First Retwist on Two-Strand Twist Starter Locs | Talk Through + Technique | Loctician

Watch me do my clients first retwist! In this video I’m talking through step-by-step and showing you how to retwist with the palm roll method. To prevent buildup and maintain clean parting.
Quick facts: 4 weeks between starting and first retwist
Brick parting
Medium-sized locs
Client did not wash her hair at all
Wore most wigs and headwraps
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[@MarshForever]

Oh sisssss it's the parts for me! I love a perfectionist, especially when it comes to hair. 🥰😍

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you! Yesss clean parts are so important to me 🥺

[@synoviia01]

yessss

[@jamiefortenberry3793]

@@CourtneyGrayton I need to treach how to do locs dreads on my own hair

[@ulicookup]

What does it even mean when y’all say “it’s ___ for me” it’s getting out of hand

[@MarshForever]

@@ulicookup ha!

[@iwon2x896]

I just wanna say THANK YOU soooo much for showing me in detail how to do a retwist without all the “extra” yada yada you got rite into it and explained in grave detail how to get started and how it looks in the end. I recently started my daughter loc journey with 2 strands and she is up for her first retwist!! I was nervous at first but I’m ready and excited to see how it turns out!! So thank you 🙏🏽

[@CourtneyGrayton]

It’s my pleasure!!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Hope everything went well 💕

[@chrissyyy777]

i started my loc journey today (two strand twist) wish me luck guys!! ❤️❤️

[@blackheartcardigan]

I started this week too!

[@jamierooks848]

How is it going? I’m starting mine up now been couple days

[@chrissyyy777]

@@jamierooks848it’s going good, i’m actually about to get them taken out and put back in so they can be smaller!!

[@MsBeeBee1031]

How's it going?

[@MarioPoitier-d1k]

Good luck 🤞

[@Lisais23]

Damn I need to come to you to get my retwist! You did a FANTASTIC job! Me going on 1 month of having my two strand twists! Blessings to everyone on their loc journey!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you so much! I'd love to service you

[@Lisais23]

@@CourtneyGrayton I wish! If i ever find myself in the D.C orMD area I definitely will! I live in FL

[@getrealhood]

1 month for me too. I have so many questions. Like how is it supposed to loc up if we keep taking it out to retwist?

[@Lisais23]

@@getrealhood you dont take it out to retwist. You twist over and over. When you make new growth you retwist it but you dont take it down. Look at how in the video she never takes it down

[@MH-wo5lj]

@@Lisais23 so in this video she did a deep wash of the twists. Wouldn't they unravel? im going on 1 month an idk if my hair is ready for a retwist yet

[@juanitasealey5451]

You were so gentle. Literally she didn't flinch one single time. Your care is evident. 🥰

[@rell1xlive]

It’s hella satisfying learning how the process is

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Good to know! 🤗♥️

[@PurposefulPursuits]

Yes I loved this video and would love to see more client videos especially those at different phases of their loc journey. I can’t wait until my hair and scalp heals and I can start my locs

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thanks so much for watching! ☺️ I’m excited for your healing as well

[@PurposefulPursuits]

@@CourtneyGrayton thanks so much

[@huntsvillegirl9581]

Man this is like watching art being created❤

[@nakitapayton181]

Love love it. I started a 2 strand twist on my hair 2 weeks ago.. im so glad you are keeping yourself safe and your clients.. Her hair is beautiful

[@jessicadalton4149]

Thank you for sharing. I love the simplicity of this retwist. I have been maintaining my own locs as well as my son's for over two years now and I am about to begin starter locs on my neice. I needed to find more tutorials that would guide me in this because I've never done starter locs. I needed to see how to do that first retwist and this was just what I needed to see. Thanks again!

[@mai-linhmainor5965]

Do some research on locsmything. You won't regret it

[@pro_cora4774]

Definitely Satisfying Watching Someone Get Their Hair Done Especially Locs ❤️

[@whitneysculfield7009]

On my second set of locs, and from day 1 of both sets I just want to thank you for being so professional, honest, and informative! I believe in this journey because of you! Blessings!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I appreciate that! Thank you so much for trusting my knowledge.

