So your locs are past the beginner phase—you’ve been through the unraveling, the frizz, the poofiness, and now your locs are solid, consistent, and beautifully yours.
But the journey doesn’t end here.
In fact, this is where true loc care begins—the kind that preserves your health, shine, and longevity for years to come.
1. Understand Your New Growth is Still in the Baby Stage
Even if your ends are mature and fully formed, every new inch of hair starts the journey from scratch.
This means you’re managing all three loc stages at once:
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Baby stage at the roots
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Teenage frizz in the middle
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Mature loc at the ends
Pro Tip: Our Imani Locking Spray is ideal for training that new growth without buildup. Use it during retwists or to tame fuzz along your parts.
2. Cleanse Without Over-Stripping
Mature locs tend to hold more water, dirt, and product if not properly cleansed. The goal? A clean scalp and clear loc body—without drying everything out.
Try this regimen:
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Start with our Pre-Cleanse to gently lift buildup from the scalp and loc shaft.
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Follow with Yasin Shampoo for a deep clean that won’t unravel or strip.
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Only wash every 2–3 weeks unless your scalp demands more.
3. Moisturize with Intention
Daily spritzes are still key—especially for long, mature locs that are exposed to more sun, friction, and dryness.
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Use Jinan Moisture Mix if your locs love hydration but not heaviness
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Go for Island Breeze Moisture Mix if your hair tends to dry out easily or you live in dry climates
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Follow with Yaya Oil to seal moisture into the hair shaft and keep frizz at bay
4. Protect Your Ends (Yes, Still!)
Mature doesn’t mean maintenance-free. In fact, older locs can thin or unravel at the ends if they’re neglected. Wrap your hair at night, sleep on silk, and consider a monthly deep steam treatment with our Amla Extract Conditioner to nourish aging strands.
5. Reconnect with Your Why
Locs are more than hair—they’re a commitment, a crown, and a journey. The longer you’ve had them, the more they reflect who you are.
Take time to check in with your crown. Are you giving it the love it deserves? Are your products aligned with your values?
Dr Locs is here to support that answer with buildup-free, plant-based, loc-specific care—because we’re on this journey with you.
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