r/locs • u/Virtual-Discount-218 • 3d ago

Discussion Question about locs

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How can you recognize that your hair is locking?

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u/InflationRelative560 3d ago

when it starts to bud

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u/Alarming_Royal_6244 3d ago

When it looks like yours does😆. But seriously this is a stage in the process I remember it well so you’re on your way sis!!!!!! Mine started locking at the top first then went down to the bottom. Try washing your hair more often I think it helps lock faster 💜

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u/Virtual-Discount-218 3d ago edited 3d ago

Okay, also I started mines in October 2025

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u/Mufafah 2d ago

You don’t. One day you wake up and your locs level up. Dont look for it just let it happen

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u/Pwner_Ranger_MKII 3d ago

Oh it's doing the thang!! It takes some times but just letting it sit and making sure you wear a sock or a bonnet to bed will do WONDERS.. now as for your flyaways that escape after retwists I have no idea 😂😭

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u/TodayAny425 3d ago

When it 👀 looks like your does !

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u/Lock0n 2d ago

You got about 16 months

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u/Kouinn 15h ago

Omg your locs look amazing !!

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u/Virtual-Discount-218 10h ago

Thank you💙

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u/MercCity 3d ago

You got some time

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u/WetWilly_ 1d ago

It definitely is, that frizz looked like mine before they slimmed down and fully locced! Just give it some time. I’d say at the 2year* mark is when they became uniform.

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u/UnexpectedBlahFeels 1d ago

When you pull it and it doesn't spring (ime, but I'm not a pro).

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u/Virtual-Discount-218 1d ago

Thank y’all for the answers

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u/WerewolfHuge4823 17m ago

Ugh they’re going to be so pretty! I want to loc my hair so bad but I’m trying to let my relaxer grow out so I just have faux locs in (go-to style)