I don’t have closer pics.
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Your hair looks so full overall! I wouldn't worrry about it. I don't retwist, but usually people who use that method to maintain their locks usually focus most of the products on the roots and the scalp.

Maybe some of the other ladies who retwist to maintain can speak on what they do.

I think you're off to a good start, though!
 
shyekiera said:
Your locs are beautiful!!!! If mine doesn't hurry up and loc ... I may start over with sister locs.... but that maintenance.
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Thank you! Patience, grasshopper...hang in there. Once you get out of the starter lock phase you can put the car in cruise control from there on out. And yes, that maintenance with Sisterlocks is definitely something you have to consider, along with other factors. But they are also beautiful, too.

Have you already started looking for a consultant if you decide traditional locks are not for you?
 
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