How to: Yarn Faux Locs

I know this video is a little lengthy but I wanted to make sure I provide enough basic information on how to install your very own yarn locs.
I used:
* 1 bundle of red heart acrylic yarn
*carols daughter Mimosa Hair honey
*Vonte Silk Effects Gel
*comb
*lighter
*hot water
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Leave your questions and comments down below

[@BeautyInYOU583]

Great video. I learned a lot and did mine and they look like I went to the Jamaican shop. Shocking how KZbin videos can help us do wonders. I saved $375.00 as the hairdresser was charging me that. It cost​ me 16.87 for 4 buddles. wish I could post a pic of how bomb it looks. Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH. #Amazing

[@KerstiPitre]

#savethosecoins !!! I'm so glad you were able to do it yourself. Save the coin boo for something else lol

[@yarnbraidslocsandmore5300]

Love the red color, I love working with yarn, its not messy, and its easy to clean up

[@KerstiPitre]

I love yarn! i think I'm going to try it again but another color. Maybe Black & brown. IDK yet.

[@tjoy9903]

Hands down one of the best tutorials on yarn locs I've seen so far. Great job!

[@MzParker29]

Finally a step by step including the brand and where to purchase. You make it look so easy

[@tratrazy1633]

THANK YOU!!!!! I'm sooooooooo happy to see someone on KZbin with hair like mines who make video. 😍😍😍

[@jeanjamieson9742]

I like the red and I so appreciate you telling how long it took. This is a labor of love. Thanks Peace n luv, Jean

[@msamakao8938]

This video was very clear and easy to understand,thank you.

[@mikki7384]

This video is wonderful and you are a beautiful young lady! Thanks for posting!

[@kingjela4984]

This is one of the most detailed video I've seen. Thank you❤

[@famat3537]

This looks beautiful and I like the fact that you used hot water to make it softer. I’ve been wanting to do this locs but all the ones I’ve seen are too tight but I’ve learned a new trick from you to make mine softer. Thanks

[@Tmiwithjazz]

Great tutorial. Your hair came out so nicely. I really love the accessories you added too. New subscriber!

[@nariah65]

I like the yarn because it's so light weight

[@cheryldaniels8801]

I'm just learning how to do braids with yarn- can you give us a video showing how to apply the yarn in slow motion?? Thanks

[@Kristenbsc]

Omg these are nice! So glad I found your channel

[@bellamywest63]

Thank you. Your tutorial helped me install my own yarn locs. I love them ♥️

[@SrtaMirrorBall]

Omg, i love this!! It looks easy to done and looks so nice! You rocks with these "red heart" locs!! :))

[@x.fb.x]

What's your skincare routine? U have beautiful skin!

[@MrsBittyCole]

Thank you for explaining the hot water thing

[@tanesiashenee8422]

I love it you did an amazing job steps are easy to follow

[@panchitabell6249]

nice, love the color 👌

[@tarrilove]

Gorgeous! Love them!

[@tonyamorrisonladybugtluv347]

Good Job 👍 ... Those are real nice!!

[@shanellgreen-celistan3115]

I love your creativity ❤

[@Libraloreal]

Love it can't wait to try mine tomorrow

[@tigresslily1696]

nicely done...great tutorial

[@lilianeolle3698]

thanks this video is very explicit...😘

[@fridahkimindiri8307]

Hey I love the yarn braiding style I was wondering if you could show me different ways of styling it

[@tajenamaiden1806]

I love your channel I was like your 1st subscriber I love you I'm a big fan truely

[@tannbone]

You Rock 😍😍😍 I love your video's 👍 I'm definitely going to try this

[@FearlessVindications7227]

Pretty😍

[@TalianaRietten]

I saw u on Pinterest and I was surprised to see u on KZbin love ur hair

[@biankavarnai2499]

hy there! you look amazing! very good video. i jsut would ask why the hot water needed?

[@Meisha622]

Aya Maya I believe they use the hot water to get rid of the stiffness of the faux loc. Makes the hair move able.

[@calisiakelley4993]

I like it and I'm gonna do my hair!!! Thanks for the video

[@traceymallard]

Really beautiful!!!!

