What can I do to stop my locs from being frizzy all the time?
Does that sound like a question that you ask yourself (or Youtube) often?
Well, hopefully you’ve checked out the “Top 4 Reasons Why Locs Are Frizzy” and that gave you some insight into the cause(s) behind your frizz, and now I’ll share with you a few simple ways that you can use to control the frizz.
5 Ways To Control Frizz
Compression Styles
Styles that help to bind the hair together and minimize manipulation are known as compression styles. By wearing compression styles, you help to encourage the loose hair to mesh into the shaft of the locs. An example of a compression style is Rope Twists. The use of compression styles are really great for locs that are in the teenage phase.
Loc Perm
This is a chemical process, similar to a Permanent Wave, that adds texture to hair that is otherwise naturally straight. With the proper application, you will have noticeably less frizz as the loose hairs tighten into the locs with the help of the added texture. (THIS IS NOT A RELAXER.)
Loc Brushing
This is one of my favorite techniques for keeping mature locs moisturized and with less frizz. As I’m sure you already know, you can brush your locs while wet or dry, but loc brushing while wet is best for minimizing frizz.
Interlocking
The use of interlocking definitely helps to control frizz— particularly at the roots. If you’re someone whose hair grows around the loc, instead of with the loc, then you would benefit from using the integrating interlocking technique to bring your hairs back into the loc. However, you do want to be careful not to damage your locs by switching from palm rolling to interlocking.
Crocheting
Much like the instant loc technique, a loc refinement can be done to bring the external frizz into the loc using a crochet hook. This is very effective for mature locs (and even thick locs) without causing damage as long as the crochet hook is very tiny (less than 0.5mm).
Whichever method that you find that is best for you and your locs is great, just make sure you never (ever, ever, everrr) use scissors!! Trimming the frizzy hair from around your locs with scissors with weaken the locs and lead to thinning and breakage.
How do you control frizz? Leave me a comment!
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Bri
October 8, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Could I do the loc perm would that work best for me instead?
Jamila
December 13, 2017 at 5:19 pm
This blog is so amazing. I have Locs and there is such an abundance of information in one place! Thank you!!!
Shawntel Bush
January 2, 2018 at 4:53 pm
My locs are 2 months old. I’ve noticed a few budding. I was told not to style them. To let the locs get use to being worn down. I retwist with tajiid walid tight hold oil and Water spray every 3 weeks. I wash my hair with the designer essential protein shampoo and condition with a strengthened conditioner. Am I on the right track so far?
Brenda Hinds
April 18, 2018 at 7:05 pm
What is the loc perm called?
Brenda Hinds
April 18, 2018 at 7:06 pm
And where can i buy it please
Pat
May 25, 2018 at 1:31 pm
Hello
Starter locs: After washing my 3 week old interlocked locs, should I just dry it, then leave it alone, I am not bothered about the frizzy bits at the moment I have medium size locs, not sure if I should be oiling the hair
Thank you
Phumzile
June 8, 2018 at 4:28 pm
What damage control can i do so that my dreads don’t thin or break? Last week i used a scissors to stop the frizz on my locs n i just saw this post now that it wrongbto use a scissors. Please help.
Angela Hite
September 2, 2018 at 4:55 pm
OMG IF A LOCTICIAN EVEN THOUGHT ABOUT TAKING OUT SCISSORS AND TRIMMING FRIZZ LIKE ON THAT PIC SHE WOULD BE DEAD.
I have a love-hate relationship with my frizz. Sometimes I like it all the times I wish I didn’t have it.
P Allen
March 7, 2019 at 2:27 pm
9months locs started with interlocking and maintained by interlocking root, some of the locs are bumpy along some parts of the loc, what should I do
Thank you
Ray
May 6, 2020 at 4:34 pm
What is a Loc perm? it sounds like a resolution to my issue my hair is like 3different texture so my Locs are frizzy and lack moisture
Jocelyn Reneé
May 12, 2020 at 11:34 am
A Loc Perm is a chemical process that creates texture in the hair which would encourage the hair to lock and be less frizzy. Think of it like the opposite of a relaxer. This type of chemical process is primarily for individuals with straight or wavy texture.
Most people have 2-3 textures of hair in their head. It is totally normal.
Dena
June 14, 2020 at 6:30 pm
What brand of liquid protein do you recommend, it’s so many out and I am not sure which is best for locs.
Thanks!
Jocelyn Reneé
June 17, 2020 at 1:54 am
There are many because they effectiveness varies. I can recommend a protein treatment for you, if needed during a consultation. You can schedule a virtual consultation with me by clicking here.
Alexis
December 7, 2020 at 10:11 am
My locs are 6 months old. Will doing compression styles like 2 strand twists prevent them from forming properly?
Jocelyn Reneé
February 18, 2021 at 12:37 am
Yes compression styling too early can affect the locking process.
Clintina
June 23, 2021 at 12:10 am
If I’m sleeping on a Silk pillowcase do I need to put on a satin or silk scarf.to try to stop frizzy.
Jocelyn Reneé
January 13, 2024 at 8:18 am
Yes it can help to have on a scarf as well, not a bonnet.
T
March 24, 2022 at 12:02 am
My right side or my locs get so frizzy I get these balls of hair,even after getting it retwist,retest, sticks together. Been growing 5 years and can’t fix the frizz.my hair is also thick course. Palm rolling does hold and I don’t like using product. I want to try the hook method but don’t know how. It like to fix it before it breaks. I definitely need help.
Tanjia
February 3, 2023 at 12:28 am
For my starter locs what type of shampoo with moisture to help my frizz should I use . Right now I am using Dr. Bronzer’s pure Castile soap ( I dilute it as it says on bottle) . What do you suggest?
Thank you
Tanjia
Jocelyn Reneé
August 16, 2024 at 7:41 am
definitely try the JUST CLEAN shampoo for your starter locs.