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.
After cleaning the hair, you should re-twist while it is still wet. Doing so when the hair is dry means the re-twist will not last for a considerable period of time. You will spend more redoing this hair when it gets new growth.
The products used on the hair should have been designed specifically for the purpose. Some people opt to use butter, pomade, wax, honey and grease to cut on the loc upkeep costs. What they do not realize is that they will end up spending a lot on products to get the stuff off hair because they do not come out readily. Another demerit of these products is that they are not well absorbed. Water-based products are the best to use for the absorption rate is high and they do not stick on the particular hair.
You may think that tight twisting will hold the loc for long but actually you are causing more harm than good because it damages hair through thinning and breakages. Coiling at the base is a typical sign of overdoing the twisting. Ensure to lessen the tension. Alternating the way in which you twist is not recommended because the end results will not be super. Use palm rolling for better and neater locks. In addition, ensure you identify just one person for the process for good results.
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.
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.
Covering the particular hair protects it from dirt and lint. This is crucial especially to those who are just starting off. Some work environments are dusty and if the debris are allowed to accumulate and fail to come out.
After cleaning the hair, you should re-twist while it is still wet. Doing so when the hair is dry means the re-twist will not last for a considerable period of time. You will spend more redoing this hair when it gets new growth.
The products used on the hair should have been designed specifically for the purpose. Some people opt to use butter, pomade, wax, honey and grease to cut on the loc upkeep costs. What they do not realize is that they will end up spending a lot on products to get the stuff off hair because they do not come out readily. Another demerit of these products is that they are not well absorbed. Water-based products are the best to use for the absorption rate is high and they do not stick on the particular hair.
You may think that tight twisting will hold the loc for long but actually you are causing more harm than good because it damages hair through thinning and breakages. Coiling at the base is a typical sign of overdoing the twisting. Ensure to lessen the tension. Alternating the way in which you twist is not recommended because the end results will not be super. Use palm rolling for better and neater locks. In addition, ensure you identify just one person for the process for good results.
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.
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.
Covering the particular hair protects it from dirt and lint. This is crucial especially to those who are just starting off. Some work environments are dusty and if the debris are allowed to accumulate and fail to come out.
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