Locs

Wavy Locs Long

Long locs set into a soft wave down the length, with curled open ends instead of a straight vertical hang.

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The wave is set rather than grown, usually on rods or by braiding the locs damp and letting them dry fully, which curves the body of each loc and springs the last few inches into a curl. That curvature costs an inch or two of visible length and widens the silhouette through the mids. The set relaxes across several days, so a defined curl on day one becomes a loose bend by the weekend.

Suitsoblong, square, oval face shapes. The wave pushes each loc out at the side and replaces the straight vertical hang with a curve, which widens a long face and softens a square corner.
Hair typemedium density, thick, curly, coily. Locs have to be mature and reasonably slim to take a set, because thick heavy locs pull the curl straight under their own weight within a day.
UpkeepReset the wave after every wash and allow overnight drying on the rods, on top of the usual root maintenance every four to eight weeks.
Ask forAsk for a rod set on your locs with the curl concentrated in the bottom third and only a loose bend through the mids.

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Questions about Wavy Locs Long

Who does the Wavy Locs Long suit?

It works best on oblong, square, oval face shapes. The wave pushes each loc out at the side and replaces the straight vertical hang with a curve, which widens a long face and softens a square corner.

Does the Wavy Locs Long work on my hair type?

Best on medium density, thick, curly, coily hair. Locs have to be mature and reasonably slim to take a set, because thick heavy locs pull the curl straight under their own weight within a day.

How much upkeep does a Wavy Locs Long need?

Reset the wave after every wash and allow overnight drying on the rods, on top of the usual root maintenance every four to eight weeks.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a rod set on your locs with the curl concentrated in the bottom third and only a loose bend through the mids.

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

Yes. HairGlam puts the Wavy 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.