Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 26699 — Keeping long locks and hair

It is narrated from Yahya bin Abdullah; he said: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) joked with Sayyiduna Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him). He said: "I will certainly cut off your locks of hair." Sayyiduna Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: In their place you shall have a captive. After that, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said to him: "Take care of them." So after that, Sayyiduna Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) used to prepare a special perfume for his locks.