Innovative Locs by Jas

Looking for a Microloc Installation in Chicago? 👀✨

I’m located in the Beverly neighborhood of Chicago and currently accepting Microloc Installation clients! 🤎

Choosing the right loctician is an important decision, so don’t just take my word for it—do your research! You can find Nura Crown on Google to read reviews from clients and make an informed decision before booking. 👑

Ready to start your Microloc journey? Book your consultation through the link in my bio.

It’s the DETAIL for me. 😮‍💨✨

A clean foundation changes the entire look. From the crisp parting to the sculpted loc twists and ponytail finish, every angle was intentionally styled.

Healthy loc care + beautiful styling will always go hand in hand at Nura Crown. 👑

📍 Beverly, Chicago
✨ Loc Maintenance + Style
🔗 Booking available through the link in bio

Wash day can become something we rush through…

But what if it became part of your self-care routine instead?

Take your time.

Enjoy the warm water.

Massage your scalp.

Pay attention to how your hair feels.

Healthy hair routines begin with consistency—not rushing.

💬 Is wash day relaxing or stressful for you?

Why Is My Scalp Still Itchy After I Oil It?

An itchy scalp does not automatically mean your scalp needs more oil.

Possible causes may include:

• Product buildup
• Sweat and debris
• Dryness
• Incomplete shampoo rinsing
• Sensitivity to an ingredient
• Excessive scratching
• A scalp condition requiring professional care

Applying oil repeatedly may temporarily reduce the dry feeling, but it can also trap debris or create additional buildup if cleansing is what your scalp actually needs.

Pay attention to when the itching begins, what products were recently used, whether flakes or redness are present, and whether cleansing improves the discomfort.

Persistent itching, sores, swelling, or severe flaking should be evaluated by a qualified medical professional.

💬 Does your scalp usually feel better after oiling—or after cleansing?

A tighter retwist is not automatically a better retwist.

Excessive tension may leave the scalp painful, create small bumps, weaken the hairline, and place stress on the roots.

A neat result should not require several days of discomfort. Maintenance should organize the new growth while respecting the health of your scalp and hair.

Pain is your body communicating that something may be wrong—not proof that the style will last longer.

💬 Have you ever experienced soreness after a retwist?

Meet Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle is packed with naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds, making it a popular ingredient in botanical hair care.

It is often used in herbal rinses and scalp blends designed to nourish dry, dull, or fragile-feeling hair. Because a nettle infusion is water-based, it can provide lightweight botanical care without coating locs in heavy creams.

Stinging nettle is also one of the featured botanicals in Nura Crown’s Hydrate & Restore Herbal Blend.

💬 Had you heard of stinging nettle being used for hair care?

Washing Your Locs Won’t Stop Hair Growth

Don’t be afraid to wash your locs. A clean scalp creates a healthier environment for healthy hair.

Consistent cleansing helps remove sweat, excess oil, and buildup while supporting overall scalp health.

💬 Question: How often do you wash your locs?

MYTH BUSTER MONDAY: Dirty Hair Locs Faster

The myth: You should avoid washing your hair because dirty hair locks faster.

The truth: Clean hair can still tangle, mesh, bud, and mature.

Locs develop because strands naturally intertwine and compact over time—not because the scalp is covered in sweat, oil, flakes, and product residue.

Newer locs may require gentler washing techniques, but avoiding shampoo for extended periods can contribute to odor, buildup, itching, and scalp discomfort.

A healthy loc journey still includes consistent cleansing.

💬 Were you ever told not to wash your starter locs?

Your hair may be growing even when your locs do not appear much longer.

During the loc journey, hair can shrink, compact, thicken, bud, and mature before new length becomes visually obvious. This is especially common during the earlier stages, when the internal structure of the loc is still developing.

Hair growth begins at the scalp, but visible length can be affected by shrinkage, texture, breakage, and how the locs settle.

Try not to judge your progress only by what you see in the mirror from week to week. Photos taken several months apart may reveal changes that are difficult to notice daily.

💬 How long have you been on your loc journey?

Meet Horsetail 🌱

Horsetail is an ancient plant naturally rich in silica, a mineral associated with the structure and strength of hair.

In herbal hair care, horsetail is commonly added to rinses and botanical blends designed to support weak, dry, or fragile-feeling strands. It may be especially appealing for locs that need lightweight conditioning without being coated in thick products.

Although no herb can guarantee growth or prevent breakage by itself, horsetail can be a supportive ingredient within a consistent loc-care routine.

💬 Have you ever used horsetail in your hair regimen?