How To Retwist or Touch Up Dreadlocks

When it's time to retwist your dreadlocks you don't need anyone to tell you; it's puffy and strands are  keeping it from looking it's best.  Retwisting is a real job when you are first growing your locs because the whole loc may try to unravel if your hair is newly twisted,  too soft or hard to lock.

Don't worry this is normal and will take some patience on your part. If you have been using a softening and moisturizing shampoo that may be one of your problems. You see that shampoo helps the hair to become coated with conditioners that prevent locking.

You actually want your hair to intertwine together. So you should not a deep moisturizing shampoo and use a deep cleansing shampoo that will remove dirt and product from hair and prevent your dreadlocks from detangling. That being said, use a shampoo without sulfates or use the trusted baking soda and vinegar mixed in warm water for a shampoo or rinse after shampoo. Trust me your hair will bind together better during twisting a after. Makes since? Good!


How To Touch Up Dreadlocks

Now that you have a clean head of hair you could spray in a leave in conditioner. It is of course easier to have someone else retwist your hair. However getting to know and do your own hair will save you money and allow you to look your best at all times.


Retwisting dreadlocks is as simple as placing a large clamp to hold top section out of the way while you start from the bottom up. You will need metal clips and your favorite dreadlock gel. I like Rasta Jam Mango Gel because is goes on light and dries tight and firm, which is great for new growth.

1. Clamp clean dreadlocks into six sections.
2. Keep the hair you are working with saturated with your leave in protein conditioner
3. Apply less than dime size Jamaican mango wax  and a little Jamaican resistant gel if your hair is hard to lock.The wax does not feel greasy and waxy after drying and it seals in the moisture.
4. Palm roll your dreadlocks to lay down loose hairs all in the same direction..
5. Hold with metal clips. Do this until whole head is done. You can remove back clips before drying if you don't want your roots to dry too tight looking
6. Clamp with small metal clips. Work your way up until all hair is done.
7. Go under dryer for 30 minutes than remove clips. This will help prevent clip marks.

How To Retwist Dreads