In this visual I braided about one inch down before I started tucking my locs into the braid.

Braids over starter locs. You can even start your locs by getting Loc Extensions and just leaving them in. Dreads dreadlocks locs regardless of the name you could call them the original hairstyle. If your scalp sweats a lot or you want to main your locs with interlocking the braids locs are the best option for you.

Braids Over Starter Locs - luvforhair. A friend sent me a picture earlier today of a young woman getting box braids installed over her locs and said Looks like you could try a new hairstyle and keep ur locks. Shorter locs are easier to maintain and keep on the right path than 3 or more inches of hair so start the locking process early and let your tresses grow into the long luscious locks you want.

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Although you can do box braids on your locs it is not recommended for starter locs under 6 months- 1 year. Normally it takes up to 1 year to disappear the braided pattern. I learned about.

When you have your natural hair of any texture at least 5 inches long you can try starting locs with braids or plaits. Chunky Twist over Locs. Specifically keeping your scalp clean and your hair moisturized has to be your top.

You will then take this hair and start braiding from the root of your hair. Beauty supply stores all over the country sell kinky or loced extensions and wigs. In this video I will be discussing and demonstrating the process of getting box braids over locs.