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08-05-2011, 04:28 PM #1
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First wash and retwist
It's been 6 weeks and yesterday I did my first wash and I retwisted with fruit of the earth aloe vera gel and a few drops of jojoba oil mixed in, It's just not holding well at all!!! I used Jamaican lime and twist gel to start my locs and the hold was great, but I guess I wanted to use something more natural to to retwist with and now I feel like I've made a big mistake!!! will I have to wait 2 weeks to retwist and use something else or can I just wash and redo my twist today??? Help!!!
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08-05-2011, 04:40 PM #2
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Maybe it's your technique? Check out this video. You can re-do it whenever you want. Just don't make a habit of retwisting too often.
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08-07-2011, 02:45 AM #3
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You haven't made a big mistake, just a trial and error that's all. Totally normal. Maybe that method/those particular products aren't for you.
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06-11-2012, 08:40 PM #4Junior Napp
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I make and use my own flaxseed (linseed) gel for retwisting my locs.
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01-03-2013, 05:44 AM #5Freshman Napp
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I'm a little wary about using product in my hair.Right now I moisturize with a water and very little conditioner spritz, on a daily basis. The only retwisting method I've used is by using the latch hook.Because I'm using that method (keep in mind,I began with 2-stand twists) should I not use any product?
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01-03-2013, 05:46 AM #6Freshman Napp
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Oh and what's flaxseed gel and how do you make it?
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01-14-2013, 03:15 AM #7OG PANK Panther
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Are you questioning using product for retwisting (or in your case, latching) or just for general moisturizing? I also latch and find that products aren't really necessary for retightening. I do moisturize w/almond and castor oil.
For the OP, did you use clips after twisting? I know Chesca doesn't use clips in the video, but she keeps her locs clamped down until they dry. That will probably help your restwists.
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01-15-2013, 05:11 PM #8Freshman Napp
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Always stick to what your use to. If it's working for you dont change
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02-02-2013, 06:54 PM #9
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That's excellent advice. Unfortunately what the OP's done hasn't worked. Hence, this thread.
People don't have to use products to twist their hair. I don't. The main thing you're trying to do when you retwist is get your roots to hold together. I use a clip on each one at the roots and let them dry."Coal mining is harder [than writing]. Do you think miners stand around all day talking about how hard it is to mine for coal? They do not. They simply dig."
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06-14-2018, 11:46 AM #10
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Re: First wash and retwist
thank you- I used to go every two months without washing my hair so my hair dresser could do them... and then I started twisting them together with cholesterol... but that looks like a good way since they come out too much....
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