YEP I DID IT !! Locs/dreadloc appreciation THREAD!!!

[Chi Snow]

For some ppl it works, for other's not so much

I like Gunplays joint but I'm not a fan of Chris Johnson's style

 

[Leviathan616]

I've been freeforming for about two weeks now.

 

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[MzKB]

get er done!!

 

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[Chi Snow]

@Jamel, how I cut my joints and still catch back up to u?

They looking fresh tho, props

 

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[Chi Snow]

I'm a double mine up in a month or two.

the length is decent but they get to thin for my liking

 

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[The Recipe]

First got twisted on 1/1/13 got them redone by my BM who is a stylist, In May last year

on 7/4/13 took them down because she said they were sloppy and it was hard for her to retwist; she was right results:

I have had them retwisted 2 times since then, haven't taken any pics though. Considering chopping these hoes off though.

 

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[TrueraPP]

My hair real thick they would be longer if i had thinner hair.

Nowadays i just put olive oil in the hair ,put on a shower cap in take the shower.

The heat from the shower make the oil dissolve in the hair more.



That have your hair feeling heavy and full and it won't look dry.

 

[Chi Snow]

Im a try that Rap

I hate when my shit look dry

 

[Trillaaaaaa]

If yo shits is thinning its because you twisting em too much.

Dont touch em for a month and they'll thicken up

 

[SnuffDaddy]

Off-topic.

To all the hair experts in here..

Im just curious, remember the type of braid style cats like Method Man, ODB used to rock in the mid 90s? With the end part of their braids at the top of their head standing up?

Watch the Show with Russell Simmons on Youtube if u dont know what i mean. How is that done? I dont rock it but im just curious. How do u get the certain parts of ur braids to stick out like that? Do u iron them in some way or?

 

[Chi Snow]

lol this nigga said 'iron'

if I don't wrap my head @ night (II) my shit look like that

depends on how u sleep

 

[Trillaaaaaa]

Jamel at some point ur locs are gonna get a growthspurt outta nowhere

Recipe ur locs lookin clean, lets see if you maintain them tho

 

[IceBergTaylor]

I started my locs back in the end of Septmber, had them retwisted twice since (once at the end of October & once at the end of November)

I'm thinkin of getting them retwisted one more time so they'll be at the length I want past my neck. Anyways anyone got tips for the itch? I've used that no itch jamaican spray that smells like mango-lime. And I've used organic dry shampoo in the mean time. But my head still itches, any tips?

 

[TrueraPP]

I started my locs back in the end of Septmber, had them retwisted twice since (once at the end of October & once at the end of November)

I'm thinkin of getting them retwisted one more time so they'll be at the length I want past my neck. Anyways anyone got tips for the itch? I've used that no itch jamaican spray that smells like mango-lime. And I've used organic dry shampoo in the mean time. But my head still itches, any tips?

Yo son all i can tell you hold out.

I had to by the itch spray also.

But by the 5th or 6th month your hair won't itch anymore.

Had mine for almost 3 years now and idk when the last time my hair itchy.

 

[SixSickSins]

I started my locs back in the end of Septmber, had them retwisted twice since (once at the end of October & once at the end of November)

I'm thinkin of getting them retwisted one more time so they'll be at the length I want past my neck. Anyways anyone got tips for the itch? I've used that no itch jamaican spray that smells like mango-lime. And I've used organic dry shampoo in the mean time. But my head still itches, any tips?

Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodyfier (anti-itch version).

May I also suggest Jamaican Black Castor Oil? I've used the plain variety and have recently picked up the kind with rosemary infused. There are many types. You can purchase online/in store or learn how to steep your own.

An intensely itchy scalp is due to dryness and is an indicator that the oil your scalp naturally produces needs to be supplemented. Oil seals in moisture such as water or other leave ins...so make sure you're moisturizing, but don't use anything unsuitable for new/baby locs.

Lastly, massage your scalp for 3-5mins before bed. This increases circulation to the scalp and, in short, "nourishes" it.

Hope this helps.