lark’s head knot
A knot that is used to secure single-ended locks to to the base of real locks for decorative purposes. This knot is also known as a “cow hitch knot.”
Read MoreA knot that is used to secure single-ended locks to to the base of real locks for decorative purposes. This knot is also known as a “cow hitch knot.”
Read MoreA variant method the LOC method for moisturizing brushable hair after washing. The name of the method is an acronym for “Liquid-Cream-Oil.” A water-based moisturizer is applied to the hair first, then a heavy cream...
Read MoreA method of moisturizing brushable hair after washing. The name of the method is an acronym for “Liquid-Oil-Cream.” A water-based moisturizer is applied to the hair first, then a sealant oil is applied over it....
Read MoreAn external product, such as a spray or rinse, that “accelerates” the maturation process by creating a chemical environment in the hair that damages the cuticle layer and encourages the strands to knot.
Read MoreLocks that have not reached maturation.
Read MoreA method of starting locks by heavily teasing sections of hair.
Read MoreA protective style where natural hair is braided with an extension, typically synthetic hair. Box braids are sometimes wrapped with an outer layer of synthetic hair mimic the look of locs.
Read MoreA braiding technique used to braid synthetic locks into brushable hair.
Read MoreLocks started from braids. A head of loose hair is sectioned and braided, and the new growth comes in as locks. Once enough new growth has come in at the roots, the braids may be kept at the ends or cut off. In the case of...
Read MoreLock brushing is a method to remove lint and other topical debris from the surface of locks. This technique also redistributes natural scalp oils found at the root of your lock down through the lower shaft, which tends to be...
Read MoreRoot rubbing in a clockwise pattern. Clockwise rubbing is not any more or less advantageous than counterclockwise rubbing.
Read MoreComb coils are a method of starting locs in tightly coiled and kinky hair types. The hair is sectioned, and each section is spun into a soft coil shape using a fine-tooth comb. The tight natural curl pattern of each hair strand...
Read MoreA variety of techniques that use a small crochet hook to start locks, tighten them, add extensions, or pull in loose hair.
Read MoreCrocheting is a slang term for “crochet hooking.” Though they use the same tools, this terminology often is confused with the yarn craft, so “crochet hooking” may be preferred for clarity.
Read MoreLocks that were started manually with a starting method, as opposed to locks that were started by freeforming.
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