#locs — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 4.9M total posts and 845 new posts daily, #locs is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 2.1K likes and 56 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #locs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#locstyles	4.9M	845	2.1K	100	66
#explorepage	638.9M	651.0K	405	100	27
#naturalhair	38.0M	2.5K	1.3K	100	64
#braids	26.2M	3.8K	3.0K	100	58
#locjourney	2.5M	600	1.4K	100	61

Related Hashtags to #locs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#explore	794.0M	499.6K	683	100	30
#dreads	7.8M	470	1.1K	100	56
#hair	261.2M	22.9K	776	100	48
#retwist	1.7M	555	2.0K	100	59
#locnation	2.3M	314	1.9K	100	81

Similar Hashtags to #locs

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#locstyles	4.9M	845	2.1K	100	66
#fauxlocs	3.9M	171	2.1K	100	51
#softlocs	1.8M	318	9.3K	100	52
#starterlocs	1.8M	338	1.8K	100	55
#locstylesforwomen	1.6M	351	2.3K	100	46

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #locs on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #locs has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #locs alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #locs with #explore, #dreads, #hair for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #locs on Instagram?

#locs has 4.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 845 new posts added daily. The average post using #locs receives 2.1K likes and 56 comments.

Is #locs a good hashtag to use?

#locs has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 66/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #locs?

The best hashtags to use with #locs include: #explore, #dreads, #hair, #retwist, #locnation. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-09-12. Learn about our editorial process →

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