HOW TO RETWIST STARTER/ BABY LOCS - NO GEL

Hey loves! 💕 in this video I’m showing you how to retwist starter locs without gel. This is my updated routine. The lack of tension on the scalp is what I’m going for these days as opposed to a super tight hold. Let me know your thoughts below ☺️
As always, thank you for your constant support! 💖
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[@Rose-Inotila]

I just retwisted my starter locs for the first time, i didn't use clips cos I couldn't find them here and I really didn't want to go to a loctitian for my retwist thanks to you Dae. I think I did an excellent job. You and Alexis really made me finally do this and I just want to thank you beautiful ladies. I love and appreciate you and your loc vlogs. I used castor oil and water only. 💃🏾💃🏾

[@daelocs]

Congratulations!! It’s a lot easier than it seems!

[@Bribgaming]

I started my locs back in October. I usually go to a loctician to get my hair retwisted but decided this time, I'd try to retwist my own locs. I did use the gel this time but I won't going forward. Overall, they came out looking great. In fact, I like how they look better now then when my loctician does them. I'm happy with the results.

[@vibewithe40]

OMG OMG OMG I AM ONE OF THE ONES WHO ASKED U TO DO THIS!!! UR THE BESTEST & KEEPING US ENTERTAINED DURING THIS ROUGH TIMES!! #TEAMDAE

[@Dream-xe8ej]

She really is👑💕

[@nifemif2685]

I really like how honest and simple you are. Thanks for your informative videos. You are really helping many fine-haired naturals out there.God bless.

[@mrzo4332]

Your locs are flourishing and growing so good.... Beautiful

[@daelocs]

Mrz O thank you!

[@khaiahmann9192]

Currently retwist my starter locs.. and I’m def here for black castor oil. I might start using that instead. I like to keep my products very simple.

[@jeansmith6040]

Decided to take the step to lock my hair by myself during lockdown. I watched lots of videos to get tips to help me start my hair loc journey. I am so pleased I came across yours. I’m loving learning about what to expect and how to look after my start locks. I love your openness and honesty. Thank you for putting me at ease. You are a beautiful woman doing a good job!

[@vibewithe40]

OMG AGAIN. I CAN DO THIS. I FEEL I REALLY CAN. YOU MADE THIS SOOOO SIMPLE FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND. I will be doing my wash n retwist this weekend b/c no going to the salon with Rona on the loose but I really wanted to learn on my own anyways. THANKS!!

[@daelocs]

Erin Nicole you can do it! It’s so easy!

[@kayfeathers7209]

Erin Nicole Rona on the loose😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vibewithe40]

@@kayfeathers7209 🤭🤭🤭

[@breakandanga7762]

Also I’ve started my two strand twist loc journey today and I’m learning so much from you! Thank you!!

[@brando_00]

Brea Kandanga I am two weeks with my two strand twists

[@naturalTJ]

I’m a week!!!!! Two strand too

[@queencleopatra007]

I'm 3 weeks into my 2 strand twists! These videos are so helpful

[@desireechivon]

I am about 2 weeks locd and have yet to see anyones hair that looks like mine I’m so happy I found your page! Beautiful ❤️

[@NomfundoMbatha]

I am so glad I discovered your channel at an early stage of my locs journey. You are so informative. Thank you so much.

[@keedracarrigan5763]

I was thinking about this just retwist with oil and not gel! Think I’m going to try it after I get this first rewitst. I be a month on the 6th next month of the loc coils!

[@daelocs]

Keedra Carrigan I would recommend!

[@keedracarrigan5763]

Once I start trying this and see how my hair react to it!

[@Mslawre88]

I love your videos ...I’ve started my journey like 3 months ago with a stylist but since the quarantine I’ve had to do my own hair . I love your videos and God bless. Your a life saver fr

[@daelocs]

Awesome! Congrats

[@shaonthedaily]

Sooo I literals got micro locs (two strand) 10 days ago (before COVID lockdown). I thought to have my loctician do the first retwist and then I will take it on from there. BUT this video- got me thinking maybe I can do it myself!!

[@daelocs]

Sha go for it! It’s so easy

[@jr2290jack]

I love the simplicity of this

[@TheHappyblacky]

Omg the first explanatory video on how to maintain starter locs. At the verge of letting it go two months plus into it. Now I'm going to try retwisting myself. thank you for this xx

[@daelocs]

The Happyblacky you can do it!!

[@hebrewrising4815]

Love the thickness of your locs.... beautiful!!!

