Monday, September 7, 2015

Why Loc Maintenance Is Important

By Daphne Bowen


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 best to twist the locs before you dry these hairs after washing. This way, the effect does not wear off fast. Dry hair does not hold the locking for a considerable time. This means more expenses because it has to be done at higher frequencies.

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.

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.

When you are done with re-twisting the hairs, drying at the salon is better than air drying. If you have your own dryer at home then the better. The latter causes them to come off fast and also makes this hair smelly. At times, it may cause mold to grow on the locs. These are not very good experiences. Using a dryer means the drying process will be done in a couple of minutes.

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.

There is no any excuse for not taking balanced diet and a lot of water. As much as they may appear less related, these are effective ways to keep growth of locs optimal and healthy. Playing with the locks is a bad tendency many people have. In the end, they cause thing by twisting hair so many times.

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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