*VERY DETAILED* Two Strand Twist Starter Locs At Home | Heat Damage, Products, Maintenance + More

[@TheBenitaAngela]

I’m watching this two years behind but I’m contemplating starting my own locs. And I’m SO with you on forgoing a loctician. I’m not feeling paying someone hundreds of dollars to two strand twist my hair when I do that on a regular basis. I’m basically just paying them to part my hair real good and…. That’s just not worth it to me.

[@yamsnmac]

You made me just decide that maybe I need to just do mine instead of paying someone

[@mickaylawalker3297]

i started mine 4 days ago and the shrinkage is real ,but i'm waiting patiently .

[@ninihughe3838]

Hey Ladies.. how much is a loctician???

[@relaxinggoddess]

@@ninihughe3838 starting at $175 for starter locs here in Chicago. then $300+ for a wash, retwist, maintenance etc. smh

[@laurynharper7571]

I am also looking at this 2 years behind. I decided to start my loc journey and was going to go to someone to start the journey and to keep going to them. I was gonna start it today but she was a no show 😒 so I have decided to just do it myself at this point!

[@angelamckinney5537]

Can you post the 2024 loc journey? I would love to see how your locs look now!

[@Rokia2003]

Washed my hair tonight. Starter locs coming up on Saturday

[@monicathebeautiful6483]

You skipped the most important part... How you parted the top of your head. 🤔

[@zakaijalen2368]

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[@phillipsimon2966]

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[@zakaijalen2368]

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[@zakaijalen2368]

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[@shataviareed6522]

My sister did my comb coils in 2016. I had dreads until a few months ago when I Comb them out( i had 156 and it was such a long process) now I’m here to start my locs again because this loose hair journey ain’t it. I’m too busy for this 😆

[@dawnhawkins9699]

I just had a baby and do not have time to wash in sections, condition, and detangle in the shower. I get six mins tops 😅 locs, here I come!

[@icewyd2228]

how long did it take to comb them out

[@royalgems5185]

Dang all that labor,, at least u done what u wanted though.how many days/weeks to take them loose? Was your hair still thick afterwards? Any regrets on relooking?

[@shataviareed6522]

@@royalgems5185 it took me 30 mins to take down on loc. I took many breaks so it took me like three months to take them down. Because my hands would cramp up. My hair was pretty thick. I needed a trim so so badly. But I been experiencing with crochet hairstyle lately. I regret nothing.

[@528Chris]

@@shataviareed6522 why did u need a trim?

[@klynn8308]

Beautiful and perfect! I searched how to do starter locs with two strand twists to learn how to start my granddaughter’s locs, and your video came up. Great job!

[@Luvurselffirst]

Same here

[@sharronb5152]

I just finished twisting my hair and I should’ve watched videos before starting the locs lol now I have to go redo them and make sure they are all twisted the same way. Thank you for the video & I love how your hair turned out 💕

[@diannap6631]

Had my first set started by my hairdresser. Took them down after 2yrs because i needed a do over and wanted them larger with better parting🥰 thank u for this videoooo. Im excited

[@iAm83raine]

I started with heat damaged hair and you would never know. Can’t wait to see your joinery. New subbie. ❤️

[@SharmelLynnette]

bee raine that’s good to know about the heat damage, give me hope 🙌🏾. Thanks for subscribing

[@3Lallnaturalrach]

omgeee gives me much hope, i’m not cutting my hair!

[@rodnekajaee]

Did you have to cut off the heat damage?

[@iAm83raine]

@@rodnekajaee I did cut it off before locing. I have two that I eventually cut at about the year mark. But it was only about a centimeter

[@welma943]

came here after watching your latest upload. Wow, the growth volume and all. Three years make a huge difference.

[@Poundcake921]

I cut off all my heat damage once I twisted my hair...the ends were soooo straight...they wouldn't have stayed if I kept them in...cut off about 2-3 inches of damage like a mini big chop...

[@rhythmoflove2]

So glad you decided to redo them because the first attempt was too big and the parting was off. In my opinion, you don’t need to add hair to your locs because as they mature the heat damage sections will cure itself. Beautiful hair, enjoy the journey!

