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# My Locks Journey

Natural hair care tips and products for all hair types including locs, loose natural, and braids.

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## Posts

- [How to Transition to Locs from Relaxed Hair: Step-by-Step Guide for a Healthy Start](https://mylocksjourney.com/how-to-transition-to-locs-from-relaxed-hair-step-by-step-guide-for-a-healthy-start) - Ready to go from relaxed hair to dreadlocks? Discover how to transition to locs with this easy, step-by-step guide—plus tips on growth, maintenance, and styling.
- [Types of dreads: The truth about microlocs](https://mylocksjourney.com/microlocs) - What is the difference between microlocs, sisterlocks and traditional locs? We explore types of dreads, the origins of microlocs, and debunk common myths!
- [Winter Locks Wonderland: 6 Essential Winter Haircare Tips](https://mylocksjourney.com/winter-dreads-tips) - A few years ago I moved to Canada, a country with very harsh winters. Not only was it a shock for me, it was a shock for my hair! During my first winter, my locks became extremely dry and brittle. I didn’t realize how bad my locks were until it was too late. Here are my 6 essential haircare tips for locs in winter.
- [How to fix damaged locks - My hair repair regimen](https://mylocksjourney.com/repair-damage-to-healthy-locs) - Have you ever accidentally damaged your locks? I have. My hair dying experience did not go well. I lost a lot of growth and it was heart-breaking. So I had to find a way to repair my locks and get them back to their original length. Here’s my regimen for how to grow locks over the course of about 4 months.
- [How to wash beginner locks](https://mylocksjourney.com/how-to-wash-starter-locs) - When you’re in the beginner phase of your locks journey, you have to be very careful when you wash your hair. Doing the wrong thing can cause them to unravel and slow down the locking process. Here is a step by step guide on how to wash starter locs.
- [Easy hairstyles for all locks](https://mylocksjourney.com/loc-styles-for-medium-hair) - Finding ways to style your locks can be a challenge sometimes. However, the challenge usually stems from lack of ideas, not the complexity of them. Therefore, here are some loc styles for medium hair to help you out.
- [5 easy ways to curl your locs](https://mylocksjourney.com/how-to-curl-locs) - As you guys know, one of my favorite ways to style my locs is to curl them. This can be achieved using several different methods. Here are 5 easy ways to curl locs.
- [My Hair wash Routine: How I wash my locs](https://mylocksjourney.com/my-hair-wash-routine-how-i-wash-my-locs) - Washing your hair is an important part of your haircare routine. While everyone does things differently, there are some hair wash steps that you shouldn\'t skip, so I figured it was best that I create a post showing exactly how I wash my locs.
- [Self retightening tips: Interlocking for dummies](https://mylocksjourney.com/self-retighten) - Sometimes due to certain circumstances, you are left with a long period of time between retightenings/retwists. That means we have to do everything we can to maintain our own locks. After almost 9 weeks of doing the routines in my previous post, I decided to self-retighten for the first time ever! Let me share with you some of the things that I learnt along the way.
- [Frizzy locs: Should I be loc grooming or loc pruning?](https://mylocksjourney.com/frizzy-locs) - While it is perfectly fine to be free form in your lock journey, a lot of men and women prefer their locs to be groomed. The fuzziness mostly happens with beginner locs; however, sometimes due to your specific hair type or just natural causes, your locks can get a little fuzzy. Loc grooming, rather than loc pruning, is the key to fixing this.
- [Hair colouring disaster? The time I dyed my locks blue and purple](https://mylocksjourney.com/blue-locs-dye-disaster) - I know some of you may be feeling the urge to change your hair colour. I understand; it’s good to switch it up sometimes. However, you have to make sure that you do it right. Unfortunately for me, I learnt this the hard way. Let me share with you my hair dye woes.
- [How to prevent lint and buildup](https://mylocksjourney.com/lint-build-up-in-locs) - Lint and buildup are common enemies of locs. As always, prevention is better than cure, so it is important that we do our best to avoid them as much as possible. Here are several ways that you can reduce and prevent lint and buildup in locs.
- [Simple loc updo for dummies #2](https://mylocksjourney.com/easy-loc-updo-styles-2) - As you guys know, I am not a styling expert so I like to find super easy loc styles that even the stylistically challenged, like myself, can do. Here is another easy loc updo.
