Maintaining your loc extensions mimics the real locking process. Maintenance is normally done every 2-4 weeks: cleansing the scalp, palm rolling the new growth, drying, hydrating, and then locking in moisture with a light oil. But, the best thing you can do is actually leave them alone.
“Although loc extensions are a quick fix for an immediate desired look, they still need to mat and intertwine just as if it was the customer's real hair.” “Less is more, meaning the less the manipulation the better.”
Best practices for maintaining loc extensions
The first 3-4 months the focus should be on scalp health and hair growth. Keep the hair extremely clean. Can use witch hazel or a sulfate-free shampoo.
Use a spray bottle with water to keep the scalp hydrated and moisturize with conditioning spray like LocDon Rose & Eucalyptus water. This is important after using extremely drying products like witch hazel or certain shampoos.
Lock in moisture with light oils and cover the hair at night with satin scarf or bonnet. Use the LocDon Aryuvedic Oil Elixir or Essentials: Hair Growth Oil, vitamin E oil, argan oil, or jojoba oil Every other day.
After installation your stylist should do the first saturated shampoo and cleanse in the time frame advised at your install which will typically be 2-3 weeks after install with palm rolling or 5-6 weeks after install with interlocking. At this time the loctitian is checking the progress of the matting and intertwining of the loc extensions and overall growth. By this time the new growth hair should now be able to start palm rolling, beginning the locking process on the client’s natural hair.
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