I've got a new hair crush - faux locs! It's been around for about 4 years according to my research and it definitely won't be going away any time soon.
Here are some interesting facts about faux locs:

1. It can be permanent or temporary: the temporary form can last for about 3 months and is made of yarn or synthetic fibers while the permanent form is what it is - permanent. Human hair is wrapped around your natural hair or actual human hair locs are attached to your roots.

2. Colour: one main reasons why I personally love this loc in is because it gives you the flexibility to choose any colour hue without it looking 'skrepy'. You also don't have to worry about it clashing with your natural hair colour because your natural hair will literally be loc'd in.

3. Texture: for a temporary loc-in you have the choice between yarn which is lighter in weight and comes in various colours which are easy to get or synthetic fibres which are heavier and come in different textures.

4. Length: keep in mind that the longer the length, the heavier the load. Either way, the locs always look great!

What do you think? Is it a yayyy or a nay? I know it might seem a tad bit bold but remember, if it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you.

Culled from www.lhurvedavies..in

I prefer yarn faux locs

MzCorleone:
I prefer yarn faux locs

They are heavy

kalimera101:

They are heavy

yarn wraps are not as heavy as you think,synthetic fibers are heavier than wool.

MzCorleone:

yarn wraps are not as heavy as you think,synthetic fibers are heavier than wool.

Well, they were heavy on me, and pretty painful.

I will love to try it out when my hair grows back.

kalimera101:


Well, they were heavy on me, and pretty painful.

Oh! Prolly your stylist made them too tight,you know its another way of threading.

Nneka123:
I will love to try it out when my hair grows back.

You can try it on short hair,its like plaiting thread but with wool or synthetic fiber

MzCorleone:

You can try it on short hair,its like plaiting thread but with wool or synthetic fiber

Hmm okay, but my hair is really short, it can pull to plait just yet.

MzCorleone:

Oh! Prolly your stylist made them too tight,you know its another way of threading.

Abi o.
But I loved the style

Nneka123:
Hmm okay, but my hair is really short, it can pull to plait just yet.

ok

Please where can I buy the yarn and where can I get it done really well?,cos I'm at OAU Ile-Ife and I haven't seen it anywhere.

I want!!!!!!!

Abuja.

phebe007:
Please where can I buy the yarn and where can I get it done really well?,cos I'm at OAU Ile-Ife and I haven't seen it anywhere.

in lagos nko

Anyone Sells yarn in lagos? Pls holla

Please...can anyone tell me the type synthetic hair to be used..i carried the picture around..and i was told i can use expression attachment to do the faux locs.. [color=#990000][/color]

op any idea on how to take care of the hair while in faux locks don't want to experience any damage or setback tnz

nanalady:
Please...can anyone tell me the type synthetic hair to be used..i carried the picture around..and i was told i can use expression attachment to do the faux locs.. [color=#990000][/color]

hello,you can use the expression for the braiding but use kinky or Marley hair to wrap it.
Kinky hair for dreads is sold for 1500 a pack,dunno how much marley hair costs.

goldenruby:
Anyone Sells yarn in lagos? Pls holla

yarn is the same thing as baby wool used for knitting,just try nd get the original.

Destinygrl:
op any idea on how to take care of the hair while in faux locks don't want to experience any damage or setback tnz

you can spritz and wash,just the normal care you give ur braided hair

The first one is wool/yarn the second is synthetic fiber

MzCorleone:

hello,you can use the expression for the braiding but use kinky or Marley hair to wrap it.
Kinky hair for dreads is sold for 1500 a pack,dunno how much marley hair costs.

thank you..very much..

nanalady:
thank you..very much..

you re welcome

Holla NL, I am having crush for dreads recently, please advice which artificial dreads to do that will look natural, and where to get it done around ikoyi/obalende axis in lagos. Thanks peeps

This thread is really helpful. I want to do something similar to the one in the pic below.What fibre is that?