How To: Wash & Maintain Goddess Faux Locs

Here are simple steps to show you how I wash and maintain my goddess faux locs.
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[@TExplainsitAll]

Just what I needed!! Thank you for getting straight to it. Your hair looks gorgeous as are you 🇿🇼🤗

[@thestepbysteph]

Thanks you. I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@tekethaporter4149]

Wow we have the same products will definitely be washing hair my next day off

[@itsAjobi]

i think i'm gonna do this routine for my braids too! great video!

[@thestepbysteph]

Great! Thank you :)

[@porchefoster7402]

I just did this & my scalp feels sooo much better!! Thank you so much😄

[@thestepbysteph]

Porche Foster awesome! You’re welcome.

[@slimequeenqueen5416]

Thank you so much for this video, I've had mines in for 2months and was thinking about taking them out today because of the product buildup. Good job!

[@thestepbysteph]

Jordyn Hamilton thank you! I’m glad you found this helpful.

[@Knucklesdeadlypunch]

Your locs are beautiful. Love your tutorials. I'm going to try these methods on my locs.

[@thestepbysteph]

Aw, thank you!! Try it out and let me know how it works for you.

[@hartybunny5184]

Her eyebrows tho 😍🤩

[@bumblebee4497]

Thank you for this video I'm leaning about how to cleanse and maintain the locs cause I'm thinking about getting locs here real soon 😍😊😊

[@thestepbysteph]

POWER PUNCH apple cider vinegar works wonders. My husband uses it in because he has locs.

[@NewEyes25]

Thank you 💜

[@jubiterr]

soooooo informative~thank u so much

[@thestepbysteph]

You're so welcome!

[@ShanteMaria]

just subbed from the rwoyt

[@thestepbysteph]

Shante Maria thank you. Subbed too!

[@thebabichryz]

Finally a video that explains in detail how to keep them moisturized! I Got mine done maybe 4 days ago and I'm loving them! How long did it take for them to loosen up?

[@thestepbysteph]

Thanks for watching!

[@christinatayloriam]

Thanks for sharing!

[@thestepbysteph]

Christina Taylor thanks for watching!

[@dahlia3453]

This was super helpful :)

[@thestepbysteph]

Glad it was helpful!

[@30deblanc]

What are the products that you put in with the coconut oil?

[@sheritamoss21]

@StepBySteph thank you so much for sharing!!!! when you retwist the new grow with gel, did your hair loc in with the faux locs? I only asked because I want my faux locs to look fresh again, but I don't want my new grow to turn into permanent dreads 😮 I have extra marley hair that I think could help as well... Please help... such way is the safest for my hair?

[@thestepbysteph]

sherita moss Hi there! No my real doesn't loc with the faux locs. I don't leave my hairstyles in for no more than 6-8 weeks at a time.

[@KayMonetLife]

This is my fist time having goddess lots so this was very helpful. I am dreading the drying process but I am geeked to know I can get them wet and really wash my scalp. I thought I was gonna' have an issue and not enjoy this style for long. By the way; how long do you usually keep your goddess lots in? Thanks for the awesome tips.

[@thestepbysteph]

You're so welcome Kay. I kept my faux locs in for about 6 weeks. After 6 weeks of any protective style, I start to experience too much matting with my real hair.

[@toosweetVickie]

i love your video!!!!! but quick question what kind of powder did you say you added and where did you get the bonnet dryer from?

[@thestepbysteph]

Thank you. I used MSM powder. It's supposed to help with hair growth and I got my bonnet from Sally's beauty supply store.

[@toosweetVickie]

+StepbySteph thank you

[@jend6071]

Thanks for sharing. can you upload the take down process soon?

[@thestepbysteph]

Sure :)

[@jesiharpercardosa8144]

Thanks so much for the helpful tips! Do you have videos on the oil you used on the locs and the oil you used on your scalp? Also…VERY new to faux locs so maybe dumb question but why no conditioner after shampoo? Is the leave in really enough to penetrate the faux loc all the way to my real hair shaft or am I letting the oils do that for me? Just trying to absorb as much info as I can, I think I can make this style work for me and I’m tired of fighting my mixed hair, I’m 30 lol any tips greatly appreciated

[@thestepbysteph]

Hi there! I don't have videos on the specific oils I used and why. Great suggestion for a video. Also, I can't remember why I didn't condition my hair after shampooing. You can try it and see if it works for you.

