TO USE WAX OR NOT?

Many of our clients have asked about wax and which is the best method to maintain locs. First of all wax/moulding gel is the most common method of locs maintenance. For the simple reason that it keeps the locs neat and has a better hold. But just like everything else, it has its pros and cons.

Using wax in excessive amounts will damage your locs, they will start having build up (the whitish stuff) and it’s really hard to get it out. This is because the moulding gel/wax is very heavy and and it must be dried completely or your locs will appear untidy and you may even start hating them to the point of wanting to cut them off.This moulding gel is good when starting locs for it gives a better hold.

If you want to use wax for your retouch, please visit your loctitian, he or she will know the right amount of wax to use in retouching your locs and the right way to dry them. If the wax is not dried properly, it will stick to your locs and form build up.

A professional loctician will use a lot of moisture during the retouch.The moisture helps to dilute the wax hence no build up will be formed after drying.

IS THERE ANOTHER METHOD TO RETOUCH LOCS/DREADS?

The answer is YES. If you want to retouch locs on your own, there is a method called INTERLOCKING

However, if you not sure how it’s done, you could easily damage your locs. A crotchet is used in this method. But again everything has its pros and cons. Do not over interlock. By this I mean, after a retouch wait for about a month or two before you interlock again, or else your locs will look like they have small bumps or even look thinner. Use the crotchet hook sparingly not to pull any hairs out.Thin locs can be interlocked and look just fine.Thick/medium locs will look bumpy and will not have a smooth look.

Every retwist method has its pros and cons.Make sure to consult with your Loctician.

You can also use your fingers to interlock your locs. This is done by pulling the end of the loc through the root of the loc, this helps to tighten the new growth.

If you prefer retwisting your locs you can use lighter locking gels/cream like the CANTU twist and lock gel or JABU STONE beeswax.Lighter gels dry faster and don't leave your locs with any build up.Use the PALM ROLLING method to retouch your locs.You can go under a drier or not.This are the best creams for DIY lovers.