How To Make & Attach Loc Extensions | What To Consider Before Deciding
- Posted on 03 June, 2018
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All right so here I have my hair already separated and prepped. I usually buy the afro bulk hair. That is six inches because I feel like gives you more flexibility, so here I've prepped it some more, but it's still not done, and I'm gon na show you how I do that. I do this just to give myself a basis, so I can see what I'm working with and to already have the hair prepped. It'S a step that I like to do. That makes it go faster for me all right. So first I start with my six inch. Afro bulk hair and I'm just gon na separate it into different sections depending on the size, I'm making small locks. So I I'm getting smaller sections and because she wanted. I believe this was eight, not eight but six inches. I went ahead and got two pieces and I connected them together to begin with. Now I'm gon na round off, what's gon na, be my end and I'm just gon na go through and really really vaguely go through and use the needle to form the hair, but not actually make the lock. Yet I'm just forming the hair to give myself a step ahead when I'm actually in the mode of making the locks. So this is just me, prepping the hair and, as you can see, I'm just pulling my needle in and out of the hair to try and form it to give it that round shape before I start actually making them. It'S important to note that they are not tight at all the who super loose like almost spongy, because I'm not trying to make them tight at this point. This is just me going through and setting up the foundation for the luck that I'm gon na make and go back in and tighten them. I usually don't do this until I'm done with all of my formations. If, when I um explain how to do LOC extensions hands on, I find myself explaining in a different way, and an analogy that I like to use is a vase if you're packing a vase full of cotton balls because you're for you, that's the shape you're trying To get the lock to be a cylindrical round shape, so, if you're packing a vase with cotton, balls, you're, not gon na pack, the vase from the top you're, not gon na pack, the base from the side you're gon na pack, it from the bottom you're gon Na try to make sure that everything at the bottom is super super packed before you add some more once it's super once the more that you add a super super PAC, then you add some more that's pretty much. What you're doing with the lock extension just with a different tool and a different material? So it's a different um, it's a different process, but that's the analogy that I like to use to explain what I mean by packing the lock and now here's the finished product of the locks that I made. They are much firmer than the base that I started with. They are ready to install in my clients, hair and I'm gon na show you guys in a different light, so you can kind of see the texture a little bit better, but this color is dark. Auburn. Now this is her hair and like, as I said in the beginning, she has an undercut, but we're gon na make it full enough, at the top, with respects to the part to lock ratio making sure it's not too thin. We'Re gon na make it full enough. At the top to cover her undercut and she has very very thick hair, so that won't be a problem at all and what I'd like to do. First, as I go through, and I part the hair, I part the hair to make sure that the number of locks that were attempting to put up there will fit in terms of the hair. The space, the scalp space and the density of the hair will fit. The size of the locks that we're trying to fit in this area - and they do so, I start installing and how I, how I start installing the hair is. I start at the where the LOC extension loose hair meets the mature quote/unquote mature part of the LOC extension, and I started attaching there first because I feel like they're. The transition happens there, so that is the most important part for me, because without that being secure, your locs can thin out several other different things. Different things can happen and not to mention that if that part looks funky, it's really not blending. There'S no point - and you haven't gotten LOC extensions at this point, because it's not blending it looks crazy, so you want it to blend, especially when you're working with different colors her hair is black. The hair is dark auburn, so we wanted to blend as seamlessly as possible. So that's really why I start there and once I get it where I want it there, I get it to look how I want it to look now. I work my way back up to the root and, as I've stated before in previous instruction videos, I am super deliberate, which you should be too. If you do super deliberate about where you're pulling hair to while you're pulling hair to this area. And what is it? Gon na do to the to the luck that you're trying to form is they're gon na make it flat. If you stay on one side, you just keep pulling pulling pulling it's gon na be flat, so you have to go in all directions, and this is not just one two, three four north-south-east-west. This is more than that you're going and so as many directions as you can, because you want the luck to be round, and you also want want to know that you're pulling hairs in so many different directions that the lock will be secure. As I am attaching the locks I like to twist the hair in and to the right and keep on attaching and then twist it to the left and keep on attaching, this is to make sure that the lock is not pulling from one side more than the Other for that route that actually happens with natural logs too, if you're retwisting, and only one like one dramatic direction, then your locks are gon na pull from that direction. So if you're twisting down only you're not trying to Center that lock to that part, then