Crescent loc parts

A discussion about the 5 things I wish I knew before I got locs. I am currently on my second set and if I could do things differently, I would!

Starter locs, also referred to as “baby locs”, is the first stage of the loc process. The starter loc phase generally lasts between three to six months depending on your hair type or the speed at which your hair grows. Starter locs can be established through different methods such as comb coil, palm roll, braids, […]

52K views · 7K reactions | Let’s talk about it! ⬇️ What is instant locking? Instant locs is the process of back combing the hair and crocheting loose hairs to surpass the starter & budding phase of locs. Instant loc do not create “mature” locs because it does not fully lock the hair internally. However it aids in skipping about 6 months of the first process. I like to start about an inch down to still leave room to palm roll or interlock after instant locking. Start with the needle…

A detailed article all about the process when your hair goes through when locs start budding. Also, featuring a video of loc budding under a microscope.