Brown Faux Locs

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If you believe brown is the second most naturally occurring hair color on the planet, well, you’re absolutely correct.  

Further, the color brown is perhaps the most sought-after synthetic hair color in regards to purchasing hair extensions online.  For this popular reason, we decided to write this article to give you everything you need to know about brown faux locs and other brown-colored hair extensions (twists, braids, braiding hair, weaves, and waves).

Two beautiful black women smiling with brown and blonde crochet faux locs hair attached to their heads while wearing black sweaters.

WHAT ARE THEY?

Brown faux locs are realistic yet synthetic locs of hair that has been dyed brown by popular consumer demand. Faux loc hair extensions are a growing trend that imitates dreadlocks.  This high demand has now reached and extended to worldwide markets.

The combination of fibers from synthetic hair and human hair strands creates elegant plait bundles; this is perhaps the closest one could get compared to naturally growing dreadlocks.

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Learn all about faux locs in our very informant faux locs article and all of the beautiful updos in our loc styles article.

Just so you are aware, brown has many shade options with the potential to be very customizable.

THE DIFFERENT SHADES OF BROWN

Like we mentioned earlier, brown is a prevalent color in regards to colored faux locs. Brown is typically a combination of primary color composites (redyellow, and black pigments). These pigment colors can be lightened and darkened to create a plethora of brown-based color variations.

There is more than one way to create the commonly used color. If you combine orange and black, you can also make another shade of the color brown with a hue variation closest to 30 on the ittel color wheel (scientific color chart talk)

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You can also create brown colors on a television and computer screen using different intensities of red and green pixel combinations.

Brown hair comes in wide ranges of shades from very light dirty-blonde to very dark colors, often referred to as brunette. By just changing small differences, you can create beautiful shades of color!

  1. MOUSY
  2. MAPLE HONEY
  3. COCOA 
  4. CAPPUCCINO COLA
  5. MAHOGANY
  6. ASH COPPER
  7. AUBURN CINNAMON
Teen girl with brown crochet faux solo loc hair long dreadlocks

WHAT GIVES BRUNETTES THEIR BROWN HAIR COLOR

Pigmentation of hair follicles determines the color of the hair. This follicle gets this from two different types of melanin; eumelanin and pheomelanin.

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  • If eumelanin is more present, the hair color will be darker.
  • If pheomelanin is more present, the hair color will be lighter (1).

Of course, these colors can be dyed and tinted with very simple chemicals in hair dye products that are FDA approved. That’s not always the case for other kinds of fibers that are not naturally grown.

HOW TO DYE SYNTHETIC TEXTILES

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Synthetic fibers are colored during the modification of the copolymers during manufacturing with one of three standard methods; plastosoluble dyes, anthraquinone dyes, and azo dyes.

Many attempting to dye synthetic fibers after production find that it is almost impossible and can damage some higher-quality fibers like kanekalon and freetress, depending on the technique used. A new process called “acid staining,” which stains faux locs to the color intended, has shown success when either tinting colors to different shades and adding highlights.

BROWN SHOULD BE YOUR GO-TO CHOICE FOR ANY SKIN TYPE

The variations of the color brown give the best range of pairing with natural skin colors. Since the easiest way to understand the combination of color variations is with the Itten color circle. Colors that are opposite stand out. The color brown and the reflection color created of human skin combination of such colors creates a striking and energizing effect, especially at maximum saturation. These mixes of properly paired hues have the most organic aesthetic.

BROWN IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL, CLASSIEST COLOR OF ALL

It is a very natural, neutral, and elegant color. It is a color that suits women of every age, every skin tone. Brown synthetic locs Can be rocked in any length and size. They are going to look as gorgeous as you.

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Also, there is a wide variety of colors that you can rock with your brown faux locs. There are a lot of hues of brown that you can choose from as well. You can pair your brown locs with blonde colored locs intertwined together. Chocolate brown locs are a big hit of the season.

INSTALLING LONGER SOFT BROWN FAUX LOCS ON DARKER NATURAL HAIR?

Check out this beautiful lady on her youtube video and how she installs 32″ long brown faux locs in her naturally darker hair. 

BROWN OMBRE LOCS ARE A BIG BIG HIT WORLDWIDE

Brown faux locs match with brown skin tones the best especially for black women

Dark brown Locs with some highlights is very popular right now. You can also look absolutely gorgeous in dark brown Locs with platinum highlights. The possibilities to style a brown mane are endless. And mind you, every one of them is lovely as well. You can just let them loose, fashion a braided headband, tie them in a bun or pony and add some accessories to jazz them up a little.

FAQ

ARE BROWN FAUX LOCS WORTH THE PURCHASE?

Absolutely. If it is not for the radiant color or energizing saturation, then it should be for how great it makes the boho or goddess locs hairstyles look!

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF BUYING FAUX LOCS ONLINE?

When you order online from a trusted supplier, you don’t have to worry about going into the general stores around the large population.

WHAT FACTORS SHOULD I CONSIDER BEFORE SHOPPING FOR THE BEST FAUX LOCS COLORS?

Look for materials used, brand reputation, how the product was produced, as well as any chemicals or products that might be on the product before installing it in your scalp.

WHERE CAN I FIND GREAT WAYS TO ACCESSORIZE MY FAUX LOCS?

We have a great reference page when an article helps educate all of our readers on how to accessorize their faux locs!

ARE FAUX LOCS HEAVY?

The weight of your faux locs or braiding hair extensions will be determined by the hair used, length chooses, and thickness of each loc. Please choose wisely, as faux locs are meant to be a protective style and not cause too much tension on the follicles.

HOW LONG WILL BROWN STAY IN CROCHET FAUX LOCS?

If you can properly maintain your natural hair and scalp without any side effects or adverse symptoms of medical issues, the hair can stay in for a substantial amount of time. Styles like bohemian locs and goddess faux locs should not be worn for more than a month and a half.

CONCLUSION

Brown can be the best color of faux locs when it is correctly paired with beautiful styling. Don’t forget to accessorize with some wonderful tribal beads or gold metal cuffs to get that iconic runway look! Leave us a comment below with all your fabulous brown crochet hair and crochet braid creations!

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