Loc Integrity & Repair Aftercare

After Service Care Education | Nice Locs | Atlanta

What You Just Received

You received Loc Integrity & Repair services, which may include structural correction, reinforcement, or preservation techniques designed to support weakened areas of the loc.

These services focus on restoring balance and stability, not instant cosmetic perfection. Depending on the condition of the hair, repair may require monitoring and multiple sessions.

The First 72 Hours

During the first 72 hours after your service:

  • Avoid moisture (water, steam, sweat, rain)

  • Do not manipulate, twist, or pull repaired areas

  • Avoid tight styles or friction at weakened points

  • Sleep with a satin or silk scarf, bonnet, or pillowcase

This settling period allows the repaired area to stabilize without stress.

Daily Care

Between appointments:

  • Handle repaired locs gently

  • Avoid touching, rubbing, or inspecting excessively

  • Be mindful when styling or tying hair back

  • Support locs during physical activity if needed

Integrity work holds best when left undisturbed.

Cleansing & Moisture

  • Shampoo only when approved or scheduled by Nice Locs

  • Cleanse the scalp gently; avoid scrubbing repaired areas

  • Rinse thoroughly to prevent residue

  • Ensure locs dry completely after washing

  • Use light hydration only

  • Avoid oils, creams, butters, or waxes on repaired sections

Excess moisture or product can compromise repair work.

What to Avoid

  • Attempting to reinforce or fix locs at home

  • Pulling or testing repaired areas

  • Tight styles that stress weak points

  • Over-oiling or heavy product use

  • Allowing another stylist to alter the repair

Improper handling can reverse progress or cause further damage.

What’s Normal

The following are expected after integrity or repair services:

  • Temporary stiffness

  • Visible texture differences

  • Gradual strengthening over time

  • Continued need for monitoring

Repair is a process, not a single appointment.

What’s NOT Normal

Contact Nice Locs if you experience:

  • Persistent pain or soreness

  • Redness, irritation, or inflammation

  • Breakage at or near repaired areas

  • Rapid thinning or separation

Do not attempt corrective work yourself.

When to Book Again

Follow-up timing is determined based on:

  • Severity of the original issue

  • Hair density and texture

  • Lifestyle and manipulation habits

Some clients may require multiple sessions before full stability is achieved.

Nice Locs Professional Notes

Loc integrity is preserved through consistency, restraint, and realistic expectations.

Repair supports what exists — it does not replace healthy habits.

Long-term strength depends on:

  • proper scheduling

  • gentle handling

  • clean scalp care

  • professional maintenance only