Why are my starter locs flat?

The common causes of flat locs include air drying, the amount of time between grooming, and/or poor foundations. I know we all hate sitting under the dryer, especially as your locs get longer and the drying time increases, however dryer time is crucial to preventing flat locs.

Are starter locs supposed to be flat?

Flatness is expected with young dreads. It's normal to notice this in the morning after you sleep with them. Don't worry though, if the knots are good and the sections are pretty close to square your new dreadlocks will eventually grow round. For now you can help them out by palm rolling them round when you wake up.

How do I get more volume in my locs?

What should you not do with starter locs?

Limit hair products

Excessive hair products applied to your starter locs will cause it to unravel and cause build up. Thus, the use of small amounts of hair product is best at this stage.

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.

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Should you leave starter locs alone?

Locs do best when left alone and handled with care, especially at the start of your loc journey. Faulk recommends treating your starter locs as if they're babies and teenagers. "Just like a teenager shouldn't do certain activities because they're not mature enough to understand or stand without influence.

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.

How long does it take for starter locs to start budding?

2. Budding Stage/ Sprouting Stage. The Budding Stage (also known as the Sprouting Stage), occurs roughly six to twelve months into your locs journey. This is when you'll start to notice that your hair isn't unravelling when you wash it and notice your new growth, which will look a bit fuzzy and fluffy.

Why are my starter locs so frizzy?

Frizz is an inevitable part of the loc journey and process. Frizz is a sign that your hair is growing and maturing in a healthy manner. Your frizz is needed to continue to form the loc as the hair begins to take the shape, form and mat itself together.

How often should I wash starter locs?

You can wash your teenage locs as often as you like because your hair is already locked. Oily hair types should try to wash around once a week. But in general, once a month is a nice number for wash days.

How long does it take for starter locs to lock?

The starter (AKA "baby") stage of the loc process can last anywhere from three to six months, depending on your hair type and how fast it grows. 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.

When should you get your first Retwist after starter locs?

In the early months of the locking process, it is important to cultivate or retwist the hair once a month, regardless of the sizing you want the locs to ultimately be. For me, even though I'm aiming for thick locs, I still have been retwisting my locs about every 4-5 weeks.

Does parting starting locs matter?

Your Parting Pattern Matters

Some people with thinner hair go for diamond parts because it can give the appearance of having a fuller head of locs. Section size also influences the size of your locs.

Can I Retwist my dreads every 2 weeks?

For most textures, at best your retwist may last for 2 weeks. And by “last” I mean stay together, without unraveling and/or loosening at the roots. Before you start shaking your head, understand that this is a common belief when cultivating locs from a holistic approach to hair locking.

Why are my locs standing?

It's good that they are standing up, that means you got'em nice and tight. To get them to lay down wear a sleep cap on your head when you sleep. It will let the scalp breath and it will train you dreadies to lay the way you want'em to.