twisting dreads

twisting dreads as a way of maintain dreadlocks

twisting dreads is common among African, or black style dreadlocks. however it is often overused severely.

how to twist dreadlocks just grab a dread and twist..but not too aggressively or tight

do not pay attention to the "products" you should only use pure aloe vera gel, no waxes or other gels

when to twist dreads

this is where overuse comes in. in the beginning twist when they fall apart, once they begin to dread and hold shape, stop!
over twisting can cause dreads to be twisted right off. however, a very gentle twist can be done when applying conditioners when mature if you wish. twisting already formed dreads does not really help them at all.

what to use to twist dreads

this is often very misunderstood. african hair may require more conditioning then other hair types, but the constant applying of gels and waxes and gunk builds up in dreads making them heavy and dirty.
a better solution is only use pure aloe gel, or shea butter/cocoa butter, and only when the dreads are dry and brittle.

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