Before I started my current Loc journey I constantly wore faux locs I was able to experiment with sizes and the amounts before committing. Just an idea for those that aren’t sure what will look best on them ❤
I have 80 medium locs, 4B/4C hair, started a little over a year ago. Absolute best decision ever. I’ve never felt so happy yet so free with my hair. It’s been a beautiful journey.
I have 4c hair that's both dense and fine (and I have a big ol head). Basically means that I have a lot of hair on my head, but when they are braided/twisted it looks less full. So I got small two strand twists installed that I get interlocked. I think the final count was around 250. 2 years in and very happy. I think the biggest surprise was just how much my locs expanded over time, but that really helped with the fullness. I think that's something to think about. I think the more dense the hair on your head is, the more your locs will likely expand
Yes, I actually wish I touched on that in this video but it slipped my mind. They definitely do expand if your hair is more dense! Glad you’re enjoying the journey ❤️
Thank you for mentioning this, I did not take expansion into consideration. So if someone has dense hair, can they start off having micro locs, and then end up having small locks after their locks expanded?
@@GoingIntoBattle depends on the method also plaits, interlock, and sister Loc methods don’t allow too much expanding especially compared to 2 strand twist or coil Locs
I have 86 locs (started with 99). I have some small locs but mostly medium. The locs in the back are smaller to get more coverage and fullness with the larger locs up front where I see them. I love them and I love that they are not uniform. 💗
I have medium locs and I love the size. I have a total of 116 locs. I have a nice fullness and the ability to style (although I prefer not to right now).
Loc size talking from experience is the most crucial decision to make . it’ll determine a lot! iv found through experience that the size needs to be neither too small neither big but thin enough . thicker locks have so many cons and don’t lock quick . Thinner locs loc way faster. I’m 4 months in thin locs bigger than sisterlocs of course and they locked so fast plus they retain the retwist for so long. Love them. With my thicker locs I had previously , the retwist will last 1 day only. I cut them and started afresh. happier now with small size plus it’s neater and more volume. Goodluck !
Starting my 2nd set .. 1st set 50ct had them 10.5 years. Needed to purge that energy and I'm sooo ready now! Never will semi freeform again ..did that for a year and I was struggling. Fellow natural stylist here . Love your content
i have 44 locs, just started!! i also have 4A/4B hair, best decision, im very excited for the future results, i will say trust the process Nd good luck to all my other loc girlies out there
Im ten years in and I just combined roughly 100 locs and now have 42 locs. ABSOLUTELY love it here. I dont know what I was thinking (well I do) having that many locs. I have smedium density hair, but less and bigger locs is good for me. My hair still looks full and extra bonus, up keep will be less time.
exactly the video eye needed to see. my hair is less than 2 inches long and i just started grabbing sections to rubber band. i have 85 and hope they grow to be smedium locs so that i can style them. thank you for your content✨
This is weirdly the hardest thing I'm struggling with while planning my journey. I have an undercut, so just figuring out sizing as have 1/3 of my head shaved and like to have some volume to compensate but not too much for whenever I inevitably decide to grow it out down the road.
This is my 4th set and I have 140 locs. I love this number so far. I’m only 5 months in. I don’t style them but I’m 48, perimenopausal and have a little thinning in my crown. I made this set smaller for more volume and I will probably keep them shorter to reduce the weight as they get longer. I have 4a hair. I made the back the size of a small pencil (smedium) and the perimeter and middle are large small locs if that makes any sense. I interlock the small locs and semi freeform the locs in the crown.
I’m coming to see you soon! Thank for the info! I’m on year 3 of my Loc journey but they are bigger than they should be for my hair type & getting long so feels heavy and uncomfortable lately. Im ready to switch it up!! Xoxo ❤
I want smedium locs. I have very fine but dense hair. I want to have freedom in styling options and for it to be fuller at the scalp so if I have to go down to small locs I will.
I could’ve used this video 3 months ago. I kinda just started my locs with no reference point and no idea what I was doing. They’re growing nicely and with hair texture I started budding quickly. But if I don’t like the way they mature I can always start again.
I have 150 locs and everyone thinks they’re sister locs but sister locs are usually 200+ I thought?! Even 300+. My locs are only a year and a couple months old . Maybe as they mature they’ll look less like sister locs? I wanted my locs small for versatility reasons. I was aiming for small locs. More scalp access (I have psoriasis), more versatility, less scalpy look, more fullness. My hair is fine with medium/low density. I wouldn’t have minded going slightly bigger and maybe aim for 130/125 locs but I love how they are now. My 151 are perfect lol
@@TheNaturalDoctorRx yeah I consider mine to be small traditional! Maybe they just have more maturing to do. Because literally everyone thinks they are sister locs lol
I consider mine small traditional as well I have 139. I thought sisterlocs/ microlocs was like 300+ there are very few videos for small traditional. I really want to care properly I just started my locs and I'm not sure if I should do a traditional retwist or retie but I feel like retie=breakage but I here retie last longer. But I don't sweat a lot so I'm thinking I'm going to do a normal retwist. Any suggestions?
