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Dread Twist: How to Twist Dreads/Twist Locs Yourself
If DIY is your preference, then let’s get to the nitty-gritty: What is/was your personal dreadlock maintenance routine?
How and when did/do you wash and retwist your dreadlocks?
Do you have any particular way in which you do this?
What products have yielded the best results for you?
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Personally, I like to wash and retwist my dreadlocks once a week. (Update: This was true for my previous loc journeys, but now I only wash my locs when my hair or scalp feels dirty, or if my hair has to be extremely neat for some reason.)
I do this because I like the manicured look.
I am not picky about what shampoo I use, but I do skip conditioner to avoid difficult-to-remove residue.
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How about once your locs are fully locked? Did you have to change your maintenance routine then? If so, what did you do differently at this stage of your dreadlock journey?
Do you have any tips to share about how to retouch dreadlocks yourself once they are locked and longer?
That’s all I have for you today.
