Loc Lessons Part 2

In Loc Lessons Part 1, I gave you all of the warm and fuzzy lessons that I learned.  Based on a request from an esteemed reader, I am providing you with Loc Lessons Part 2, to share the fond memories I have of impeccable loc maintenance.

I started my locs while working in corporate.  Therefore, I had a heightened sense of awareness of how they were groomed as I knew that I was pushing the envelope with my individual style.  I opted to have my locs professionally washed and twisted every two weeks.  I never did my loc maintenance myself. After one (very private) attempt that I decided that I did not EVER want to again. (you may do well with it, but I stayed in my lane - and at the shop)

For loc wearers, it is important that you eithier a) are really great at doing them yourself (with strong arms and shoulders) or b) have an amazing loctician.  I am proud to say that I had b., an amazing loctician working with my hair during that time.  She was extremely kind and patient with me.  Her name was Latriese Sanders Paxton.  She owns a salon in downtown East Point, Georgia, called the Ella Rose Salon (http://www.ellarosesalon.com/).  Latriese had and has a wonderful calm spirit and energy that transfers easily to your hair.  She NEVER cut corners on the quality of products used in my hair.  Her full service loc maintenance consisted of a deep cleansing and scalp massaging shampoo, conditioning, deep conditioning (when needed), twist and style.

Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Peppermint Soap was my shampoo of choice.  (I actually love to use Dr. Bronner's to cleanse my whole body).  Dr. Bronner's worked well with a prescription shampoo that I had to use for a scalp condition.  She also used the Aveda Rosemary Mint conditioner which was AMAZING for regular and deep conditioning.    She alternated between essential oils of lemongrass and lavender with shea butter, Carol's Daughter Loc Butter and Nature's Blessing for twisting and moisturizing.

I love big hair!  So I usually opted to have my locs set on (gray) rods for amazing curls and body that would last until my next visit.  I also I enjoyed wearing my locs braided and/or pinned up in fabulous up dos.  Loc Lesson:  You have lots of styling options.

I loved my locs and even though I no longer wear them, I have not ruled them out as a preferred hair style.  I got nostalgic just writing this blog!

Loc Love!

The Natural Darling