I just redid my entire head with small braids. I didn't plan to. They're smaller than the coils. The parts are probably a mess, but I think they should hold up better. I am very nervous about going to work like this...
Update: Still nervous at work even though I've received a few compliments. I think what bothers me most is being able to see my scalp. I have fine hair but it's dense, so I'm hoping that over time...once my hair grows and I actually have mature locs, it will fill in.
Here are photos: