5 Tips Before Starting Locs!!

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  • Опубликовано: 16 фев 2016
  • Hey loc Kings & Queens & loc lovers! In this short video, I share 5 tips with you all to help you start a healthy loc journey! If you have any tips you would like to share, feel free to leave them in the comment section! Love y'all!
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Комментарии • 135

  • @realnewsthatmatters9319
    @realnewsthatmatters9319 4 года назад +21

    Great video, straight to the point, no loud ass annoying music, and no ads. 👍🏾

  • @zynedibee
    @zynedibee 5 лет назад +110

    I’m OVERRRR my natural hair! Plus I’ve always wanted locs.. I know it’ll help my hair grow and hopefully give me more ammunition to eat better and drink more water (and some time away from always doing my hair in the am). I’m getting them by Monday and I’m sooo excited!!!

    • @sukelacurtis1740
      @sukelacurtis1740 5 лет назад +10

      You said my EXACT WHY!!!!!

    • @lennaedaley8676
      @lennaedaley8676 5 лет назад +20

      I know.. I love my natural hair but I’m tired of detangling my hair and don’t always have the money for protective styles back to back( which I love)... but I’m tired of detangling, stretching my hair to do it then it shrinks up, 2 hrs to twist my hair at night ( cuz it’s thick) and I don’t do blow outs because I’m scared of compromising my curl pattern. I’m really considering it

    • @livingforhim1005
      @livingforhim1005 5 лет назад +1

      Story of my life!

    • @rayyblount8651
      @rayyblount8651 5 лет назад

      Sukela Roberts FACTS MINE TOOO

    • @nykiciajefferson7457
      @nykiciajefferson7457 5 лет назад

      This !! My exact why

  • @lashaundalittle3282
    @lashaundalittle3282 5 лет назад +80

    I'm getting my starter locs next month because in tired of weave and chemicals

  • @nathanwharton1607
    @nathanwharton1607 5 лет назад +43

    the ugly stage got me feeling like a blade is my best friend, i always wanted locs but i hate looking like a crack head

    • @marianafreitas4357
      @marianafreitas4357 4 года назад

      Nathan Wharton lool same

    • @jayrenji8204
      @jayrenji8204 4 года назад +1

      Nathan Wharton I know this comment is a bit old but you just gotta fight through that.In fact if you choose to go through the ugly stage and not care what people think it can make you a stronger and better person so just fight through it!

    • @jasont5009
      @jasont5009 4 года назад

      Lol

  • @quaneshaw90
    @quaneshaw90 5 лет назад +8

    I’m ready to go for it, I been researching for a while. I’m starting with two strand twists. Thanks for the extra tips!!!

  • @kanisemarshall9604
    @kanisemarshall9604 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for your video! I have gone back and forth and now I am ready to start my research to begin my loc journey.

  • @aariynpearson3579
    @aariynpearson3579 7 лет назад +91

    Omg your eyebrows give me life 😭😭👌🏾🔥

  • @TiaoniaMichelle
    @TiaoniaMichelle 7 лет назад +50

    I started my locs three days ago and I'm doing the two strand twists method. I did this for me! Only cause the curly hair and fro just wasn't working for me anymore although I have soft 3c type texture. I just gotten tired of the detangling, wash n go's, and shedding 🙄. I wanted something different and have been talking about getting dreads for a while. I want the medium size locs.

    • @Jaz_Monay
      @Jaz_Monay 5 лет назад +2

      Tiaonia Michelle omg this is exactly what I’m going though I’m starting them tomorrow I’ve gotten tired of the curl Afro and other puff styles also🙂

  • @starisesun7692
    @starisesun7692 6 лет назад +33

    Imma bout to get dreads Im so excited!!! I want to embrace my natural hair.

  • @najeejabrii885
    @najeejabrii885 7 лет назад +5

    Getting my starter locs soon just found you on YT!

  • @kkay0008
    @kkay0008 5 лет назад +26

    I just started my locs on 4/20/19

    • @royalbeauty5285
      @royalbeauty5285 5 лет назад +1

      Wow my sister started hers that day too. And me a month before. Blessings on your journey.

  • @genejaytre
    @genejaytre 7 лет назад

    I just your videos. I'm on this journey as of 2 days ago. Thanks for your video

  • @mchjsosde
    @mchjsosde 7 лет назад

    Thanks so much for this video... I haven't considered locks until today... literally hours ago. You are one of the few that didn't seem condescending, told me good info straightforward, and best of all told me to research myself! I'm still not sure if I will lock my hair but I am very inspired by so many people doing it, loving it. One thing I wonder s how can a black person look BAD in locks? If they're healthy I think it just suits all of us like an afro or twist. Maybe it's no someone's style but I think showing of natural texture is always beautiful.

  • @J.WorthyThePoet
    @J.WorthyThePoet 3 года назад

    Very informative! Great video Queen 👍🏾

  • @davontedavonte3
    @davontedavonte3 6 лет назад +3

    Didn’t know they had different types of locs! I’m thinking hard about getting some !

  • @HouseofWeh
    @HouseofWeh 7 лет назад +43

    I would be 5 months in the game with smelly hair. 😂😂😂

  • @itsnasrah1420
    @itsnasrah1420 5 лет назад +2

    About to start my locs soon.
    I wanted sister locs so wish me luck sis😍😍😍

  • @juliawhite7152
    @juliawhite7152 7 лет назад +1

    Natural nirvana.....these are great basic tips! I have been watching many videos (including yours 😉🙌) because I so want to lock my hair. I want medium size and I want to start with two strand twist. I would like to go to a shop, but realize I would rather start them myself. We'll see lol. And your son is a cutie! ☺

  • @CoccaButter12
    @CoccaButter12 8 лет назад +7

    Your locs are forming nicely. Beautiful!

  • @whitneygainey478
    @whitneygainey478 6 лет назад

    I’ve been looking at videos and I’ve seen some rough stuff!! Lol but your locs are soo cute. I will be subscribing.

  • @Iamomolara
    @Iamomolara 8 лет назад +5

    Can't wait to start mine this summer. Your locs are so cute 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿

    • @NaturalNirvana
      @NaturalNirvana  8 лет назад

      +Niambi Wilson Aww, thank you lovely! I'm excited for you!! Keep me posted:)

  • @user-sh2nr2gd7y
    @user-sh2nr2gd7y 5 лет назад +11

    2018 and i'm staring my loc journey.... getting educated first🤓

  • @robertahosey9765
    @robertahosey9765 8 лет назад +1

    New subbie❤️ I will be getting microlocs on May 21, 2016. Thank you for the tips!

    • @NaturalNirvana
      @NaturalNirvana  8 лет назад

      +Roberta Hosey Thanks so much for subscribing, and you are so welcome:) Congratulations on getting ready to start your loc journey beautiful! Enjoy!:)

  • @MsSeekingGod
    @MsSeekingGod 5 лет назад

    Thanks so much! I want to start and maintain my 1/4 inch locks on my own. Do you have any advice on the size and style of my parts?
    Thanks!

  • @vicci000
    @vicci000 2 года назад

    I've never thought about getting locs but I'm considering it now because my hands make it hard to do my hair these days.

  • @kourtneydenisee
    @kourtneydenisee 4 года назад +2

    thinking about it 👀🙌🏾

  • @MiaMorinarealway
    @MiaMorinarealway 5 лет назад +2

    I’ve been wanting locs since 2013... I’m back on my quest and have bumped up my start date to this Sat. I’m planning on documenting this journey here on YT so come on over and check me out when you have time. Thanks for sharing your journey!

  • @bj77755
    @bj77755 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks for the tips

  • @timbawangu3038
    @timbawangu3038 3 года назад

    Very helpful. My hair is falling, I may just want to wait a month to do it😢

  • @MunkI3Johnson
    @MunkI3Johnson 6 лет назад

    Great advice!!! 😁😁😁

  • @MsSassyMT
    @MsSassyMT 7 лет назад

    Great advice.

  • @cici8427
    @cici8427 4 года назад +2

    You can self maintain sister locs! But you have to invest in taking the self retightening class which is $250. I’ll be getting my sister locs in 2 weeks and I think after my first retie I’m going to take the class

  • @moniqueblair6636
    @moniqueblair6636 5 лет назад +12

    I cut my hair twice... won’t do it again.. think I’m ready

  • @AnissaBC
    @AnissaBC 5 лет назад +2

    You are so beautiful! 🙌🏾

  • @lakeishar23
    @lakeishar23 4 года назад

    Thanks for the video. So if your hair have a few split ends should i get them clipped first. I have heard that it loc faster if you dont clip your ends. My appointment is this Sunday and I'm nervous.

