Yarn Locs Tutorial

INSTAGRAM: @afropunkie
Wassup guys!!! Here's a quick tutorial on how to do yarn locs. I also go over how I did my kente (multicolored) loc for those of you who are interested.

[@SideSpoon]

this is by far the easiest tutorial in yarn locs thank you

[@chrystahovis2216]

Great tutorial ...my daughter has been wanting faux locs and I have tons of yarn

[@Jedemilee]

OMG. Thank you for thia turorial. I'm starting my mohawk yarn locs when I get home and have been dreading a long process. You make it look so easy and I love the tip about adding strings for wrapping instead of trying to measure out long strings. So excited to get started now!

[@Afropunkie]

Thanks for watching!! =) Hope your style came out fabulous

[@hewehawi]

Your locks are amazing! I smell the ocean breeze and hear waves crashing just by looking at them. Fabulous colour choice girl! 😍Really compliments your tomes and makes you glow. 🌊🧜🏽‍♀️🐬💚🐳💙

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[@toodleloos]

man i have been stressing because i want to do yarn locs so bad, but everyone said it took 20+ hours, that it was so difficult. there's no way my arms would hold up to 20 hours of hair-doing lol but your video just relieved me. definitely trying your method instead.

[@Afropunkie]

Thanks so much! Im so glad I could help

[@nicholegreen3879]

Thanks for the one yarn loop then wrap. It made it easier and it looks much better .

[@solisinvictus4238]

thank you! That was the best tutorial on faux Locs I have seen on KZbin that's far thank you it was so concise and clear

[@Afropunkie]

Thanks for watching!! =)

[@giftyg.2769]

I absolutely love yr hair I have 4 year old locks and very nervous about dying my hair gonna try this my birthday is approaching thank u for the info finding my colors now

[@Afropunkie]

+Gifty G. You're welcome and Happy Early Birthday!! Yea I feel you. I never dye my real hair because of all the chemicals. Im sure you're hair will come out fabulously. Thanks for watching!! =)

[@giftyg.2769]

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[@VicariouslyMe]

That was perfect! Love how you broke it down and made it easy to follow xoxo

[@Afropunkie]

+Vicariously ❤Me❤ Thanks for watching! Much appreciated =)

[@VicariouslyMe]

Afropunkie My pleasure

[@nicomist7990]

So helpful AND beautiful! Merci beaucoup 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Afropunkie]

thanks for watching!! =)

[@Imaweirdo444]

This is the cutest yarn loc tut

[@Afropunkie]

Sasha Kessler Thanks for watching!! =)

[@emanihunter1065]

I did these last summer in purple and had so many compliments but Love Your Video Slay it Girl ✨

[@Afropunkie]

+emani hunter ooooh yes i love purple! Thanx! =)

[@Afropunkie]

Guys KZbin wont allow me to respond to linked comments so please change your google plus settings so I can reply =) Thanks!

[@makade.miigwan]

Wow!! I had no idea that’s how they’re done.... very pretty 😚

[@szilvasijennifer4495]

Xoxo Fayee that’s not how they are done, that’s just one of the many ways they can be done

[@MegaNicole39]

best tutorial period

[@madarauchiha1428]

This tutorial is on point. I had a client request this, can't wait to try. Thank you!

[@FlairelleNet]

Thanks for showing how you join strands. Love the look. It is rel cool💕💕

[@Afropunkie]

+Flairelle Thanks for watching! =)

[@FlairelleNet]

YW!

[@kinkywigs3881]

Thanks for the end braid method!! I was lost

[@Tru.blu.taurus]

loved this look ,lol took my stylist 3days to do them since they were long but it was well worth it. got alot of compliments. lol

[@Afropunkie]

+Andre W yay that's awesome!! Yea agree they are def worth it

[@TheZmija88]

This is so awsome! I just came across this video and saw how easy it was and did it in under 10 minutes! THANKS GIRL XOXOX

[@tianoninanana]

wow! this is gorgeous I love how u did this.

[@Afropunkie]

Thank you!! =)

[@natashasimpson9294]

GIRL THS IS SO AWESOME!! listen i just spent almost a full work day looking up hair dyes and colored locks..hesitant because i already have dyed my hair plenty and i dont want to damage it.. plus i want to do all colors and now i can!! whoop whoop!!!...can u tell im excited? lol

[@Afropunkie]

+Natasha Simpson lol Im loving the excitement! Yesss girl you can do all the colors of the rainbow, that's what I love about yarn locs. Im thinking purple for next time. Thanx for watching! =)

[@natashasimpson9294]

Love it! i'll be watching!!

[@AvengeTheTRexOfSteel]

Thank you sooo much. I really wanted to do something special for my husband and he has wanted to try out locs like this for a while and I think this has been the most helpful tutorial I've come across

[@JustSimplyMeNC]

Pretty! I'm going to try this.

