Can't believe this thread flew under my radar. My apologies.
Been loc'd since early '09
By now my only real routine consists of 1 thorough wash and complete retwist per month, with an average of about 2-3 rinse n slight retwists thrown in randomly throughout the month.
The reason I have to do the random rinses throughout the month is because I am sweating profusely at least 4 times a week between Karate and my own personal workouts.
Letting that sweat dry and build up causes odor, over time.
The reason I have to add the light "maintenance retwist" sessions in there during the month is simply a result of the random rinses I have to do washing out my new growth/twists, making it look like I have a lil 'fro underneath my locs.
Those retwist sessions take no time, as theyre not an actual full "retwist" and I generally don't even use anything on them during those, aside from a spray bottle of water and tea tree oil mixed. It's a light mix that doesn't build up, but is just strong enough to do a light maintenance session justice and have your locs looking fresh.
Initially, that all may sound like a lot of work but keep in mind a few things.
Everybody's road to locdom will be different. Where I have to add those extra rinses and retwists, you may not
You also may not be a fan of doing your own, that's just my personal preference
I have a weird grade of hair that doesn't take well to gels or waxes and I tend to have to use light oils and "lotions".
You may be good with certain waxes or gels.
There is so much more info out there and natural hair forums are everywhere; but I applaud you starting a topic about it here.
And I would've expected a much bigger response.
There has to be more than a few people here with locs who can provide a lot more info and tips. I'll continue to provide as much as I can as time allows.
. Im not trying to get any buildup in my hair. my hair is still short maybe at my 4th month or something ill post a dread then and now pic.
.. plus she used to have dreads so she knows whats she's doing
