Loc styles show that loc wearers have the same styling options as other naturals. You can curl, braid and style locs in a variety of ways. Accessories are also another way you can adorn your locs. Extensions, hair coloring and shaved styles are some new ways loc wearers are adding their style into their locs. We will explore the variety of styling options available that you can try for your locs.
Curly Loc Styles
Locs curls are one of the easiest ways to style your hair. You can achieve curl styles in a variety of ways. You can curl your hair using bantu knots, pipe cleaner curls or hair rollers. Each method creates unique curls depending on your hair length. Generally, hair rollers like perm rods create a more uniform spiral curl. Bantu knots create tight curls or loose wave curls. Pipe cleaner curls create a loose curl.
Tools
- Pipe Cleaner curls- Check out this is video tutorial on how you can create pipe cleaner curlers and how to create pipe cleaner curls.
- Hair Curlers
- Perm Rods
Braid Loc Styles
The easiest way to style your locs is with braids. Braids or twists are an easy way to add style to your loc routine. After wearing braids or twists, you can unravel them and have a wavy crinkled loc style. Braid styles always give you two styles: the braid or twist style and the crinkled hairstyle after unraveling.
Updo Styles
Some of the most elegant hairstyles are updos. Locs petals and other updo styles are great styles for special occasions. Braided or twisted updo styles are also versatile. You can unravel updo styles to have a wavy crinkled loc styles.
Extension styles for Locs
Hair extensions are not just for loose hair. You can also use hair extensions to create loc styles. Stylists use extensions to create length or add color to locs. For length stylists use a crocheting method to attach extensions to existing locs. Crocheting creates the wicks loc type or creates the appearance of longer locs.
If you do not want to crochet extensions in your locs, wrapping extensions to locs is another way you can experiment with your look. Chloe Bailey showcased her locs wrapped in extensions on Twitter. This gave her additional length and a new color without changing her natural hair. Stylists usually use yarn, Kanekalon hair or Marley hair to wrap locs.
Shaved Styles for Locs
Black hair constantly evolves. An interesting combination of a fade and locs is the shaved hairstyle. This style is popular where the crown of the hair is in locs and the sides and back shaved down. This style offers wearers lower loc maintenance by only having locs on the crown of the head. Other shaved styles can be hair shaved at the back of the head or on the sides.
Color Styles for Locs
Temporary and permanent color is another way loc wearers can experiment with their hair. We recommend that you should start your locs with virgin hair. However, locs can be started with color-treated locs. You can use both temporary and permanent hair treatment to color your hair. If you want to permanently color your hair, we suggest you seek a professional. A professional can give you the best color services and offer a wider variety of options (like ombre colors). Temporary colors offer versatility without damage or permanently changing your hair. You can remove the temporary color from your hair in as few as one wash.
Temporary Color options
- Mysteek Natural hair cream pomade
- L’Oreal Paris Colorista Hair Makeup Temporary 1-Day Hair Color Spray
Loc Accessories
One of the most fun aspects of locs is adorning your locs with jewelry. Loc jewelry can come in a variety of ways to fit your individual style. You can wear loc jewelry on individual locs. Locs hold jewelry holds locs like a tight sleeve. You can find loc jewelry in different materials like metal, copper wraps, beads, wood and even glass. You can find loc jewelry at the beauty supply store, online or Etsy. There are also many tutorials on YouTube where you can learn how to create your own jewelry.
Hair Sprinkles Loc Styles
Hair sprinkles (or Loc Sprinkles) is another beautiful way to accessorize your locs. Stylists attach beads to hair to create a sprinkle look. Amber Mimz is the creator of this hair technique. To have the best hair sprinkle look, we suggest you make an appointment with trained Hair Sprinkle Artist. Hair sprinkles can last between nine months to two years.
Final Thoughts
Despite the common misconception, we want to assure you that locs are versatile. You can have retain many of the same options of other natural hairstyles. Locs offer a wide range of complexity in sizes, styles, and appearance. Through color, curls, or hair sprinkles the options to style your locs are only limited to your imagination. At Loc Genius encourage you to experiment with your hair and enjoy the beauty of loc’d hair.
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In the fifth photo: Hair and makeup is by Phoenix Rose. The photographer is Jessi Arnold.