What To Do When Your Faux Locs Unraveling
Hey loves so I wanted to show you all how to maintain your dreads if they unravel or slip down so hope yo all enjoy HAIR I USE Kinky Twist Hair 3 packs Sprin. Braiding your natural hair into cornrows and then crocheting the faux locs onto the cornrows with a latch hook.
How To Fix Unraveling Faux Locs If faux locs start to unravel you can fix them.
What to do when your faux locs unraveling. Dont forget to Subscribe and Follow my IG vorianalana Stay Tuned for upcoming videosFauxlocs. On the day of your installation your faux locs will be stiff and stick out depending on how tight the wraps were wound. So its either because I did them myself or because this just happens with faux locs but they have the tendency to unravel a lot and so you must re-wrap re-seal etc.
Unraveled dreadlocks can make your funky style look messy and unkempt. To keep your locs from unraveling completely youll need to take a lighter and burn the ends blow on the hair so its not too hot and then roll it between your palms. Peppermint oil one of the ingredients in Obsessed Hair Oil will invigorate your scalp and help keep it clean.
Depending on your hair type will determine how often you should consider doing a hot oil treatment. By keeping your locs neatly tucked away you avoid both lint and frizz so if you dont have a comfortable satin or silk scarf yet better add it to your holiday wish list. Faux locs tend to stick to each other and they sometimes unravel after you pull them apart or run your fingers through it.
Hey lovesHope this video helps who ever needs this advice. All locs have different likings if you find that after. Finger detangle your locs to prevent them from sticking together.
Wash your hair with shampoo. This should keep it sealed for quite some time. You certainly dont want to over do it as it can lead to oil buildup in your locs and even potential unraveling especially for those new to locs.
This is the most time consuming step of the process Upon completion of your locs you can burn the ends to prevent them from unraveling. If you havent started your locs yet consider a method that isnt as prone to unraveling in the shower. You can reseal the ends once a week to stop them unraveling.
After the twistsbraids are installed you can wrap each twistbraid with the hair. Hot oil treatments are good for all year around. Most faux locs can last up to three months.
Because of the weight of the faux locs it may cause unnecessary tension on the scalp. You will save time energy and thumb soreness. Leave the cap on for 3 to 4 hours.
There will almost always be some frizz on faux locs. At night we recommend that you use a satin bonnet to prevent tangling to your crochet locs. You can start this process by not detangling your hair when you wash it.
The key to this method is PATIENCE. If your ends are unraveling and you have more mature locs maintain the split as two different locs even if they are attached to the original loc. Growing your dreads can take months but it will only take a few days for them to unravel if not properly cared for.
Or better yet have the stylist do a sample loc at your consultation so you can judge how tight they operate. Theyre high-maintenance at first so you should know what youre getting into. You can help keep it ay bay by moisturizing it and wrapping a silk scarf around your head at night.
Or theres a simpler trick. To solve this have the stylist dip your faux locs in hot water to loosen them. After that remove the cap and wear your hair like you normally do.
Comb-coils are more likely to unravel than twists and twists are more unlikely to unravel than braids. That said before embarking on your loc journey its important that you familiarize yourself with the five different stages. If youre new to the world of dreadlocks or locs as theyre often calledthen you need to know what youre dealing with before deciding that theyre the hair leap you want to take next.
Alternatively if your hair is on the short side. Maintain your crochet faux locs and soft locs with a few easy steps. Let your dreads soak in hot water until they feel saturated.
While your hair is damp place your locs in a shower cap. If the split goes to the root retwist the root and follow the tips above and other loc maitenance. Wet dreadlocks are far easier to unravel than dry ones.
The entire process can take 10 hours. Or if you want combine with another loc. Scan your Shelves- While some products might appear safe and natural they may not be the best option for your locs.
Update 8710 Or you could use hair glue. 1-2 months is an average time frame. Use one of these flicker lighters with the long handle instead of a 69 cent beauty supply lighter.
Embrace the fact that parts of your hair. This way the stream of water wont be able to unravel your locs. Simply wash condition and moisturize but NEVER comb or brush your hair.
They need to be sealed completely and retwisted occasionally to keep them looking fresh and to allow any new hair to comply with the dread process. Although many wearers keep their hair damp while unraveling an initial wash makes it that much softer. You can use a curl sponge to create small free form locs that will begin to train your hair.
While the crochet method is quickerit typically takes between four to five hoursthe. Use scissors to cut any stray hair and gel to put them back together. To remove a faux loc trim off the burnt end unravel the loc then unbraid your hair.