when you do ponytails it's gon na pull from the bottom of the lock or, if you're doing it at the top. When you let it down, it's gon na pull from the top of the lock, so you want to Center the lock with the part. This is even with natural locks. You want to do that and here's what it looks like when I am done attaching it and here's the first row and these locks by the way are super lightweight, they're heavy. When you wash them yes, but they are super super lightweight. They they're not gon. Na pull your hair or or they're, not gon na um damage your natural hair by pulling on it or thinning it. So it's important to think about that when you are deciding between the wrap, lock extensions or the instant, lock extensions, I'm gon na go ahead and attach another one to show you guys once again how I attach it. While I do that, I'm gon na just give you some tips on when deciding to get lock extensions. First, you would need to decide on a method when you do when you, just if you decide to do instant locks or if you decide to do the wrapping method. You need to consider your hair, the health of your hair. If your hair is not healthy, a lot of people don't like to hear that their hair is not healthy, but if it's not healthy, LOC extensions won't help you your hair has to be in a good state. Locs is not the well. My hair is going to hell, so let me get locs, that's not how that works. Your hair still has to be healthy to have a nice set of locks and you can eat if you. If your hair is not healthy, you still want to start locs. I suggest, starting without any extensions, I suggest, if you're, trying to get your hair back to a good, optimal state. I suggest, starting with your natural hair, anything extra on top of something. That'S already not healthy, that's just common sense, but a lot of styles won't tell you that, because it's about the money, I always tell people it's not about the money. For me all money's, not good money. I will not mess up your hair for money. Yes, when considering LOC extensions or Raptor locks, consider that rap locks are not going to give you the same texture as instant LOC extensions. They are great, however, if you want perm, not permanent, but temporary LOC extensions. They are great and consider that rap locks are heavier. Then then insert LOC extensions and they are not able to achieve the same styles or textures, and by this I mean curls crinkles certain things like that and it may still achieve it, but it won't look as close to natural locks as it could. Here'S the finished product here, as you can see it's full enough to cover her undercut, but not too full to where it's overwhelming. She wanted two strand twists and that's the salad that we achieved here and by the way this was freehand parting. This wasn't a grid pattern or anything like that. She wanted freehand parting and yeah. She loved her hair. I loved her hair. I love the color and here are some photos just to recap this installment. Thank you guys so much for watching stay tuned for more LOC extension videos. I have more coming more videos on how to make the logs and attach them and if you have any questions, leave them in the comments. I will try my best to answer until next time. Follow me on instagram DX ly, and lots bye, guys
Comments
Diva Bee63: My grandma used to say, "Hands that serve are beautiful hands." Now I know what she meant. You are so talented. Thanks for sharing ❤
WhoDaManMe: This is art. Your planning phase is great. With you it's about how you start AND how you finish, it truly shows in your finished product. Anyone who sits in your chair will never feel like just your 2:30appointment.
Cassandra Perkins: This is the best I've seen on the making and installation of locs. You know your stuff! And you explain it well, thank you. I am a crafter, I spin wool and needle felt as well, I can appreciate your talent. I have big bags of sheep's wool, that I will probably never spin or felt-it is white, but can be dyed any color,if you are interested let me know.
IAmPrince: Thanks for this video! I NEED a full tutorial on how to make the loc extensions!! It's critical to my well-being!
Locd_and_Luved Amber-Laurén: Love the color! The before & after pictures are EVERYTHING. Very nice video. Thank you! ❤️
Alex Danielle: Im doing this to my hair on my own and hope it turns out well. Only difference is im doing it with existing starter locs. Im hoping it looks at good as how you did her hair. So beautiful.
Elaine Lyons: This was such a great video, thank you! I made my own extensions from bulk hair and attached them to my existing locs using this method. They look so natural and I can’t even see where they are attached! Thank you again!
Tip Jackson: you did an amazing job!!! Very detailed.. now I'm about to try it. Thank you!
Khambria: Your work is always flawless. Love this color too!
April Warren: I just watched this 3 times....now I'm about to try it on my own hair. Thanks for this!!
Ms. Riley: Wow! You’re meticulous and it shows in your finished craft! Thanks for sharing. Excellent work.
Salon Boss USA LLC: How long does the process take from start to finish...approximately? I know everyone's hair is different in length, texture, and thickness...but on average how long should you expect to put aside to create the locs and then install?
No Copyright Hip Hop Music: This is what am I looking for. Awesome tutorial. ❤️
Murcry12 12: Wow great job,never seen locs being made before.True talent.
Mary Ann’s Crochet Hands: How long did take you to complete the style from start to finish? Great job btw
sxxop: I'm so loving this. I'm actually thinking of getting this done
Melanie Wilson: Everytime I find someone I'd like to do my locs, they aren't where I live. You are grifted and care about the health of your client's hair. Thanks for what you do!
