Loc Em Up!

Question:

Do you have any suggestions on loc maintenace?
How often should they be twisted?
What products should be avoided?
And any other information that could help me to maintain and strengthen my hair.

Thanks in advance!

Sooooo obviously I don't have locs so I had to outsource! My reference has had beeeautiful locs for 10+ years so she is very reputable.  She had a lot great tips for you ladies with locs. Here they are:

Only twist once a month.  Over twisting will cause the locs to pop. Applying tension to the hair is never the greatest thing in the world, so overdoing can be detrimental to the hair. Besides, I'm not sure if baby hair with locs is such a good look!

When twisting, ALWAYS palm roll to the right, no matter what side of the head you are on. Palm rolling the whole loc to make it all uniformed (this will eventually make your locs smaller)

Leave clips in for at least 30 minutes

Products to Use:

The product list was surprisingly very broad. Using products specifically for locs is  not a necessity.

Regular shampoos/conditioners are fine, Pantene Pro V Relaxed & Natural works well and you don't have to break the bank just to purchase it.

Satin Bonnets and/or Pillow cases are your best friend. (Cotton will pull your strands, absorb the moisture in your hair, and causes frizz)

Jamaican Mango & Lime Products (the oil is awesome and smells goooood)

Any product of your liking with Tea Tree Oil

Eco Styler Gel (with Olive Oil) for twisting

Thin oils such as olive oils are good for applying to the locs themselves

No-no Products:

Bees wax (attracts lint)

Special Instructions:

For ladies that suffer from dry scalp one remedy is peppermint oil shampoo & raw shea butter applied directly on the scalp after conditioning

Hair too soft to loc quick as other hair types?  Try a squeeze of honey in your twisting product! (not only will it help to loc the hair, but it makes the re-twist last longer)

Hope this helps loc'd ladies!

Stay Beautiful!

- NB