  • @arenthianbohannan4993
    @arenthianbohannan4993 7 лет назад

    This video was extremely helpful. It gave me the chance to count the cost of this new journey.

  • @cbluvfitness
    @cbluvfitness 6 лет назад

    What kind of locks do you have? Nice tips btw👌

  • @minniebest2717
    @minniebest2717 7 лет назад +34

    this video is everything. #1 is keeeyy! I've been hearing I'd look good in locs for 4 years now but now! I'm in the right mentaliry that I'm doing it for me!😊

    • @NaturalNirvana
      @NaturalNirvana  7 лет назад +1

      I am so happy for you!! Go girl!:)

    • @minniebest2717
      @minniebest2717 7 лет назад

      thanks! Now to finding someone to start them. have any tips for that??

  • @blackqueenriah1412
    @blackqueenriah1412 8 лет назад +7

    Hey Angel! I love your videos thanks for all the info and tips, I'm thinking about locing my hair. I've been natural going on 4 years and I'm kinda in the stage where I'm lost and over trying to do stuff to my hair. I just want a low maintenance hair style that I can juggle with school and work, and love and just leave my hair alone so it can grow and be healthy. That's why I'm considering locing, I know it's still work but I believe I can handle it. Plus I love the semi freeform locs, so I think it'll fit. Any advice??

    • @NaturalNirvana
      @NaturalNirvana  8 лет назад

      Hi Nariah! Thank you so much! I can completely understand! I recently uploaded a video titled "5 Signs That You Aren't Ready For Locs." I would encourage you to watch that and really see if locs is something you want to commit to. It sounds like you pretty much know that it's something you want to do:) Do some research, and gain as much knowledge before starting them if it's something you would like to. You definitely have to have patience along the way, and be open to your hair taking whatever form it pleases because each set of locs is unique and differs from the next persons:) I hope I was helpful:) Rooting for you girlie! Do whatever will fit you best:)

    • @blackqueenriah1412
      @blackqueenriah1412 8 лет назад

      +Natural Nirvana I have watched it and thank you so much!!

  • @tawannacobb4144
    @tawannacobb4144 7 лет назад

    me2 someone told me not to shampoo my hair 4 6months😵. I'm get my loc this Saturday. i researched the type of method i want,products&reviews on the salon.

  • @jessicademocles444
    @jessicademocles444 7 лет назад +1

    thanks so much for your videos ! I am considering dreadlocks for so long but needed proper advice :P How do I really know my hair type ?

    • @yolandanelson8987
      @yolandanelson8987 4 года назад +1

      Jessica Démoclès they are locs not dread.. no dread at all they are locs

  • @kingfrancois1708
    @kingfrancois1708 6 лет назад

    I'm thinking about locs my hair but my hair a little thine .what's your takes on that

  • @moneyfantasy
    @moneyfantasy 7 лет назад

    Great tips. just subscribed.

  • @jasont5009
    @jasont5009 4 года назад

    You’re gorgeous ms now that’s the way you lock your hair twisting your hair backwards pulls your hair out it makes your corners thin it either it goes to the sides or let it flow with your hairs direction

  • @MizzDanielle08
    @MizzDanielle08 3 года назад

    I’m starting mine next week

  • @CStudyway
    @CStudyway 5 лет назад

    @Natural Nirvana, hello beautiful queen. i was wanting your opinion....Im starting off my dreadlock journey.My hair type is a 4a or 4b.I have been growing my hair for 3 months or so.I started with 360 waves.stopped brushing and combing for the entire time.I was washing conditioning hydrating my hair daily if not every other day.this past Friday I decided to try to get my hair to begin to "bud".Im going to go the Freedom Lock/Free form route.I really want to commit to the Organic Free Form locks. Enough digression tho...I put tree oil, coconut oil, and vitamin E in my hair friday night and slept with a shower cap on my head.all saturday I wore nothing on my head.Saturday night I rinsed my hair with acv/baking soda/lemon and water.let air dry then slept with satin bonnet on head.Yesterday didint wear anything on my head.@ night i sprayed with a little sea salt and water.let soak in hair for 20 minutes.I then put a panty hose on my head . I rinsed the salt out with lemon juice .I then let that soak for 5 minutes and rinsed with hot water.Towel dried afterward.then let hair air dry.before bed put on my satin bonnet.I work at a Iron foundry that used the no bake method,so sand is every where.I wore a satin head stocking on my head at work all day.When I got home I sprayed my hair with a light coat of my sea salt mixture I made and used previously.let soak 20 minutes.put stocking on hair.rinsed with lemon juice.then clean water.letting air dry.So after that all said Lol, I was wanting your knowledgeable input on what Im doing correct and incorrect?What should I be doing to get my hair to "bud" the natural way? Your time and knowledge and advised is greatly appreciated

