What are locs
Locs are rope-like strands of hair formed when hair mats and knots together. They’re the same as dreadlocks, but many people prefer saying “locs” because “dread” has a negative history.
You can start them naturally by letting your hair tangle over time or use methods like twisting or braiding. For a lot of people, locs are more than just hair—they’re about culture, identity, or spirituality. Others just love the look and vibe.
There are several types of locs, and each has its own style, size, and method of starting.
1. Traditional Locs (aka Cultivated Locs)
- Most common type.
- Started by twisting, palm rolling, or braiding.
- Can be thick or medium-sized.
- Neat and can be styled easily.
2. Freeform Locs
- Let your hair do its thing—no manipulation.
- Hair naturally mats and forms into locs over time.
- Often seen as more spiritual or symbolic.
- Usually thicker and more wild-looking.
3. Semi-Freeform Locs
- A mix between freeform and traditional.
- You let them grow mostly natural, but clean them up occasionally—like separating or shaping a bit.
4. Sisterlocks
- Super tiny, uniform locs.
- Installed by a certified Sisterlocks consultant using a specific grid pattern and tool.
- Very neat and lightweight—great for styling and versatility.
- Time-consuming and pricey to install and maintain.
5. Microlocs
- Similar to Sisterlocks, but can be done without the strict method.
- Still small, neat, and versatile.
- Easier to DIY or maintain with less rules than Sisterlocks.
6. Wick Locs
- Big, chunky locs (think Florida/rapper style).
- Formed by combining smaller locs or starting thick from the jump.
- Bold and heavy-looking.
7. Instant Locs
- Created using a crochet hook to lock the hair immediately.
- No "ugly" starter phase—you get mature-looking locs from day one.
- Great for people who want to skip the long wai
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