{"product_id":"quest-ce-que-letat-lockse-locs-du-cheveu-boucle","title":"What is the \"Locked\/Locs\" state of curly hair? ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/203_7b607fb5-d79e-4c1b-90b2-cc94470fc772_480x480.png?v=1698478703\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003elocs\/locked\u003c\/span\u003e state \u003cspan\u003eof curly hair refers to the natural ability of the curls to spontaneously unite with other strands and knot together to form a strong, thick lock. The appearance of locs depends on many factors, including personal, cultural, and genetic choices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor curly hair, the hair appears more flowing and forms thicker strands. Shrinkage\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethe ability of curly hair to contract) decreases depending on the size of the natural curls present in the locs, but remains visible at the roots as the hair grows out. The larger the curls, the less shrinkage there is, also taking into account the weight of the locs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHair with very small curls has a better chance of retaining its shrinkage, especially if the locs are thin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1. How to achieve the \"locked\/locs\" state on curly hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis process occurs naturally when curly hair is left loose for several days. The curls can begin to\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eunite\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ewithin minutes, depending on how you style your hair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe smaller the loops, the faster the knot forms. The loops will come together, but not always securely: they may remain easy to untangle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA firmer knot can then be achieved naturally over time or with the help of tools, depending on the length of the hair and the size of the curls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFor example, on short curly hair, gentle circular movements can promote this process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/video_brosser_eponge_etc.._2.gif?v=1763722093\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven if the hair is detangled, the curly ends can come together, naturally or with the help of a glove, a sponge with holes in the hair or simply fingers making circular movements, especially if the hair is very short.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOver time and with washing, if the loops are not separated, locs will eventually form.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/videobrosserepongeetc.._480x480.gif?v=1698481035\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/17_480x480.png?v=1698347166\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Twist\/coil\/vanilla hairstyles help to begin the formation of locs. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/101_0cf0d5da-8756-4bce-afb1-e307cc78f56b_480x480.png?v=1701180507\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e or the coils\/twists hairstyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/4_056e4bae-0245-49b3-bf84-c29d4f591139_480x480.png?v=1701180716\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/1_2ee4b4c7-ac8e-455b-8e44-93c81fa86b0f_480x480.png?v=1701180701\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIf you have very large curls or naturally wavy hair and want to get locs, you will probably need to use a tool to tie the hair.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThanks to the natural versatility of\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ecurly hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, we have a choice between different looks depending on our daily routines, our care choices, our desires, our lifestyles and our cultures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003elocked\/locs\u003c\/strong\u003e state (tangled loops), \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/226_6710de6f-fe87-43f9-988b-3c38eb824681_480x480.png?v=1701180451\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003elooped\u003c\/strong\u003e state (natural loops defined), \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/43_071416e7-4b87-462b-927e-1a918091d51f_480x480.png?v=1698133138\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003efrizzy\u003c\/strong\u003e state (disjointed curls), \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/237_48a3e6fb-16b6-4d80-aba2-486cca7dd79a_480x480.png?v=1697891371\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cstrong\u003estretched\u003c\/strong\u003e state (relaxed curls).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/41_aa268ebe-c52d-4661-a84b-18318c878747_480x480.png?v=1691850085\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/41_7d42ff30-848f-40c8-a743-abda25f241f1.png?v=1761775351\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e And there are also different sizes of loops. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/1_a64083bb-4ef3-4cbc-b269-8ae03b00097a.png?v=1760804364\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/9_b3648eb9-66ce-43a5-8b4d-2f10f5bb20dd.png?v=1760804370\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/6_97fc3b60-5c39-4686-8931-35e782edf0b3.png?v=1760806002\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/5_f74d6845-3866-4c94-a0de-747f7e42c256.png?v=1763721772\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/11_1e5fa783-61c8-4efe-97a3-311815b11f11.png?v=1763721811\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003e2. Structured\/modeled locs, and free locs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWith structured or styled locs, the curls can be guided using the hands or styling tools to create locs of uniform thickness and achieve specific shapes. The hair's natural capacity is then utilized while maintaining some control over the direction of the knotting. The hair becomes less free in its knotting movements.