Even though Loc Rocker went ghost for a while, y'all still sent me questions via email and
I still answered them. Below are some of the few that I've gotten over the past few months.
My emailed answers were a lot longer because I have a problem with giving short answers
to ANYTHING. Ha!
I still answered them. Below are some of the few that I've gotten over the past few months.
My emailed answers were a lot longer because I have a problem with giving short answers
to ANYTHING. Ha!
Q: B-your locs are now 3 years old. are there
any products that you started at the beginning
of your journey that you STILL use?
any products that you started at the beginning
of your journey that you STILL use?
A: Hmm, that's a good question. The answer is no. My locs had different needs in their
infancy. I loved castile soap (here's why I stopped using it) but haven't used it on my locs
in over a year. Mind you, I am NOT a product junkie and have never been one. I stick to
products that I like but I'm still a sucker for trying new thing; but only when my old products
have run out. But I have tried several shampoos over the months. My favorite shampoo in
life will always be Peter Lamas' Purifying Shampoo but honey, that's an expensive shampoo
and mama be on a budget. So yeah. I'm using different products all the time.
infancy. I loved castile soap (here's why I stopped using it) but haven't used it on my locs
in over a year. Mind you, I am NOT a product junkie and have never been one. I stick to
products that I like but I'm still a sucker for trying new thing; but only when my old products
have run out. But I have tried several shampoos over the months. My favorite shampoo in
life will always be Peter Lamas' Purifying Shampoo but honey, that's an expensive shampoo
and mama be on a budget. So yeah. I'm using different products all the time.
A: I guess I'm a DIY'er because yeah - I haven't been to my loctician in a
year and a half. I miss her dearly and my locs could probably using the
professional pampering. When I started locs, I didn't want to be dependent
on a professional so I'm glad to know that I can wash, style and maintain
my locs on my own.
year and a half. I miss her dearly and my locs could probably using the
professional pampering. When I started locs, I didn't want to be dependent
on a professional so I'm glad to know that I can wash, style and maintain
my locs on my own.
A: Ohhh mannnn, you remember that? Those were the days. Last year
(in Summer of 2011) a few loc rockers and I came up with the idea to
freeform during the summer. It was a fantastic idea and anyone who
wanted to join us and refrain from retwisting or interlocking their roots
during the summer were welcome to join us. It was a great journey and
gave many of us an appreciation for our afro roots. That said, I'll probably
do it again this year. I did some freeforming throughout 2012 so it won't
be so much of a "challenge" for me any more. But I really do enjoy not
retwisting my hair in the summer.
(in Summer of 2011) a few loc rockers and I came up with the idea to
freeform during the summer. It was a fantastic idea and anyone who
wanted to join us and refrain from retwisting or interlocking their roots
during the summer were welcome to join us. It was a great journey and
gave many of us an appreciation for our afro roots. That said, I'll probably
do it again this year. I did some freeforming throughout 2012 so it won't
be so much of a "challenge" for me any more. But I really do enjoy not
retwisting my hair in the summer.
Q: I thought I wanted smaller locks. I have about
400 of them. But I have no desire in keeping them
anymore. I want larger locks but don't want to
have to start my journey over because my locs
are 3 years old. Is there something I can do?
I currently palmroll to maintain my locs.
400 of them. But I have no desire in keeping them
anymore. I want larger locks but don't want to
have to start my journey over because my locs
are 3 years old. Is there something I can do?
I currently palmroll to maintain my locs.
A: Yikes! That's a tough one and I think you're better off consulting
with a loctician on that one. While I combined my locs, I did so at a
time when they weren't yet mature. I would imagine that combining
mature locs may be a little more of a challenge. But it certainly isn't
impossible. I would definitely refer to a loctician regarding this question.
with a loctician on that one. While I combined my locs, I did so at a
time when they weren't yet mature. I would imagine that combining
mature locs may be a little more of a challenge. But it certainly isn't
impossible. I would definitely refer to a loctician regarding this question.
Q: How important is it to go to a salon? I want to
start locs but everyone is telling me it's best to start
them in a salon. I've had natural hair for natural
hair for 7 years and feel confident that I can start
my locs on my own doing 2-strand twists. What
do you think?
start locs but everyone is telling me it's best to start
them in a salon. I've had natural hair for natural
hair for 7 years and feel confident that I can start
my locs on my own doing 2-strand twists. What
do you think?
A: If you've been doing your natural hair for that long, I'm pretty sure
you can can handle starting your own locs. The hardest part would be
making sure that you've parted your hair evenly -if you care about
that kind of thing. Some loc rockers feel better doing their own hair
and if by all means you trust yourself, than I say go for it. I believe
all styles and all textures of hair can be maintained outside of the salon.
you can can handle starting your own locs. The hardest part would be
making sure that you've parted your hair evenly -if you care about
that kind of thing. Some loc rockers feel better doing their own hair
and if by all means you trust yourself, than I say go for it. I believe
all styles and all textures of hair can be maintained outside of the salon.
Got any questions about locs? You can email me about whatever
at Brittany@LocRocker.com.
at Brittany@LocRocker.com.
You can email me your questions/suggestions at Brittany@LocRocker.com.
Thanks for the support, y'all!
Thanks for the support, y'all!
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