[@yamekawebb9416]

I just started my locs July 31, 2021 and my stylist did mine just like this. I loved your video. Very detailed and your clients hair texture is beautiful! Great work! Continued success to you!

[@carisssarai6700]

Omg u started ur Locs on my birthday

[@tiaaaliya80]

Angles... perfect.. info given... perfect... loved the video. I'd love to see lots mote of what you do!!!!

[@napfreedom2153]

Started my son's locs with two strand twists a month ago! Did his first wash and retwist yesterday. We love ❤️ them, I'll be locing my own the ssme way, by years end. Might I ask how you became a loctician, I was thinking 🤔 of seriously learning.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I have recorded a video explaining how I became one, but didn’t know if people would want to see it! I’ll find the footage and edit it ❤️ congrats on starting your son’s locs. Glad things are going smoothly

[@kayceejuly19]

Finally a video of hair that looks like mine for starter. I’m gonna try to do this myself 🙌🏽

[@allegralockett1567]

Beautiful results. So glad that I found and have subscribed to your channel.

[@elishaburton9578]

Very satisfying to watch! 😍 love your technique too!! I can’t waittttt to start my loc journey 😁🥺🥳

[@andreatreas]

Could we have a locs wash day video? Pre-wash treatment, shampoo, conditioner, after wash treatment recommendations would be helpful.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Sure!

[@andreatreas]

🎶Thank you🎶

[@bridgetthackett2150]

Out of all the videos I've seen yours r the best ever!!!🤑😍

[@445jrod]

Considering the lock journey. Love that the client appeared to be watching Janet lol my woman. Anyway great help.

[@vernettapigott3233]

I love how you parted her hair beautiful locs

[@UptBree]

You really make me want to start my loc journey😭 So Talented I love it 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@LamarlovesJesus]

Jesus Christ loves us so much he died on the Cross for our sins and rose from the Grave, Give your life to Jesus

[@CourtneyGrayton]

🙏🏾

[@Digitalknifeparty]

🙄

[@casonwagner6354]

Selah, Amen.

[@prodbyelmo]

Amen

[@tyneshamatthews266]

Amen I love Jesus ❤

[@cieraharris3727]

Best starter loc video thanks just did my sons and they turned out great !

[@veronicalarkin2839]

Absolutely neat precise and just perfect 👍🏽

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you!

[@FarrahParis]

Can we please have more client videos? I love them so much

[@livm.2977]

As a lefty I appreciate this video!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Yesss hey lefty!

[@him4823]

This is how my hair looks like😂. God bless you! I have hope fr. Big Nobs here

[@JTDOOM420]

My first retwist was 9-27 and my hair was similiar to this when she was done. This made me feel so much better about my journey! I love my loctician but I wish you were in Cincinnati 😞 😂

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I wish I could clone myself!! lol but I'm glad this helped ease any nerves surrounding your journey

[@tylerwasabi]

Damn this size and parts are PERFECT

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you!!

[@jazlannb1573]

So I two strand my hair and planning to loc but I did these effortlessly and had no part, just grab and go. I plan to retwist my locs as time goes on but Is this smart and would I create breakage if it's not even parts

[@CourtneyGrayton]

People do this all the time and it’s not the worst thing! It may be a good idea to have a professional look at it maybe once just to make sure your locs have a solid foundation! But you should be fine

[@1051_fam]

Coming up on my first month in a week, only difference is mines was started 3 strand braid at the root and 2 strand twist the rest of the way, great video , thanks 🙏

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thanks for watching! It's my pleasure

[@nakitapayton181]

I cant do it with the comb like that. I just do my regular twist..🤣. You are really good

[@Willspeakthetruth]

Hi, loved the video but was wondering - why don’t you twist the ends tightly?

[@naaeboogiie8985]

Really enjoyed this video

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you!

