How to start locking your hair

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52K views · 7K reactions | Let’s talk about it! ⬇️   What is instant locking? Instant locs is the process of back combing the hair and crocheting loose hairs to surpass the starter & budding phase of locs. Instant loc do not create “mature” locs because it does not fully lock the hair internally. However it aids in skipping about 6 months of the first process.   I like to start about an inch down to still leave room to palm roll or interlock after instant locking.   Start with the needle facing upright ( numbers towards you) and pull the hook from the left to the right ➡️ then turn the needle over ( numbers facing clients head) and pull again from the left to the right.   Make sure no hair is being snapped and the hair is still staying on the hook 🪝. Work your way down until you have croc Instant Locs Natural Hair, Interlocking Locs, Instant Locs, Back Combing, Loc Extensions, Starter Locs, Loose Hairstyles, Way Down, The Hook

52K views · 7K reactions | Let’s talk about it! ⬇️ What is instant locking? Instant locs is the process of back combing the hair and crocheting loose hairs to surpass the starter & budding phase of locs. Instant loc do not create “mature” locs because it does not fully lock the hair internally. However it aids in skipping about 6 months of the first process. I like to start about an inch down to still leave room to palm roll or interlock after instant locking. Start with the needle…

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Alexis Gwyn on Instagram: "Practice. Practice. Practice!  Finger coiling is a skill, and like any skill, it takes time to master. Don’t expect perfect coils the first time. Keep practicing, parting, coiling, and adjusting until you get the results you love. You can do this! 🌀  For this tutorial, we started with Honey Almond Shampoo & Conditioner, followed by Rosewater Spray to lock in hydration and lower my hair’s pH, leaving it smooth and manageable. I then layered Organic Styling Gel and All Textures Gel for definition. After sitting under the dryer for 30 minutes, I fluffed my hair using a blow dryer and finished with S3 Shine Spray for shine and firm holding spray.  Want to see the full tutorial or learn more about styling and hydrating your short natural hair? Comment WG below, and I Twist Coils Natural Hair, Short Coils On Natural Hair, Coils On Short Natural Hair, Comb Coils Natural Hair, Coils On Natural Hair, Finger Coiling, Head Wrapping, Finger Coils Natural Hair, Coiling Natural Hair

Alexis Gwyn on Instagram: "Practice. Practice. Practice! Finger coiling is a skill, and like any skill, it takes time to master. Don’t expect perfect coils the first time. Keep practicing, parting, coiling, and adjusting until you get the results you love. You can do this! 🌀 For this tutorial, we started with Honey Almond Shampoo & Conditioner, followed by Rosewater Spray to lock in hydration and lower my hair’s pH, leaving it smooth and manageable. I then layered Organic Styling Gel and…

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