Loving the information you provided..I’m 3 months into my journey. I subscribed to your channel and will be going back to watch your other contents-looking forward to following your channel ❤️
I want large locs like 45-50 locs. I’ve had 3sets of locs all small to medium size, which I really don’t care for cause I don’t style my locs at all. The most I do it curl it with rollers. I’m starting my journey again soon, so this video was really helpful
Ive 87 medium locs for 10 years im ready for smaller locs because my retwist don't last at all im just putting products on to no avail. I feel the microlocs will be better for my fine dense hair.
AHHH I MADE IT IN A VID!!! 🤪😭🫶🏾 Yes girl… and i’m finally done with the comb out/blow dry process and i do nottt see myself taking a while before getting this next set. I’m exhausted and I miss the ease of locs 😭
I want to try and do my own locs I have 4c hair but it fine i dont want to add hair I'm just trying to watch as many videos as i can to figure out the best way to loc my 17 strands of hair
I have 4b hair and I have 75 locs my hair is thick in the back and more thin in the front. I decided to loc because I was sick of weave. This is the best decision I have ever made it’s a process but it’s worth it and I feel like I’m actually growing with my hair(antenna’s).
I am looking (and subscribed) to your page to get more information before getting starter locs. By chance would be you able to speak a bit about texture of in locs? I'm asking because I like the textured or curled end loc look but not sure if 2 strand or coil would be best for it. I know it hair texture plays a part and I've seen both coils and twist have some of the same result but still unsure.
Hi! Check this video out. It should answer your questions on that topic: “Locs & Curly Ends: Loctician’s Advice on How to Create & Maintain Them” ua-cam.com/video/ZUIVadZqMvg/v-deo.html
The woman that created sisterlocs patented a tool used to do the interlocking process. It's the same interlocking process 2point/3point or 4 point rotation.
thank you for this. i have dense hair and small locs (140ish, not sisterlocs). can you do a vid on retwist methods? bc why did i get my 2nd professional retwist done and the lady used the comb method, which made my locs flat again?! they had been budding and i was so happy to have some volume back in my hair. but it seems like comb method retwists flatten each loc to string beans?
Yes!! That happens to me too! They were looking all cute & full...& now they are all skinny & scapy...looking again😮 Try to embrace but I was not expecting that! So I feel you on & she told me not not to mist or use any water...now I'm really confused! Much success 2 u...as we continue on the journey!!❤
It’s my pleasure ❤️ & Don’t worry! They will expand again as soon as moisture begins to hit it from the air, from products, etc. and especially when you get them washed again. The comb retwist methods works well on starter locs!
Either look at a hair pattern chart online and match it up with a strand of your own hair, or have an experienced natural hair stylist help you. Check out this video for info on loc extensions: ua-cam.com/video/OnTvL0KnUJ0/v-deo.html
I’ve been debating locs over 2 years. I continue to boomerang back to locs after every style though so I’m sure I am ready. I LOVE YOUR PATCH OF COLOR! I have questions about color. Will it be BEST or more HEALTHY to color after locking, before locking or during the locking maturity phase. I have 4b/4c hair.
I have 24 wicks I have 4C hair! An I have one issue w one loc it so tiny ugh I may combine mine to 12! My hair is thick except that crown of my head (blame the nurses not moving my head when I was a baby I had a bald spot for years) that spot the hair is so thick but so short! I’m kinda like a monk naturally 🤦🏽♀️ and I love my loc extensions
Thank you for your time! What would you say about those who have smaller locs- hair seems to thin in the middle vs thick locs-hair does not thin. I have noticed this a lot from various hair locs. What do you know or think about this?
I have 4b medium fine/thick hair. And my head is small. I want different styles. Would medium be good for me or smedium? Appointment booked for 2/6 to get locs.
I have small two strand twist in now and is really thinking about letting them loc but im not sure if they small enough....how will i know if they are small enough??
I'm getting locs done after I get my taxes. Yes I'm white. Yes my hair is super straight super fine and kinda thin. My hair mats up all the time. My hair stays short usually but I've been growing it for 4 years and it's just past my shoulders. I don't know how to care for my hair with it long but I want to keep it long and I've done tons of research and locs seem like they would be the best way to protect my hair from mating up worse and my hair being ripped and pulled from my heads by my kids. What kind of parting do you recommend for my type of hair? I want my hair to look fuller but I want medium to small locks but not too small. I'm not sure how to decide on parting and locs. But I definitely am looking for a permanent style
I’ve had my locs a little over 4 years and have been thinking about starting over for about 2 years now. Unfortunately, the lady that started them didn’t part them correctly - some are big and some are really tiny. Is it possible to split my bigger locs so that I can get them all closer to the same size? If possible, is that something you would recommend?
Hi Courtney, thank you for sharing this information w us. I have 4C hair, and it’s very thick and course. How can I tell the density though? (If anyone else sees this and Courtney doesn’t, please help me out 😊❤thanks).
