ThreadBare said: CalhounSq said: "interlocking" - does that mean you have sister locks?
Loving mine too (regular salon locs), they're WAY too long & I keep threatening to cut them but I never do But all stages of growth are cool as shit. When they're short they're spikey & funky. The longer it gets the less full it will be, but then you can do more w/ them when they're longer (buns, wavy & wild, straight & sleek, french rolls, etc.). It's one of the best decisions I've ever made But back to the main topic - my locs are easier to care for than any other style I've had, certainly easier than a perm. It used to take me forever to retwist them but now I have it down to 45 minutes if I really hurry And there's always HATS . [Edited 4/18/06 0:40am] I wanted to start locs. I had a mini-fro But time and genetics had, um, other plans. I remember how I would pray -- when I was at that crossroads: I kept praying about finding a loctician in Baltimore -- even consulted one. She looked at me in all my buppiness and said: "Um, you want dreads?" So, like I said, I was praying and all about what to do: "Cut or loc?" And, every time I prayed about it, God would just give me this image of clippers from Wal-Mart. Ask Him for wisdom, He's faithful to give it to you -- even when it's an answer you might not exactly like. i dont think there are any loctitians here in hamilton, everyone i talk to has done it on their own my neice and nephew have started too, my 8 year old neice's are down to her bum and my 6 year old nephew just started, they're by his chin now | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
I rocked 'em for about 5-6 years. And Calhoun is correct: Each stage is cool. It's like nurturing some inner Jedi: Many people cut them when they approach a certain point of transformation in their life. I've heard loc'ed friends refer to "shedding all the energy" that amassed in their hair over time. I know what they mean -- unless one is in it strictly for fashion (and I ain't dissing that), choosing to lock (and to keep them as long as I did) definitely comes with a certain almost ascetic commitment. It at times DEMANDS introspection, personal strength, and an active eschewing of convention and conventional beauty. Moving on for me marked a time when I needed to go from the old, wise wizard back to the young, zippy knight. My wife was sooooo upset when I cut them, and she still keeps a couple of my locks. She wants me to grow them back one day, and I might soon, as I'm finding I'm led more inside myself lately. As for upkeep products, I found this stuff golden: 1)Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap. (I preferred pepermint of lavender.) Concentrated, but thin and easily rinsible. Keeps your crown squeeky clean and VERY fresh. And not full of chemicals you can't pronounce.
2)An oil. For hair/scalp conditioning and sheen. HINT: If you've got a decent local grocer, you can save a TON of money just getting a big bottle of some natural fruit or veggie oil there -- olive, aloe, carrot, lemon, etc. -- instead of some beauty joint. And, again, you avoid all those chemicals. (I preferred the smell of rosemary oil, but that dries your scalp, so I also used olive.) Just make sure you get it PLAIN, and not seasoned with garlic, onions, tomatoes, vinegar, etc!
3)A SMALL AMOUNT(!!!) of essential oil or other light fragrance. Good (and fun) for keeping a nice, signature smell. I don't co-sign people who walk around smelling like a patchouili field, but it's nice to catch an occassional whiff of good-smelling locks. I'd also use a spray of rosewater occassionally, when I wanted something especially light. Some people I know use lemon juice or extract, which smells amazing! But it also can "blonde" your hair in sunlight (which actually can look cool, if that's what you're going for.) ![]() Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Lammastide said: I rocked 'em for about 5-6 years. And Calhoun is correct: Each stage is cool. It's like nurturing some inner Jedi:
Many people cut them when they approach a certain point of transformation in their life. I've heard loc'ed friends refer to "shedding all the energy" that amassed in their hair over time. I know what they mean -- unless one is in it strictly for fashion (and I ain't dissing that), choosing to lock (and to keep them as long as I did) definitely comes with a certain almost ascetic commitment. It at times DEMANDS introspection, personal strength, and an active eschewing of convention and conventional beauty. Moving on for me marked a time when I needed to go from the old, wise wizard back to the young, zippy knight. My wife was sooooo upset when I cut them, and she still keeps a couple of my locks. She wants me to grow them back one day, and I might soon, as I'm finding I'm led more inside myself lately. As for upkeep products, I found this stuff golden: 1)Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap. (I preferred pepermint of lavender.) Concentrated, but thin and easily rinsible. Keeps your crown squeeky clean and VERY fresh. And not full of chemicals you can't pronounce.
2)An oil. For hair/scalp conditioning and sheen. HINT: If you've got a decent local grocer, you can save a TON of money just getting a big bottle of some natural fruit or veggie oil there -- olive, aloe, carrot, lemon, etc. -- instead of some beauty joint. And, again, you avoid all those chemicals. (I preferred the smell of rosemary oil, but that dries your scalp, so I also used olive.) Just make sure you get it PLAIN, and not seasoned with garlic, onions, tomatoes, vinegar, etc!
