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Locs have been a staple for men who are looking for longer hair styles, and for good reason. They’re diverse, timeless, and promote versatility. They can last for years if you take care of them properly and are a great way to express yourself! There are plenty of ways to style locs for men, and in this article we give you a list of over 50 different styles to choose from.

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Rope twist locs

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  1. The tight, sleek texture and simple overhang make them a great choice for formal and casual moments. You can wear thick rope twists for a chunkier look or thin rope twists for a lowkey look. Thin rope twists last about two weeks. Thick rope twists, also known as Senegalese twists , last anywhere from eight to 16 weeks depending on how well you take care of them. [1]
    • Briefly wear rope twists to add a curl to your locs once you take them out.
    • Moisturize your roots and wrap your hair in a silk bonnet to preserve your rope twists.
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Classic locs

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  1. They are a casual look that sport a lot of length. This protective style is a great way to embrace your culture and practice variety, as you can style them in a bunch of ways. Wear them in a ponytail if you want to move your length back. Wear them in a tall bun to move your locs up to your head.
    • Locs date as far back as 2500 B.C. and have been seen on mummified bodies from Ancient Egypt. [2]
    • With proper maintenance, locs can last for years. To take care of your locs, wash them once a week using a natural shampoo that doesn’t leave residue. Condition from root to tip after washing to keep your locs from becoming brittle. [3]
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Basket weave locs

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  1. Basket weave locs are styled by weaving your locs in an chunky, over-under pattern, much like a wicker basket. You can wear basket weave locs if you have mid-length or long locs, as you need enough hair for the basket pattern. For long locs, get your basket weaved into a ponytail or bun to keep them together and off of your neck. [7]
    • The amount of time you can keep basket weave locs in depends on preference.
    • To keep your basket weave locs fresh and healthy, take them out after 4-6 weeks and get a retwist.
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Freeform locs

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  1. To grow freeforms , leave your hair alone and let it knot up. After three to five weeks, your locs will begin to form, though they may take one to two years to fully mature. As your locs freeform, they will sometimes tangle together and create a larger loc. To prevent this, find the base of the two strands that are forming together and slowly pull them apart from the scalp upward. [10]
    • The coarser your hair is, the faster the locs will take shape.
    • Everyone’s freeforms are different from each other’s, as everyone’s hair is different. If you want a look that is unique to you, rock freeform locs.
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Chunky locs

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  1. If your locs are long and mature, you can switch up your look in various ways. Get chunky locs by letting them grow out and not getting a retwist. Or go to the loctician and ask for them to put your locs together for a thicker look. If you want to clean up your look, wait six weeks to get a retwist instead of the standard four to six. When wearing styles with chunky locs, make sure they aren’t restrictive and have minimal tension so that your locs remain healthy. [13]
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Wavy locs

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  1. Wavy locs are a great style that look good no matter what. The soft curl is a sight for sore eyes, and they aren’t hard to achieve. To get wavy locs, use rollers or perm rods and loosely wrap your locs around them. For a wavy look without rollers or perm rods, put in two strand twists when your hair is wet and take them out after two days. [15]
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    Arthur Sebastian is the Owner of Arthur Sebastian Hair Salon in San Francisco, California. Arthur has worked as a hair stylist for over 20 years and received his Cosmetology License in 1998. He believes that the true work of a successful hair stylist comes from passion and a love for hairdressing.
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    You can apply heat to make your locs wavy. Use a flat iron to achieve an open wavy look on your locs.

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Faux locs

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  1. Faux locs involve sewing synthetic hair extensions into your real hair and locking the two together to create fast, instant locs. They are a protective style that reduces tension on your natural hair. They last around 12 weeks and start to look better the longer you wear them. To skip the waiting stage for mature locs or make your hair look longer fast, rock faux locs. [21]
    • To style faux locs, put metal hair tubes in to spice up the look. Wear your faux locs in a braid or ponytail for a more standard style.
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    Courtney Foster

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    Courtney Foster is a Licensed Cosmetologist, Certified Hair Loss Practitioner, and Cosmetology Educator based out of New York City. Courtney runs Courtney Foster Beauty, LLC and her work has been featured on The Wendy Williams Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, and in East/West Magazine. She received her Cosmetology License from the State of New York after training at the Empire Beauty School - Manhattan.
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    Water can soften your synthetic hair. To soften your faux locs, use the hot water method. Mist your hair with warm water, then take very lightweight oil and rub it onto the locs.

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Marley twists

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  1. Marley twists are a protective style that take tension off of your head. To style Marley twists, wrap two strands of your hair around each other. This can be done with natural hair or synthetic extensions, whichever you prefer. They are meant to mimic regular locs and can last for up to two months.
    • Don’t keep your Marley twists in for longer than two months. If you do, you may risk breakage and tension alopecia.
    • Put beads or yarn into your Marley twists to get creative.
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Bleach blonde locs

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  1. Blonde locs involve bleaching your hair rather than dyeing it, with the result being a golden brown that draws attention to the locs. Blonde locs have been worn by rappers like Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, and Playboi Carti, with fans saying that the locs helped contribute to some of their best eras of music. Whether you’re a rapper or just a guy trying to figure out what style of locs works best, blonde locs are a great choice for a look that fosters confidence.
    • Blonde locs look really good with white clothing!
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White locs

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  1. To achieve white locs, you have to bleach your hair. A loctician is the best option to go with for a professional bleaching. If you want to do it at home , rub bleach evenly into each dread. Let the bleach sit for 30 minutes then rinse it with cool water before washing it with a clarifying shampoo. The bleach will make your locs lighter, so repeat the process until they are white. [27]
    • Be careful when bleaching your locs. Bleaching them too often can result in hair damage and breakage. [28]

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