Hair breakage is not the same as normal shedding. Shedding comes from the scalp and usually has a tiny white bulb at the end. Breakage happens along the hair strand when the hair becomes weak, dry, overworked, or stressed. That is why you may notice shorter pieces in the sink, little broken hairs on your shirt, thinning ends, or locs that feel weaker in certain areas.The good news? Breakage can often be reduced with better habits.

This is where a lot of confusion happens. A fresh re-twist may look polished, but it may not last for a client who shampoos often, works out daily, or has a softer root texture. An interlock may hold beautifully for that same client, but it can feel too compact for someone who prefers fuller roots. Crochet maintenance may be exactly what one client needs for loose hairs or structural reinforcement, while another client only needs a gentle root refresh.

Technique matters just as much as size. Some hair responds beautifully to coils because the pattern already knows how to wrap into itself. On coily hair, coils often give more control, less bunching, and a cleaner start. Two-strand starts can work, but not on every head. On finer textures or mixed patterns, they may swell, fuse together, or create softness at the root that makes the early stage harder to manage. That does not mean twists are wrong. It means the method has to match the hair.