[@gl7308]

Can you pleaseeeee come back to KZbin we miss you🥺

[@GoddessofSpace999]

Yes!! I just discovered her channel and am in love 😫

[@vickygenero6314]

I really like this tutorial. Im gonna def try this with my yarn. :3

[@Afropunkie]

+Vicky Genero Yes you def should =) Thanks for watching!

[@spiritedaway7154]

this would be so pretty with ribbon on 2 dutch braids

[@youopened_mandorasbox]

Thankx for this tutorial, will definitely be trying this

[@gemmy131]

This video was extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@veronicaperezg]

i want dreads so bad but im too scared to commit so im gonna do this cus it looks so good!!!

[@jessiebelano]

I feel you 😂😂

[@chloemercier5789]

Even for this my mothers gonna kill me 😐 dreads are so beautiful 😍

[@Diamonddusted68]

Looks amazing, but I've got a lot of hair. It would take a solid week to do my whole head. I'd do two strands, and then I'd be done!

[@gracearagon15]

Can you do a tutorial for how th do the back of your head

[@afouamensah2558]

The Kenté looks so pretty 😚

[@kandimerveilleuse2309]

afoua mens

[@rydiahighwind]

these look fantastic!

[@MsAwesome6814]

this tutorial was so great

[@Afropunkie]

+MsAwesome6814 Thanks for watching! =)

[@ezzay6592]

Thanks for making this video Very helpful

[@jellalfernandez7096]

How long do they last, before you have to take them out?

[@Frozenyogurt553]

I love this definetly trying this out

[@honeybae6360]

Beautiful! Tutorial on yarn loc designs? Yes please!

[@rainbowbowslimesgirls3847]

This is so easy thank you for making this I always wanted to get locks

[@keeblack726]

YOU DID A GOOD JOB 😍😍👏👏👏💯💪

[@Afropunkie]

+Attitude Real Rude Thank you!! =)

[@crofregernish4695]

Loved the tutorial, it was super easy to follow. Do you think embroidery thread would work for this? I want some accent pieces.

[@Afropunkie]

Thanks for watching!! Yes it should totally work on thread too! That would be cool. =)

[@alexandriaboswell1497]

💗💗😍😍 hair goals

[@Afropunkie]

+alexia boswell Thanx for watching! =)

[@alexandriaboswell1497]

your welcome

[@janylahdixson7]

+alexia boswell.

[@mariahfrancois4412]

I love this gonna try it out look good I n have no sis to do my hair

[@itsyourgurlshion3261]

I going to try it out too

[@tribeofjudah6367]

thank you best tutorial ive been using yarn only but i couldmt find a way to to do the best luck without burning my hair

[@killwgiles1617]

Also I think the biggest problem I had was the roots ends keeppopping out I didn't understand the importance of tucking until 3/4 of the way in also could you explain the adding new yarn thing better what I did was I took bits of yarn from the inside pieces as they ran out

[@michaeljaramillos7513]

How to make double ended dreads using yarn?

[@CarefreeAkua]

wow this is gorgeous!

[@Afropunkie]

+Carefree Akua Thanks! =)

[@nombusomlambo1794]

Hey, I love your hair and great tutorial. I just wanted to as what you do to prep your hair?

[@dejebony4614]

Looks super loose but very easy. thanks.

[@saraesse4318]

Clean👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼love this. Thank you very much

[@kekelaird9550]

Omg I so did mine wrong thanks for the video

[@Thehugarybox]

love it!!

[@Afropunkie]

+liquidparrot Thanks! =)

[@gloriadjeufa1147]

I'm just achieving this look right now but it took me forever to do it. Also mine look so straight idk why! It doesn't fall naturally... i really wanna loose down everything but just bc of the time it took me i won't.

[@lemonmints5797]

Next time dip the locs in hot water then dry with a blow dryer or hood dryer, they'll loosing up that way.

[@kissmesalander]

Hey, girl! You are so pretty! I love your locs, the color is just the best. I want to ask how long do you keep yarn locs/braids? I've been using braids with fake hair 'cause i live in Brazil and there's no colorful hair to braid around here, and i would die for pink/purple/blue braids! Do you think braids with yarn work well? (sorry about the giant comment) Have a good day, darling!

[@Afropunkie]

Larissa Soledade aww thank you! =) I absolutely love yarn braids. It's a great protective style. I usually keep mine in for 1 1/2 -2 months but they can definitely last for a while as long as you take care of it properly (frequently oiling and moisturizing scalp + washing to prevent product build up). I say you go for it!

