I just started my loc journey over a month ago. I hope everyone reading this is enjoying their journey, and embracing it. Here is the list: 1. Thicker locs 2.relieves tension from the scalp and the edges 3.easier and moisturizing process 4. Cuts down on styling time and drying time 5.increased confidence, self awareness, and acceptance in your locs
I started mine 5 months ago and realized that after not retwisting for 7 weeks now my locks are getting really thick. I’ll leave it for another 6 weeks before retwisting. I also use virgin hair fertilizer and my hair is darker thicker and scalp is clean no build up. I’m a dude by the way 🤣🤣🤣
I don't understand why people loc their hair and complain about it getting frizzy or the new growth that's the point of locs it's not a high maintenance hair style
@@icebergslim2292 if that's the case then don't loc your hair then, but like I said the point of locs is to let your hair do it's own thing meaning barely do anything to it isn't a high maintenance hair due
@Sheree Palmer well others shouldn't make it so, locs aren't a high maintenance hair due that's one of the reasons why people locs be thinning constantly re twisting it to the point their getting bald spots
Also instead of retwisting after your shower, you can wrap the fly aways at the root around the dreads to encourage them to grow with the dread. This way you’re not causing tension but still keeping the locks quite neat.
Number 5 is really number 1! I’ve had freeform locs for almost 5 years. Never had a retwist. My journey has taught me to accept myself inside and out.That I don’t have to look a certain way to be beautiful. Being yourself is more than enough. And I love it here. Love & light to you on your journey no matter what path you choose. 💛
Agree. It’s almost like we forget why we started locs in the first place. Starting semi-free form after 13 years of having regular retwists. Not looking back!
I'm more of a fan of the messy loc look so leaving a retwist for months is easy for me. Dont like the thought of that pressure on my roots either. I didnt get a retwist till 6 months after I first started and probably wont get another for another 6!😂😌
OMG.. I started Dec 23, 2019 and I'm not getting my first re-twist until my 6 month mark which is the 23rd of June. I also am a huge fan of the messy, free forming locs. I probably won't get 2nd retwist for another year...
I actually washed my hair on yesterday and decided not to retwist. My goal is to wash once a month and retwist every two month. So far I love my exposed roots it is a look in itself.
I'm trying not to re twiste mines I look a mess omg I need a style I wanna braid them down to wear my wig for 2 weeks or so till I can do the again 🤦🏾♀️
I’m almost 9 months into the journey. I just did my first wash with no retwist and I love this look so much more than a fresh retwist. My hair looks so much fuller.
I just recently started my journey, almost 3 weeks in.. & I already know I won’t be one to retwist mine often. I love the raw look, but mostly I love my thick roots.. ❤️
I wash my hair every two weeks, and retwist once a month. Granted, I've only had to retwist once on my own since I'm three days away from hitting 3 months loc'd!
Anjel Ziren me too but I refuse to not have my hair retwisted. I’m 5 weeks past not retwisiting and it feels good but I feel raggedy without retwisting lol
I think starting locs with a light retwist once a month and a biweekly wash is key. This is my second set and I think it helps it lock faster. I did this until about 8 months. After that I was golden! My hair was mostly loc, had some hang (3.5 inches) and didn’t stick out all crazy on my head.
I started .y loc journey September of last year and I've consistently retwisted every five to six weeks. I've never washed in between, but now as I learn more about having locs and now watching this video, I'll start washing without retwisting. Thank you for the guidance
My mom always asks me why I dont retwist my hair every month. I had to tell her it was bad for my scalp and could damage my hair and break it off. She STILL dont get it. 🤦♀️
Tell her it would be the same as getting it braided every month with a break in between. It would cause to much tension on the scalp and can lead to traction alopecia
I’ve heard it said that trying to keep roots retwisted is like trying to keep a retouch on the roots of permed hair. Always trying to keep kinky-curly hair in its natural state from being seen. Most black women are always afraid to let their true hair show and they are deathly afraid of water getting on their natural hair. STOP. Embrace what your hair looks like in its natural state. There’s nothing wrong with it. It’s beautiful. It’s funny that there is more concern with kinky-curly roots making the hair look unkempt but very little concern about dirty hair or hair that smells bad from infrequent washing or smelly grease/oil. That is the ultimate unkempt condition.
hmm... I get your point but getting locs in itself is a huge step away from conforming to Eurocentric standards of beauty. Locs are the most natural form their is when it comes to black hair. I think it's ok to want your partings to look neat.
