5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE GETTING LOCS


Many of us who have chosen to grow our locks naturally by staying true to the journey will agree with me that at one time or the other we were fazed at how our journey was turning out. It is the unspoken truth about having dreadlocks which no one seems to emphasize or tell us. So if you are about to get new dreads, you are in luck as here I have highlighted what you should expect in this journey.

1⃣ Shrinkage y'all is real. Even when beginning your locks,the starter method used to start,you will find out that your final length is normally shorter than your actual length.
The major shocker comes during your first wash,and its written all over SHRINKAGE.
Best to have this in mind and deal with it 'cos it is gonna be around for as long as 6 month when you will evidently see your length begin to drop back.

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7 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD GROW DREADLOCS



Whether you have never pondered about having locs or maybe you have but you have got no will or reason enough to spur you from being a secret locs admirer to being an actual locs wearer,y'all should come see why locs is the holy grail;
�Reason 1: It is low maintenance
This shouldn't come as a surprise to you as its no news that locs doesn't come with the tussel and hassle of conditioning, detangling, combing, styling on a daily that comes with wearing your natural hair.
Locs cuts down these tedious routines for you to a minimum.

�Reason 2: It helps you achieve your desired hair length goal.....

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LOCS HACKS TO MAKE YOUR RETWIST LAST LONGER

A major challenge with starter locs is getting a hold on how to make your retwist last longer. This has led to a practice of unhealthy methods to achieve that via the use of heavy wax to hold the hair and avoiding to wash hair for as long as three months.
Now these tips are gonna help you curb all that.

1⃣ Use of pipe cleaners to form a tighter set of curls as soon as you retwist them can help your locs last longer before they loosen up

2⃣ Use of wig cap first on your hair before putting on the satin bonnet to restrict movement during sleep time.

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HOW TO DEAL WITH THE UGLY PHASE OF LOCS.



The term ugly phase is used to connote a stage in the locs process where your locs looks generally unattractive and unruly.
Usually manifests during the early stage of forming locs and it's as a result of three major changes that occurs in starter locs which are shrinkage, swelling and frizz manifesting during budding.
It is a phase embraced by some while others see a need to put it under control probably due to work/social ethics.

A number of options available to deal with it include;
1⃣ First option is to put your locs in a protective styling.

2⃣ Use of scarf or durag during the day..

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HOW TO START DREADLOCKS
There are different ways to start locs each of which depends on your preference and lifestyle to suit your needs. They include;
�Coils
�Twists
�Braids
�Interlock
�Instant locs
�Loc extensions


1⃣ COILS



Coils are made with the aid of a fine tooth comb or merely by spiralling your hair over your index finger to form hollow coils....

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