# 4 Common Mistakes that Will Ruin Your Locs

**By BR Keratin** · 2019-06-11

Improper care may adversely affect the health of the hair. There are 4 common mistakes:  
  
1\. Frequent shampooing  
  
Frequent washing of hair destroys the water-lipid film that protects the scalp from drying out.  
  
2\. Wrong use of balms, conditioners and masks  
  
Lovers of beauty products should remember that they should be applied to the hair, retreating two inches from the scalp, and not rubbed directly into the roots.  
  
3\. Using styling products  
  
Overdoing the application of any scum or hair spray is not worth it. It is better to apply too little and then add, than vice versa.  
  
4\. Frequent use of a flat iron  
  
Keratin straightening is the best way to reduce styling time and avoid frequent use of a flat iron.

**Tags:** common mistakes, hair care, hair damage

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