- [What are loc holes? How to repair a hole in your lock](https://mylocksjourney.com/loc-holes) - Have you ever found a gap or hole in your loc? Don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world. This is a common problem for people with locs, especially those with interlocs. Keep on reading for how to fix holes in locs, as well as how to prevent them.
- [How to fix thinning edges](https://mylocksjourney.com/how-to-fix-thinning-hair-edges) - A lot of people with locs have thinning hair or bald spots at their temples. Many think it’s because of locks, but for me, it was one of the reasons that I got locs in the first place. Here\'s what I did to fix my thin edges.
- [How to dye dark hair naturally: red ochre (iron oxide)](https://mylocksjourney.com/how-to-dye-dark-hair-naturally-red-ochre) - As you know, I really wanted to dye my locks this summer and I was trying to avoid the damage that I did to my hair the last time. So I focused on how to dye dark hair naturally. I came across a powder clay substance called red ochre (also known as red iron oxide or red clay). Here’s how it went.
- [Bleaching and dying without damaging your locks](https://mylocksjourney.com/bleaching-locs) - Bleaching locs always poses a high risk of damage. However, if done correctly, your locs can walk away unscathed. In this post, I explore how to bleach without damage.
- [Should I get locs? - How to decide if to lock your hair](https://mylocksjourney.com/deciding-to-lock-your-hair) - Over the years, quite a number of people have come to me wondering if they should get locks. I always tell every person the exact same thing: it depends. Here are 4 main questions that every person should ask themselves before deciding to lock their hair.
- [Advice for beginner locs](https://mylocksjourney.com/advice-for-beginner-locs) - If you are in the beginning stages of sisterlocks or dreadlocks, I’m sure you’re feeling a little anxious; constantly worrying about what to do or if you’re even doing it right; you don’t want to mess anything up and prolong the maturing process. It can be a little nerve-wrecking, but here are a few things that I learnt while going through my beginner locks phase that I\'m sure will help.
- [Types of dreads: Is there a difference between sisterlocks and traditional locs?](https://mylocksjourney.com/dreadlocks-and-sisterlocks) - I\'ve noticed that a lot of people don\'t know that there are different types of dreads. In fact, many people have never even heard of sisterlocks. So here is a brief overview of what is the difference between sisterlocks and dreadlocks.
- [Dos and Don'ts for Locks (Part 1)](https://mylocksjourney.com/how-to-care-for-locs) - We all experience the trial and error phase in caring for our locs. For me, some things were very successful, while others were a complete disaster. I have definitely learnt a lot along the way. In order to help you avoid the disasters, I am going to share with you some of my general dos and don\'ts for locks.
- [Hairstyles for short locks](https://mylocksjourney.com/hairstyles-for-short-locs) - I know that short locks can be a pain. When I was first starting out, I found it very difficult to style my hair. I even used to wear a tam! Eventually I found some styles that worked for me. Here are 5 hairstyles for short locs.
- [What should I moisturize with? - Is rose water for locs?](https://mylocksjourney.com/rose-water-for-locs) - It can be hard to determine the best way to moisturize your locs, without causing buildup. In this post, we\'ll explore if rose water is really appropriate for locs.
- [Types of dreads: Interlocs vs  Sisterlocks vs Palm rolled locks](https://mylocksjourney.com/interlocs-sisterlocks-and-palm-rolling) - Deciding on the type of dreads you want can be hard. To help you with your decision, I’ll give a brief overview of the difference between interlocs and sisterlocks, as well as the advantages/disadvantages of interlocs when compared to palm rolling.
- [3 ways to remove lint/buildup from your locks](https://mylocksjourney.com/ways-to-fix-dirty-dreads) - Lint and buildup can accumulate in your locks quite easily. It can happen from things shedding like towels or scarves, or from product residue being left behind. It’s very important that you try to prevent this from occurring, as prevention is always better than cure. However, lint and buildup will inevitably sneak their way in, so here are 3 ways to fix it.
- [How to do your edges](https://mylocksjourney.com/edges-with-locs) - Edges have become very crucial to a person’s appearance. People with locks are no exception. There are several other ways that a person can do their edges; some with products and some without any at all. Here are 3 main ways that you can have locs with edges.
