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Join Canadian hosts Brian Phillips (Founder of World Salon/ World Hair & Skin) and Karen Wallington (Founder of Modlocks) with weekly special guests to discuss life, current events, and dreadlock philosophy. 1 Rule: No topic is off the table - only that it comes from a place of love and curiosity, never judgment. Whether you call them locs, dreads or jatas, LOC TALK is dedicated to all of that and more. Loc Talk Presented by Noggin Oil @nogginoil

Loc Talk


    • Apr 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Loc Talk

    LocTalk w/ Shae Coughlan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 45:48


    This week we sit down with Shea Coughlan @kicksbyshae

    LocTalk w/ Tony Rabalao

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 28:49


    This week we sit down with Tony Rabalao

    LocTalk w/ Doug "Shaggy" Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 31:37


    This week we sit down with Doug "Shaggy" Smith.

    LocTalk with Brooky West

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 42:54


    Episode 3 with Brooky West

    LocTalk with Maria Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 37:33


    LocTalk Episode 2 with Maria Thompson!

    LocTalk with Rollie Locs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 30:17


    LocTalk is back! Welcome to the conversation, Rollie Locs Follow her on instagram.com/rollies2thesky http://rollies2thesky.com Loc Talk is sponsored by Noggin Oil. Clean hair starts at the Noggin. www.nogginoil.com Shout outs to: DJ Nigel Chimere Faulk @drlocs Todrick Hall

    Loc Talk - Michael E. Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 72:13


    Michael Williams is one of Canada's most esteemed media personalities and on Loc Talk he opens up about life, the early years and so Much more!

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    Loc Talk - Featuring Stephanie Joseph Founder of Textur'd Hair & Beauty Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 47:13


    Canadian by birth, Grenadian by parentage, Stephanie Joseph is the Founder & Producer of the Textur'd Hair & Beauty Show. A two-city event in Toronto & London, Ontario. Serves as a platform for local hairstylist, fashion designers, and beauty brands to network with one other to promote their products. This event was Toronto's first, and largest natural hair & beauty show dedicated to those who love and appreciate naturally curly hair. The show offers a variety of panel discussions, informative seminars, and entertaining performances. www.texturd.com IG - @texturd.ca YouTube - https://youtu.be/IRW9D4aHxFY #Textur'dhair&beautyshow #NogginOil #LocTalk Brought to you by www.nogginoil.com

    Loc Talk w/ Fresh Locs Power Couple: Antonio & Anj

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 52:34


    Married Black Business Partners married to the craft of maintaining Healthy Locs. Antonio & Anj are based in Indianapolis, IN, and travel to several US Locations. They offer classes from starter locs to loc repair to loc extensions. Antonio Carter www.freshlocs.com email: freshlocs@yahoo.com IG: @freshloc Anj BlanchardCarter www.bookinganj.com email: IG: @locsbyanj Freshlocs Loc Shop IG: @FreshlocsLocShop317 Phone: 317-600-3312 Address: 5438 N. Keystone Ave, Indianapolis Indiana 46220 #Freshlocs #NogginOil #LocTalk Brought to you by www.nogginoil.com

    Loc Talk - Canadian Roots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 68:04


    In this special episode of Loc Talk, hosts Brian @brianatworld and Karen @modlocks invite 5 Canadian locticians to the conversation. Follow all our panelists on Instagram: Naledi Stone @Dreadflock email: dreadflockcanada@gamil.com Natayu @yulocs_ https://yulocs.com/ Lorraine Coughlan @locsncrown email: locsncrown@gmail.com Randy Matias @north3rnlocs email: northernlocs@gmail.com Amber Ruthart (Kakiishiway) @bearhair_locs https://bearhairlocs.company.site/ A direct descendant from Cree Nations, Amber is excited to share with us some of the history and symbolism behind Indigenous "Rolled Hair". #DreadlocksCanada #nogginoil #loctalk Brought to you by @nogginoil

