Easy Butterfly Bob Locs Tutorial (No Crochet)
- Posted on 31 January, 2021
- Hair Accessories
- By Anonymous
DIY step-by-step tutorial on how I did my shoulder length butterfly locs without crochet and the easy way to remove them! Get this super neat look without having to use any special tools! FYI I have gotten damage from crochet styles in the past which is why I choose to no longer use that method because it causes extra tension on the scalp and roots. For this style I made 47 butterfly locs, used 6 packs of water wave hair and it took about 4 hours to complete.
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Hey everyone today, i'm here with a quick tutorial to show you guys how i did my latest hairstyle, which are these short distressed, butterfly locks and i'm absolutely in love with them. So for the hair. I use this water wave crochet, braid hair, and this is in 18 inch length and before i install any braiding hair, i always clean it. First, with some vinegar, i showed you guys how i do this in my last braiding video, but just to recap, i run lukewarm water in the tub. Add a heavy pour of white vinegar. I make sure the twist tie is secure around each bundle of hair, so it all stays together, submerge the hair in the water and agitate it to help clean it a bit more thoroughly, and then i leave it to soak for at least two hours on this Particular day, i believe i left this in there for like five hours but anyway, after that i rinse off with fresh water and ring the hair out, and then i just let it air dry overnight, and this helps to avoid any itching or any type of reactions. From installing the braiding hair the next day, the hair is clean. It'S soft everything is intact and i did have some questions before as to whether the vinegar leaves a smell behind and no do not worry it does not. The hair really doesn't smell like anything once it dries. It just smells and feels fresh so now to prep my real hair, i'm taking this leave-in conditioner and i'm going to put a little bit of that all over to use as a moisturizer. And then i'm going to show you how i made my sections so first i made a part going from ear to ear, to split my hair into a front and back section, and i divided that front section in half with a middle part. Now, for each of those front sides, i'm going to be making four rows and each row will have sections for three butterfly locks, except for the very bottom row. Where i'm only going to make two sections. Then i'm taking this extra hold jam and applying that to my roots and brushing to smooth with an edge brush. I like using an edge brush for these, because it just helps me get in there. I'M using these rubber bands right here and i'm going to band each section, so my roots stay flat. Now, when i get around the front, i'm making sure to leave some edge hair out, so i can shape it when i'm all done so here we go four rows with two three three and three ponytails and i did the exact same thing for the other side. Now i didn't want to overcrowd my head with the butterfly locks by putting in too many so for the back. I made the parts pretty large right up until i got to the very top crown area where i sectioned the parts to kind of match the front. Half and i ended up doing 25 ponytails in the back and 22 in the front to make 47 butterfly locks total, also just an fyi for those of you that may not want to use rubber bands. You certainly do not have to. You can simply make your sections smooth down the roots and plant the hair about an inch and a half down to keep it all together, and you can continue like that. You don't have to use the rubber bands, but i personally prefer to use them because they keep my roots, the absolute flattest, which helps my style to look neater for way longer, but either way will work. Okay, so now we can go ahead and install and the water wave hair comes grouped together in these strands, so i'm taking two of these for each lock, i'm gon na fold, the hair, but i'm not folding it in half, i'm actually folding it so that one Side is about twice as long as the other and the short side may look super short, but don't worry because it does stretch out. So you can get it to the length that you want. So i'm taking that and i'm starting to braid it in with my real hair and i'm going down about an inch just to attach it. Then you want to separate and fluff out the water wave hair. So you get a thick full looking lock, and this also helps with giving the locks a distressed, look and now, with the longer side of the crochet hair in one hand and the shorter side and the other. You want to combine your real hair with the short side, we're going to use that as the base and we're going to wind the longer side around it to create the lock. So first i'm winding upwards, because i want to cover up the braided part and once i get to the very top by my roots, i'm winding a few times around the rubber band to cover that up as well. And