My locs are slowly getting older, and right now they are 15 months old, going on to 16 months. I have noticed a little growth going on in the roots. What I have been doing these days is just washing and re-twisting the front of my hair. I haven’t twisted the back in a while.
Freeformed Locs Can Enhance Growth
Giving my roots a break from twisting seems to be helping my dreads to grow. Now that my locs are growing, they seem to be smaller than they normally are. If you look back at my older blog posts you will see how huge they were. Right now I am loving the size of them, not too large or too small.
It’s okay to neglect your locs a little, as long as you keep them clean and moisturized. Keep a spray bottle handy with a mixture of oils and water. Spraying your hair daily with this mixture will keep them fluffy and soft.
More Versatile Dreadlocks Hairstyles
The older my locs get, the more hairstyles I can try. Some weeks I’ll do my hair in a certain style and let it last me for the week. The great thing is that my dreads don’t get that fuzzy anymore. I can simply wash them, moisturize, and put on a headband. I don’t have to style my hair every week.
If I don’t feel like wearing a headband, I just keep my hair in a ponytail, using my favorite Loc Tie Dreadlock accessory. With summer drawing near, this will keep my hair upward and away from my neck, which is much cooler. It’s simple, yet classy with a beautiful bead on top.
Other than the above styles, I pin my locs up with hairpins. Last week I did a pin-up style and just tied my hair at nights to keep it neat. The photo above is a simple updo that I did last week. Give this hairstyle a try for the summer. Keep checking back for more updates, hairstyles and tips to keep your locs looking lovely, as they transform each month. See you on my next blog!