Jane Dee: I want to thank you for actually just helping me learn how to make a dreadloc.. peace to you✊
Myjennifer Faal: Wow!!!! Absolutely beautiful great job Dxlyn. I love it
Divinely Feminine: Beautiful work! I've ordered my hair from Macon Styles and can't wait to get it done.
Theresa Shadrack: Beautiful work. How long does it take to set them?
PlainerThanJane: I. LOVE. YOUR. WORK. I can't wait for you to do mine ♡
Stevie el: Thank you for sharing your gift. I'm looking forward to installing my locs soon.
P3ach3s-n-Cr3am: Very informative video! I’m very interested in getting permanent loc extensions but would like to know are they more difficult to install in hair that is already locked? I’ve had my locs for 5 months and they’re neck length (started them on longer hair) but I would like to get these to add some length for more styling options.
Margolita P'nina: This video was so satisfying what a perfect transition awww
FAVORED LOVED: THIS! WAS BEAUTIFUL ❤️
Kizzy K: Beautiful transition!
Juley L.: How do you establish how much hair to part out in order to match up with the loc extension ?
Ayana Hall: How long does the loc prep and service take?
Creating Beauty by Tonia: Weelp!!! YT has taken more money from me I have officially ordered some pre hand made locs (I figured since it cost the same as the amount of hair need to make locs while skipping the tedious process, may as well get then made beforehand). I'm trying this on my own head and I pray it turns out right and I absolutely LOVE THEM! ❤ thank you for sharing & awesome work per usual.
SANDI BROWN: Hello there You are totally Awesome Wish I could schedule sisterlock maintenance with you Fix up some of my thinning locks. I'm fine with my short length. I'm floored by your skill and precision Thanks for sharing♥️ Peace & Blessings
K.MakiniNayo Earle-Headley: how long does it take to do 1 loc extention and also a batch of them ?
ChipptheDuck: All I can say is WOW! U r simply amazing. I’v been watchin ur vids 4 many yrs now & I luv ur work! Ur hands hav been blessed w/ the gift of creativity & pure talent. Keep up the gr8 work
Michaela more: How long does it take to put the locs in?
Mane_Jewel by Breelikemee: Now that’s what I call talent AND you have the patience of Job!
Yashida Langley: What's the best type or brand of hair to use to make loc extentions whether permanent or temporary?
Dequetta LaShae: My hair didn't get healthy until I got my locs .. before then my hair was falling out .. it gave me time to learn my hair
HIMAY10NENCE: You did amazing ....How many locs did you get out of one bundle of hair ?
Dutygyal 14: Thank you i have already started to make Them. That was a great idea. Thanks again. Love
Queen Esther: Well done, you're really a selfless master hairstylist..... I'm really learning from you however I have some issues, I couldn't the dread combs around me, can I use a regular tail comb when retwisting my locs or I can just do plan rolling since it's a diy?
Soph B: Looks great and very informative
Roann KDHM: Perfectly done
Stephanie Woods: This video is the best! Gave me Very detailed explanation om what is actually supposed to be done and it definitely makes me feel a lot more comfortable with the idea having a undercut with dreads. If anyone can help me out though could I get directed to a video that will show me someone installing the permanent dread extensions on very short hair? (Like the length of 2 fingers side by side)? Thanks!!
Carolynn Bryant: How much does this cost for a full head? And how long does it take to do?
Chantavia Ford: How long do it take to make them and how long do it take to install
Andy Hilton: Hey I love your work it is so amazing! A World Awaking! Talent at it's Best! Anything we put our Mind 2 we can Do! Each One teach One! Blessed Love to All
Tika R.: The fact that the hair is lighter gives more insight on how it truly blends thanx because I was trying to find someone who gave more details..
Ebonie Marie: How many packs would you say is needed for pencil sized locs in 12 in? Watched this video and want to try it out
Ebonney Brown: How many bundles of locs do you use for each client?
Marie Desire: I love it how much you do natural extension lock like that
Mariaa Marie: How do you determine how much hair to buy before making locs? Ex: 100, 6 inch ,small locs
Jac: Hi, if you get them attached but find the extensions to be too big, is there anything that can be done?
Mimi X: You are very talented sis. Keep up the good work. Only if you were in England I would of booked you to start my locs
Kim J.: Wow that's alot of work. Very gorgeous
Darlene Jones: Thanks for the perfect tutorial!! God Bless
portia taalib-el: bey: That is amazing work!!!