    • @NaturalNirvana
      @NaturalNirvana  5 лет назад

      Hey lovely, I am so happy for you and that you are ready to start your loc journey. You mentioned you are wanting to freeform. With freeform locs, there is no formula. Just let your hair do it’s thing. Wash it, apply some oil to your scalp if you want, and go about your day. Lol. Keep washing your hair as needed or desired. It sounds like you are actually doing too much to your hair by trying to force it to loc. Be encouraged and know that your hair will loc on its own. Love it, nurture it, and watch it flourish 😊. My friend makes great freeform videos. Check out her channel “Queen Abike.” 😊 I hope this was helpful. Peace and blessings to you!🤗

  • @jocoolshow
    @jocoolshow 7 лет назад

    too late for tip #2 lol. I know nothing about hair or locs, besides basic Google searches. But I started mine 5 months ago. thankfully I'm alright and didn't get scammed. I got comb coils and retwist once a month. Pretty good so far besides the fact that sometimes I get lint and my hair starts getting shabby after only 2 weeks lol

  • @lilmamma807
    @lilmamma807 6 лет назад +1

    By clean hair do you mean no products? I can't detangle my hair without using products after a wash.

  • @biancaverdree7514
    @biancaverdree7514 5 лет назад +2

    Your eyebrows are EVERYTHING ! 😍

  • @jasont5009
    @jasont5009 4 года назад

    I want mine similar to your but I’m worried about having a part in the middle will thin my hair out over time so should I go rugged In between months

  • @ojae95
    @ojae95 10 месяцев назад

    I have fairy knots at the ends of my hair … should I get a trim before starting ?? Or will it matter ?

  • @iamdanie_.
    @iamdanie_. 2 года назад

    I cut off my texlaxed hair because I KNEW I wanted locs but I wanted them to get started right with the healthiest hair.

  • @Simply_Dandie
    @Simply_Dandie 4 года назад

    Okay am. On the right track

  • @WinningInReverse
    @WinningInReverse 8 лет назад +11

    I'm about to binge watch your videos. I've been on the edge about locs for about a year and a half and finally decided that I want them about 5-7 months ago. I don't think I'll be able to get them any time soon, so I'm doing research during the wait. What basic things would you suggest I look into? I'm already looking into what kind of locs I want, but what else? I don't want to overlook something and end up being misled.

    • @NaturalNirvana
      @NaturalNirvana  8 лет назад +2

      Hey Donovan! That's great that you are doing research and doing your best to be well informed and educated! I would definitely recommend that you research a quality loctician (see what they do, what products they use, examine their clients hair, etc.). Also research and know what size locs you are aiming for, the parting system that you like best, and the method in which you want to start them:) Blessings on you new journey!

    • @awakenedbeauti4977
      @awakenedbeauti4977 8 лет назад

      Same here lol. I don't plan on getting mine until April or May of next year. I want my hair to be shoulder length before I get them.

  • @IslandKingLocs
    @IslandKingLocs 8 лет назад +3

    Beautiful locs

  • @afeishasterling7234
    @afeishasterling7234 4 года назад +1

    Is rose water any good for locs?

  • @tiffanypoynor5367
    @tiffanypoynor5367 4 года назад

    Do u supposed to braid and twist the locs?

  • @dominiqueh5133
    @dominiqueh5133 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks I been going on 3yearz☺☺

  • @Sunshine11.1.1
    @Sunshine11.1.1 Год назад

    I'm ready

  • @JoeDavisMusic
    @JoeDavisMusic 4 года назад +1

    2:10 I understood that reference...

  • @onewayyb5943
    @onewayyb5943 7 лет назад

    I'm getting dreads... but my hair is very short... like less that and 1inch

  • @oliviawaweru6781
    @oliviawaweru6781 5 лет назад

    What is your type of lock coz I want that

  • @shaquoyag1484
    @shaquoyag1484 5 лет назад

    I want to know hair care tips

  • @keyzopendoorz123
    @keyzopendoorz123 4 года назад +1

    I had Locs almost to my shoulders and I cut em 🤦🏾‍♂️ I won’t do it again

  • @LOCDBEAUTY75
    @LOCDBEAUTY75 8 лет назад +1

    Have you counted your locs?