[@NaturalNeady]

Defo gonna try this, thank you Queen.. I just need to add this... Came back looking like a GODDESS 😍🔥👑

[@shalenah]

def wanna try! i've only done one retwist (i'm 3 weeks in to my journey

[@Daedanca]

Love it! I retwist also with just castor oil and I have thick locs. It’s always worked for me, but I also prefer the frizzy look over anything. Great video :)

[@kayfeathers7209]

I love love love love the results! I love how you kept the process incredibly simple! I’m just a few days in 😆 but I can’t wait till they look like this🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@ShaDonnaRenae]

I love your simple retwist routine!! No unnecessary products and straight to it 😀 doesn’t get any better than that!!

[@daelocs]

Thank you!

[@reginastewart2779]

I started my 2strand locs in April... Been scared to retwist, now I'm good thanks sis!!!

[@uholt7835]

Your hair turnt out really nice! I remember one time I retwisted my hair with coco butter oil and aloe vera gel and forgot to put spritz in my hair afterwards, my hair was super frizzy, I thought back and was like "I forgot the spritz!!" Lol lesson learned 😏

[@angelastewart6584]

Beautiful job. I won't be using gels either so this was very helpful. Thank you.

[@tashajohnson4226]

Wow your hair has really grown since this video 2 years ago. Well I’m just seeing this video 22 July 2022. I am a year and a month locked and I’m tired of the gel retwist. For me with gel when I initially retwist it comes out great. That being said 2 to 3 weeks in when the gel loosens it’s gummy at the root where the gel is. So I decided after seeing your video I’m going to try a retwist with Jamaican black castor oil. I didn’t even think of the thickness of this oil. I tried it today and it came out great so I’m going see how it holds up. I’m not even using gel around my edges I’m just going to use oil and brush my edges.

[@donnamhumphrey3343]

Wow your hair looks really great. Just started my loc journey and I'm about to do my first wash and retwist. You have truly inspired me. Thanks.

[@shennarewilliams9906]

Finally did my hair myself thank you for this video I will no longer use gel or blow dryer

[@daelocs]

You can use a blow dryer. Just limit your usage and make sure the heat is not too high. Depending on the thickness, some people need extra help getting their locs dry.

[@HeyMsVal]

This is exactly how I resist my locs. Rosewater and black castor oil. THAT'S IT!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@monicalane8020]

I admire your hair care routine and I've purchased just about all of the products that you use. I've trial all of the oils and shampoo and just received my full orders today from Amazon. Thank you for all of your videos!

[@daelocs]

Aww yay!! So glad I could help!

[@akaHobbs]

I’ll be retwisting my starter locs sometime soon 😅 Thanks for sharing your method!

[@feliciataylor9570]

So neat ❤️..you got me motivated to start retwisting my locs

[@earthtomarsz]

Do it! Save that money girl lol!

[@feliciataylor9570]

@@earthtomarsz ikr 😆

[@daelocs]

Earth to Marsz 😂 you sound just like me

[@earthtomarsz]

DaeLocs 😂 #savethecoins2020

[@tsimmonds55]

I just retwisted yesterday and took the clips out a few hours later. The retwist took me SIX HOURS. smh I only have 52 baby locs. It was my first retwist and I waited 6 weeks. I had a lot of marrying locs so the time it took me to pull them apart did factor into the time plus the first time doing anything is usually long and awkward. Hopefully I will get my time way down. At first I was separating the strands very gently by by the end I was using a scissors on some of them to part them and others I was just popping. I was trying to be gentle because I don't want to damage my hair but by the end I didn't care. I definitely won't wait as long to do my next retwist and since the retwist didn't even last I think I might go back in in 2 to 4 weeks. I didn't palm roll because I heard so many bad things about it like thinning locs and such so I just wrapped the hair. Some are still looking good today which are the ones I started with in the back. Most in the front have already unraveled but they weren't good to begin with cause my patience was on empty by hour 4. I used aloe vera gel but I wanna try only using oil and water next time. I don't think I'll use jamaican black castor oil cause its sooooo thick and I haven't heard good things about the ease of washing it out to limit build up. I'll try it on ONE loc tonight and see my results in the morning. If I can wash it out on wash day maybe I'll use it.

[@ThePinkfire471]

EEEEKKK!!! Sooo Beautiful! Thank you for this video! Really easy to follow.

[@daelocs]

Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@gemthomson6730]

well worth watching, beautiful finish.

[@iamdanie_.]