Melo Brown: How long does it usually take to make them homemade
Mrs. RockKitty (VixxVoodooKitty): Do you have any tips on keeping the made locs smooth. I have been making my own to extend my locs and I don’t know if it’s the brand of kinky hair I’m using but it still looks fuzzy. I try to tighten it a bit but it still looks the same.
tuk und: Really good i appreciate your work and thanks for sharing with us, but how do you unlock it without cutting hair ?
Nubian Queen: Your work is amazing. I love your channel.
Ebonee Tabb: Great job! Thanks for sharing
Crystal: I got my hair a shade too dark. Do you think I could use lemon juice to lighten it a bit or would bleach be my best bet ?
Fleeky Robinson: How long does this last?
DeMauria Brown: How much do you charge for this whole process?
Lexus Townsend: Can you remove these ? And if so how long do you suggest keeping them in to still be able to remove them
Jayson Grey: Can these be removed or once it's blended there's no way to undo it?
Fatina Knight-Hudson: How many packs of hair did you have to use?
Courtney TinkTink Burton: Your work is beautiful! What style of crochet needle are you using? Thanks for sharing.
Anabel Garcia: This is awesome!
collette caraway: You have great patience.... beautiful work!
J P: God anointed your hands and eyes for his many gifts and talents4real!! You are a true amazing Artist and you have so much in mind about detail with purpose as you create! It's so soothing to my soul seriously because so many people do many jobs and they don't have the heart of an anointed artist for the job and you can totally tell the difference!! I tell people it's like a Chef that CAN'T cook nor has the passion taste or heart of an artist to be a Chef....but their working at a high end kitchen in Las Vegas or anywhere have it at that! This is not the career or field for you at all!! But clearly you fully posses and demonstrate your God given gifts, talent and abilities ✊❤ God's blessings be encouraged in Jesus our Lord and Savior you do amazing work!!!
Emily Averett: You do a great job girl!!,wish you was in Charlotte so I can get you to do my hair.
sgeminisplace: I luv your tutorials, i had locs but had 2 cut them due 2 having fine & thin hair do u think loc extentions are a good choice for me right now...im also currently letting my hair get back to a healthy state
Angela Lederer: I just got loc extensions yesterday using the same technique. My locs are stiff. What can I do to get rid of the stiffness. I know if I dip them in hot water it will loosen them up. But I'm wondering how soon is too soon?
Ziyanda Dludla: I respect your work
Pontsho Potloane: This is so amazing, I cannot believe it.
Nati: Such a good teacher and such talented hands!
Wracquel Auzane': How many bulks do you need for a full head of 10in locs using 8in hair?
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Jaquita Spurlock: Hey do you sell the permanent locs?
SigourneyStyles: Hi! Dope video. About how many locs did you make and install?
Home&House Beauty: Hey! I absolutely love your work.❤️ New subbie..can you please tell me the type of hair extension you used to make the locs? Thanks!
Rose: Is this temporary or permanent?
Lisa Craig: What’s the best type of hair to use when making loc extensions? And can the extensions be colored?
Taylor maddix: Thank you for this video ❤️❤️❤️
Lotus A God: How long it takes for you to make 40 of those?
Rhonda Jones: What happens to the extension as your locks grow? Do you have to cut it out eventually?
BosSy Braids: How long did this take?
DJ Lady: Absolutely AMAZING
latrece snipe: Was this done on wet, dry or damp hair?
Tanya Murray: Is it possible for me to make microlocs from scratch to install, as I can't wait for the long process, but since I have time for my hair to grow out I want to try making them in the mean time
da hawk: How do you do this without tearing up your fingers? I tried it and works great except I’m ripping up my fingers I’m using to twist.
alicia sy: Hi do u sell extentions? My daughter has micro locs and wants extentions. I did the braid extention, but u can see the braid until it locks over.
Kimberly Johnson: How much would you charge for this particular installation...with the length? And you also created the dread...so how much altogether
Daisy Tomondo: Well done and thank you
Tasha Kayden: Can this type of extension be removed? Or once you get this you’ve basically got locs for life?
Mahogany Coy: Beautiful..my son want these! Pray for us lol Because it will be my first time doing this method
Glam Network: How does it take you to prep the afro bulk hair?
Jahneia's Enterprises 🇧🇧: I have a friend who has a son, her son's hair was very natural and long. She cut his and wanted to use it on her hair to start her locs. Is this safe to do? Her son is only 4 yrs old
Simply BJs Creations: Very nice, Thanks for sharing!