How often should you wash starter locs

As a general rule of thumb, you should retwist your locs every four to six weeks. However, this may be shorter or longer depending on multiple factors such as hair texture, loc phase, and lifestyle.

The purpose of retwisting your locs — whether you have interlocking locs or palm roll them — is to shape and train the hair into the look you want over time.

When should you get a retwist with starter locs

Retwisting your locs too frequently can lead to damage, causing thinning and breakage. On the other hand, not retwisting enough may cause your locs to mat together and lose the desired shape. 

This post covers how often to retwist locs based on loc stage, what to do if your locs start unraveling, and how to keep locs looking good longer.

How Often You Should Retwist Your Locs Based on Your Loc Phase

In the starter phase, you should retwist your locs every four weeks and may even retwist every two to three weeks for the first four to six weeks.

After that, retwist every four to six weeks in the budding phase, four to six weeks in the teen stage, and eight to twelve-plus weeks during the mature and rooted phases.

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