1) It sits on the hair
Would you melt candle wax and then put it on your hair? Of course not. But when you retwist your locs with beeswax, a similar process is happening. Beeswax does absolutely nothing for your hair. It cannot moisturize your hair. All it does is solidify on each strand and hold them in place. That may sound like a good thing for retwisting your hair, but it's very bad.
When something coats your hair strand, nothing can penetrate that barrier. That means conditioners won't be able to do their job. The hair also can't "breathe."
Beeswax is about as hard to wash out of locs as candle wax. Even the harshest of detergents wouldn't be able to get all the beeswax out of your locs.

2) It causes build-up
So beeswax sitting on your hair strands in itself is a form a build-up, especially if you're regularly retwisting with it. The real build-up happens when you try to use other products on your locs on top of the beeswax.
The conditioner you tried to apply while washing your hair wasn't all that effective, so now you're trying to keep your hair moisturized during the day. Leave-in conditioners and oils are being put onto your dry, suffocated locs daily and it's still not working. The beeswax is blocking most of the product from working and the rest is just sitting on top of the wax.

3) It causes dehydrated, brittle hair
All of what you've read so far is the recipe for dry, brittle hair. Beeswax makes locs feel extremely stiff. Healthy locs should feel soft and have some movement to them. Because the beeswax is blocking your hair from the moisture that it needs, it's dry, hard, and starting to break.

4) It causes dead-looking "dusty" locs
On top of being dry and hard, your hair also looks dusty. You can see the white to yellow-ish product build-up in your locs. Your hair also looks dull and lacks shine. Healthy locs are vibrant, have bounce to them, and look moisturized. But if you're using beeswax, it can be nearly impossible to achieve that look.

5) It attracts even more dirt and debris
Product build-up in locs attracts more build-up in other forms. Lint, dirt, dust, and other nonsense will be picked up by the beeswax in your hair. All of that stuff will also be hard to wash out of your hair because it has "bonded" with the wax build-up.


Please don't use beeswax to retwist your locs. Instead, opt for a light gel that will wash out easily.
Something interesting to know is that some people don't even use a product to retwist; they just wet their roots and retwist. I actually do that every now and then with my edges.
Retwisting is not so serious that your need the hold of a wax. Stay away from them and your hair will thank you for it.

 

ACV Rinse Pros
Simple Recipe

ACV Rinse Cons
Didn't work

The Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse didn't do anything for my scalp or my hair. My scalp was still just as oily as before and my hair still had product in it. Other people have used the rinse and their hair was stripped, but not in my case.

Baking Soda Cleanse Pros
Simple Recipe
Got the build up out of my hair

Baking Soda Cleanse Cons
It was uncomfortable the do this in the bathroom sink lol

When I did the cleanse I could see the residue and flakes from my locs in the mixture. After washing and conditioning my hair, it was a lot shiner and healthier. The cleanse removed the bit of product build up that I had in my locs.

I can't judge on how it cleansed my scalp since it was done in the sink and it was difficult to clean. It removed a bit of oil but not a significant amount.

Either way, it was still a lot more effective than the ACV Rinse and I plan to do it once or twice a year.

 

Price: Free (I had all of the ingredients in my house)
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Recipe:
Large bowl/sink of warm water
1/4 cup of baking soda
2 tsp of lemon juice
1 tsp of sea salt
3/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

Stir until all is well dissolved

Review:
I tried this on my locs more as an experiment to see how much build up was in my locs after a year of having them. I got the recipe from Chescaloc's YouTube video where she recorded herself doing the cleanse in the sink. She, along with other people, did the cleanse on their locs and the mixture in the sink turned from clear to brown. I wanted to see where my hair stood when it came to product build-up.

When I did the cleanse, my water did not turn brown, but it was slightly darker and I could see residue and flakes. I chose to shampoo as well since it couldn't get much of the oil from my scalp. After washing and conditioning my hair, it was shinier and looked healthier in general.
I am relieved to know that I'm not using too much product in my locs lol

Bottom Line:

Great recipe for getting the build up out of your locs. Wouldn't recommend doing a harsh cleanse like this more than twice a year.

Price: $6-$8
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description:
Maintains locs, twists and naturals. This product is part of a natural anti-bacterial system. All colors/fragrances used are derived from dried fruit extracts and juices.

• Adds moisture and sheen
• Holds with no flaking
• Defines natural curl pattern
• No alcohol
• No animal testing

Ingredients:
Deionized Water (Aqua), carbomer, Yarrow Roots (Achillea Millefolium), Rosemary (Rosmarinus), DMDM Hydantion, Indian Hemp Extract (Cannibis Sativa), Brown #518, Yellow #10, Nettle (Citrus Aurantium), triethanolamine, fragrance

Review:
This is my go-to product for retwisting my roots. The hold is really good, the gel is light, and it doesn't flake or leave residue. It also smells nice (to me). You don’t need to put a whole lot for it to be effective.

After retwisting, I make sure I sit under the dryer. My hair is very dense and air-drying my locs takes forever. I also find that when I air-dry, the hold is not as good.
Because I bought this for my locs, I can't really say if it helps with curl definition but other reviews have given it 5 stars in that regard as well.

Bottom Line:

Excellent product with a good hold that won't flake or leave residue.