Hi! My pleasure. Density is really the amount of strands on your head. There’s no real way to measure it, but it’s usually just low, medium, or high. You can have a natural hair specialist help you to determine. You said “thick” so I would assume it’s a higher density, but I’d need to see it to confirm
When I come out my locs in Feb after nearly 5 years of locing I had 88 locs they were different sizes breaking off etc. I’m almost v at 1 month now n I have 129 130 in total Wish me luck
Hi! My last count was at 152!! But i may have combined a few really loose & unraveling ones. Mine will hopefully be small....locs...i do hope they get fatter though!! I had my 1st official retwist...& now...they are all skinny & scalpy....looking again.😮😅 like the 1st day of starter locs!! And she told me not to use water?? I was misting daily...but now im totally confused. 😮 The texture now feels like soft yarn??? I thought i had 4c..but maybe not?? My hair is thin & low density. Hopefully my 150 + locs will help w/ fullness. So far...i still love my little baby locs!!😅😊❤
150 should be fairly full! And usually after a retwist starter locs do look much skinnier. I personally would tell you to keep misting every few days but just don’t drench your hair with water. She probably suggested it because it might make her job easier, but the hair needs hydration!
Greetings goddess, I have a question i combed. Y locs out and now I want them back a year later almost. I'm much thinner around the edges and back of my hair like some ppl. I want thick locs and not too many. I don't care about styling them I do it for the culture 🤎 so do you have any suggestions for like no more than 24/30 locs should I start them as 2 str twist or braids? Plus I deal with inflammation sometimes reason for wanting them to be thicker 😢😊thanks in advance
I'm planning on getting locs in the spring and was pretty sure about medium locs. Now you've got me thinking about doing micro locs but I have super thick hair and am not sure I could sit for the maintenance. How often do you need to go for retwist on micro locs?
Usually 5-8 weeks! I was debating between microlocs and went against it for the same reasons, I’d never want to get my hair done! Lol just research what people have done. I found a happy medium and got small locs and I love them!
Love the information that you provided! Thank you. If you start with two strand twists and maintain by interlocking, will you end up with skinny locs near the roots that get fatter as they near the end? Trying to get as much information as I can to make an informed decision. Thank you. :)
I want to start my locs and I leaning towards smaller locs. My hair looks think in its natural state but when I get a silk press I feel like I have no hair.😩 The front middle part of my hair is really thin. What do you suggest as far as the size and how to start my locs being that I have curly hair?
In general, you should go smaller if you’re looking for a full look, especially with less dense hair. If you need my specific recommendations for your hair, I’d say book a virtual consultation so I can see your hair and we can chat www.vagaro.com/hairgoalswithcg
I think I have 4A hair. My hair is fine and kinda soft. I have a mini afro now, but I wanted locs except I want to skip the beginning stage. Is there any way possible to get starter locs with extensions?
@cynthiaholland13 My sister has 500 sister locs. She learnt how to fix her own hair. You don't have to fix them all the same day. Yeah, she takes days to do it. She says she loves to do it herself. And yeah, it's worth to watch. Amazing journey. They look beautiful.
Hello 😊 I’ve been wanting to get my hair in locs. It would be my first time. I have 4B hair and fine barely touches my shoulders. Also have a small head lol. I do want my hair to look full but not that full. Also would like extensions just for the length. What would you recommend or suggest please.
I want medium locs, but idk if i should start with medium or small locs. Because they get thicker as grow right? If so I don’t wanna get medium locs and they grow from medium to almost large or about Large😂
Hi!! My hair in thin, but I would like my locs to look full. Would you recommend getting smaller locs? Like I like the micro loc look but I have spots in my head and feel like I would need small locs to get the best results. Also, I will be seeing derm soon to figure out what’s up with my hair thinning and balding spots.
I wanted to start locs only because i already don't comb my hair very often. 2-6 braids/plats and a scarf is what I i wear, because of work (I wear a hardhat). So getting my hair done is a waste of money. I have bra length hair, what are your thoughts on me locing my hair? Thank you
Good morning, I have two strand twist but it’s with fake hair (should I take that out and start over? ) I want to start my process at certain length and I don’t know what’s the best human to use or should I just do it all natural ? Plus I do swim a lot will me having fake hair help keep it twisted ?
Question: If someone with 3B (and some 3A & 3C) hair (a little bit past my shoulders) decided to start with microlocs, do you know what the length would look like?
It honestly depends on the method you use to start them. If you start with twists, just imagine whatever your hair shrinks to when it’s wet, is probably the length the locs will be.
🙋🏽♀️ QUICK QUESTION: Should I take my Locs out completely and start over to make them smaller?? Or is splitting my Locs into smaller ones possible? I’m getting so many mixed answers on UA-cam! Either way will reach out for consult when I return to DMV ❤
I began with sister Locs medium sized 2019. I switched loctitians and was told I had micro locs. My locs are damaged. I have cut off the locs from the back (10 years of hair growth) and will be cutting the rest off by December. I want traditional locs. I want a number where I can do my own hair if needed. I want medium locs and interlocked. Where are you located?
