Healthy Hair Journey:Faux Locs Review

One of my favorite looks simple bun and my stylist @mel_jdion (instagram)

Unequivocally my favorite protective style to date. I am a huge fan of protective styles in general prior to my current style box braids where my favorite.However I can  proudly say Faux Loc's are my new obsession.This will definitely not be my last encounter with this style.Today I will share with you how I achieved this style and the pros and cons of Faux Locs.

• Time: The process took approximately 8 1/2 hours.
• Hair: My hair was first twisted with Nappy Annie brading hair and then wrapped with the afro Kinky/Jamaican Kinky Marley hair.In total 3 packs of Nappy Annie was used and 5 packs Marley hair(four brown and one red/burgundy mixture).

Ya Man Afro Kinky Braid #4 & Vivica A Fox Jamaican Kinky Marley Braid #132

The completed look

Pros:

1. Generally the hair is easy to style and prevents me from contending with my hair on a daily basis.
2. Low maintenance, I mainly wear my hair in updos and often times I don't have to redo it every day.Example if I put  my hair in a bun it can stay for a few day mainly all I have to do daily is tame my edges.
3. It looks real, I love how natural it looks.
4. Its a conversation starter ,though this style has been around for a good while many people are still unaware and are fascinated and want more information .
5. I LOVE IT, simply because it suits me , I'm in love ♡

Cons:

1. Washing your hair becomes the  most complex task in the world.Finding a way to clean you hair without hassle is extremely difficult.
2. Itching for the first week or so the hair itched slightly.However there was one particular day when I actually contemplated removing my Locs but I consulted my trusty Youtube and found the solution in one of my faves ACV, apple cider vinegar and warm water rub on the scalp then apply oil.
3. The weight depending on the amount of hair used it may initially seem a bit heavy ,especially the first time you do updos.

Today November 8,2014, approximately 4 weeks since I have been wearing my locs