Depsite what you may think, loc styles for women and men don't differ all that much, instead what's important is making sure that you're using the correct products for the look you're going for. One of Benjamin's favorite products for locs maintenance is the African Formulas Super Grow Hair Gel ($8), as it uses natural ingredients to strengthen the hair and promote healthy growth.
A few other popular products include the Locsanity Daily Moisturizing Rosewater and Peppermint Spray ($20), which revitalizes your locs daily without washing, the Jamaican Mango and Lime Resistant Formula Locking Hair Gel ($13), which provides a strong hold without the added product buildup; and Murray's Gel Loc-Lock ($5).
Loc maintenance also includes making sure your hair is properly hydrated, moisturized, and styled. Achieving optimal loc maintenance varies person to person, but basic hair-care rules still apply. Make sure you are hydrated and drinking water, give your hair clarifying treatments, and, alongside using water-based products and oils when doing your hair at home, make sure to incorporate professional hydrating treatments when visiting a salon.
— Additional reporting by Naomi Parris
Naomi Parris is a New York-based fashion and beauty writer with over seven years of experience. She served as an editorial operations associate at PS, specializing in all things fashion. Her work has also been seen in Elle, Essence Girls United, Bustle, and Elite Daily. Obsessed with telling stories that merge fashion and culture, her areas of expertise include Fashion Week coverage, high-profile interviews, shopping roundups, op-eds, and beauty stories.
Danielle Jackson is a former assistant editor for PS Beauty.
