Lock It Up! Support Thread (Sisterlocs, Dreads, Freeform, Etc)

ItsMeLilLucky said:
I wonder how my hair is going to do with just water and oil since my loose natural hair hates that combination.
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It all depends on application. How were you using water and oil as a loose natural? More than likely you're not going to be able to use it the same way with locks.

Theoretically, locks and loose natural hair love and need water but water helps the locking process and moisture will keep your locks hydrated on the days you're not using water. So you don't necessarily have to douse your hair in water every day when you have locks to keep them moisturized.

A spray bottle is essential. Then just figure out which oils are compatible with your hair. You might find that oils you were using as a loose natural are too heavy for your locks or your locks might require different needs or prefer different oils.

And also too, you may have to switch oils during warmer vs cooler months...it's a lot to consider.

We all use water and oil differently in this thread. What works for some may not work for others. Some ladies mix oil in with whatever spray they use, (I never do--I tend to get sprays that already have oil in them) and that can also vary.

But we're all pretty good about sharing what we do and use and what we put in our spray bottles.

I usually make my own rosewater and mix it with aloe vera juice, glycerin and lavendar and rose essential oils.

But then I have another spray bottle that has Infusium-23 liquid leave in, peppermint oil, glycerin and then I sometimes cut it with water.

I use a sulfur growth oil on my scalp but I haven't been consistent with that but I am about to get back on track with that.

However, I put a different oil on the length of my locks (which is usually just extra virgin olive oil and I may switch to light extra virgin olive oil).

I also like the Jamaican Mango and Lime Moringa Oil on the length of my locks or on my scalp on the days I don't feel like using the sulfur oil. It's also very light and doesn't weigh my locks down when they're damp or wet. I actually need to re-up because I'm running low on that.

So this may answer one of your earlier questions about products because some of us really do keep it simple. Locks don't need a whole lot.


I also have a jar of Cantu leave in but I haven't used it on my locks yet but I have a plan for what I might do, I just want to see if it works for my hair the way it works for others that have used it on their locks.

I have seen some YouTubers use it directly on the length of their locks while others mix a small amount in a spray bottle. I want to try both methods, with more emphasis on the spray. Just not sure if it would cause build up in my locks especially since it is a leave in.

I loved this product as a loose natural especially during the formative years of my loose natural hair journey. I did stop using it during the later years because my hair didn't respond to it the same the longer it got.
 
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@shortycocoa thank you for the effort you've put into this post. I just mist my hair with water and pour a little oil (maybe like a quarter size, idk I try different ratios) in my hands, rub them together and apply.
 
Weird question: Can I steam with oil in or will that cause build up?

I was trying to formulate some type of regimen for wash day. What I was thinking was:
1. Rinse the hair with water for at least 10 minutes before shampooing
2. Apply a bit of oil and sit under the steamer for 15 minutes
3. Go about my business

Wash day may be every 2 weeks or once a month, in-between retwists. I wouldn't steam everytime I washed my hair. I was trying to find a short cut to a hot oil treatment without me constantly getting under the sink lol #1 & #2 could switch spots and I could just towel dry after I shampoo, and just spray my moisturizer and add a touch of oil to seal.

What y'all think?
 
ItsMeLilLucky said:
Weird question: Can I steam with oil in or will that cause build up?

I was trying to formulate some type of regimen for wash day. What I was thinking was:
1. Rinse the hair with water for at least 10 minutes before shampooing
2. Apply a bit of oil and sit under the steamer for 15 minutes
3. Go about my business

Wash day may be every 2 weeks or once a month, in-between retwists. I wouldn't steam everytime I washed my hair. I was trying to find a short cut to a hot oil treatment without me constantly getting under the sink lol #1 & #2 could switch spots and I could just towel dry after I shampoo, and just spray my moisturizer and add a touch of oil to seal.

What y'all think?
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I think you should be able to as long as you're washing your hair on a regular basis and not going too long between wash days. I wouldn't use a super heavy oil though, maybe try one that is specifically formulated for a hot oil treatment and see how you like it?

You mentioned a tentative wash schedule but how often would you steam? Every other month, every 3 months, once a month? I think you should match it up with your wash day, since you're already thinking once a month for that as well. Then you'd be killing two birds with one stone.
 
It's looking a lot like I need to find a different method to start my locs. I don't know where people are finding these great stylists, but it's obviously not where I am lol.
 
imaginary said:
Have you thought about starting microlocs? Maybe you could find a braider that does microbraids and just ask them to do it sans extensions?
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Absolutely, except not so micro lol. Naturally Motivated Lady started her locs with braidlocs and her loose hair seemed to resemble mine. Forgot to mention that I potentially have a consultation and I'm going to tell that I'm looking into braidlocs.
 
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