then i'm going to start winding. The hair down now, as i'm winding down to get the irregularities that butterfly locks, are known for i'm fluffing out some of the waves and i'm alternating how tightly i'm winding every few rotations i'll ease up a bit and that allows the lock to get a little More personality, so it's not so uniform, so once i've winded down to the length, i want my lock to finish it off. I took my finger and held it where i wanted the bottom of the lock to be folded. The ends of the hair up and i wound it around that loop, i'm making with my finger a few times to secure it, and then i started winding the hair upwards until i couldn't wind anymore, when i ran out of hair removed my finger and all done, Here'S a little closer end, so you guys can really see the details so again to attach the crochet hair, we're braiding it in with a real hair down about an inch once that's on, go ahead and separate and fluff out the crochet hair. Take your real hair and combine it with the shorter side, take the longer side and start wrapping it up to get to your roots, wind it around the roots a few times to cover up the rubber band and to secure the start of the lap. Then start winding down until you get to your desired length and a tip for this. While you're winding down, you want to try to make sure you're covering up all of the hair that we've designated as the base, which is the shorter side, because that will ensure that all of your real hair is contained inside the lock and nothing. Pops out alternate. The tightness of your winding and allow little straight pieces of the water wave hair to poke out to get some distressing. Then, once you get to your stopping point, place your finger at the end of where you want your lock make a loop wind. The ends of the hair around the loop a few times to help the lock stay locked and then start winding up until all of the hair is twisted. Remove your finger and the lock is secured now on this lock right here, i'm going to show you another way. You can get some distressing so while you're winding down the length of the lock every few turns. What you want to do is place your thumb under the hair that you're winding and then remove it and you'll see that doing this causes those little loops and bulges to form as well. So this is just another way you can get the butterfly lock. Look after all, 47 locks were done. Last thing i did was take a little more jam and apply it to my edges, then brush them in place for this style. It took me about four hours total to complete and i used six packs of the water wave crochet hair and i really like this shorter length. It'S very easy, very carefree. I pretty much just wake up and go with this style, which is amazing. I do want to mention, though, that this hair did feel kind of heavy the first couple of days of wearing it. But after about, i would say like five six days. It didn't feel so heavy anymore and it wasn't bad at all. But initially it did feel a little heavy, but nothing too crazy. Overall, i am extremely happy with how this came out and i've been wearing this set for three weeks now with no issues. Just in case any of you guys were wondering now when it's time to remove these, it's really simple. What you want to do is first pull down on the bottom to undo that loop and then you just pretty much work in reverse by unwinding the hair. Take down the braid which will remove the crochet hair and, as for removal of the rubber band, what i like to do is take a rat tail comb and place it right underneath one loop of the rubber band and then, while holding my hair firmly. So it doesn't pull on it. I just move the comb out until the rubber band pops and it falls right off, and that is basically all you have to do. It'S really easy, so yeah that is pretty much it. I hope you all enjoyed the tutorial thanks. So much for watching as always and i'll catch up with you soon on my next video bye,
Comments
Belinder Tv: Why do people click on the dislike botton though? This woman did an amazing job with this butterfly locks and with every other videos she posts,❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Ali Ma: "The dislikes are from braiding shops who charge us $300 for this style!"
BEST BRAIDIST: Who else thinks this styles fits her very well. Awesome
jamaica sandrene: The fact that I was about to pay $230 for a hairstyle I can do on myself in 4 HOURS!!! Thank u so much
E. Nina Ward: I did this!! My first time doing any braided style.It took me 3 days and several glasses of wine but the end result was worth it...So many compliments...And I am stoked about the money I saved. Thank you soooo much!!❤️
Marie King: I successfully tried this on my 8 year old and it turned out so pretty. She is so happy. I have NEVER braided in hair on my girls. Your video made me want to try. So I went crazy and did all three of my daughters hair in different styles watching your videos. Thank you!
