The last layer of the CFOP method consists of two steps: OLL (Orientation of the Last Layer) and PLL (Permutation of the Last Layer). With a total of 78 algorithms, these steps can sound overwhelming at first. To make this easier, before learning full OLL (57 algorithms) and full PLL (21 algorithms), it’s a great idea to first learn 2-look OLL (10 algorithms) and 2-look PLL (6 algorithms), so you can always solve the last layer in just 4 steps, which is still much faster than the beginner’s method. Although the 4-look last layer includes double the amount of steps as the 2-step last layer, it’s a brilliant starting point. It will not only help you in the short term but can also make the process of eventually learning the 78 algorithms a lot easier. After you’re comfortable with 2-look OLL, and 2-look PLL, you’re then ready to memorise the algorithms for full PLL and full OLL! Since PLL includes a smaller number of algorithms than OLL, most speedcubers choose to learn PLL first, but this is mostly up to you. You should also be deciding what finger tricks would work best so you can turn faster. As the last layer is algorithmic, continuous practice will bring these sequences into your muscle memory.