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

[shortycocoa]

I started my loc journey in November and the main thing I'm concerned about is washing my hair without using a conditioner. After my first retwist I used leave in conditioners but I just feel so weird about not deep conditioning :'( - but then I'm also scared of getting build up. I was thinking of diluting my conditioner and using it that way but I'm still worried about build up. Any advice?

I think as long as you rinse really well and use a clarifying shampoo you'll be fine. I have never tried a lock detox, but those seem to work for people on YouTube with locks. If all else fails, you can try that.

 

[shortycocoa]

Last month we made the decision to cut DS2's locks. He didn't want them anymore, so it was time. He was always a very happy child, but he is extremely happy now. DS1 is still going strong with his second set. I colored it black to refresh his hair and maintained his roots. His hair looks great but they both need their hair washed this weekend. They did a color run at school so the colors are all over their head and their clothes. (It washes out.) So my weekend will be busy.

 

[Platinum]

Hey Ladies. It's been a while since I've checked in. I'll be celebrating my 11th loc anniversary in May. I still love my locs. I have experienced some breakage last year due to stress and possibly menopause.

 

[DVAntDany]

For those who have had both traditional locs and micro locs, which of the two did you like best and why? I'm heavily considering going back to locs. I just torn on which one to go with.

 

[discodumpling]

I put twists in after my Dominican Republic vacation last year. Im loced and loving it 9 days away from this years family Jamaica vacation. I wish I'd done it Years ago!
My locs are starting to become solid and I love it here. Even with the unnecessary critique from my Euro haired hubby.
Its always been my plan to loc it up at age 50 no matter what. I decided to loc 9 months before 50. Its a challenge and sometimes I have to ignore whatever is happening with my hair but I push through! My locs are locing and most days im cute with it. I ignore the ugly/challenging days knowing there are better days ahead.
My thinning and full on bald spots are filling in. Cause I left em alone
I look fwd to & im excited about this new journey