    Loc Talk w/ ShJae' Le Vanquer, founder of Spray N-Lock

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 63:25


    This week we sit down with ShJae' Le Vanquer. The creator/inventor of the world's first strongest holding loc twisting spray. The founder of SPRAY N-LOCK GLOBAL. https://www.spraynlock.com/ WORLD Hair & Skin https://www.WORLD.ca https://worldsalon.ca Noggin Oil https://www.nogginoil.com Modlocks https://www.modlocks.com #LocTalk #SprayNLock

    Loc Talk w/ Diane C. Bailey of EMMERGE NBIA & The CROWN Act

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 48:07


    WORLD Hair & Skin https://www.WORLD.ca https://worldsalon.ca Noggin Oil https://www.nogginoil.com Modlocks https://www.modlocks.com

    Loc Talk w/ Malcom Coley of Loc Nation TM

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 55:11


    This week we welcome Malcom Coley from Loc Nation TM WORLD Hair & Skin https://www.WORLD.ca https://worldsalon.ca Noggin Oil https://www.nogginoil.com Modlocks https://www.modlocks.com

    Loc Talk w/ Maquita James of Knotty Spot

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 30:25


    This week we are joined by Marquita James of The Knotty Spot! https://theknottyspot.com/ WORLD Hair & Skin https://www.WORLD.ca https://worldsalon.ca Noggin Oil https://www.nogginoil.com Modlocks https://www.modlocks.com

    Loc Talk - Featuring Chimere Faulk - CEO of Dr.Locs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 49:01


    This Week on Loc Talk we have Chimere Faulk the CEO of Dr.Locs WORLD Hair & Skin https://www.WORLD.ca https://worldsalon.ca Noggin Oil https://www.nogginoil.com Modlocks https://www.modlocks.com

    Loc Talk w/ DREADINDIAN Christopher Lazarus S2E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 47:19


    This week we take a trip to Mumbai to talk to the very funny, very witty @dreadindian founder of the popular @dreads.rule Instagram page. #loctalk #dreadindian DREADINDIAN Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDreadIndian/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dreadindian Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dreadindian/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/DreadIndian Podcast - https://www.eplog.media/thedreadindianshow/

    Loc Talk - Featuring Dr.Airaina Griffith-Knight of Nuwbns Inc & Hairlooms Academy S2E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 55:54


    Loc Talk - Featuring Dr.Airaina Griffith-Knight of Nuwbns Inc & Hairlooms Academy This week on Loc Talk we have Dr.Airaina Griffith-Knight of Nuwbns Inc & Hairlooms Academy A professional cosmetologist located at The LocksHouse in Fayetteville, NC. Dr. Griffith-Knight specializes in Locks, Twists, and Coils; she has over 20 years' of experience in the Natural hair industry. @airainagriffith instagram.com/airainagriffith/ https://www.hairloomsacademy.com/ #loctalk

    Loc Talk - Kris McDred professes the FUTURE of dredlocs! S2E1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 44:36


    We are SO excited to welcome back our beloved friend, "dredloc educator" and "lord of locs" Kris McDred. Listen to his prophecy. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ "DM ME before I become JAY-Z" - Kris McDred krismcdred.com youtube.com/krismcdred instagram.com/krismcdred/ facebook.com/Dreadlocksalondubai LOC TALK Shoutouts: Mathieu Artisanal hairclips: Sneaker Artist: @kicksbyshea Morgan Freeman: https://www.facebook.com/MorganFreeman Morgan Heritage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgPa2I3a6oUBD-i_L045JTg

    Loc Talk Season Finale - Featuring Kofi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 64:26


    In our season finale, we have a Toronto Hip Hop/ R&B artist Kofi on location for his maintenance at World Salon. Enjoy the show! @jmgkofi @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other streaming platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =)

