How to Make Handmade Locs Using 100% Human Hair
You will need 100% Afro kinky bulk human hair (3 – 4 packs for a full head of locs) and a dreadlock crochet hook.
The size hook you will need depends on your desired loc size. Often, a 0.5mm or 0.75mm will work perfectly.
You can use a single, double, or triple hook tool, depending on your personal preference.
1.Separate a section of the human hair.
The larger the section of hair, the thicker your loc will be. Your locs should be proportional to the size of your future natural locs.
2.Stretch out the section of hair.
Pull the hair vertically from both ends to stretch it out a bit. This will prepare the hair for the next step.
3.Insert your crochet hook.
Starting midway down the section of hair, insert your hook into the section of hair.
4.Begin crocheting.
Hold the hair with your forefinger, middle finger, and thumb. Push the hook in and pull it out repeatedly a few times. Stop crocheting, turn the hair, and insert the needle at a different angle. Continue crocheting. Soon, you'll notice that the hair is beginning to lock.
5.Repeat the previous step, up and down the loc, without going all the way down to either end. Leave at least 3 inches of hair unlocked at both ends.
6.Blunt the end.
On one end of the loc, twist the hair between your fingers and fold it down. Crochet the end of the loc from several angles to create a blunted end.