Dread 'Stank Heads'................


Tony said:
How Do You Get locs to Stay Locked!!!!
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Tony, it's really going to depend on your grade of hair on how fast your hair will lock. If you have really coarse hair, it could lock up in a few short months.
But if you have fine or "so called good" hair, the process will take longer.
It locks (at least for when I had locs) when you're consistent with maintaining TWISTS. After some months, you will start to fill balls/knots in your twists; the matted hair is beginning to permanently lock. Once it starts to lock, it will lock pretty fast.

For me, my hair locked after 6 months. Nowadays, you have natural hair specialists who can help you achieve locs. There are also hair care products for those who desire twists, coils and locs. I locked my own hair and started doing others who wanted twists or locs when I lived in Jackson.

It takes a lot of maintenance to have locs... especially if you want them to look good (and clean).
 
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CriTAUcal said:
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Tony, it's really going to depend on your grade of hair on how fast your hair will lock. If you have really course hair, it could lock up in a few short months.
But if you have fine or "so called good" hair, the process will take longer.
It locks (at least for when I had locs) when you're consistent with maintaining TWISTS. After some months, you will start to fill balls/knots in your twists; the matted hair is beginning to permanently lock. Once it starts to lock, it will lock pretty fast.

For me, my hair locked after 6 months. Nowadays, you have natural hair specialists who can help you achieve locs. There are also hair care products for those who desire twits, coils and locs. I locked my own hair and started doing others who wanted twists or locs when I lived in Jackson.

It takes a lot of maintenance to have locs... especially if you want them to look good (and clean).
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It Took me a Minute for mine to lock because of my hair grade........ I hated and was confused when female kept asking, " How do you get your hair so Curly", "Did you Put a Process in your Head" "Do you have Straw Curls???"
Baby its just my hair....:noidea:
It wasnt until after I cut them off is when I found out wat "Straw Curls" was.....:noidea:
 
Tony said:
I thought locs were maintenance free.
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No indeed!
It takes work to have locs and even HARDER work when you're trying to get them to lock.
And once they do lock, you still have to maintain the hair, because you're going to always have new growth (at the root), which will need to be twisted.

That's part of the reason why I'm still on the fence about growing my locs back. It's work (and/or money to have a stylist do it for you).
 
JagGrad said:
It Took me a Minute for mine to lock because of my hair grade........ I hated and was confused when female kept asking, " How do you get your hair so Curly", "Did you Put a Process in your Head" "Do you have Straw Curls???"
Baby its just my hair....:noidea:
It wasnt until after I cut them off is when I found out wat "Straw Curls" was.....:noidea:
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I'm getting asked that now.

Straw sets are sooooo cute! But it's funny they were asking you that! :lol:
 
CriTAUcal said:
No indeed!
It takes work to have locs and even HARDER work when you're trying to get them to lock.
And once they do lock, you still have to maintain the hair, because you're going to always have new growth (at the root), which will need to be twisted.

That's part of the reason why I'm still on the fence about growing my locs back. It's work (and/or money to have a stylist do it for you).
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oh well nevermind, I just get tired of
all the questions about my hair.
I just tell them I'm 2 parts Jeep Cherokee.
 
Tony said:
oh well nevermind, I just get tired of
all the questions about my hair.
I just tell them I'm 2 parts Jeep Cherokee.
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Bruh if you have a good grade of hair then it will take a longggg time. It took almost two year for mines to locs all the way....
 
CriTAUcal said:
No indeed!
It takes work to have locs and even HARDER work when you're trying to get them to lock.
And once they do lock, you still have to maintain the hair, because you're going to always have new growth (at the root), which will need to be twisted.

That's part of the reason why I'm still on the fence about growing my locs back. It's work (and/or money to have a stylist do it for you).
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:lecture::lecture: so true

Crit, I think my reason for keeping mines so long is because there a lady in Houston who will retwist them for 25$.... Everyone else want 65 and 70 dollars which I will not PAY!!!!! I go back at least every week or every other week depending on whats going on for the week..... Good straight hair needs steady attention especially when it comes to locs..... I sometimes be like got dammit why cant I have NAPPY HAIR..... :lol::lol::lol:

Crit get'em back gul........
 
I tried while in college. That mess looked like "straw curls". It was just long twists really. My hair wouldn't lock. The chick who used to try to do it would use beeswax, gel, and that damn Pump It Up. That was useless.
 
