Shandrani Aloe Locks: Professional expertise for lock maintenance

Over the years, maintaining dreadlocks and protective hairstyles has become a crucial aspect of scalp comfort and health. With its Aloe Locks range, the French brand Shandrani offers products specifically designed to cleanse, hydrate, and refresh dreadlocks without weighing them down or saturating the scalp with residue. At Colorful Black , we chose this range for its reliability, the quality of its ingredients, and its proven effectiveness both in the salon and at home.

Shandrani: a French brand committed to textured hair

Founded in France, Shandrani develops its skincare products in its own laboratory, Cosméo Terre. This control, from formulation to packaging, allows for rigorous quality control and product traceability, in compliance with current French standards.

The Aloe Locks range was born from several months of research around the specific needs of locks, braids and twists: a scalp that must remain clean and soothed, lengths that need hydration without excess, and above all products that do not leave a sticky or powdery film.

Shandrani's objective is clear: to offer technical treatments, easy to use daily, that respect the nature of textured hair.

Aloe Locks: targeted formulas for clean, soft, and fresh locks

At the heart of the Aloe Locks range, we find aloe vera combined with carefully selected plant-based active ingredients: hibiscus, baobab, mango, nettle, tea tree, peppermint…

These ingredients are chosen to hydrate, soothe and strengthen the scalp while preserving the lightness of the locks.

The textures are designed to be fluid or gel-like, easy to apply and rinse. Unlike oils applied undiluted to the scalp—which we strongly advise against at Colorful Black—Aloe Locks treatments provide comfort and hydration without coating the roots with greasy residue that's difficult to remove. The result: neat, supple, and shiny locks, without any feeling of heaviness.

The essential Aloe Locks products selected by Colorful Black

A purifying shampoo to start fresh with a healthy base

To purify the scalp and eliminate product residue, we highly recommend Aloe Locks Purifying Shampoo . Formulated with aloe vera, baobab, nettle, and targeted essential oils, it deeply cleanses, helps fight dandruff, and stimulates scalp microcirculation.

At Colorful Black, we recommend shampooing at least once a week (twice in case of heavy perspiration or intense exercise), even on dreadlocks. This purifying shampoo fits perfectly into this routine: it helps detoxify the hair fiber and scalp, especially after a period of infrequent washing (protective hairstyles, travel, etc.).

Lightweight styling gels to shape, touch up and define

For styling dreadlocks, twists, or braids, Shandrani offers several Aloe Locks Jelly products made with plant-based ingredients. Among them, the Mango Aloe Locks Jelly offers an excellent balance between nourishment and hold. Its formula combines mango, aloe vera, hibiscus, and tea tree to nourish the hair fiber, soothe the scalp, and maintain beautiful definition without any stiffness.

These gels are ideal for: adding shine to roots when refreshing dreadlocks, gently smoothing down protective styles, or redefining a few surface strands. They should always be used on a moisturized base: after a light leave-in conditioner or hydrating mist, to seal in moisture without weighing down the hair.

A hydrating mist to refresh dreadlocks daily

Between shampoos, nothing is more pleasant than a light treatment to soothe the scalp. Aloe Locks Hydrating Mist was designed to moisturize without leaving a greasy residue, calm itching, and provide an immediate feeling of freshness.

In practice, simply spray directly onto the roots and lengths of your hair, then massage gently. This mist is a better alternative to homemade oil and water mixtures, which are often unstable and difficult to rinse out, and it aligns with our recommendation: avoid leaving oils on the scalp .

How to incorporate Aloe Locks into a healthy routine for your locks?

To keep your locks clean, flexible, and long-lasting, we recommend a structured routine based on a few key steps:

1. Wash your scalp regularly.
At least once a week, use Aloe Locks Purifying Shampoo to remove sweat, pollution, and product buildup. If needed, alternate with a gentler shampoo from another brand between cleansings.

2. Always follow with a treatment.
Even though the Aloe Locks range doesn't include a traditional conditioner, it's essential to use a moisturizing treatment or mask after washing (chosen from a different range specifically formulated for your locks). This step protects the hair fiber and reduces breakage, especially on the more damaged ends.

3. Apply a light moisturizing base before styling.
On towel-dried hair, use a mist or a fluid leave-in conditioner before styling with Aloe Locks Jelly. The styling product then seals in moisture instead of providing it on its own.

4. Avoid leaving oils on the scalp.
To avoid itching, dandruff, and residue buildup, we recommend using plant-based oils only on the lengths of your hair, and even then, in very small quantities. Your scalp needs to breathe: Aloe Locks' light, water-based formulas are better suited for daily relief.

5. Dry the locks thoroughly after each wash.
Never leave your dreadlocks wet: dry them completely, ideally with a diffuser or under a dryer, finishing with a blast of cool air to close the cuticles. Incomplete drying can promote unpleasant odors and weaken the hair fibers in the long run.

Why choose Aloe Locks at Colorful Black?

At Colorful Black , we have chosen to focus on the Aloe Locks range from Shandrani, because it meets our requirements: care made in France , formulated around active ingredients of natural origin, designed for locks and protective hairstyles, and tested on real clients in the salon.

Our team uses and recommends these products daily, taking into account your type of locks, your care history, and your lifestyle. In our store at 7 rue Poissonnière, 75002 Paris , as well as online, we help you build a consistent routine based on regular shampooing , a consistent post-wash treatment , light hydration , and suitable styling products.

By choosing Shandrani Aloe Locks at Colorful Black, you benefit from both the expertise of a French laboratory dedicated to textured hair and the personalized support of a specialist in locks and protective hairstyles. Your locks stay clean, fresh, and comfortable, while respecting the health of your scalp.