Kat Howard: I have so much appreciation for how perfectly geometrical each one of those hair sections are. It’s so aesthetically pleasing now uniform and perfect each little box is on her scalp. Also, first video of the channel I have watched and I just want to say she’s extremely pretty!
marianne moon: I so love this girl because she doesn’t have an hour long intro and a 2 hour video
Kimberly Jones: absolutely gorgeous...this was such a great tutorial definetly going to try this out
TrangPak2: This was an amazing tutorial! I replicated it today without any issues. Thank you!! ❤️
Stacey Sherrill: This video was amazing!!! Followed it to the T and my hair looks awesome I’m so in love with it. Even had someone approach me in the store and tell how nice it looked and asked for my stylist info only to be shocked when I told her I did it myself. And so I shared this video with her. Thanks again Queen!
Liyu Fkir: I tried this out today and let me tell you... I love this. The roots looked so clean and the distressed locks gave such a great vibe although it took me a little more time it was soooo worth it Thank you so much
kat lord: Love this look to the max, haven’t braided my hair in years. First time I’m going to try it. It looks fabulous
sneaky1g: This was such a thorough, and concise tutorial. Just the right length of time and very easy to follow. Thank you so much!!
Michele Mariquez: I’m definitely giving this a try this weekend! Thank you so much for sharing.
Kamala Carter: I just sent your video to my stylist to show her exactly how I want my hair. You did an amazing job. Very beautiful work
Tinovimba Timba: these are absolutely beautiful!! Thank you for including how long it took you to do as well as how long you kept the style in for!
Tonya Deshawn vlogs: Whoever is reading this, let me tell you how freaking amazing you are today. And omg let's not forget about how beautiful you are on the inside and outside. Keep being the magnificent person that you came here to be.❤❤
Khairiya Táahira: Yessss!! These look so good on you! I can’t wait to try this style next.
Graphic Ease: If I still had a head full of thick hair, I'd definitely try these braids!! Thank you for such an informative video from start to finish. It was very thorough and easy to follow. Stay beautiful queen!
Cynthia Thompson: Your hair looks so beautiful, I can't wait to try this style. I've done the Marley twists before and box braids a couple of times. With that said, I'm up for the challenge; thank you so much for sharing how to do this style with us ladies. More power to you.
Morgann Hubbard: Best tutorial EVER! I did my locs following this tutorial and I’m soooo pleased with how they came out! Big thanks to you for sharing how to do this! I’ve always been hesitant and turned off by doing hair but this very video got me out the door, to a hair store, and home in the mirror! Unbelievable! I’m ready to do so much more!
Ashley Jaye: Is there any style you can’t achieve? Congratulations on hitting 2 million subscribers! And thank you for the top tier content!
Angie Miller: I've never had the patience or even thought that I would be able to do my own hair until i saw this video and I just had to try it. I'm proud to say I did it! You made it look so easy and gave me the inspiration to do it and I love it! Thank you!! p.s. my shoulders & fingers were on fire lol but it was worth it..
Theresa Jerry: I’m gonna attempt this style this weekend. Very beautiful, thank you so much for this Sis!!
Gel Sm: I just got doing mine I did great. I watched many different ones but this was by far the best. Thank you ❤️
Marcell Chapman: Even if it was a thumbs down cause the rubber band thing just say that and still give her a thumbs up for the perfection and how well she explained and showed us dang!!! Stop that negative ish. This lady was awesome and you personally dnt even have to use the rubber bands the style and look is bomb
Kim: Your hair tutorials are by far the most professional on YouTube. You demonstrate each step clearly, the camera angles are always just right, and there are never any unnecessary shenanigans. Also, your voice over method makes for a clean and clear presentation. I've always thought this but regretfully never articulated it in detail. Thank you. ❤
Angelica Whetstone: I have searched YouTube for a no crochet butterfly loc tutorial. Your hair tutorial is by far the most professional and knowledgeable video I've come across. I appreciate your content, sis!
Kurly Jess: I can honestly say this is the best step by step tutorial and straight to the point. I love it! Such a pretty style on you. Thank you beauty!