- [Why I locked my hair](https://mylocksjourney.com/why-locs) - I get asked all the time: why locs? why did I start this journey in the first place? So I decided to get a little more personal on my blog and write a post about why locs were for me.
- [Simple loc updo for dummies](https://mylocksjourney.com/loc-updo) - Updos are hairstyles that every person should have in their repertoire for a fancy occasion. The thing is that for locs the tutorials are few and far between. Not to mention, they are usually complex, at least too complex for a non-stylist like me. Here is one of the easiest ways to do a loc updo.
- [How to maintain locks in long waits between retightenings/retwists](https://mylocksjourney.com/how-to-maintain-locs-between-retwists) - Unfortunately, we are facing a global crisis right now: the covid-19 pandemic. In most countries all non-essential personnel have been encouraged or even mandated to quarantine themselves. This means that if your retightening appointment is coming up, you’re out of luck! So I decided to share with you how I’m maintaining my locks at home.
- [7 Cute Curly Loc Styles](https://mylocksjourney.com/curly-loc-styles) - Curling your hair is one of the easiest ways to create a whole new look. It can turn a basic style into something sophisticated without much effort. Not to mention, you can curl at any loc length, even if you have really short locks. Here are some really easy curly locs styles.
- [How to lighten hair naturally - does hydrogen peroxide and baking soda really work?](https://mylocksjourney.com/hydrogen-peroxide-baking-soda) - I’m trying to avoid bleaching my hair. So I’ve been trying popular methods for how to lighten hair naturally. So now for the moment of truth. Does hydrogen peroxide and baking soda on black hair really work?
- [Easy loc bun hairstyles (Part 1)](https://mylocksjourney.com/loc-bun-hairstyles) - Doing a loc bun is one of the easiest ways to style locks, to style hair in general in fact. They can range from casual to elegant, depending on how you style them. Here are 7 styles incorporating loc buns.
- [Faux locs on locs? Key tips for loc extensions](https://mylocksjourney.com/faux-locs-on-locs) - Loc extensions are something that people often want to know about. It is a huge pain waiting for your locks to grow. Others just want to switch things up with a different look. For me, it was a little bit of both. So I wondered: can you put faux locs on real locs? It turned out that you can, but in order to not damage your locks, you should follow a few guidelines which will be discussed in this post.
- [How to lighten hair naturally - does lemon really work?](https://mylocksjourney.com/how-to-lighten-hair-naturally) - Recently, I have been contemplating dying my hair again, but I am really skeptical about bleaching due to my last experience. So I decided to research how to lighten hair naturally, and came across the lemon juice method and decided to give it a shot.
- [How to start locs: Pros and cons of various locking methods](https://mylocksjourney.com/how-to-start-dreads) - We often talk a lot about maintenance but not enough about the installation itself. Deciding on what type of dreads you want is essential, but then you face the problem of which locking method is best suited to you. Here are the main ways to lock your hair, as well as their various pros and cons.
- [Easy loc bun hairstyles (Part 2)](https://mylocksjourney.com/loc-buns-hairstyles) - Loc buns are a simple way to style your locks, and there are so many ways in which you can incorporate them. View this post for more easy hairstyles incorporating loc buns.
- [Dos and Don’ts for Locks (Part 2)](https://mylocksjourney.com/how-to-maintain-dreads) - I’ve amassed a few more tips for how to maintain dreads. This post is a second instalment to my original post: Dos and Donts for Locks.
- [Should you trim your locs?](https://mylocksjourney.com/trim-locs) - I recently came across someone who trims their locs regularly, and it made me wonder: Is it even necessary to trim locs? Should I be trimming mine? So I decided to do a little research.
- [Easy hairstyles for all locks - Part 2](https://mylocksjourney.com/easy-loc-styles-for-women) - Sometimes, it can be hard finding ideas for how to style long, medium or short locs. Here is Part 2 of Easy hairstyles for all locks.
- [What you need to know before choosing a Loctician](https://mylocksjourney.com/choosing-a-loctician) - Choosing a loctician can be very difficult. Avoid these common mistakes and find out what factors you should consider to find the best fit.

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