The Only Products You Need For Locs

One thing about me, I’m going to have my holy grail of products that don’t cause a lot of buildup and help me make my retwists pop. The golden rule for loc products is less is more!

1. Rosewater

   Rosewater is what I use to add moisture to my hair, primarily my roots before applying oil. I don’t advise solely spraying your hair with water or rosewater without applying oil after because I’ve noticed that water alone doesn’t hydrate my hair for longer than 5 minutes. When my hair feels dry, it’s nice to spritz this—it’s like a nice little treat for my hair.

2. Design Essentials Sleek Edge Control

   This is a game changer. I just started using this because it’s what my stylists use and this is the best product for keeping my retwists neat. I can twist my hair from the root, apply a small amount to my finger tips, and when I finish my twist, all my hairs are neatly in place. Occasionally I experience build up with this but it does not irritate my scalp. It smells like artificial fruit punch (which smells god to me lol) and is clear and lightweight. I recommend trying this product if you want neat and sleek retwists.

3. Nu Adé Hair Oil

   This hair oil smells so good and it’s not too heavy. I have seborrheic dermatitis, so I’m very cautious about putting too much oil or putting thick oils on my scalp because that can inflame my scalp.

4. 10 in 1 Hair Growth Oil

   A thin hair oil is my bread and butter. I started following this company right before the pandemic because before I loc’d my hair, my edges were thinning, and the company had just started selling its oils. I used this oil blend consistently for weeks and noticed my edges growing back. Since then, the company has grown to have 204k Instagram followers and has testimonials throughout its page. I haven’t been using it as much as I used to but my mom uses it and likes it. Plus it gives a nice tingling sensation if you apply it when your scalp is damp.

5. Carol’s Daughters Wash Day Delight

   I like this shampoo because it turns from liquid to foam and that’s ideal for someone with locs. Build up is one of my fears and thick products are a gateway to attracting lint and other particles in the hair even more than usual. This shampoo has a light scent (as comes in a Rosewater scent as well) and washes out easily, leaving no trace. It’s not harsh on my hair and I’d definitely buy again. I have to try the conditioner again to give a better review, but Carol’s Daughters did its thing with this one.

6. Probiotic Soap

   I tried this soap when my seborrheic dermatitis was flaring up and I think it works! It’s hard to tell what single handedly helps my flare ups but this soap lathers quite intensely and both scents (lavender and lemon) smell great. The nice thing is that if you buy this and don’t like it for your hair, you can use it on your body as it’s supposed to be used for “daily maintenance” and “skin discomforts and irritations.”

7. Dawn Dish Soap

   Now, I know some of y’all are reading this and thinking I’m crazy, but hear me out. When I started my locs, my aunt was my stylist and she washed my hair with Dawn dish soap as a shampoo. I didn’t question it and to my surprise, it cleaned my hair of all the gunk, nice and squeaky clean. It might sound weird and you might not want to try it, BUT I say don’t knock it ‘till you try it!

8. Prescription Shampoos

   I’ve used prescription shampoos since I was younger to control my flareups, but I don’t like them very much because they dry my hair out. I think if you’re having a hard time managing your dandruff, then you should go se a dermatologist, but be aware that not everything they prescribe will work for your hair type. Sometimes my doctor would tell me to use the shampoo on a weekly basis and that was too frequent for my hair. I’ve typically run on a two week wash day schedule so washing more often than that was a no go for me. Be mindful of the prescriptions your doctors give you and make sure you do your research before using. Make sure you take note of any significant changes you see while using the products as well to gauge whether you should stop or continue use. Always consult your doctor with your healthcare questions.

9. Dr. Locs Double-Sided Brush

   This is probably the most silly looking thing I’ve bought, but it does the job. I didn’t know that people brushed their locs, but when I did my research I found that it’s recommended for people with mature locs to brush their hair to get out lint and other debris. Locs are a magnet toto everything floating in the air and fibers on clothes. Since you can’t brush through your locs like you would loose natural hair, I’ve used this double sided brush to get out as much lint and dust particles as I can. I like that it has bristles on both sides because it makes brushing much more effective and efficient. I highly recommend this purchase!