Loc Maintenance Guide

Learn how to wash, retwist, moisturize, clean, and maintain healthy locs at every stage of your journey.

If you’re new to loc maintenance, begin with these essential guides:

Essential Loc Maintenance Topics

Learn when to retwist and how often maintenance should be performed.

Keep your scalp clean while protecting your locs.

Remove lint, residue, and trapped product buildup.

Keep locs healthy without creating excess buildup.

Many people wash every 1-3 weeks depending on activity level and scalp condition.

Too much oil may contribute to buildup. Many people use oil only when needed.

Many people retwist every 4-8 weeks, but maintenance schedules vary.

Explore our complete collection of washing, retwisting, moisture, and scalp care guides.