Skincare/Beauty/Haircare Random Thoughts

[fckyoupayme]

Hello fellow loc sisters I’m five months into my journey. Any tips for your girl? Styles, YouTube channels, products?

 

[Virtuous_Brotha]

I've noticed these small brown spots on my face over the past coupe of months or so and im not sure how long they've actually been there. I'm 26 am I getting age spots already or is this hyperpigmentation?

 

[13473]

I've noticed these small brown spots on my face over the past coupe of months or so and im not sure how long they've actually been there. I'm 26 am I getting age spots already or is this hyperpigmentation?

age spots

 

[Virtuous_Brotha]

age spots

That's one possibility another is excess production of melanin causing hyper pigmentation. I might need to get up on some skin lightening soaps

 

[fkthisgaysite]

Hey ladies...

I want some loccs and been thinkin about it.

Rn it prolly still aint shyt to twist fr but what are some shyt I can do/use/buy for hair care and prep for loccs?

I been told "I got that good ass thick hair". My barbers always tell me to not wear hats n shyt cuz "my hair so nice". Hopefully them quotes can put an idea of tha type of hair texture I got.

My mom mixed wit black/white and my dad full black if that info helps too (idk just tryin to get good advice lol)

 

[fckyoupayme]

Hey ladies...

I want some loccs and been thinkin about it.

Rn it prolly still aint shyt to twist fr but what are some shyt I can do/use/buy for hair care and prep for loccs?

I been told "I got that good ass thick hair". My barbers always tell me to not wear hats n shyt cuz "my hair so nice". Hopefully them quotes can put an idea of tha type of hair texture I got.

My mom mixed wit black/white and my dad full black if that info helps too (idk just tryin to get good advice lol)

Everyone’s hair is different. Therefore your locs will be unique to your hair texture. There isn’t much you need to do other than let you hair grow. You should research different kinds of locs and decide which route you want to take. Figure out what size you want. Find a good Loctician or teach yourself to retest. Good luck!

 

[Yinny]

I ordered a thing of my custom foundation from Lancôme, paid $75 instead of $90 for it. Now my BF won’t be getting me makeup for Xmas, I have more than enough.

 

[Mike809]

How yall get the dandruff off your locs? i just started the process about a month ago , and
i was told not to wash it in the meantime. So , it only gets washed once a month when i go back to the salon.

 

[™BlackPearl The Empress™]

Hello fellow loc sisters I’m five months into my journey. Any tips for your girl? Styles, YouTube channels, products?

1. Deep condition. My locs are 2" from my butt and lifted but I have no thinning. Locs need the same love loose hair needs.
2. Instead of using gel use foam. Your retwist will stay longer and it doesn't cause build up
3. Try not to do too many styles. It causes breakage
4. It is okay to retwist whenever you want as long as you don't do it tight. People who say to wait are the same people retweeting tight as hell and be the same ones who end up with bald spots. I have retwisted my hair every 2 weeks for years. I do just enough to make it neat and make sure there isn't even the tightest pull. Granted you won't end up with the smoothest loc but you will get a fuller loc.
5. Get an extra small crochet needle. It's a great way to make locs neat.

 

[fckyoupayme]

1. Deep condition. My locs are 2" from my butt and lifted but I have no thinning. Locs need the same love loose hair needs.
2. Instead of using gel use foam. Your retwist will stay longer and it doesn't cause build up
3. Try not to do too many styles. It causes breakage
4. It is okay to retwist whenever you want as long as you don't do it tight. People who say to wait are the same people retweeting tight as hell and be the same ones who end up with bald spots. I have retwisted my hair every 2 weeks for years. I do just enough to make it neat and make sure there isn't even the tightest pull. Granted you won't end up with the smoothest loc but you will get a fuller loc.
5. Get an extra small crochet needle. It's a great way to make locs neat.

Thank you! 9 months in now. I’ve never loc’ed my hair; I always go to the loctician who started me off once a month. How do I go about learning how to retest my hair on my own? Also, I asked my loctician about conditioning and she said it wasn’t necessary. Right or wrong?

 

[™BlackPearl The Empress™]

How yall get the dandruff off your locs? i just started the process about a month ago , and
i was told not to wash it in the meantime. So , it only gets washed once a month when i go back to the salon.

You need a new stylist. The flakes are from excessive products. Hair should be washed every 2 weeks and helps you hair loc. I'm telling you now to find someone more qualified or you'll regret it years down the road. You should not flakes in your locs especially new locs.

 

[™BlackPearl The Empress™]

Thank you! 9 months in now. I’ve never loc’ed my hair; I always go to the loctician who started me off once a month. How do I go about learning how to retest my hair on my own? Also, I asked my loctician about conditioning and she said it wasn’t necessary. Right or wrong?

I personally deep condition. There is a reason some people have beautiful locs down to their butt and others are dry and breaking and it is because of moisture.

Retwisting is so simple. You just palm roll and use some clips so that it dries. Super easy.

Check out Damien Walters on YouTube. I learned everything I know watching his videos.

 

[fckyoupayme]

I personally deep condition. There is a reason some people have beautiful locs down to their butt and others are dry and breaking and it is because of moisture.

Retwisting is so simple. You just palm roll and use some clips so that it dries. Super easy.

Check out Damien Walters on YouTube. I learned everything I know watching his videos.

Thank you and will do!

 

[Yinny]

So I signed up for a few modeling gigs over the past couple of weeks, starting with a blowout at a newish salon, came out really nice and an eye makeup this morning out in Brooklyn. She asked if it was okay to pass along my info to her fellow stylists for hair as well, I'm happy to do it. Can't wait! Unsee — Free online private photos sharing

 

[Pseudonym]

I just bought my first wig because I was too afraid to straighten my hair (it's been 4 yrs).... I'm in love ladies... In love.... I am (was) so anti wigs but pressed hair in 10 mins.... Talk me out of it ladies (and men) I didn't want to go down this path...my fam are experts

Edit:
How do I keep it snug without tearing up my edges??