[@lifewithadaeze2128]

Umm I love this video and the process! But why gatekeep the products? Is it your own personal products? I would’ve loved to recreate this look!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Not gatekeeping the products! Just not interested in promoting brands who aren’t paying me lol but now I have an Affiliate link: amzn.to/3cQoAmp

[@thabaddestbaby]

I'm starting my locs with two strand twist. I was a kinky curly girl so what suggestions you have for the locing process. I know I will try to go a month without washing.

[@chevtaylor5591]

Great video, watching from 🇬🇧 love watching your content❤

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you so much! That means the world to me

[@useless2825]

Man.. I wanna restart.. I’m only a week in with the two strand twist method and I only have about 40 something Two strand Twist in and the parts aren’t the way I wanted them.. Only thing stopping me from going back is the fact I don’t want my loctitian to think I’m ungrateful or anything. Should I go to a different person or try doing them myself. Also can I do a twist out now and let the hair loc up that way? I did not start with comb coils

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Hmm, if you think the loctician could do the parts the way you want them, go for it. If not, go to someone else. You’re not ungrateful, you just want your hair a certain way, like most ppl. Don’t feel guilty! If you take the Twists out and let it Loc up your parts may still not be how you want them, but I’ve heard of ppl doing that.

[@BlessedDivinely]

@Courtney - If the client intentionally had two strand twists during her initial install, why did you do comb coils at the back of her hair during the retwist?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Because a coil would shrink and most likely hold better than a two strand twist, given the texture of her hair in the back. If you saw her hair today, you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between the coils and the twists.

[@BlessedDivinely]

Interesting. Thanks for your response.

[@ChelseaDebrah-d5f]

I have terrible seborrheic dermatitis so if I don’t wash my hair with a prescription shampoo at least every 10 days, I have terrible buildup, itching and scalp peeling. I am worried about not washing my hair for that long. Any tips?

[@Alseidiking101]

Question. I noticed you combed her twists out before you retwisted. Does combing it then retwisting delay your hair from locking?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Nope! Just allows me to lay it flatter/neater

[@CourtneyGrayton]

And distributes the product evenly

[@Ako0421]

very nice job! what product are you using on her hair ??

[@folarinbolanle4440]

And I was here thinking I can't retwist my starter locs at 4weeks...please share the products you used to avoid build 👍

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I shared the gel in this video! Retwist One Year Loc Journey | Coils | Palm Roll | The Gel I Use kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2qrfnuglquiY80

[@mshoneyb9254]

Okay so this has been my question… so if I start locs with two strand twist, when you do a retwist you still retwist the roots going to the right? Because I did the two strand twist with the right side going over the left… so I don’t twist the new growth the same way (to the left/counter clockwise) do the retwist to the right (clockwise) anyways?

[@denisehinton3253]

I'm going to retwist my son's hair, someone else did his initial twists but I want to learn to do them myself. What specific products did you use?

[@nakiadillard9457]

This is beautiful and super helpful. Did the video with the product information drop yet?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you! My pleasure. I’m actually testing out my own products, so I’m going to wait to share those when they launch, instead of someone else’s product. Hope you understand.

[@SimplyIntoMyNAILS]

I love your videos. Watching a retwist is so relaxing. May I ask you a question please: I recently installed my starter locs with comb coils about 5 weeks ago. I retwisted at 3 weeks because the roots unravelled, I think because I was spraying with rosewater almost daily for the first 3 weeks. My hair started budding (I think it's budding not bunching) at 2 weeks! Is this normal? My natural hair is a mix of 4B, 4C and 4A and tangles like crazy when loose so I expected it to loc easily but I'm surprised at how quickly it seems to have happened. My starting point was 1 year of healthy (recently trimmed) growth after shaving my head for 2 years. The retwist is holding well after 2 weeks and I've eased up on the rosewater, just spraying the ends - not the roots this time....

