Journal · Issue 06

Slow reading, considered writing.

Essays from the chair on loc journeys, products that earn their place, and the quiet logistics of running a studio in Abraka.

Loc Care4 March 20269 min read
Starting locs: the honest guide before you sit in the chair
The questions to ask, the methods to consider, and the realistic timeline from baby locs to budded. Written for the woman who has been thinking about it for two years.
Products16 February 20266 min read
Three products that actually do something for your locs
I sell some, I do not sell others. Here is what is in my own bathroom and the order I reach for it.
Loc Care22 January 20265 min read
Loc detox: when to do it, what changes, how often
A clarifying soak is one of the most useful things you can do for your locs.
Loc Care8 December 20255 min read
Retwist timing: how often is too often
Six weeks, eight weeks, three months — there is no single right answer.
Studio Notes5 November 20257 min read
Loc extensions in Nigeria: what to ask, what to budget
A clear-eyed look at extensions in Lagos and beyond — methods, materials, prices.
Stories19 September 20256 min read
Mature locs: what changes after year three
Most loc guides stop at year one. Here is what changes after.