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Lock Maintenance PDF E-mail
Written by Amy McKnight   

All locks require some type of regular maintenance to insure that they don’t mat together into a few large locks. There are there basic types of lock maintenance: free forming/ separating the roots , twisting and rolling, interlocking/intertwining. If you want your locks to have a consistent look it is better to pick one method and stick with it.

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How to Wash You Locks PDF E-mail
Written by Amy McKnight   

How you wash your locks (dreadlocks) and how often will really depend on how you started them. But here are some basic guidelines that will work for all lock types.

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Starting Dreadlocks with Comb Coils PDF E-mail
Written by Amy McKnight   

Comb coil locks can be started on hair that is coily to kinky. If your hair will form a natural coil you can usually start your locks this way. You are basically using a comb to coax a section of hair to form a curl. This method is great if you have hair that is really short. However, any length of coil hair can be comb coiled.

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Locking Myths and Facts PDF E-mail
Written by Amy McKnight   

Despite the progress that has been made in the acceptance of natural hair styles and choices, locks (dreadlocks) still remains a misunderstood option. People will say all sorts of things about locks. And people will tell you to do all sorts of things to start and maintain them.

Here is the real deal.

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How to Start and Maintain Very Small Locks PDF E-mail
Written by Amy McKnight   

In this article I will be sharing with you how to start and maintain very small locks. Some might call it the Sisterlock-Look-for-Less. However, if you read my article on that subject, you will know that I really feel that if you want Sisterlocks TM you should save your money and get Sisterlocks TM. That way you will not go through all the trouble of starting and maintaining small locks but feel bad because they don’t look the same.

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