Here’s What You Should Know About The Butterfly Braid and Locs
Let’s figure out with a butterfly braid or locs are the right style for you.
What’s a Butterfly Braid and Locs?
If you love the look of faux locs then you’ll love butterfly locs/braids. Butterfly locs are a unique type of faux locs that can be styled in many ways. They are perfect for any season and are the perfect hairstyle for when you need a break from regular braids. Grab a few packs of water wave hair and a crochet hook when working to achieve this stylish look! While prepping for this style use a natural hair conditioner such as SheaMoisture’s 100% Virgin Coconut Oil Daily Hydration Conditioner to help hydrate, soften, and detangle your natural hair. After cleansing your hair, part your hair and braid it normally. Then wrap the water wave hair around the braids creating the butterfly loc effect. This is what makes it different from regular locs. Where the fun and creative part comes in is you can customize the locs to cater to your preference in size, color, and length. Also, you can adjust your looping technique to reflect how distressed you want the hair to look. When installing the braids and parting your hair use Emerge My Everything Hair Styling Butter Cream to lock hairs into place & for a smoother installation process.
What are the Pros & Cons of Butterfly Braid and Locs?
Pros of Butter Locs
Butterfly braids are extremely versatile and can be styled in so many ways. Along with this they are very lightweight and look more natural than your typical faux loc or box braid style. Not to mention they are extremely trendy and stylish this summer.
Cons of Butterfly Locs
Although this style is gorgeous, it is important to note that if not installed properly the style won’t last long. Adding on this, installing the butterfly braids is a long and tedious process that can take up to 6 hours even for medium-sized and short-length hairstyles. A great way to preserve the hairstyle is to use SheaMoisture Wig & Weave Tea Tree & Borage Seed Oil Shine Spray.
Should I get Butterfly Braids?
If you want to try a new and trendy hairstyle, then butterfly braids should be the next hairstyle you try! Although it does take a good amount of time to install the braids, the end result is worthwhile. Especially if the butterfly locs are properly and carefully looped in. Will you be trying butterfly locs? Show us your style by tagging @AllThingsHairUs for a chance to be featured. Also for more hair inspiration, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter below.
