What is twist and lock gel used for?
Award Winning formula moisturizes, de-frizzes and adds manageability to hair revealing soft, shiny twists and locks. Controls frizz for a silky smooth hold, Unique moisturizing cream gel viscosity, Great for twists & braid outs.
How does twist and lock gel work?
The pure shea butter and essential oils produce silky, smooth hair and soft, shiny twists and locks, and the gel locks in moisture to create definition and hold. To use for twists, section hair and apply a generous amount of Moisturizing Twist & Lock Gel to each section. Twist the hair with a comb or fingers.
Which gel is good for dreadlocks?
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How often should I use locking gel?
For maintenance users, we recommend switching to Tightening Gel anywhere between 3 and 6 months, whenever your dreads start to knot up nicely and no longer need wax to hold together.
Can I use twist and lock gel on natural hair?
If you’ve done the big chop and have a “teeny weeny afro,” the gel works just as well for creating coils on short, natural hair. Wear the coils for a few days or a week, loosen them up, and you can enjoy a chunky ‘fro for a few days more.
Which is better for dreads gel or wax?
Wax will help keep it together and lock it tightly when you form the dreads. Unlike gel which is water-based, wax is very heavy as a product and can easily weigh down your hair. Therefore, your locs will lose their natural volume, freshness, and that beautiful bounce they have.
How many times should I use locking gel?
When using it to start locks, it must be reapplied every time you wet your hair as it’s a water soluble product (which makes it way easier to clean up than wax, hence it’s popularity). It will make washing your hair in the beginning stages a more delicate process for sure, so be prepared for extra backcombing.
How long does it take for dreads to lock?
Generally speaking, it could take anywhere from 10 months to two years to get to the maturest stage of locs.” The process of hair “locking” and the process of these locs maturing are different.
Does LOC gel cause buildup?
Buildup. All of the product and elemental build-up (that gel draws to your scalp) causes you to have to wash your locs more frequently. Depending on the individual, this may or may not negatively impact the form and hold of what you’ve taken so long to create.
Which is the best lock and twist gel for hair?
The ORS Lock and Twist Gel holds your locs in a way that makes them look naturally healthy and voluminous. It hasn’t been tested on animals and doesn’t contain alcohol or sodium hydroxide, which ensures it minimizes damage to your hair.
Do you DAB on the ends of lock and twist gel?
After applying the gel to each twist section, dab some on the ends for extra hold. The twists won’t unravel, and when you undo them to style a twist-out, your hair won’t be as affected by the humidity as it normally is.
When to apply ORS lock and twist gel?
The manufacturer’s site suggests applying the gel to freshly shampooed and conditioned hair, and after styling, to set under a dryer. This would be a good method for twists, locs and coils, but you can also just apply it to dry hair without worrying about any flaking.
Who is Nigella Miller lock and twist gel?
Nigella Miller is a NYC-based natural hair and grooming expert with over 13 years of experience. If you’re looking for a product to use when beginning and retwisting locs, or for perfecting those two-strand twists, does ORS Lock & Twist Gel, ($7,) deliver?