[@SharmelLynnette]

Knotty Knotty thank you and the added hair ended up slipping out within a week so I’m gonna leave it as is lol

[@SincerelyKB]

Absolutely love them already!!! Can't wait to see how they transform over time!! ❤

[@SharmelLynnette]

KatherinePlusBeauty thank you! ♥️

[@gailpiva126]

One of the most informative easy to watch videos and I’ve watched A LOT! You are a natural on camera and answered all my questions. I’m in the research stages and starting my locs this weekend. Your hair looks amazing. Can’t wait to watch more videos from you.

[@Luvurselffirst]

Notes from the video on products used: Rose water spray to help with moisturizing. Marley hair to make any buns fuller and for versatility. Kikobe whipped hair butter. And products from napstar a loctition based in new york for A retwist gel it firms the hair. For heat damaged hair kinky human hair purchased from napstar used for loc repair. The hair felt rough and a bit synthetic. Ive decided to loc my own hair using the method you used. My reasons are convenience, style, strength of hair mind and spirit. And length. Thank you for this video.

[@cheydia]

Took me 10 years to agree with my decision to loc my hair😊. I had to use the 2 strand twists because hairstylist said my hair was too soft. It's been a month and my soft hair is being difficult 😮 untwisting and growing. Not sure what to do but glad I got them

[@fimblywimbly]

I know it's been two years since you made this video but thank you so much. My girlfriend has been talking about starting to loc her hair and I've been trying to research as much as possible so I can help her when she does. Sadly, I didn't get to learn about curly and coily hair during beauty school bc of living in a majority white town, so being able to find resources so I can help my love is so nice. Thank you

[@ebonykek]

I've been looking into starting my locs 4 years but I'm finally ready to do them. I love the way ur locs look so this will be the way I start mine as well!!

[@carriezeigler7984]

I am thinking about locing my hair and I am definitely going to do the two strand twist method and I am so happy that I found your video on your starter locs. You did a great job with showing how to begin your locs. You look beautiful in your end results. 👍🏾❤️

[@JERZGIRL201]

Your twists are beautiful. Thank you for the detailed vid 😍. I can’t wait to see your progress! I colored my ends about the same color is your a couple of weeks ago, and now I’m ready. Nappstar is on my list of who I want to maintain my locs since I live in this area... but later on down the road. I love her! Anyway Happy journey luv!

[@khuzdz4227]

I feel so much better. We added a small amount to a few of my locs too.

[@learningbuilding]

this was published on my Birthday. the Universe knew! definitely subscribing 🙌🏾💯💯

[@529pm]

they look so good! definitely think i’ll follow your parting style. it looks full and you have a beautiful amount.

[@michelelamour4808]

So happy i found this video im starting my locs and my hair is the same length and texture as yours .so I will following your journey to help with mines

[@keshiat.4708]

u did a awesome job. i really like it!I think I may try these locs instead of the sistalocs cause I just can't see myself doing those tiny tiny locs I have no patience for that.

[@DestinationDionna]

You look soooooooooooooo cute. I am starting my loc journey soon, and now I'm considering the two strand twist. Thanks for sharing.

[@anikastarseed]

I was gona do loc extensions but I feel like I don’t wana carry anything to do with fake hair in my head bc of weave even buying it stresses me out like it did with tryna figure out what weave n braid I’ll use so I’m gona start from scratch have peace of mind I really can’t deal but I wish I could of but I chose to start fresh

[@MissTifney]

Congrats on the journey ! Started mine 5/4/20 ; we got this ! ♥️

[@SharmelLynnette]

MissTifney ♥️♥️

[@1987gradybaby]

Started mines 5/4/22

[@ashliirvin965]

Subscribed cause we have the same texture and I am starting soon! Thats hard to find! Yessss! 😍

[@T_Sidney]

I just started my locs 4 days ago and I'm going thur the same issues. I think my loc should be smaller. I'm diffently gonna change it up. Thanks for the video🥰

[@billiealexander3480]

This video is perfectly explained and done you're a saint, thanks!

[@SamSkiBaby]

Your twists are really cute on you! I'm watching this late but I researched to see if I'm starting my daughter's 2 strand twists correctly to start her loc journey. I just got done with 1/2 of her head and I'm so excited! I had to quit for the night, her hair is down her back so it's taking quite awhile lol. I'm going to take a look at your other videos now too see how your journey is going 😊

[@shaqramirez8066]

Absolutely beautiful! I have texturized hair and will be starting my loc journey this wknd. Wish me luck

[@tootie7425]

Not bangyang lol but they look beautiful tho i love it. I just started mines today. I can’t wait to see how yours turn out

[@shanaemccain2370]

I so appreciate the gems 💎 u was dropn.. I have been natural since 2015 & have recently been entertaining locs/twist & etc. A million thanx sis. *Ur hair looks beautiful 😍🔥🔥🔥

[@SharmelLynnette]

Thank you!! ♥️

[@HisfavoriteSyn]

Congrats on your journey. I started mines with coils . I’m 4 months into my journey. I look rough. I think 2 strand will twist look a little neater I kinda regret it but I’m already in it lol & I’m going to get through it.

