Use a clarifying and moisturizing shampoo to avoid residue or buildup.
After washing your locs, drying your hair is a key step. Gently wring out as much water as possible. Air drying is an easy way to get locs dried.
The most important part of locs care is moisture. Even though hair is tied up and locked in, dreadlocks can still get dry and break easily if not properly moisturized.
Just because you have locs, doesn’t mean you can forget about your scalp health. As we mentioned before, your scalp is still skin and will still need some TLC. Just remember to use a lightweight oil that won’t clog your pores.
Covering your locs when you sleep with a silk scarf or head tie prevents brittled locs can break/snap and cotton absorbs moisture.When styling your locs, it’s important to think about your edges. As your locs get longer (and in turn heavier), this will put more tension on your hair and your delicate edges can be at risk, especially if your locs are styled too tightly. Avoidthinning bald patches by varying hairstyles and considering the tension you’re putting on your hair when styling.