[@jesiharpercardosa8144]

@@thestepbysteph thank you 🙏🏽💖

[@renellreeves7218]

Great video! What kind of hair did you use?

[@thestepbysteph]

Renell Reeves thank you! All the products I used is on my faux locs tutorial

[@toniaminor8666]

I'm getting faux locs for the first time tomorrow. I'm mixed (black and white). I've never had extensions, braids, nothing. I just love the look. I love your tutorial. Any tips for me? I'm getting long locs. My hair is already passed my bra strap and naturally curly. I'm getting the locs longer than my natural hair. I have to buy 7 packs of Marley hair and 1 one pack of synthetic Xpression braiding hair. It'll cost me $300+cost of hair+my own products.

[@thestepbysteph]

I'm sorry. I missed this comment. How was your faux locs experience?

[@simplyygiaaa8082]

I want to try this on my goddess locs but im afraid my hair is going to slip out the locs or get fuzzy like they would in braids (its short)

[@thestepbysteph]

Giovonne Williams give it a try. It won’t get frizzy and if you wrap it correctly it won’t slip.

[@stephanieclembintson8938]

My hair is super short I love mine x

[@ColineEdwardsgodsbeauty123]

great tips

[@thestepbysteph]

Thank you.

[@ColineEdwardsgodsbeauty123]

your welcome i subbed

[@tarshaalawton5580]

i was watching this video but i youtubed this song love it

[@thestepbysteph]

Tarshaa Lawton thanks for watching. I'm obsessed with the remix of this song. The artist does amazing work.

[@fifiglassdome7541]

How do u keep the ends of the hair moist? My hair gets very dry...that's why I'm scared to get this style...bc I would be able to easily get to my ends.

[@thestepbysteph]

Moisturizing like you see in the video. Because it's a protective style, you can't fully moisturize your hair the way you need to. Water is the base to moisturizing your hair so make sure you lightly mist your hair before adding moisture.

[@TOOMUCHMICHAEL]

How long can that style last if your moisture and cleansing routine is followed?

[@thestepbysteph]

I kept this style for 2 months. I could've kept it longer, but I had bad experience leaving in twists for too long many years ago. Also, it's based on your preference too.

[@TOOMUCHMICHAEL]

Ok thank you, your videos are a huge help.

[@thestepbysteph]

Awesome! Thanks for stopping by :)

[@YogawithKay_]

Does twisting your hair when refreshing affect your natural hair? Will it lock it?

[@thestepbysteph]

No. But I'm careful not to retwist it too tightly.

[@jaquez1940]

how do you get rid of the stiffness of the locs after a couple days of getting them

[@thestepbysteph]

My hair wasn't too stiff to begin with. The longer I had them in, the less stiff they felt.

[@stephanieclembintson8938]

I’ve got faux goddess locks my hair is 2 inches long ther super

[@thestepbysteph]

that's awesome. congrats.

[@gkim8082]

Is this the same technique that you would use for synthetic dreadlocks? I thought you weren't supposed to add conditioners or heavy creams to avoid buildup.

[@thestepbysteph]

Sorry for the late response. I thought I responded. Yes, it the same technique. I usually just try to focus moisturizing just where my hair is within the loc so it’s not dry. I’m usually wearing a protective style like this for 6-8 weeks. And I don’t want to go that long without moisturizing my hair.

[@LoveMonee23]

Do the ACV leave a smell in your hair ?

[@thestepbysteph]

Shamya King temporarily, but it goes away.

[@Laurenjoinsyoutube]

Does this work for braids too

[@thestepbysteph]

lauren shankle yes. You can follow the same method for braids.

[@marwanaldoual2503]

Im bald and I love it

[@thestepbysteph]

Lol, thank you!

[@SLagden]

Would it work better if you leave your hair to air dry? I am pretty much on a heat ban currently

[@thestepbysteph]

I wouldn't air dry because there's so much hair to dry. You wouldn't want your hair to not be properly dried underneath.

