Due to the inability to wash gel out of locs like you do with loose hair, products can accumulate in the hair. This buildup of hair products can prevent the hair from locking or slow down the locking process. Therefore, it isn’t advisable to use dreadlock gel on a daily basis. If you do use it, do so when you retwist. Only when I retwist do I apply locking gel, and only to the hair roots. Although using oils and palm rolling can help you keep your hair neater, ultimately, it will get a little unkempt. Since most locking gels are designed to be removed through washing, the gel will also be removed each time you wash.