1. Wash your locs beforehand—this helps get rid of any buildup, so you can start out with a fresh and clean foundation. After your locs are shampooed and conditioned, moisturize with an oil to keep ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. 2. Throw your hair into a high ponytail. Like, an Ariana Grande-level high ponytail. You can secure ...

The jury’s still out on whether or not I’ll ever get real locs, but one of the biggest misconceptions about the hairstyle is that you can only wear it two ways: down your back or up in a ponytail.