Traditional Loc Retwist Aftercare (Palm Roll)
After Service Care Education | Nice Locs | Atlanta
What You Just Received
You received a Traditional Loc Retwist using the palm-roll method.
This service guides new growth back into the loc using controlled rotation and soft tension, preserving the loc’s integrity without locking the hair unnaturally tight.
Palm-rolled retwists are designed to maintain structure, not freeze the hair in place.
The First 72 Hours
During the first 72 hours after your service:
Avoid moisture (water, steam, sweat, rain)
Do not retwist, roll, or manipulate the roots
Avoid tight styles, ponytails, or pulling
Sleep with a satin or silk scarf, bonnet, or pillowcase
This settling period allows the retwist to hold while minimizing frizz and stress at the root.
Daily Care
Between appointments:
Keep your hands out of your locs
Separate gently only if instructed
Avoid repetitive styling that pulls in the same direction
Protect hair during sleep and rest
Traditional locs respond best to low manipulation and consistency.
Cleansing & Moisture
Shampoo only when approved or scheduled by Nice Locs
Focus cleansing on the scalp, not aggressive scrubbing of the loc
Use light hydration methods (mists or sprays)
Avoid oils, grease, waxes, or gels at the root
Over-product use leads to buildup, soft roots, and loss of structure.
What to Avoid
Retwisting between appointments
Over-oiling the scalp
Tight styles immediately after a retwist
DIY fixes or “refreshing” with styling products
Allowing another stylist to adjust or redo the retwist
Traditional locs are most often damaged by over-maintenance, not neglect.
What’s Normal
The following are expected and healthy:
Mild frizz
Slight swelling at the root
Visible new growth as time passes
Retwist loosening before your next visit
These are signs of living hair — not failure.
What’s NOT Normal
Contact Nice Locs if you experience:
Thinning at the root
Persistent pain or soreness
Loc popping or splitting
Redness, burning, or irritation
Do not attempt to correct these issues yourself.
When to Book Again
Most traditional loc clients should return every 4–6 weeks, depending on:
Hair density
Growth rate
Lifestyle and activity level
Over-retwisting can cause long-term thinning and should be avoided.
Nice Locs Professional Notes
A traditional retwist is not meant to stay perfect indefinitely.
It is meant to protect the loc while allowing natural movement and growth.
Healthy locs are built through patience, restraint, and professional care.