Dr Locs Yaya Oil was created for keeping that moisture locked into your locs and giving you that neat clean finish after your wash day routine. It’s an oil that blends r our favorite oils together for locs - oils that will absorb easily into your locs without leaving behind a greasy look or feel. We discovered later on, from our clients, that they also looooove using it on their skin. In this article we’ll have a look at all the ways you can use Dr Locs' all natural Yaya Oil on your locs and beyond.  Yaya Oil For Your Skin One of our favorite ways to use the Yaya Oil is on the body ..read more

There are times when you should and should not clarify your locs. You don’t need to clarify your locs every time you wash your hair. In fact, you shouldn’t clarify your locs every time you wash your hair. In this article we’ll have a look at everything you need to know when it comes to clarifying your hair.  How to Know it’s Time to Clarify Your Hair You know it's time to clarify your locs when you use your regular conditioner and your hair isn't feeling moisturized. When the things that used to be beneficial and were your favorite go-to things are no longer working, that’s when you know ..read more

For many of us, a dry scalp is an ongoing issue. There are several factors that can go into what’s triggering a dry scalp from changes in weather to internal issues. While Dr Locs Pre-Cleanse was not created as a natural remedy for dry scalp, it does work at cleansing and pulling up whatever is going on in the scalp. Many have discovered its magic and use it as their go-to to restore and clear up that scalp. In this article we’ll have a look at how you can use it on your scalp.  How to Use the Pre-Cleanse For Your Scalp You can spray the Pre-Cleanse on a cloth and/or directly on your scal ..read more

The Amla Extract Conditioner is one of our favorite products for locs (and for loose hair). It especially works wonders on anyone experiencing dry locs or hair. The conditioner was made for those coloring their locs in mind, but it’s a product anyone with dry hair will benefit from. Here’s why.   Why The Amla Extract Conditioner Was Created This product was created because we found a lot of people needed more moisture in their locs, especially if they had color treated hair. At the time this was made there wasn't any attention being paid to people with locs in the industry of colorin ..read more

Dr Locs' got in touch with trained coloring professional, Key Essentials Hair, to get the full scoop on coloring locs at home or in the salon. We wanted to give you insight on coloring locs from a real professional in the field who we know and respect. Here's your in depth guide to coloring locs at home or in the salon, from choosing the right color, to maintaining that color. Let's get started.  What You'll Need for Coloring Locs at Home: A timer Plastic gloves plastic cap Color bowl Color brush  Applicator bottle with a nozzle - Number one tool for adding color to locs. Using an a ..read more

We’re learning more and more about the ingredients found in the beauty industry. Some of which are alarmingly harmful, others which can cause allergic reactions and others, which if we can avoid them, then best we do for the safety of our hair and health. In this article we’ll have a look at ingredients you want to avoid when shopping for natural hair care products.  Mineral Oil and Petroleum These ingredients appear in many products because they seemingly moisturize the skin and hair. Unfortunately, they coat the outer layer of your scalp and hair, blocking the real moisture from enterin ..read more

There are several techniques to choose from when it comes to locking your hair. One technique is called interlocking. Interlocking is an awesome technique for starting locs when done correctly. If you’re considering interlocking your locs, here’s what you need to know. Interlocking Correctly We recommend going to a professional to interlock your locs. It can be done on your own, but interlocking your own hair can be difficult. You will create a hole in your locs if you do it incorrectly. A lot of locticians don't know how to do this technique either. Make sure their clients have no holes in th ..read more

If you’re kicking off your locs with baby locs you have a long and beautiful journey ahead of you. As with any change, there may be some challenges along the way, but we’re sure once you get through the bumpy parts, you’ll find it was all worth it. In this article we’ll have a look at some top tips from a professional loctician on how to maintain your baby locs.  Step One: Breathe.  It's going to happen. You will get there. It's a process so be patient and don't compare yourself to other people who have locs. Just get encouragement from them. It takes time. Take your time. It will ha ..read more

Dr locs' products are made with the best ingredients for hair, which is why so many people with loose natural hair choose to use our products too. Especially those who had locs and happen to have some Dr Locs’ products left over, they know how great Dr Locs’ products are for keeping the scalp clean and hair soft. In this article we’ll have a look at some of the products you can use in your loose hair and why your hair will benefit from these awesome natural hair care products.  The Infamous Jinan Moisture Mix The Jinan Moisture Mix works great for box braids, any temporary loc styles, and ..read more

Dr Locs’ product line came into existence because of a lack of quality products on the market designed with locs in mind. As a loctician, Chimere Faulk, founder of Dr Locs’ began to make her own products truly out of necessity for her clients. When she found her recipes were working their magic on locs, removing build up, adding moisture and strengthening locs, she began to work with a chemist to make top formulas for healthy locs. In this article we’re going to take a moment to celebrate Dr Locs’ top selling products. Jinan moisture mix  The Jinan Moisture Mix is without a doubt our ..read more