Soft Locs hairstyles to Try in 2024

Soft locs hairstyles are one of the trendiest styles in 2024. Soft locs are a type of faux locs, that imitate the look of traditional locks. They are a versatile protective style that can be worn in various ways, including an updo, in blonde, or long ombré locs.  If you have been thinking of getting artificial dreadlocks, then soft locs are one of the hairstyles you can try. I will provide you with all the information you need about soft locs hairstyles, including what they are, the materials needed, the installation process, and inspirational photos for soft locs.

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What Supplies are Needed to Achieve Soft Locs Hairstyles?

• 4 packs of Bobbi Boss Nu Locs
• Wrapping hair for soft locs- Spring twist hair
• Loc n Gel – for defining hair sections or defining parts.
• Crochet needle for attaching the faux locs.
• Rat tail comb – to help you section the hair.
• Mousse
• For boho soft locs with curls you can use Deep wave hair (synthetic curl extensions) OR deep wave human hair (human hair curl extensions).
• Shampoo and conditioner: start by washing your hair with your preferred shampoo and moisturizing conditioner, and then dry it off.
• Hair clips: hair clips help secure the sectioned hair.

What are Soft Locs?

Soft locs, also known as soft dreadlocks, is a hairstyle that imitates traditional locs but is softer, less textured, and temporary; soft locs are soft in appearance and texture. Soft locs can be achieved through crochet or twisting the entire braid and can be styled to the desired length. In this article I will focus on the crotchet method of doing soft locs.

5 Steps to Installing Soft Locs

1. After cleaning and drying your hair, section it into equal-sized portions. You can put it into box sections or triangles. Larger sections will mean you will have thicker soft locs, while smaller sections will have smaller soft locs.
2. Apply the gel on the sectioned parts, beginning from the hair roots to the ends.
3. Soft locs are often achieved using the crochet method. To start, plait your natural hair.
4. Use a crochet needle to crochet the loc (hair extensions) into the braid.
5. Thirdly, twist the hair till the end of the soft locs and then secure the end and add extensions, if you would like. The installation process is quite simple and can take approximately 4 to 6 hours, depending on the length of the soft locs.

Inspirational photos for Soft Locs Hairstyles

1. Updo Soft Locs Hairstyles

Soft locs hairstyles, can be styled in different ways, and an updo is a must-try. An updo is a great way to get hair out of the face. One can do a messy bun or a well-defined bun, such as the one shown above.

2. Short soft locs hairstyles

You can never go wrong with short hairstyles. If you are looking for an edgy and voluminous hairstyle in 2024, you should try short, soft locs. This hairstyle is easy to maintain and does not need complex styling, as the locs can hang loosely.

3. Extra-long 24-inch soft locs hairstyles

Extra-long soft locs hairstyles are stylish and can give you versatility in styling. You can either style them up or down, depending on your preference. It is worth noting that soft locs are super light therefore long locs would not feel heavy on the head.

4. Boho Soft Locs

Boho soft locs hairstyles, also known as bohemian soft locs, are similar to Boho braids, only that the former uses artificial dreadlocks. They are achieved by infusing curls into the soft locs to give off a carefree and loose look. The curl extensions can either be synthetic or Human Hair. You can use Deep wave hair for synthetic curl extensions or water wave hair for human hair curl extensions. These soft Locs hairstyles give off a bohemian or Boho chic aesthetic. However, worth noting is that boho soft locs tend to get frizzy quite easily thus it is important to ensure effective maintenance of this hairstyle. Therefore, bohemian braids are soft locs hairstyles with curls. Here are a couple of styles you can choose from:

5. Blonde Soft locs Hairstyles

 Do blondes have more fun? Well, you could find out if this is true by trying soft locs hairstyles in blonde!

6. Soft Locs Hairstyles with Color

You can also try a bright color with soft locs. Colored soft locs hairstyles are stunning and quite trendy. One can try out various colors including red, blue, or even burgundy.

7. Mix and match colored soft Locs Hairstyles

You can also choose to mix and match various colors. For example, you can do blonde or light gray. Mixing various colors will give you a unique look.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Wrapping Hair is used for Soft locs Hairstyles?

Spring twist hair extensions are the best hair for wrapping hair the crocheted Bobbi Boss Nu Locs.

How do you take out soft locs?

Another frequently asked question is how to take down soft locs. Although this process can be a bit time-consuming, it requires care and patience. If not done not done properly, you can end up, damaging your natural hair. Start by spraying your hair with conditioner or water to soften the locks. Cut off the ends of the lock as this will make an easy. Unravel the locs to find your natural hair and cut off the faux locs. Next, unravel the top half of the hair.

Conclusion

Therefore, because of its versatility and simplicity, soft locs hairstyles are something you should consider getting in 2024. Depending on your preference, you can get any version of this style, including short, long, colored, textured, or thin. Soft locs are an ideal protective hairstyle for casual or official events.