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
Hair Straightening Chemicals Associated With Uterine Cancer Risk
CONSUMER ALERTS | DEC 13, 2022 An NIH-funded study published in October 2022 found an association between women who regularly used chemical hair relaxer products and uterine cancer. Study participants who used hair relaxers were at an elevated risk of developing uterine cancer (endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma) compared to participants who did not use […]
Get Free Leather Hair tie that reads: I Love My Hair for Black History Month
Good hair ties are not easy to find. Most hair ties for locs or natural hair pull out your strands. Some are either too tight or become too loose outstretching their functionality after only a few uses. And, they aren’t even cute. These are just basic looking hair ties that lack functionality. Why do we still put up with them? WNL to the rescue Luckily […]
Happy Black History Month
Happy Black History Month! To start the celebration off we give away our new designed Leather Hair Ties Read on …
Who Do You Support on Giving Tuesday?
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, […]
Dreadlocks in Nigeria: Dreadlocks are Associated with Beliefs about Danger
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 […]
Why you should stop using shampoo on your locs
Why you should stop using shampoo on your locs : It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that you need to wash your locs with shampoo . After all, it’s what we’ve always done and what we’re used to—but it’s not the best choice for your hair. (Why you should stop using shampoo […]
How a Facebook group helped turn Hair pain into Hair Joy
Hair pain into Hair Joy : The worst nightmare for any parent is to discover that their child is being bullied in school. I mean, when your child waves at you while boarding the school bus in the morning, you just want to believe that they would feel safe and protected while in school. You […]
How to get your locs to shine with the Loc Glove ; No products needed
Get your Locs to Shine with the Loc Glove : Have you been desirous to achieve an exceptional shine for you locs but can’t seem to find the remedy? Well, you have clicked and connected to the right link that will not only advise you of the product but guide you through the entire process. […]
Embracing frizzy locs and curly ends in the first months of my Braidlocs Journey
Frizzy locs and curly ends : Starting locs is quite a journey. Even if you’ve done your research and kind of know what to expect, going through the experience makes a whole lot of difference. The magical stage ( frizzy locs) For a majority of people the most challenging stage is the beginning […]