Getting Started with Freeform Locs

Getting Started with Freeform Locs

Freeform locs are locs that have naturally formed without any manipulation with the new growth. This means natural products to assist the twist and growth. It’s as easy as it sounds, but of course there is a little more to it than that.


The first and foremost allure of freeform locs is of course, the freedom. The freedom of free form locs has a high and wide range, literally. The first step to freedom locs, naturally, is embracing your natural hair. This may be the first and best, but sit tight, because there are more advantages to follow.


Another perk of freeform twists, besides for all the free time you’ll gain, is the money you can save. Freeform twists easily reduces the amount of time you may need to visit a loctician or salon, since you don't need any re-twisting appointments. It’s certainly a good idea to head over to your loctician every now and then, for new styles, hair care treatment, salon gossip and other self-love therapy, but instead of going once or twice a month you can go every other month or even less frequently, it all depends on your inclinations.


Free form locs come in many different shapes and styles. If you are considering to go for the free form look, it’s a good idea to do some research and explore different style possibilities. There are a whole bunch of options out there, all you need to do is pick which form suits you best. In order to grow freeform locs you simply allow your hair to grow in naturally and directly. You’ll have to separate the small locs as they grow into your desirable size and sections. 


It’s essential with free form locs to do proper washing. Considering you want have to worry about retwisting or detangling, this should be a no sweat commitment. Freeform locs should be washed once or twice a week depending on your hair texture and then air or hood dry. A pre-cleanser is a great tool for making sure you do a legitimate build up removal hair-care. Another important tip, here it comes, don’t forget to look after your scalp. It's important to keep your scalp well nourished in order to stimulate new, healthy, and strong hair growth. Now, if you’re into the freeform style, go for it!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes — locs can be started on virtually any hair texture. The technique that works best and the timeline you can expect will vary depending on your texture. Finer hair typically takes longer to lock and may require more patience in the early stages.

Sisterlocs is a form of interlocking — they use the same foundational technique. The difference is size and a proprietary pattern. Interlocking can be done in a range of sizes and is not limited to the Sisterlocs system.

Loc extensions should be placed as a permanent technique by a qualified loctician. When done correctly, the extension integrates naturally into the hair over time. When done incorrectly, the hair often can't sustain them and the client removes them early.

Yes — comb coils are one of the most common ways to start locs. As the hair grows and matures through the baby and teenage stages, the coil gradually locks into a permanent loc.

Interlocking and loc extensions are generally considered the most durable and fastest-to-progress techniques. If skipping the baby stage entirely is the goal, loc extensions with a qualified loctician may be the right option. However, understand that with all processes, you will go thru a process.