7 Months Into Extended 2 Strands: What to Expect for Maintenance #6 The transition phase of Extended 2 Strand Starter Locs is one of the most important stages of the loc journey 🌱 Between the 3rd and 6th maintenance, many clients begin noticing major changes in texture, fullness, frizz patterns, density, and overall structure. This is also the stage where the focus begins shifting from intentional extension maintenance to preserving the integrity of the developing loc itself