Frequent twisting tends to thin and break the strands of your hair, so you should only re-twist your dreadlocks every four weeks. As your hair grows and matures, the frequency of re-twisting grows less as your hair thickens into the locs.

How long should I wait for a Retwist?

For most textures, at best your retwist may last for 2 weeks. And by “last” I mean stay together, without unraveling and/or loosening at the roots. Before you start shaking your head, understand that this is a common belief when cultivating locs from a holistic approach to hair locking.

Can I Retwist every 2 weeks?

Retwist frequency depends on whether you are in the starter loc phase or you have mature locs. ... Starter locs should be washed monthly or no more than every six week. If you interlock, you can go as long as eight weeks between retwists.