How long should I leave clips on my dreads?

Let it dry completely and sit for at least 3 hours if possible. Then you can release or un-clip the dreads. The quality of the dreadlock cream used, your activity level and how rough you are with the dreads will determine how long the twists will stay tight.
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How long should you keep the clips in after 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.
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How long do you keep clips in your head?

Your doctor will tell you when to have your stitches or staples removed. This is usually in 7 to 14 days. How long you'll be told to wait depends on where the cut is located, how big and how deep the cut is, and what your general health is like. Your scalp may itch as it heals.
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Do you need clips to Retwist locs?

Many people are trying to opt for no clips when retwisting their locs, however clips are necessary for safely retwisting your locs without having them unravel.
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How often should I interlock my locs?

The time that you wait between maintenance sessions is considerably different when you maintain your locs with interlocking. On average, you'll have your locs maintained every eight weeks, compared to once a month with palm-rolling. For all hair textures.
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Does interlocking make locs thinner?

Interlocking is the most common method for smaller locs, but if you overdo it, then you will cause damage to the roots and scalp. Interlocking with too much force can cause pressure to the scalp, which will lead to thinning locs, and most likely a headache!
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Can you comb out interlocks?

Removing Dreadlocks in hair that has been interlocked from root to tip is almost always the easiest to comb out. The reason is because interlocking doesn't actually form knots in the hair, it actually forms more of a braid.
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How often should you Retwist locs?

Retwist frequency depends on whether you are in the starter loc phase or you have mature locs. It also depends on the type of locs you have, your hair type and your retwist method. 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.
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Are clips damaging to hair?

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Clip-in extensions can weigh down your real hair and damage your scalp in the long run. They might end up pulling out your hair and leaving noticeable bald spots and gaps. If you are a fan of these extensions, be sure not to use them every day, especially if you already have thin hair!
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How long should you keep a Retwist in?

That being said, a typical retwist should/could last anywhere from 4-6 weeks. But again, it will depend on how you take care of your locs. Your retwist can last longer, it can even last for months, if you make all the right moves to make your retwist last longer.
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What happens if you dont Retwist your dreads?

Usually, with soft, curly or fine textures of hair, not retwisting your locs is damaging. One of the biggest problems you'll encounter if your texture is not able to semi-freeform is your hair growing away from your locs. As the hair grows away from the locs, you will experience thinning and sometimes breakage.
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How often should I steam my locs?

You can opt for a hand-held steamer and steam your scalp and roots once a month. Twice a month is also okay, if you absolutely love it and your locs need it, but twice a month is really more than enough.
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Should you Retwist locs wet or dry?

Hair that is wet stretches more than hair that is dry. Due to this, you may have the best and most consistent results if you wait until the dreadlocks are completely dry before retwisting. Due to the thickness of most dreads, moisture deep inside a lock can sometimes be missed while drying.
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How long does it take locs to mature?

The locs process is one that takes patience and maintenance as it takes time to go from the baby stage to the adult stage (approximately 21 months plus in total), but don't let this put you off. Locs are beautiful and worthwhile!
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How long after starter locs can you Retwist?

In the early months of the locking process, it is important to cultivate or retwist the hair once a month, regardless of the sizing you want the locs to ultimately be. For me, even though I'm aiming for thick locs, I still have been retwisting my locs about every 4-5 weeks.
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How do you sleep with new dreads?

How Do You Sleep with Dreadlocks: 6 Tips to Follow
  1. Use Silk or Satin Bedding. All forms of long hair can potentially get damaged under the friction that results from brushing against harsh bedding fabrics. ...
  2. Tie Them Back. ...
  3. Use a Sleep Cap. ...
  4. Just Get them Out of the Way. ...
  5. Ditch the Pillow. ...
  6. Consider Going Dreadhawk.
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How do you clean dread clips?

To clean clips and hair ties, soak them in a bowl with warm water and a few drops of shampoo. Rub each with your fingers to help remove some of the product residue that may be leftover. Dry them with a towel.
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Do you need clips for starter locs?

Prong clips are essential tools for retwisting starter locs. Starter locs are usually started with only a few inches of hair, so they may be short. Starter locs are also very lightweight. Due to these two things, you will need clips to hold your hair (retwist) in place, until your hair dries.
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Do interlock dreads get thicker?

Yes! It's much easier to join thin locs together to form a thicker one, than it is to separate a thick one into two. This process is also known as congo or conjoining dreads.
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Is interlocking better than palm rolling?

Interlocking provides locs with a very stable base, preventing unraveling and marrying locs. Palm rolled locs don't hold the hair in a retwisted state for very long. For these reasons, you'll need to palm roll more often than you'd need to interlock.
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