GramUntilDeath said:
Bruh if you have a good grade of hair then it will take a longggg time. It took almost two year for mines to locs all the way....
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thats what I was told in my consultation. i went ahead and let her do the comb twists to start them, but I washed them out after about 5 weeks when I started thinking about how long she told me it would take for them to completely loc. :scared: Plus they were beginning to look ugly cause they needed to be retwisted, but i was still getting compliments. People were asking me all types of questions about the process, I was like I don't know i just started, but bout to stop. :lol: I'll try it again when my patience is better.

JSU*Toi has long BEAUTIFUL locs! :nod:

jagface said:
I tried while in college. That mess looked like "straw curls". It was just long twists really. My hair wouldn't lock. The chick who used to try to do it would use beeswax, gel, and that damn Pump It Up. That was useless.
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HEYAL Nah! :tdown::tdown::tdown:
 
jagface said:
I tried while in college. That mess looked like "straw curls". It was just long twists really. My hair wouldn't lock. The chick who used to try to do it would use beeswax, gel, and that damn Pump It Up. That was useless.
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That MESS will have your hair dirty no doubt....... GUD uses Jamican Mango and Lime gel. The lady who does my hair will not use beeswax or honey on your hair..... Alll it does is stick to your hair and hold dust and dirt........
 
XHALE9802 said:
thats what I was told in my consultation. i went ahead and let her do the comb twists to start them, but I washed them out after about 5 weeks when I started thinking about how long she told me it would take for them to completely loc. :scared: Plus they were beginning to look ugly cause they needed to be retwisted, but i was still getting compliments. People were asking me all types of questions about the process, I was like I don't know i just started, but bout to stop. :lol: I'll try it again when my patience is better.
JSU*Toi has long BEAUTIFUL locs! :nod:



HEYAL Nah! :tdown::tdown::tdown:
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You gotta have patience to go through the process..... It will make you wanna give up but once they get normally past your ears then things start becoming a bit better....... I think the FRIZZY look after like three days is what made me mad in the beginning.... Most folks in my hometown ask me all the time why would I get LOCS with a good grade of hair likes mines...... My answer has always been---- I WANTED TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT...... I was actually suppose to cut them off in January 2010 but decided to keep going... Imma have them cut a little bit there getting tooooooooo long...
 
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GramUntilDeath said:
You gotta have patience to go through the process..... It will make you wanna give up but once they get normally past your ears then things start becoming a bit better....... I think the FRIZZY look after like three days is what made me mad in the beginning.... Most folks in my hometown ask me all the time why would I get LOCS with a good grade of hair likes mines...... My answer has always been---- I WANTED TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT...... I was actually suppose to cut them off in January 2010 but decided to keep going... Imma have them cut a little bit there getting tooooooooo long...
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And this is why it IS NOT just a style! :lecture:
 
GramUntilDeath said:
Crit get'em back gul........
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I'm thinking about it. I'm definitely natural and letting it grow out. I like the way my hair is now. But we'll see how I'm feeling as it continues to grow out.

GramUntilDeath said:
I was actually suppose to cut them off in January 2010 but decided to keep going... Imma have them cut a little bit there getting tooooooooo long...
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Think long and hard before you cut them off, Z. I was (mentally) sick for about a year after cutting my locs, which grew close to my shoulders. I literally felt apart of me died after I cut them off. SICK! :sick: It's almost like a spiritual connection when you have locs. So don't let it be a rash move when and if you decide to cut them off.
 



GramUntilDeath said:
You gotta have patience to go through the process..... It will make you wanna give up but once they get normally past your ears then things start becoming a bit better....... I think the FRIZZY look after like three days is what made me mad in the beginning.... Most folks in my hometown ask me all the time why would I get LOCS with a good grade of hair likes mines...... My answer has always been---- I WANTED TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT...... I was actually suppose to cut them off in January 2010 but decided to keep going... Imma have them cut a little bit there getting tooooooooo long...
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Yes i'm gonna try it again, but my hair is way to long now, so I would have to cut it. Its still natural, but way longer than when I tried the first time. And yep, i'm with you on wanting something different. you do rarely see people with good grades of hair locing.

