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

[Natty_Virgo]

I understand. I felt the same way when I got my locs installed in May 2014. The staff was loud and "ignant" (worse than ignorant). The loctitian that I had was good but seemed to have a bit of an attitude. I haven't been back to that salon since.

Yep, mine was so mad for some reason. Like she was just miserable and rude af. Whatevs, hope her life gets better. I found someone on styleseat that is only 10 mins from my house in a nice looking shop whoop! I meet with her tomorrow to just have a chat. She seems nice already and all her pics looked amazing. Retwisting should be a breeze. YAY!

 

[KimPossibli]

How long was your hair when you started locking

I want to loc this year. My hair is still pretty short though probably only half an inch in some areas..

my gf says I need to grow it out for a bout a year...

 

[Platinum]

How long was your hair when you started locking

I want to loc this year. My hair is still pretty short though probably only half an inch in some areas..

my gf says I need to grow it out for a bout a year...

I was about a year and 4 months when I started. You can see my pics on the first page. How long is your hair now?

 

[Natty_Virgo]

dh started his very short with just a couple of inches of hair @Itgirl I've seen it done that short as well.

 

[KimPossibli]

@Platinum @Cali2tx


the sides and back of my hair are about an inch and the top is maybe about 2

I'll probably try to stick it out until at least July.


I keep worrying about my weak edges though. :/

 

[Natty_Virgo]

@Platinum @Cali2tx


the sides and back of my hair are about an inch and the top is maybe about 2

I'll probably try to stick it out until at least July.


I keep worrying about my weak edges though. :/

Someone in this thread posted some edge care maintenance. I just got these yesterday but I've already used castor oil and jojoba oil on my edges and will every few days because I have the same fear.

 

[Oasis]

How long was your hair when you started locking

I want to loc this year. My hair is still pretty short though probably only half an inch in some areas..

my gf says I need to grow it out for a bout a year...

as long as you can get ur hair in a style that won't unravel you can start locing. i've seen ppl with super short hair start locs but they had kinky hair. if your curls are loose and fine you probably need several more inches.

 

[KimPossibli]

as long as you can get ur hair in a style that won't unravel you can start locing. i've seen ppl with super short hair start locs but they had kinky hair. if your curls are loose and fine you probably need several more inches.

I think my hair is super tight.. except for the wack patch at the back...

 

[Natty_Virgo]

I don't know how to style these dang on coils I'll be glad when they lock up.

 

[Arian]

How is everyone dealing with lint this winter?

 

[Natty_Virgo]

Do you get lint when they mature? I wore a hat yesterday and didn't have any issues but they are starter ones.

 

[Natty_Virgo]

So I found a new lady to do my hair for my retwist, she uses a product made of shea and oils. When I rubbed it on my hand it didn't leave any kind of residue. Can I trust this?

 

[Platinum]

Do you get lint when they mature? I wore a hat yesterday and didn't have any issues but they are starter ones.

Try covering your locs with silk or satin at night to prevent lint. The oil sounds good @Cali2tx

 

[Natty_Virgo]

Try covering your locs with silk or satin at night to prevent lint. The oil sounds good @Cali2tx

Okay, I wear a cover but not the satin one. I'll switch to it. Okay, I wasn't sure about the build up. Thanks for your help!

 

[Foxglove]

Do you get lint when they mature? I wore a hat yesterday and didn't have any issues but they are starter ones.

I use only black tees to dry my hair, no towels and I try to avoid light colored scarves. I try to avoid linty situations lol

 

[Natty_Virgo]

I use only black tees to dry my hair, no towels and I try to avoid light colored scarves. I try to avoid linty situations lol

Okay, cool. I'm taking notes. I can't even wash them myself yet but when I do I will make sure to use only black shirts etc. Thanks!!

 

[Oasis]

I use only black tees to dry my hair, no towels and I try to avoid light colored scarves. I try to avoid linty situations lol

same. i sleep on a black satin pillow case and i only use black to dry my hair too. i still find lint but it's super noticeable and easy to pick out.

 

[Platinum]

I wasn't able to get to the salon today so I guess I'll have to do my own retwist tonight.

 

[Natty_Virgo]

This rough stage is indeed rough as hell. I almost combed out these twist but dh stopped me and kept telling me how beautiful I look, so I just put on a hat. I'm getting them retwisted next week and hope they look good for at least 4 weeks after that.

 

[dicapr]

This rough stage is indeed rough as hell. I almost combed out these twist but dh stopped me and kept telling me how beautiful I look, so I just put on a hat. I'm getting them retwisted next week and hope they look good for at least 4 weeks after that.

