How Do You Twist Roots Of Dreadlocks (Locs)?
Making the decision to loc your hair means embracing an ongoing commitment. Maintaining locked hair requires twisting new growth at the root. Pick your product. Depending on your hair’s texture or “grade”, you may require any range of hold from minimal to maximum extra strength. Prevent Build Up. Whatever hair care product you decide works best for your hair, aim for products which create the least amount of build up. Try alcohol free styling gel, Loc and Twist gel, mousse or a setting lotion. Avoid heavy beeswax unless there is no alternative based on your hair type. Prepare Hair. Shampoo and condition your locs. Rinse your scalp and hair well and remember to wring out excess water. You may chose to lightly towel dry your hair, but don’t dry it completely. Get twisting. While damp, add your styling or setting hair care product to the root of your locs one loc at a time. With your thumb and index finger, twist the unlocked hair at the root of your loc until the hair develops into a smo
