Butterfly locs are the most recent edition of faux loc protective styles. The '90s-inspired, low-maintenance hairstyle uses passion twist wavy braiding hair to achieve a more carefree and textured version of the similar goddess locs hairstyle. Stars like Ciara and Leigh-Anne Pinnock recently showed off their butterfly locs on Instagram, and quickly inspired us to try this crochet look for spring and summer 2021.
First, we love how easy and lightweight these styles are. Most frequently worn at bob length, butterfly locs are achieved with the crochet needle method, by looping wavy braiding hair through a braid of your own hair, and loosely wrapping the wavy hair along the length of the braid to give a freehand and textured look. The little loops that the wavy hair creates along the length of the butterfly loc resembles that of butterfly wings, hence the name.
If you want to try butterfly locs yourself at home, there are a few DIY tips and tricks you need to know. "Watch as many videos as you can if you are planning on doing them yourself," said London-based hairstylist Yasmin Botchway of The YB Studio. "Don't make the style too tight because you have to look after your hair underneath. Only leave the style in for a maximum of four week, and then remove. Also, make sure your natural hair is clean and moisturized before doing this style." Botchway also advises to use two mirrors while doing butterfly locs on yourself, for the front and back of your hair, and make sure you have neat and clear partings for the perfect foundation for a polished result.
Keep reading ahead for 10 of our favorite butterfly locs protectives styles.
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