I am now approaching my 2 year loc anniversary and I am very happy with how my hair has grown and how I have grown in this journey! I decided that in 2016, I will take a more serious role in creating a routine with my hair as far as moisturizing and growth.
One thing I have not been able to master completely, is keeping my locs moisturized. That will be my first project because I would like to add more of a natural shine to my locs; sometimes I look at them and they look so dry. So, I’ve been doing some reseach and came up with the following plan for my hair
Scalp Oil: JBCO+Jojoba+Tea Tree oil (Tues and Thurs)
Loc Moisturizing oil: Coconut oil+Water and Rosemary+Lavender (Mon, Wed, Fri)
I am going to do deep washes every month-month and a half when my hair is really dirty or smelly, and to get the product build up out. Since I work out on a regular basis, I will possibly sporadically rinse my hair out so it doesn’t smell sweaty. One thing I have started to do and will continue to do is condition my hair also. It has really brought the life back to my hair and gives it a soft and rejuvenated look after a wash.
I will try this out starting at the beginning of the year and see how it works out. I will also be looking to retouch my roots with color in the next couple of months (still debating but we will see lol).
And that’s about it! I am going to try and take a more simple/low maintenance approach to my hair next year. Maintaining locs can be tedious depending on your regimen, but based on my personality, I cannot have an overly complicated routine to keeping my hair on #Fleek (LOL). I think this plan will benefit me pretty well, because it is mainly a water and oil regimen, which are two of the most important things in growing strong, healthy hair!
What are your hair goals for 2016??
My hair goals for 2016 is to grow out the little bit of heat damage I’ve acquired:/ by utilizing protective styles.
That’s awesome! When I was loose natural I had heat damage from too much flat ironing when I had gotten a sew in (I had pieces out). It took a while but patience is key. Protective styles will definitely help you not think about it while it’s growing!
I feel you on the simple hair routine. The simpler, the better.