Half Up Locs Mid

Shoulder-length locs with the top section gathered and secured at the crown while the rest hangs loose.

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Taking the top up does two things at once: it clears the face completely and it puts height at the crown, so the whole head reads taller than the same locs worn down. The gathered part can be a bun, a loose knot, or a wrapped ponytail, and the parting usually sits above the ear so the sides stay covered. At mid-length the loose portion is light enough to hold all day.

Suitsround, square, heart face shapes. The gather lifts the outline at the crown while the loose locs still hang at the jaw, so height goes on top without leaving a narrow chin unframed.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. Locs need to be mature enough to take a tie without loosening at the root, and numerous enough that the gathered section has body.
UpkeepRoot maintenance on the usual four to eight week cycle, and move the parting around so the same locs are not under tension every single day.
Ask forAsk for a half-up gathered at the crown with the parting taken above the ear, and for the tie set loose enough not to pull the root.

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Questions about Half Up Locs Mid

Who does the Half Up Locs Mid suit?

It works best on round, square, heart face shapes. The gather lifts the outline at the crown while the loose locs still hang at the jaw, so height goes on top without leaving a narrow chin unframed.

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

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. Locs need to be mature enough to take a tie without loosening at the root, and numerous enough that the gathered section has body.

How much upkeep does a Half Up Locs Mid need?

Root maintenance on the usual four to eight week cycle, and move the parting around so the same locs are not under tension every single day.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a half-up gathered at the crown with the parting taken above the ear, and for the tie set loose enough not to pull the root.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the Half Up Locs Mid 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.