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"How long should I wear my loc style?" One of the most common questions clients ask. The answer depends on the style, your maintenance routine, and the health of your locs. Wearing styles for the right amount of time protects your roots, prevents thinning, and keeps your locs strong long-term. Starter Loc Styles If you’re in the early stages of your loc journey, styles like two-strand twists, coils, or braided starters could be kept in for 2–4 weeks  before your first retwist or...

When it comes to maintaining healthy locs, choosing the right retwist method matters . Its not a one size fits all kind of deal, and understanding the differences between interlocking, crochet, and palm rolling   can help you protect your locs while getting your desired look. Below, I try to break down when to use each method and some benefits of each , so you can make the best decision for your loc journey. When to Use the Interlocking Method? Interlocking  is a technique where the root of...

Starting your loc journey can be exciting, nerve racking, confusing, and soooooo much more! A little care goes a long way. Here are some simple tips to keep your starter locs  happy and healthy: 1) Trust the process.   Your locs will look fuzzy, frizzy, and imperfect at first — that’s normal! Avoid over-manipulating them. 2) Keep them clean.   Clean scalp = healthy locs. Use a gentle, residue-free shampoo diluted with water. If conditioner is a necessity, heavily dilute with H20 and make...