HELP! My Loc broke. Tips for you. (Video Watch)

CIients are surprised when they discover a Loc has broken and fallen from their hair When they come in for an Octavia's Natural Hair Care Experience service visit, they recall the entire experience.And, my my my, the clients tend to find their broken Locs in the strangest places. For example, while at work, one client discovered a Loc on floor. (Oh Snap!)Another client reported finding a Loc on her bed pillow or in random places on the floor in their homes; just to name a few.

Because Loc Breakage is real, I have three tips to share with you.
1. Recall when was the last time your Locs were maintained. For some folks, fours weeks is the absolute maximum time period they can go without maintainece.

Alternately, I spoke with a person who maintained their Locs only once a year.... with no problems too. (Yikes! If I did that, I would be bald!) For others, 8 weeks is max. Because this, I recommend that you learn what works for you.Simply, ask your Locktician.


2. Alternate your hair styles

Have you been wearing a tight ponytail or sporting a hairstyle with tight tension? Please remember hairstyles with a lot tension at the roots creates unnecessary stress
the hair. Long story made short, it’s a recipe for a hair disaster

3. SAVE Your Locs
Bring your loc to your next appointment. Your skilled Locktician may be able to attach your loc. Helpful tip: you should expect to pay for your reattachment service. Charges can go anywhere for $5 and up per loc

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Until Next time, Loc Love

Are you thinking of cutting your locs? Learn 3 helpful tips TO SUPPORT YOUR NEW LOOK.

Every now and then, a client will ponder whether or not to cut their locs.  (Honestly, I never want to discuss cutting locs, but my client’s image of themselves comes before my passion to loc hair.)  To help the client confirm their decision to cut their locks, I offer the following three simple tips:

1)      Don’t retwist or tighten your locs?  Why?  When you tighten your hair you enhance the locking process.  If your goal is to wear a mini afro, then you want to keep you new growth untangled.  This way, you are free to sculpt, shape and maybe color your cute new afro.  ADDITIONAL BENEFIT – you save a little money by skipping your next loc maintenance appointment

2)      Consult with your Natural Hair stylist and do a little hair product research for your next hairstyle choice.  Be sure that your next hairstyle will work for your hair type.  For example, I have met several Type 4 hair pattern folks who are aiming for Type 3 curl pattern hairstyles.  Ultimately, the client will spend lots of money on a variety of hair products because they are searching for the “perfect product combination” to make their hair curl a certain way; only to discover they are frustrated with their lackluster results.  By doing a little hairstyle and hair product research, you will have the opportunity to successfully support your next desired hairstyle.  

3)      Plan to visit a natural hair care stylist monthly or bi-monthly. Why?  Natural Hair care should be taken seriously.  As a blogger and social media enthusiast, I am well aware of the abundance  of information on the web.  And let me tell you a secret, professional hair stylists are often shaking their heads at the bad information shared on the internet.  Also, I have personally experienced clients who stopped receiving my salon’s services and returned because they were not properly caring for their hair. 

 Last but not least, I wish you the best of luck on your next level natural hair journey!!  If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please call 708-574-1462.  Or if you know of others who are interested in natural hair care, please encourage them to sign up for my newsletter.