Basic Tips For Maintaining Locs Effectively

Having hair locs also comes with the responsibility of maintaining them properly. Proper hair care can go a long way in preserving your beautiful locks. Proper care will ensure your locs last for years without tangles or breakage. Fortunately, there are many different ways people can ensure the quality and health of their hair locs. To give them some idea, here are some essential tips for maintaining locs effectively.

When to wash and how often?

For fresh or starter locs, wait at least 3-4 weeks before washing your hair. Fresh locs are very fragile, two twists, and they can be unraveled. When it’s time, wash your hair with a sulfate-free shampoo to prevent build-up. For teen to adult loc phase, washing it every two or three weeks is enough, depending on the environment and how fast the smell and build-up can accumulate. You should not use many styling products to keep your locs clean and shiny. Heavy products will attract dirt and debris and will not easily wash away. 

Dry it properly

Drying your locs is vital after washing. They can have an unpleasant smell if you don’t allow them to dry completely. They may even cause scalp itch, especially with ponytail braid styles and other complicated locs. If you do not want to purchase commercial products, you can always make your own using hair oil and rose water. You’ll find numerous DIY recipes online. What’s best is that you don’t need to spend money on expensive conditioners – these will work just as well and are affordable.

Do this before you sleep

Protect your locs from a breakage at night by wrapping them up with a satin scarf. It’s also important not to twist your locs too tightly at night. Otherwise, you might end up tearing it or causing it to fall out. Also, allow ample time to grow before retwisting or interlocking. If you don’t want to maintain your locs, you can try using faux locs.

Want to try other loc styles?

Nappie Twists can help with that. Nappie twists offer a wide range of loc selections such as starter locs, kid’s knotless braids, loc extensions, butterfly locs with color and braids. They also provide hair care products for locs and specific uses. 

To book appointments, visit their website nappietwists.com or contact them through email at [email protected].Call their hotline at 4047811946 for immediate inquiries.