Faux locs are denser than braids, so moisture and products get trapped more easily. How to keep them light and fresh.
The first few days
Locs are a little stiff at first and harder to tie up. Do not force high buns — after two or three days they soften and become easier to style.
Washing without the weight
- Wash less often than braids — once every two weeks.
- Focus on the scalp; just rinse the lengths.
- Locs absorb a lot of water, so squeeze them gently and let them dry thoroughly, ideally with a cool blow-dryer.
Products: less is more
Creams and heavy oils stay trapped in the wrapped hair and cause build-up. Choose light sprays and oils that absorb quickly.
Goddess ends
Care for the curly ends as you would boho braids: water with a little conditioner, finger detangling and a satin bonnet at night.
Taking them down
Faux locs take longer to remove than braids because the wrapped hair is carefully unwound. We recommend letting us do it in the studio — this protects your natural hair from breakage.
