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Locs are more than a hairstyle - they’re a powerful symbol of culture and heritage with roots tracing back many centuries. Over time, this timeless style has evolved and modernised, giving rise to variations like faux locs, soft locs, and more. Whether you're new to locs or simply curious about the different types of locs, this post will guide you through all the details. Let’s dive in!

Different Types of Locs

Dreadlocks

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Dreadlocks are formed by braiding or interlocking hair into rope-like strands. Alternatively, some people allow their hair to naturally knot and mat over time, resulting in locs. Unlike temporary styles such as faux locs or soft locs, traditional dreadlocks are typically a more permanent commitment. To learn more about dreadlocks, check out our post on 'What are dreadlocks?'.

Faux Locs

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Soft Locs

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Soft locs are a type of faux locs that, as the name implies, are gentler and more flexible than traditional faux locs. Their softer texture allows for greater movement, easier styling, and a more natural appearance. To learn more about soft locs, check out our post on 'What are soft locs?'.

Butterfly Locs

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Butterfly locs are a protective style that involves creating faux locs with small loops on opposite sides of each loc strand to create a butterfly-wing look. This style uses water wave braiding hair to complete the butterfly-wing effect. To learn more about butterfly locs, check out our post on 'What are butterfly locs?'.

Goddess Locs

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Goddess locs involve faux locs with the addition of curly or wavy hair strands that come out of the locs and ends, giving the style a boho look. To learn more about goddess locs, check out our post on 'What are goddess locs?'.

Sisterlocks

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Sisterlocks are tiny, uniform locs that closely resemble loose strands of hair, offering a lightweight and versatile look. They are created using a precise interlocking method with a latch hook tool. While Sisterlocks are designed to be a long-term style, they can be taken down with considerable time and effort, making them more flexible than traditional dreadlocks. To learn more about sisterlocks, check out our post on 'What are sisterlocks?'.