I'm watching your older videos to see the progress.. locs are so beautiful! I just did my first twist on my short locs and my hair dried so fast lol but I did the two strand twist method since I don't have clips yet. Now I know I don't need them. New Subbie 💕

[@brendawilliams9721]

Love your videos so teachable and easy to follow advice

[@chinamason6294]

I haven't tried this method yet but I did want to stop using gel...I looked up interlocking and have been on the fence about that...I will give this a shot my next retwist 😄

[@daelocs]

China Mason yes! It’s not perfect but it works for me!

[@mjscarousal]

You look beautiful and I love this. I am thinking about locking my hair again

[@brittylocd]

So glad that I found your channel thanks hun!

[@dianehobbs]

Your hair looks great. I use flaxseed gel for my re-twist

[@robinsonlatoya47]

Yesss DAE!!! Love love 💕 You made this whole process like so easy!! # WeRockLocs❤️

[@johnnettejohnson4204]

So beautiful!!

[@66doonie]

Love it! Thanks for sharing your routine. I will have to try retwisting on my own soon. My only concern is I’ve only had mine for 8 months some aren’t locking yet so they will unravel when I wash it.

[@daelocs]

66doonie yes but they will be fine!

[@kaylatalbert6873]

Thanks for this video ❤️ I will be trying my first DIY retwist tonight!

[@daelocs]

Kayla Talbert how did it turn out?

[@kaylatalbert6873]

DaeLocs I love it. What should I slick back my edges with?

[@daelocs]

Kayla Talbert I use design essentials edge control but be careful with it! Don’t use it daily or it will cause build up around your front Locs

[@kaylatalbert6873]

DaeLocs thanks ❤️

[@catherinejordan9]

Hi Dae, I love watching your videos. You look fab! I'm 7 months loc'd with my second set of locs and I'm loving the process. I also do retwists myself as with my first set of locs I was going to a loctician and had a bad experience so cut all my locs off after about 5 years. I feel so much more in control of what goes into my locs and understand more about the process by doing everything myself. Your advice has been great to listen to.

[@daelocs]

Catherine Jordan so glad you took control of your journey! 🌱❤️

[@notyourtypicalgoat8795]

6:07 when you laughed 😂 so sweet😊💕

[@AlyssaShenaye]

Thank you for this video! I plan to attempt my first retwist soon! I’m 8 months loc’d.

[@mairahs16]

Beautiful ❤❤❤ thanks for sharing

[@oneblessedfamily3921]

I love your videos Dae

[@katinascott4642]

Beautiful!!!

[@IamShaunnaNakice]

Hi Dae! I hope you staying safe out there. Great video and your hair looks great.

[@michellebutler9897]

Thanks for the video. Imy going give it a try for the 1st time What kind of Rose water?

[@demibell5123]

Awesome job!! Great to not use gel, as it causes buildup. Your locs are beautiful

[@sheilac937]

Hey I’ve been on my locks journey now for little over a year and I just watched this video. I watch all of your videos but I try to go back and watch the ones that are similar to what I’m going through right now. My question for you is what can I do to help control the frizzy look?

[@SayItShanella]

I love watching your videos like I have locs lol I love it here

[@daelocs]

Say It Shanella 😂😂❤️❤️❤️ aawww sis

[@user-ih8ei6jn5l]

You did a great job!!

[@daelocs]

Lovely K thank you!

[@elloooo19]

You made that look soo easy

[@daelocs]

ShellTiy Araisha it is easy! 😊

[@elloooo19]

DaeLocs I’m really nervous to try at the moment. But soon one hopes lol x

[@Yoursweetestlife]

Appreciate your videos so much!! Thank you

[@BrownSugaFoodie]

I’m debating on starting but yeah you are the first that I’ve seen who doesn’t pop their locs. Thank goodness. I’m so against it lol

[@TBSoHonorable]

Yo this is beautiful…thank you

[@swiftaapparel7928]

How often do you moisturize? I use jell I want to get away from it and I love your method.

[@Dream-xe8ej]

I have a question..is lavender water ok to use? Is it the equal to rose water? I want to go out and buy some. But I dont know the difference. Thank you for your help

[@daelocs]

Dream 1 I have actually never experienced lavender water so I’m not sure!

[@Dream-xe8ej]

@@daelocs ok ill stick with the rose water and maybe later I'll try the lavender water. Thanks so much

[@pygiron5076]

How many loc’s do u have

[@torontoessentials4870]

Yes skin come thruuuu!

[@strangecrayon5644]

How many locs do you have?

