Can you swim with starter sisterlocks?

If you're taking the plunge on a regular basis, a swim cap is advisable. Chlorine strips the natural oils from the hair. A sudsing with the Sisterlocks Starter shampoo, followed by the Reconstructor will help to bring the luster back to your locks.

Can I swim with starter locs?

You can swim with dreads. Chlorine won't hurt them and salt water can help them mature. You'll always find some new loose hair after swimming but it can easily be taken care of with a Loose Hair Tool.

What does chlorine do to your locs?

Swimming in chlorine or salt water actually helps dreads to tighten up. If you even can sit out in the sun afterwards it will really helps to tighten up (just remember to wash your scalp. )

Can I swim in the ocean with locs?

You will only form a hot mess on top of your head. DO wet locs at home before swimming in saltwater (and even in chlorine for that matter). Tresses will absorb the tap water and not soak up as much of the ocean or chlorinated water if you do this step first.

Is ocean water good for locs?

Dreads have a love/hate relationship with the ocean. The salt water dries them out which helps them knot better. They also get tighter after some time in salt water. The downside is that all the swimming tends to find every loose hair you have and pull it out.

My Sisterlocks Journey: Advice on Swimming w/ New Locs

Can you get in the pool with soft locs?

SM: Swimming is totally fine with faux locs. Please be advised that your locs will be a bit heavy and will need to be completely dried once you're done. I recommend that you put your locs in a high bun if you choose to go swimming.

Should I cover my starter locs?

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.

Can you swim with LOC extensions?

The answer to this is yes! You can just swim when you wear Synthetic Dreads.

How long should you keep your locs styles?

Locs should always be twisted to the right hand side. We recommend in the beginning phases, year 1-2, getting your locs retwisted every four to six weeks. Once your hair is mature, I'd recommend getting it twisted every six to eight weeks. But it's also a personal preference thing.

Can locs get wet?

Can you get them wet? Getting the dreads wet ahead of time won't usually cause them any problems, but many people find that if they get their dreads wet without washing them and getting them clean, they get itchy sooner. If you don't find this to be the case then you can get them wet in between washings.

Can I get my butterfly locs wet?

The short answer is yes, you can wash Butterfly Locs, but you're not going to get a “real” wash. If you've use the braid-and-wrap method, your own hair is wrapped around the synthetic hair.

What does lemon juice do for locs?

I wouldn't dismiss the idea of using lemon juice in my hair and scalp because it has incredible properties. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin C. It accelerates the formation of new hair strands, as well as keeps the scalp nourished and healthy by removing buildup and dirt.

What makes your 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.

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.

Can I wash my starter locs after 2 weeks?

You can try to wait at least two weeks before your very first shampoo with your new locs, but it is not completely necessary. On average, I shampoo my hair every 9 days and have done so since I first started them.

How do you soften locs?