Locs

Faux Locs Long

Installed locs wrapped smooth over a braided base, worn long past the shoulders with a uniform polished surface.

BeforeFaux Locs Long

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Nothing is locked in this style: your own hair is braided down and extension hair is wrapped around each braid, which is why the finish is far more even than grown locs ever look. The wrapping adds real weight and the tension sits at the root, so a good install should never feel tight. Six to eight weeks is the sensible limit, after which new growth makes the wrap slip.

Suitsround, square, oval face shapes. Every loc is the same diameter, so the set hangs as an even curtain down both sides of the face, shading width off a round cheek or a square jaw.
Hair typefine, medium density, curly, coily. The extension hair does the work, so textures that will not lock on their own are fine, though very fine hair needs smaller braids and lighter locs.
UpkeepTake them down at eight weeks, wash and treat your own hair between installs, and cleanse the scalp with diluted shampoo through the braids meanwhile.
Ask forAsk for a lightweight faux loc install on small braided bases, and say plainly that you want no tension at the hairline.

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Questions about Faux Locs Long

Who does the Faux Locs Long suit?

It works best on round, square, oval face shapes. Every loc is the same diameter, so the set hangs as an even curtain down both sides of the face, shading width off a round cheek or a square jaw.

Does the Faux Locs Long work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, curly, coily hair. The extension hair does the work, so textures that will not lock on their own are fine, though very fine hair needs smaller braids and lighter locs.

How much upkeep does a Faux Locs Long need?

Take them down at eight weeks, wash and treat your own hair between installs, and cleanse the scalp with diluted shampoo through the braids meanwhile.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a lightweight faux loc install on small braided bases, and say plainly that you want no tension at the hairline.

Can I try the Faux Locs Long on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Faux Locs Long on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.