Guide On Butterfly Locs For Beginners

Butterfly locs are one of the hairstyles that have been trending on social media lately. The hairstyle is achieved by the crochet method, whereby you get some wavy hair incorporated into the braid, whereby there are some loose strands of the natural hair. They are also a protective hairstyle that does not harm your edges.

The style is beautiful, and you can rock in it year-round. You can have fun exploring the different types of this cute hairstyle, whereby you use different colors or different thicknesses for every new time. Here is a guide on butterfly locs, which could be eye-opening for beginners.

• What the Hairstyle is And What it is Not

The butterfly locs look very similar to the commonly known distressed locs but are not the same. The major difference between these locs styles is the famous curly loops that are only found in the butterfly style. The curly loops are described as this cute hairstyle’s signature feature.

The hairstyle can be identified as a perfect blend of passion twists and goddess locs. The idea of the hairstyle is to look messy but beautiful, which gives it an amazing natural-looking feature.

The hairstyle also does not require a lot of attention in styling to make it look beautiful. You can leave the hair swing freely and still look amazingly beautiful.

• The Number of Hair Packs Needed to Achieve the Look

If you want the most perfect finish for this hairstyle, you will be required to use at least six packs of hair. The hair used for this protective hairstyle is specifically the wavy hair extension.

The number of packs you require may, however, vary depending on the volume of your hair and the thickness you want the hair to be. Some people prefer the locs thick, while others want them thin. 

However, you should be careful not to use many packs that could make the hair bulky. The idea of the hairstyle is that it should be protective and bulky hair may cause damage to the edges due to tension generated by the weight.

• The Time Taken in Installing the Locs

Again, the time taken depends on a variety of factors. A well-experienced stylist will be faster than someone doing the installation for the first time. With the proper skills and tendency to repeat the same hairstyle with different clients, the experienced client will take less time since he or she is not taking time to figure things out.

In approximation, the time taken is between four and six hours. If you want very long butterfly locs, the time taken may be more as your stylist works on the extra length. The same case may apply for thicker locs, too, as the diameter affects the time taken.

You should note that installing the hair on the does not hurt as most people assume since the hair is added on already braided natural hair.

• How Long Does the Hairstyle Last

Depending on how you maintain the hair, it can last for a period of between four weeks and eight weeks.

You need to keep the scalp hydrated for healthy hair. If you feel that your hair is dirty somewhere in between, you are allowed to wash it with shampoo and allow the hair dry in the sun. When cleaning the hair, remember to attend to the scalp just in case there is dandruff and frizz.

• How to Take Care of the Hairstyle

Taking care of any hairstyle is important to avoid hair damage and also to have the hairstyle last longer. Keep the scalp in a good state by regularly massaging it with recommended oils to help ease any sorts of tension that might have developed.

You can use mousse on the locs to keep them always looking fresh and in the perfect state. If some few locs seem damaged, you can have them replaced, especially those on the edges.

• What Length of Natural Hair Can Allow the Locs Installation

Butterfly locs can be installed on any hair length. If your natural hair does not reach the desired length when braided, you can use braid extensions to attain that length.