[@qdkittenb5462]

Very detailed. Most informative! Thx. New subbie

[@tanyaanderson8128]

Great video! It looks so good on you! can you do one with Marley hair next time?

[@jamesiasmith8149]

I just use a door knob to wrap my yarn then cut the end that’s towards me by putting the scissors in between the 2 halves of the yarn

[@iamtrinaful]

U can slay any look 😍

[@QueenMack27]

Thank you!! I'm gonna give it a try after watching you! What is that music? #LovedIt

[@lauramccarty7345]

very pretty! just wanted to add that the music was a bit loud...

[@KerstiPitre]

Thank you for letting me know , sorry about that I will turn it down more next time ☺️

[@lauramccarty7345]

+Kersti Pitre No problem love, keep making great videos. You are truly talented.

[@KandiYamsLuv2b8]

+Kersti Pitre ok so all this time I thought they braided their hair with the KANAKELON hair and then used the yarn to wrap around the KANAKELON braid!! I'm joy a fan on the yarn ones though I like the KANAKELON ones, just use regular old braiding hair on me. So now knowing they actually braid with the yard I really won't ever get them installed

[@KerstiPitre]

+Laura McCarty thank you, God bless you

[@unapologeticmoi]

It looks beautifull

[@malbert8153]

Love the music .Who is it by?

[@Ariesjp]

Thank you for this video. I was waiting for this.

[@WhimWams]

Hell yes ❤

[@desireemiller8554]

Is there a different way to do this for caucasian hair?

[@qcab1748]

very pretty

[@jbrown796]

Love your videos!!

[@PurpleBean-cm3pl]

this is so cool im gonna try it

[@TripleBlsdNHlyFvrd]

Gorgeous outcome! How long did this set of yarn locs last? Also, how did you maintain by keeping clean and is there any worry for mildew?

[@KerstiPitre]

It lasted me 8 weeks but I could have gone on to about 11 weeks. I was just tired of seeing the same hair for that long.

[@nappyscribe1987]

niiiiice

[@shannaorello4914]

You look great for just having a baby... To answer your hair after baby Question . I am a mother of 4 boys . All women experience what u are. what you need is a vitamin ( FOLIC ACID ) NO LESS THAN 800 MILLIGRAMS a day. I was a hair stylist for 18 years and this also worked on my clients who were experiencing hair loss do to menopause . If you are breast feeding you will continue to use the folic acid 1 year after from day you stopped. You will see a difference in your hair in one month if you are consistent with the vitamin. Also make sure you read the back of vitamin to see how many milligrams is in one capsule. I have yet to see folic acid come in 800 milligrams. Normally it's in 200. If your still taking prenatal vitamins that does have it in there but you will need to read the back cuz it never is enough...if you do try this let me know how it goes... Thank you for your easy yarn faux locs.

[@qbhill7427]

Looks great, the color is Fire! Good job Sis!

[@KreamyKurls]

new subbie!

[@larissaizabella6146]

what is that spray you use in the end? and what for? Thanks for the tutorial! You look beautiful 😍

[@gregorym5868]

Trop belle

[@bybyonegoma3926]

Best tutorial!!

[@gabbytheseer3973]

Love it, super cute chica

[@richyjackson7148]

wow gawjus!

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

Blessings Sister Queen

[@princess181800]

I did mines by using my 2 door nob to the furthest door nob in my home to measure my yarn, then I just braid regular braiding hair in my hair and wrap, lazy method lol

[@k8ehud1981]

What was the stuff you sprayed on your hair?

[@virginiaitua596]

This is beautiful! Can I rap my natural locs with this yarn and not have it tangle to my hair?

[@NaturallyTeeCee]

You sure can there's tutorials on here of loc wearers who wrap their locs with yarn.

[@deborahmcgaughey9632]

How long did you leave your locs in

[@armellegoune7049]

Is putting in hot water optional?

[@shanitagreen2330]

looks cute on you...

[@richyjackson7148]

instant subscribe!

[@LeiLaniSmooove]

very pretty where did u get the little gold pieces

[@briashamiller7404]

Local beauty supply stores usually have them for a dollar plus tax

[@Yethah]

You remind me so much of karrueche 😍

[@XoxiasWorld]

Beautiful, Love that color on you.. Where did you get the loc jewelry?

