The Best Ways To Dry Locs

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3 жыл бұрын

It is time we discuss the best ways to dry locs! This conversation is long overdue because how you dry your locs greatly impacts the health and appearance!
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@yourgrandpa9011 5 ай бұрын

Sitting under a dryer will not stop your hair from unraveling. The roots are going to unravel with new grow regardless

@zenni4198 2 ай бұрын

Oldie, but Goodie. Thank you for sharing. For my method, I extract as much water as possible from my locs using microfiber towels (3-4 towels to be exact). Then, I use the bonnet hair dryer. This works wonders.

@theobe4045 2 жыл бұрын

Awww when you said "you are proud of me" that was so cute. Girl THANK YOU! I'm not having locs yet, but I have my own hair business that I really want to perfect🤍 So excited about getting REAL good with Locs!!!

@cathyleejones3242 Жыл бұрын

I thank God for your teaching abilities. I've loc'd for almost eight years and have learned soooo much from you after discovering your channel a month ago!! I ordered and love my pure scalp spray!! God bless you!

@lynnelaine594 2 жыл бұрын

My locs are 10 months old. The lady that started them always bought her big portable sit down under dryer. Now that I'm doing them myself I've been air drying. They look just ok. Today I retwisted and pulled out the dryer bought and made myself sit under it for 30 minutes. It made a huge difference, I would not air dry anymore.

@RJ-mh3ox 6 ай бұрын

just got one i’ve been air drying the last like 3-4 cuz my hair dryer broke 🤦🏽‍♂️

@maquittag16 Жыл бұрын

Giiiiiiiiirl, that makes so much sense!!! I combed out 3 or 4 locs a couple months ago that were waaaaaaay too flat for me. Now I know why -- thanks😊

@yedzayi 3 жыл бұрын

Always dropping gems! I’ve noticed some flat locs but they definitely feel rounder after a wash, never thought of why though so thank you 😊

@kayluxe6866 Жыл бұрын

This must be a recommendation for starters! I’ve been growing mine for 8 yrs this October and I’ve never sat under the dryer! I’ve also created a moisturizing spray that keeps them looking and feeling wonderful! But sure for different hair types! 🎉😂

@mrzo4332 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks i learned early in my journey about not properly drying my locs.... Thanks for the info

@kaye787 3 жыл бұрын

This was right on time! Thanks for sharing your knowledge once again

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And I appreciate you watching!

@mscharryb 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm ordering my bonnet hair dryer now!

@TheCole529 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You are a wealth of knowledge!!

@Ok_Igwe 2 жыл бұрын

You did a video like this called Problems with Air Drying a while back😂

@sheilaadamspenn8348 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ..love my locs...needed this info

@veronicam.3306 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these and love it! I’m usually using it for 3 hours to dry these thick girls!😅

@syreetavereen207 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my hair is air drying now. Grabbing a dryer to finish them off!

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

Yessssss! Glad you caught the premiere! 🙌🏾

@ebonycampbell7764 3 жыл бұрын

First off I love your page and your locs!! I just started my loc journey a week ago and am ready to wash...I wanted to know if I should dry after every wash or just when I retwist?

@Veda1826 Жыл бұрын

Literally saved my loc life by sharing about that bonnet hair dryer! ❤️

@yvettewalden3180 3 жыл бұрын

I am a victim of going to bed with wet hair hence flat locs .....

@melancholy7713 3 жыл бұрын

thats really bad for your locs! you could get mildew in them if u dont dry them well

@RJ-mh3ox 6 ай бұрын

🙋🏽 i’m guilty as well. 😂 just got a cap dryer i can sit under though and thank god my dreads don’t stink and i don’t use anything that can cause buildup.

@Alyssaj1236 3 жыл бұрын

Could there possibly be a tutorial for your hairstyle in this video? It's so pretty 😍😍 Edit: Never mind. I see the video now 😊

@mikailagray 3 жыл бұрын

My hair dries pretty quickly but probably when they get longer than mid back I may employ the use of dryer to help.

@missdanibelle 3 жыл бұрын

Yay for round locs!!! Thank you for the excellent information.

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

No problem 😊 Thank you for watching!!

@thegrowingauthor2972 3 жыл бұрын

@curlynugrowth I dont have a cover hair dryer. This is my first wash after starting locs. I'm trying to squeeze the moisture out with t shirt and keep uncovered. Do you think mold will start to grow? Can I put something on them to help prevent mold from forming?