Carla Jamelle: Thank you for this awesome, easy to follow video. Was looking for some low key and protective for my hair and this was perfect! I followed your easy directions and was very PLEASED with how they came out. Thanks again for this post! It was definitely worth doing then paying someone else 250.00 to do it.
cakebabie: Thank you so much. I've been looking for a good easy to understand tutorial. Now I don't have to pay crazy money for this style! My hair loves faux locs
Maggie May: You know this is the first time someone on YouTube made me feel maybe I can actually do my own hair if I can get tutorials like this. Highly impressed
Ketu Amanda Ndara: Thank you so much for making this video❤️ I have learned a lot and will definitely do this soon
Kathy Vinson: I love this style. You made this look so easy. It looks beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial.
Karen Kurlz: This looks so beautiful. I might have to try this!
Patrice Beck-Terry: I have followed this tutorial last month and it was my first time doing anything like this. I received a lot of compliments. I am so grateful for this.
L D: Thank you for this tutorial. I was able to do this hairstyle for my daughter. And she loves it!!
Abena Agyapong: Absolutely beautiful! ❤️❤️ I always used a rat tail comb to pop my daughters rubber bands too, but my sister recently gave me a rubber band cutter and it’s a game changer! 10/10 recommend! ❤️❤️ again, great tutorial, you’re a natural born teacher!
Raeven B: Thank you so much!! I watched this tutorial and my hair came out PERFECTLY!! I love it ❤️ she explained it so well and detailed it perfectly!
Lisa De Jesus: Girl you made it look so easy to do!!! Love the style
SimpleeSam: You a real one for adding a “removal” part in this video lol. Love this style
Kianna Chapman: You did AMAZING! Thank you for explaining in great detail. They turned out soooooo pretty ❤️‼️
Paige: Girrrrlll, you ROCK!! Other YouTube influencers need to take a lesson from you on how to create an instructional video. Very clear and concise.
Karliesha Nash: So excited to try this tomorrow. Have watched plenty of her videos and have literally been box braiding and crocheting my hair since March. Saves lots of money too!
Gail Adams: I love how you took the time out to explain this very well. Thank you
sexyaries9: She explained this so perfectly. It is so hard to find someone to explain the right way and make it easy
Tymmiah: You're absolutely amazing!! You make it look sooooo easy! Thank you for this video‼️
Imana Isis: I love these and they look amazing on you I definitely have to try these out one day
Jay Say: Wow. You make this look so easy! Great job
AM: Thank you for the video. Now I can explore doing my own hair instead of going to a hair shop. You’ve done a great job &look absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!
TheLancemia: Is there anything that you can't do, LOL... you are so inspiring. You give me the courage to try and do anything and everything!
NaTasha Phillips: This is so beautiful I love this easy simply stylish !!! Go girl ♀️
Fabiola Millien-Faustin: I did this hairstyle and boy oh boy do I love it! Thanks to her I have a beautiful protective style that I’m so fond of!
rdouglas1908: You make this look so easy! I think I’m going to try this on my daughter!
Cynthia Patton: This is so pretty...Thank you for explaining it so thoroughly!! I'm trying this!!!
Gbemi Tobias: I don’t know what I’m more jealous of the fact that your scalp looks so healthy, or that you can part your hair yourself so neatly
Tiffany M: Thank you for sharing this video with us. I'm planning to replicate this style!
theEarthChildx: This is the only tutorial I need on this hairstyle
Maya Chanel: This video is so helpful you made it so clear and simple and it looks amazing! Thank you!
Sonya Moyler: Great job, it is very beautiful! Thank you so much for showing how to take it down, from start to finish, you answered all my questions Awesome
hayes1493: At this point, what can't you do, sis?!This style is amazing and you explained the process perfectly. I will be trying this soon. Thank you, Queen. Peace and great light.
Erica King: I love watching this channel everytime I want to try a style I learn through this channel she makes it look super easy ❤
Britt Lee: Omgeeee I cannot get over how beautiful these (and you) are!! Amazing tutorial. Makes me wanna take my hair out to do this ASAP but I know better. Your 4 hrs = my 24 hours. ❤️
amina. k: this was THE best tutorial I’ve seen thus far! you made it look really easy and im super excited to try!
