How to Start Locks on Natural Hair

Once you have made the decision to lock your natural hair, the next step is to decide on the best method to use. There are a variety of ways to begin this process, but the best place to start is deciding if you are going to do your own locks or go to a professional.

The actual process of starting and maintaining locks is very simple. The issue is that it can be time consuming, especially as your hair grows, and it requires a lot of patience. If you would like to start your own locks, read further for the basic steps to help you with this process.

I have heard there is a way to begin locks on relaxed hair but I do not know what that takes. I want to share with you the process I have learned for starting locks on natural hair with all of the relaxer either cut out or not there to begin with.  But first, let me mention the different types of locks.

FreeForm Locks
From my understanding FreeForm locks are basically locks that grow without any twisting.
SisterLocks
This lock method is done by using a special technique that has to be done by a trained person. The locks are very small.
Manicured Locks
These locks are medium to thick in size and receive regular maintenance. The type of locks I want to discuss today are the manicured locks.

Without taking an official poll, I would say that manicured locks are the most popular. This type of lock is what I see mostly but I could not say for sure. And to me, it seems they are the easiest to start and take care of on your own.  FreeForm locks may seem easiest but I don't know. And, I don't want to speak on what I don't know.

Starting your locks
When I was free strand natural I would 2 strand twist my hair from time to time and either wear that as a style or "pop"(pull them apart gently)  them twists and wear the curly fro style it produced. So this was logically the best way for me to begin my locks.

I hesitated because I knew that this beginning would be how my locks would grow so I wanted to get it right. For this reason, some people go to a professional to get there locks started and nurtured until they get to a certain point and then take over the maintenance. This is perfectly fine. I considered it but I just prefer to do my own hair.

I finally accepted the fact that my locks might not be perfect but they will be fine. So I did my set of 2 strand twists to begin my lock journey and have not looked back.

Getting your Hair to Lock
Putting in the 2 strand twists is just the beginning. There are steps and phases your hair will go through as your locks mature. Some parts of this journey is fun and other parts is frustrating. But as you will learn and hear very  often in the lock world, you have to be patient. Your locks will develop and they will grow, but it takes time.