Being A Beautiful Faux Locs In A World Full Of Braids
I think faux locs is officially my best protective style. Keeps all my hair tucked in for weeks on, very easy to maintain and getting doses of air on my scalp? Don’t I just love this protective style?!
Since the take down of my last faux loc, I’ve been itching for my next installation and here we are.
Ever since I moved to a new state 9 months ago, I’ve been on the lookout for someone with a faux loc but to no avail. My “world” seems to be full of yarn locs, jumbo braids, box braids and any other braiding style but faux locs! After my recent installation, people here virtually stop me wherever I go to ask what braiding hair I used and how I achieved this look. It’s such a novelty here, hence this post.
When I first did this faux loc style, I made some mistakes. It didn’t exactly come out the way I wanted but I still enjoyed rocking it. This second time I’m making up for it. I got it the way I want (uhmm, maybe something more lengthy but I’m still great with this length).
I’ve been rocking these babies for almost 2 weeks now and it still looks new.
Here’s what you’ll be needing:
- Yarn (wool)
- Kinky braiding hair
The amount you’ll use depends on the length and size of the locs. I used 6 rolls of yarn and 4½ packs of kinky braiding hair for this length and size.
How to:
- My hair was freshly washed, well moisturized and oiled.
- Then my hair stylist started with box braids using the yarn.
- Next the box braids were threaded upon starting from the root using the kinky braiding hair to the tip of the box braids.
- Finally the tip was tied and burnt to ensure a tighter hold.
TIPS
- To save time, stop braiding the box braids where your natural hair ends. The rest of the unbraided yarn can still be threaded upon.
- Burn only the tip of the kinky braiding hair. Don’t burn along it. I made this mistake the first time, it makes the take down process harder.
Have you tried the faux loc style? How did you go about it?
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