Should I moisturize Freeform locs?

1. Moisturize your locs properly. You may find that your locs don’t require as much moisture as your loose hair did, but don’t test your luck- you should still moisturize regularly. Dry hair breaks easily, and the last thing you want is brittle locs!

What can I use to moisturize my locs?

A natural oil like coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, castor oil and jojoba oil all provide great benefits to moisturizing dry dreads. However, rather than slathering the oil directly onto your hair, try mixing it with water in a spritzer bottle to create your own daily moisture mist.

Can you moisturize starter locs?

Massage a small amount of cream into locs every morning and again in the evening. Creams that contain tea tree oil, peppermint, coconut oil, avocado oil, Shea butter or mango butter have good moisturizing properties. Cover your locs with a silk scarf before going to bed.

How to care for and moisturize LOCS in 10 simple steps?

1. Moisturize properly. You may find that your locs don’t require as much moisture as your loose hair did, but don’t test your luck- you should still moisturize regularly. Dry hair breaks easily, and the last thing you want is brittle locs! Use a light leave-in moisturizer, or water sealed in with oils.

What’s the best product to use for LOCS?

Always oil your scalp. While you want to use hair oils when moisturizing locs, it’s best to use a product that hydrates and seals in nourishing ingredients, like the Goddess Strength 7 Oil Blend Scalp & Hair Oil.

How often should I wash my hair with freeform LOCS?

Freeform locs are wayyy low-maintenance. According to LyVar, you need to wash and condition your hair once or twice a week with a gentle, sulfate-free formula and then either let your locs air-dry or sit under a hooded dryer. Scalp care is also super important because product buildup and oils can negatively impact hair growth, says Pierre.

What kind of moisturizer should I use on my dreadlocks?

Use a light leave-in moisturizer, or water sealed in with oils. 2. There is some controversy in the dreadlock community about whether you should use a daily conditioner on your locs- there is a risk, especially on new locs, that such products can loosen/damage your locs.