Shaquisha Hart: Thank you so much for teaching me how to do this install I love that I didn’t have to use the crochet needle I did my own hair and I love it...
WineOfAges: Beautiful!! I would love to do this to my hair !
Theressa Ford: Thank youuuu!!! ❤ I did it and it and it turned out amazing. I've had it for about 3 wks now and still getting so many compliments...
Tonie M.: This was a very thorough and detailed video. Thank you so much! I wish you all the best.
Amber Best: Soooo gorgeous, I love your tutorials
Kaydie's Kreation: This style is so cute on you. Can't wait to do it on my channel. Love the fact that you prep hair before installing to prevent itching.
Its Naukss: Wow love this method! Love how detailed you are!
Queen: Per usual, awesome tutorial ~ going to do this for my baby girl for our 16th birthday...I'm sure she's going to love it!
Butterflyy.Goddess: I live for this! I appreciate this video so much. You did an amazing job girl. I want to try this on my head! I have sooooo much hair ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Daphne Coleman: Love this tutorial; Nice and clear, Thank you
Toya O: Woooo thank you for this tutorial. My teenager swears I know how to do every style she falls in love with. This helped me so much.
Sib dib: Beautiful job! Looks very easy! Thank you!
Mayasentia: Currently attempting this with the help of this amazing video ❤️ the hair came a day early so i was so excited
purposed: Soo pretty! Looks Soo easy to do! Think I'll give it a try!
Bambu Theory: Omg these are beautiful!!! The only thing stopping me was "how do you take them out" but you included that too and I appreciate it so much!! Thanks Kim!!
Stacey Chisolm: Loved loved loved this! It turned out so beautiful.
SoulDeep Zim: So lovely! I'll definitely try it out some day!
beloved otero: Thank for making it eazy for me. You did an amazing job
epiphany: I love the butterfly locs. I loved your video the way you explain was really easy to understand. I’ve been a hairstylist for 10 years and the patience and detailed you used was wonderful. This style looks beautiful on you
angie oohpreddynails: You make it look so easy but I know I'd be struggling for more than 4 hours! Great tutorial!
TANEKA HAIRSTON: You make everything look beautiful and easy❤️❤️
Tanya Powell: Beautifully, and very professionally done! I appreciate you explaining, each and every step.
Esh. Etc: I have real locs, 47 to be exact. so I appreciate you sharing that detail and I have been in love with the look. I'm trying it this weekend
Just Symphony: Love this. Thank you so much
Symira Livingston-Turner: I love your step by step tutorial. Looks like a lot of work for me, but do-able with a full day available. Thanks
Stephanie: I have short hair but watching you do this video makes me want to go out and get some hair just so I can do these locks. You go girl!!!
Deirdre Bryce: yaassss!! I'm about to try this with longer hair! Thank you for the tutorial! Your hair is gorgeous
Nikesha Creft: love this hair!! It looks natural and beautiful on you!
MyKiera Henderson: You always make everything look so easy and effortless lol and thank you for taking the time to show how to remove it! Saved me from getting scissor happy
Egged On: Excellent video. Such a beautiful hair style and so creatively natural. Good for you, Sista! I'm sure you're helping so many women to appreciate their natural beauty. Stay gorgeous!
Gemini: The best video seen so far without all the extra hair love it . Thank you Queen
Miriame Maxi: This is probably the best most clear tutorial ever!! Lol I’m about to go slay my hair now lol
JaShae' Jackson: I completed this look and it turned out beautifully. Thanks!!!!
Latricia Finley: I love this! Since being stuck in the house, I've taught myself to put passion twists and box braids in my head. I definitely want to try this next! I love the length especially. And you made it look so easy..lol LOVE!
Gina Edwards: So awesomely thorough and to the point. Thanks so much for incorporating the takedown. Excellent videos!