Removing Loc Product Buildup..The RED FLAGS I Ignored! 

Washing more frequently will also help. For the beginners in the chat- don't go 1 month without washing your hair. Get a steamer to keep hair soft. Tie it up at night bc locs trap lint. And brush them w a soft brush. Read your product labels and use ingredients that will absorb fully and rinse out w clarifying shampoo.

Always water down shampoo and conditioner!!

Sounds like the key thing not to do is use cream based products or any products that leaves film. Locs can’t be treated like natural loose hair. The locs will absorb whatever you put in it. Over time the buildup will become visible. Just oil the scalp and moisturize with a combination of rosewater and vitamin e (mix the two in a spray bottle). Maybe a detox will resolve the problem.

Shout out to your production value

Never ever use conditioner or Shea butter, only oils, leave all those products alone people, 28 years of locs and counting 🙏🏾

I found a conditioner and a Loc brand that doesn’t cause buildup. It’s called peculiar roots. Try them out. I will even buy you your first set of products. That’s how much I stand on them and trust me they don’t pay me to brag on them

This is the first video I’ve actually seen of product build up that’s “product” and not lint.

This video so helpful for my thick ass locs lol honestly it is a totally different ballgame. NO CONDITIONER. Rose water mist daily, and steam treatments are KEY 👏🏽👏🏽

So many loc rules...I've been using conditioner since I started them a year ago and don't wash in sections. I had never heard that until recently. I just did my hair like I use to do my daughters when we started hers. She just cut her 4 year locs end of last year and didn't have product build up. Just lint everywhere bc she rarely covered them. Im glad you were able to get the build up out.

The resilience!!!! Yes your hair is looking much healthier!!! I use find a clearing and also a shampoo or was that promotes moisture & that is good practically clear when you look at it! (IE Carols daughter rose shampoo for example) I’m in my 3rd year, I have been using that specific shampoo for about seven months and it has been wonderful! Thank you for continuing to support the loc community by sharing your experiences and your tips! I was so afraid to ring my hair out in the shower when I’m washing it but your breakdown of the technique has me a little more confident to try it next time! 😊

Sorry this happened to you. My loctician taught me to wash 3 times. First two shampoo is always with a clarifying shampoo to clean deep in the locs Last shampoo use moisturizing shampoo She told me if I only use moisturizing shampoo it will cause build up

*IVE GOT LOCS THIS THIC AND THIS (BELOW) IS A SOLUTION TOO* One, to get this shite out, do the baking soda (BS) and apple cider vinegar (ACV) like so: pour hella BS into a tub, soak your hair and work in the BS into your hair, THEN dump the tub and fill with ACV, then take your BS filled (lol fr w/ the buildup) and dunk it into the ACV tub. It will fizz like crazy! This is what you want... by doing this the "wrong way around" like FIRST soaking in ACV and THEN pouring in BS, you miss the reaction WITHIN you loc. By putting the BS within the loc and THEN making it react, you WIN :D Two, *DILUTE DILUTE DILUTE YOUR SHAMPOO!* This is hands down the most important thing ever. NEVER put the soap directly on the locs, get a big like 42oz kwik trip cup and just fill the bottom 1/3 of an inch of the bottom with the shampoo soap. Then fill it all the way up with water. Then pour and wash in. It will FINALLY suds up like crazy :D . I use dr. bronners. People advise otherwise, but honestly, the worst it does is strange gray buildup that is easily taken care of with just one little cup of ACV 1 time a year... no big deal, and no creamy squeeze test EVER! Three, sleep with satin or silk pillow covers and wear a "head sock" made of silk or satin as well to keep the locs out of your face... Ive been doing this for 5 years and it works like a charm... Also, don't be like these people with long straight hair who let their hair touch anything and dont care where they put their head, always keep your crown clean and try to be mindful of WHERE you think the lint buildup is coming from! Is it the couch, the bed, the chair, the hoodie you like??? where? IK this is just a random youtube comment but save yourself Ms. Estelle's pain and do this :D ... Also, be rough AF with the locs in the shower. like squeeze them! ESP if you have thick locks. I cut one and tested its strength (1 inch thick ish) was that of a like 1000lbs rope. You gota wring (only thick ones) like a towel too! Ask me anything!

