Mended Locs by Shabbs

Before I could get them I had to get all of my K-9s extracted due to over-crowding.

Well they put the brackets on but I had no wires until those teeth came out.
It was a long journey and lot of pain and headaches. But I am happy with my decision.

I'd never want to damage my real teeth by getting veneers or anything similar unless absolutely necessary. (Not judging anyone who did. Just not for me and my sensitivity to drills and equipment in my mouth)

I'll post 1-2 more videos to talk about how it was having them and life without them now.

Got my braces off yesterday and I was not expecting to do this!!

Out of all my research I never looked up how they fit you for a retainer. But like duhhhhh!!

I felt like I couldn’t breathe and I did not wanna do it again. 😩😩

But braces off and my teeth look soooo good!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Life after a separation has been so heavy on me. With all the help u get I am still the first line of defense and everything ultimately falls back on me.

But I get up and go my hardest everyday for myself, children and clients.

However I’m only human. I come up short at times. I do have to make adjustments more often now because I am the only parent in the house.

When someone is sick or whatever he case may be it’s all on me. Even moreso now!!!

I’m learning myself again. I’m learning to how to raise my kids alone. It’s so many things happening in my life outside of “doing hair”. I don’t have to post about it. I don’t have to disclose it. And I just don’t want to yet. May never speak on it. If you know me you know how I move.

So yeah I don’t want to share yet. But just know it’s not just making money, taking trips and living it up. Idk why the girls started that culture.

When it comes to me I’m never sitting still bc if my kids. I’m never ignoring yall on purpose. My life is on high demand at the moment and I can’t give up now.

New here? Drop some hearts in the comments to support a mother that won’t let up when it comes to her babies.

Then it’s always Mr second born 😂😂😂

SIX YEARS?! 🥹🖤

I really can’t thank y’all enough for rocking with Mended Locs all these years. To celebrate, we’re running a Customer Appreciation Special ALL SUMMER LONG! 🎉

$60 Retwist Only
$85 Retwist + 2 Strands

A few quick things:
• Shampoo is included 🫧
• This is an express service, so no repairs or extensive maintenance
• No overdue maintenance (excessive matting or buildup)

Whether you’ve been with me since day one or you’ve been watching from the sidelines, I’d love to have you in the chair this summer. Thank y’all for allowing Mended Locs to grow into what it is today. 🤍

📍15254 Old Hammond Hwy, Suite A-1
Baton Rouge, LA

📞 225-800-7964

Tag your loc bestie and tell them to GET BOOOOOOOOOK!!!

Part 2 of this loc restoration series is here.

We're still in the dematting phase because this isn't the type of service you rush through. Every section has to be separated carefully to avoid unnecessary breakage and preserve as much hair as possible.

One thing I hope people take away from this series is that maintenance appointments aren't just about looking neat. Regular separation helps prevent neighboring locs from growing together and keeps shed hair from creating large matted sections.

This process takes patience, skill, and a whole lot of time.

Part 3 is where things start getting really interesting because we're finally moving on to the cleansing process.

Until then, I need to know...

How long do y'all think this appointment took? Drop your guess below. The closest answer gets bragging rights. 😂

A lot of people think locs just "lock up" and take care of themselves, but that's far from the truth.

What you're seeing here is the result of years of locs not being separated, maintained, or properly cleansed.

The good news? Severe matting doesn't always mean it's time to cut everything off.

This client trusted the process, and we're just getting started. In this video we're tackling the dematting process and preserving as much healthy hair as possible before moving on to the next steps.

This restoration is going to be a journey, so make sure you're following along for Part 2.

Now tell me... be honest. When you first saw this, did you think these locs were beyond saving? 👀

Don't just stare at your screen looking concerned—leave a comment. 😂

How many words did you understand? 🥰

If I didn't get her help early she would not be as far as she is. She was not hitting milestones and I knew my baby was different.

How did you know your baby had autism?

Know my oldest got high blood pressure 😂