@CourtneyGrayton Can sisterlocks be switched over to microlocs. Having trouble finding a sister lock consultant & frankly am tired of being held hostage by the technique. I want options when it comes to a loctician. Thanks in advance.
Before I started my current Loc journey I constantly wore faux locs I was able to experiment with sizes and the amounts before committing. Just an idea for those that aren’t sure what will look best on them ❤
Great idea!
Thanks so much
I, too, did this.
I have 80 medium locs, 4B/4C hair, started a little over a year ago. Absolute best decision ever. I’ve never felt so happy yet so free with my hair. It’s been a beautiful journey.
Thanks for sharing!! That's beautiful, I'm honestly feeling the same!
Thank you! I’m thinking of starting my loc journey! 🎉
Same
I have 4c hair that's both dense and fine (and I have a big ol head). Basically means that I have a lot of hair on my head, but when they are braided/twisted it looks less full. So I got small two strand twists installed that I get interlocked. I think the final count was around 250. 2 years in and very happy. I think the biggest surprise was just how much my locs expanded over time, but that really helped with the fullness. I think that's something to think about. I think the more dense the hair on your head is, the more your locs will likely expand
Yes, I actually wish I touched on that in this video but it slipped my mind. They definitely do expand if your hair is more dense! Glad you’re enjoying the journey ❤️
Thank you for mentioning this, I did not take expansion into consideration. So if someone has dense hair, can they start off having micro locs, and then end up having small locks after their locks expanded?
@@GoingIntoBattle depends on the method also plaits, interlock, and sister Loc methods don’t allow too much expanding especially compared to 2 strand twist or coil Locs
The exact thing happened to me, I have around 280 locs, and my locs thickened to around a pencil size.
my hair is the exact same way ...wow glad to knw someone out there has the same kinda hair❤️
This is heaven send because this decision is exactly what im struggling with🙌🏾
My pleasure! I know it’s what held me up from starting my own. I couldn’t make up my mind! Lol
I have 86 locs (started with 99). I have some small locs but mostly medium. The locs in the back are smaller to get more coverage and fullness with the larger locs up front where I see them. I love them and I love that they are not uniform. 💗
Mine are similar, the front 2 rows are slightly bigger! I can’t wait to see how mine mature. Glad to hear you’re loving your locs 💕
It is amazing how much they change. When I look at photos from my install day to now 2 years later, they look very different.
I have 77 locs and my 4c hair is very thick so the locs are thick but many as well. I thought 70 would be few but they are many!
If i had kept my first set of locs thwn you definietly would be my loc twin, now i got only 44, wantwd them thicker
Hey loc twin! I have 70 locs, too. I'm 3c/4a, with fine, but really thick hair. I love my perfect 70❤❤❤
I have medium locs and I love the size. I have a total of 116 locs. I have a nice fullness and the ability to style (although I prefer not to right now).
Oo yes! 116 will be great for many styles in the future 🙌🏾
@@CourtneyGrayton thank you
I have 4C hair & 107 locs, I guess small/medium. And I’m obsessed with them
So loving that many of you are loving your journeys. It warms my heart!!
Loc size talking from experience is the most crucial decision to make . it’ll determine a lot! iv found through experience that the size needs to be neither too small neither big but thin enough . thicker locks have so many cons and don’t lock quick . Thinner locs loc way faster. I’m 4 months in thin locs bigger than sisterlocs of course and they locked so fast plus they retain the retwist for so long. Love them. With my thicker locs I had previously , the retwist will last 1 day only. I cut them and started afresh. happier now with small size plus it’s neater and more volume. Goodluck !
How many locs do you have? I also want small locs but not as small as sisterlocs or microlocs
I only have 39 locs medium size
Love to see the variety in these comments ❤️ thanks for chiming in
This was so helpful! I have 103 small medium sized locs. I have 4B/4C hair.
I’m so happy to hear that it helped you! And niceeee. I would say around that amount is probably the most popular amount when I start locs.
Starting my 2nd set .. 1st set 50ct had them 10.5 years. Needed to purge that energy and I'm sooo ready now! Never will semi freeform again ..did that for a year and I was struggling. Fellow natural stylist here . Love your content
i have 44 locs, just started!! i also have 4A/4B hair, best decision, im very excited for the future results, i will say trust the process Nd good luck to all my other loc girlies out there
I’m trying to continue….my process started 7/28
I have micro locs and I absolutely love my hair!
Love to hear that!!!
Im ten years in and I just combined roughly 100 locs and now have 42 locs. ABSOLUTELY love it here. I dont know what I was thinking (well I do) having that many locs. I have smedium density hair, but less and bigger locs is good for me. My hair still looks full and extra bonus, up keep will be less time.
I'm almost two years in and have 101 smedium locs. I had 120 but combined some to make them more uniform. I enjoyed your video.