  • @renjiuzi
    @renjiuzi 4 года назад

    My hair is 6months old can i start dreads

  • @themuzz351
    @themuzz351 4 года назад +6

    Good info/speech, but photo's or some kind of examples of what you were talking about would've helped

  • @hakeemhayden
    @hakeemhayden 3 года назад

    Great video loll

  • @sunnybella5774
    @sunnybella5774 5 лет назад +4

    I've shaved my hair about 5-6 times since i was 18 trying to master my natural hair it is thick like a carpet, hard to manage and i got frustrated 5-6 times and permed it only to regret it 2 days later. Truth is I really love my natural hair. I've wanted to do this for so long and since im on a journey to find myself right, i've been what everyone thought i should be and what i thought everyone wanted me to be. After self imploding im putting the pieces of myself back together and now I figure why not a fix my hair in a way that feels natural. I think it would be like putting your own skin on after you've worn someone elses for so long. Like home. Idk.

    • @qondilesparkles4218
      @qondilesparkles4218 5 лет назад

      I feel you. I also grew an afro then I'd use chemicals & cut my hair after having regrets. This is my new step.

  • @kenyotafletcher7037
    @kenyotafletcher7037 3 года назад

    Nice how do you get your teeth so white

  • @bptr9106
    @bptr9106 3 года назад

    I always wanted dreads my hair is long enough but my friend said I don't have that face for it idk what to do

    • @NaturalNirvana
      @NaturalNirvana  3 года назад

      Hey Nate! If you want dreadlocks, go for it! Don’t let anyone discourage you from doing what you desire with your hair. That comment your friend made was ridiculous. Surround yourself with people who build you up 😊.

  • @malenespencer1116
    @malenespencer1116 7 лет назад +16

    How do you decide the size of your locs when starting? it looks like your locs got fatter when the started maturing?

  • @kenyasmith9560
    @kenyasmith9560 5 лет назад

    How often do you wash your locs?

  • @tanishablanche7591
    @tanishablanche7591 6 лет назад

    I started mine in a double strand twist.the ends I didn't cut off.I was thinking I could cut them later if I need to.Is that okay

  • @jainap2925
    @jainap2925 7 лет назад +2

    The lord must've sent me to your RUclips Channel because I'm really thinking about starting some locs but from the two strand twists..

  • @lannah7282
    @lannah7282 4 года назад

    I’ve still been washing mines I don’t listen to what people say

  • @MelloneeKecia
    @MelloneeKecia 8 лет назад

    Locks look good

  • @DotStacksTV
    @DotStacksTV 3 года назад

    Your Beautiful 😍😍😍

  • @naturallyamazing2197
    @naturallyamazing2197 8 лет назад +1

    how many locs do u have?

  • @JohnDavis-jp9hr
    @JohnDavis-jp9hr 5 лет назад

    It’s bigger than a Journey it’s a Vow! Nasirite. Rasta And Journey is a half truth

  • @LOCDBEAUTY75
    @LOCDBEAUTY75 8 лет назад +1

    Disregard my question on your loc count. I went back and looked at your previous video

  • @joehouston2833
    @joehouston2833 4 года назад

    17th February 2020

  • @kickback2038
    @kickback2038 8 лет назад

    what type of locs do you have

    • @NaturalNirvana
      @NaturalNirvana  8 лет назад

      I'm not sure what you mean..

    • @jocoolshow
      @jocoolshow 7 лет назад

      +Natural Nirvana they probably meant how you started

  • @lisamondesir9709
    @lisamondesir9709 Год назад

    Girl tell me about it..

  • @lovevillain3558
    @lovevillain3558 4 года назад +2

    Which 37 of you relaxed your hair before watching this video😂

  • @gwend6741
    @gwend6741 8 лет назад +1

    👍👍👍👍👊👊👊

  • @juliannaokike31
    @juliannaokike31 6 лет назад

    She kinda looks like Veda.

  • @johnadams4023
    @johnadams4023 6 лет назад

    Fuck it im just about to go bald like Michael Jordan ain't nothing working for me ☹️

  • @KawandaSears
    @KawandaSears 3 года назад

    I switched locticians because she wouldn’t wash my damn hair after four months. Kept giving me a damn dry wash