Am I Ready for Locs?

At the beginning, locs require a lot of love and attention to become healthy and strong. It’s important to prepare yourself for the process by learning about locs before you sit down in your loctician’s chair. Here are some tips to get your mind and spirit ready for starting locs.

Things to Consider while Getting Ready for Locs

Am I ready for locs? It’s worth it to sit down and consider the question; locs are a commitment, so it’s important to know you’re ready for the process before starting locs. Here are some things to keep in mind while you’re preparing to start the process of locking your hair.

You must be patient

The locking process takes a while, depending in your hair type, length, and the method you’re using to start your locs. There will be moments when your hair may be messy. Or, you may be wondering why it hasn’t started locking the same way as someone else’s. When starting locs, you have to be mindful of your own journey and trust the process. Relax while your hair does what it naturally does, and you’ll see growth in time.

Your locs will be your own

All locs were not made equally. Each person’s locs have a mind of their own. You can’t look at a YouTube video or Instagram post to dictate how you want your locs to look. You cannot predict that they’ll turn out the same way as someone else.

Your locs will be your own, and it’s important not to compare yourself to others. Practice self-love, and during your loc journey, respect and love your individual locs—simply because they’re growing from your crown.

Learn about loc maintenance

Contrary to popular belief, you can and should wash your locs. Keeping your hair cleaned and maintained is crucial to growing healthy locs. Depending on their maturity, there are various methods to keep you hair and scalp clean, all while preserving your locs. Before starting locs, you should take some time learning the steps to properly maintain your locs’ health.

Speak with a professional loctician, like our team at Raw Remedies, to determine which natural products work best for you. We can also teach you the type of maintenance you need to keep it up in between visits. Natural hair care tips include:

• How to maintain your hair when you work out a lot
• How to maintain the quality of various styles
• How to wrap up your hair at night

Do your research on various natural hair products and which would work best for your hair. Avoid products with sulfates and other chemicals, as well as petroleum, which can cause buildup inside your locs.

Start with a Consultation at Raw Remedies

Still not sure if you’re ready for locs yet? Shoot us a text or give us a call. Our locs specialists here at Raw Remedies can work with you to decide if you and your hair are at a point that’s good for starter locs.