HOW TO START DREADLOCKS
There are different ways to start locs each of which depends on your preference and lifestyle to suit your needs. They include; 💚Coils 💚Twists 💚Braids 💚Interlock 💚Instant locs 💚Loc extensions 1⃣ COILS Coils are made with the aid of a fine tooth comb(comb coils) or merely by spiralling your hair over your index finger(finger coils) to form hollow coils. What to expect; 👉The coils tends to swell over time as it absorbs water. Pros 👉Can be started on really short hair 👉Easy to do 👉Takes the shape of a loc. Cons 👉Requires gel/wax for more hold 👉Unravels easily 👉Buds easily along the length of the locs 2⃣ BRAIDS Formed by plaiting three strands of hair together. Pros 👉No gel/wax is required 👉No fear of unravelling Cons 👉The braid patterns rarely goes away but can be hidden by frizz but can still be seen on closer look. 👉It gives a more compact hold so it makes your hair less full than you would expect 👉Gives a scantier or thinner
