How to go long time in between retwists while washing frequently?
Hey ya’ll!
I’ve always gone a long time in between retwists. I used to do 12-13 weeks till my Loctician said I should be coming in sooner so I moved to 10 weeks. I just personally don’t care about having fresh parts and I really wanted locs for lower maintenance and cost (that was a lie lol).
Anyways, I’ve gotten in to running which means I’m washing my hair once a week because I sweat so much. I really hate getting retwists in the middle of my training blocks because it feels like a waste of $100 when I’m just washing it out after a week or two.
This time, I’m not going to bother, which means I’ll be going 16 weeks in between professional retwist. This is the longest I’ve ever gone without a retwist. So what can I be doing to make the next time I go in not a complete mess for my Loctician? Shower with a wig cap on? Do a mini diy retwist myself half way? Twist my locs after every wash?
I would love any tips ya’ll can give! Thank you
Posted Jul 11, 2026, 2:25 PM UTC