There are many ways to retouch your locs which include interlocking, re-twisting by using mixtures, gel or oils, crocheting, palm-rolling among others.
Any of these methods when carried out frequently or incorrectly, will eventually lead to hair loss.
Styling locs frequently also causes hair loss by putting a strain on the hair follicles leading to traction alopecia.
An average person's hair grows only four inches in a year so, frequent retouch is not necessary.
World re-known loctician, Yannie the locologist, recommends a re-twist every two months if your hair grows really fast.
Dreadlocks or locs, as they are commonly referred to as, are meant to be unruly, fuzzy and beautifully disrespectful.
Re-twisting with combs, although common, is also not advisable as combs are used to detangle hair when locs are in essence, tangled hair.
Constant use of the product also causes locs to have build-up which is unattractive to most people.
Build-up is caused by dust and dirt getting trapped in the product used on locs as it tangles.
This causes the locs to become tough as they grow and some spots appear to be a different colour compared to the rest of the hair.
Frequent washing also rips the hair off of much needed natural oils leaving the it dry and flaky.
One is only advised to wash locked hair at the very least every month and to moisturize with oil that is water-based to ensure that your locs retain moisture.
No two heads are the same, so the healthiest way of taking care of your locs is finding what works for them and sticking to that regimen.