Wrap + Slay: How to Do the Individual Crochet Loc Method

June 10, 2025

Wrap + Slay: How to Do the Individual Crochet Loc Method

Shea Jenkins

Today, we’re getting into a method that takes your individual crochet installs to the next level: wrapping your locs. Wrapping gives your install a sleeker, more natural, and flatter finish—plus that styling versatility we love.

What Are Individual Crochet Locs?

Instead of installing your locs on cornrows, individual crochet means each loc is looped onto its own braid. This method lays flatter, looks more natural around the hairline and gives you way more freedom to part and style however you want.

Now let’s get into the install and wrapping methods...

Part 1: How to Install Individual Crochet Locs

Step 1: Prep Your Natural Hair
Start with clean, stretched hair. Part your hair into small to medium sections depending on how full you want the final style to be.

Step 2: Create Individual Braids
In each section, braid your natural hair straight down. These braids will serve as the base for each loc. You’ll typically need around 50–60 braids—Lulu used about 54 for her install.

Step 3: Attach Each Loc
Use a crochet needle to loop a loc through the middle of your braid. Insert the hook at the center of the braid, pull the loc through, and secure it. The loc will hang evenly with your braid inside it.

Step 4: Repeat Across Your Head
Continue attaching one loc to each braid. Unlike cornrow installs (which may require 100+ locs), the individual method uses fewer locs while offering a lighter, more natural result.

Step 5: Add Optional Mermaid Strands
If you want a customized boho blend, add Mermaid loose strands by looping them into select locs for added texture and color. This adds about 30 extra minutes to the install.

Total Time: About 2 hours (2.5 if you add Mermaid hair)

Best Boho Locs Styles for This Method:

Boho Goddess Locs

Boho Mermaid Locs

Boho Beach Locs

Boho Queen Locs

Boho Silk Locs

Boho Supreme Locs

Part 2: How to Wrap Your Individual Crochet Locs

After your locs are installed using the individual method, here’s how to wrap the base for a flatter, sleeker finish.

Step 1: Wrap the Loose Braid End
Take the loose end of your braid (above the loc) and wrap it around the top of the braid, just above where the loc is attached.
Why? This helps balance the weight and keeps your base slim, not bulky.

Step 2: Add Marley Hair
Take a small section of Marley hair and crochet it into the base of the braid (right where the loc is installed).

Step 3: Begin Wrapping Down
Start wrapping the Marley hair downward. Do about 8–10 rotations, then push the wrapped hair up to keep it tight and secure. Continue wrapping down the braid and over the loc.

Step 4: Taper + Finish
As you near the end of your braid and loc, taper the Marley hair to blend naturally. Secure it with 2–3 knots.

Step 5: Lock It In (Two Options)

Option 1: Leave as is after tying knots.

Option 2: Add a dot of super glue at the end for extra hold, then palm roll.

Step 6: Smooth It Out
Finish with a good palm roll and snip off any flyaways for a clean look.

Why Wrap?

Super flat and natural-looking base

Less tension on your roots

Blends beautifully with your locs

Perfect for sleek ponytails, buns, or free-flowing styles

Keep an Eye Out...

Our Midnight Mermaid Locs in 14” and 22” are coming back real soon—and this method? It’s MADE for them.

Whether you’re installing on yourself or heading to the Boho Hair Studio (appointments open for June), this wrapping technique will level up your whole look.

Let us know in the comments if you try it, or tag us in your pics on IG—we love seeing you SLAY!