How to Maintain Locs While Traveling | Easy Tips for Healthy Dreadlocks on the Go

Summary

In this video, the speaker shares their journey of starting locks, explaining why they chose this hairstyle and how it fits into their lifestyle. They discuss the challenges of maintaining their hair while living in South Korea, including finding products like Dr. Bronner's Castile soap and oils to care for their locks. The speaker also highlights their routine of washing, separating, and moisturizing their hair, emphasizing the importance of scalp care. They also mention how they manage their locks while traveling, focusing on minimal products and self-care techniques.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker has tried almost every hairstyle before starting their lock journey.
• 😀 The decision to start locks was driven by the move to Korea and the desire for a low-maintenance hairstyle.
• 😀 The speaker initially got lock extensions due to a lack of time and wanted to avoid looking 'crazy' in Korea.
• 😀 The speaker avoids others doing their hair and has only had one professional do their locks, specifically the back section.
• 😀 For the first two years, the speaker barely touched their locks, only retwisting about every two months.
• 😀 Over time, retwisting is done less frequently, only when the speaker feels it's necessary for root growth.
• 😀 The speaker primarily uses Dr. Bronner's Castile soap (tea tree variant) for washing their hair, which they find very effective.
• 😀 When traveling, the speaker prefers to travel light and typically only brings Dr. Bronner's soap, avoiding excess oils.
• 😀 The speaker uses coconut oil and other oils for hair maintenance but doesn’t travel with a lot of oils, opting to buy local oils instead.
• 😀 For regular maintenance, the speaker focuses on keeping their scalp clean by gently scratching and using oil to prevent dryness, especially when traveling.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes the importance of cleaning the scalp, as it’s crucial for hair health and growth, even if the locks themselves aren’t thoroughly washed.

Q & A

Why did the speaker decide to start their lock journey?

The speaker decided to start their lock journey because they were moving to Korea and wanted a low-maintenance hairstyle that they could manage on their own without needing a stylist.

What was the speaker's hair like before they started their locks?

Before starting their locks, the speaker was bald but had a nicely shaped head.

How did the speaker manage their hair before getting locks?

Before getting locks, the speaker tried braiding their hair once, but found it took too long and was too difficult, which led them to seek a more manageable hairstyle like locks.

Did the speaker consider getting their locks done by a professional?

Yes, the speaker considered getting their locks done by a professional in Korea, but due to scheduling conflicts, they ended up doing their own hair, except for the back part, which was done by a locktician.

How long did the speaker's lock journey take before they became comfortable doing their own hair?

The speaker became comfortable doing their own hair after about two years of having locks.

What products does the speaker use for their hair care routine?

The speaker uses Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap, particularly the tea tree version, as well as coconut oil for hair care. They also use rosemary water to hydrate their scalp and occasionally use other oils, but not when traveling.

What does the speaker think of Dr. Bronner's products?

The speaker is a fan of Dr. Bronner's products and believes that since using them, their hair has become healthier. They prefer Dr. Bronner's soap and also use the peppermint version, which gives a tingling sensation.

How does the speaker manage their locks during travel?

When traveling, the speaker doesn't carry a lot of hair oils but focuses on using Dr. Bronner's soap and coconut oil. They prefer to keep things simple while on the go.

How often does the speaker wash their hair?

The speaker typically washes their hair more often when they are swimming in the ocean, though normally, they don't wash their hair as frequently. They focus on cleaning their scalp and ensuring the roots stay healthy.

What is the speaker's approach to maintaining their locks?

The speaker doesn't follow a strict retwisting schedule. They retwist their locks when they feel it's necessary, usually every few months, and focus on keeping their roots healthy through regular washing and gentle separation.