New subbie 👏🏽 i actually just washed my 3months starters yesterday and I must tell you it’s a beautiful feeling to actually wash & go unlike the loose natural wash hour later& go 😂 wheww lawdta I’ve been a loose natural 7 years I’m sooo glad I made the decision to loc my hair. Yesterday wash & no retwist had me surfing RUclips to see if there was anyone else who washed & no retwist what their locs looked like bc My roots are thick & marring themselves 😳 but I’ve pulled them apart and just added hair jewelry Eventho my hair seems unkept to me I’ve actually got several compliments on how beautiful they say my hair is Yes there’s freedom in jus washing locs and actually going Great information loved the watch ✅😉👍🏾
I Interlock my hair, so its easier for me to literally wash and go. I've opted to interlock 4 times a year to maintain the health of my locs, as they are smaller traditional locs. With my new growth unlocd for this length of time I found that its easier to keep my scalp clean, its easier access.
I got my locs started with a loctician many years ago, and used to go for 'maintenance' every 2 weeks. After about a year, I stopped going and washed and retwisted myself. For the past 4 years, I have not retwisted, but I softly separate the roots sometimes. I found that I hated the 'neat' parts and seeing my scalp, so now I have no defined parts. My hair is thick and pretty in its semi-freeform state, and people always compliment my hair. I love it!
I haven't had a retwist since January ( with the quarantine I can't schedule one anyway lol ) but it seems like my hair has grown SO MUCH! I'm 15 months in and now I'm ready to color my locs 😁
Your ideals on the journey, how it's spiritual and encourages self awareness and self love has finally convinced me to lov my hair 12 years sooner than I had originally planned. I was so terrified of the "ugly phase" that I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Then I seriously considered instant lics with loc extensions. I'm starting my natural locs tomorrow and I will intentionally enjoy my journey thanks to you.
Shakeema Simmons wow 😭❤️❤️ this is so fulfilling. This is why I started this channel! I’m so happy for you! It’s not always an easy journey but it will be worth it! Congratulations 🎉
So glad you are bringing this up. I do it all of the time (wash and no retwist) and you are right..you feel free. I think it also helps others who observe it. They could be more confident in not having to be nice & neat ALL of the time and in the meantime your locs are saying Thank you for giving me a break!! :)
You hit the nail on the head with #5!!!! That is actually THEE NUMBER ONE reason! I'm glad u said that. It is so easy to hid behind a fresh relaxer, fresh retwist, fresh braids, laid edges, etc etc... but when u embrace the natural and just Let It Be! OMG!!!! It👏🏿Is👏🏿Freeing!!!!
Hey lady,I’ll be 9 months 5/1. No retwist in a month and my hair has transformed like overnight so much growth and change in 4 weeks. My hair finally looks like locs. My edges are growing back after 7 years of trying to get them to grow. I’ve added collagen powder and MCT oil in my morning coffee. Stay Blessed!!! Oh! I’m definitely blaming our when I order my new LV! 😂😂😂😂😂
Good day, I totally agree with you, I try to go at least 8-10 weeks before I retwist my locs. I am very serious about having healthy, thick locs because I want to have them for many years. Thank you for your videos, your knowledge and your help. Be blessed!! 😉🙏💯
I appreciate this video. I started my son's locs in August 2019 and was twisting them once a month. Girl, I am approaching 3 months since his last retwist. He's in elementary school. I am doing it because of less tension and to let his hair grow. He should have an inch of growth in his locs after I retwist him soon. He'll be much closer to achieving a Man Bun.
i have very long thick locs naturally. i never retwisted them i just keep them washed, condition with herbal tea rinse,air dry if possible, maybe add a bit of scalp oil and go.. i protect them from the sunlight and drying out by keeping them covered for most of the day.. i don’t need the styling, i don’t need to be a peacock i just like them plain-bushy-beautiful❤️
Most definitely! I’ve been washing and not retwisting my hair for the last two months.. on waiting until the third month to retwist and I must admit it’s so rewarding to see how beneficial it is.. like you stated stress free and beautiful thicker locks.. I just made a Year April 7 and already wearing shakable locs!
Love this! I’m 9+ months into my journey and I was a sucker for a fresh retwist. This month I’ve been learning to love my locs in their natural state. Granted I’ll be doing a retwist for my birthday this week, but after that I’m giving my hair a break. Thanks for the inspo 💕
i am definitely going to try this! i retwist my hair every month at least but i just learned that my locs are like a plant and they need to be watered often so i def will be washing my hair at least every 2 weeks
I retwist every 6 months; so, only twice a year! I just started doing this so this is my 1st time. I'm currently on my second (last) 6 months no retwist. I haven't noticed much of a difference yet! The new growth is a lot; but, the thickness hasn't changed. I'm going to attempt only retwisting once a year at the end of this 6 months.