Don't cut them! I just talked my guy friend into not cuttin his a few weeks ago, when he told me he was gonna cut them, I beggggggged him not to. I was like NOOOOOOOOO! :lol: He was like why, its just hair...I was like no its not just hair! And then I gave him my personal version of incentives that men really don't think about....:goodbad: he's gonna keep them. :)
 
CriTAUcal said:
I'm thinking about it. I'm definitely natural and letting it grow out. I like the way my hair is now. But we'll see how I'm feeling as it continues to grow out.



Think long and hard before you cut them off, Z. I was (mentally) sick for about a year after cutting my locs, which grew close to my shoulders. I literally felt apart of me died after I cut them off. SICK! :sick: It's almost like a spiritual connection when you have locs. So don't let it be a rash move when and if you decide to cut them off.
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I probably wont cut them off Crit... GUD gonna cut them a little because they are like down the middle of my back now...
 
XHALE9802 said:
Yes i'm gonna try it again, but my hair is way to long now, so I would have to cut it. Its still natural, but way longer than when I tried the first time. And yep, i'm with you on wanting something different. you do rarely see people with good grades of hair locing.

Don't cut them! I just talked my guy friend into not cuttin his a few weeks ago, when he told me he was gonna cut them, I beggggggged him not to. I was like NOOOOOOOOO! :lol: He was like why, its just hair...I was like no its not just hair! And then I gave him my personal version of incentives that men really don't think about....:goodbad: he's gonna keep them. :)
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:lol::lol::lol: i'm laughing cause people ask me all the time how do I perm my dreads in the front to make my hair so straight...:lol::lol: I just laugh and tell them this is my HAIR!!!! I just have a nice grade... I hate when folks ask if they can touch them but already have their hands in your head... My coworkers have it bad when it is FRESH.... I'm like ummmm please don't do that......:lol::lol::lol:
 
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CriTAUcal said:
I bet they're beautiful!!!
Am I going to see you when I come to Houston in May?
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YESSSS
Crit didn't you see them when I was in Atlanta or did GUD have'em tied up under a DOO RAG??? I ask because normally keep them on lock down when traveling on airplanes until I get where i'm going then LET'EM LOOSE!!!:lol:
 
GramUntilDeath said:
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Crit didn't you see them when I was in Atlanta or did GUD have'em tied up under a DOO RAG??? I ask becasue i normally keep them on lock down when traveling on airplanes until I get where i'm going then LET'EM LOOSE!!!:lol:
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You must've had them tied up, because I don't remember seeing your locs!

Hope you're free May 20!
 
CriTAUcal said:
You must've had them tied up, because I don't remember seeing your locs!

Hope you're free May 20!
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Must have cause i've had them since 05.... May 20 is a Thursday who knows what i'll be doing!!!! What time are you coming in and if your not renting a car how are you getting tothe hotel from the airport????? I can alway make myself available right now....
 
GramUntilDeath said:
Must have cause i've had them since 05.... May 20 is a Thursday who knows what i'll be doing!!!! What time are you coming in and if your not renting a car how are you getting tothe hotel from the airport????? I can alway make myself available right now....
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As of now, paying for transportation from airport to hotel. But if you're making yourself available, I'll take you up on that-- if you're free. I won't tie you down right now, because anything can come up.
I'll call/text you as the date gets closer to see if you're still free. Booking my flight before the month is out, and looking at coming in on an late afternoon ('round 4 or so).
We'll talk... Thanks, Sweetie!
 
CriTAUcal said:
As of now, paying for transportation from airport to hotel. But if you're making yourself available, I'll take you up on that-- if you're free. I won't tie you down right now, because anything can come up.
I'll call/text you as the date gets closer to see if you're still free. Booking my flight before the month is out, and looking at coming in on an late afternoon ('round 4 or so).
We'll talk... Thanks, Sweetie!
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Perfectttt timing!!!! your not payin for no got dayum transportation from the airport that's money is staying in ya purse young lady!!!!!

WTF?????

You know I got you but some of the rest would be digging!!:lol::lol::lol::uhoh::uhoh:


AND DON'T BE TRYING TO GIVE ME GAS MONEY!!!!! Yes i'm calling you out lol lol smh
 
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GramUntilDeath said:
Perfectttt timing!!!! your not payin for no got dayum transportation from the airport that's money is staying in ya purse young lady!!!!!

WTF?????

You know I got you but some of the rest would be digging!!:lol::lol::lol::uhoh::uhoh:
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:lol:
You such a sweetheart! We'll talk! :wavey:
 
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