@jaybrick8973 2 жыл бұрын

I kind of like the rough non retwisted look it speaks to my blackness ✊

@lynnelaine594 2 жыл бұрын

I really like it to but it can just look like a bad hair day on some people. I just started my locs last year after I retired. For me and my age I just like them to look a lot neater.

@tawanawhite85 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber 🙋🏾‍♀️👋🏾💜 and new Loc’r 🌱🔒 love your channel ❤️

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Welcome to the journey!

@TheShift_OfEnergy 3 жыл бұрын

would bonnet hair dryer work for very long hair? I mean if I fold dreads they don't get as much of air flow throughout?

@GtheGeneral 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You 🙏

@123360junebug 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks gang ❤️❤️❤️💝💝💝

@MsTaz1997 2 жыл бұрын

I have Sisterlocks. Is it okay to air dry Sisterlocks or should I be using a bonnet dry?

@catanianolan4836 Ай бұрын

My first time washing my locks and I instantly regretted it. I messed them up.

@marvinreyes8349 2 жыл бұрын

Ive tried to use blower in my hair, and my hair got burned out, how will i remove the white ends?

@deechaney21 2 жыл бұрын

You can sleep with the bonnet dryer on your head.. I wanted to lighten my hair just to a lighter brown but fell asleep and woke up blonde.. best mistake😂

@simoneanne Жыл бұрын

What salon hair dryer do you suggest ?

@Midnightclublalady89 5 ай бұрын

I have a hand dryer and the the head cap, but my hand dryer doesn’t fit in the tube for the head cap 😩

@foodlover40 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for great info. I have been using my bonnet dryer since beginning my journey.

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!!

@michellequick6874 Жыл бұрын

Ok so what about using a dog groomers blower dryer? They come with attachments but don’t get warm or hot and just use high power force to push the water out.

@ch1ld1sh-cencal9 Жыл бұрын

do i use hot air or cold air with a blow dryer

@Mzlolli21 2 жыл бұрын

could you put a towel over your hair to protect your scalp from being burnt while sitting under the dryer

@luvlocs06 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely nothing goes on my scalp because everything inflammes my seborrheic dermatitis. So a dryer can really dry out my scalp. I have a hooded dryer and use the cool setting which helps.

@TheZophisticatedDove 3 жыл бұрын

Same same.

@luvlocs06 3 жыл бұрын

Watching this again because I'm trying to figure out how I can make a hooded hair dryer work for me. Absolutely nothing (no oils, aloe vera, rose water, etc) goes on my scalp because everything inflames my seborrheic dermatitis. So a dryer can really dry out my scalp. I have a hooded dryer and use the cool setting which helps. Is that ok?

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

You have to do what works best for you!!

@luvlocs06 3 жыл бұрын

@@thedigitalloctician so after 2 different times washing and sitting under the dryer my scalp was screaming at me. Today I washed and didn't sit under the dryer and my scalp finally feels soothed. Sadly, my seborrheic dermatitis doesn't allow *me* to sit under the dryer. No crispy retwist for me and some of my locs will just have to be flat.😕 I feel a little defeated but it's OK. I wash first thing in the morning and air dry all day. I didn't get mold/mildew with my 1st set I had for 12 years so I'm not worried about that part. Thanks so much for your knowledge!

@tinamarie8061 3 жыл бұрын

I feel you. I have the same diagnosis and it’s miserable. I was blessed to find a loctician in Chicago who healed my scalp. My scalp used to look like cradle cap & snow flakes. Constant itch. I couldn’t let my hair be pent up because i would scratch sores in my head. I had to go to her every 30 days and she forbid me to wash my own hair. It was like a miracle to finally be free.

@ninarockspurplesocks 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for the video. I’m 4 months loc’d now and think it’s time I bought a hooded bonnet, if I’m washing and drying my locs with the blow dryer & bonnet once a week, should I be spraying heat protectant on my locs right before starting to dry them? Thanks 😊

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can but you don't have do! Opt for lower heat

@ninarockspurplesocks 3 жыл бұрын

@@thedigitalloctician great thanks so much! 😊

@nehemiahh789 2 жыл бұрын

i came here bc i have free forms and every time i wash my hair its always hard for me to dry em and when i do they are always damp

@tawanawhite85 3 жыл бұрын

I started my Loc’s 🔒🌱 on October 16,2020 with two strand 🤞🏾twist. I started my Loc’s myself and plan on up keeping them myself. For starred Loc’s should I use a dryer? Or can I air dry for now? Or both lol

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

As you’re Digital Loctician I am going to recommend using a dryer 😉

@Rondeezy79 3 жыл бұрын

Me too exact day.