Thank you for this advice beautiful! I started my journey September this year and I Always wash my hair without retwisting it. My re twists are done by my loctitian and I only see her every 6-8 weeks. You are so right. Taking time in between retwists really allows you to get to know and embrace the true identity of your unique texture, and I believe that’s a part of the journey
My first set of 8 years, I got retwisted every 6-8 months. On my 2nd set now and I’m doing the exact same thing. Natural growth with minimal manipulation is my style. 💯
Great vid! I’m on my second set of locs and I noticed that I was so much more focused on constantly retwisting my locs because I was trying to avoid that “raw” look. I was 30 when I started my first set and I didn’t have a corporate job so I didn’t overmanipulate my hair. My hair was absolutely beautiful so when I started this set every time my hair even thought about looking frizzy I was retwisting it and then I began to notice my roots were looking thin and I’ve got really thick hair. I agree with you 100% sis
I totally wash without retwist. The volume has been ridiculous especially while taking prenatal vitamins. Haven't worn a wig since ce. Love your videos. You dont bore me it you're never too extra. Keep the good vibes gurl!
I’m glad I came back to this video because I just seen somebody saying after washing their hair you need to re-twist it why tho you don’t need to re-twist your hair after every wash let your hair be itself
Thank you! Five months in and I finally retwisted my locs I definitely love the frizziness of my hair when it isn’t retwisted. Probably won’t be doing it again until the end of the year.
1) you're gorg! With a good energy. 2) I lovee your channel! I started my locs a month ago and you've helped me so much! Thank you for all of the great advice.
I really loved this video. I recently just started washing without retwisting. And everything you said was spot on. It brings you in tune to the true beauty of your locs✊🏿
I didn't see any comments saying this but me personally, going without a retwist is a nightmareeee. My hair goes into different locs and causes so much tension on my scalp and it hurts so bad. I'm only 5 months in maybe I need to wait for them to mature more... I would love to not have to retwist but everytime I go a while without doing it I regret it
Hello, great video, this is my second go round with locs and I def agree....tbh when I just wash without re-twist there is more volume and it styles better
Thank you for that advice! I have thick hair and I don't like my hair to be frizzy that's why I twist em myself overtime and it caused it to break or get skinny to the point where I got to double strand it. I'll stop retwisting and twisting my hair when it's frizzy, wash em twice or every 3 or 4 weeks and leave em alone.
Awesome. I started doing that about three months ago and my scalp is much better. I've gone about two months without a retwist. I prefer about 6 weeks. I wash once a month. Great video.
I love this, I do not retwist, because I love the texture of my natural. Also I had a neck surgery and the it pulls on the nerves and causes tightness. Lastly retwist can cause breakage. Thank you sista for being a free style sista!
I just started my loc journey 6 months in , and it started to lock in 2 months after I got it twisted. And like you said with the pandemic you have to learn how to do stuff for yourself , so I move from one state to another state. So I have to learn how to retwist it myself which I've been doing pretty well. And my hair needs to be washed once a week. However, I was just wet it in the shower the other day, and just got out and just let it air dry and I like it so much...🌻 Peace thanks for your videos and helpful tips. 🤍
I love the fresh washed look. I hate when it dries! I love seeing my parts! It I’m learning to leave it alone. I just got re-twisted after 6 months. But I’ll leave it alone for about 2 months but do my washing and oils in between. 😊loving the loc’d lifestyle 🥰
YOU HAVE CONVINCED ME💁🏽♀️ it’s crazy yesterday I washed my hair and was like u kno what I’m not gonna retwist until my 1 yr anniversary which is 2 months away. I got on RUclips and was about to change my mind after seeing so many cute retwist videos and then BOOM 💥 I find YOU 🤗 thanks I’m inspired I feel like this is the last stage in my journey embracing me on every level 🙏🏾... #NewSubbie
1 month in my journey and I love it. I haven’t wore my real hair out in 6 years. It feels good embracing myself and learning my hair and watching it do it’s thing. Trying to repair my hair so I’m going to try this
I've been locked for over 30 years, off and on.This time, locked now for 15 years. Keep speaking the truth sis. You are right. It's all about the freedom, the confidence in the self. I found that when I love and embrace myself as beautiful, I really am beautiful! I hold my head high and rock my locs just the way they are, naturally beautiful, and that is because I believe it first! We have to love ourselves!
