Can You Go Back to Natural Hair After Locs?

Can You Go Back to Natural Hair After Locs?

When considering having locs or to undo locs many wonder if natural hair will be an option. Spoiler, the answer is of course it is. In this article we’ll have a closer look at what’s involved in undoing your locs and what it will look like afterwards. 

Why Do People Undo Locs

You definitely can go back to your natural hair after having locs. Take your time to make the decision to undo your locs. Sometimes people go back to having locs because they miss how chill their locs were. Chimere (founder and owner of Dr Locs) had her locs from 1997 to 2007 and then has been loose and natural ever since. In 2018-9 she had locs again for a few months and then changed her mind and combed them out. This is something you can do. Just don't expect your hair to be the same after you take down your locs. Your hair may have a different length, and will feel different compared to having locs. 

What Products Should I Use on Loose Natural Hair

Since you already have Dr Locs products, you can still use the entire line on your loose and natural hair. The Amla Extract Conditioner, Jinan Moisture Mix, Pre-Cleanse and all the Dr Locs Shampoos can be used on loose hair. It's only the locking spray that you won't benefit from. The Yaya oil is great for both hair and skin.

If you’re going for box braids, our favorite product to use is the Pre-Cleanse, which works really well at keeping the scalp clean and taking out any stench. People who wear wigs love the Pre- Cleanse as well to take out the stretch in the sew-ins. Another favorite product is the Jinan Moisture Mix which works great for protective styles and keeps that scalp noticeably healthier and clean.

And of course, if you don't have the Dr Locs' Line, you can use any of our products on your loose and natural hair to enjoy the benefits of an awesome natural product line for your hair. 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes — locs can be started on virtually any hair texture. The technique that works best and the timeline you can expect will vary depending on your texture. Finer hair typically takes longer to lock and may require more patience in the early stages.

Sisterlocs is a form of interlocking — they use the same foundational technique. The difference is size and a proprietary pattern. Interlocking can be done in a range of sizes and is not limited to the Sisterlocs system.

Loc extensions should be placed as a permanent technique by a qualified loctician. When done correctly, the extension integrates naturally into the hair over time. When done incorrectly, the hair often can't sustain them and the client removes them early.

Yes — comb coils are one of the most common ways to start locs. As the hair grows and matures through the baby and teenage stages, the coil gradually locks into a permanent loc.

Interlocking and loc extensions are generally considered the most durable and fastest-to-progress techniques. If skipping the baby stage entirely is the goal, loc extensions with a qualified loctician may be the right option. However, understand that with all processes, you will go thru a process.