Locs Care
Here is some information for you on how to take care of your hair and what to expect hen you start your Locs.
Scroll to learn more about how to keep your hair healthy and how to make your retest last longer
If you have any more question stop by the salon! We would be happy to assist you.
Loc Cycle
Pre-Loc
0-3 Months
Do not wet.
Use Shower Cap
Cover at night.
Oil Sheen Daily.
Dry Clean + Retwist every 2-3 weeks
Hair will unravel until next stage
Shooting
7-9 Months
Cover at night.
Use Shower Cap.
Wash and Retwist
once a month.
Oil Sheen Daily.
Oil weekly (1 oz)
Style as needed. Treatment
every 3-4 months.
Hair will begin to stretch giving you more length.
Budding
4-6 Months
Cover at night.
Use Shower Cap
Wash and Retwist
once a month.
Oil Sheen Daily
Hair will begin to look "pregnant" this is normal.
Contracting
Cover at night.
Use Shower Cap.
Wash and Retwist
as needed.
Oil Sheen Daily.
Oil weekly (1 oz)
Style as needed. Treatment
as needed.
Hair will be fully Loced and look like Locs.
10-12+ Months
Common Concerns
Curly/Afro End
New Growth
New Growth Is the hair that is new to your loc journey, the average person grows ½ an inch of hair a month. This hair grows like an “afro” , it is new to your journey and begins the Loc Cycle from the Pre-Loc State. Your new hair will never “Loc.”
Curly/Afro Ends is your oldest hair at
the end of your locs ,
this hair will act as
your natural hair once did.
It will not match your locs when they mature.
If this bothers you when
the hair is fully loced you can cut them off.
Keeping them or cutting them
is a stylistic choice
and whichever option you pick
will not unravel your hair
Unraveling
Budding
Budding is the hair after the new growth that is leaving the pre loc stage and trying to loc. In mature hair this is 2-3 inches from the New Growth. In Starter Locs, the entire shaft of the hair can bud.When you have newer locs this will cause your hair to “look pregnant” this is a good thing. It means the locing process is happening.
Unraveling will always happen with starter locs and new growth. This is because the hair is new to the process and needs to go through the Loc Cycle. We do not use hard products to make your hair “loc” as that is not healthy for your hair. Your hair naturally gets matted overtime, any product that makes and keeps your hair hard till your next retwist, like beeswax, leaves you with excessive buildup.
Common Concerns
Washing
We believe that every time you wash your hair you must get a retwist because wetting natural hair makes it puffy. This being said, we advise that you wash your hair only when it is time for your retwist.
Excess washing can lead to damage and thining.You can dry clean (using our dry cleaning liquid)
your hair in between shampoos.
Oil
Make sure to oil your scalp once a week
with an ounce of oil directed toward your scalp.
Oil helps keep the hair moisturized
which makes it stronger and prevents breakage.
We also recommend lightly spraying
your hair with oil sheen once a day.
Sleeping
Covering your hair at night while sleeping and making sure it stays on is crucial for the retwist to last. The friction while sleeping unravels freshly retwisted hair. The more you cover your hair at night the longer your retwist will last. You can cover with anything from a stocking cap to a bonnet just make sure it stays on .
"Playing"
Refrain from playing in your hair as it will cut down the time of the retwist as you will be unraveling the process and will lead to thinning
Our Retwisting System for Locs
Liquid
Formulated to protect and condition your hair/skin.
Used during the "L" stage in "LOCS" method. (to wet hair)
Can be used as a daily skin-face refresher/mist.
Can also be used to soothe and condition - alleviating flakiness, dry scalp and tension from protective styles such as braids and weaves.Can be used as a "braid spray" Anti - Fungal properties / Anti- Itch Our proprietary blend of organic oils, herbs,fruits and vitamins will make you fall in love with this product. This product contains colloidal silver - natures own antibiotic - antibacterial /anti-fungal propertiesThis product is 95% Organic
Oil
Oil 5 is a blend of 5+ Organic, Natural and Essential Oils
Natural Oils: Safflower, Sweet Almond, Wheat Germ
Organic Oils: Olive, Jojoba
Essential Oils: Tea Tree, Sage
Plus Panthenol ( Vitamin B)
A conditioning / cleaning oil. Great for re-twist or weekly scalp application.
Scent: Tea Tree and Sage
This product is 100% Natural
Cream
Wosa's Hair/Loc Butter
Unscented,Organic Aloe Vera Gel, Shea Butter, Natural Oils and Herbs
Uses: Locs, Retwist or Twist Out.
Our Hair/Loc butter can also be used as a hair softener, leave in conditioner
or detangler for curly-kinky hair.
This product is 77% Organic
Shine
Argan Oil Hair Polisher. Contains Silicone- water soluble, Organic Argan Oil and Natural Citrus Oils
Reduces frizziness and adds shine. Ultra Light Serum
Scent: Citrus Blend
This product contains 100% Organic
Our Most Popular Services
Wash
Hair Washed the Day before a Retwist or before
A Retwist in the salon is Best Practice to ensure your hair lays flat to the scalp.
Retwist
Locs are retwisted with the palm roll method using our
Herbal Tea, Oil 5,
Loc Butter, and Shine.
Retwists lasts 2-3 weeks. This is a natural retwist. No Beeswax, No Detox, No comb parting,no crochet/ re-hook.
Styles
Styles are amazing! Not only do they look great but they are perfect for retwist retention. Styling allows your hair to be tucked away for up to two weeks. Styling protects your hair and when taken out your retwist can be worn for another week to 2 weeks without looking 3-4 weeks old.
Repairs
Repairs for Locs are only done to the base of the locs.
Helps with thinning or breakage. Repairs are good for preventing the loss of locs and should be done if needed.