Updos & Buns

Loc Space Buns

The loc set divided down the middle and coiled into two buns, one sitting above each ear.

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A straight center part splits the locs into even halves, and each half is gathered high on the side and wound into its own ball. The parting is the fiddly part, since locs do not fall obediently to one side or the other and strays have to be assigned by hand. Smaller gathers mean less weight per anchor point than a single high bun, which is easier on the roots, though the two sides do have to match in size.

Suitsoval, diamond, oblong face shapes. Two raised points sit above the temples and add width exactly there, filling out a narrow-templed diamond face and interrupting the length of an oblong one.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. Only locked hair builds this shape, and each half needs enough locs to make a ball that is dense rather than see-through.
UpkeepStay on the usual four to six week retwist, and check the part line for stray locs before securing so the two halves finish the same size.
Ask forAsk for a clean center part taken from the front hairline to the nape, with each side gathered at temple height rather than up at the crown.

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Questions about Loc Space Buns

Who does the Loc Space Buns suit?

It works best on oval, diamond, oblong face shapes. Two raised points sit above the temples and add width exactly there, filling out a narrow-templed diamond face and interrupting the length of an oblong one.

Does the Loc Space Buns work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. Only locked hair builds this shape, and each half needs enough locs to make a ball that is dense rather than see-through.

How much upkeep does a Loc Space Buns need?

Stay on the usual four to six week retwist, and check the part line for stray locs before securing so the two halves finish the same size.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a clean center part taken from the front hairline to the nape, with each side gathered at temple height rather than up at the crown.

Can I try the Loc Space Buns on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Loc Space Buns 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.