After installing loc extensions with coils or curly ends, DO NOT USE COMB TO DETANGLE! Combing curls will only pull out stands of hair that has not been matured internally, which will eventually cause shedding & thinning to the loose curls over time. If you do not maintain curl pattern 1-2 times a week within the first few months, the curl pattern will eventually look distressed & form into a loc. So the solution to detangle & define curl pattern is to:  Make sure locs or curly ends are wet or damp   Hold loc right above where curl pattern starts & slowly & gently detangle with fingers   For best results long lasting curl definitions, use a small amount of Legacy Curl & Coil Define Gel by working gel throughout the curly ends with fingers until smooth & easy to maneuver through.