Instant Locs - 5 reasons you should choose this technique

Instant Locs

Instant Locs - Smedium Size

There is a new trend sweeping the loc world and its called Instant Locs/InstaLocs. Yes this is a thing now. Gone are the days of starting Locs with comb coils. Today there are a wide variety of techniques to start Locs. 

For those that didn’t know here are a few ways to start locs:

• The traditional comb coil 
• Double strand twist
• Interlocking/ plaits 
• Instant Locs and 
• Loc extensions 

So you've decided to start Locs. You have been doing your research and want more information about instant Locs. Well here are 5 reasons to choose this technique over the others.

Large Instant Locs

Instant Locs on Relaxed Hair

Starter Dreadlocks - Straight Hair

1. Shorter time to achieve mature Locs - with instant Locs you will have the look of budding Locs on day 1. The process is long and tedious but afterwards you won't have to hear people ask, “What are you doing with your hair?” You'll shave off several months of the loc'ing process with this technique
2. Curl Pattern/ Texture is not of concern - Instant Locs can be done on anything from straight to overly curly or for those that follow the "Hair Type/ texture guide" from  2A to 4C. The technique matts the hair to create a loc with a tool. Even if you have relaxed ends, like literally it almost doesn't matter what you have going on with your hair, you can get choose this technique. Don't fret anyone will be able to adorn this look with a professional Loctician. 
3. Longer hair is best suited for this technique - so you've been told that your hair is too long to start Locs. Unfortunately you went to someone who is not well versed on all things Locs/dreads. Lucky for you because instant Locs requires longer hair to achieve this look. The only down side is that you'll loose inches based on the method used to mat your hair. But you'll have mature Locs before you know it.
4. Perfect for the active person on the go - you work out, play sports or just sweat a lot. Unlike the comb coil method, instant Locs allows you to sweat profusely without worrying about how your starter locs will look afterwards. Not to mention the fact that you won't have a matted mess atop your head. Because with instant Locs being interlocked at the scalp it will be easier to maintain and keep bases solid/ together.
5. Shampooing made easy - with instant Locs you can shampoo your hair when needed. (Although not recommended in the first few weeks) if you are in dire need of cleaning your hair you can. You'll be able to shampoo your hair without the stress of all your hair being matter together and your bases will stay in place.  

Smedium sized Instant Locs

The cost of instant locs varies depending on the area you reside (But be prepared to pay as it is extremely time consuming and a well trained stylist won't be cheap.) It will take anywhere from 4-9 hours depending on the length of your hair and the size you desire them to be. Either way this is a great choice for those seeking to have the look of locs on day 1 with their natural hair.  Remember that I S.imply K.eep Y.our H.air H.ealthy!