Locs
Two-Strand Twists With Tapered Sides
- Difficulty
- ADVANCED
- Hair Type
- Coily hair, medium length
What it is
Chunky two-strand twists rooted in parted sections across the top and back, left to hang loose at the nape. The twists are thick and irregular in the way real hand-twisted hair is, with visible scalp between the parts. Sides and the area behind the ear are tapered close with a trimmer so the twists sit as a raised block on top. The front hairline is carved with a trimmer and joins into a full beard.
Who it suits
For hair with enough length and coil to hold a twist without unraveling by the next day. If you are considering locs, this is often the stage before starting them, so it suits anyone testing the look first. The tapered sides keep it neat enough for work while the twists stay casual.
How to ask for it
Ask for two-strand twists on the top and back, parted in medium sections, with the sides and behind the ear tapered to a 1 blending up to a 2. Tell the barber to keep the taper low so the twist section stays wide. Finish with a trimmer line-up at the front and a connected beard.
Upkeep
Retwist the roots every two to three weeks with a light gel or butter, and sleep in a satin bonnet. The taper needs a trim on the same cycle so the sides do not catch up to the twists.