I wash every 2 weeks then put my hair in a protective style and tighten my locs every 2 months. Been doing this for about 3yrs and I've had locs for over 26yrs
That’s the benefits of microlocs most of the time I will wait 6 to 8 weeks before I interlock them it also depends on if the hair is growing with the loc or away from it lucky for me my hair grows with my locs
I can’t wait to get to the point where I feel like I can wash mine and not have a hot mess situation - I hit three months loc’d at the end of the week and have only had one retwist so far, but I have a lot of loose hairs just hanging out lol. I tried to do a full wash myself at my 5wk point and it was crazyyyyy, even after separating them (that’s how retwist 1 came about 🤣). I pretty much just cleanse the scalp now and spray the locs themselves to moisturize instead of fully submersing, cuz it’s seeming like a great way to involuntarily enter into a free form situation 🤣🤣 Not at all worried about the new growth texture issue butttttt...I def need to see what TX is gonna do about reopening these salons quick though, otherwise I’m gonna have to make a go at it 🤭
This is timely. I've been washing twice a month and retwisting once a month. I'm trying to go 1 month and a half before retwisting again. So far so good. 😊
your locs look like my starter locs in terms of length, thickness and head shape. watching u always makes me excited 😍 i’m 9 weeks loc’d, i don’t retwist often and when i do i use oil so it’s not a super tight hold. i want my locs to be as thick as possible
I've had my locks now, for a month. After having them for about 3 week. After showering I let my lock get totally wet with cool to lukewarm water, then wrapped it to dry it. I put oil on my scalp set under the dryer for like 15 minute. It came out pretty good it didn't unravel , about 2 days ago I washed it for the first time. I used a big hair net to wash my hair and dilute it the shampoo with water. It came out pretty good. And didn't unravel. I have Now is 4 B hair. I've been natural for about 6 years. And I'm have gray hairs I decided not to color it. I've been without color in my hair for about six months now. And I love it. Thanks for your comments it's helping me as I go through my hair Journey.
Ok, so I am going to listen to you only because I cannot afford to go to my stylist for a wash and retwist and because I can't twist myself. Lol. And my hair looks like yours after washing, maybe worse. They don't look like locks anymore . The roots still looks locked but the ends look loose. It's sort of difficult to explain. It looks like my locs have been washed loosed. Literally, and my stylist and old stylist have said the same. It's weird and I have super coarse hair. I have that white stuff on my hair from when I took the ponytail out or whatever style I have at the time, looks like mold. But I never get it wet and don't sweat so I don't get it. So this will be my fist time on 3/27/2021. It's 4:49 p.m. and I about to do it. Stop me anytime now :) Lol.
Omg Dae. Ur locs are so long and that style is so cute. I hit 4 weeks next Sunday. I'm thinking about washing again (I did at 2 weeks) but not doing my 1st retwist till week 6. My hair looks really bad now but I've been wrapping it up and going to work. Don't think I have to retwist often especially because nobody gonna see it anyway 😂😂😂
I've washed my hair and not retwist. I use to wash and twist every 4 weeks but it seems my hair need to be washed every 2 weeks so I will re twist every 6 weeks now. And yes my locs looks thicker . Great video!!
I've discovered sponge hairstyling and am stuck on that. For the most part I have waited 3 weeks before washing and conditioning my hair and letting it rest for about a week then getting the retwists put back in. I'm looking for fullness and growth and that's what I have been getting. Alternating between retwisting and freestyling is a good thing to do. ♥️
Great dreads giiirl I'm hooked to manipulating my hair, I locd my hair (all by myself - height of quarantine boredom)three days ago but I've already retwisted it already bc 😭💁 Going through this video I'm determined to stop up until a month later (for starters)
I want to go longer in between retwists, however, I am concerned with my roots getting tangled. I am almost 2 months loc'd and I'm worried about how my locs will look if I wash without twisting at this stage. What's your opinion on someone in my position?
Nara Reed I think been so young in your loc journey. After washing do a light retwist until your hair gets train and loc, than you can wash and not retwist so often. My opinion of course!
Thanks for the advice. I’m going on month 4 and I’ve been getting a wash & retwist monthly. Since my hair isn’t fully locked yet, I have worried about washing without retwisting causing it to unravel. Would you suggest waiting until the locs are more solidified (started with comb coils)?
Thank u so much sis for this! #5 was the BEST for me because I am one of those that hides behind the retwist and I'm just now trying to let go and accept ME and my naturalness and my what I call "ancestors" shining through. I met a young lady at my local beauty supply store whose locs are absolutely beautiful and she doesnt always retwist and that inspired me. Now hearing u say this and knowing I'm not the only one is so motivating! So thank u for sharing....this really helps! ♥️
I have a question. I'm one year locd now and I'd go 6 weeks until I wash and then retwist. I noticed my hair gets so tangled and when I do retwist I'm now pulling and snapping my hair just to find the part again. I don't care for the really neat look but it's the snapping and picking and pulling when it is time to retwist. Is it too late in the game to wait longer in between for fuller locks?
