Curls are always a win. Whether you need a look for a daily, professional, vacation, or casual setting curls can work. Curls instantly add pizzazz to any loc style. Curls can be worn in an updo, worn down to shoulders, or styled intricately. How you wear your curls all depends on the look you want to achieve. Let’s explore some of the curling tools that can be used to create beautiful loc curls.
Wrapaloc
Wrapaloc is a thin black, flexible tool that can be used on damp hair to curl any part of your locs. The tools are easy to bend and have a durable covering that’s safe for locs. Whether you want to focus on the whole loc or the ends, Wrapaloc can be used. The tool comes in three different lengths, and all the tools are the same slender shape.
Wrapaloc tools form tight, uniform ring curls. The look may vary depending on how many locs are used on each tool. Use less locs for a tighter curl. As with all curls the longer you wear the loc, the more the ring curls will drop.
How to Use Wrapaloc
Before wrapping locs, determine how many locs you will be able to wrap at a time without the curl wrapping too bulky. If you have traditional sized locs and a total of 40-75 locs, you could wrap 1-2 locs per tool. If you have Sisterlocks or other smaller sized locs, you can wrap 4 or more locs around one tool. The length of your locs and the length of your tool should also be considered. Depending on how many locs you wrap at a time will affect the overall look.
To curl with Wrapaloc, start at the bottom of the loc(s) and roll the hair around about two inches from the end of the tool. After wrapping the end of the locs once, bend the uncovered end part of the tool over the locs you rolled. Continue wrapping the rest of the locs over the tool until you get close to the scalp or your hair runs out. Bend down any remaining tool to secure the tool in place.
The Wrapaloc tool is black, and it can remain hidden in black locs. Some people wear the Wrapaloc tools in their locs as a style before removing them to enjoy the curly style. Depending on how close you wrap towards the scalp may impact how comfortable these tools feel while sleeping. Always make sure hair is dry before sleeping, but you do not have to take out the Wrapaloc tools right away even if hair is dried.
To remove the Wrapaloc, unbend the bottom part of the tool, twist the tool, and slide the locs off the roller. Another way to remove the Wrapaloc is to unbend the top part that’s close to the scalp and unwrap the locs from the tool. Still keep the locs in a spiral formation as you unwrap.
Wrapaloc can be purchased from the Wrapaloc website: www.Wrapaloc.com
Lock Loops
Lock Loops are a dark gray, spongy roller that has one looped end with a hole and a pointed end. There are little grooves on the sides on the roller close to the pointed end so that it will remain once in the loop. These tools come in one size. The tools can withstand multiple uses and last for a while with good care.
The Lock Loop curls can vary in size and look. Whether you keep the curls in one shape or pull the curls apart, different looks can be achieved. Lock Loop tools can create looser, springy curls that can easily drop. These curls are not as tight as the Wrapaloc curls. So, if you want a looser curl try out this tool.
How to Use Lock Loops
Before rolling locs, determine how many locs you will be able to wrap at a time without the hair overloading the tool. If you have traditional sized locs and a total of 40-75 locs, you could wrap 3-4 locs per tool. If you have Sisterlocks or other smaller sized locs, you can wrap 5 or more locs around one tool. Adjust the amount of locs based on the size of your locs. The length of your locs and the length of your tool should also be considered. Depending on how many locs you wrap at a time will affect the overall look. The more locs you roll at a time the looser the curl.
To curl with Lock Loops, start at the bottom of the loc(s) and roll the hair around the tool. Start rolling right below the loop end and roll locs toward the pointed end of the roller. Stop rolling when you reach the grooves in the roller. Insert the pointed end through the looped end to secure the roller. Avoid overlapping the hair too much when rolling and stick to a coiling method for rolling.
To remove the Lock Loops, remove the pointed end from the looped end, and unwind the locs from the roller.
Lock Loops can be purchased from the Lock Loop website: www.lockloops.com
Perm Rods
Perm Rods are hard plastic rollers that are shaped like a rod and have a black elastic string that’s used to secure the loc around the roller. These rollers have been around for years and are also popular forms of curling loose hair. The Perm Rods come in a variety of colors and each color denotes a different roller width. Perm Rods come in different widths, but all are about the same length. Different width Perm Rods can be used in different sections of the hair as needed. Perm Rods are not as comfortable to sleep on so give yourself enough time to roll, dry, and take down.
Perm Rods create full, looser, bouncy, spiral curls. With time these curls can drop even more than when you first take out the roller.
How to Use Perm Rods
If you have traditional sized locs, you could wrap about 1 or 2 locs per rod. If you have Sisterlocks or other smaller sized locs, you can wrap 3-4 or more locs around one rod. The length of your locs and the width of your rod should also be considered. Depending on how many locs you wrap at a time and the width of your rod will affect the overall look.
To curl with Perm Rods, start at the bottom of the loc(s) and roll the hair around the rod. Position the hair on top of the roller. Start rolling and be intentional to roll over the locs you started with. Continue rolling up towards the end of the roller or at the end of the hair. Secure by wrapping the attached elastic string with cap over the rolled locs and insert the cap into the hole. Different width Perm Rods can be used in different sections of the hair as needed.
To remove the Perm Rods, unhook the cap and slide the locs off the roller.
Perm Rods can be purchased from your local beauty supply store or Amazon.
Flexi Rods
Flexi Rods are cushiony rollers that have a bendable plastic piece in the center. The rods come in different widths and different sizes affect how big or small the curls are. The Flexi Rods come in a variety of colors and each color denotes a different rod width. The Flexi Rods come in one length.
Flexi Rods create spiral curls. The smaller the rod the tighter the curl. Smaller locs using smaller rods will create a tighter curl. They are easy to roll and easy to take down.
How to Use Flexi Rods
Before rolling locs, determine how many locs you will be able to wrap at a time without the hair overloading the rod. If you have traditional sized locs and a total of 40-75 locs, you could wrap about 2 locs per rod. If you have Sisterlocks or other smaller sized locs, you can wrap 4-5 or more locs around one rod. The length of your locs and the width of your rod should also be considered. Depending on how many locs you wrap at a time will affect the overall look.
To curl with Flexi Rods, start at the bottom of the loc(s) and roll the hair around the tool. Position the hair on top of the roller. Start rolling and be intentional to roll over the locs you started with. Continue rolling up towards the end of the roller or at the end of the hair. Secure by bending the roller at the end that is closest to the scalp. Different width Flexi Rods can be used in different sections of the hair as needed.
To remove the Flexi Rods, unbend the end that is closest to the scalp and slide the locs off the roller.
Flexi Rods can be purchased from your local beauty supply store or Amazon.
All four of these curling tools create great curly looks on locs. Which curling tool you use all depends on what look you want to achieve.
Wrapaloc can be worn as a style before you take down the curls. The Wrapaloc tools usually create a tighter, more uniform curl than the other rollers.
The Lock Loops are the easiest to sleep on. The Lock Loops create a loose bouncy spiral curl.
Perm Rods create bigger, looser, bouncy, spirals.
Flexi Rods create a loose spiral curl that drops quickly. Perm Rods and Flexi Rods are not comfortable for sleeping.
No matter which curling tool you choose you will be turning heads. The options for styling your curls are limitless. You can keep the curls in a spiral form or pull them apart. Consider adding some pizzazz to your look by curling your whole head or curling just a section of your locs with one of these curling tools.
