Facts about dreadlocks and how to become a loctician
According to RubyLocs, one of the popular mobile locticians in Nigeria, “Dreadlocks is like a religion; once you choose it, you become committed to it.” This is the fact because when you look at your favorite celebrities with dreads, they’re always committed to maintaining it. That’s why it’s always fresh and clean because they spend so much time and money for the outcome you see.
Your dreadlocks can always be changed because there are different types you can explore, but that never changes the fact that you keep dreadlocks. Dreadlocks are beautiful, especially when you’re a neat person, but don’t worry, we shall discuss facts you need to know below.
Table of contents
How to become a loctician
Tools and capital to start up Types of Dreadlocks
Duration and maintenance
Mistakes to avoid in dreadlocks
How to become a loctician
First things first, only passion can drive close to any activity. It may be passion to earn a living or passion propelled by creativity, as the case may be. As much as you can learn how to become a loctician online, offline is even more advantageous as you get to practice like a professional. This activity lasts for three to four months to master, including the styling part of the business.
Tools and capital to start up
This is one of the simplest ways to earn a living, as the capital involved for a start is not much. From my research, I discovered a loctician can get the necessary tools for #80,000 to earn massive income monthly.
- Pin: This is also called instant lockpins and has two types: one-mouth lockpins and double-mouth lockpins. Double-mouth pins can be used to lock from scratch, while one-mouth pins are used for locks with issues.
- Wax: This is like edge control where you apply wax on each hair.
- Comb: The lontician needs a comb just like the hairstylist. -Oil: Any type of oil can be served here, like the coconut oil.
- Hand dryer: There are different types of hand dryers ranging from #20,000 depending on your location. After washing the hair, make use of the hand dryer, then go ahead to apply the hair cream of your choice.
Types of Dreadlocks
There are different types of dreadlocks depending on the choice of customers.
- Comb locks: This type is cheap and a temporal type of dreadlock. It is done using a comb, and one thing about this type is that it doesn’t lock instantly and can go back to normal hair after a while.
- Instant locks: This is just the opposite of comb locks, as it’s permanent and last longer.
- Micro Locks: it can also be called Sister’s locks. They’re very tiny locks and look like weavon.
- Maxi Locks: These are opposite of micro as they are tick and big locks.
Duration and maintaining dreadlocks
Making dreadlocks for the first time or a new one takes four to five hours, depending on the size of the customer’s hair. If the hairs are short, then three hours is enough. While maintaining a dreadlock takes between 30 minutes or an hour. Dreadlocks lasts between three weeks to one month, depending on an individual. Some customers may not wait for weeks before calling their loctician. Waxing helps to keep it clean by washing and applying cream.
Mistakes to avoid while keeping dreadlocks
Neatly done by RubyLocs @+234 701 048 2780
Individuals who choose to do dreadlocks by themselves should not expect much because lines matter and only a loctician can give you the best. Pouring water on your dreadlocks is totally a bad idea, as it will take it back to normal hair. Note: Interlocking spoils hair and makes locks not be smooth.