I’m so glad I found this video! ❤

My locs are not as thick as yours. However I pretreat my hair before shampoo with half acv half water. I spray it in my scalp and locs and squeeze in my locs. I also use applicator bottles to dilute my shampoo with water. I use conditioner every once in awhile but I also dilute it a lot with water in my applicator bottles. I rinse really well as you said you do.

I have 17 locs so I definitely feel you.

My boys are 5 months i messed up & used conditioner on my oldest and i use African Pride shampoo !! The conditioner was building up in his locs this last wash i used Suave Clarifying Shampoo !! BOOM build up gone !! I think with his texture his locs hold the shampoo & conditioner!! My hair im 2yrs 8 months I’ve always used conditioner & i have no build up !! Good luck to you !! I know it’s frustrating

Hey, well done getting it under control! Just wanted to say soap can have its own residue and please don’t wring your hair, it’ll cause lumps in your hair over time. Neutregona anti residue shampoo, no conditioner, only water and oil to moisturise. Hope you get it all out hun. You’ll make it ❤

I’m 14 months loc’d. I only use oil and water to retwist and neutrogena grapefruit anti residue shampoo. No build up so far but I’d like to do a detox soon🙏🏿! Wishing you the best❤️! Thanks for sharing 😀!

Carols daughter wash day delight and a clarifying shampoo like Neutrogenas or suave. Dr Bronners is also good to try! I wish you the best!

Girl you are beautiful ❤❤

African black soap definitely causes build up in my locs and my textures similar to yours. i had heard great things about it but i think it just differs from person to person 😭. Also i use dawn dishwashing soap to get build up out and it works wonders for me everytime but its super drying so try not to use too much and make sure you moisturize after

Black soap is all I use. No oils. Leaves my locs light and moisturized.

I love the Nothing But clarifying shampoo.

I do not use African black soap in my locs. Try Dr. Brinner’s Rise or Peppermint or Lavender shampoo. I know there’s a dispute about using conditioner. I don’t use it. I’m only one year loc’d. My daughter uses it and she is 7 years loc’d. I don’t see a need for it. My locs respond to jamaican black castor oil just like my loose natural hair did and that’s enough. Try massaging your scalp with your finger pads ti distribute oil and I bet your locs will look just as good as if you had used conditioner. I would not cut off my locs because of product build up unless you just want to go for a different look. Thank you for sharing!

Honey your locs are beautiful. If i had to do i all again i would go thicker. So about conditioner… i am over 4 years in and i have never put conditioner on my locs. I am so afraid of build up. Let that conditioner go honey you will not have build up.

Thank you for sharing, hopefully you won't have to cut your locs, I sit down, section my hair, spray water then add the shampoo, with a towel over my shoulders... never use conditioner, my go to shampoo was the clear Neutrogena, its been discontinued, but I've found another clear one see how it works!!

also clarify and shine by Neutrogena that’s good to

AfrikanHairGod suggested diluting shampoo for regular shampoo and then regular ACV whenever. Only leave in conditioner. He suggest any light water base conditioner or Alikay. Was also told never use ANY creams in hair. NONE!

i've personally been washing my locs with shampoo and water since day 1 (i'm a year and 3 months in) and never had that maybe you need to switch to a new conditioner or whatever feels good for you

Have you tried a detox? That helps many mature loc’d folks with build up. Doing one a year or every 2 years. Like a ACV detox

It isnt just the loc community that’s divided on conditioner

NOOOOO!!! Please don’t cut em!!! 😭😭😭 I absolutely love your locs. I’m sure that would be the last resort. I’m new to all of this so I’m not even going to try give you advice. If all else fails, I would call Yannie before you cut! Please keep us posted. I really hope you can work it out.🙏🏾🙏🏾

Yes Neutrogena shampoo

Apple cider vinegar is the best way to remove residue

Apple cider vinegar do a detox this month then next month

I feel like it’s because your locs are thick & also it could be the African black soap

Never cut the locks treat your hair cutting is a wrong move

Bro if you don't stay in that shower for at least 30 minutes

I don't understand why nowhere did you say anything about an ACV rinse that would help you tremendously

Why don't you just cut one loc and then cut it open to see what's inside before you make that decision.