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Starting Locs With A Comb Twist.

Hey people, Just wanted to do a Loc related post since my last couple of posts have been about ranting on  Hair Religion  and then of course  L.A.D . So much as been going on, especially with Loc Appreciation Day (L.A.D) being just around the corner, if you know nothing about L.A.D find out more here.   So my Aunt, called me up and asked that she wanted to start her locs, she's nearing seventy. I offered to help then took to youtube and learnt to do the comb twist. :). Following steps in video's I used raw shea butter (Ori)  instead of wax and then used my mositure and seal mixture  to dampen the hair before the comb twist. Her hair was also left to air dry. First few strands, seem to be working :) Interestingly, I started my own locs with a different method, the single strand twist at a salon which I believe unravels faster and isn't as neat as the comb twist. I also think that the comb twists helps the strands set and stay more defin...