How to Maintain Semi-Freeform Locs: Step-By-Step DIY Guide

Here are 3 surprising facts about long, mature locs, the kind of things most people don’t learn until they’ve reached that stage: ⸻ 1. Your locs get heavier than you expect, not from product buildup. As locs mature and grow long, they naturally get denser from years of shed hair compacting inside. Even with a clean routine, long mature locs carry weight. That weight can affect your neck, scalp tension, and even your styling choices. Most people think heaviness = buildup, but it’s often just age