

There are various styles of locs and twists that appear to be carefree. Dreadlocks don’t need to be brushed and require very little to no trimming. While other hairstyles require combing to put hair back in place, tucking the hair back into the dreads is part of the maintenance routine. Contrary to some people’s belief, clean dreads lock up and tighten faster than dirty, soiled locs.
Most people who wear this style notice their locs look better when proper maintenance of cleaning and palm-rolling/latching is a part of their styling routine.
If your stylist is not maintaining your look, it is your job to keep them twisted. Caring for your twists requires routine maintenance that involve shampooing and conditioning, re-twisting before bed at night depending on the style and moisturizer to help control the twists. Leave-in conditioners are essential when wearing twists. This controls frizzes and holds hair together for a smooth, coil twist.
In order to get the desired style when your hair is twisted, a haircut will provide a foundation for the shape and silhouette that will support twists.
The product selection is far too large to name one that will fit your type and texture of hair. To minimize buying unnecessary products, you should purchase your products from a hair care professional who specializes in these kinds of looks. Always remember to protect your beautiful tresses, be it locs or twists, by avoiding cotton pillow cases or other products that will absorb moisturizers when sleeping. Silk or satin are highly recommended. For more information, contact me.
As I service clients, throughout the years, there has been the question as to whether natural or relaxed hair is better. The answer to that question will vary. In the natural hair community, business is booming. There is a lot of new information and products that are designed to capture that market like never before. With this movement, it supports the $9 billion dollar beauty industry.
Natural hair, today, represents the diversity in various cultures that has played out in fashioning our hair. Some would say it’s healthier to rock your natural hair; however, that is not necessarily so. This debate could go on for some time, the pros and cons of wearing your hair natural or chemically relaxed. You choose.
Here are some points to consider:
The beauty in either option is when using these techniques of styling your hair, the challenge is finding the one that works best for you. Both come with advantages and disadvantages. You must discover which best accommodates you and your lifestyle.
For years, many people, both clients and professionals, have asked me the question, “How do I select the right conditioner for my hair?” My answer is always that there is no way to do this without a proper hair analysis, which happens during the initial consultation. There are so many options out there and using the wrong one could really weigh your hair down or leave you static, dry, or even brittle hair.
Three majors elements should always be considered: porosity, elasticity and density.
The proper hair conditioner should always be purchased from hair care professionals to obtain the best results.
There are many opinions on the frequency of shampooing. However, at the core of it all, the frequency will vary from one person to another.
There are a few considerations that will determine how often you should shampoo your hair. This can vary from genetics, physical exercise, exposure to chemicals, diet, as well as stressful conditions. All hair produces a natural oil called sebum. Shampoo is an emulsifier that captures and traps excess oil, dirt, and product residue, which you then rinse out to clean the hair.
Experts say there’s no single answer to how often people should shampoo. You may not need to do it as often as you think. It usually comes down to personal preference. For guidance, take a look at your hair type and styling choices. Hair care professionals have been trained to identify shampoos for your specific type of hair and styling preferences. Purchasing shampoo from your stylist or salon offers the necessary support if you have questions how they best work.
For more information, visit a professional hair care salon.