Faux Locs vs Dreadlock Wigs: Goddess, Butterfly and Natural Locs Compared

A locs wig gives you a full head of locs in minutes, with no starter locs and no tension on your own hair. But "locs wig" covers several styles that look and feel quite different. This guide compares the three you will see most often.

The three main styles

Goddess locs

Smooth, wrapped locs with curly or wavy ends. They often come mixed with passion twists for a boho finish. Goddess locs are the softest, most polished look of the three.

Butterfly locs

Distressed locs with small loops along the length, so they look slightly undone and full of texture. They are usually shorter, from bob length to mid back, and feel light.

Dreadlock wigs

Matte, textured locs that look closest to natural, matured dreadlocks. They range from short afro locs with twisted ends to long faux dreads of 30 inches and more.

Side by side

How to choose

• You want a soft, feminine look: goddess locs.
• You want texture and a lighter wig: butterfly locs in a bob or shoulder length.
• You want locs that look like your own grown locs: a dreadlock wig.
• You are trying locs before committing to real ones: a short dreadlock wig shows you the look with no months of starter locs.

Weight

Locs hold more fibre than braids of the same length, so a long locs wig is one of the heavier wigs you can buy. If weight matters, pick shorter lengths, butterfly locs, or a headband cap.

Cap choice

A lace front locs wig gives a natural hairline with the locs falling back. A full lace cap lets you tie the locs up. A headband wig has no lace and is the fastest to put on.

Care tips for any locs wig

• Keep it on a stand so the locs hang straight.
• Wash rarely, in cool water with a mild shampoo. Locs hold water, so let them dry fully before storing.
• Refresh curly ends on goddess locs with water and a little mousse.
• Separate any locs that tangle at the root with your fingers.

Shop faux locs wigs for goddess and butterfly styles, or dreadlock wigs for natural-looking locs. For more on dreadlock styles, read dreadlock wigs for low-maintenance statement styles.