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 advisable to re-twist the locs when the hair is still damp. This will make the locs stay in shape for a longer period. Dry hair is challenging to do and also it calls for more frequent re-twisting because unlocking happens fast.
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.
When twisting the locs, be wary of overly doing them. Besides causing damage and thinning of the certain hair, it damages it. The surest sign of over-twisting is coiling of the loc at root. Relieve the tension with immediate effect. The method chosen to do the twisting should be maintained all through. Do not mix the techniques. The common ones include palm rolling, interlocking and crocheting. However, palm rolling is preferable because it results to better looking and neater locs. Get one person be doing this hair for you for better care.
Twisting is normally done when this hair is still damp and this calls for drying thereafter. Use of an electrical dryer is recommended. It saves on time besides giving good results. Air dying will cause growth of mold apart from making this hair smell bad.
This hair needs moisture. Therefore, cover it with a silken scarf when you go to sleep or use a silk pillowcase. This is a good way to avoid damages and keep the style for longer. Fuzzy hair will occur less likely if this hair is covered. When styling this hair, pulling it tightly is to be avoided. The edges break easily and growth of the locs will be retarded. Styling immediately after twisting maintains the certain hair in a good shape for longer.
Drinking plenty of water and having nutritious meals is something many thing people take for granted but it is actually crucial for growth of healthy locs. Additionally, there are people who keep on playing with their hair. This means twisting the particular hair overly and causing thinning in the process.
Covering the hair is important to ensure that dirt does not get to it. People to watch for this are those who spend a lot of time in dusty environments.
It is advisable to re-twist the locs when the hair is still damp. This will make the locs stay in shape for a longer period. Dry hair is challenging to do and also it calls for more frequent re-twisting because unlocking happens fast.
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.
When twisting the locs, be wary of overly doing them. Besides causing damage and thinning of the certain hair, it damages it. The surest sign of over-twisting is coiling of the loc at root. Relieve the tension with immediate effect. The method chosen to do the twisting should be maintained all through. Do not mix the techniques. The common ones include palm rolling, interlocking and crocheting. However, palm rolling is preferable because it results to better looking and neater locs. Get one person be doing this hair for you for better care.
Twisting is normally done when this hair is still damp and this calls for drying thereafter. Use of an electrical dryer is recommended. It saves on time besides giving good results. Air dying will cause growth of mold apart from making this hair smell bad.
This hair needs moisture. Therefore, cover it with a silken scarf when you go to sleep or use a silk pillowcase. This is a good way to avoid damages and keep the style for longer. Fuzzy hair will occur less likely if this hair is covered. When styling this hair, pulling it tightly is to be avoided. The edges break easily and growth of the locs will be retarded. Styling immediately after twisting maintains the certain hair in a good shape for longer.
Drinking plenty of water and having nutritious meals is something many thing people take for granted but it is actually crucial for growth of healthy locs. Additionally, there are people who keep on playing with their hair. This means twisting the particular hair overly and causing thinning in the process.
Covering the hair is important to ensure that dirt does not get to it. People to watch for this are those who spend a lot of time in dusty environments.
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