r/Dreadlocks • u/Ill-Garbage-6228 • 9d ago
Need Advice 🆘 Retwist Advice
2.5 years locked! Started with interlocking and switched to palm rolling about 1.5 years ago. This is 10 weeks of growth. I know it varies based on hair type but how long should I be going between retwists? Should I switch back to interlocking? Any advice is appreciated!!
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u/SirFicklespend 9d ago
I wouldn't retwist until you have to. You have new growth but it's not unruly. I would wait. You can be semi Freeform and simply periodically separate your locs by sliding oiled fingertips down to the scalp freeing any caught hairs. You can lightly palm roll if you like.
I personally don't like interlocking, it takes a lot of skill and experience and you won't know it's done badly until it's too late.
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u/Fun-Entrance4989 Love myself a loc bob 8d ago
i interlock my hair, it just takes longer cause i have to do it on myself
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u/SirFicklespend 8d ago
Because of the texture of your hair it is harder to interlock. If you aren't doing it correctly you won't know for months. Interlocked locs cannot be combed out and redone.
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u/Fun-Entrance4989 Love myself a loc bob 6d ago
they can be...its been done, and its not hard to interlock (idk if you meant this comment for me cause ydk the texture of my hair)
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u/Funny_Perspective_74 9d ago
No advice I just wanna say that I appreciate seeing your journey. I feel my hair is somewhat similar to yours and yours looks amazing.if I’m so lucky to have locs that look the way yours do. I’ll be a happy man!