3)A SMALL AMOUNT(!!!) of essential oil or other light fragrance. Good (and fun) for keeping a nice, signature smell. I don't co-sign people who walk around smelling like a patchouili field, but it's nice to catch an occassional whiff of good-smelling locks. I'd also use a spray of rosewater occassionally, when I wanted something especially light. Some people I know use lemon juice or extract, which smells amazing! But it also can "blonde" your hair in sunlight (which actually can look cool, if that's what you're going for.) ![]() I couldnt agree more with your post, man. On all levels. My wife was pretty upset, but my daughter, man...it litterally took me an hour to get her to stop crying. She was really young at the time, and the change was so drastic for her to take. Its like they are a marking of time. You can recall what was going on at certain points in your life coresponding to what stage your locs were in at the time. When I decided to cut them I felt like all the lessons that I learned while I was growing them were about to put to use in my life. Thats hows its gone too. I think I'll grow them agin one day, but I'm not in that space right now. As for products, I havent found ANYTHING better than Tundees Natty Dred Cream. Its all natural and very very light. its good for your hair and skin. A happy face, A Thumpin Bass, For A Lovin' Race. PEACE. | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Lammastide said: I rocked 'em for about 5-6 years. And Calhoun is correct: Each stage is cool. It's like nurturing some inner Jedi:
Many people cut them when they approach a certain point of transformation in their life. I've heard loc'ed friends refer to "shedding all the energy" that amassed in their hair over time. I know what they mean -- unless one is in it strictly for fashion (and I ain't dissing that), choosing to lock (and to keep them as long as I did) definitely comes with a certain almost ascetic commitment. It at times DEMANDS introspection, personal strength, and an active eschewing of convention and conventional beauty. Moving on for me marked a time when I needed to go from the old, wise wizard back to the young, zippy knight. My wife was sooooo upset when I cut them, and she still keeps a couple of my locks. She wants me to grow them back one day, and I might soon, as I'm finding I'm led more inside myself lately. As for upkeep products, I found this stuff golden: 1)Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap. (I preferred pepermint of lavender.) Concentrated, but thin and easily rinsible. Keeps your crown squeeky clean and VERY fresh. And not full of chemicals you can't pronounce.
2)An oil. For hair/scalp conditioning and sheen. HINT: If you've got a decent local grocer, you can save a TON of money just getting a big bottle of some natural fruit or veggie oil there -- olive, aloe, carrot, lemon, etc. -- instead of some beauty joint. And, again, you avoid all those chemicals. (I preferred the smell of rosemary oil, but that dries your scalp, so I also used olive.) Just make sure you get it PLAIN, and not seasoned with garlic, onions, tomatoes, vinegar, etc!
3)A SMALL AMOUNT(!!!) of essential oil or other light fragrance. Good (and fun) for keeping a nice, signature smell. I don't co-sign people who walk around smelling like a patchouili field, but it's nice to catch an occassional whiff of good-smelling locks. I'd also use a spray of rosewater occassionally, when I wanted something especially light. Some people I know use lemon juice or extract, which smells amazing! But it also can "blonde" your hair in sunlight (which actually can look cool, if that's what you're going for.) ![]() but yeah, i totally understand what you were saying about how deep of a commitment this journey can be for some...and it deffinitely is for me...i does mark a new beginning on a new path in my life...it marks my individuality from my family, my separation from my parents...a lot it's been hard keeping them up these past weeks (a lot going on for me) but i find caring for and loving them help me through my rough spots...so yeh, for me it's deffinitely a special and powerful thing.. it's just, trying to explain that to people who may not have had it before is hard (unless they're my artist friends, they get everything LOL) thank u for your natural ideas for hair care, i'll hafta look into that for sure | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
unkemptpueblo said: ...Its like they are a marking of time. You can recall what was going on at certain points in your life coresponding to what stage your locs were in at the time. When I decided to cut them I felt like all the lessons that I learned while I was growing them were about to put to use in my life. Thats hows its gone too.
Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
SammiJ said: but yeah, i totally understand what you were saying about how deep of a commitment this journey can be for some...and it deffinitely is for me...i does mark a new beginning on a new path in my life...it marks my individuality from my family, my separation from my parents...a lot it's been hard keeping them up these past weeks (a lot going on for me) but i find caring for and loving them help me through my rough spots...so yeh, for me it's deffinitely a special and powerful thing.. it's just, trying to explain that to people who may not have had it before is hard (unless they're my artist friends, they get everything LOL) thank u for your natural ideas for hair care, i'll hafta look into that for sure I support you all the way! And when you talk to people who don't understand, help them to think of your hair as... well... as Bonsai on your head! Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.” | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Lammastide said: It also came down to simple aerodynamics! All that densely locked hair can get heavy, annoying... and hot! (Mine had grown about 5/6 down my back. Some locks touched my butt.)
