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You pretty much hit the nail on the head lol

everyone has suggested that i go for a neglect method, but the problem with that is that i'm trying to keep them as presentable as possible until they begin to mature. I slept with a beanie like one of the other members suggested and that seems to be going good (a twist or two sticking out of place)

Btw nice locks, good luck on your locing journey aswell

Spencer Mcduffy said:

Hey just to throw in my two sense. this is a method used mainly by african americans and The method you are going with is not as common on this website and most people here are going to tell you they must loosen to knot up and so forth, which is true... However when starting locks with the comb twist and finger coil method usually people tend to take a different route and indeed do try to "protect their dreads" This is a main difference in maintaining dreads started with twists and dreads started by all the other methods. I will not tell you that you should retwist them regurlarly which id be willing to bet someone has told you to do. While you can and they do promote a neater look when twisted, it can cause balding if over done. If it were me i would personally never retwist them and let them form organically which most people on this site will tell you the same thing. However know it is not the only way and lots of people with twists opt to wear a du-rag, or stocking cap to bed and decide to wash their hair less frequently to keep their twists in tact easier. if yours come out all the way i would just say just twist them right back up. Ultimately rather or not you want to continue twisting as a form of maintenance or take a more natural route is up to you. It largely depends on a matter of personal preference of what you want your dreads to look like. most people with twists anticipate neat dreads. If this is what you anticipate do not expect that from following the advice of jsut letting them be. Yes you will get beautiful dreads by letting them be, but in the process they will certainly not look neat by what most people with twists describe as neat. I just thought you may want to hear from someone who has close to your hairtype and has done alot of research on twists. Mine myself are not twists they were twist and rip to neglect method.

dreads are awesome pretty much either way. I say let those babies go and free form them only seperating when needed. But know that is not the only option you have.

-Spencer

btw (check out my baby locks.)

Awesome

I have a beanie (idk if it's wool) but i'll use it for the time being. Thanks again you guys for the advice .
melanie rose said:

I sometimes sleep in a loose wool Beanie. Its said to promote knotting. Anything that's tight shouldn't be slept in. The frizz and loose hairs will drive you mad, but be patient and wait it out. Your dreads will be healthier and beautiful with little to no maintenance. Just wash and seperate

Thank you. Soo covering them up when i sleep or for my first wash is a no no?

i've read on other places that ishould wash with a nylon cap until they begin to dread.

melanie rose said:

I've got thick coarse curls so I kindof can relate, however dreads or twists whatever you wanna call them MUST LOOSEN UP TO MATURE. Leave em be. They will be frizzy and messy for many months, but products and retwisting will only hurt your baby locs and cause hair thinning and lots of damage. Good luck and welcome

Thanks .

the Barrellady said:

You should wash every 2-3 days, not 2-3 weeks. I do not have afro hair, I will leave the guidance to someone else to help you, but do not retwist, do not re gel.

Thank so much

They are twisted with gel. I thought i should keep them covered when i sleep seeing as they are new, and the twists would come undone. I have afro hair if that makes any difference.

Is there anything you can recommend i do to keep my twists from coming undone and looking neat for the time being?

and also when i do my first wash in about 2-3 weeks should retwist? and if yes, do i gel only the roots or the whole 'loc'?

Hello.
Yesterday i got comb/gel twists in my hair and I'd like some tips and advice for daily maintanence.

P.S They're already starting to come loose in the back of my neck. What can i do about this? Should i just leave them alone.

Also the only thing i have to cover my hair is a wig/nylon cap i found in my house but i think it's to small for my hair ( parts of my twists stick out because they're too long) so i have to bunch my hair.into the cap. Is this a bad idea?

Thanks for any advice