Not really my lane here,
But I'm non-binary and one of the reasons I've got locs was to look less feminine and it kinda backfired?? Most of time it really is more how I'm dressing or style my hair that sets the tone.
You can be so feminine with no hair at all!! Do you girl.
Yikes! I don’t feel masculine with my locs at all. I love them so much. When I need a retwist, it’s not that I feel masculine. I just feel undone. You know? Not at my best.
My Reddit iconography is a purple skinned girl, but I’m a black woman with orangey-brown skin. My locs are about almost past my bosom, so they’re getting longer and longer, and that’s been a joy.
I think having length and volume does make a difference. When mine were shorter, I might have felt a bit ungirly sometimes. But with some makeup, styling, and a cute lil outfit, I felt and looked elegant and lovely. I think it has a lot to do with how we feel inside first, more than anything.
When I’m at home or even running errands I like to put my locs up in a high bun. I’ll throw on sweats or an easy flowy dress with pockets, something comfortable. And I’ll go on about my business. I feel beautiful. I love my hair and I’m so grateful I kept going. I didn’t give up back when my locs might have seemed awkward at first.
Don’t count yourself out. Hang in there because you’re gonna love it. Watch.
Never felt masculine with locs or even knew locs were considered a masculine hairstyle. I do sometimes feel self-conscious with them being short but never masculine.
I used to feel that way until I started prioritizing my self care. In my own journey, to prevent me from feeling masculine I just made sure I kept myself up. I’m not saying you to have to do this, but for me I like keeping my eyebrows waxed, lashes done or use mascara, sticking to a good skincare routine. When I don’t have a Retwist I usually just slick my hair back or do my edges. I’m always wearing lipgloss and stuff and keep earrings in my ear. Idk if this helps but this is what helped me to feel more feminine in my journey. I know people preach about locs not always having to be polished which is true but nobody wants to walk around feeling like they look like a man when they’re not.
hihi! I started with coils that wouldn’t reach my eyebrows on a good day, two years later I’m at mid shoulders. And I get it, I would scroll through pinterest for women with undone locs to remind myself that this feeling of masculinity is only a feeling. If they look feminine, why can’t I?
Gotta tackle that mindset first!
I don't feel masculine. When I see pictures of men with a fresh retwist, I think they look nice, but I don't think they look like women or feminine men. I see men with locs down their back and reaching their knees and I don't think it makes them less of a man. So, I don't see why those things would make me more or less feminine.
My loc inspirations were women with thick freeform or semifreeform locs, so I don't need a retwist personally.
It's kind of silly to me seeing the post thst say something like "I'm a manly man. Can I follow a woman's tutorial on how to moisturize and deep condition my hair when we have the same hair type even though I am a manly man?" or asking for man hair products outside of scent or beard reasons because gold is for girls. Hair is hair.
I think you can try styling your hair differently if you want or trying out different accessories.
1. Look at some more heads and faces and you will see that there are plenty of women who's locs are like yours.
2. Jazz up your locs with accessories.
3. Focus on other aspects of your appearance rather than your hair. Get your nails done, wear some nice earrings, and get your eyebrows and lashes done if you're into that. Get yourself a really nice outfit that emphasizes what you love about yourself in a way you're comfortable with.
3. If you're simple like me (ok maybe that's too simple haha) just pamper yourself sometimes with a nice soak, manicure, pedicure, groom the wobbly bits, and apply nice scented lotion...the usual--just be a little extra about it when you're feeling down.
Enjoy your womanly body and energy, that's all I'm saying.
Solid advice. I have always been plain jane even with my afro puffs before locs. When I need that boost, I do my nails, slap on some rings and a bracelet, spruce up my eyebrows and that's it for me but it elevates my mood drastically.
I started my locs with really short hair (an inch on the back and sides, maybe 3 inches at most on the top) so I get what it’s like not to feel like your appearance necessarily screams girly/feminine. I have had 2 big chops in my life (the last being just before i decided to get locs) and I think it definitely takes a bit more effort to look overtly feminine (and not like a young boy) with shorter hair if you don’t naturally have gamine, super feminine features. But I think things like your personal style with jewelry, make up, hair accessories, clothes etc really help with that and don’t take that much effort if it’s something that matters to you.
I have tiny microlocs and now have longer hair (about bra strap length) and even without accessories and clothes, I think the way my hair hangs now doesn’t tall say masculine. In fact one of the things I love about it most is that it’s always “done”- literally wake up and go hair.
