Ultimately, the style you choose will depend on thehair textureand the result you’re looking for.
By leaving your palm rolls in, your hair will naturally loc over time.
you’re free to use palm rolling or comb twisting to maintain the twists as they grow.
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It may takea year or longerfor the braid pattern to disappear and your loc to form.
This technique involves using a crochet hook to loc your loose natural hairs together.
Loc Extensions
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This starter loc method is exactly how it sounds.
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Goddess Locs
Thisfaux loc styleis easily identified by its loose curls at the ends of each loc.
This method includes using a hair sponge in circles on your head, creating a more gentle finish.
Be sure to use a clean hair sponge and repeat the circles in the same direction for consistency.
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