How You Can Do Natural Loc Grooming
by Lena Stephenson
If you are one of the many people who has decided to rock a natural hairstyle, good for you! You may have dreadlocks, which is actually the oldest hairstyle known to Man. <A href="http://justlocs.com">Loc grooming</A> may seem like a tiresome task, but it is actually quite easy and very necessary for the care and protection of your hair.
You should wash your locs at least once a week, the same as you would with any other hair style. You may find that once a week is not enough, particularly if your scalp itches. The temperature of the water should be between warm and cool and you should shampoo at the scalp alone, allowing the soapy suds to run down the length of the locs. This is all that is necessary to wash them. Try to use a natural shampoo for the best results or look into getting a shampoo bar, which is very popular for this type of hair. Shampooing your locs will help to keep them tight, as well as encourage the hair to grow. If you have just twisted your hair into a dreadlock style, wait at least one to two weeks before you go ahead and wash.
After washing, rinsing is probably one of the most important things an individual with locs can do to help his or her hair. A post-shampoo rinse made up of water and apple cider vinegar is perfect to run through the hair. This combination will help get rid of any residue from washing, which can generally leave the scalp itchy and also make the hair brittle and dry.
Conditioning your locs is easily done with natural products, of course. Shea butter, jojoba oil, rosemary oil and olive oil are all options you can use to condition. You should condition your hair right after shampooing and then again after about three days.
Drying the hair is just as important as rinsing. Locs that are not properly dried can actually accumulate mildew and begin to smell after a while. They will also get weaker as a result. Using normal towels is not recommended for this type of hair. A microfiber towel is always best. To speed up the process, a dryer can help if air drying takes too long.
The scalp's health is the most important part of having beautiful locs. Massage the scalp at least three times a week to stimulate the flow of blood and also promote hair growth. Use a light oil when massaging that will also hydrate. Spray locs occasionally with some salt water, which is good for tightening and also maintaining cleanliness until it is time to shampoo them again.
New growth should be twisted into already existing locs to keep the hairstyle neat. Other ways to treat new growth are by doing the palm roll or by using a latch hook which will tighten up the roots. You should always sleep with a headscarf on to protect your locs, preferably silk.
Hairdressers skilled in the grooming and maintenance of dreadlocks are called locticians. There are many of them located in Brooklyn, NY. Shaquora R'Bey has catered to stars with locs like Stevie Wonder. She can be easily contacted for an appointment.
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Title: How You Can Do Natural Loc Grooming
Author: Lena Stephenson
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Keywords: beauty, cosmetic surgery, cosmetics, esthetics
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