This woman’s whole look, aesthetic, from the jewelry to the hair to the face card, alladat, GIVING 🤌
🥹 my heart!! Thanks so much ✨🫶🏾
I restarted my locs yesterday. This time I did it myself. My hair likes two strand twiists. I made them small. I have a small round head lol
exactly the video eye needed to see. my hair is less than 2 inches long and i just started grabbing sections to rubber band. i have 85 and hope they grow to be smedium locs so that i can style them. thank you for your content✨
Glad I could help! Blessings on your new journey ✨
This is weirdly the hardest thing I'm struggling with while planning my journey. I have an undercut, so just figuring out sizing as have 1/3 of my head shaved and like to have some volume to compensate but not too much for whenever I inevitably decide to grow it out down the road.
Try experimenting with twists first to see what size you like!
This is my 4th set and I have 140 locs. I love this number so far. I’m only 5 months in. I don’t style them but I’m 48, perimenopausal and have a little thinning in my crown. I made this set smaller for more volume and I will probably keep them shorter to reduce the weight as they get longer. I have 4a hair. I made the back the size of a small pencil (smedium) and the perimeter and middle are large small locs if that makes any sense. I interlock the small locs and semi freeform the locs in the crown.
Love that, I think you have the perfect plan for limiting further thinning while also enjoying the journey!!
I don’t have locs yet. I have 4a/b/c hair currently in mini twists and thinking about locking. Gathering information to make my decision.
Same here
My hair is from 3c-4b, medium fine, medium thickness. I went with small locs, semi-freeforming. I have ~120 locs. I ❤ them! 😊
Thanks for sharing!! Love that
I’m coming to see you soon! Thank for the info! I’m on year 3 of my Loc journey but they are bigger than they should be for my hair type & getting long so feels heavy and uncomfortable lately. Im ready to switch it up!! Xoxo ❤
Okay see you soon!
I want smedium locs. I have very fine but dense hair. I want to have freedom in styling options and for it to be fuller at the scalp so if I have to go down to small locs I will.
I understand! Chat further with your loctician or even do mini twists on your hair before you start to test out different sizes!
@@CourtneyGrayton mini twists are a good idea. Thanks!
I could’ve used this video 3 months ago. I kinda just started my locs with no reference point and no idea what I was doing. They’re growing nicely and with hair texture I started budding quickly. But if I don’t like the way they mature I can always start again.
Very true! But you’ll most likely grow to love them ❤️
Thank you so much. This is a very good explanation of sizes of locs!❤
Glad it was helpful! It's my pleasure
I have 150 locs and everyone thinks they’re sister locs but sister locs are usually 200+ I thought?! Even 300+. My locs are only a year and a couple months old . Maybe as they mature they’ll look less like sister locs?
I wanted my locs small for versatility reasons. I was aiming for small locs. More scalp access (I have psoriasis), more versatility, less scalpy look, more fullness. My hair is fine with medium/low density. I wouldn’t have minded going slightly bigger and maybe aim for 130/125 locs but I love how they are now. My 151 are perfect lol
This is my hair exactly. I have about 150 but they are small traditional. They get mistaken for sister locks too.
@@TheNaturalDoctorRx yeah I consider mine to be small traditional! Maybe they just have more maturing to do. Because literally everyone thinks they are sister locs lol
I consider mine small traditional as well I have 139. I thought sisterlocs/ microlocs was like 300+ there are very few videos for small traditional. I really want to care properly I just started my locs and I'm not sure if I should do a traditional retwist or retie but I feel like retie=breakage but I here retie last longer. But I don't sweat a lot so I'm thinking I'm going to do a normal retwist. Any suggestions?
Loving the information you provided..I’m 3 months into my journey. I subscribed to your channel and will be going back to watch your other contents-looking forward to following your channel ❤️
I want large locs like 45-50 locs. I’ve had 3sets of locs all small to medium size, which I really don’t care for cause I don’t style my locs at all. The most I do it curl it with rollers. I’m starting my journey again soon, so this video was really helpful
Glad it was helpful!! Blessings to you on the new journey!
Ive 87 medium locs for 10 years im ready for smaller locs because my retwist don't last at all im just putting products on to no avail. I feel the microlocs will be better for my fine dense hair.
I’m getting locs tomorrow! I’m wanting small/medium ones. This video was very helpful
I’m glad it was!
Thank you getting to the point/topic of your video right from the beginning. I’m considering getting locs and your information was very informative
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching ❤️
AHHH I MADE IT IN A VID!!! 🤪😭🫶🏾 Yes girl… and i’m finally done with the comb out/blow dry process and i do nottt see myself taking a while before getting this next set. I’m exhausted and I miss the ease of locs 😭
I see it so often! You can’t really stay away for long once you’ve experienced locs!! Your locs were the perfect example 🙌🏾💕
This one of the best videos if you tryna start hair
I'm so glad you think so!! Thank you
I want small locs in the front and medium locks in the back of my head.
I've seen it before!
I want to try and do my own locs I have 4c hair but it fine i dont want to add hair I'm just trying to watch as many videos as i can to figure out the best way to loc my 17 strands of hair
"17 strands" has me cracking up because I know you're exaggerating! I start locs on fine hair all the time. It can definitely be done
My hair is fine and thin so I’m trying to find a loc size I will like . Starting my journey this spring
Will
I have 4b hair and I have 75 locs my hair is thick in the back and more thin in the front. I decided to loc because I was sick of weave. This is the best decision I have ever made it’s a process but it’s worth it and I feel like I’m actually growing with my hair(antenna’s).
