Expert loctician Chimere Faulk breaks down the best starter loc styles for starting locs, from twists to comb coils to faux locs, plus tips and products to try.

IF you're thinking of starting your locs journey, congratulations! Locs are one of the more versatile hairstyles black women can get, but deciding which set to start with can be tricky ...

If you’re starting locs, the twists will begin to loc over time with proper care. For those wearing the style temporarily, you can leave your twists in for two to six weeks before removing them.

However, women with locs aren’t buying into that notion either, with many women cutting their locs and starting a new set if they feel their journey has been compromised.