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Raspberry said:

You should try coconut oil, it's light, easily removed with shampoo, and actually scientifically proven to strengthen and thicken the hair shaft. After a wash I soak up excess water with a towel and rub coconut oil through my locs while they are still damp...leaves soft and sheeny. Just rubbing coconut oil in your hands will liquify it.

I use conditioner out of habit but coconut oil alone could replace it. I use extra virgin coconut oil btw.

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Thanks. I use coconut oil on my son's hair like a conditioner - I even detangle with it in the bath. I keep thinking about using conditioner but it's really not necessary

You don't get build up from the conditioner? Do you use a cone free one?

leiah said:

You don't get build up from the conditioner? Do you use a cone free one?

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@leiah
No, I don't get build-up from conditioner. I make sure to rinse really well.. would probably be even better to dilute the conditioner with a spray bottle but I haven't bothered. Build-up comes mostly from waxy gels and pomades, conditioner is water soluble.

I use conditioners with cones, anything from salon grade to drugstore that makes my locs feel soft. I also wash my hair once a week with a sulfate shampoo so that probably kills any build-up. Funny, I never would have used those products as a loose natural (sulfates? cones? blasphemy ) but now that I have locs I'm more concerned about deep cleansing, plus my scalp is oily and I have no trouble retaining moisture with my locs.

I've been using the same basic regimen since I started locs 4 years ago - sulfate shampoo + moisturizing conditioner + coconut oil + Bioterra styling gel (Sally's) and my locs are now long, healthy, and moisturized...

Raspberry, yes I do. Best thing I've ever done for my hair. Like you I keep it simple. Wash, condition and olive/castor oil. I have to laugh sometimes because I catch myself moaning about my hair growing too fast... That most certainly didn't happen when I was loose!

Did anyone start out with loc extensions?

I am in the process of starting my locs right now. I am starting mine using the bradelocks method. I did the front of my hair first and now am working on the back moving up to the crown of my head. Thanks for your support @ lovinlocks.

I saw a woman with the most lovely locs the other day... to all the ladies starting or continuing in this journey!

Love my locks! Still going strong with mine!

thefineprint Your locks look great I love the richness of your hair color.. is that your natural color or did you dye/rinse it?

I'm locing! I did my own. I can't wait until they get longer!

Any updates? I'm seriously thinking about trying to do my own loc extensions within the next 2 weeks.