Twelve years ago I decided to loc my hair. I was natural for 4 years prior to making the commitment to loc my hair because my wash days were tiring me out. Generally, I wore head wraps, but would do a style on the weekends. I was in college and didn’t have time to worry about my hair. However, I knew staying natural was the only way for me to remain healthy so I gathered my courage and embraced myself and all the kinkiness of my hair. During my freshman year of college, I realized that hair was not that important and if I was going to take 17 credit hours I was either going to study or spend that time on my hair. The choice for me was a no-brainer, I chose my education.
Now 12 years later, I am resolved that I made the best decision ever. To keep from growing tired of my locs. During my freshman year of college, I realized that hair was not that important and if I was going to take 17 credit hours I was either going to study or spend that time on my hair. The choice for me was a no-brainer, I chose my education. Now 12 years later, I resolved that I made the best decision ever. To keep from growing tired of my locs, I like to try new hairstyles.
Therefore, each Wednesday, I will post a new loc/hair style on my YouTube channel. This week’s style was inspired by a braided crown that was popular in the late 90s. Below is a picture of the style with a modern new millennial twist.
Here’s my goddess braid/ loc crown version with long locs:
What’s great about this Nubian Loc Crown is:
- This loc crown takes five minutes or less.
- Only one product is needed (You Be-Natural’s Edge Tamer) and it’s optional.
- No need to use a lot of hair pins
- It’s quick, easy, and cute.
Do you have any questions about how I maintain my locs? If so, check out this post: 7 Loc Maintenance Tips
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This hairstyle is really cute. I appreciate a style that last several days. You can accessorize it up and everything.
I just got some You Be-Natural products, I can’t wait to try them.
Loving the style. I offen think of locing my hair for the same reason you mentioned. But I am afraid of not having versatility. I’ll be looking forward to your tutorials.
Loving the style you chose. I’ve been natural for 25 years and love the look. I’ll be watching for your next style.
The little girl style looks very cute. I’m also on the hunt for new styles for my daughter’s natural hair.
I love the crown look! While I don’t have locs I am natural. I also use some of the products by You B Natural and I like them. Especially the moisturing cream!
What a nice way to change things up. Sometimes people think locs are versatile but as you’ve shown they are.
This is a really cute style. I wanted to loc my hair, but was hesitant because of style options. I need to look more on youtube because the same thing I can do with my loose natural hair, I can do with locs.