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Freeform and semifreeform locs.

Hey there.

So I have been following some of my favourite loc  bloggers on their journey to freeform and semifreeform locs, from their big chop to growing thicker locs  and the inspiration has been phenomenal.

1. Jocelyn of curlynugrowth (semifreeform locs)




2. Salkis Re (freeform locs)



3. Taren guy ( freeform locs)


This women have beautiful thick locs, don't you think? I also can't stop admiring them , anyway stay with me. I remember I had promised to explain more about freeform and semifreeform locs.

*Freeform locs
This are simply locs that form naturally without manipulation. You just let your hair lock on itself naturally without doing anything to it. A good example is that of Bob Marley.

   


Women can also rock freeform locs

Advantages

√You won't have to worry about build up or lint.
√ Less maintenance, you just wash and go.
√Its an easier route to thick locs.

Disadvantages

√If you don't like frizz, freeforming is probably not for you.
√ If you like neatness and uniformity, this is not for you too.
√The locs tend to get flatter with time but this will depend on your hair texture.

√If you have natural thick hair freeforming will make your hair even thicker and heavier.

*Semifreeform locs

This are locs that are grown with very little maintenance. Retwist is done after 2-8 months depending on what works best for you.

Advantages.

√Volume. Your hair gets thicker and will look fuller.
√It is more of a statement than a style
√ No thinning of locs as a result of constant retwisting for you only twist once in lets say 2-8 months.

Disadvantages
√ If you have fine/ thin hair it may not really work well without big parting pattern on your locs. Which will result in major scalp showing when you retwist.
√ If you like constant retwisting of your hair, semifreeforming may not work for you too.
√If your natural hair is thick, it will get even thicker and heavier with semifreeform so probably you won't consider it as much.

My locs are semifreeform.Meaning I don't retwist oftenly. I just wash and moisturize them, then retwist after a month or two. The urge to retwist is real! I really need a dose of patience in order to go upto 4 months without retwist. 

I hope you will weigh the prons and cons and choose the best method that will work for you.

Happy festive season!!

Yours Loc head,
Mesh.

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