Hang in there. It's rough for a while but if can make it past the rough stage you will love the result.

 

[Natty_Virgo]

Hang in there. It's rough for a while but if can make it past the rough stage you will love the result.

I keep looking at pics in here and instagram pics to keep me motivated. I know I will love it soon. I'm hanging in here, thank you!

 

[BillsBackerz67]

This rough stage is indeed rough as hell. I almost combed out these twist but dh stopped me and kept telling me how beautiful I look, so I just put on a hat. I'm getting them retwisted next week and hope they look good for at least 4 weeks after that.

See if you can get them in a style to help them last longer for the next retwist. Would have been my solution for my unraveling issues but I get pressure headaches very easily. If you don't have that issue, try a style.


Buffalo is so not on the radar with loc care. I went for a retwist (which came out amazing thank god) the other day.

the girl was not only NOT going to wash my hair but the owner told her to "trim" my frizz. She assumed my locs would unravel and I had to tell her I'm beyond that point even though it may not look like it. As far as trimming I said absolutely not you won't then she tries to educate me on why I need the trim. I said please just retwist my hair and that's it...thanks. If she pulled out brown Precon gel I swear I would have left

this is why some people with mature locs have thinning, holes, and breakage. doing too much too soon during the maturation phase! Like damn it's only 10 months I have loose frizzy big hair they're never going to be perfectly neat no matter how much I trim. I'm totally ok with that.

 

[Natty_Virgo]

See if you can get them in a style to help them last longer for the next retwist. Would have been my solution for my unraveling issues but I get pressure headaches very easily. If you don't have that issue, try a style.


Buffalo is so not on the radar with loc care. I went for a retwist (which came out amazing thank god) the other day.

the girl was not only NOT going to wash my hair but the owner told her to "trim" my frizz. She assumed my locs would unravel and I had to tell her I'm beyond that point even though it may not look like it. As far as trimming I said absolutely not you won't then she tries to educate me on why I need the trim. I said please just retwist my hair and that's it...thanks. If she pulled out brown Precon gel I swear I would have left

this is why some people with mature locs have thinning, holes, and breakage. doing too much too soon during the maturation phase! Like damn it's only 10 months I have loose frizzy big hair they're never going to be perfectly neat no matter how much I trim. I'm totally ok with that.

Dang I was excited reading about how to maintain this frizz until I got to your part about the pressure headaches. I got those very easily as well. I ordered a few tam hats from etsy which might have to do to hide my hair until it's better. I get them retwisted Fri and I'm sooo ready.

Lord! So glad the retwist came out okay even though you had to direct them on what to do. Hopefully you get back to your regular person soon!

 

[BillsBackerz67]

Dang I was excited reading about how to maintain this frizz until I got to your part about the pressure headaches. I got those very easily as well. I ordered a few tam hats from etsy which might have to do to hide my hair until it's better. I get them retwisted Fri and I'm sooo ready.

Lord! So glad the retwist came out okay even though you had to direct them on what to do. Hopefully you get back to your regular person soon!

Try the style! Worst case scenario is that you take it out if it starts to hurt.

Thanks I can't wait to get back home. I'll be attempting my own retwist to avoid this drama in a few weeks. I hope it goes well.

 

[Natty_Virgo]

Try the style! Worst case scenario is that you take it out if it starts to hurt.

Thanks I can't wait to get back home. I'll be attempting my own retwist to avoid this drama in a few weeks. I hope it goes well.

Okay, I'm going to ask her about a style. Now I need to go look some up lol.

Damn, good luck with twisting your own hair or finding someone (anyone) else that can do it.

 

[Chicoro]

I didn't go through the entire thread, so this may be posted already. Have you seen this woman's hair?

 

[BillsBackerz67]

I didn't go through the entire thread, so this may be posted already. Have you seen this woman's hair?

Yes ma'am she's all over Pinterest and instagram. Her name is ladiswag55

 

[Natty_Virgo]

I didn't go through the entire thread, so this may be posted already. Have you seen this woman's hair?

I've seen her hair and face but I didn't realize it was THAT long wow. Off to stalk her Insta.

 

[BillsBackerz67]

I've seen her hair and face but I didn't realize it was THAT long wow. Off to stalk her Insta.

She's been locd for 16 years! I think she/mom started them when she was 10 via two strand twists. Her hair is beautiful.

 

[Natty_Virgo]

She's been locd for 16 years! I think she/mom started them when she was 10 via two strand twists. Her hair is beautiful.

Yea I've been looking at all her pics I hope mine are as thick as hers when it's all said and done. Her hair looks amazing! I need to watch all her videos on upkeep.