[@trencesanderson976]

Beautiful job..gurl u are gorge!

[@daelocs]

Trences Anderson thank you!!

[@trencesanderson976]

@@daelocs you are so welcome sista👍☺I started my loc journey like 2mos ago..i use cantu products because when I started that's all I really knew, however they work pretty well for my hair.

[@Maxine_Maxine]

Beautiful ❤️

[@biancamajanja3516]

Can you do updates retwist without gel routine. Mine oil tewist never last more than a few days

[@Lovewinterr]

Great video just started Locs and was wondering if i should learn how to retwist or continue to go to a stylist im definitely gonna learn my self

[@jocelynpippen8423]

Fantastic 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@elisacousar7207]

“i’m not a scientist so..” made me chuckle, something i’d say too 😂

[@cassandraeverett8785]

You did a awesome job.😇

[@ericaj6092]

Nice sis!

[@dmckinney27]

Hey Beautiful, loved the video!!! What are your thoughts on aloe vera gel? I’m two months in and that’s what I’ve been using.

[@daelocs]

Dominiqua Mena’ I have used it in the past and it worked well for me. I would mix with oil personally though ❤️

[@breakandanga7762]

Who’s this music by? It’s hella vibes 👌🏽♥️

[@providencedestiny2119]

Lol I thought I was the only one bopping my head to that bass 😊

[@favourboms9742]

How do I get the rose water for my starter locs?

[@princessdeeofficial6390]

Let's talk about those lashes tho! 🔥🔥

[@daelocs]

😍 Lilly lashes

[@va.j]

I’ll try doing mine myself for my 6 month mark 🙃 wish me luck. Doesn’t it last long ? I normally do interlock but bc of that virus I cancel my hair appointment. Never retwisted before . How is it ?

[@Dream-xe8ej]

I'm so afraid to do it myself and I'm not sure why. Like I can't mess them up right??

[@va.j]

Me too ! Bc I also want to stay a good 4 weeks ! I think I'll stick with interlock !

[@daelocs]

Valeska J yes interlocking lasts longer in my opinion, but retwisting is less tension on the scalp ❤️

[@va.j]

DaeLocs thank you 😊

[@reneebundy8496]

My starter locks are free formed with no parts...would you suggest I make parts?

[@daelocs]

If you have free form Locs, then the purpose is for your Locs to do what they want to, so if you are going for free form, having parts are usually not consistent with the free form standards

[@LadyLorielle]

How do you keep your locs from bending at the ends ? Keep them straight

[@Ladysmooth75]

Very nice locs. Thanks for that tip I just started my loc journey and will definitely try these suggestions. You makeup also on point. :_)

[@moore4488]

Ganna try... nice video... i substituted btw great job

[@barbwilkerson745]

How long dows your retwist last?

[@cynthiaburris4693]

Pretty very nice

[@Dream-xe8ej]

One more question. Do I try to twist my edges into my locs or just leave them out?

[@daelocs]

Dream 1 I typically retwist them up into my locs ❤️

[@Dream-xe8ej]

@@daelocs ok

[@keepingupwithtipadams6746]

I love it 🥰

[@stephanielittles860]

How long does it take your retwist to lock?

[@riconerdy1382]

Heeeeey ms dae 🥰💙

[@daelocs]

Rhonnayé Locs hey love! 💕

[@MrsTou]

My hair is not locking with this method, I have already retwisted twice. Every time I wash my hair the roots unravel. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.

[@daelocs]

lisette Pokam how many months have you been locd?

[@quenessyomy6924]

THE COMB 😔 THAT PART.. STILL LOOKS NICE✅

[@ElisiasEvolution]

new sub cant wait to start my journey x

[@daelocs]

Now is the time!

[@ElisiasEvolution]

@@daelocs your right hun im waiting for my duck clips to arrive!! I work out a lot so trying to get balance right 😊

[@javelwright4047]

Amazing

[@natajaj5235]

How do you get them to stay mine always unraveled 😩

[@daelocs]

Depends on your hair type. It just takes time.

[@nevonthedaily]

Love it

[@tearrasamuels465]

How often do you retwist?

[@daelocs]

About every 3 weeks currently

[@sylviamulenga597]

Have you always retwisted without gel from the time your locs were young?

[@daelocs]

Sylvia Mulenga not since the beginning but I stoped using gel within the first couple of months

[@jeromegreen2842]

Nice decent job too

[@sakiinakbey3381]

I just started my locks I be 1 months Next month

[@kassadayj]

I started my journey... I use aloe vera