[@SharmelLynnette]

S D N Y thank you and it’ll all be worth it in the end 🙌🏾

[@quett2014]

You did a good job I hope you are maintaining it yourself

[@rafaelbrathwaite9487]

Just started my locks journey today. Concerned about maintaining

[@brittanyhague5410]

I can't wait!!! Starting tomorrow!!!

[@shugaplumc]

What lipgloss is that wow 😍😍😍

[@theeprettiestbraat5973]

What products did you use on your hair ?

[@aliciac_4898]

Beautiful start!! If you dont find the rose water at the beauty supply,, i know for sho amazon has it,, thats where I brought mine from!!

[@SharmelLynnette]

Alicia Chambliss thank you! And yea I ended up ordering from amazon lol

[@kaneshap.6146]

Plain distilled water works well too. And it's WAY cheaper than rose water. Just an idea. :)

[@aliciac_4898]

@@kaneshap.6146 absolutely

[@monique2799]

You did a terrific job sis.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I just started doing my own twist locs. Did you clip your ends before you apply your locs

[@chantisegreen8114]

This video help I but mine In & they was coming out at the end & I was bout to take them out

[@jeandowningsmith1015]

You stared it with the 3 strand braid and than went into a 2 string and twist am I right

[@lovechris3732]

Hey question, when doing this do I blow dry my hair fully or don’t blow dry at all?

[@Journey2sanctification]

You look beautiful from beginning to end! TYFS and your hair is beautiful!!!! Oh and the way those edges were slayyyyedd!!! Love it!!!

[@jrashelle123]

Your starting locs are very beautiful and looks really good on you. Thank you for this video ( very professional) it’s given me some great ideas. I have very beautiful hair but I’m really considering starting my love journey and assisting others on this journey as well.

[@deidraberry3639]

Your skin is amazing!

[@shereewhite4828]

Great job, your dreads & make-up are beautiful!

[@SharmelLynnette]

Thank you so much!!

[@eb..4453]

Can u list the product u used for locking also the moisturizer

[@beushaqaedam]

Girl, they look soooo good 😩😩😩😩 I'm always making my twists too thick and they end up looking like puffs, so it looks weird. I'll try to part my hair like yours and see how it turns out, hope it comes out well 😅

[@TJ-dn3jj]

Started my journey today. Your video helped a lot. Thank you so much.

[@SharmelLynnette]

You are so welcome! All the best on your journey!

[@lyricwilliams-thaGoddess]

Doing starter locs in my daughter hair this weekend

[@troysweets7638]

Starting my locks today. Thank you for this video . im excited & nervous. You did great . you look beautiful

[@taylordavis818]

I’ve been debating starting locs for about a year now and I’ve finally got the decision that I’m gone start them, and two strand twist was the easiest method for me. I have roughly mid back length 4a hair. Would it be better to start them with my natural curl pattern or could I blow dry it first?

[@Abmarp]

I would start with natural curl pattern

[@jaybrick8973]

Yeah I think im going to start my locs with 2 strand twists I start my journey next week

[@Kimberlyzuniquejourney]

Your hair is so freaking cute!!!

[@jananjohnson455]

Just started my daughter locs

[@khuzdz4227]

Your beautiful already. The locs look so pretty on you.

[@jem_aquariusmoon]

You look so pretty! Question: When do you take out the clips? Is it when they’re dry or just overnight? Again, love how your locks look on you!

[@AdoreVictoria1]

I love the size you chose

[@SjRosexoxo]

I'll be starting my own very soon. Thank you for this video and your hair looks great.

[@dejadre4]

It's beautiful 😊

[@jasminecarter5231]

Omg let me subscribe. I started 3 days ago and we have the same texture almost. Girl we are in this together 😂✊🏾❤️

[@taquilabutler4544]

Will you still wear wigs over your locs, and braids also?

