The Top 30 Faux Locs Hairstyles for Long and Short Hair

Chloe and Halle Bailey are hair goals, and the musical duo has worn their tresses in locs since they were toddlers, which explains why their hair is so long, thick and luscious. It can take years to grow locs that sway past your waist and starter locs require natural hair—and often a big chop. However, there's a way to get this boho chic protective style without sacrificing years of your time. Enter: faux locs. Faux locs are exactly how they sound: locs that are not real and use either synthetic or human hair to achieve the style.

Installing faux locs can take hours. First, the hairstylist must braid your natural hair in box braids and then hair is wrapped around the braid to give the illusion of locs. If you don't have eight hours but still want the style, you can opt for crochet faux locs. These locs already come wrapped and ready to go and are just crocheted onto your cornrows. If you don't have a hairstylist or are not savvy enough to DIY your own faux locs, then you can get a faux locs wig or hairpiece faster than you can type "Amazon.com."

Once you decide the method of installation for your faux locs, then you can determine the type of locs hairstyle that is perfect for you. If you want feminine appeal, opt for goddess or butterfly faux locs. Play with length and style, too—long faux locs vs. short faux locs, thick faux locs vs. thin faux locs, an updo or wearing them cascading past your shoulders.

Don't worry if you're still at a loss for what kind of faux locs are perfect for your face. We have you covered. We rounded up the best faux loc hairstyles of 2022 and the best celebrity faux locs looks to give you all the inspiration you need for your next style.