Jessy, what do you recommend for maintaining my locs?

It is best to keep your hair clean and moisturized with the most natural ingredients possible. Natural oils and professional deep conditioning is recommended often to keep the hair supple and prevent brittleness. It’s best to have a professional loctitian to help you on the start of your loc journey to have beautiful desired results.

I recommend visiting Afrocenchix.com for more advice about caring for your locs.

Jessy, how can I keep my hair cut looking fresh?

Regular Trims: To keep your hairstyle and cut looking fresh, it should be trimmed regularly to keep it sharp without much effort–especially if you like the length.

Deep conditioning: It is a must on all hair! The elements, (heat, sun, wind, cold, dry air and heating devices rob the hair of its moisture and luster which protects the hair. There are Specialized shampoos and conditioners that should be used between services to cater to your hair’s specific needs (i.e. color treated, natural, dry and chemically treated hair) This will help supplement what may be missing.

During extreme weather months (looking at you, Minnesota), professional deep conditioning treatments are recommended, especially before braiding styles. It’s best to buy professional products because they have better ingredients and you don’t have to use as much product. 

Jessy, how do I protect my color-treated hair?

Color needs protection: Deep conditionings, sealers and color refreshers don’t only provide protection, but increases the longevity of your hued tresses by adding strength, vibrant color and shine. It is best to have this done professionally with professional products. 

I recommend visiting matrix.com - 26 tips to help protect color treated hair and keep it looking fabulous.