I'm getting my sisterlocks installed next month and I would really like to color my hair a reddish tone prior to that.

My main concern is that I know you aren't supposed to use conditioner during your first months with sisterlocks... so what do you do to keep your hair healthy post-dye?

I have colored my hair before (though not in at least a year) but I always upped my dc treatments to limit any damage. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do in this case though.

Any advice?