Let's talk Faux Locs and Goddess Locs!!!!

What are Faux Locs and Goddess Locs? 

Faux Locs can be an amazing protective style for natural, transitioning, or relaxed hair. There a three methods of install:

• Individual Method: This method is done by creating the locs individually. The natural hair is braided/twisted with extensions added for length or volume. Then, the full length of that braid/twist is wrapped with another typed of hair (usually Marley hair or hair with a curly texture). If wanting the Goddess Loc look, loose hair at the tips are not wrapped, leaving them to hang free. See the picture above. Nail glue is usually used at the ENDS of the faux loc to provide security against unraveling.
• Crochet Method: The easiest method is to crochet the faux locs into the hair. The natural hair is cornrowed back, then the premade faux locs are added to the cornrows using a crochet latch hook. Another way to crochet the locs in is to create individual plaits all over your head. The faux locs are added at the base of the plaits, and the ends of the plaits are intertwined with the loc.
• Interlock Method: This method is only used when creating permanent faux locs, formally known as "Loc Extensions". This method should ONLY be used with human hair! The locs are interlocked strategically into the clients hair. These can be added to existing locs for length, or to start a new set of locs on someone who doesn't want to wait for their own hair to loc. Please see a skilled loctician if you are wanting this look!!!!

How long do they take to complete?

Faux locs or Goddess Locs can take anywhere from 2-5 hours if using the Crochet Method, or 5 to 20 hours using the individual method. Yes, I have heard of faux locs taking 20 hours!!

How long do Faux Locs or Goddess Locs last?

The thing about these locs is that you could literally keep them in forever and twist your roots as your natural hair grows out. Of course, this is only when using the permanent interlocking method of getting faux locs. Crochet faux locs can last 4-8 weeks. Individual Faux locs can last up to 3 months with proper care.

How do you care for your Faux Locs or Goddess Locs?

Freshly done braids should NEVER be pulled up immediately following installation! Simply put locs in a low and loose ponytail and wrap a satin scarf around the edges to protect your hair. (You may also look into purchasing a loc sock, I make them so just ask me if you can not find any). After locs are comfortably able to be styled up, place locs in a high bun and wrap a satin scarf around to protect edges. Then place a stocking cap over your bun.
I do not recommend my clients to wash their synthetic faux/goddess locs simply because the water can add extreme weight and stress to the hair. I do recommend that they keep a clean scalp using apple cider vinegar and a cotton ball to decrease any buildup at the root.

How can these Faux Los or Goddess Locs be styled?

They can be styled up or down in a multitude of ways! Youtube has many videos on the various styles available for Faux Locs! They can be worn in a ponytail or bun for working out.

Here are more pictures of Faux Locs.