The Locitude Blog!

Hey people, Just wanted to do a Loc related post since my last couple of posts have been about ranting on  Hair Religion  and then of course  L.A.D . So much as been going on, especially with Loc Appreciation Day (L.A.D) being just around the corner, if you know nothing about L.A.D find out more here.   So my Aunt, called me up and asked that she wanted to start her locs, she's nearing seventy. I offered to help then took to youtube and learnt to do the comb twist. :). Following steps in video's I used raw shea butter (Ori)  instead of wax and then used my mositure and seal mixture  to dampen the hair before the comb twist. Her hair was also left to air dry. First few strands, seem to be working :) Interestingly, I started my own locs with a different method, the single strand twist at a salon which I believe unravels faster and isn't as neat as the comb twist. I also think that the comb twists helps the strands set and stay more defin...

Hey Peeps, Let me warn you, there may be a few rants in here, hopefully, I'll control my temper/ amusement/ disgust. I'm fairly new to this social media /blog atmosphere on giving a damn about hair, so before I get infected with the "Hair Religion" syndrome I have to put it all out there. It's been less than two months since I started blogging about my hair and my curious quest to find what else is out there has led me to see groups of people who display occultic behaviour, all in the name of hair. S**t be crazy!!! Firstly, hair apparently has different categories of curls similar to bra sizes except that they have single digits. Your hair curl type determines the type of products you use or more like the cult you join. Interestingly, this wahala* can be associated with the new fad of going natural (With all due respect to Nigerian ladies who have been natural since forever without making a fuss about it). All of a sudden loose natural hair has become...

Hey everyone, Oh yes, I did receive my Amazon order that I was ranting about last week but I wasn't so happy because the item I was looking forward to the most didn't come yet. I feel like I got desserts without a main dish, :(. Anyway, the other items are my little soldiers which I had to round up, so I'm prepared to re-create any styles I find on the internet. If you ever wanted to do a DIY on your locs below are essential Hair tools you should have in your Loc Tool Kit. 1. Bobby Pins. Bobby Pins (Hair Pins) are a life saver, they are very useful for styling and holding your locs in place; also very easy to use and can be discreet. They are my number one essentials and are useful for all lengths of Locs. Set of 250 Bobby Pins.  2. Butterfly Clamps I find this useful for sectioning Locs especially while re-twisting or styling as it helps you get some of your hair out of the way whilst focusing on another part. Set of 12 Butterfly Clamps  3. Stretchy Pon...

Hello there, I'm really excited, so so excited that I hope to give away all the information in my head without getting distracted. I'm going to try to calm down, sit with my back against the chair and share what Loc Appreciation Day is all about. Loc Appreciation Day (L.A.D) is an initiative of youtuber Qochemist  conceived in 2011; it's is simply a day set aside to appreciate locs. L.A.D is celebrated every 4th Saturday in June. It serves as an opportunity for Loc Heads to share in on there hair journeys, maintenance tips, find the right products for locs and most of all celebrate our crowns. L.A.D 2014 will be the fourth year anniversary of this very interesting and easy to catch-onto initiative and I'm very happy to be hosting a meet up in Lagos, Nigeria. Loc Heads in London, Boston, New York, Altanta and Conneticut will be meeting up too. It's worldwide baby!!!! What to expect from L.A.D Lagos. - A short video - "What are Locs?" - Panel ...

Hey there, While waiting for my amazing Amazon order, I have decided to do one of my 7's for the newbie's and those interested in loc'ing their hair but really have no clue on what to expect. I do get a lot of compliments now that I have paid attention to styling my hair more often, however most of the compliments end with "I can never Loc my hair", "I can never carry the same hair do forever" , the "I can never" excuses are endless. If you really like to loc your hair or just started, below are few tips on what to expect/ come to terms with. Some of the stuff below I figured out before my loc journey but some others I wish someone told me. So, lets get right into it. 1. The Big Chop . To get locs right you have to cut off all chemically processed (permed) hair, this is advisable as it is the first step to healthy locs, however it is the most difficult stage as it can be awkward, un-attractive and demanding to manage however in today...

Found this awkward hair accessory/band/scarf at Max - Palms Shopping Mall, Lagos the other day and bought two at N500 each. A black one and blue leopard printed one. So far I'll call them my best max buys of 2014 yet. I use them in three different ways. 1. Lint Protector/ Night scarf. 2. Hair Band 3. Ponytail/Bun holder. The instructions on the packaging give more ideas on how to use. It's made from 100% Polyester, nice and stretchy. So far so good, it's an amazing buy for N500 only. I love! Planing to dye my locs soon, but first I would embarking on some deep conditioning regimes to ensure my locs are properly moisturised. It's not news that Dye drys hair and may cause breakage, hence my attempt on preventive maintenance as opposed to corrective. I bought some hair accessories and tools for Amazon.com.uk to aid my "moisture treatment" plan. Will be sure to put them up once they arrive. Till later. Keep it loc'ed with an ...