The Loc Journal
Guides, not fluff.
Practical answers about crochet locs — written for clients in Felton, Santa Cruz County and the Bay Area.
Crochet Dreadlock Maintenance: What to Expect
What actually happens during a crochet maintenance appointment, how long it takes and how to prepare.
Read →How Often Should Crochet Locs Be Maintained?
The three-month rule of thumb, when to book major maintenance instead, and how to tell what your locs need.
Read →Crochet Dreadlocks vs. Other Maintenance Methods
How the crochet method compares to palm rolling, interlocking and wax — and why Hooked & LOK'D uses crochet only.
Read →Coming soon
- • How Dreadlock Extensions Are Installed
- • Preparing for a Crochet Loc Appointment
- • Dreadlock Maintenance in Santa Cruz: A Client Guide
- • Starting Crochet Dreadlocks: What to Know
- • What Happens During a Loc Repair Appointment?
- • How to Know Whether You Need Maintenance or Repair
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