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When I had locs...

2025/12/19 Edited to

Having locs is more than just a hairstyle; it represents a unique cultural expression and personal identity. The journey of maintaining locs involves consistent care, including regular washing, moisturizing, and protective styling techniques to ensure healthy hair growth and scalp health. For individuals considering starting locs, it’s valuable to understand the different methods such as free-form, twist and rip, or interlocking. Each method has its own timeline and maintenance level, which affects how quickly the locs mature and their overall appearance. Styling options for locs are versatile and creative, ranging from simple updos to elaborate braided designs. Accessorizing with beads, wraps, or colorful threads can also enhance the look, allowing for personalization. Emotionally, locs can foster a strong sense of pride and confidence, but it’s normal to experience challenges such as societal perceptions or the patience required during the locking process. Engaging with supportive communities or online forums can provide encouragement and practical advice. Overall, whether you are new to locs or reflecting on past experiences, embracing this natural hairstyle can be a rewarding journey of self-expression and hair health.

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👀💆🏾‍♀️I’ve seen a few ladies with this style and to be honest it confused me at first. at first I thought they had faux locs with hair on the end. But I realize the locks look real so that wasn’t it. 🤔Then I thought about the effort and dedication it would take them to lock up the roots of their

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Dying Locs 101 🌱

I don’t know about y’all, but I dyed my hair for the first time when I had my locs and it taught me so much so it was only right that I put y’all on! 💕🌱 #locjourney #dyedlocs #locs #menwithlocs #womenwithlocs

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My LOCS are FLOURISHING!!!! 🌸

Can’t believe that it’s been two years since I started my loc journey. My hair has changed so much and I love them. I started my locs as two strand twist…I think that when I counted them I had about 280 mini/micro twist! 😬 I just wanted to share my locs with everybody. #letschat #lemon8storytime

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Before I Had Locs

My hair always been long #beforeandafter #locsstyles #locstylesforwomen #realhair #longhair #healthyhair #fyp #Lemon8Diary

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When I cut my locs

I cut my locs and got a #pixiecut . Now I’m growing out lol. I want to wear braids and get a bob. So no more perm. #Godfirst #hair #naturalhair #hairjourney

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How Long Have You Had Your Locs???

Comment below ⬇️ 🥰 #locinspo #locsjourney #locscurls #unfiltered

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Things I had to learn about having locs ✨ #locsjourney #locsstyles #locjourney #locs #loctips

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I Started My Microlocs Journey!!

I am super excited!! I tried traditional locs in November and had 98 locs. Although I liked how they looked I took them out. This was because the lady didn’t listen to anything I wanted. She was very unprofessional and did my hair how SHE wanted and not how I requested. I went to her because she wa

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Baby when them Microlocs are freshly retied I’m ready to go! You hear me??!! 😁🥰

Baby when them Microlocs are freshly retied I’m ready to go! You hear me??!! 😁🥰🚗💨 #microlocs #MicrolocsJourney #microlocsretie #womenwithlocs #blacktiktok

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🔑 TO HEALTHY LOCS 💦

I get questions like “what’s your loc routine?” ⏰ “What do you put on your locs?” “How do you keep your locs looking so good?” Welll the answer is right here ! 🌱 These are all the products I use in my hair ! (1) THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP IS TO START FROM THE INSIDE!!!!! 🧍🏾‍♀️ ~ dri

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MY LOCS ALMOST 2 YEARS IN!

Here's the info about how i started my locs When i started: April 2023 Parting style: C-shaped or crescent shaped Method: 2 strand twists Maintenance: Interlocking since june 2024; palm rolling until then Care schedule: Shampoo weekly or biweekly, scheduled treatments (even though iont ke

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How to get lint out of your locs

Unfortunately, lint is inevitable when it comes to having locs I never wanted to resort to coloring them to solve the issue, so I had to find alternatives that wouldn’t damage my locs The tweezers and brush are from my local beauty supply! #locs #locstyles #dreadlocks #blackgirll

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Hairstyles I Want To Try When My Locs Get Longer

I feel like these styles look similar but they’re so pretty to me. I started my locs after I had cut my hair low for a year, and I only allowed about 3 inches of hair to grow. Now that it’s been a year, I want to do some new stuff but I have no clue what to start with. I also do my own retwists

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How Locs Changed My Life!