    Loc Talk - Ep 13 - Featuring Philip Wolff

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 60:51


    In our thirteenth episode, we have Philip Wolff on the show! @philipwolfhair @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==& All other streaming platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =)

    Loc Talk - Ep 12 - Featuring Arlette Pender of Hairloks & My Hair is Beautiful

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 66:16


    Episode 12 - Featuring Arlette Pender of Hairloks & My Hair is Beautiful We talk about her new natural hair care products and her inspiring give-back project called My Hair is Beautiful! Follow us on Instagram: @hairloks @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other streaming platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =) Sponsorships: on for this episode

    Loc Talk - Ep 11 - Featuring Reece Knupp

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 30:09


    Episode 11 - Featuring Reece Knupp Follow us on Instagram: @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other streaming platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =) Sponsorships: on for this episode

    Loc Talk - Ep 10 - Dred/Locs & Cultural Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 51:18


    Episode 10 - Featuring Crissa @dreadloxoxo of @rebelrebelsalon joins the conversation. She'll share her stories of introspection and how she's uncovered new understandings amidst sensitive times. Follow us on Instagram: @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil @dreadloxoxo @rebelrebelsalo Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other streaming platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =)

    Loc Talk - Ep 6 - Kris McDred Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 37:01


    Episode 6 - Featuring Kris McDred, (part 3) Dreadlocks: Then and Now @krismcdred   Follow us on Instagram @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil @krismcdred    Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =)

    Loc Talk - Ep 9 - Featuring Susan Peterkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 34:01


    Episode 9 - Featuring Susan Peterkin, founder of The Natural Hair Industry Convention Follow us on Instagram @susanpeterkin @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg Listen to Loc Talk on all streaming platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =)

    Loc Talk - Ep 8 - Featuring Jocelyn Reneé of Curly Nu Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 39:23


    Episode 8 - Featuring Jocelyn Reneé of Curly Nu Growth Follow us on Instagram @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =)

    Loc Talk - Ep 7 - Featuring Thando Kafele, The King of Loc

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 39:06


    Episode 7 - Featuring Thando Kafele, The King of Loc @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil @thekingofloc Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Watching =)

    Loc Talk - Ep 5 - Khadija Peters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 37:19


    Special Guest Khadija Peters of The Locs Creator The Locs Creator Live Online Class October 11, 2020 links below. www.thelocscreator.com thelocscreator@gmail.com Instagram: @thelocscreator @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Watching =)

    Loc Talk - Ep 4 - Ann-Marie Christell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 34:30


    Special Guest Ann-Marie Christall www.seienstyle.com/The-Virtual-Loctician-Conference @seienstyle @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil Watch Live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiYDdVEP_bqSb71Kzb3P3jg Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Watching =)

    Loc Talk - Ep 3 - Kris McDred Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 46:36


    Episode 3 - History of Locs Part 2; Featuring Kris McDred @krismcdred   In this Episode, Karen, Brian & Kris McDred talk about the Etymology of Dreadlocks!   Follow us on Instagram @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @nogginoil @krismcdred    Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/loc-talk/id1531617190 Google: https://www.google.com/podcastsfeed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNjRlMTY2MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== & All other platforms! Share the Journey! Like & Subscribe Thanks for Listening =)

    Loc Talk - Ep 2 - Kris McDred Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 50:48


    Part 1 of a 4 Part Series In this Episode Karen & Brian have their first guest @KrisMcDred  Talking about the history and origins of locs plus much more! Follow us on Instagram @loc.talk @modlocks @brianatworld @krismcdred @nogginoil

    Loc Talk - Episode One

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 29:09


    In this episode, We introduce loctician extraordinaire & educator Karen Wallington (RSE) and Brian Phillips Owner of World Salon in Downtown Toronto, Canada. Talkin' Everything Locs and Beyond Enjoy the Journey! Listen to Loc Talk on all podcast platforms Anchor: https://anchor.fm/loctalk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5HwvmXPFDnMVDwCE3B2PMs

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