Taking care of loc’d hair is a whole other ballgame when compared to other natural hairstyles. For one, there are five different stages to the loc journey—the starter phase, budding phase, teen phase, a maturity phase, and rooted phase—and each of these stages requires its own hair care and maintenance routine. Here, we will be looking at how to take care of your locs during the maturity phase.
What Are Mature Locs?
The maturity phase of your loc journey begins approximately 15–18 months after you start loc’ing and lasts around 1–2 years. This phase is very exciting as your locs finally start to mature, becoming denser in size and longer in length. Your locs are now firmer, with reduced frizz and minimal need for re-twisting.
Though mature locs require less maintenance than the previous stages, you still need to follow a hair care routine to promote scalp health and hair growth, minimize itchiness, and prevent buildup and unraveling. Keep reading to learn more about hair care tips for mature locs.
