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Locs, aside from being awe-inspiring, are quite versatile and can be styled in a number of ways.

Don’t believe us?

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Just look at stars like Halle Bailey and how she constantlyswitches up the look of her locs.

Meet the Experts

What Are Locs?

How Long Does It Take Hair to Loc?

The process of hair “locking” and the process of these locs maturing are different.

Jordan also agrees that locking process varies by hair texture.

Can You Make Hair Loc Faster?

In general, thicker and more tightly coiled hair locs faster.

“It is not scientifically possible to speed up the loc’n process,” she says.

The tighter thestarter style, the quicker your hair will loc.

Faulk recommends treating your starter locs as if they’rebabies and teenagers.

Baby and teenage locs are similar."

“With a slight gesture at times, baby locs can come undone.

keeping the form of the previous style.”

If you have an active lifestyle, keeping your hair wrapped and tucked away would be best.

We recommend using Dr Locs’Yasin Shampooto help gently clean your locs and scalp.

There is no one-size-fits-all in haircare, especially in this case.

However, there is such a thing as too much twisting.

During the beginning of your loc journey, this may be once or twice a month.

We recommend using Dr Locs’Yaya Oilto help treat dry locs.

“you’re free to expect lots of frizz during the starter loc stages.

Your hair needs to frizz to mature properly,” Jordan says.

“Never compare your locs to someone else’s.

Your locs are unique to you.”