Starting Locs: Interlocking or Tool Method

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The Interlocking method of starting locs is an alternative to the more traditional palm rolling loc method. It is more ideal for a fine hair texture, an active lifestyle or scalp discomfort that requires frequent shampooing hair.

Starting Locs: Palm Roll Method

Starting Locs with Palm Rolling Method

The Palm or Tool: Techniques For Starting and Maintaining Locs

Starting Locs Part 1: Palm RollingPalm rolling and Interlocking are the most common ways to start locs or dreadlocks. We will discuss these two loc methods and how to care for your hair once loc’d in two parts. The first part will describe palm rolling pros and cons.

Shampooing And Conditioning Locs

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Great article on basic maintence of locs. Dr. Kari William shares the how to shampoo locs and moisturize.

How Loc’ing My Hair Unleashed My Sexy

Kaneisha Grayson

Kaneisha Loc’d Her Hair 6 Years Ago and Says She Has Never Felt Sexier. “Becoming my own stylist, I let go of the hair drama and stepped into the sexiness that I’d always suspected was my birthright.”

New Hairstyle Alert: Retro Faux

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Rocquelle over at Consider Me Lovely shares one of her many hairstyles with us. If you love long luscious locs and fashion you’ll love her blog, Consider Me Lovely. See tutorial video here.

What They Didn’t Tell You About Retightening Sisterlocks

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What they don’t tell you about sisterlocks maintance. There are very strict guidelines for Sisterlock which prohibit tutorials. Very hush-hush.

Got Dry Locs

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One of our NHR readers ask “I have locs I notice my hair is dry what can I use to keep my hair moist and healthy?” Guest blogger Terez Howard answers. Comment below with tips on keeping locs moisturized.