[@KerstiPitre]

I got the gold beads from my local beauty supply store for one dollar

[@XoxiasWorld]

TY will check em out😊

[@mercedeswilliams7823]

how many braids did you do in each row? your amount is exactly what I want but i dont want to end up with to many since i do do contact sports on the daily.

[@zs5148]

Can't wait to try this !! How long did it take you?

[@zs5148]

Nvm Hun I heard it near the end of the video lol 8 hours thanks so much for this video

[@MojoNoJojo]

You're So Beautiful! You & Karrueche Favor Each Other.

[@KenaTaz]

Nice, I like this thickness. About how many do you think you have?

[@KerstiPitre]

Hi I have 46 locs total

[@Boss_etc853]

How much did the yarn cost?(one pack)

[@KerstiPitre]

I got it from walmart for $2.00

[@jazzychaz8527]

Yass I love these and this are they heavy and what's the length you have and are these med length

[@jamesiasmith8149]

jazzy chaz85 she already said they were light! And that they were 20 inches long also you just asked the same question twice just reworded it lol

[@tannbone]

Can you tell me about how many locs are in your hair?

[@Esha_A]

She had 46 locs

[@JoyceAlma]

Hi Kersti, how did you love having this style on, I know it's been a few years, but I've never braided with yarn before and I was wondering whether it's any better than regular braids. I'm kinda tired of kanekelon braiding hair.

[@indigenousqueen5561]

Try yarn braids first trust me u wont regret it

[@JoyceAlma]

@@indigenousqueen5561 thanks, I will. Excited to try it.

[@indigenousqueen5561]

@@JoyceAlma yw

[@lazylilac920]

How do u make it so careful?

[@Thequeenshel]

Super 👍

[@viktoriatorno8951]

I'd make the music a bit more qiet❤

[@mr.aszureperry2896]

how long did it take to dry when you did the hot water?

[@KerstiPitre]

It took about 3 hours I think. If you use a hooded dryer to aid in the drying time it will cut down the time significantly.

[@jessmorillo3015]

why did you dip the yarn in hot water if u burn da tips ?

[@HairWeaveKillerrr]

I think it's so they won't be so stiff and un natural looking

[@cosmina3398]

How do you wash your hair with the yarn locs?

[@Boss_etc853]

Cassie Hellene you just wash it how you usually wash your scalp, with shampoo and water and just scrub off the build up if you have any

[@dzrekemawussi4304]

😍😍

[@vixenholmes9689]

Will moisturizer help keep the braids in while I wrap cuz they always fall out...

[@hunhanoppa8008]

Lil One try using a gel to keep it in

[@shefindsherway19]

the styles are meant more for black hair, the texture supports them.

[@Tamfel_85]

Amari That wasnt nice. The youtubers hair is silky as well. A lil more textured than caucasian hair. Just a lil. Lol

[@Tamfel_85]

Use a wax or a light moisturizer something that wont give you alot of slip since your hair is silkier.

[@aleidamina7828]

ver y cute 😍😍😍

[@igrady19]

should your hair be clean when you do it ?

[@KerstiPitre]

Yes your hair needs to be cleaned and dryed in the form that you prefer. You can blow dry or just do a braidout overnight so your hair will stretch and you can skip the heat.

[@igrady19]

Okay thank you so much

[@sirenityfit]

Hard work. so many time to do this i guess. a whoole day? by the way very nice but couldnt be so patient

[@gensai93]

Amy Bolly 8 hours

[@evadnerock7856]

Blessed Good Afternoon how long this took?

[@gloriadjeufa1147]

Evadne Rock i did mine that long and it took me 2 days, no joke! But the result is worth it. Hope it lasts long though

[@theiasalise2187]

what's 58th he song name

[@milagrosdiaz5218]

Can I swim with that hair style

[@indigenousqueen5561]

Wow u only used 1 pack????

[@goddessenergyhealing8445]

what name of color?

[@shannh6724]

she says the name of the color towards the beginning.

[@iqiq7935]

*i have red color*

[@lilianeolle3698]

thanks this video is very explicit...😘

[@wickedtroublezz8324]

😍😍😍