Tiny Lock Maintenance

In all honesty locks started with braids are pretty low maintenance. You can rinse them wash them and curl them and they will stay braided. Here a just a few things to keep in mind.

If you have soft wavy hair that comes undone easily, stay away from conditioners and oils. They will hinder the locking process. You will be adding moisture to your hair through washing and other moisturizing product but you don’t want to do the conditioning thing until your hair has stopped coming a loose. If you feel you much use some type of oil try light one such as coconut, carrot, jojoba or sweet almond oil.

If you have coily kinky hair that is prone to tangle and mat you can use oil but do so sparingly.

Do spray your hair with water on the days that you don’t wash or rinse. You can add some aloe vera to it.

Washing

When you wash your hair it is best wet your hair and spray diluted shampoo on your hair.

Squeeze the shampoo through your hair. Think of washing your hair the way that you would  wash an expensive cashmere sweater – gently. Massage your scalp with your finger tips. There is no need to bunch or muss your hair.

It is best to dry your hair with a dark towel or a towel the color of your hair. Blot your hair dry or use an extra absorbent towel.

Be sure to check your hair and make sure that there are no locks are hugging or sticking together. If you find some gently pull them apart.

This would be a good time to set your hair on rollers.

Tightening

How often you tighten your hair depend on how fast your hair grows. Because you will be tightening using a tool you will not have to worry about having to retighten every time you wash like those who tighten with twisting or palm rolling.

For more information on tightening with a tool click here

Other General Info

You may want to tie your hair up at night or put a satin case on your pillow.

It may take up to a month for your braids to swell and stop looking spacey give them time.

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