Summer is a beautiful season—sunshine, beach days, and outdoor fun. But while you’re soaking up the sun, your locs might be soaking up a bit too much heat. The sun, dry air, sweat, and even your wash routine can lead to brittle, dry, or frizzy […]
Have you ever wondered why your locs feel dry no matter how much you moisturize them? Or why do certain products seem to sit on your hair without doing anything? The answer often comes down to your hair porosity. Understanding porosity can completely transform how […]
There’s an idea floating around that dreadlocks are virtually maintenance-free. This couldn’t be further from the truth — at least in the beginning of your dread journey. Mature dreads are much easier to care for, but baby and teenage dreads require some extra lovin’. When […]
Maintaining healthy dreadlocks requires proper care, especially when it comes to managing moisture. One common question that comes up in the dreadlock community is, Can you get your locs wet every day? The short answer is yes, but there are important distinctions you need to […]
I never realized the importance of moisturizing my hair until I had dreadlocks. When I had loose hair, I would wash it every day (sometimes every other) and it looked fine. Once I transitioned to locs, I started washing it weekly, and as a result, […]
One of the first things I experienced when I got dreads was learning how to deal with an itchy scalp. For months my scalp was sore, inflamed, and covered in red spots. I was constantly distracted by the itchiness and vigorously scratched certain “hot spots” […]
There’s no place for traditional conditioner in your life if you have dreads. Nope, none. I promise you don’t need it! You might as well donate the rest of that expensive conditioner bottle to someone who can make better use of it. On a positive […]
Recently I received a generous sample of Lion Locs’ Locking Moisturizer in exchange for my honest opinion. Over a period of over a month, I tried it out and I’m excited to share the results with you guys! If you’ve read other articles on this […]