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In the heart of Brooklyn’s Coney Island, a vibrant and soul-stirring event takes place every second Saturday in June: The People of the Sun Tribute to the Ancestors of the Middle Passage. As they described it: A day full of poetry, dancing and love. Of all the cultural events in Brooklyn, this one was […]
Memorial Day weekend at BAM is almost a staple for me. It is the event that inspired me to take photos of Natural hair 20 years ago, which turned into my photo book and exhibition BAD Hair Uprooted. This year I went for the full experience. The theme was Ghana. The Main Performance: A Journey Through Ghanaian […]
Sheena is a proud loc wearer who started her journey in March of 2008. She decided to lock her hair because she wanted a style that she could maintain on her own, as she was going back to school for grad school and knew that she wouldn’t have much time to do her hair. She […]
“Am I seeing things or is Halle’s hair in a short curly bob!?” The 2023 Met Gala was a night to remember with its enchanting theme of romance and remembrance. Among the many breathtaking looks, one of the most striking was Halle Bailey’s revolutionary take on loc styles. The young singer and actress proved once again […]
July 4th 2013 was one of those marvelous 80 plus degrees days in the Commadore Barry Park of Brooklyn where the International African Arts Festival celebrated the last day of its annual 4 day event. The fields were colorfully graced with treasures from the Diaspora enticingly showed off by vendors from all over the world participating […]
Dread Wash Day No More: Bringing Out the Best in Your Locs with Shampoo Bombs and Loc Basins! Have you heard about the newest trend in loc care? Loc Bombs are becoming increasingly popular among queens with dreadlocks as an effective way to cleanse and add moisture to their hair. Not only do these shampoo bombs provide […]
Essential Items You Need For Starter Locs Starting your loc journey can be exciting and nerve-racking all at once. Let’s take the mystery out of your journey by naming five products that will jump-start your journey and give you beautiful results with your starter locs. The following five essential products will keep your hair healthy […]
Celebrating the Publication of my very 1st Natural hair book, Kroeshaar, Wat je Moet Weten en Meer. Today, March 9, marks the 20th anniversary of the very first book about natural hair in the Netherlands entitled: ‘Kroeshaar, wat je moet weten en meer’. Natural hair was still quite controversial back then. Discussing natural hair issues felt […]
Meet J. R E N E E, the beauty who showed off the loc glove on her waist-length Sisterlocks You may have already admired her beautiful waist-length Sisterlocks without knowing her name. J. Renee is the beauty who showed off how she uses the Loc Glove on her 14 year long Sisterlocks in a reel on Instagram. She […]
Jessica Ausonatural Davis, a Sisterlocks consultant wrote the following post in the facebook group ‘Sisterlocked and Loving it’: My beautiful client, has had Sisterlocks for 12 years. 20in and today she decides to chop and retighten😱🥳🔥💜 in a few months I will lighten her and deposit her favorite color for her bday. Her client’s 12-year-old […]
What Is a Loc Glove and How Often Should You Use It? Loc care just got easier! The innovative WNL Loc Glove is transforming the way we care for our locs and natural hair. If you’re looking for a simple, effective way to keep your locs shiny, frizz-free, and lint-free, this guide is for you. […]
Our society has evolved over the years, from small close-knit units, to a global village of people drawn together in appreciation of their roots and heritage. On different levels, including music, film, body art, virtues and beautiful conversation, we have all formed new communities. Here everyone is safe to be themselves, and give their time, […]
So I got my hair retightened by stylist Nicole at Sabine’s Hallway Natural Hair Salon in Brooklyn, New York. They are on Nostrand Avenue and they did a really good job. But now it’s time to take them out for a curly look and see how that looks. Keep watching. So taking this hair out […]
Twelve and a half years later. That’s how long it’s been since I got locked up. The big Sisterlocks’ price question constitutes a yes or no answer, right? Also see Is Sisterlocks Really worth it? Let me explain. Strike 1. During that first year, my consultant did not show up to all of my retightening, and […]
Dreadlocks in Nigeria : A grown man in the streets of Nigeria is bound to attract attention especially if he has his hair loc’d. And it’s not positive attention! Regardless of being educated and achieving higher social status, many people still hold on to stereotypes about locs. Dreadlocked men are mostly associated with danger and […]
How to use the WNL Loc Glove to groom Locs, Sisterlocks and Dreadlocks Looking for an easy way to keep your locs fresh, lint-free, and shiny? The WNL Loc Glove is revolutionizing loc care. Whether you have traditional locs, Sisterlocks, or micro locs, this anti-static glove will become your favorite tool to groom and pamper your […]