![]() During this stage of loc maturation, your locs may act like teenagers, doing precisely what you don’t want them to.īut the positive part of the teenage stage is that your locs will begin to take shape, becoming thicker and rounder than they started. The teenage stage of locs is characterized by awkwardness. So, do your best to make peace with your locs in this stage. Retwisting or interlocking too often could lead to scalp pain, abrasions, traction alopecia, and thinning at the roots of your locs. You may be tempted to retwist or interlock your hair more often to make it look neater, but we urge you to stick to your regular loc maintenance routine. You’ll need to wash and maintain your locs as needed and be on the lookout for buildup. How to Care for Budding LocsĬaring for budding locs is not too different from caring for baby locs, except for the fact that you don’t have to worry as much about unraveling. If you have super long locs, your budding stage could last longer than six months – even closer to a year. There’s no telling how long the budding stage will last for you since your hair care routine, hair length, and hair texture all play a role. You could experience budding at the ends, middle, or closer to the roots of your locs. The budding stage lasts anywhere from month 6 to month 12. Many don’t like their locs when they’re in the budding stage since they may look a bit unkempt at times, but it’s all part of the process! How Long Does it Last? The budding stage is characterized by frizziness, visible bumps on your locs, and a whole lot of unruliness. Once you make it past the starter loc stage, your locs will enter the budding stage. In some cases, they could leave buildup on your hair, which could become embedded in your locs. Conditioning your starter locs could cause them to unravel. The less product, the better! This helps to minimize product buildup and weighed-down locs. When you retwist, use light oils, creams, and gels (or nothing but water). Be gentle when washing so as not to unravel your locs. If you use heavy gels or waxes (which we don’t recommend), make sure to use a clarifying shampoo to ward off buildup. There’s no need to put off washing for months.
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