The best starter loc method is not the one that looks neatest on day one. Photos can help you dream, but your hair texture, shrinkage, length, density, and daily routine should make the final decision. Your locs have to survive wash days, sleep, sweat, frizz, and the awkward stage before they fully mature. Comb coils
Unraveling does not always mean your starter locs are failing. Some loosening, puffiness, and frizz can happen while your hair is learning to hold its shape, especially in the first few months. Do not panic. The real problem starts when the same locs keep opening fully, your ends will not stay together, or you keep