Can I wash starter locs?

Yes, on the rhythm we give you. Skipping wash forever is not “more locked.” A neglected scalp is just a neglected scalp.

What should I sleep on?

A satin or silk scarf, bonnet, or pillowcase. Cotton rubs the new growth fuzzy and dries the hair.

Dreadlock aftercare: wash, sleep, gym

Loc aftercare that survives wash day, sleep, and the gymPractical dreadlock aftercare from a Tilburg studio: when to wash, how to sleep, and what to do after training — without a ten-step shelf.