Coloring your locs can add vibrancy and style, but it’s important to maintain them properly to keep your color fresh and your hair healthy. Dr Locs' Color Protecting Line is specifically designed for color-treated locs, offering products that cleanse, moisturize, and protect your color. Here’s how to care for your color-treated locs and ensure they stay vibrant and strong.
1. Clarify and Cleanse with the Right Shampoo
To start, use a Clarifying Shampoo to remove any buildup of dirt, oils, and other impurities from your scalp and follicles. This step prepares your hair to better absorb moisture and nutrients. Dr Locs Sweet Peppermint Clarifying Shampoo is perfect for deep cleansing without stripping your hair of its natural oils.
Next, follow up with our Rose Lavender Color Protecting Shampoo. This shampoo is specially formulated to enhance and preserve your color while providing gentle cleansing and moisturizing benefits. It ensures that your locs stay vibrant, hydrated, and ready to receive the next steps in your hair care routine.
2. Deep Condition with the Amla Extract
After cleansing, it’s time to condition. The Amla Extract Conditioner is packed with nourishing ingredients that help lock in moisture while enhancing your hair’s color. For the best results, apply the conditioner to your locs, then sit under a steamer for 20-30 minutes. The heat helps the conditioner penetrate deeply into your hair, offering a more intense, hydrating treatment.
Once your deep conditioning session is complete, rinse your hair with cool water to seal in the moisture, and gently towel dry your locs.
3. Moisturize and Lock in Hydration
To keep your locs moisturized and healthy, apply either the Jinan Moisture Mix or Island Breeze Moisture Mix to your damp locs. These formulas are designed to deeply hydrate your locs and maintain softness while protecting your color. Apply generously to ensure your locs remain moisturized throughout the day.
4. Protein Treatments for Color-Treated Locs
If you’ve had your locs colored, it’s essential to incorporate protein treatments into your routine. These treatments strengthen the hair and help prevent damage caused by chemical processing. We recommend visiting a loctician who specializes in color-treated locs for professional protein treatments. Your loctician will guide you on how often to get these treatments based on the condition of your locs and the type of color you've used.
5. Retwist and Locking Spray for Healthy Maintenance
To keep your locs looking neat and your color intact, continue with your regular retwisting routine. Use our Imani Locking Spray to set your locs in place. This formula not only helps with the retwisting process but also provides moisture and protection to keep your locs healthy.
Additionally, the Moisture Mix formulas—whether it's Jinan Moisture Mix or Island Breeze Moisture Mix—should be applied regularly to maintain hydration and prevent your locs from becoming dry or brittle.
TAKEAWAY
Maintaining color-treated locs requires the right products and routine. Using the Color Protecting Line—which includes the clarifying shampoo, our color-enhancing shampoo, and amla extract conditioner—will keep your locs cleansed, moisturized, and vibrant. Don’t forget to schedule protein treatments with a loctician who specializes in color-treated locs, and keep your locs hydrated with the Jinan Moisture Mix or Island Breeze Moisture Mix. Follow these steps, and your color-treated locs will stay healthy, vibrant, and beautiful!
