Are hair locks healthy?
On One Hand: Hair Locks Are Healthy If Properly MaintainedThose who have experience dread locking hair say that hair locks do not damage hair if properly maintained. They recommend following specified instructions for locking hair, such as washing hair first and using the proper products to seal the hair into locks. They also recommend following specified instructions for maintaining locks as they grow in, which can be found on websites dedicated to hair locking, such as Dread Head HQ. Following these steps should keep hair healthy even if locked into dreads.On the Other: Hair Locks Can Damage HairIf not properly maintained, hair locks can damage or even break off hair. There are many homemade methods for maintaining dreaded hair that experts warn against, such as using mayonnaise to keep them in place, or burning them to remove them. In addition, locked hair must be washed and conditioned regularly, as well as combed, as with any other hairstyle. If you do not properly care for hair l