Of course it’ll work! Speaking of coarse, that may be your one stumbling block to starting out locks. Coarser hair tends to be a little more resistant to knotting up, so it’s going to require more palm rolling than usual to keep it cylindrical and locking neatly. It will dread up beautifully, so don’t get discouraged by pieces working their way out of your knots – patience is key, and with a little love, they’ll get going nice.