How do you start locs?

Locs can be started with two strand twists with as little as 4 inches of hair, and it is often the go to method for longer hair or highly textured hair. Starting locs with two strand twists will give the locs a solid internal foundation and create thicker locs, depending on the size of the two-strand twists.

When should you start starter locs?

Starter: 3-6 Months

There are several styles—such as braids, two-strand twists, comb coils and palm rolls—that you can choose from to start off your locs. This is the stage where you'll begin to create a parting pattern, if you wish.

Do you start locs on wet or dry hair?

Always loc wet hair and then dry it thoroughly. Drying together will help the strands fuse, and wet curls or kinks are easier to handle.

What products do I need for starter locs?

What do I need to know about starter locs?

Starting Locs Tutorial | HIGHLY REQUESTED

How do Beginners maintain locs?

How many locs should you start with?

On average, people who are going for microlock-sized dreadlocks should shoot for a minimum of 150 locs. If you want your microlocks to be really small, go for 400 locs or more. Keep in mind that it will take quite a bit of time to start with such a high number of locs.

Can I start my own locs?

"You can start locs with a two-strand twist, comb twist, or with an interlocking method. You can also let locs form on their own, which is known as free-form locs." Certified locticians typically perform the interlocking method, so our advice is the book an appointment if you find this particular method speaks to you.

How often should I Retwist my starter locs?

Retwist frequency depends on whether you are in the starter loc phase or you have mature locs. It also depends on the type of locs you have, your hair type and your retwist method. Starter locs should be washed monthly or no more than every six week. If you interlock, you can go as long as eight weeks between retwists.

Should I touch my starter locs?

In order to maintain the formation of your starter locs, you must refrain from constantly touching them and allowing them to grow freely. By letting your starter locs be, new growth will interlock and interweave within itself to form a mature loc.

How often should I wash my starter locs?

Washing, moisturizing, and protecting your dreads will ensure your hair grows well and stays healthy. You will want to regularly (every two to three weeks) wash and detox hair to remove any products, oil, or debris trapped in the strands and scalp.

What is the difference between dreads and locs?

Major Differences

A notable difference between locs and dreadlocks is that one is a hairstyle and the other is a lifestyle. Locs are cultivated, but dreadlocks aren't. Dreadlocks also often stem from Rastafarian beliefs, which use the style to separate believers from the rest of society.

What you should know before locking your hair?

How long does it take locs 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.

Should I keep my starter locs covered?

Covering up your starter locs while you shower will one, serve as a reminder not to wash your hair, and secondly, prevent your locs from getting wet. Covering your locs before bed will prevent any dirt or lint from getting into your hair, and will also remind you not to twist or manipulate your hair.

How much does it cost to start locs?

These can be $100(more or less) to start and maintenanced at home or for about $50 - $75 in a salon. Great for smaller locs, hair is parted and then “locked” by starting at the very end of the hair by tying it in a knot. Then you slide your finger from the scalp down, separating the hair into two sections.

How do I keep my starter locs from unraveling?

A few ways to prevent some of the unravelling include, sleeping with a satin bonnet or loc sock, asking your loctician for suggestions or being more gentle when you wash your hair. You will be in the "baby" stage for approximately 9 months. It will be shorter or longer depending on your hair type.

Do starter locs get thicker?

When you leave your hair alone, your locs are able to flourish and thicken up because they're not constantly “made” into condensed retwisted or interlocked bundles. The ideal timeframe for a retwist is between 4-6 weeks— no earlier!