Arian
Loc'ing Up!
Great! I wonder how long mine will take to bud. I will post in this thread on Dec 2 when my twists are installed.
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Great! I wonder how long mine will take to bud. I will post in this thread on Dec 2 when my twists are installed.
Arian
Loc'ing Up!
I am trying so hard to not start my locs tomorrow! Lol...
I think it is important to exercise patience at this point, if not to just hold on to a bit of it as I transition from loose natural hair to locs. It just seems that my hair is frustrating me even more now that I have made the decision to start locs.
The countdown to December 2 officially begins.
I think it is important to exercise patience at this point, if not to just hold on to a bit of it as I transition from loose natural hair to locs. It just seems that my hair is frustrating me even more now that I have made the decision to start locs.
The countdown to December 2 officially begins.
ChasingBliss
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Yeah, if youre gonna wash/rinse daily....you should probably not waste time retwisting
I've decided not to go back to the loctician until January.
Platinum
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Yeah, if youre gonna wash/rinse daily....you should probably not waste time retwisting
ChasingBliss I think I'm going to stick with interlocking for now.
Arian
Loc'ing Up!
Here's a piccs of my first set
NICE!!!!
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melisandre
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I'm thinking about starting a set of braidlocs. If I do, I'll definitely come back to post pics. 
A few years ago had a set of locs started, but I combed them out after 3 months or so. I wasn't happy with the parts, the size, etc. and wasn't too fond of the loctician. It's difficult to find good stylist in my city. So, I'm definitely diy as much as possible.
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A few years ago had a set of locs started, but I combed them out after 3 months or so. I wasn't happy with the parts, the size, etc. and wasn't too fond of the loctician. It's difficult to find good stylist in my city. So, I'm definitely diy as much as possible.
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Arian
Loc'ing Up!
Well, I have 6 more days left until my install. The closer the day gets, the more nervous I become. I don't know why since twists can be taken down if for some reason I change my mind.
I sat down and washed/detangled my hair for the last time on Sunday. For the first year or so, I won't be washing my own hair-will leave that for the loctitian to do.
I really want to make a commitment to this, so I hope she does a good job. She seems to have a good reputation and a wealth of knowledge.
I sat down and washed/detangled my hair for the last time on Sunday. For the first year or so, I won't be washing my own hair-will leave that for the loctitian to do.
I really want to make a commitment to this, so I hope she does a good job. She seems to have a good reputation and a wealth of knowledge.
ChasingBliss
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Hey how many locs do you all have?
I just counted and I have 55. I wish it were at least 70 but everyone tells me I have a good amount and a good size. So I stopped fretting.
I just counted and I have 55. I wish it were at least 70 but everyone tells me I have a good amount and a good size. So I stopped fretting.
Arian
Loc'ing Up!
Are you supposed to tell them how many locs you want when you have them installed? I have no idea what to say. My appointment is Tuesday...can't believe how close it is now! Also, am I supposed to specify a parting pattern?
Platinum
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Arian
Loc'ing Up!
Perfect! Thank you!
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
So I have to schedule my retightenings at either 4 or 5 weeks from now on. I'm at 5 1/2 weeks right now with my appointment in 1 week and I have a mini fro underneath my locs which I ordinarily wouldn't mind but I know it will be harder to keep to the original parts with too much new growth. I have been going through and making sure my roots don't mat. The downside of having locs these small with my texture is they keep wanting to join together so I'll have to separate 2 or 3 locks at the root that are trying to merge
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
Arian I'm not sure but from what I read the risk is always there especially if you go for long periods between retightenings but it's easier to keep larger locs separate (for example ex it would be easier to separate the roots of 100 locs than it would for 400 locs). My hair did this in mini twists too so I knew what to expect
ChasingBliss
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LOL no ....well not that I know of. I just felt like counting my locs. You can however tell them the size you want. I wanted smaller ones at the time but my loctician told me that my hair was too thin for the size loc I wanted. So she gave me what she thought would best work with my hair type.
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
No just tell them about how big or small you want them to be. I would go with pictures
Platinum
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I forgot to mention that I'm 6 months into my Loc'd journey as of November 27. I believe I'm in the teenage stage now because I have a few unruly locs that want to stand up like Alfalfa from The Little Rascals.
I can't wait until I get some "hang time". I kinda envy those that can shake their locs.
I believe I'm in the teenage stage now because I have a few unruly locs that want to stand up like Alfalfa from The Little Rascals. I can't wait until I get some "hang time". I kinda envy those that can shake their locs.
Rainbow Dash
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Hi all,
I'm 2 months into my Sisterlocks. So far, I'm loving them. I was natural for about 4 years. I'm glad I got the time to get to know my natural hair as a loose natural. I chose Sisterlocks because I like the styling options I have with them. I do twist-outs, braid-outs, and updos, with them, at the moment. When I don't feel like playing in my hair, I wear head wraps. I'm just ready for them to get longer and fill in more.
I'm 2 months into my Sisterlocks. So far, I'm loving them. I was natural for about 4 years. I'm glad I got the time to get to know my natural hair as a loose natural. I chose Sisterlocks because I like the styling options I have with them. I do twist-outs, braid-outs, and updos, with them, at the moment. When I don't feel like playing in my hair, I wear head wraps. I'm just ready for them to get longer and fill in more.
Arian
Loc'ing Up!
It seems that everyone makes it to the 4 year mark with loose natural hair before deciding to loc.
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