1. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR HAIR TO LOCK? A mature set of locs takes
months to settle. Most times locs are considered rooted after it has
spent over a year.The more tightly curled your hair, the faster it will
loc. As your loc moves towards being rooted, expect it to go through
several
stages, each one offering you the chance to learn more about your hair.
2. DO YOU WASH THEM? We often come across questions like these from people who know little about locs and don't understand how much of a natural hairstyle it really is. The simple answer to this question is "YES" and they should be washed on a regular basis. To wash loc effectively we recommend you use lightweight cleansers that are still moisturizing and avoid anything too heavy/creamy. Also make sure your locs dry thoroughly after each cleaning session( @ most 1 in 7-9 days) to prevent them from developing a mildewy odor, the last thing you want attached to your mane
3. HOW CAN I COLOUR MY LOCS? This has to be done the right way to prevent any form of damage to your hair. If you are thinking about bleaching, it’s recommended that you visit a professional for this process. Locs are not like loose hair when it comes to chemicals because products may sit deep inside the locs and become harder to completely wash away — the last thing you want in your locs is some leftover color or bleach
4. WHY ARE MY LOCS FALLING OUT? For loc wearers this can be distressing as locs can begin falling out beyond your control, the good news is there are some adjustments you can make if this ever happens. You can change your habits around conditioning, hydrating and too much retwisting if those are the causes of losing locs. Another remedy is to visit a medical professional as there can be underlying causes.
5. WHAT STYLES CAN BE USED TO START LOCS? Even though palm rolls are popular two-stranded twist and braids are just as effective for this hairstyle. There are also other route like freeform but if want a more instant loc look you can try "Sisterlocks" but this must be done by a certified sister lock consultant and if you are still not sure which style is right for you then go see a loctition for advice.
6. WHAT STYLES CAN I DO WITH MY LOCS? Once your locs are rooted and long enough to be styled in various ways the limit is the sky. You can go for basic styles like ponytails and buns. Updos and combo styles are also within your grasp, also locs can be rolled and curled, braided or twisted together. Another plus is all the accessories and jewelry made just for locs. Even nature donated Cowrie shells to this amazing hairstyle.
7. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I RE-TWIST MY LOCS? The early stage of this hairstyle often require that you’ll have to retwist to help your locs form and “set”, but beware of too much retwisting. Over-manipulation can lead to thinning at the roots, resulting in thinner, weaker locs that may break off. This hack here is "whenever you have to retwist always make sure you twist in the same direction.
8. CAN I REMOVE MY LOCKS? Yes you can and the easiest quickest method is to cut them off. However you might not not want to lose all that length you've been grooming, so your next question becomes "HOW ABOUT I JUST COMB THEM OUT" the good news is "in some cases it’s usually possible to comb locs out if they’re not very old and rooted. However, even two year-old locs can take days, if not weeks, to completely comb out. To make the process smooth you will have to be patient and also you will need a good conditioner but if your locs are over a decade old and very entrenched, the comb-out method may be impossible without causing a lot of pain and hair loss. This is highly un-recommended
2. DO YOU WASH THEM? We often come across questions like these from people who know little about locs and don't understand how much of a natural hairstyle it really is. The simple answer to this question is "YES" and they should be washed on a regular basis. To wash loc effectively we recommend you use lightweight cleansers that are still moisturizing and avoid anything too heavy/creamy. Also make sure your locs dry thoroughly after each cleaning session( @ most 1 in 7-9 days) to prevent them from developing a mildewy odor, the last thing you want attached to your mane
3. HOW CAN I COLOUR MY LOCS? This has to be done the right way to prevent any form of damage to your hair. If you are thinking about bleaching, it’s recommended that you visit a professional for this process. Locs are not like loose hair when it comes to chemicals because products may sit deep inside the locs and become harder to completely wash away — the last thing you want in your locs is some leftover color or bleach
4. WHY ARE MY LOCS FALLING OUT? For loc wearers this can be distressing as locs can begin falling out beyond your control, the good news is there are some adjustments you can make if this ever happens. You can change your habits around conditioning, hydrating and too much retwisting if those are the causes of losing locs. Another remedy is to visit a medical professional as there can be underlying causes.
5. WHAT STYLES CAN BE USED TO START LOCS? Even though palm rolls are popular two-stranded twist and braids are just as effective for this hairstyle. There are also other route like freeform but if want a more instant loc look you can try "Sisterlocks" but this must be done by a certified sister lock consultant and if you are still not sure which style is right for you then go see a loctition for advice.
6. WHAT STYLES CAN I DO WITH MY LOCS? Once your locs are rooted and long enough to be styled in various ways the limit is the sky. You can go for basic styles like ponytails and buns. Updos and combo styles are also within your grasp, also locs can be rolled and curled, braided or twisted together. Another plus is all the accessories and jewelry made just for locs. Even nature donated Cowrie shells to this amazing hairstyle.
7. HOW OFTEN SHOULD I RE-TWIST MY LOCS? The early stage of this hairstyle often require that you’ll have to retwist to help your locs form and “set”, but beware of too much retwisting. Over-manipulation can lead to thinning at the roots, resulting in thinner, weaker locs that may break off. This hack here is "whenever you have to retwist always make sure you twist in the same direction.
8. CAN I REMOVE MY LOCKS? Yes you can and the easiest quickest method is to cut them off. However you might not not want to lose all that length you've been grooming, so your next question becomes "HOW ABOUT I JUST COMB THEM OUT" the good news is "in some cases it’s usually possible to comb locs out if they’re not very old and rooted. However, even two year-old locs can take days, if not weeks, to completely comb out. To make the process smooth you will have to be patient and also you will need a good conditioner but if your locs are over a decade old and very entrenched, the comb-out method may be impossible without causing a lot of pain and hair loss. This is highly un-recommended
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