Retwisting your locs at home can save you time and money while helping you maintain your locs the way you like them. Here’s everything you need to know to retwist on your own:
What You’ll Need:
- Towels: One small hand towel, one large body towel, and another large towel for drying.
- Silver Clips: Around 50, depending on the number of locs you have.
- Dr. Locs Products: Especially the Original Line and Amla Extract Conditioner.
- Hooded Dryer: For drying your locs after retwisting.
- Shampoo & Cleansing Products: Pre-Cleanse, Yasin Shampoo, Jinan Moisture Mix, Imani Locking Spray, and Yaya Oil.
Step 1: Wash Your Hair
Start by wetting your hair thoroughly, ensuring your locs are damp from root to tip. You can either wash your hair in the sink or shower, but the shower, we find, is more convenient.
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Pre-Cleanse: Spray the Pre-Cleanse around your roots and locs. Gently massage it in and rinse with warm water. Repeat this process twice if you have buildup. If there’s no buildup, one cleanse should be sufficient.
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Shampoo: Use the Yasin Shampoo, starting with a small amount for your first wash. Apply it to your roots and ends of the locs. Rinse well, especially the ends. After the first wash, your hair should begin to lather more. Repeat this process 3 times to ensure all dirt is removed.
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Focus on Problem Areas: Pay special attention to the areas behind your ears, the middle of your head, and the locs themselves, where dirt tends to accumulate.
Step 2: Dry Your Hair
After your final rinse, carefully wring out your locs from top to bottom. Use your first big towel to gently towel-dry your hair. Wrap your hair in the towel and sit down to begin the retwisting process with your second towel, which will help remove any remaining moisture.
Step 3: Apply Moisture and Products
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Jinan Moisture Mix: Spray the Jinan Moisture Mix throughout your locs, focusing on your roots and down to the tips. Massage it in thoroughly.
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Imani Locking Spray: Pull your hair into a top ponytail and begin spraying the Imani Locking Spray, one row at a time. Be sure to apply the spray to each loc before retwisting it.
Step 4: Retwist Each Loc
- Take a single loc, and begin retwisting it from root to tip. Apply a silver clip to hold the loc in place.
- Continue this process for each loc, ensuring they stay securely twisted.
Tip: You can use one clip for a few locs, but the goal is to prevent the locs from untwisting during the drying process.
Step 5: Dry Your Locs
- Sit under a hooded dryer for at least 30 minutes to allow your locs to dry. You can use this time to relax, watch a movie, or catch up on reading.
- After the first drying session, remove the clips and place your hair in two high pigtails. This helps the bottom and back of your hair dry more effectively.
- Set your timer for another 30 minutes under the dryer.
Step 6: Final Touches
Once your locs are fully dry, check to make sure there’s no dampness inside by squeezing each loc. If they’re still wet, set your timer for a few more minutes.
Finally, apply Yaya Oil to your locs for added shine and moisture.
Now you’re ready to rock your fresh, retwisted locs!
Check out our Re-twisting Bundle or the Original Line to get the most out of your re-twsit!
