Short Locs Are Ugly and Unstylable…WHAAAT???

If I hear one more person tell me that a previous loc twister told them that their locs couldn’t be styled, I am going to scream… Ahhhhhhhhhh I just heard it again. Ughhhh People if your stylist tells you that you are in the “Ugly Phase” and your locs can’t be styled or shampooed PLEEEEASE run for the hills *sprint fast* LOL. This is the work of untrained loc twisters that are not well educated in locs.

Why on earth would a stylist tell a client that they are in the “Ugly Phase”? This baffles me, because as a stylist you are there to build up your clients’ confidence about their hair and looks. Never would I tell a client that their hair is ugly. As a professional stylist I find ways to make the client look and feel great about their hair. Yes locs in the beginning can be a frustrating and daunting journey, but ugly they are not.

Dirty hair does is not cute or is it healthy. Yes your locs can be shampooed. It’s best if you leave that to the professional so you don’t disrupt the locs. In the beginning, you have to be extremely gentle with shampooing starter locs as to not disturb the loc’ing process. But if you must shampoo at home place a stocking cap over your hair before shampooing this way you are not interfering with your loc adventure.  

I’ve learned how to conceal the loc’ing phase of the loc journey. I have been trained on how to style short locs to make the journey a little more comfortable for my clients. This is a journey and not all parts are easy hence the reason I use the term adventure or journey. Short locs can be disheartening to those new on their adventure as most have in their heads the look of long locs that are approximately 4-8 years old. So when a client looks in the mirror they want to see that immediate long loc look.

Being that locs are all different sizes, shapes and curl patterns not all will have the same journey. This is another reason I take so many pictures of my clients, so when the next person that comes in seeking to start the adventure of locs, I can show them what to expect. Consultations are imperative to being happy and satisfied with your starter locs. Asking questions and providing images of what you as a client want your locs to look like when they mature will help ease the frustration of starting locs.

Not all stylists are the same and each one will posses a different set of skills and knowledge. So make sure you interview a few before plopping down in someone’s chair. Sitting in the wrong chair, not asking for images of their work and progression pictures, or not educating yourself on locs will leave you upset and unhappy with your hair.

If price is of a concern, make sure you are investing in someone who will educate you and care for your hair as if it were their own. Keep in mind much cheaper pricing may result in you being unsatisfied with your loc journey and someone telling you that your locs can’t be styled, shampooed or that they are ugly.  Look at this way this is an investment in your long-term loc goals. Do your due diligence and spend a little more so you can have peace of mind and satisfaction with the end result. I mean some of you will spend $200 on a pair of sneakers or $500 on a purse or high-end shoes, so why not treat yourself to the same when starting locs? I'm not saying you have to break the bank but you do want to spend more than the lowest quote to get better end results. It’s really easy to S.imply K.eep Y.our H.air H.ealthy