Now what are braidlocs. Are we talking extensions with these two kinds of locs?

Braidlocs are locs started with small braids (parts average maybe 1/4 to 1/2 in). The end result are locs that look similar to the ones I saw in Ideal08's online photo album, but they can be a lot smaller or a bit larger.

Both Sisterlocks and Braidlocs are done without using extensions. One reason that many women are drawn to these two forms of locking are because of the ability to have very small locs therefore making them more versatile. Additionally, both of these kinds of locs can be started with a small amount of natural hair (Sisterlocks need only about 1 1/2 in) and relaxed ends, so they appeal to those who don't want to do the BC or take a long time growing out their natural hair. Initially this appealed to me as well, however my relaxed hair was far too damaged to try and hold onto for the sake of having some extra length. I am currently wearing braids as I grow out my natural hair. My goal is to rock a nice afro puff for a little while before I start locking.

Anyways, HTH:)

I love them too, the only problem is trying to sleep on em' :p

[quote=lovehaiku84;1444543]Braidlocs are locs started with small braids (parts average maybe 1/4 to 1/2 in). The end result are locs that look similar to the ones I saw in Ideal08's online photo album, but they can be a lot smaller or a bit larger.

Both Sisterlocks and Braidlocs are done without using extensions. One reason that many women are drawn to these two forms of locking are because of the ability to have very small locs therefore making them more versatile. Additionally, both of these kinds of locs can be started with a small amount of natural hair (Sisterlocks need only about 1 1/2 in) and relaxed ends, so they appeal to those who don't want to do the BC or take a long time growing out their natural hair. Initially this appealed to me as well, however my relaxed hair was far too damaged to try and hold onto for the sake of having some extra length. I am currently wearing braids as I grow out my natural hair. My goal is to rock a nice afro puff for a little while before I start locking.

Anyways, HTH:)[/quote/]

What is it called when the hair is loced but its fake locs? For example, when the hair looks like a loc but real hair is on the inside of the loc which may be braided or something. Sorry if I am not explaining this well..I saw this in a magazine and I thought about doing this just to see what I would look like with locs but its hard to describe for anyone to know what I'm talking about.

I don't know the exact name of locks done with extensions. I always thought that lock extensions were supposed to be permanent since they are so expensive (the ones with human hair). I've seen lock extensions done with synthetic hair on quite a few teenage girls in the area, but they don't look real.

Outside of the extensions you mentioned using synthetic hair, there isn't any kind of loc extension that I could get that I could take out if I chose to? Do you have any links where I could see the loc extensions using synthetic hair?

I'm not sure. I think that in the early stages when one gets them put in, you can still take them out because they are not fully locked with your own hair. However, the process is often very expensive, so when people get them put in, its usually because they want them permanently. Um, pictures... You can check afroworld.com and see that they sell pre-made loc extensions with synthetic hair. I think they sell those in most (black) beauty supply stores as well. Also, if you look at nappturality.com and visit their loc discussion, you can run a search on extensions and see what pops up. I know that there is at least one link to a picture of a girl with loc extensions. I believe hers are human hair though. If you want to get the look of locks without committing, some people suggest yarn braids. Nappturality also has pictures of people wearing these. Lastly, I have seen women wearing kinky twists that are twisted very tightly and usually worn pretty short (under 6 inches). I have mistaken them for short locks on several occasions and I think that they look pretty nice. Where do you live? I live in DC, so I get a lot of exposure to different natural hairstyles. There are also a lot of people who work well with natural hair.

I live in Ohio where natural hair is very much taboo. I do my own hair and I go to a natural stylist once a month. My stylist is the bomb. Its funny but I have been a member of nappturality for like 2 years and never once have I got on the loc discussions forum--duh on my part. Thanks.
I used to live in DC, I am thinking of moving back there because jobs in Ohio are hard to get. Either DC or Atlanta actually is where I'll be heading soon. I have lived both places and love both places.

I see. Ever since I decided to go natural (for good this time) I STAY on napptuality. I visit the locs discussion a lot because I'd like to start mine sometime in the next year.

i'm baaaccckkk...
 

(humming in the spirit of India.Arie) "i am not my hair... i am not this skin...i am not your expectations, no...)

:eek: :D Welcome back Soror! Where the heck have you been hiding?

It is interesting that you say this because I, too live in Ohio and I have yet to encounter this. If anything, I feel like I almost have to beat non-blacks off with a stick when it comes to my hair. Some are fascinated by and want to touch it. When I had braids I was always asked "how long does it take to do", "how much does it cost" and of course the ever popular "can you wash it?" (:rolleyes:). These questions were normally followed by "oooooh, it's so pretty" and "I LOVE your hair!"

I never felt like my natural hair was taboo. Maybe it depends on what part of Ohio you live in. :confused: ::shrug::

Anybody have any tips on doing your own two-strand twists? Mine always come out crazy (never look uniform).

I am saying that it seems to be taboo amongst blacks. I don't see many black women walking around rocking a natural. As a matter of fact, most people who see me out know me by my hair because as they put it " I am the only person they see wearing their hair like mine." What I do see, is a LOT of micros, weaves and the sort. This may not be the case for Cleveland or Columbus, but is definitely the case for Cincy/Dayton/Toledo.

Weave is an epidemic in the South!

then BAD weave must be the epidemic in Miami. Pray much for us.

(and dear SoRHOr Ninja Poodle, to put it mildly--I've been hustling! work, school, pursuing promotion--which i did get! but i missed you all...)