Traditional locs (also called dreadlocks or rastas) are a long-term hair style that can be started using many methods - most popularly, twists or comb coils. Traditional locs are normally retwisted using palm rolling - however, it's possible to get traditional locs and then switch to a different retightening technique. Traditional locs are larger than other locs and someone with traditional locs will have fewer locs than someone with micro locs.

Interlocks are generally smaller locs that are maintained and started via a method called interlocking, which crochets the hair together. Some people choose interlocks because retightenings often last longer and you can do things such as swim or wash your hair immediately after a retightening with no ill effect. Interlocking can also be used to maintain other types of locs as well.

Sisterlocks are micro locs (very small locs) They come in several different sizes. Since sisterlocks are a patented technique, they can be expensive to install and maintain, but they offer a lot of versatility in terms of hair styling options and the same benefits as interlocking above. You can also find a sisterlocks consultant via the official certified consultant registry.

Brotherlocks are larger sisterlocks - they may not always be considered microlocs. They're also a patented technique and look similar to sisterlocks except for the size.

Microlocs are very small locs. Someone with microlocs can have upwards of 500+ locs. Usually microlocs are maintained via interlocking.

Faux locs are hair extensions that look like locs. They often look like traditional locs, but have a shinier appearance. This can be a good way to test out locs without making the commitment. There are different types of faux locs such as goddess locs, butterfly locs, etc.

Permanent loc extensions are extensions added to the end of someone's hair to increase the length of their locs. Typically they are made with human hair. Some people get permanent loc extensions while their natural hair is short and cut the loc extensions as their hair grows.

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