Use natural oils

The use of natural oils during your starter loc journey will prevent your locs from becoming dry and cause your scalp to maintain moisture. This creates the perfect environment for healthy locs.

Should I put oil on locs?

Contrary to popular belief, applying oil directly to your locs won't hydrate them. It will make them softer to the touch and perhaps less brittle. But it won't add much in terms of moisture. That's why you need a mixture of oil and water to moisturize your locs.

What do you put on starter locs?

Use a natural oil to lock in moisture and give your locs a soft sheen. Try coconut oil, olive oil, or Jamaican black castor oil. Any of these can prevent loc or scalp dryness.

How do I take care of my starter locs?

How to wash starter locs

1. Wash your starter locs 3 – 4 weeks after you have had the installed. This allows your hair to regain its natural oils.
2. Focus on your scalp every time you wash your head.
3. Be gentle when washing your locs to avoid unravelling.
4. Do not use a conditioning product when washing your starter locs.

How do I keep my starter locs from unraveling?

A few ways to prevent some of the unravelling include, sleeping with a satin bonnet or loc sock, asking your loctician for suggestions or being more gentle when you wash your hair. You will be in the "baby" stage for approximately 9 months. It will be shorter or longer depending on your hair type.

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How often should I Retwist my starter locs?

Retwist frequency depends on whether you are in the starter loc phase or you have mature locs. It also depends on the type of locs you have, your hair type and your retwist method. Starter locs should be washed monthly or no more than every six week. If you interlock, you can go as long as eight weeks between retwists.

How often should you oil and moisturize locs?

Prioritize deep conditioning treatments

Once your locs are mature (roughly 1 year after beginning your journey depending on the texture of your hair), deep conditioner your hair every 1-2 weeks to keep your locs healthy, strong, and moisturized. This deep conditioner is a great pick.

Do starter locs get thicker?

When you leave your hair alone, your locs are able to flourish and thicken up because they're not constantly “made” into condensed retwisted or interlocked bundles. The ideal timeframe for a retwist is between 4-6 weeks— no earlier!

How long is the starter LOC phase?

In the locs process, the Starter Stage (also known as the Baby Stage) lasts roughly for three to six months. But how long this stage lasts depends on a couple things, such as your hair type and how fast your hair grows.

Is it OK to wash starter locs?

You can wash your teenage locs as often as you like because your hair is already locked. Oily hair types should try to wash around once a week. But in general, once a month is a nice number for wash days.

How do you oil treat locs?

Begin with wet or dry hair?

1. Shampoo your dreadlocks.
2. Get rid of the excess water with an old t-shirt or a microfibre cloth.
3. Coat your hair with your oil mixture.
4. Gently squeeze your locs to get the oil inside.
5. Cover with a plastic cap.
6. Heat for 30 - 45 minutes.
7. Shampoo again (maybe twice) with non-residue shampoo.

Why are my starter locs so frizzy?

Frizz is an inevitable part of the loc journey and process. Frizz is a sign that your hair is growing and maturing in a healthy manner. Your frizz is needed to continue to form the loc as the hair begins to take the shape, form and mat itself together.

Do starter locs shed?

You may be asking yourself, 'is it normal for locs to shed? ' and the answer is yes!

Why do my starter locs itch?

Not completely drying your locs after a wash can cause mildew, which can cause itchiness. Certain protective styles, like cornrows, can also cause itchiness. Pritchett says this happens because dead skin cells, sebum or dust become trapped at the root or because the style is too tight and the follicles are inflamed.

How do you keep locs moisturized?

7 Ways to Moisturize Dry Locs

1. Always Clarify Your Hair. The first step to moisturized locs begins with your shampoo. ...
2. Use a Water-Based Moisturizer AND an Emollient Oil. ...
3. Get Regular Salon Hydration Treatments. ...
4. Increase Your Water Intake. ...
5. Ditch the Shower Cap. ...
6. Wear a Satin Scarf. ...
7. Use Aloe Vera.

How often should you wash your starter locs?

Washing, moisturizing, and protecting your dreads will ensure your hair grows well and stays healthy. You will want to regularly (every two to three weeks) wash and detox hair to remove any products, oil, or debris trapped in the strands and scalp.

How can I make my starter locs lock faster?

You can easily make your dreads lock faster by washing your hair every 2-3 days, backcombing them, and twisting them together. You might think washing your hair will damage your dreads, but doing so every few days will actually help them lock faster and stay in shape.

At what stage do locs swell?

The Teenage Stage or “Ugly Stage” of Locs

Once your hair has fully budded, across the entire length of the locs, and they've swelled up to almost twice their original size, you have entered the teenage stage.