Maintain Your Locs
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Wash locs every 2-3 weeks with water based shampoo (make sure your locs are dry before you go to bed).
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For curly locs, detangle before and after washing your locs.
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Base your scalp with light hair oil every 3 days then spray your locs and scalp with water mixed with oil or mist to seal in the moisture.
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Hydrate your locs every day with water mixed with oil, or mist.
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Wear a satin / silky bonnet or doek when you sleep (without fail).
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Book a crotchet appointment for your locs every 3-4 months.
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Book a retie appointment for your locs every 6-8 weeks.
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Book a retwist appointment for your locs every 4-6 weeks.
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No swimming after locs install or re-install (at least for 6 weeks).
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Wash your locs with pure water after swimming to remove chlorine.
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no use of heavy products, to avoid build-up.
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Do not do tight styles for the health of your locs.