Starter locs
The first stage of locs, when sections are coiled, twisted or braided and have not yet matted.
Also: baby locs
Starter locs are the beginning of a set of locs. The hair is parted into sections and each is coiled with a comb, twisted, braided or interlocked. For the first months the starters can unravel when washed, and they look neat but small. Over about six months to two years they swell, bud, lock and lengthen, passing through stages often called baby, teen and mature locs. Section size at the start sets the thickness for life.