Dreadlocks Twist and rip method - everything you need to know.
The twist and rip method to make dreadlocks is one of the most used methods, because it works on pretty much all type of hair and it's also an almost all natural dreading method IF you don't use any dread wax with it.
But you have to know that once it's done and the dreads have locked, it's hard to unlock them.. So if you choose this method, you have to know that if you changed your mind about having dreadlocks you will go throu a hard undreading process.
How to do the twist and rip method?
First, you wash your hair with a residue free shampoo, then Section your hair in squares (big squares or small ones depending on the size you want for your locks). Split the sectioned part in two, hold each part in one hand, then twist clockwise, change the hands and spread the sectioned part till it get's tight by the root, repeat the twist and rip till you reach ther end of hair. you might do some palmrolling after. You may also use rubberbands to secure your sections and take them off later.
This video shows you the basic way of twist and rip:
This is a better quality video
Twist and rip dreadlocks Maintenance
The Twist and rip method just like any other dreadlocks method, there is not much to be done, just washing your hair, you may do some palmrolling if needed but you don't have to. Sometimes the twist and rip locks get unlocked at the end, you may need to re twist and rip them again.
You may also Moisturize your dreadlocks sometimes to avoid dryness, it helps keeping your hair healthy.
Twist and rip dreadlock: washing your hair
You wash your dreadlocks twice a week and that's fine. Many people wash it less (when they first twist and rip ) to speed up the locking process, but it's up to you.
But you have to avoid any shampoo that leave residue behind. Make sure you use only natural residue free dread Soap.
Twist and rip dreadlock advantages
in the twist and rip method You control the size of your dreads. it's almost an all natural method (unless you use wax). your dreads look like real dreads the same day.
Twist and rip dreadlock disadvantages
doesn't work very well for some straight silky smooth hair. you may lose a little bit hair in the process. Hard to get it undone. may take time doing it and might hurt a little bit aswell.
That was all about the twist and rip method for dreadlocks, you might be interested in reading more about the different dreadlocks method in this post Dreadlocks: what dreadlocks method to choose?
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