Trick or Treat? All You Need to Know About Faux Locs

Faux locs have become one of the hottest trends in fashion and protective styling. Most people argue that it is one of the best protective styles out there because it wraps up your hair, protecting it from outside elements, and also because the older it gets, the finer it becomes! So, why are they one of the most sought-after hair extensions out there? Read on to get an insider scoop on everything faux locs.

What Exactly Are Faux Locs?

Quite simply, faux locs are hair styled to imitate dreadlocks. Dreadlocks are a thick twisting, coiling, and fusing of multiple hair follicles that convert into a rope-like strand. When you think of dreads, celebrities and musicians like Bob Marley and Jay-Z are known for their signature dreadlocks. Now, because dreads can be somewhat permanent (or wearable for months or even years), it can become tiring, especially as most ladies love to explore different hairstyles, which may not be possible with dreadlocks.

This gave rise to faux locs, or imitation locs, hair extensions, which are styled to look like real dreadlocks and woven into the hair. They come in different lengths, sizes, and colors. AVIV EXTENSION is a hair extension brand with top-quality faux locs made with the best fibers and reusable for as long as possible. If you’re going for a longer loc look, Naija locs would be your go-to, and if you’re going for something more shoulder-length, Lux locs is your sure bet.

Why Faux Locs Are Loved By Many

Low Maintenance: Faux locs are great for protective styling because they are low-maintenance and low-manipulation—you literally do not have access to your hair for as long as you have the locs in. But, of course, you still need to keep your scalp moisturized and hydrated from time to time.

Growth: Your hair is woven or wrapped into the locs. This reduces hair exposure and manipulation, contributing to length retention because your hair will be left alone.

Temporary Dreads: As mentioned earlier, faux locs are a way to have beautiful locs without making a long-term commitment. They provide a way to preview the look if you are considering a full-time commitment to natural locs. Plus, you get to try on different colors and lengths as you would like, so why not?

Longevity: Faux locs are long-lasting compared to some other protective style options. Plus, the older they get, the more natural they look. They can also be reused as many times as possible—just give them a warm-water wash, a good trim, and rub in some sweet-smelling hair oil, and they’ll be looking as good as new.?

Question of the week: If you could try faux locs in any color, what would it be?