DUDE, you ain't lyin! I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
CalhounSq said: Lammastide said: It also came down to simple aerodynamics! All that densely locked hair can get heavy, annoying... and hot! (Mine had grown about 5/6 down my back. Some locks touched my butt.)
DUDE, you ain't lyin! a high ponytail? or is that too heavy? my braids are pretty heavy too, and having a high ponytail isn't that bad i have yet to feel heavy locks tied together on the top of my head tho LOL | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Let me run my fingers through your dred locks
Run them all over your body 'til your hollor stops As in life they grow a high on high Ooh! how i love a black man oh my my Lay your body down to give yourself strength As you walk through this world of confrontation Rest your weary head and let me run my fingers through your dreds ( sing along part ) Let me run my fingers through your dred locks And rub your body down As i bathe my body in the sun In the land where life began stands a man One with nature with his head held high He never questions why Together we make the fruit of life So i love and treat him right So rest you weary head and let me run my fingers through your dreds ( sing along part ) Let me run my fingers through your dred locks And rub your body down ( mack vibe ) Let me run my fingers through your hair x4 *kinky dred love* Caress and kiss your tears away I wanna touch your body Walk through your mind Undress you slowly Take my time?? | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Muse2NOPharaoh said: Let me run my fingers through your dred locks
Run them all over your body 'til your hollor stops As in life they grow a high on high Ooh! how i love a black man oh my my Lay your body down to give yourself strength As you walk through this world of confrontation Rest your weary head and let me run my fingers through your dreds ( sing along part ) Let me run my fingers through your dred locks And rub your body down As i bathe my body in the sun In the land where life began stands a man One with nature with his head held high He never questions why Together we make the fruit of life So i love and treat him right So rest you weary head and let me run my fingers through your dreds ( sing along part ) Let me run my fingers through your dred locks And rub your body down ( mack vibe ) Let me run my fingers through your hair x4 *kinky dred love* Caress and kiss your tears away I wanna touch your body Walk through your mind Undress you slowly Take my time?? | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
SammiJ said: Muse2NOPharaoh said: Let me run my fingers through your dred locks
Run them all over your body 'til your hollor stops As in life they grow a high on high Ooh! how i love a black man oh my my Lay your body down to give yourself strength As you walk through this world of confrontation Rest your weary head and let me run my fingers through your dreds ( sing along part ) Let me run my fingers through your dred locks And rub your body down As i bathe my body in the sun In the land where life began stands a man One with nature with his head held high He never questions why Together we make the fruit of life So i love and treat him right So rest you weary head and let me run my fingers through your dreds ( sing along part ) Let me run my fingers through your dred locks And rub your body down ( mack vibe ) Let me run my fingers through your hair x4 *kinky dred love* Caress and kiss your tears away I wanna touch your body Walk through your mind Undress you slowly Take my time?? Meshell Ndegeocello Go take a listen... amazinggggg song! | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Muse2NOPharaoh said: SammiJ said: Meshell Ndegeocello Go take a listen... amazinggggg song! | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
SammiJ said: CalhounSq said: DUDE, you ain't lyin! a high ponytail? or is that too heavy? my braids are pretty heavy too, and having a high ponytail isn't that bad i have yet to feel heavy locks tied together on the top of my head tho LOL It's not that it's too heavy, it's that my hair is so long once I get to dancing around I WILL put an eye or two OUT I usually settle for a low ponytail, it just feels so plain though I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
CalhounSq said: SammiJ said: a high ponytail? or is that too heavy? my braids are pretty heavy too, and having a high ponytail isn't that bad i have yet to feel heavy locks tied together on the top of my head tho LOL It's not that it's too heavy, it's that my hair is so long once I get to dancing around I WILL put an eye or two OUT I usually settle for a low ponytail, it just feels so plain though yeh i remember the first few times i braided my hair when i was much younger, i would hurt people without even noticing i have a lot more control now | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
CalhounSq said: SammiJ said: and calhounsq, interlocking, like knotting the roots in a twisting/weaving kind of way so they're stronger as they grow
Are they super tiny? Like individual braids are? Mine are on the Cassandra Wilson tip The lastest way she's...
...got her hair did. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
theAudience said: CalhounSq said: Are they super tiny? Like individual braids are? Mine are on the Cassandra Wilson tip The lastest way she's...
...got her hair did. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 my sister has her hair like that often | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
SammiJ said: my sister has her hair like that often Looks nice but it seems like a lot of work. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 "Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
theAudience said: SammiJ said: my sister has her hair like that often Looks nice but it seems like a lot of work. tA Tribal Disorder
http://www.soundclick.com...dID=182431 yeh, it takes a few days for it to dry and set | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
SammiJ said: theAudience said: The lastest way she's...