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you so much for watching! Yep, that’s normal! 😌 Plenty of my clients experience some budding in that same amount of time

[@SimplyIntoMyNAILS]

@@CourtneyGrayton Thank you so much for replying. That has helped me loads to know I'm not imagining it. 🙂

[@blasianprincess8763]

Dont spray daily. Do 2/3 times a week cause itll become kess effective. Its not needed daily

[@sandilekhupe]

Thank you for the content, I'd love to get clarity on the two stand twists, so you don't start to loc the entire twist together you separate the twists and loc the individual strands? The point is to get that curly texture at the end right? I would love to start mine I wish I had an experienced loctitian, I'd appreciate any help

[@sandilekhupe]

Also how do you deal with unraveling?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I let the entire twist loc! Her texture is what gives the curly ends

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Putting your locs in a style will help prevent unraveling

[@mariogentry4238]

Quick question. I had two strand twists before going on vacation and after 3-4 months, should I take down my two strands or leave them as is for a retwist if my loctition is washing them

[@brendagillespie-es5oy]

Courtney,where are you located? I’m in Orlando , orange county. I am watching your video from 2yrs ago.please reply

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Hi! Maryland

[@allinwithnicoleandfam]

Hello, I love your work Love! Is that shea butter you're using to retwist?

[@prettigirladriane]

Hello. I am about to retwist my daughters starter locs for the 1st time. What are the best products to use?

[@PsycheKnowledge]

Hey I just started my two strand locs and I have big parts and the twist is starting to unravel at the bottom of the twist is that normal?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

That is normal. If your hair is long enough, put it in a style to prevent further unraveling!

[@jasont5009]

Nice and neat work

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@ReggieB4]

Hey I loved this video! I’ve had my locs for about 5 months now. I’ve been doing 2 strand retwist style to my locs people said I should wait every 3-4 months for a retwist is this good or should I do it sooner?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I recommend 4-8 weeks! If you go longer, make sure to at least wash your hair in between

[@cassandrabanks278]

Love your videos ❤️

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I’m glad you do! Thanks for watching ♥️

[@mrpantophlet2765]

JESUS IS COMMING BACK SO PLEASE SHARE THE GOSPEL AND ACCEPT HIM AS YOUR GUIDE, SAVIOR AND KING

[@loxstar81]

You got skillz!

[@nellyd9280]

Oooooooooo, the parts are a delight!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you! ♥️

[@funkyblaze]

Hi how is the proces when it comes to no grid/ freestyling i mean when you just dont want to see a grid.. not freestyling all the way... do you have an example video or something? this is the brik grid system right? And why do i see coils in this video? How does the new growth become 2 strands or do the not so then it is a 2 strand method and after that is mixes in with coils?

[@sofkinwhat8251]

Her parts look like the same size as mine and I was told that I would have “Thick” locs because of that..I don’t mind..I just wonder how Thick they would be? I’m not trying to have them super huge..more like a medium loc…that “thick” comment makes me want to start over with smaller parts. I like the thickness of Lacee Rise” locs…everyone’s journey is different but I like the thickness of her locs.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

It really depends on your hair density tbh! What method did u start with?

[@kevindavis8978]

What product did u use

[@gameingwithbuggman09caedon29]

can i get barrels on my 2 strand twist starters?, im getting my 2nd retwist saturday!

[@maire962]

Is shea moisture cream good for starter locs??

[@ygbodybuilder3023]

So what is different two strand twost and two strand twist starter loca

[@BeingErikaWhite]

I’m trying to learn to retwist my niece’s hair. This is fast. Lol

[@zandarahenry7918]

What kind stuff used for hair

[@noahmcconico5006]

I had a question about locin up hair.Is it possible to start locs by having 2 strand twist that were blow dried

[@B.Akpom1911]

so at the end, are they still known as two strand twist or coiled? also what type of hair does this lady have ? thx!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Her hair is still two-strand twists! I retwist at the root. I’d say she has 4a hair

[@hershpatrice2482]

What’s a good beauty supply store twisting gel or product to use on starter locs. I know all the good stuff you have to order online but the waiting is not an option at the moment.