[@kissmesalander]

Afropunkie Oh, thanks for the tips! I'll do the yarn braids and when i'm done i'll tag you on instagram! :)

[@Afropunkie]

Sounds awesome! Can't wait to see it! =)

[@MRSREDDBONE2010]

Cute

[@Afropunkie]

MRSREDDBONE2010 thanx!!

[@Tooamazon]

Thanks nice work

[@Afropunkie]

+Gisha Palmer Thanks for watching! =)

[@BlacPhoenix]

beautifully done

[@desmonegambrell3642]

really cute.

[@Afropunkie]

+Desmone Gambrell Thank you!!

[@janylahdixson7]

+Afropunkie. cute

[@kimj9452]

What type of yarn are you suppose to use.? I really want to try this hair style, but I don't want to use any ole kind of yarn that won't last.

[@Afropunkie]

+Dae Dae23 Any yarn is fine as long as it is 100% acrylic. Wool yarn will just lock your hair. Red Heart is the most popular brand for yarn braids/locs I've seen. In this video I'm wearing Crafter's Secret acrylic yarn because they had the colors I wanted.

[@deaireawilson5255]

dope hairstyle

[@samsobipsyh]

Hi how long do you keep these in for? How do you maintain them?

[@intuitivelyinsync862]

I love the colors 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@beyoudee687]

Thanks mama for all ur help. And you are absolutely beautiful siSTAR, God blessed you with amazing features! Xo0

[@khyaimani]

super cute😍

[@Afropunkie]

+Marquita Brown Thank you! =)

[@DrRebeccaFoster]

This is beautiful!!! I love it!!!

[@simonecorridon7812]

i so love this I've subscribe like right away😊😊

[@Afropunkie]

aww thank you!!

[@shefindsherway19]

Simone Corridon so did I !

[@thepitsplanetearth1266]

this is freaking cool!

[@Gracitagouv]

I'll try these on a large doll

[@thandie67]

Young lady - I followed your instructions to the "t" and mine are just as magnificent as yours. thank you

[@Afropunkie]

+Thandi M Yay!! I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for commenting to let me know! =D

[@tiffanyspillermoore3031]

I love it

[@Afropunkie]

+Tiffany Spiller/moore Thanks! =)

[@helenazupcic174]

Omg I love it it's so easy, I Will do it for sure... Xoxo from Croatia

[@LazyEyeLopez]

What kind of yarn did you use...?

[@kekelaird9550]

do u have to burn the ends or can u do it without

[@melissashinnied6013]

Hi Can you tell what kind of yarn you using how many bundle you need thanks

[@Afropunkie]

+Melissa Shinnied Im using the 100% acrylic Crafter's Secret yarn. I think I used two average yarn rolls but it all depends on how thick you want the braids and how long so I would just buy at least 3 to be safe.

[@shefindsherway19]

💖 magical

[@Blessed2SeeTomorrow]

how do you keep your hair moisturized if the yarn keep soaking up all the moisture because I used to have yarn locs that I used to loc my actual hair but it kept taking mall the moisture from my hair causing my hair to be dry and I want them again but I don't want to have to face that same issue

[@adr20121193]

i would love to see a tutorial on the multi colored locs

[@joepoppy1400]

I have thinner yarn ? It should still work right.

[@Afropunkie]

yes!

[@jasmineduke7228]

LOVEEEEEEEEEE THIS SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!! BOMB!!!!!! EVERYTHING!!!!!!

[@yarnbraidslocsandmore5300]

Love it!!!!!!!

[@ezelamani3364]

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@ninanina_club]

Thanks! It was super useful! Greetins from Mx :)

[@deboratodd7265]

How you stop the locks from becoming soft as your wrap the yarn around? Mine's do that and I'm totally lost on why is this happening and what do I need to change in the process

[@l.a.treasures7828]

Love, love, love this

[@weginale]

How many time you can keep those yarns ? thank you !

[@Afropunkie]

+Doloriann Treize yarn locs last a long time. I think I kept mine for 2 months. But I would say it can be worn up to 3 months with maintenance and even longer if you take really good care of your hair.

[@pripriakua2341]

How long does this takes you?

[@isaacsepulveda8597]

Dose it matter what type of yarn you use

[@Sixxdee9]

Acrylic is the best option. Some other yarns can actually dread your hair for real.

[@homegurl1984]

I was wondering, do you recommend a certain type of yarn?

[@kymadams3895]

homegurl1984 I crochet so I recognized the yarn as red heart super saver, it’s a 100% acrylic yarn found anywhere you can buy craft items such as Walmart or Michael’s. Hope this helped

[@homegurl1984]

Kym Kelly thank u, yes this is very helpful. I am new to this and my son really wants dreads so hopefully it will turn out well

[@Cheshire404]

What kind of yarn are you using?? i heard the wrong kind could take your hair out bc it sucks all the goody juices from it.

