Advice for Those Starting Their Loc Journey

⁣What advice would I give myself and others just starting their loc journey? ( I'm not a loctician)⠀

Take pictures of your hair to track progress. You won’t be certain until looking at pictures🤗⠀

Don’t compare your journey to others⠀

You are beautiful and always will be⠀

Less is more when maintaining locs⠀

Water and oil is your best friend ⠀

You can’t fight the frizz just embrace it⠀

Drink a lot of water and take vitamins ⠀

Your hair will grow/ loc that’s why it’s called a journey ⠀

Cover your locs at night and around the house with a silk scarf, bonnet or silk pillow case⠀

Your hair will naturally thicken along the way.⠀

Be consistent with your hair regimen and talk nice to your hair and yourself ⠀

Don’t retwist too often or to tight ( Every 4 weeks is idea but my loctician suggested every 6 weeks in the beginning for me)⠀

There is no ugly stage; every stage is beautiful ⠀

You will change throughout the process for the better⠀

Your confidence level will increase⠀

There is nothing wrong with having your hair maintained by a loctician vs doing it yourself! Do what works for you⠀

You can use sea breeze to cleanse your scalp and hairline between washes⠀

You can use conditioner on your locs but just remember conditioner is used to soften the hair so it’s not idea in the beginning phase if you’re trying to get your hair to loc. ⠀

If you are not satisfied with your current set of locs do not be afraid to start again until you love them! You should wake up in love with your hair and if that’s not the case try again until you get your desired set.⠀