Locs & Stuff is my blog about my loc journey from tiny braids to Micro Locs, living in Brooklyn, NY, traveling around the world, changing the perception of Natural Hair and managing my store whatnaturalslove.com.
Does a Hair Bonnet Protect Your Locs At Night?
Bonnets for Dreads : If you have locs, more than likely you feel the need to protect your hair at night by wearing a satin lined hair bonnet, silk scarf, or some other form of hair protection. The reason being is to protect your locs from lint, frizz, and dryness – all things locs are […]
The wonders of Black Seed oil for hair growth and general health
Black Seed oil for hair : It was my namesake friend who told me years ago that Black Seed oil had grown her hair. She was a newly natural and couldn’t stop raving about this miracle oil that was moisturizing and growing her hair.
The latest case of Loc Discrimination – An Interview With LaShawn Buckman
These days, you don’t have to look hard to find stories of hair discrimination against African Americans. From elementary school children to adults in the workplace, African Americans are consistently targeted for how they wear their hair.
Dreadlock styles from Patrick Marcelino from casual to hot
A look at the Dreadlocks styles from Model/Actor Patrick Marcelino. His shoulder length hair is as versatile as the styles he rocks!
Happy News
I’m Leaving the USA, But Not Without a Grand Finale
Yes, I am leaving the USA—but not for the reasons you may think. This has been in the planning for a while. As much as I love Bed-Stuy, there is more to explore, and I’ve been preparing to embark on a new journey: traveling through Africa! However, Brooklyn wasn’t going to let me leave without […]
2024 Recap Unforgettable Moments of A Year to Remember
As 2025 dawns, we’re not just turning the page on a new year; we’re stepping into a new era of hair care, building on the incredible foundation laid in 2024. Last year was a whirlwind of innovation, creativity, and community, marked by product breakthroughs, impactful events, and significant milestones. It was a year of growth, […]
The Black & White Magic Headwrap Is Here — And It’s a Game-Changer
Let me introduce you to your new favorite accessory: the Black & White Magic Headwrap. Bold, elegant, and incredibly versatile, this piece is more than just a headwrap — it’s a statement of style, comfort, and freedom. Magic Headwrap. Style: to the Left What makes this wrap truly magic? First of all, it’s made with […]
Keti Koti, Angisas en Headwraps – Van Afrikaanse elegantie tot Surinaams Symbool
Als je ooit een prachtig gevouwen Angisa hebt gezien — de traditionele Surinaamse hoofddoek — denk je misschien dat het gewoon een stijlvolle accessoire is. Maar geloof me, onder die lagen stof schuilt een diepgeworteld verhaal van geschiedenis, cultuur en verzet. Shop de Magic Headwrap bestellen Als je de geschiedenis een beetje kent, ben je je […]
In Loving Locing Memory of Malcolm-Jamal Warner
In 2011, I had the honor of interviewing Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Most know him as Theo from The Cosby Show, but he was so much more — a poet, musician, actor, and a deeply thoughtful man who wore his locs with pride and purpose. We talked about everything: his favorite Cosby episode, his music, poetry, love, and […]
Would You Alter Your Hair for a Job? – A Revealing Exhibition that exposes White Privilege
Would you alter your hair for a job? This bold question lies at the heart of BAD Hair Uprooted: The Untold History of Black Follicles, a groundbreaking exhibition set to open on October 10 at 7 PM at Restoration Plaza in Brooklyn, NY. Through a collection of powerful interviews with non-Black individuals, this exhibition offers […]
Embrace Change: Our Big Move Means Big Savings for You!
It’s a bittersweet moment as we prepare to bid farewell to our beloved location in Bedstuy, Brooklyn, where the heart of “going-natural” and later “What Naturals Love.com” has beaten for an amazing 14 years. But change is in the air, and we’re gearing up for some restorations that lie ahead. While we eagerly anticipate the […]
Effortless Elegance: The Bedhead Loc Style That Turned Heads
Effortless Elegance: The Bedhead Loc Style That Turned Heads When Bedhead Becomes a Statement It began as an ordinary morning. A sisterlocks wearer walked into work, locs casually piled up in a loose bun. Colleagues immediately complimented her: “I like your hair up.” What they didn’t know? It wasn’t styled at all. It was simply […]