Follow me here… These Locs really did their big one! As a girl who once associated her hair with identity and self-esteem, I am happy to be relieved of the shackles and the crisis it put me through 😫. I think for many black girls growing up hair is a big deal. Wanting to wear it straight or curly

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Locs Styles I Think Are Cute 😍

I've been natural for 11 years and I'm bored with my hair now 😫 so I've been thinking really hard about getting locs and....I think I'm gonna go for it! Maybe give it another month or 2, then make an appointment for starter locs. I'm thinking smedium (between small & medium)

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Reasons why I switched to Microlocs 👇🏾

Third times the charm am I right😅? I’m 15 months into my third loc journey. I’ve had two sets of traditional locs and now microlocs. I’ve enjoyed every stage of this journey more than my traditional loc journey. 3 reasons why I switched to microlocs below👇🏾 1. I wanted a fuller look. My first t

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Locs baby✨🫶

I remember I was so nervous to go through my short hair phase with my locs but not I’m loving them my hair is still short but when I look back pictures I see the growth and I’m excited for my hair to get longer !! I have had them for a year so far. #locsjourney #locsstyles #locscurls #letscha

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Ginger Locs Inspo

Flashback to when I had ginger hair. 🧡 #lemon8diarychallenge #gingerhairblackgirl #gingerlocs #gingerhair #Lemon8Diary #locstylesforwomen #loc #locs #dreadlocks #blackgirlcreator

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My butt length locs when i put the curls in a bun🌸

I love my locs so much I’ve had them for 8 years 9 in July I couldn’t see myself without them 💗 #locs #longlocs #locsbynniva #brooklynlocs #locscurls

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I thought I ruined my locs…

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Boho 2 strands over my locs 😍

This was not as easy as I thought it would be lol. Next time, I do want to make it a tad more fuller! This will definitely probably be my new go to style. Especially when you’re feeling like you miss having extensions lol #locs #boholocs

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Locs Update/Tips🪴🍄

I got a retwist the other day and saw how LONG my hair has gotten🥹🤭I’m soo proud of my commitment and dedication on nurturing my hair! Disclaimer⚠️this is going to be a long post⚠️ Now it’s time for me to do another black rinse because the red is starting to come up more. Since my hair was blond

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9 years of locs 🤎

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Grow you locs 💆🏾‍♀️

I been loving the process and to see where I came from ! When I loc’ed my hair it taught me so much! It was an adjustment for the better! Best decision ever! Loc your hair if you haven’t yet 🙂‍↕️😉 #fyp #locs #locjourney #blackgirllemon8

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I remember moving to Texas from Louisiana last year. I would cover my locs with wigs & carry on with the day. My locs were dry & barely got any maintenance. Some locs were short & others were long. I soon came to realization that I had to put my hair and SELF first. So I started to trus

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I MISS MY LOCS ,Should I start them again ???

Okay , I combed my locs out OcT 2023 ,it’s now 2025 and as I go through my memories I MISS THEM!! Granted I combed them out for a reason , for fresh start and those locs I had were beautiful but they held a lot of trauma from my last relationship which is why I fell out of love for them . But somet

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LOCS INSPO HAD TO SHAREEE HERE 😘

LOVE LOVE LOVEEE THESE and had to share here when I saw it 🥹 #locs #locstyles #locsstyles #hairstyles #Lemon8

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Microlocs retie

This the correct way of using this tool when doing microlocs. Did you start with interlocks? How often do you do your retie? #microlocs #locs #fyp #lemon8

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How I Style My Hair- Soft Locs

I’ve been wanting to get my hair back in soft locs lately and thought I’d post some of my hair styles for some inspo ☺️ #fauxlocs #softlocs #hairstyles #hairinspo #blackhair #blackhairstyles #blackgirl

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As I Am Color on Locs

✨ Transform Your Lixss with a Pop of Color! 🌿 Hey beauties! I’m excited to share my experience with As I Am Curl Color in Emerald Green—a fun way to spice up your Locs without committing to permanent dye. 💚 🌀 Why I Love It: Temporary Color: Adds vibrant, bold color that washes out easily.

