Loc Maintenance – The Thriving Loc

White Buildup on Locs: What It Is, What’s Causing It, and How to Get Rid of It

May 4, 2026 by Lauren Michaels

Black woman with mature locs holding strands to reveal white buildup on locs in natural light

White buildup on locs is one of those things that catches you off guard. You’re going about your day, catch a glimpse of your hair in the mirror, and suddenly notice a chalky film, some white flecks, or a dull residue sitting on your locs that definitely was not there before. You start wondering if … Read more

How Often Should You Retwist Mature Locs? A Realistic Schedule

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 by Lauren Michaels

black woman with thick mature locs sitting by a sunlit window showing healthy loc growth and texture

How often should you retwist mature locs? If you have had your locs for several years, you might still wonder about the perfect timeframe. A mature locs retwist schedule is not the same as the schedule you followed when your coils were new. In fact, many people ask me how long between retwists is safe, … Read more