My favorite was just throwing it up in a pineapple situation then I did this headwrap ponytail I really liked! Otherwise it was just down and free because I didn't care lol! But the pineapple was my fave i think even though since I got bangs/ layers it sits a lot differently with less volume. But that's me being particular. Thanks for viewing 💖.
They've been so dry lately and I put moisturizer in them last night when I took a shower and they look so bad! Maybe I should put the durag on again? Help!
I started my locs in January and over the months I’ve struggled to keep the hair in the back and crown of my head to stay locd. At my last retwist my loction expressed how frustrated is doing my hair because I always have to get reconstruction and start locs in the back of my head. Should I continue to go to her or try someone new ?
I can’t for the life of me find any pictures from April, otherwise I would post it here. I’m excited for when September hits. It would be a fantastic birthday gift to have something around mid back with the progress I have so far.
I finally got Loc cornrows I got so many compliments with this style and the twist out is the best you guys are definitely right about that.
Just hit 2 years on the 2nd! Also curled my locs for the first time and loveddd the outcome! I just did Bantu knots overnight, pretty sure I found my new no-retwist go to style😌
Pic 1 - july 3, 2026 (yr 2)
Pic 2 - july 2, 2024 (day 1)
Pic 3 - like 3 weeks before starting my locs
had a few ppl w 3c hair ask how my hair looked before for reference :) the shrinkage is realll, definitely swapped out length for thickness but i just love how my locs are maturing. excited for many more years
TL;DR - Recovering from a broken leg and can't stand or move around enough to wash my hair. Need advice on how to safely clean my itchy locs before doing an at home retwist.
Long Story: I broke my leg last month and had surgery recently. For the next two weeks I'm basically stuck in bed because I have to keep my leg elevated, and I'll be non weight bearing for another 4–8 weeks.
I usually get a retwist every couple of months, but because of my injury I had to miss my appointment. I'm comfortable doing a decent retwist myself, but my biggest issue is that my scalp and locs are starting to feel itchy and dirty.
…I can't stand in the shower or move around much at all right now. My loctician suggested dry shampoo, but I'm worried it'll leave residue or make my hair look chalky.
Has anyone dealt with this while recovering from surgery or another injury? How did you clean your locs without being able to stand? Are there any no rinse products, scalp cleansers, or techniques that worked well without causing buildup?
I'd really appreciate any advice or tips. Thanks!
✨Starter Locs Date 07/04/24 ✨
I cannot believe it has already been 2 yrs!! I love my locs so much and no matter what they will always be my loc babies! 🥹💕 The journey has been really fun and humbling! I’m grateful I decided to take that first step two years ago!
Loving my loc journey. I’m excited to see the growth this year brings.
I'm not trying to dye my locs or anything, but I'm just curious! it's super common for locs to turn color due to sun exposure over time. However, mine have continued to remain the same black color I started my locs in. Note that I live in Florida and I'm outside in the sun pretty often, I don't always tie up my locs or anything either. I walk to work every week in the sun and I'm always at the beach with my locs out!
My loctician always asks if I'm dyeing my locs, and strangers (usually those with locs) have asked the same. So it has gotten me thinking-- Has anyone else had locs that have either taken a while, or refuse to sun dye??
*Locs Started 3/12/23, here they are to reference
This is the longest I’ve been without a retwist. I usually try to stretch to 6-8 weeks so 10 weeks is a lot for me. I know I’m in the minority but I love freshly retwisted locs.
I do envy folks who only go a few months a year. My. hair is so thick and dense at the roots it just doesn’t work for me
Atleast the man still has a decent hairline