'You can start locs with a two-strand twist, comb twist, or with an interlocking method. You can also let locs form on their own, which is known as free-form locs.' Certified locticians typically perform the interlocking method, so our advice is the book an appointment if you find this particular method speaks to you.There are such a variety of different types of locs, but we’re bringing you all the inspo on Goddess locs. 'There are different types of locs and ways to start them,' she tells Byrdie.

Powell explains there are a few locing methods to try if you want to give the DIY approach a go.

'If you are locing straight hair, you will have to create texture or give your hair enough time to loc on its own.' 'The higher the texture of your hair, the easier it is for your hair to loc up,' Jamila Powell, owner, and founder of Maggie Rose Salon, tells Byrdie.

Nigella Miller is a hairstylist, barber, and owner of Brooklyn-based Nigella Hair Studio.įor starters, you'll want to consider your hair texture and density as you decide on a locing method.

Jamila Powell is the owner and founder of Maggie Rose Salon.Keep reading to find out how to start your locs at home without damaging your hair. To get some expert guidance, we reached out to Jamila Powell, the owner and founder of the Miami-based Maggie Rose Salon, and hairstylist and barber Nigella Miller of Brooklyn-based Nigella Hair Studio. However, starting locs at home can be done if you follow a few rules that keep your hair from breaking during the process. Finding a loctician to start your locs is always a good place to begin. Locs represent the rich Black history and set many on a journey of self-love, acceptance, and spiritual grounding. Meanwhile, white fashion designers and celebrities appropriate Black locs time and time again. Court of Appeals ruling in 2016, denying potential black employees for wearing dreadlocks does not legally constitute discrimination. Locs have long been discriminated against in society and the workplace. As faux locs became popular among Black women, Zendaya walked the Oscars' red carpet with cascading faux locs-to have television host Giuliana Rancic use stereotypical tropes to describe the stunning style.

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