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Locs, also known under the terms "dreadlocks" or "dreads" is a particular hair style where the hair is allowed to matt together in a natural process. Washing locs is quick and easy, and besides common stereotypes, locs are washed fairly often; in fact, washing locs leads to a faster locking process.

Method 1
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Washing Locs

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  1. Long rinses ensure that locs are completely penetrated to allow a full cleansing. Warm water opens the hair cuticle to allow shampoo to penetrate deeply.
  2. Squeeze shampoo into locs a few times to clean inside the loc as well. Avoid shampooing more than a few times because it can lead to over dryness. [1]
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  3. Product build-up can occur if shampoo and other products are not completely removed from locs.
  4. Use 100% all natural oils that are not cold pressed.
  5. Cold water closes the hair cuticle to retain moisture.
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Method 2
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Blow Drying Locs

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  1. Towels lead to lint build up in locs.
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    Which is better for drying your locs. Air dry, blow dry or sitting under a dryer?
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    Air dry. The heat from driers will damage your hair. If you have to use a drier, use heat protectant spray first.
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    When drying Chorect braids,should Iblow dry or air dry ends?
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    You should air dry the ends. Blow drying will make the hair frizzy.
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      Warnings

      • Avoid blow drying and shampooing often because it could lead to a very tedious moisture routine to retain healthy hair.
      • You can use conditioner with locs; however, conditioners can quickly lead to product buildup if not completely removed. Natural oils are less likely to cause buildup
      • Even with a moisture routine and heat protectant, blow drying can lead to serious heat damage
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      Things You'll Need

      • Heat protectant
      • Hair clips
      • Blow-dryer with a low heat setting
      • Diffuser attachment
      • Shampoo of choice
      • Deep conditioner/ oils of choice
      • Moisturizer of choice
      • Cotton t-shirt
      • Plastic shower cap

      References

      1. Noël Reid-Killings. Celebrity Hair Stylist. Expert Interview. 25 November 2020.
      2. Thread: Blow Drying Locs. (n.d.). Retrieved September 27, 2016, from https://www.nappturality.com/forums/showthread.php?30122-Blow-Drying-Locs

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