12″ Faux Locs30.48 cm
12″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Shoulder Level
12-inch braids rest near the collarbone and top of the shoulders. A lightweight, bob-style protective length with zero neck strain.
Relative Length30%
Category: Short
Faux Loc Guide
Faux Loc Length Chart
Explore faux loc protective style lengths from 12 inches to 36 inches across butterfly locs, distressed bohemian locs, and traditional soft locs.
Faux loc lengths indicate the length of the base crochet loc or finished wrap. Wrapping thickness and curl extensions influence final hang.
14″ Faux Locs35.56 cm
14″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Past Collarbone / Armpit Level
14-inch braids fall just past the collarbones, approaching armpit level. Perfect for athletic lifestyles and easy top-knots.
Relative Length35%
Category: Short
16″ Faux Locs40.64 cm
16″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Armpit Level
16-inch braids reach armpit level on average-height bodies. A versatile medium length that balances styling flexibility with featherweight comfort.
Relative Length40%
Category: Medium
18″ Faux Locs45.72 cm
18″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Bra-Strap Line
18-inch braids fall comfortably across the mid-back and bra strap. Highly popular for classic box braids and feed-in cornrows.
Relative Length45%
Category: Medium
20″ Faux Locs50.80 cm
20″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Lower Mid-Back
20-inch braids extend past the mid-back toward the upper waist. A flattering, elongated protective style for high ponytails.
Relative Length50%
Category: Medium-Long
22″ Faux Locs55.88 cm
22″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Approaching Natural Waist
22-inch braids graze the upper waistline on average frames, providing dramatic length while remaining easy to gather into buns.
Relative Length55%
Category: Long
24″ Faux Locs60.96 cm
24″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Natural Waist Level
24-inch braids represent the definitive waist-length benchmark on average-height bodies. A worldwide favorite for knotless and box braids.
Relative Length60%
Category: Long
26″ Faux Locs66.04 cm
26″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Small of Back / Upper Hip
26-inch braids fall past the narrowest part of the waist toward the hip bones. Striking visual impact with elegant flow.
Relative Length65%
Category: Long
28″ Faux Locs71.12 cm
28″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Hip Bone Level
28-inch braids reach the hip bones on average frames. A high-glamour, red-carpet statement length.
Relative Length70%
Category: Extra Long
30″ Faux Locs76.20 cm
30″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Tailbone Level
30-inch braids extend to the lower hip and tailbone. An opulent, show-stopping protective style length.
Relative Length75%
Category: Extra Long
32″ Faux Locs81.28 cm
32″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Past Tailbone / Upper Buttocks
32-inch braids pass the tailbone, reaching the upper buttocks. High visual drama for events, vacations, and photoshoots.
Relative Length80%
Category: Very Long
36″ Faux Locs91.44 cm
36″ Faux Locs
Approx. Fall: Classic Length / Lower Buttocks
36-inch braids equal exactly 3 feet (91.44 cm) of hair, reaching classic length near the bottom of the buttocks.
Relative Length90%
Category: Very Long
Popular Faux Loc Styling Variations
How wrapping techniques alter appearance and weight.
Soft Locs
Lightweight & Flexible
Sleek, flexible cylinders created by wrapping Marley or passion curl hair around crochet loc bases.
Butterfly Locs
Medium Fullness
Distinctive looped, textured surface created using the thumb-loop wrapping technique for distressed bohemian volume.
Distressed Bohemian Locs
Textured & Romantic
Imperfect, natural-looking texture with curly tendrils left out along the shaft and ends.
Goddess Faux Locs
High-Glam Statement
Smooth loc shaft with curly, wavy synthetic or human hair loose at the bottom tips.
Faux Loc FAQ
How is natural loc length measured?
Natural locs are measured with a soft measuring tape starting at the root/scalp anchor where the loc emerges and running along the cylinder of the mature loc to the tip. Because locs contract and expand during maturation, length should be measured while the loc is hanging naturally.
Why can mature locs appear shorter than loose hair when starting out?
During the budding and initial locking phases (months 3 to 12), hair fibers coil, interlock, and contract within the loc cylinder, causing temporary shrinkage of 20% to 40% before consistent downward growth resumes in mature stages.
Does loc thickness affect visible length and weight?
Yes. Thicker locs (such as traditional or wicks) hold more internal hair density and mass, creating a solid vertical drape, whereas micro-locs and Sisterlocks behave more like loose strands with lighter individual movement.
How does height affect where locs and faux locs fall on the body?
Just as with loose hair, a wearer’s height and torso length dictate body landmarks. 20-inch locs will reach the waist on a petite individual, but will rest near the mid-back / bra strap on a taller person.