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/6_3_398d12cc-52bd-459b-8dd6-ba554cbdce95.png?v=1763724004\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/14_29cb1d55-43cb-4085-ae3d-3374b7cd4449.png?v=1763724064\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/21_2_4f266ec8-2a0d-45ec-974d-4d0031eb49ee.png?v=1763719932\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/3_5e410910-1a6b-4797-9ec1-abc2b5c80e84.png?v=1763724113\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe use of tools also allows for tracing and creating patterns on the scalp.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/9_4_8ebef4c9-d62c-4b02-a7bd-69fb8a54f9ac.png?v=1763720137\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/14_2_995745e2-d5de-4a96-99f7-8e019bc073da.png?v=1763720182\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven without intervention, the curls will naturally unite to form locs. This state of naturally curly hair is also considered a specific hairstyle, with its own codes and maintenance techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn many cultures, only certain people — due to \u003cstrong\u003especial gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003especific social status\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003especific beliefs\u003c\/strong\u003e , or \u003cstrong\u003ebelonging to certain ethnic groups\u003c\/strong\u003e — retain this hair condition, often throughout their lives or from a certain age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEven today, locs are also a fashion or hairstyle, used by some people as a way to take advantage of the “ease” of maintenance and styling of curly or kinky hair.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/9_1_d78e2310-1447-4fc0-a598-05a32a29f50c.png?v=1763715399\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/72_5fc79abd-e59b-407a-9dbc-8203ab3813f8.png?v=1763725941\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/142_998f39db-3189-4ebb-88d2-26fe68244291.png?v=1763716985\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/27_56f6b55b-bb27-4939-afe4-ea137fe136e9.png?v=1763717035\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/225_4dceafa3-56e2-4b3d-8306-dabec13b3386.png?v=1763717061\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/3_1976dd51-f3ed-4f95-829b-85c9d55e4bf0.png?v=1763717077\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/22_0400a31b-1409-4821-8043-f1e0f155bd77.png?v=1763717127\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/162.png?v=1763716996\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/70_e5631dbd-ab93-4bda-8e1d-0757583c66e1.png?v=1763715398\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/74_b9feaa55-a74c-4213-b53d-e6117390f57f.png?v=1763725926\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/19_22c5d9d1-9537-48f4-9448-710f32ccb970.png?v=1763715500\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/19_3e2a0549-01d9-426b-a937-e09c0c0087c3.png?v=1763717123\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/158_f03c559d-8cb4-4d85-b338-cae53c095e34.png?v=1763717017\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/6_98e4e44d-0ee6-4293-9cfe-ca7350e5fccc.png?v=1763715470\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/14_efbeef71-0033-4d25-855f-b6db656f469f.png?v=1763726200\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/224_5343beeb-9046-4c61-9537-0282704d7c65.png?v=1763715476\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/22_63086bf8-24ce-4fbe-b757-6384f327b879.png?v=1763715517\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/13_65c26061-f6ea-4373-b835-2ca825ebcb0d.png?v=1763726239\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/34_a012438e-feec-487b-a5b7-400ab6b16aa2.png?v=1763715549\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/129_1_e3ccd8a7-648e-4808-be48-7df42f41d3d6.png?v=1763720732\" alt=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/10_2c993512-6725-46cc-ba8f-2009ad68fdeb.png?v=1763717303\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor people who keep their locs loose, with or without an initial base, their hair reflects the look they wish to achieve with their curls. These curls tie freely, either naturally or according to the person's daily routines.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/95_596480a5-8605-48d9-a25c-e86960c58811.png?v=1763719989\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/31_e1b8525f-572d-46b8-9062-e919b91b9ef5.png?v=1763719968\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThese locs are called by English speakers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"freeform locs\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e, which can be translated as\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003efree-form locs\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn Igbo culture, people with very small, curly hair are considered to be very connected to the Creator and to positive spiritual realms. They are protected and, for those who follow tradition, they are called\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"Dada Child\"\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003ethroughout their childhood.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0479\/3735\/5944\/files\/44_1e64cf1d-6566-40e0-b331-724f2ed29e9d.png?v=1763720182\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe act of\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003etouching their hair\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eis considered a blessing. Few people have this right: only the mother or the person raising the child may care for their hair. People give these children many gifts when they meet.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTheir hair is neither cut nor styled; it is simply left natural until adolescence for some children, or longer for others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003edreadlocked\/locs\u003c\/span\u003e style \u003cspan\u003ehas held immense significance throughout history, across cultures, and in fashion. This style allows for the creation of a multitude of diverse hairstyles and looks. 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