@IamShaunnaNakice 3 жыл бұрын

I have the professional dryer. It’s the best. I only paid 450 for it and when i tell you it is worth the money. I have had it since i was a loose natural. I cannot live with out it. I wash my hair once a week so i use it a lot. I don even own a blow dryer. I gave mine to my niece. Thanks for the video.

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

That's what happens when you invest in yourself!! 🙌🏾

@sharlonsolome3377 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🙂

@user-ov9rp6od6n 6 ай бұрын

I use a hand blow dryer

@jennifer_loves_8766 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍to forever round locs

@LinkBeats15 Жыл бұрын

Does blow drying your starter locs (Finger/Comb Coils) keep your hair loc'd in?? I'm tired of Re-Twistting my starter locs after every time I take a shower 🚿

@thedigitalloctician Жыл бұрын

Lol, no. Grab a shower cap.

@LinkBeats15 Жыл бұрын

@@thedigitallocticianI I use a stocken to wash my hair to keep my coils from unraveling but after my 2nd hair wash they always come out and I have to re twist them all over again 😩😭 it's very time consuming and after a while of twisting my arms get tired

@KoketsoKau 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, I hope this doesn't sound silly, but...can you use a curling iron (wand) on locs, instead if having rollers in and sitting under a dryer?

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

Only with smaller locs, mainly Sisterlocks.

@kingfratetrain7634 Жыл бұрын

I’m about to take a leaf blower to my head rn no 🧢

@ChryelSmoot629 3 жыл бұрын

That is so true because I don’t own a hair dryer because they are too expensive. But I know I need one because when it gets cold 🥶, I have to be in the house all day

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

It's worth it, especially as your locs get longer! Thank you for watching!

@JigginOnYoAzz1 3 жыл бұрын

1st this worst . But 2nd is the best .

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

3rd is the one with the hairy chest! lol

@user-om8vq6jp1k 3 жыл бұрын

Sisterlocks as well?

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

Sisterlocks can definitely be subjected to mildew because of the shear amount of them. I spoke in more detail during my recent live "Air Drying: The Controversy"

@sheriedwards7138 3 жыл бұрын

I was about to ask the same question.😯

@laurenlocd3180 2 жыл бұрын

The clips cook my roots though

@lynnelaine594 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah mine too. I have to keep ducking my head in and out.

@samisnotsolanky8465 3 жыл бұрын

is it better to dry your locs with cold air or warm air?

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

How would you define “better”?

@phatcutie35 3 жыл бұрын

My question is won't drying my hair be drying to my hair?I went from being a loose natural to a locked natural never using a dryer. I have not used oils or any other products besides my moisturizing shampoo,In 5 months (I've been locked for 2 ) I really don't want to go back to oils ,I wash my hair every 2-3 weeks oils makes my hair get dirtier faster and honestly I feel like it was clogging my scalp. And since I have stopped using them my hair has taken off.

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely believe you should do what works best for you!

@phatcutie35 3 жыл бұрын

@@thedigitalloctician lol sorry for the extra, just wanted to know if I use the dryer will it be to drying.

@thedigitalloctician 3 жыл бұрын

@@phatcutie35 I want to acknowledge your question and hope that you know this response is coming from a place of love.... The purpose of the dryer is to dry, so yes your hair will feel dry. Also considering that you are not putting anything into your hair to help it retain moisture then, more than likely, your hair will feel much dryer than someone who buffers their drying experience with lightweight oils. I hope that helped to answer your question.

@phatcutie35 3 жыл бұрын

@@thedigitalloctician yes ty, it was my anxiety at having to use oils again I remember another video you had that helped me a lot when you were talking about the core of the hair being well moisturized ,even if it feels dry on the outside I was having a problem with the different textures of locs from loose hair it forced me to get to know my hair and to stop treating my hair like I did my loose hair. Thank you.❤