[@SLagden]

@@thestepbysteph thank you for replying will keep note of this when I get locs again im now back at my natural state:)

[@TaylorSnead]

Does this help get rid of bumps and extreme intching? Please help I'm dying :(

[@thestepbysteph]

I'm a bit confused. Are experiencing bumps and itching on your scalp?

[@TaylorSnead]

StepbySteph yes like red bumps. The girl that did my hair said it's probably from them being tight but online it said it could be from not soaking the hair in apple cider mixture before putting it in my hair to remove the coating or from being tight too. (I have a sensitive scalp)

[@TaylorSnead]

StepbySteph and they are sooooo itchy!!! I bought braid conditioner and it helps some with the itching but I think I'm gonna try your concoction to see if that'll get rid of them?? What do you think?

[@thestepbysteph]

Oh no. Yes I've seen people this before. You could be having an allergic reaction to the hair and the best way to deal with it is to take it out. You could try ACV to see if it helps, but I recommend taking the hairstyle out to avoid irritating your scalp more than it is right now.

[@TaylorSnead]

StepbySteph I mean I don't think so because I'm not allergic to anything, but ill try this out for a couple days and update you to see if it worked and if not then I'll take them out bc I spent a lot of money and time getting it done lol. Also, its my first time getting something like this done to my hair and my black girlfriends that get it done say they've gotten the itchy bumps too and it eventually goes away after treating it. I got this hairstyle done about a week ago and this just started happening like 2 days ago

[@icieyess3595]

I just got my hair done in faux loccs I’m planning on locking my real hair how often should I wash and twist?

[@thestepbysteph]

If you are locking your real hair, you can't wash it too frequently at first. Your washing schedule can vary depending on your hair type and how quickly your hair locks. Don't re-twist your hair too often because you can thin out your locks. I don't

[@icieyess3595]

StepbySteph so how long before you think before I should wash them and what’s a good chemicals I used to maintain them?

[@thestepbysteph]

@@icieyess3595 Wait about 2 weeks and see how your hair is. I use the Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo by Shea Moisture. It's great for removing build up.

[@icieyess3595]

StepbySteph Thank you so much!🤗

[@Jamielooksgood]

This can be done on Synthetic hair?

[@thestepbysteph]

Jamielooksgood yes. All of the hair I used is synthetic.

[@Jamielooksgood]

StepbySteph thank you!!!! All this time I am here thinking my goddess locs would mess up if I wash it

[@thestepbysteph]

Jamielooksgood glad I could help. Let me know if you have anymore questions

[@rishele163]

will this get the "gunk" outta the roots?? I have a lot of product build up!

[@thestepbysteph]

I get a lot of braids and twists so I've noticed that I get more build up when I leave my braids in longer. So I try to keep my style in no longer that 6 weeks. Also, I don't add too much product to my scalp either. If neither of these help, try using a clarifying shampoo.

[@lexuschardanai2085]

Where did you purchase your hooded bonnet

[@thestepbysteph]

I purchased my bonnet from Sally's Beauty Supply Store

[@kadimarie]

Is air drying optional ???

[@thestepbysteph]

Marie Sengo yes but I won’t recommend it because your hair would take a long time to dry.

[@daniellesmith2097]

When washing your faux locs did some of them unravel?

[@thestepbysteph]

Nope, none of mine unraveled.

[@kaychelle5819]

I have synthetic hair, can I still use this method??

[@thestepbysteph]

Yes, the hair that i'm using is synthetic.

[@kaychelle5819]

thank you

[@thestepbysteph]

You're welcome

[@tylarmorgan]

Does the apple cider vinegar smell stay in your head?

[@thestepbysteph]

Tylar Taylor No, the smell goes away after rinsing.

[@THOMAR624]

Does all of this make your hair smell funny? Idk if it's just me but sometimes synthetic hair smells funny after a wash.

[@thestepbysteph]

Hi there. No, I've never encountered that issue.

[@crissydaexpat5035]

Are your faux locs human hair? I don't think I can wash my locs

[@thestepbysteph]

Hey there. No, I used only synthetic hair