What Can I Use to Moisturize my Locs?

What Can I Use to Moisturize my Locs?

 

Dry locs can be due to hormones, weather conditions, or genetics. Very often, dry locs can be a result of improper hair care. Products which aren’t designed for locs can often cause build-up or cause the locs to dry. You know you have extremely dry locs when your locs feel brittle to touch or you are prone to breakage by the roots.

Check out your Water

A leading cause for dry hair is the water that’s coming out of your showerhead. Some of us live in areas with extremely harsh water. If you are one of those unlucky folks, you’ll notice the consequences on your skin and hair. Harsh water will strip your skin and hair of the moisture it needs. Fortunately, you can get a filter on your shower head, there are some affordable options out there and of course, there are high end options.

While we’re here, talking about water, drinking more water is probably the first first place to start when you notice you have dry hair, skin or scalp. It also might be the most affordable option out there.

Cut Out Unfriendly Ingredients

If you use any products that have alcohol or petroleum now’s a good time to free up some space and get rid of those damaging products. Most, if not all, wax products will cause build-up, which blocks the moisture from absorbing into the locs. Go for natural products and ingredients that are designed to keep your looks not only looking healthy, but living healthy. Product build-up may cause you more damage and expenses than you’d expect.

Avoid Cotton Fabric

Avoid cotton pillowcases or cotton scarves all year around. Try a satin or silk scarf for the afterhours and you’ll quickly notice the difference in the texture of your locs. You won’t only avoid dryness, but you will also defend your locs against lint. Make sure your locs are completely dry when you tie your locs back in a scarf, otherwise you may risk mildew or dandruff due to fungal.

Moisture

You locs love moisture and steam so feel free to steam your locs every now and then, just make sure they dry quickly afterwards. You can allow your locs to absorb steam while you shower or a steamer at your local loctician. But, when it comes to washing your locs, you want to reduce the temperature somewhat, as extreme heat on scalp and loc can also cause dryness.

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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.