Scrolling TikTok is a magnificence fanatic’s model of searching the morning’s newsfeeds for present occasions — which frequently results in discovering developments on developments (on developments!) And in case you’ve perused the app currently, there is a good probability you’ve come throughout a video of a very fashionable protecting coiffure, invisible locs (#invisiblelocs has garnered 82.6 million views if that tells you something). The idea is just like fake locs (with pre-made loc extensions) in intention, however invisible locs are completely different as a result of they are not a type of locs in any respect. As a substitute, the trending coiffure is a enjoyable tackle twists. 

Individuals love this coiffure as a result of it creates a “loc retwist look with out the dedication of dreads,” says Massachusetts-based hairstylist Ajira Mohamed, who has finished the model on lots of her purchasers. In different phrases, what would usually take years to realize will be completed in a matter of hours. Plus, with invisible twists, you possibly can simply half methods at any time — with minimal injury.

Even so, quite a bit goes into the trending model. Right here, hairstylists share methods to get the look and preserve the twists as pristine as once you simply left the salon.

Meet the specialists: 

What Are Invisible Locs?

The TikTok-loved model is supposed to mimic locs from afar, however up shut they resemble what’s generally known as Senegalese or Marley twists. To attain the look, hair is twisted on the root after which secured with a wrapped knot on the finish. It combines the methods of locs and twists to fuse the 2 aesthetics collectively. 

“They’re so versatile,” says Brittney Traore, braider and proprietor of African Braiding Middle in Washington D.C., who likes invisible locs in a quick bob size with curly ends. However the twists will be lengthy or cropped and styled in an array of colours and sizes. All of it comes all the way down to desire. That stated, the roots are your pure hair so it’s finest to restrict ponytails and half-up types. “With an excessive amount of pressure in your hair, the twists can come undone or get unfastened simply and trigger ache or discomfort from pulling,” explains Mohamed.