I am looking (and subscribed) to your page to get more information before getting starter locs. By chance would be you able to speak a bit about texture of in locs? I'm asking because I like the textured or curled end loc look but not sure if 2 strand or coil would be best for it. I know it hair texture plays a part and I've seen both coils and twist have some of the same result but still unsure.
Hi! Check this video out. It should answer your questions on that topic: “Locs & Curly Ends: Loctician’s Advice on How to Create & Maintain Them”
ua-cam.com/video/ZUIVadZqMvg/v-deo.html
loved this video. Would you ever consider doing this video again with pictures and videos of examples
I'm watching this video for validation, lmaoo. Been loc'd for two months now
Lol me too. Got them yesterday
The woman that created sisterlocs patented a tool used to do the interlocking process. It's the same interlocking process 2point/3point or 4 point rotation.
Very helpful Queen. Now I know what I need and want when I schedule my appointment.
Glad it was helpful! 🥹🫶🏾
I always thought that if your locs aren’t sized according to you hair coarseness and density, then that’s what causes breakage when they get heavy
This makes so much sense! 🎯
I have 38 locs and I love everyone of them. 😊
Love that!!
Well articulated 💯
Thank you!
thank you for this. i have dense hair and small locs (140ish, not sisterlocs). can you do a vid on retwist methods? bc why did i get my 2nd professional retwist done and the lady used the comb method, which made my locs flat again?! they had been budding and i was so happy to have some volume back in my hair. but it seems like comb method retwists flatten each loc to string beans?
Yes!! That happens to me too! They were looking all cute & full...& now they are all skinny & scapy...looking again😮
Try to embrace but I was not expecting that! So I feel you on & she told me not not to mist or use any water...now I'm really confused! Much success 2 u...as we continue on the journey!!❤
It’s my pleasure ❤️ & Don’t worry! They will expand again as soon as moisture begins to hit it from the air, from products, etc. and especially when you get them washed again. The comb retwist methods works well on starter locs!
How do you know what type of hair you have 🤔 Also what do you think about loc extensions 😊
Either look at a hair pattern chart online and match it up with a strand of your own hair, or have an experienced natural hair stylist help you. Check out this video for info on loc extensions:
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@@CourtneyGrayton I just watched that video this morning 🤗
I’ve been debating locs over 2 years. I continue to boomerang back to locs after every style though so I’m sure I am ready. I LOVE YOUR PATCH OF COLOR! I have questions about color. Will it be BEST or more HEALTHY to color after locking, before locking or during the locking maturity phase. I have 4b/4c hair.
Good question 😅
Can you look at my loc and give tips
Sure! Book a consultation www.vagaro.com/hairgoalswithcg
@@CourtneyGrayton thx u
I have 24 wicks I have 4C hair! An I have one issue w one loc it so tiny ugh I may combine mine to 12! My hair is thick except that crown of my head (blame the nurses not moving my head when I was a baby I had a bald spot for years) that spot the hair is so thick but so short! I’m kinda like a monk naturally 🤦🏽♀️ and I love my loc extensions
Hmm, I wonder if the weight of the wicks is causing stress on that area as well!
Thank you for your time! What would you say about those who have smaller locs- hair seems to thin in the middle vs thick locs-hair does not thin. I have noticed this a lot from various hair locs. What do you know or think about this?
I have 4b medium fine/thick hair. And my head is small. I want different styles. Would medium be good for me or smedium? Appointment booked for 2/6 to get locs.
I have 40 locs. I want medium sized locs so that I will be able to do different styles. I’m 5 weeks in and don’t want super thick locs.
Depending on your density, 40 can be very large
If you have relaxed hair but you’ve not relaxed for 3 months Can micro locs be done
It can be done, you'll just have to find someone who will want to do it
I have small two strand twist in now and is really thinking about letting them loc but im not sure if they small enough....how will i know if they are small enough??
Hm, does it give you the fullness you’d like with locs? You can also try putting them in a style now and seeing if it’s enough for you
It gives me the fullness that I'm looking for but I haven't tried styling them so this week. I'll try a few styles. Thaank 🙂
I'm getting locs done after I get my taxes. Yes I'm white. Yes my hair is super straight super fine and kinda thin. My hair mats up all the time. My hair stays short usually but I've been growing it for 4 years and it's just past my shoulders. I don't know how to care for my hair with it long but I want to keep it long and I've done tons of research and locs seem like they would be the best way to protect my hair from mating up worse and my hair being ripped and pulled from my heads by my kids. What kind of parting do you recommend for my type of hair? I want my hair to look fuller but I want medium to small locks but not too small. I'm not sure how to decide on parting and locs. But I definitely am looking for a permanent style
I’ve had my locs a little over 4 years and have been thinking about starting over for about 2 years now. Unfortunately, the lady that started them didn’t part them correctly - some are big and some are really tiny. Is it possible to split my bigger locs so that I can get them all closer to the same size? If possible, is that something you would recommend?
