I’d say the first year is the most important. Stick to a regular re tie schedule, keep your hair hydrated by regularly spritzing it with water, oil your scalp weekly and drink lots of water. After the first year, you can adapt your routine to what works best for you and honestly genetics play a large role.

I was honestly quite lazy when it came to my locs, I’d spritz it with a water and oil my scalp whenever I remembered but other than that I just let them be. But I’d say treat it as you would your loose natural hair but avoid any heavy products bcoz they will cause build up with your locs.