[@latoshab.8557]

Hi I been watching your videos and I love them...Why did you cut your locs off...I ask cause I'm thinking about getting 2 stand twist locs.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Hello! I cut them off because I was having scalp issues, but I’ve started a whole new set - check out my hair journey playlist here kzbin.info/aero/PLuyVaOsDyxnNMUbkVU-asiRDoqQTNwBbf&si=MEqfLSk7dicm_42j

[@getrealhood]

Mine have been in almost 5 weeks before my first retwist an still looks pretty neat? Is that bad?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

That’s good!

[@BeeChance]

What twisting cream are you using?

[@favouredWoman777]

How long should on wait until washing their hair after 1st retwist

[@elianahebrew5683]

Do you put her under the hair dryer or do you allow her hair to air dry. Which is the best method air dry or blow dryer?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Under the hair dryer! Medium heat 30 mins

[@hennoss]

Undeniable 💪

[@RonishaLB]

Courtney I wish you were in Cincinnatiiiii

[@CourtneyGrayton]

😭😭😭

[@yymew2]

i got dandruff in starter loc coils, what do i do?

[@Bambino..]

How does the locs mature if you take them out to do the two strand for every retwist?

[@shallowlagoon7725]

that’s what i was wondering 😂

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I didn’t take anything out, i retwisted the locs i had already made

[@Kierrapov]

New subscriber right here 🥰

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thanks for subbing! It means a lot!

[@Kierrapov]

You're welcome.. you have great content BTW

[@kimberlythomas3648]

Can we see an update?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I haven’t seen her in a while but I’ll try to find footage from my last retwist with her

[@ApthisApthat]

What do you use to edit the video to slow mo and fast motion?

[@Ladygadiva]

Thank you for this video❤

[@prod.bychiefkb6927]

Nice video, about how many locs would you say this is?

[@tashanegordon1056]

What size do you consider her parts .. (regular/small / medium etc)

[@madiewilliams7605]

What if your have ball spots on top can you add hair to it

[@shaneikiyasteel7073]

I'm really conflicted...does it really matter (will the thickness of my locs be influenced) whether I do coils v. two strand twists for starter locs? I have course, dense hair. Goal for locs: health, a full look (80-120 locs), and neat parts (not really concerned with thickness 'cause I know my hair will do its thing there). As a loose natural I wear two steand twists all the time, are there any benefits to doing coils besides them locing "faster" because it's in a single, cylinder state? Also, do you have someone to recommend where I could see their loc journey starting out with each one method so I could get a better feel for that process?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Hi! You can check my social media pages to see my clients’ journeys!

[@royhenderson1581]

I,love your locs, video please 🙏 keep me posted 📫

[@santojorge3389]

What if I have a free parted design? is it bad that I don't use a rattail comb?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Nope that’s not a bad thing

[@38127sniper]

Great content love I subscribed

[@kimedwards4552]

🤔may I ask how is wrapping two strand?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I’m wrapping the frizz around the loc that was started as a two strand twist

[@tasiamichelle3674]

How much did you charge for this? They’re so clean too🖤

[@CourtneyGrayton]

$75!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

And thank you 🥰

[@Zen_Nurse]

I was looking for two strand twist…aren’t these coils?

[@t_sizzler_2032]

Looks like the client had 2 strand twists but they were combed out and unraveled into coils

[@Mrs_Canary]

Will locs grow flat if using wigs and scarfs between retwists?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

They shouldn’t, unless it’s worn 24/7

[@Akeem2real96]

I went from 5 month Freeform locs to two strand twist I was curious does that reset locing progress because when I got them two stranded I was told they were very locced up and also that’s the reason they chose to two stranded them

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Nope, you'll still be loc'd!

[@TheLifeOfNaya]

How long do I wait for a retwist with these two strand twists

[@CourtneyGrayton]

4 weeks

[@reponse8001]

I got normal 2 strand twist I don’t know if it was starter locs what would I do to make them locs? Do I unravel the twists and book a retwist with the parts and twist outs?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

If you like the parts/size, just leave them and book a retwist

[@BeingErikaWhite]

Do you have a tutorial