How to Wash and Blow Dry Locs

Washing Locs

Rinse your hair under water for at least five minutes with warm water. 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.

Apply shampoo directly to scalp and locs. 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.

Rinse for at least 5 minutes with warm water. Product build-up can occur if shampoo and other products are not completely removed from locs.

Apply oils of your choice. Use 100% all natural oils that are not cold pressed.

Put hair in a plastic shower cap and wait to rinse for at least 30 minutes.

Rinse with cold water. Cold water closes the hair cuticle to retain moisture.

Blow Drying Locs

Dab dry locs with a cotton t-shirt. Towels lead to lint build up in locs.

Attach the diffuser attachment to blow dryer.

Apply heat protectant to hair avoid heat damage.

Blow dry locs around head until dry.

Apply oils to replenish moisture in locs.