What Is The Difference Between Locs and Twist?

I get this question every week!

Locs are created by several different methods. The most common is the comb twist or coil. The hair is left in the coil and starts to loc. Locs are permanent and cannot be washed out once the hair has completed the loc process. The process depends on the texture of hair and can take anywhere from 3 months to a year.

 Twist are also a coil created with a comb, but they are temporary. Twist can be washed out. I suggest all clients do this after 2-3 weeks or the hair can begin the loc process.

I never suggest going from Twist to Locs. Twist are created for style and the amount of hair in a twist coil can be less then need in a loc coil. The loc base needs to be strong enough to support the growth of the hair and sometimes the twist coil does not permit this.

If you have any questions please ask!

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