Why Loc Maintenance Is Important

By Daphne Bowen


Cleaning of the hair is important for people with locs. There is a myth that has been held for a long time that keeping the hair dirty makes it grow longer faster. This is not true. It will stunt the growth and make it smelly. Ensure you use a cleansing shampoo and then moisturize the hair later. Co-washing is a topic which has been hotly debated but it can be of help when applied in loc maintenance.

It is best to twist the locs before you dry these hairs after washing. This way, the effect does not wear off fast. Dry hair does not hold the locking for a considerable time. This means more expenses because it has to be done at higher frequencies.

There are people who are notorious for making concoctions for use on the locs at home. The products commonly used include waxes, butter, pomade, grease and honey. They not only cause dirt accumulation in the particular hair but also prove hard to come off. Water soluble loc products are better absorbed and stress-free to remove. Their absorption is also super. Following this, it is important to read first the ingredients in the product before you buy it.

Watch out for overdoing the twisting. It leads to breakage and hair thinning which cause damages. If the hairs coil at its root it means you have over-twisted. The remedy is to lessen the tension. Do not alternate between crocheting, palm rolling and interlocking while twisting. Choose one and go with it. Mixing the techniques will make the end product a mess. Palm rolling is better because it produces better and neat locs. Something else to shun is having different people do the twisting for you. If done by the same person, he or she will get better at caring for your hair over time.

Since most often twisting will be done on damp hair, it needs to be dried after the process has been completed. Using a dryer will produce better results and long-lasting effects compared to air drying. Another benefit of using the dryer is that the process takes a very short time. Air dying on the other hand can make give the hair foul smell and make mold develop on it.

Maintaining some level of moisture on the hair is important. At night, use a silk pillow case or cover your hair with scarf made form silk material. This is an effective technique to prevent breakage, maintain moisture and keep this hair in style. Additionally, it eliminates the tendency of fuzzy hair. Styling should be done loosely otherwise much tension on the edges will make it break. After re-twisting, style for it to last longer.

Eating a balanced diet may seem too insignificant in the maintenance of healthy locs but it is an important aspect. In addition, avoid touching your head all the time. Playing with the locs may cause them to thin because you twist them many times.

Dirt and lint are the two notorious things that have a tendency to buildup on the locs. For those who spend a lot time in dusty environments, covering the hairs is a must.




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