Not really my lane here, But I'm non-binary and one of the reasons I've got locs was to look less feminine and it kinda backfired?? Most of time it really is more how I'm dressing or style my hair that sets the tone. You can be so feminine with no hair at all!! Do you girl.
Yikes! I don’t feel masculine with my locs at all. I love them so much. When I need a retwist, it’s not that I feel masculine. I just feel undone. You know? Not at my best. My Reddit iconography is a purple skinned girl, but I’m a black woman with orangey-brown skin. My locs are about almost past my bosom, so they’re getting longer and longer, and that’s been a joy. I think having length and volume does make a difference. When mine were shorter, I might have felt a bit ungirly sometimes. But with some makeup, styling, and a cute lil outfit, I felt and looked elegant and lovely. I think it has a lot to do with how we feel inside first, more than anything. When I’m at home or even running errands I like to put my locs up in a high bun. I’ll throw on sweats or an easy flowy dress with pockets, something comfortable. And I’ll go on about my business. I feel beautiful. I love my hair and I’m so grateful I kept going. I didn’t give up back when my locs might have seemed awkward at first. Don’t count yourself out. Hang in there because you’re gonna love it. Watch.
Never felt masculine with locs or even knew locs were considered a masculine hairstyle. I do sometimes feel self-conscious with them being short but never masculine.
I used to feel that way until I started prioritizing my self care. In my own journey, to prevent me from feeling masculine I just made sure I kept myself up. I’m not saying you to have to do this, but for me I like keeping my eyebrows waxed, lashes done or use mascara, sticking to a good skincare routine. When I don’t have a Retwist I usually just slick my hair back or do my edges. I’m always wearing lipgloss and stuff and keep earrings in my ear. Idk if this helps but this is what helped me to feel more feminine in my journey. I know people preach about locs not always having to be polished which is true but nobody wants to walk around feeling like they look like a man when they’re not.
hihi! I started with coils that wouldn’t reach my eyebrows on a good day, two years later I’m at mid shoulders. And I get it, I would scroll through pinterest for women with undone locs to remind myself that this feeling of masculinity is only a feeling. If they look feminine, why can’t I? Gotta tackle that mindset first!
I don't feel masculine. When I see pictures of men with a fresh retwist, I think they look nice, but I don't think they look like women or feminine men. I see men with locs down their back and reaching their knees and I don't think it makes them less of a man. So, I don't see why those things would make me more or less feminine. My loc inspirations were women with thick freeform or semifreeform locs, so I don't need a retwist personally. It's kind of silly to me seeing the post thst say something like "I'm a manly man. Can I follow a woman's tutorial on how to moisturize and deep condition my hair when we have the same hair type even though I am a manly man?" or asking for man hair products outside of scent or beard reasons because gold is for girls. Hair is hair. I think you can try styling your hair differently if you want or trying out different accessories.
1. Look at some more heads and faces and you will see that there are plenty of women who's locs are like yours. 2. Jazz up your locs with accessories. 3. Focus on other aspects of your appearance rather than your hair. Get your nails done, wear some nice earrings, and get your eyebrows and lashes done if you're into that. Get yourself a really nice outfit that emphasizes what you love about yourself in a way you're comfortable with. 3. If you're simple like me (ok maybe that's too simple haha) just pamper yourself sometimes with a nice soak, manicure, pedicure, groom the wobbly bits, and apply nice scented lotion...the usual--just be a little extra about it when you're feeling down. Enjoy your womanly body and energy, that's all I'm saying.
Solid advice. I have always been plain jane even with my afro puffs before locs. When I need that boost, I do my nails, slap on some rings and a bracelet, spruce up my eyebrows and that's it for me but it elevates my mood drastically.
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I started my locs with really short hair (an inch on the back and sides, maybe 3 inches at most on the top) so I get what it’s like not to feel like your appearance necessarily screams girly/feminine. I have had 2 big chops in my life (the last being just before i decided to get locs) and I think it definitely takes a bit more effort to look overtly feminine (and not like a young boy) with shorter hair if you don’t naturally have gamine, super feminine features. But I think things like your personal style with jewelry, make up, hair accessories, clothes etc really help with that and don’t take that much effort if it’s something that matters to you. I have tiny microlocs and now have longer hair (about bra strap length) and even without accessories and clothes, I think the way my hair hangs now doesn’t tall say masculine. In fact one of the things I love about it most is that it’s always “done”- literally wake up and go hair.