Can you brush starter locs?

You can either brush your locs while they are wet or, after they are dry. Brushing your loc when they are dry, before you shampoo, is ideal for reducing lint, frizz and buildup. Some prefer to brush their locs while they are still wet to ensure their locs absorb all the natural moisture the hair shafts can get.

How often should you brush locs?

every day, brush your locs for at least 3-5 mins in the morning after spritzing your locs. Most locers I know said they felt a nice difference to their locs after one week! I would suggest to brush your locs after your shampoo session too, when locs are still damp.

What happens when you brush your locs?

Loc Brushing helps to remove trapped oils in your locs which are magnets for lint. Once lint is in your locs, you can use Loc Brushing to help dislodge it, remove dead skin cells (dandruff), and other buildup that may have become trapped inside your locs.

Can you touch starter locs?

In order to maintain the formation of your starter locs, you must refrain from constantly touching them and allowing them to grow freely. By letting your starter locs be, new growth will interlock and interweave within itself to form a mature loc.

What should you not do with starter locs?

Don't Manipulate Your Locs

In the beginning, you can be fascinated by your new locs. They aren't even formed yet, but you can't keep your hands off of them. But try not to manipulate them very much. This can be damaging and prevent them from growing into full, well-shapen locs.

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How soon should I wash my starter locs?

If you're just getting started with the baby stage, you should wait around 4-6 weeks before carefully washing your hair. You can go even longer than that if you feel you need to, but don't go longer than 3 months.

Why should u brush your locs?

Brushing your locs will also reduce lint and build-up. The bristles of the brush will softly remove any build-up looking to build up in your locs. The strokes will remove any debris, fabric, lint or dandruff from your scalp and locs, and prevent them from nestling deep within hair shafts.

Why are my 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.

Why do my locs look dull?

Too much buildup can cause locs to appear dull and dirty, so brushing your locs regularly ensures that gunk doesn't have enough time to build up and become intertwined with your hair. This way, your hair looks, smells and feels cleaner for much longer without you having to wash it so often.

Should you steam your locs?

Steaming your scalp and locs can help you get all those yummy vitamins and minerals your scalp and locs need to stay moisturized and healthy. This is a great option for those who tend to have drier feeling locs, or as a preventative measure against dry locs.

What are the stages of locs?

There are five stages of locs, namely the starter stage, budding stage, teen stage, maturity stage, and rooted stage. The entire stages can take 18-24 months upwards, after which you will be able to have the long, thick, and shiny locs you desire.

How do you soften locs?

Does combing dreads damage your hair?

“When you're combing out the locs, the amount of friction, just from combing through that matted section, it pretty much wears and tears at the cuticle layer of the hair strand,” Williams said. “So the hair itself, after detangling this matted section, is not going to be in the greatest condition.

Do dreadlocks damage hair?

Can dreads cause damage to your hair? The short answer is no. It's quite the opposite. Dreadlocks as a hairstyle actually help protect your hair.

How often should I moisturize my starter locs?

There is no need to introduce moisture to your locs every single day, especially if your hair doesn't need it. You should only do it on a need-to basis, meaning when they start to feel dry or brittle. You also need to use the right product.

How do you keep your starter locs neat?

Use natural oils

Incorporate the use of natural oils such as coconut oil, olive oil, and Jamaican black castor oil. 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.

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.

Should I keep my starter locs covered?

Covering up your starter locs while you shower will one, serve as a reminder not to wash your hair, and secondly, prevent your locs from getting wet. Covering your locs before bed will prevent any dirt or lint from getting into your hair, and will also remind you not to twist or manipulate your hair.

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.