...got her hair did. tA my sister has her hair like that often For some reason I cannot STAND the corkscrew effect on locs I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
SammiJ said: Moonwalkbjrain said: btw he's hot lol naw, he'd hold it too just in case it would snag on a passing bicycle or something and yesh, my brother is quite the looker he's a good guy Tell your brother my name is R-H-O-N-D-A....i like long walks and cuddling anyway.....I recently went and had someone retwist my hair for the first time and I hated it....it was TOO neat but my scalp was clean so it was worth it. I actually found myself untwisting some of them because she had them twisted so tight. Products: I also use Organic Root Stimulator's loc and twist gelbut I don't find myself retwisting that much anymore. I use pure olive oil and if I don't have olive oil, I use veggie oil as lammie suggested. In June, it will be three years since I sat on Sunday afternoon, washed my hair and twisted and made the decision to loc. Also, I started my locs with two-strand twists. | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Rhondab said: SammiJ said: lol naw, he'd hold it too just in case it would snag on a passing bicycle or something and yesh, my brother is quite the looker he's a good guy Tell your brother my name is R-H-O-N-D-A....i like long walks and cuddling anyway.....I recently went and had someone retwist my hair for the first time and I hated it....it was TOO neat but my scalp was clean so it was worth it. I actually found myself untwisting some of them because she had them twisted so tight. Products: I also use Organic Root Stimulator's loc and twist gelbut I don't find myself retwisting that much anymore. I use pure olive oil and if I don't have olive oil, I use veggie oil as lammie suggested. In June, it will be three years since I sat on Sunday afternoon, washed my hair and twisted and made the decision to loc. Also, I started my locs with two-strand twists. 2strand twists, did you find it was easier to loc your hair that way? | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Spookymuffin said: that pic is only horrible for the stance he's taken... | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Rhondab said: SammiJ said: lol naw, he'd hold it too just in case it would snag on a passing bicycle or something and yesh, my brother is quite the looker he's a good guy Tell your brother my name is R-H-O-N-D-A....i like long walks and cuddling anyway.....I recently went and had someone retwist my hair for the first time and I hated it....it was TOO neat but my scalp was clean so it was worth it. I actually found myself untwisting some of them because she had them twisted so tight.
How much Rhonda? Did they use gel or oil? Also, I started my locs with two-strand twists.
I sometimes toy w/ the idea of cutting off my locs & doing 2 strand twists for a while - the idea of leaving them twisted for few days then untwisting them & having this big afro-like mane of twists is just I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
SammiJ said: Rhondab said: Tell your brother my name is R-H-O-N-D-A....i like long walks and cuddling anyway.....I recently went and had someone retwist my hair for the first time and I hated it....it was TOO neat but my scalp was clean so it was worth it. I actually found myself untwisting some of them because she had them twisted so tight. Products: I also use Organic Root Stimulator's loc and twist gelbut I don't find myself retwisting that much anymore. I use pure olive oil and if I don't have olive oil, I use veggie oil as lammie suggested. In June, it will be three years since I sat on Sunday afternoon, washed my hair and twisted and made the decision to loc. Also, I started my locs with two-strand twists. 2strand twists, did you find it was easier to loc your hair that way? for me, yes, since i wasn't doing the beauty shop loc thing. It was easier for me to maintain. And Cal: They used a light gel and only paid $60 which I thought was a bargain. She was good but just didn't like it. And I do miss my twist out fro. | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Rhondab said: And Cal:
They used a light gel and only paid $60 which I thought was a bargain. She was good but just didn't like it. And I do miss my twist out fro. Damn, $60 is great. It's at least $90 where I am I never got to do the twist out fro I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Rhondab said: SammiJ said: 2strand twists, did you find it was easier to loc your hair that way? for me, yes, since i wasn't doing the beauty shop loc thing. It was easier for me to maintain. And Cal: They used a light gel and only paid $60 which I thought was a bargain. She was good but just didn't like it. And I do miss my twist out fro. Yesterday is dead...tomorrow hasnt arrived yet....i have just ONE day...
...And i'm gonna be groovy in it! | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Moonwalkbjrain said: Rhondab said: for me, yes, since i wasn't doing the beauty shop loc thing. It was easier for me to maintain. And Cal: They used a light gel and only paid $60 which I thought was a bargain. She was good but just didn't like it. And I do miss my twist out fro. Where do you live & how did it look? I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
CalhounSq said: Moonwalkbjrain said: Where do you live & how did it look? looks nice, got it done in irvington nj @ helens karizma Yesterday is dead...tomorrow hasnt arrived yet....i have just ONE day...
...And i'm gonna be groovy in it! | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |
Moonwalkbjrain said: CalhounSq said: Where do you live & how did it look? looks nice, got it done in irvington nj @ helens karizma cuz you in jersey... I'm in Indy, the relaxer capital of the world. | |
- E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator |