COMB COILS VS TWO STRAND TWIST STARTER LOCS | Which will make your hair loc faster???

[@kaysway00]

facts, I feel like it really depends on your hair texture, I have 4c++ hair, started with comb coils... they never once unraveled and were budding after 3 weeks, but I still feel like two strand twists are overall easier for most people and don't look as awkward.

[@DESZREN]

Yes that’s so true!! Appearance wise I def prefer twists over comb coils! But 3 weeks??? That’s crazy!

[@ZBForever]

Mine started budding after two weeks all because I washed my hair a lot sooner than my loctician recommended. So if y’all want to speed up the loc process, try washing your hair it may help.

[@WhatIKnw]

@@ZBForever washing hair makes it loc faster especially if you have 4c hair

[@candice4199]

@@WhatIKnw how much sooner?

[@candice4199]

@@ZBForever how long did you wait to wash it?

[@sydlaw2941]

Just through observation and my experience. I think if you have 4C hair you can use either method and it will loc pretty fast. However with two strand twist due to it not being our "natural" pattern such as comb coils (when we wet our hair it spirals) the hair would tangle more to try to find it's natural form (spiral). My mom started with comb coils and her locs are slimmer and more uniform. Most other people I know started with two strand twist and their locs are thicker and more unique. After all my research two strands was the method for me. Although the first 4 months was me retwisting the ends because they would unravel during washes and create to spirals lol it has gotten a lot better and I love the way they are turning out.

[@mariec3756]

I’m 3 months in. I started with two strand twists because I still have permed ends. I locked my sisters hair but we did instant locs with crochet hook. I did finger coils on my son. They started a couple weeks before I did. All our journeys are different but all are beautiful and forming nicely!

[@anewme00]

I started with finger coils as well! I love it

[@unknwnstarr1777]

I’m 4 month in. Started my own locs with 2 strand twist. Semi freeform 62 locs total. Really thick locs, I’ll be getting my first retwist when I hit 6 months.

[@magiccarpet6230]

Same here!

[@deborahjoy3994]

What's semifreeform

[@KiyXVI]

@@deborahjoy3994 freeforms but you manipulated them to your will to make them loc and look how you want a little.

[@HerBloomingNook]

I like that you made a video contrasting the two by your personal experiences! This video will definitely help those who want to find the answer to this question. I JUST recently put comb coils on my edges because I am recovering from post partum hair loss. The rest of my locs is formed with two strand twists. So I am excited to see how the difference will play out.

[@dorathygift4146]

How did it turn out?

[@HippieKidd]

I wanted to start with coils but my hair would not stay in that style when I was ready to loc up. I’m over a year in now and went ahead with two strand twist, not once did they unravel on me. My hair type is like 4b in the front 4c in the back, and I been free forming. I think so far I’ve only had 3 retwist that I did myself. My hair locked quick in the 1st few weeks you could see budding. I think I only have like 54 locs and they’re pretty thick some of them are kind of flat, but I’m loving it. I really wanted to free form all the way and let my locs come in how they want, but I was too impatient.

[@Insteadofadarklord]

I started my own locs with two strand twist because I wanted thicker locs but a good amount, and I honestly just leave them alone. And I don’t think I could go back to being a lose natural. I’m about to be seven months!!

[@sharifaellis2032]

I'm leaning towards 2 strand twist. Your comment explains the results i want to achieve. My hair is fine and I feel 2 strand twist will give them a fuller look. This is round 2 of my loc journey. I feel confident the 2nd time around will be better.

[@BlackGreedy18]

Which method grows faster and which one locks faster

[@Insteadofadarklord]

@@BlackGreedy18 it depends on your hair type and how I fast your hair grows but I’m my opinion, two strand twists loc faster, and your hair grows faster because they require less maintenance

[@sharifaellis2032]

@@BlackGreedy18 its been one week since I decided to start over. The 2 strand twist seems to be working well for me. I've already washed my hair once and haven't had any issues with them unraveling. I'm confident they'll loc faster than the coils i started out with initially. Coils seemed to take forever to loc along with my own impatience of course. This time I'm not using any tool to rush the loc'n process. I'm going to allow them to do what they do; at their own pace.

[@BlackGreedy18]

@@sharifaellis2032 Ok thanks for the feed back I’m actually starting over myself cause I don’t like the coils look plus they’re unraveling

[@sharifaellis2032]

Thank you for sharing. I needed this information. This is my 2nd rodeo and I feel confident I'll get the results I want this time. Coils didn't work for me. After a year I decided to start over with my loc journey. At 15:12 I heard you say its ok to start over, it gave me a sense of peace about my decision to start thisoc journey again. I also feel differently about starting over because I'm doing it for the right reason this time.

[@miscellaneousish4320]

Started mine four days ago because of your videos ❤️ thank you I’m ready for this journey

[@ninabeena83]

Lol it’s funny how different hair types and methods of starting/maintenance play out. I just hit 8mo, comb coils, mid back hair. I haven’t had any issues with unraveling but omggggg the marrying....the frizz....the hairs escaping the coil/loc 🥴 I mean we’re good and all but it’s like dang y’all ➰👀chill I also have lots of lumps and bumps, which is funny cuz I don’t style at all. It’s just the way they feel like developing with their unruly selves 💅🏾👀 so I let them do them I had a couple barrel twist do’s after my first two loctician retwists and like you said my hair looked so straggly afterwards...meh Plus I agree that I feel like it slowed my process some, even if styling then did help to keep it organized during lockdown, can’t get a retwist phases

[@MzSashaLaRue]

Hey Sis. I’m 2 months and 6 days old on my loc journey, and I love it. I did have my locticion do my starter locs using 2 stand twist. I’m totally love love love them. Right now I’m in the budding stage. I’m loving yours they look beautiful. Tks for the great content.

[@PrettyPink7]

I started with comb coils 6 years ago. I couldn’t do the two strand twists as they wouldn’t stay when I tried it but then I didn’t know what I was doing either. I wash and style and repair my own locs but I had to learn how to do it. But I say to all that have just began your journey hang in there it is worth it. My hair was about your length when I started now they waist length. This is what I wanted and I love my hair. Awesome video.

[@chebytheounce]

so far I’m about 3 weeks into my second loc journey & I have two strand twists. I originally had comb coils , but my hair was so loose that the coils would separate just about everyday. my hair is like a 3b-4a texture and I really like the two strand twists the best. I can already feel my hair starting to bud in the back & im feeling pretty good about my baby locsss ! :3 😋

[@DESZREN]

Yes girl!! That’s awesome ☺️ the back of my hair locs so much faster than the front

[@beepmeepmoop]

i have a pretty loose texture and I feel like my hair is progressing relatively quickly in a two strand twist. I also decided to interlock 2-4 times to hold my root which seems to help prevent my hair from loosening at the root which is what usually would happen with a regular two strand twist

[@brianabradford2872]

I’m 9 months in and my mom started mine with finger coils. I tried two strand twist but I didn’t like it very much and I didn’t feel confident so I took them down and decided to get finger coils☺️I love them so much and watching your videos give me more motivation💙

[@kashmillionaire9888]

love the space buns 😍 & i have twists in right now i did myself but they keep unraveling & it's annoying. 2 people suggested i start over & do comb coils, wish me luck 😭

[@deljean]

Update?

[@jessicab331]

I did that... And I have soft hair and my comb coils are thriving! I think healthy hair is also key... I had no damage and I waited 4/5 weeks before my first wash... I’m also going to a loctician this time around for at least the first 6mos.

[@kashmillionaire9888]

@@deljean I just did twists again tbh, because my goal is semi-free form locs. I realized in my opinion, that the comb coils look more uniform when they loc. so ima just stay strong through this process 😭😭

[@kashmillionaire9888]

@@jessicab331 my hair is soft as well & I Agree that’s why I big chopped before starting cause i had damage, Im glad I did. but your plan sounds good to me 😚

[@deljean]

@@kashmillionaire9888 you got this sis💪🏾♥️

[@tasintamron]

I’m thinking of locking my hair and you are giving me all the information I neeeed! Thank you!! 🥰✨

[@SunshineLocd]

I definitely would still choose two strand twists if I started over, BUT I definitely would be more cognizant of the sizing. I started with twists that were way too small and ended up combining them months later. I then later had problems with unraveling and I wish that could've been avoided. But hey, that's what makes my journey special!

[@sharifaellis2032]

This is round 2 for. I'll be mindful of sizing especially since my hair is fine.

[@BouksFlawsStuff747]

I've tried to coils and the two strain twist neither one worked for me. My hair is so soft. I started the three strains plaits. I'm going on four month locs

[@anikastarseed]

Is your hair permed?

[@yusepe1067]

Hi, how did it go?

[@daniellejones6276]

I’m three months in I have comb coils tho my hair is starting to loc it isn’t fully so I decided to instant loc it myself cus as u kno comb coils unravel and I didn’t wanna go threw that anymore I’m happy with the result and look forward to the rest of my journey

[@KingLink123]

I heard a lot of good things about starting with two strand twists for what I want. I let my hair grow 4 inches with corn rows and box braids first. Now I'm a month in with 2 strands and I love it!!

[@paddycake5554]

I got baby locs 3 months ago with comb coil. I have soft curly hair and my hair loc have started at the ends of my coils. I was wondering if at this point should I switch to two strand twists or just wait for the hair midway to the roots to start locking. When my loc were started I had shoulder length healthy and strong hair. Your thoughts please.

[@Mrespn84]

6 months n 6 days 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 locz with the fade

[@Imstillericaj]

does two stand twists make locs thicker than comb coils?

[@r4innyd4y91]

absolutely

[@LadyMisfit__]

I haven't even started my journey yet 😭 . I have a loc consultation in a few hours . I also recently cut 5+ inches off, but it was from not trimming for 3+ years 🥲 . I have mostly 4c hair, but 4b/4a at the nape. It's going to be hecka short, but I'm okay with that . I have a handful of headbands, and scarfs to use 🤞🏽 . I'm just concerned about the upkeep and trying to retwist them on my own after a few months 🥺. Hoping for the best 😤, also thank you for your point-of-view & information ‼️💜 I'm going with diamond parting and 2 strand twists

[@officialkayi6564]

I started with two-strand twist , because it looks easy to do.

[@BouksFlawsStuff747]

Yesss I am tender headed and nobody is doing my hair and I'm not going to any hair salons

[@anewme00]

I did finger coils. I'm loving it

[@truequeenscorpiocrafter]

Greetings all I don't trust anyone in my head either I started with the twist but then I insta loc'd them and when I washed them the first time I did a pink Himalayan salt rinse.

[@danielleweaver6936]

How long can you wear the two strand twist of your not trying to lock it

[@kimswrld5321]

Aaaawh your cat is gorgeous I love ❤️ cats they so cuddly 😂 I’m just about a month into locking I got comb coils and I know what you mean about the twist coming loose yes plus my hair is thin so I think that what makes them get loose as well so you change your hair from comb coils to two strand twist ty for your info I appreciate it

[@jerrythomas4240]

I’m a 30 yr/old black male. I just got comb coils at a salon. I have the killmonger hairstyle from black panther movie. A taper fade haircut with locs on the top of my head. Unfortunately I’m thinning out near my hairline but my stylist did manage to coil them up. The rest of my locs are pretty long. What kind of oils, gels, solutIons would be best for comb coils? Love your vid! Thx!

[@ykb04]

Need help 🙏🏿 is it possible to two strand ur comb coils or u have to take the coils out?

[@Ariel-kh4ll]

I’m 4 months in. Started my locs with two strand twists and there hasn’t been any unraveling of my hair. The back of my hair locd the fastest and hangs the most. There’s soooo much budding tho and I wonder if the loc will just mold to that shape or if that means the loc is getting thicker. Love your channel btw💜 can’t wait to upload videos soon.

[@deedeemoore6096]

Your locs will definitely mold into shape and the budding process is your hair beginning to form into a actual loc .

[@sydlaw2941]

I'm 5 months in with two strand twist and thought the same. But now that my shrinking stage is almost over I definitely see them becoming thicker and more compacted.

[@omegavend]

I washed my two strand twists for the first time and they held together nicely

[@glogirltee]

mine did too

[@ken2kozy]

girl you are so pretty! also i love the video i wanna start my journey but not sure which method i want to use bc i have 3c hair and i want my texture to show 😭

[@DESZREN]

aw thank you!! I've done some comb coils on a similar texture and they have flourished into some beautiful locs!

[@akirsenrab]

I'm tickled because you had 95% more pros for the 2-strand twists, yet you said you'd rather start with the comb coils. I'm 2 weeks in & I started with comb coils. I have fine strands & medium/low density. I don't know how many I have as it's in a style. I'm debating about taking out the style so I can let the locs be.

[@jaydw2583]

Update on your journey??

[@akirsenrab]

@@jaydw2583 Hi. Are you asking about my hair?

[@jaydw2583]

@@akirsenrab yes. iv been debating between coils and two strand but everyone I ask says different things, so I was wondering how your coils have been since your just starting your journey?

[@akirsenrab]

@@jaydw2583 I’m just under 6 months in my journey now & its going well! In the long run, I do not think it really matters which method you choose to start. There are other factors to consider such as your density, strand size, & size/number of locs. I started with coils because I preferred the look of them vs twists. I think your hair looks more like locs with the coils before it does with twists. It really doesn’t matter, though. One thing I do feel that is a pro with twists (in my opinion) is that it seems like they allow more room for the loc to thicken up. I don’t know if it’s true but based on the YT vids & IG posts it seems that way. Either way is good! Oh & I have like 113/114 locs

[@jaydw2583]

@@akirsenrab I agree the coils look better as the loc up than the twists. 114 is alot, I bet they are beautiful. Thanks for responding, iv always been a indecisive person so I want all the outside info I can get. Ultimately I’m leaning towards coils like my loctitian recommended just wanted to make sure I knew all my options before. Thanks again.

[@michelehamilton8752]

Sis lmao the lean back into "does that make sense" got me weak

[@gloriahenley2288]

Thank you!!! So glad I found this video!

[@khiamonay]

i’m a month and some days in , and i did comb coils which i wish i went with 2 strand twist only because i think my locs are gonna be thin at the root which i hope not

[@tanz777]

personally i am two months w two strand twists and a lot of my ends have had balls at the end or just curled up and sealed on their own. everyone’s journey is different

[@DESZREN]

Yes! That’s the amazing thing about locs! I’ve also noticed the back of my hair locs much faster than the front!

[@KingZyy]

Notifications gang 🤘🏾😌

[@chocobrigade]

Instant locks here! No extensions

[@casiphiaisrael6709]

Hey I’m 8 weeks in I’ve retwisted twice I’m not liking the unglued stage cause my hair is short . I’m ready to comb this hair out cause thy are not locing in the front the back seem to be budding.but I’m retwisting the front ones a lot . Whn I wet it every day thy seem to unravel. Please help any suggestions at all

[@MelaninKween333]

Don't wet your hair until you at least reach 4 or 5 months l, just oil. My locs started to lock faster in the back and the front takes more time to lock.

[@queentiffthagoddess3665]

Water will actually help your hair to loc faster actually. When you wash your hair wash your hair in a stocking cap to keep them from unraveling. Unraveling is not uncommon your hair has to be trained to stay that position it takes a minute for your hair to become trained I’m 5 months in.

[@va.j]

Maybe you could try to do a style to keep your locs from unraveling?

[@ninabeena83]

Use a mist spray bottle to wet it lightly, not too much, and yeah use a stocking cap if you wash. Retwisting the front and retwisting too often may have negative effects, just gotta leave it alone to do its thing - 8 weeks isn’t really long enough to see significant loc’ing, I don’t think

[@classicquirk]

Have you started with twists or comb coils? I know a lot of people with short starter locs that wore wigs outside of the house until they were long enough to do styles. The fact that you are seeing budding is a great sign but don't put to much pressure on yourself your locs will loc when they are ready, 8 weeks is generally too soon to tell :)

[@Tnorteye]

It depends on your hair texture

[@officialkayi6564]

people say two-strand locs faster so now I trying it

[@Mrespn84]

Tell ppl it all depends on their hair texture lol

[@BamaraisedMeNCpaysMe]

I agree! That should've been number one.

[@melaninmoet217]

Yeh, this could've been a 13 second vid, fr. Lol.

[@DESZREN]

Yes lol I like to talk. And I wanted to share my personal experience with both methods because it’s something I get asked a lot. I did put a time stamp at the beginning of the video for those that wanted to skip me talking about everything else!

[@janeencouncil3497]

@@melaninmoet217 you shoulda just went to google then if you did not want an in depth explanation.

[@clempal8886]

@@melaninmoet217 Then you should have watched a 13 second vid and skip this one...fr, lol.

[@itzmar4]

Which method gives you more of a curly goddess loc?!

[@itsjustmeyouknow1098]

i’m really thinking about getting them thank you !!

[@glogirltee]

i started mine with two strand twist.

[@marthandayizeye583]

What looks better

[@laniyapeterson8229]

IMO twists look fuller at first Atleast on my hair. Coils can be” noodley “ at first but I just started locs so idk for sure

[@dreadheadjay7970]

I feel so bad that I started my locs with extension

[@chocobrigade]

I started with instant locs (no extensions) and I still feel like I made a mistake. But i realize that the reason I feel this was is because of the pressure that loc channels put of the 100% pure loc journey, with starting from the ground up with our locs, not using gels to retwist, and no extensions. This pressure makes us feel bad about our real life choices, which is an altogether subtle form of peer pressure, like the popular kids table at school. Don’t stress over your decisions because it’s not like something else. If it’s truly and deeply bothering you, do what you want! But don’t stress because what you did isn’t organic, because who said this journey would be your only journey for the rest of your life?

[@DESZREN]

Hey! Why do you feel bad?? This is a safe space 🤎

[@WhatIKnw]

Water makes 4c hair grow faster in locs /braids

[@richserp9762]

This thumbnail is so me rn

[@LordEternal31]

You are extremely gorgeous & very beautiful 😁

[@keziadalyrimple]

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