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🦋 Butterfly Locs in Full Bloom 🦋

It was a beautiful day, and my locs were giving EVERYTHING: ✨ Curly ends that dance in the breeze ✨ Crisp, clean parting (square system, because precision is life) ✨ And a vibe so good, even nature had to co-sign it—clearly, this was a sign. 🌿 When I started my loc journey, I chose to keep my

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When I started my locs, I didn’t realize how much they would change or how much I would. Looking back through old photos, I saw just how long I stayed in each stage. I had been natural for five years and started with collarbone-length hair, so the process moved a little differently for me. I st

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✨Let’s Talk About Locs✨

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✨🌱 3 Years Loc’d | AMA + SHARE YOUR LOCS! 🌱✨

✨ Let’s talk locs! 💚🌱 I’ve officially been loc’d for 3 years and 13 days, and it’s been one of the most rewarding (and eye-opening) hair journeys I’ve ever had. From learning how to maintain them, to pushing past the mini awkward phases, to watching them mature and transform, every stage has taught

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✨Healthy Locs • Low Tension Method ✨

Over the past two years since starting this loc journey I’ve come to realize either I’ve become a lot more tender headed than I’d like to believe OR l something is TOO tight ( I realize 98% of the time it’s me doing to to myself 😅) Now before I even had the length to actually even think about a

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I counted my locs 🔒🔒

I felt a need to count my locs just to see how many I had. I have 98 locs! I would’ve had 102 but I cut off the back row for an under cut. No regrets there!! I love my 98 so much!! I started my locs with 2strands and I’m one week shy of 4 months. 😍☺️ #locs #locCounting #locgirly #locjour

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This is how long locs was I cut it I had it for 7y

This is how long locs was I cut it I had my locs for 7 years

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My method for locs when they break

This is one of my #method for #thinning #locs that breaks or pop which stems from over twisting #newgrowth #hairroots #growthfluff #locs #thinninglocs #4chair #bhm #bgr #haircare #locedandloaded #longlocs #naturalhair #locmaintance

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Almost 9 months since I’ve had my micro locs ♥️✨ • • • #microlocs #locs #starterlocs #locjourney #locstyles

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Hairstyles I Had B4 Locs 💕

Do I miss being able to do some of these styles? ABSOLUTELY. Especially my natural high puff and slick-back ponytails 🥹 but do I regret loc’ing my hair? ABSOLUTELY NOT! ❌ because locs are also versatile! And I cannot wait to keep experimenting styles on them ☺️ #locs #hairstyles #knotlessbraid

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Locs and What’s Troubling About Them

My Entire Family Has or Had Locs since I could remember. As a child I always wanted them but my father wouldn’t allow my mom to loc my hair. He said wait until I’m sure. I had long thick hair growing up and trying to manage it became a lot for my mother who had locs and didn’t really know how t

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I don't know if I like them or not I'm still on the fence about him I got my first ones done July 21st 2025 and I just had them retwisted September 10th 2025 I called these the ugly stage and everyone keep telling me trust the process and like I tell them no you trust the process so I have

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I combed out my locs after 5 years! ✨🙂‍↕️

I guess I gotta delete all my sounds for 'girls with locs' now lol This took 3 straight weeks of dedication. Locs were my breakfast, lunch and dinner 😭 I was really gentle w my comb out and my hair was actually longer than my locs lol. But I got a MUCH needed hair cut (with another ot

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Curly micro locs

First retie of my locs. Started and retied by me #embracevulnerability #Lemon8Diary #microlocs #naturalhair

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The process of braiding soft curly locs.

The process of braiding soft curly blonde locs with pink accents 🩷💛 The girl had fine hair, and I chose soft, lightweight locs for her to wear on her vacation. #braidinghair #hairtutorial #softlocs #locsstyles #locsforwomen

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