Good information 😊
great analysis!
Thank you!
Ohhhh… I saw your video about parting. Wondering if I should do random parting or diamond with my hair issues?! 4c hair
Either! They just need to fall in between each other to conceal the scalp more and appear fuller
Hi Courtney, thank you for sharing this information w us. I have 4C hair, and it’s very thick and course. How can I tell the density though? (If anyone else sees this and Courtney doesn’t, please help me out 😊❤thanks).
Hi! My pleasure. Density is really the amount of strands on your head. There’s no real way to measure it, but it’s usually just low, medium, or high. You can have a natural hair specialist help you to determine. You said “thick” so I would assume it’s a higher density, but I’d need to see it to confirm
When I come out my locs in Feb after nearly 5 years of locing I had 88 locs they were different sizes breaking off etc. I’m almost v at 1 month now n I have 129 130 in total Wish me luck
Good luck with your new journey! 🫶🏾
Where did you get your necklaces from? I’m so obsessed.
The gold is from SHEIN or Amazon I believe and the other was gifted from a friend’s trip to Mexico. 💗
I have 4c hair, with medium locs and 142 locs I'll be 3yrs in June
Ooo I would love to see them 🥹
Hi!
My last count was at 152!! But i may have combined a few really loose & unraveling ones. Mine will hopefully be small....locs...i do hope they get fatter though!! I had my 1st official retwist...& now...they are all skinny & scalpy....looking again.😮😅 like the 1st day of starter locs!! And she told me not to use water?? I was misting daily...but now im totally confused. 😮
The texture now feels like soft yarn??? I thought i had 4c..but maybe not?? My hair is thin & low density. Hopefully my 150 + locs will help w/ fullness. So far...i still love my little baby locs!!😅😊❤
150 should be fairly full! And usually after a retwist starter locs do look much skinnier. I personally would tell you to keep misting every few days but just don’t drench your hair with water. She probably suggested it because it might make her job easier, but the hair needs hydration!
Greetings goddess, I have a question i combed. Y locs out and now I want them back a year later almost. I'm much thinner around the edges and back of my hair like some ppl. I want thick locs and not too many. I don't care about styling them I do it for the culture 🤎 so do you have any suggestions for like no more than 24/30 locs should I start them as 2 str twist or braids? Plus I deal with inflammation sometimes reason for wanting them to be thicker 😢😊thanks in advance
Hi! A consultation would be best so that I can give you more insight, but two strands would be better than braids in this instance
Gratitude and what side are you located?
@@blackexcellence5484 my pleasure! I’m in Maryland but I offer virtual consultations www.vagaro.com/hairgoalswithcg
I recently decided to loc my hair soon and this was very helpful! Thank you so much!🩷
I'm planning on getting locs in the spring and was pretty sure about medium locs. Now you've got me thinking about doing micro locs but I have super thick hair and am not sure I could sit for the maintenance. How often do you need to go for retwist on micro locs?
Usually 5-8 weeks! I was debating between microlocs and went against it for the same reasons, I’d never want to get my hair done! Lol just research what people have done. I found a happy medium and got small locs and I love them!
@@CourtneyGrayton thanks for the info. It gives me a good idea of the upkeep. I think small loc are what I want.
Love the information that you provided! Thank you. If you start with two strand twists and maintain by interlocking, will you end up with skinny locs near the roots that get fatter as they near the end? Trying to get as much information as I can to make an informed decision. Thank you. :)
Hello! Yes that’s typically what happens
I want to start my locs and I leaning towards smaller locs. My hair looks think in its natural state but when I get a silk press I feel like I have no hair.😩 The front middle part of my hair is really thin. What do you suggest as far as the size and how to start my locs being that I have curly hair?
In general, you should go smaller if you’re looking for a full look, especially with less dense hair. If you need my specific recommendations for your hair, I’d say book a virtual consultation so I can see your hair and we can chat www.vagaro.com/hairgoalswithcg
I think I have 4A hair. My hair is fine and kinda soft. I have a mini afro now, but I wanted locs except I want to skip the beginning stage. Is there any way possible to get starter locs with extensions?
If my hair thickens up can I take the loc out and restart it making more los?
I am semi free form and my locs are not uniform in size will this have a negative impact on styling?
How do you comb out locs if you want to start over?
Saturate with conditioner and slowly comb out using a fine tooth comb
Is this also possible with micro locs?? Or small trad locs?
@@santiabertilus5656 I wouldn’t recommend it but it’s possible
I have 504 Sister Locs. They are still maturing, it’s only been 9mos
Wow! So many!! I wish I could see them lol
My Lord. So you have to always have someone else do it though right
@cynthiaholland13 My sister has 500 sister locs.
She learnt how to fix her own hair.
You don't have to fix them all the same day. Yeah, she takes days to do it.
She says she loves to do it herself.
And yeah, it's worth to watch. Amazing journey. They look beautiful.
