Review (5/5): Loving These Locs!
[[VIDEOID:f6fe2bb4d18d1094a8c2136bc198cd5a]] I've always loved dreads, so when I saw these, I ordered them immediately! I hadn't known I could simply *install* dreads without having to grow my own hair long and then proceed to do whatever magic (and damage) was necessary to create dreads. As soon the first set of 12 arrived, I was thrilled; I also knew that 12 strands was nowhere near enough to cover my head so I ordered a second set. Each set came with a bag of random hair accessories as well as what looks similar to a crochet hook. The hook is ridiculously small, so I don't know if it's intended to pull the hair through the top loop or if it's to help maintain the dreads as they're washed and loosen up over time. There were no instructions, so after my first set arrived I scoured the Internet to find photos of loc styles as well as tutorials about how to install them. I've included a short video with this review to help people realize that the most difficult part will be installing these on the back of your head. (I don't have a fold-out mirror and I don't trust myself to do a good job, so I've got to find someone I trust to do the back of my head for me.)
While this is the first set of dreads I've handled, they're not stiff and they have no odor. (While researching dreads, I discovered that a lot of synthetic pieces have those issues but THESE do not! I mean, I loved the first set so much that I ordered another right away.) I don't plan to have my entire head in dreads, but if I did I could easily get away with only 3 to 4 sets (with leftovers) because my hair is really thin and I'd pull larger sections through the top loop as I braided each piece in.
The ends of the dreads look a little scraggly BUT I think that makes them look all the more authentic; in fact, I was surprised when I hopped back online and saw these are synthetic! The top of each has a black rubber band just below a loop of hair and you basically pull a section of your own hair through that top loop, split that hair into two sections (so with the dread and your own hair you have three separate sections). Get the dread close to your scalp, then simply braid the three sections together to secure the loc into place. You'll need a small rubber band to hold the sections together where they end and it's that simple! You can attach the little hair accessories wherever you choose.
If you've been wanting locs, these are an excellent value and the perfect way to see if the look is right for you. I do think they should come with instructions, but that doesn't take away from the perfect coloring, length, and texture!