[@Lana-yl1zd]

you need 100% acrylic yarn

[@karlaresendiz980]

Selena Mguni

[@GOODGYRRLSS]

How long did it take to do this style....??

[@Afropunkie]

+Eye Candy sorry for the late response KZbin is retarded. I started at 10pm and didn't stop till 8am the next morning (because I had a very important event to go to) but don't do like me! lol Stretch it out if you can. Or start bright and early sometime during the weekend so you can take your time. I was literally dreaming while doing my hair, I was that tired. SO def make sure you have a lot of time.

[@MotormouthMika]

how well do you think this method would work on other textures of hair like white and asian

[@Afropunkie]

+Mikayla Mae (Mika) That's a good question. I've never witnessed it being done on white and asian textures but I definitely think it's doable. The rough texture of the yarn may overcompensate for the lack of grip on silkier hair. So when you go to do the wrapping method it should stick to the yarn braid underneath pretty well. I would definitely start out with maybe two strands of yarn to catch the hair so it doesn't slip off and then build from there. You might have to make the braid underneath longer to make sure that your hair is locked in if your texture is really silky and tends to unravel. I would love to see a tutorial if you decide to try it.

[@MotormouthMika]

+Afropunkie if I try I will definitely make a video of it thanks for the advice

[@Afropunkie]

awesome. ur welcome!

[@Saintdeheron]

lol no

[@adr20121193]

I love this these are awesome

[@AndizzleXO]

How would you maintain the locs for at least 3 months? I'm headed on a 3 month trip and don't want to mess around too much with my natural hair.

[@Afropunkie]

+alex b I've definitely rocked yarn locs for 3 months before and it held up pretty well. I kept it fresh by redoing the front maybe every few weeks and making sure that I kept my scalp hydrated. I would wash as often as you can to get rid of any product build up.

[@AndizzleXO]

How would you suggest washing it? This will be my first time trying it so this will be a bit of an experiment for me :)

[@Afropunkie]

I would wash it like any other braids or locs. Just make sure you rinse very thoroughly because you dont want any build up in the yarn. Yarn tends to soak up a lot of water so you will spend a lot of time ringing it out and trying with your towel.

[@maydee4819]

Just asking is it a reason to use so much yarn. I think it's because you want your locks bigger reply to this message

[@Afropunkie]

+Synya Mayes Yes I tend to go for the thicker look so I applied a lot of strands but it is definitely not necessary if you want them thinner.

[@markblenkhorn7781]

if you have straight sliky hair like me you should put your hair in braids the night before you do it

[@Afropunkie]

+Mark Blenkhorn You know what, that sounds like a great idea. That way the yarn will hold better when you create the locs.

[@markblenkhorn7781]

+Afropunkie do you still have yarn locs

[@Afropunkie]

No, right now Im wearing my natural hair.

[@markblenkhorn7781]

Oh

[@divineestheticsskinhair5497]

Did the yarn dry your hair out? For me the yarn did I know the yarn is like cotton so it absorbs easily. I also used a cheap version. But I was so traumatized that i would never do yarn again lol.

[@Afropunkie]

oh noooo. Yea yarn has the tendency to soak up everything that's why its important to fill a spray bottle with water and a little bit of natural moisturizer and apply daily- that way its not so dry when you take it out.

[@SJSmith-nu4ic]

You should try a cotton/silk blend like Debra Norville Cotton Silk Yarn. That way it soaks up less of the moisture. I've never done yarn dreads before I literally just stumbled upon this video randomly, but I do work with yarn (it's like my job lol) so I've learn from experience that cotton soaks up everything (when you swim in a crochet cotton top it can get heavy) but the cotton/silk blend doesn't (less heavy when you swim in it). Maybe that might help :)

[@jamelshelton418]

Naturally_Honest

[@pinkmarkermedia78]

Did u have any negative views of ur hair style? How did u handle that?

[@Afropunkie]

Yes, not in person. But on KZbin some people said my hair was messy and dirty lol but I brushed it off. Cant let people get you down. The styles I like are always out there so Im always prepared for negative feedback. It just helps me improve as a person in the end.

[@akeyajohnson1065]

where did you purchase your fabric

[@Afropunkie]

+Akeya Johnson I forget the name of the place put it was in an African market in the DMV area. There are plenty of places to get kente fabric online though like on Amazon or even Etsy.

[@akeyajohnson1065]

Thanks

[@LazyEyeLopez]

What if I don't want extensions? Can I skip that and just wrap it???

[@mandaeugene1825]

U would have to braid your own hair first. But the knot created by the extension helps to hold the wrapping hair at your scalp. Thanks n my experiences.