Hello 😊
I’ve been wanting to get my hair in locs. It would be my first time. I have 4B hair and fine barely touches my shoulders. Also have a small head lol. I do want my hair to look full but not that full. Also would like extensions just for the length. What would you recommend or suggest please.
Hello! Please book a consultation if you need 1-on-1 help ☺️ www.vagaro.com/hairgoalswithcg
In your opinion would small two strand twist be good for fine low density hair? I’m looking for a full look
Check out this video! Starter Locs: Twists Vs. Coils | Loctician Advice
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Thanks for the tips.. Very informative...
Glad it was helpful!
I want medium locs, but idk if i should start with medium or small locs. Because they get thicker as grow right? If so I don’t wanna get medium locs and they grow from medium to almost large or about Large😂
Typically that don’t expand THAT much! Lol if you start with two-strand twists you’ll have a good idea of what size they’ll be.
@@CourtneyGrayton ok thanks❤️
I think if you pay attention to the size of your parting, then you'll have an idea of the size that they will ultimately be.
@@ImaJiveTurkeyBINGO! Very important tip 💡
My hair is thin 4c, and I'm trying to find an appropriate size so the locs look fuller but wont pop and break eventually from retwists. Any advice?
I’d have to see your hair to give a suggestion
You stay giving us the info we really need! 🥹 Definitely my favorite loc channel on UA-cam
I appreciate that! So honored that you love my content. Thanks so much for being here :)
Hi!!!What is the best method to start micr or small locs
Depends! Def watch this video for my thoughts
Can I accomplish wics on my 3C hair texture? My strands are thin but I have medium fullness... I was thinking about 16-20 wic locs
Hmmm you can get them, but you’ll probably have less than that amount if you want them to be very thick
Another great video! Is brick parting easier to maintain on your own than C parting?
Thank you! 😊
Hi!! My hair in thin, but I would like my locs to look full. Would you recommend getting smaller locs? Like I like the micro loc look but I have spots in my head and feel like I would need small locs to get the best results. Also, I will be seeing derm soon to figure out what’s up with my hair thinning and balding spots.
Great idea to see a dermatologist or trichologist for the thinning! Smaller will always give a fuller look
@@CourtneyGrayton if I do smaller locs… would that mean more scalp is shown?
Thank you so much for your feedback!!
YOUR HAIR IS SO CUTE! 😆
I wanted to start locs only because i already don't comb my hair very often. 2-6 braids/plats and a scarf is what I i wear, because of work (I wear a hardhat). So getting my hair done is a waste of money. I have bra length hair, what are your thoughts on me locing my hair? Thank you
I would definitely recommend it based on what you’ve shared!
Where are you located? Just started my medium coil locs and this video was super informative
I’m in Maryland! Www.Vagaro.Com/hairgoalswithcg
Good morning, I have two strand twist but it’s with fake hair (should I take that out and start over? ) I want to start my process at certain length and I don’t know what’s the best human to use or should I just do it all natural ? Plus I do swim a lot will me having fake hair help keep it twisted ?
I’d say just plan to cut off the “fake hair” at some point, if you feel like you NEED it now.
I think I’m about to sister loc my hair but can’t tell the difference between micro and sister
Sisterlocs are much smaller and are interlocked from root to tip, vs microlocs which are most commonly twists that are only interlocked at the root
i have very thick hair , can i get 72 locs with medium parts ?
I’d need to see your hair to confirm, but typically yes
Question: If someone with 3B (and some 3A & 3C) hair (a little bit past my shoulders) decided to start with microlocs, do you know what the length would look like?
It honestly depends on the method you use to start them. If you start with twists, just imagine whatever your hair shrinks to when it’s wet, is probably the length the locs will be.
@@CourtneyGrayton Okay👍good to know. Thanks!
Blessing a clients questioning 200 2 strand locs small is that ideally accurate for size or more on the smaller or bigger size? Guesting lol
Hi! 200 locs is definitely small
@@CourtneyGrayton ok I knew it lol ty
🙋🏽♀️ QUICK QUESTION:
Should I take my Locs out completely and start over to make them smaller?? Or is splitting my Locs into smaller ones possible? I’m getting so many mixed answers on UA-cam!
Either way will reach out for consult when I return to DMV ❤
Hi! You should start over!
I began with sister Locs medium sized 2019. I switched loctitians and was told I had micro locs. My locs are damaged. I have cut off the locs from the back (10 years of hair growth) and will be cutting the rest off by December. I want traditional locs. I want a number where I can do my own hair if needed. I want medium locs and interlocked. Where are you located?
District Heights, MD www.vagaro.com/hairgoalswithcg
I’d love to help you out
I have 49 medium to large locs. Theyre not uniform (which i like). Love them as i have a small face and fullness isn't for me.
Love that you know what frames your face more!
What size is 0.7m?
That sounds more like a sisterlocs sizing, which I’m not familiar with
Very good info
Thank you! Glad you think so
@CourtneyGrayton Can sisterlocks be switched over to microlocs. Having trouble finding a sister lock consultant & frankly am tired of being held hostage by the technique. I want options when it comes to a loctician. Thanks in advance.