Goddess Locs vs Faux Locs
Both goddess locs and faux locs are protective braid styles that mimic the look of natural dreadlocks without requiring you to permanently loc your own hair. The key distinction is in the texture of the ends.
Faux Locs are wrapped uniformly all the way to the tip, giving a neat, cylindrical loc appearance throughout. They have a very structured, clean finish that closely resembles mature natural dreadlocks.
Goddess Locs feature the same wrapped body but leave the ends partially unwrapped — exposing loose, wavy or curly hair at the tips. This gives a more relaxed, bohemian finish with movement and texture, which is why they tend to be our most requested version.
Installation Process
Both styles are installed by wrapping extension hair around braided sections or natural hair using a crochet hook or hand-wrapping technique. The process requires precision and time — typically 6 to 10 hours for a full set depending on the length and thickness of the locs.
At Mamacita Lounge, we use high-quality wavy and straight extension hair to achieve both styles, and our stylists are experienced in creating clean, long-lasting results that look natural from the root.
The loc look without permanently locing your hair
Goddess Locs: bohemian wavy ends — Faux Locs: neat all the way down
Dramatic, high-impact style that turns heads
Available in natural, brown, blonde or coloured extensions
Works on most hair types and textures
Lasts 6–10 weeks with proper maintenance
