Half Up Locs Long

Long locs with the top half swept up and knotted at the crown, leaving a heavy length falling from the tie.

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At this length the gathered section is substantial by itself, so it sits high and full rather than as a small knot, and the loose half still reaches well past the shoulders. Weight is the practical difference from a mid-length version: a long half-up pulls at the crown all day, so the tie should be soft and the section generous enough to spread the load. It reads dressed without being an updo.

Suitsround, oval, square face shapes. Lifting the top adds height above the brow and the long fall hangs close to the head, so the outline gains length at both ends and no width in the middle.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. Density counts more here than anywhere else in the family, because a thin set of long locs leaves both the knot and the fall looking sparse.
UpkeepThe same four to eight week root cycle, but rotate the parting weekly and switch to something loose overnight, since sustained crown tension thins a hairline over time.
Ask forAsk to take the half-up from a horizontal parting at the crown and to keep the gathered section large so the weight spreads.

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Questions about Half Up Locs Long

Who does the Half Up Locs Long suit?

It works best on round, oval, square face shapes. Lifting the top adds height above the brow and the long fall hangs close to the head, so the outline gains length at both ends and no width in the middle.

Does the Half Up Locs Long work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. Density counts more here than anywhere else in the family, because a thin set of long locs leaves both the knot and the fall looking sparse.

How much upkeep does a Half Up Locs Long need?

The same four to eight week root cycle, but rotate the parting weekly and switch to something loose overnight, since sustained crown tension thins a hairline over time.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask to take the half-up from a horizontal parting at the crown and to keep the gathered section large so the weight spreads.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the Half Up 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.