Lessons I've learned from Locking Hair.

23. A good Loctician listens to you.


I've inherited many clients. Often I hear, my locks are too small or too big. I wish somebody would have told me that I have a choice. When deciding on your locktician, please confirm that they are listening to YOU!!! Furthermore, please make sure they can fulfill your needs.

Lessons I've learned from Locking Hair.

22. You must consider your environment when selecting your hair care products?

What is the air like where you live? Do you live in a dessert? Do you live in a cold and dry environment? In order for your hair to flourish, you hair care products must address your environment. If you need help, ask a natural hair care consultant.

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21. Once you started your locks, you may not "like" your hair for up to 1 year.

I've had many clients declare that they didn't "like" their hair until they were one year into the locking process. While this comment is surprising to me, I've learned that this thought is very common. In the end, I am pleased that my clients have stayed with me throughout their locking journey and kept their commitment to the hair locking process.

To my readers, please know that it is common to "not like" your hair for awhile. Nonetheless I reiterate to my new clients at each visit, please enjoy all stages of your locks. Once that stage is gone, it will never return.

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20. Loc Socs are great!!

Hey, have you heard about Loc Socs? Loc Socs are one of the most innovative Loc (Lock)head wrapping products on the market today. For more information, please visit their website at locsocs.com. For my clients, please know that I sell Loc Socs. :)

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19. You can start locks with extensions. The lock extensions techniques I've come across on my path are: kinky braids, kinky twists (w/wo extensions) and lock (looking) extensions.

To learn more about the these techniques, please feel free to leave a comment. Or, consult with a knowledgeable Locktician

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18. Do you want locks that are not cultivated with gel, honey, teas, someone's "special recipe" or beeswax? If so, perhaps you should consider Sisterlocks.

Over time, gel, honey, teas, someone's "special recipe" and beeswax products will build up on locks and causes mildew like smell and/or a heavy glaze on your hair. Often, clients want to get rid of the mildew like smell and glaze. What you should know is.......THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO HAPPEN TO YOU!!!!

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17. If your locks break, save your locks in a ziplock plastic bag.

It is possible to repair and/or reattach your locks. A creative and skillful locktician can assist you with your lock repair needs.

Lessons I've learned from Locking Hair

16. After each lock maintence session, ask for a "lock check up".

A "lock check up" is a status check on the progress of your locks. ( I made the phrase up.)
By "lock check up", I mean simply ask your locktician, how your hair is doing? Often, lockticians see the damage or progress of your hair before you do. In addition, "lock check ups" offer you the opportunity to learn more about your hair. I will provide you with an example.
During a lock maintience session, I may notice that my client's hair is dryer than normal. Below is a typical "lock check up" conversation:
Client: How my hair is doing?
Octavia: Wow, your hair is really dry. What have you been doing?
Client: I bought this great new leave-in conditioner.
Octavia: Please discontinue using that product. Why did you decide to select that product?

In the end, the client and I brainstorm about a possible new product that works better for their hair type.

Always remember, beautiful locks are cultivated; locks must be nourished properly!

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15. You can dye your hair with Henna and Indigo to achieve the following colors: red, chocolate brown or black. Please note that red can only be achieved if your natural hair is grey or brown.

Henna and Indigo are plants. These plants can help us to dye and condition our hair naturally with no harsh side effects.

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14. Prior to starting your locks, please review lock photo galleries and talk to your locktician about your desired lock size.

Often, I've run into clients whose locks were started by another locktician. The biggest complaint I hear is that they were never given a choice about the size of their locks. Because of this, I recommend that you should plan to talk about your desired "lock size" before starting your locks. Always remember, you HAVE A CHOICE!! If no options are given during a consultation, perhaps you should try a new locktician.