[@SharmelLynnette]

Taquila Butler yes I will! At least in the beginning. I have a couple videos coming soon

[@donyamaxwell6852]

Starting my locs right now can’t wait thanks for the motivation

[@deshawnaprice6840]

You’re pretty sis!!!

[@abeni4703]

Did you use gels or any product to hold it in place, or just water?

[@royhenderson1581]

You,did,a,perfect, job, on,your, loc,i,love

[@DB101415]

Congratulations on starting your loc journey! 🎉🎈🎊 They look great! ❤️❤️❤️ On another note, I love your African Pendent. Where did you purchase it?

[@tashijohnson5450]

I’m three weeks in with my two strand twist, I’m so nervous

[@livinglifewithshadae]

About to restart mines. Had mines for 3 years ago and took them out. About to redo mines tonight

[@lovedspirit91]

I've been considering locs for years and finally decided beefier my 30th birthday its time. I did have a question, can ypu start two trand twist locs with only natural hair? I have some perm at the ends of my hair

[@BKStarlet08]

your twists might unravel after a couple days if you leave the permed ends

[@stephoniewilliams716]

I love it... You are very beautiful! Thank you for the help. 💕

[@SharmelLynnette]

You are so welcome!

[@aadwiggins]

Hi! Were you twisting the hair separately as well, like how you do kinky twist? I'm did and I'm wondering if that's why they look flat. Please help lol. Beautiful by the way ❤

[@kiarahobson821]

Just started doing my own hair, still trying to find good product lol. What are the clips you use? Love your video

[@itsjustmekenz]

quick question. how do i avoid shrinkage? i’ve been thinking about doing my locs this way but usually when i twist my hair , it shrinks back up

[@ml.9417]

You have to stop trying to avoid it. That’s how Black hair works and your shrinkage is necessary for your curl pattern

[@jumellesaltidor9551]

This makeup Girl! Can you do a tutorial? PLEASE 😁

[@deewescott2505]

Wish I could seen it to this point but thanks I got the general idea

[@visionx6513]

You don't look crazy. You looking like Bae

[@tiffanyblair9658]

I love napstar I use her products when I do my fingers hair great products

[@angelitahouston7101]

Hi Snatched by Sharmel, what color do you have in your hair?

[@empressasari2089]

You are GORGEOUS!!! 😍

[@SharmelLynnette]

Thank you!!

[@rockixtheawakening]

Gorgeous locs!!! I am so impressed.

[@royaltyray4085]

what state is ur hair in when u did the twists? is it just washed, detangled and air dried?

[@SharmelLynnette]

Washed, detangled, and my hair was still damp when I started my twists.

[@mztymtaylormadequeen7127]

Girlfriend this how I started my locs. Two strand twist..but this my 3rd time loln I'm going to stick with it ..your color is pretty hair color

[@MrStayTrue]

Thank you. Gonna start mines

[@DaddiezGurlTreatzNMore]

How long will this take on a lil boy with a nice amount of hair

[@ketsiat.5361]

You have some nice and thick hair!!

[@elishaburton9578]

Did you blow dry your hair before doing these twists?? I’m going to be starting my locs real soon and I’m Tryna find the best wayyy to do em 😁🥳😍

[@SharmelLynnette]

No I started with damp hair

[@ayishapope9172]

New to your page. So excited to see your loc journey! Also can we get details on the lip color 😍

[@undrthedryr]

Beautiful! Did you braid the hair at root or is it twists from the root? Love them, can’t wait to do my starter locs

[@SharmelLynnette]

Thank you, I twisted mines from the root.

[@ebonylove-benedict3032]

What color lipstick is that? It's amazing please let me know. - Ebony

[@Anastasi_B]

What product did you use?

[@kirstenking3540]

I wish I could’ve seen how you did the middle

[@nicholegreen4869]

I started mines today 🥰

[@brianthomassr9451]

Can you get the twist locs like yours and just let them freeform?

[@SharmelLynnette]

Absolutely! I think they would be considered more semi-freeform, but its definitely an option.

[@talkswithleoqueen8068]

Lovveee it💜

[@MarandaConway]

Did you blow dry your hair on cool? Just to get length?

[@SharmelLynnette]

I twisted my hair while it was damp and then I let it air dry

[@Iamnatashawarburton]

Do you recommend coloring the hair before starting your loc ?

[@SharmelLynnette]

Definitely! You'll still have to maintain the color after you loc your hair, but the process is a lot easier if you do it before.