I did my first retwist yesterday using the super gro hair gel and I love it! My retwist looks so shiny, neat, and moisturized. You made a great point that water and oil doesn’t really last when retwisting your locs. I’ve tried doing that and my hair just puffs up even though I tie it up. I think using oil and water for a retwist should only be used for touch ups if you have a loose curl pattern.

Good tips. I kinda feel retwist aren’t really meant to last. They’re more for style and preference of the look, since hair only locks about an inch from the roots. I don’t retwist due to my preference (sometimes I’ll twist my few smaller locs. I’m semi freeform). I do admire the look on others (as long as they don’t over twist), it can make for nice cylindrical locs. I just know yours will be 🔥. They already are 😍.

I just started my loc journey 8 days ago and I am watching videos to gain more insight , this gave me so much insight I thank you for posting this I just subscribed 🦋

I’m so glad I have a tighter curl pattern. I go to the gym often but I wear a swim cap in the steam room. I still get lots of moisture from that. I also wear a shower cap in the shower. Luckily it hasn’t unraveled on me 1 month in on my journey. I get my first retwist in 3 weeks. I wear a bonnet at night.

Thank you! I'm a year and one month in and challenging myself to learn how to do my retwists on my own and I followed your retwist tutorial and noticed that it didn't last but I realize it was definitely the product I used not being a strong enough hold. Ordered Nappstar's super hold gel for next time so hopefully it'll last a bit longer!

This made me feel so much better! I re-twisted for the first time after two months and I wore my durag and bonnet to sleep! I also sprayed my hair everyday😭 I didn’t know!!! And I used aloe Vera gel and it flaked so bad. My scalp was also soooo itchy. I put my jojoba oil but I needed to wash it. So all in all, the re-twist lasted about two weeks! I think now I know it’s okay for starter locs to unravel and moisture is a no no! I hope my next one will last longer!

Great video and tips👍🏿! My retwists only last for about 2 weeks. I sweat a lot in my sleep and when I exercise so by then I NEED to wash. I don’t mind though! I like both looks😍! Thanks for sharing ❤️!

Another great video! After a year and some, I've always done water and oil. I'm too damn scared to add product lol.

I literally just did a re-twist myself for the first time and I’m already knowing it won’t last, hopefully these tips work for me the next time i try to attempt lol, thank you ❤️❤️

i did my first retwist and it lasted a week, I think that is pretty good considering I’m so early into my journey

I be using lock n twist supreme hold and it works great for locs and doing braids and it isn’t that expensive….

Thank you! This video is right on time. I put mini twists in my hair in November and by December I decided I’m letting these loc. I’ve noticed that my retwist did not hold very well. I’m new to this and really want to learn how to do my hair. I appreciate all the information you are sharing. Thank you again so much.

so how you prevent flat locs ? that’s the only reason why I wear bonnets all the time because whenever I use the scarf my starter locs are are always flat when I take it off

Great video and I love this bun!

Thank you so much! This video was very informative. I have been having issues with my retwist lasting. I have never really had this issue until a few months ago. A few of the reasons you mentioned could be my issue. Again, thank you for sharing.

I’m a Loctitian and have people complain, my own retwist last about 2 days. I have 4c 3a.

My retwists last about 2 weeks. 1.5 years in and I use satin scarves ONLY to keep my frizzies flat

Thank you! Very informative

Thanks for the tips

This answered every single one of my questions. I have starters and work out 3-4 times a week. Thank you for your tips 🫶🏾

Hey there! Awesome vids btw, they're very helpful for my loc journey, I'm 4 months in, 4c med/small coiled starter locs, color treated before install. I literally got my nappstar loc gel package today and retwisted my front row as a test and girrlll 🔥🙌🏾. I washed it last week and retwisted with aloe gel + uncle funky marshmallow based gel in the pump bottle (forgot the name lol) and my crown area has kept twisted at roots, but my perimeter unraveled. It was a new experiment and it did pretty well. The Marshmallow base isn't thick enough for my 4c hair and the aloe gel isn't "tacky/sticky" enough, but those 2 together are quite nice... but BABBAAAYYY, this front row retwist with nappstar is just e v e r y t h i n g! 👀 **Product questions from your experience using nappstar: ♡ Have you noticed whether or not this product builds up over time? ♡ Does it prevent the hair from being moisturized (dry gel texture on hair and hands makes me curious)? I like that the gel isn't greasy at all! It has "grip"😄 ♡ ....Do you find the hair remains moisturized over the following days/weeks after retwisting with it ? ♡ Do you retwist with nappstar on DRY OR DAMP hair or on both -bc I find that When I dampened my hair I didn't get a great grip to retwist the front it was "slippery", I don't manipulate my hair when it's dry. The instructions didn't mention dampening before application 🤔🤷🏾‍♀️ What are your thoughts on that? -- Thank you in advanced and thanks for your lovely vids🧡🌻!

my scarf never stay on when im sleep

Hi Des, I was retwisting my hair as I watched your video. I have a looser curl pattern, I put it in a style so it can stay better.

I have a looser hair texture and started getting two-strand twist when I get my retwist. That helped a lot and I can wear it for a while. Some loctians charge extra but it’s worth the extra money cause you can go less often

So glad I found this, I've been thinking the issue is my hair not an issue others struggle with

These are some great tips!

Good tips Des! -Jay 🖤

Great tips!❤️❤️❤️

I Literally Fixed My Scarf And Bonnet While Watching This Video ‼️Lol 😅😅

Yes sis great tip's love this content 💓

Dope content 🔥. Check out the Nia the loc god gel it had a great hold and smells really good

I’m one month in on the journey

The bun looks fye🔥 and this heat💯

Thank you 💖🙏🏽🥰

Nice content Dez, love your videos. Your clients with retwist lasting 6 weeks, are you speaking of no unraveling at the shaft and the root? What about new growth? I’m one week into my 2nd retwist and it’s still holding but my shaft is frizzy because I only twisted my roots. I used ORS lock & twist gel for the first time and I tie my hair down at night with a scarf. I also only spray my hair daily not my scalp with Rose water and oil. I’ll have to try the gel you mentioned, 6 weeks would be nice. I just figured out the oil is what was making my scalp itch 😩. Blessings to you 🙏🏾

I use NiaThaLocGod Loc Her Products ❤😊

Those darn bonnets...lolol thanks for the video!

Avocado and kiwi loc paste

Can you link your loc sock situation?

I got my first set of lics last week Monday. It was 45 at first. There was too much space n all that. So I re did them myself. Bare in mind. The first time I comb my hair other than up in a puff with shoelaces will be the last. I've trippled or doubled my hair. I haven't counted for the mere fact that I finished last night. It shrunk no biggie

Me: Ohhhhhhh now it makes sense.

What about the flatness that comes with wrapped up wet hair? Is that okay? I'm afraid of flat locs. I'm 5 weeks in.

Admired the beauty

My hair has been locked for a year now this month and my retwist only last a day or two.. why is that??

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keeping rope twists or braids for 2 weeks helps my hair last for about 6 weeks

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