I retwist every two months, I love the feeling of washing and leaving .. plus I love wetting my hair in the shower every time not sure if that’s healthy or not 🧐
Thanks for sharing, I have locks for the third time, this time they are just the way I want them, a little pass my shoulder, small but not micro, and during the growth process I retwisted every 3 to 4 weeks, now due to the thinning, every 6 weeks, it give me time to treat my scalp and promote healthier hair growth.
I love your video. My only suggestion is to get and try the high puff combs. It really helps to hold the hair without the pulling on you hair and edges
When I had locs actually loved the afro edges 😍, did not like retwisting think that is why they were thick, did even like doing styles just a rough natural look did it for me😊.
Thank you for this video!! I'm 4 months in and have grown to like the "fresh twist" look. Since I can't get to the salon I questioned washing without a twist. You sealed the deal for me!! ❤ Thx again!!
I retwist mine once a week or 2. I don't sit under the dryer. I did that the first times I've had locs too without any problem. Theres nothing wrong with testwisting as long as you aren't twisting it like you're ringing out a rag.
First time I washed my hair since I started this loc journey was last week. i was so surprised at how easy it was and yes, I did retwist or rather interlock my locs. Didn't think just twisting would last. i have about 200 microlocs. I noticed the tension on my scalp after retwisting. I think I will try not retwisting next time I wash or rather not interlocking and just a little twisting. No palm rolling that (just seems to untwist my 2 strand twist starter locs.)
I been growing my locs since 2018 and I’m going all the way Freeform now it’s been 2 months with no retwist I just separate after a wash and I love them
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I get so much HATE from my place of employment because I have locs. I love and embrace my natural GOD given Beauty ❤️ I refuse to let the enemy win!
Wait, what? Who hating and why? Your locs are beautiful
For real, I hope its not from our own people. Let not anyone hate my locks while wearing a wig.
hair discrimination is a crime according to the federal CROWN act...get your coin sis
Wow hate that is crazy and racist.
Sista keep embracing your locks the hell what they say or think ,im a lock wearer myself and im black and proud and so should you
I just started my loc journey over a month ago. I hope everyone reading this is enjoying their journey, and embracing it.
Here is the list:
1. Thicker locs
2.relieves tension from the scalp and the edges
3.easier and moisturizing process
4. Cuts down on styling time and drying time
5.increased confidence, self awareness, and acceptance in your locs
I started mine 5 months ago and realized that after not retwisting for 7 weeks now my locks are getting really thick. I’ll leave it for another 6 weeks before retwisting.
I also use virgin hair fertilizer and my hair is darker thicker and scalp is clean no build up.
I’m a dude by the way 🤣🤣🤣
I don't understand why people loc their hair and complain about it getting frizzy or the new growth that's the point of locs it's not a high maintenance hair style
dolla bill it’s some people’s jobs
@@icebergslim2292 if that's the case then don't loc your hair then, but like I said the point of locs is to let your hair do it's own thing meaning barely do anything to it isn't a high maintenance hair due
You can love your locs and still make comments on them??
@@shinathomas4907 agree
@Sheree Palmer well others shouldn't make it so, locs aren't a high maintenance hair due that's one of the reasons why people locs be thinning constantly re twisting it to the point their getting bald spots
Also instead of retwisting after your shower, you can wrap the fly aways at the root around the dreads to encourage them to grow with the dread. This way you’re not causing tension but still keeping the locks quite neat.
I use this method with loc extensions. Very beneficial.
wrap the fly ? wait what does that mean ? so sorry if i sound clueless 😭🤦🏾♀️
@@luv-velvet'fly aways' the loose hair strands
Been growing my hair for three years, no re-twists; definitely got the JCole look goin on but I love it.
Number 5 is really number 1! I’ve had freeform locs for almost 5 years. Never had a retwist. My journey has taught me to accept myself inside and out.That I don’t have to look a certain way to be beautiful. Being yourself is more than enough. And I love it here. Love & light to you on your journey no matter what path you choose. 💛
you’re gorgeous
thedivinezero thank you. 🙂
I like your locs..how did you wear your hair before locs?
BBW GANG Thank you.I had a low fade.
Agree. It’s almost like we forget why we started locs in the first place. Starting semi-free form after 13 years of having regular retwists. Not looking back!
Its so hard to resist retwisting 😔
Being a perfectionist, I love seeing my grid and having a fresh reti
Same but I don’t have a grid parting. I have C parting. My issue with going longer without retwisting, is that some of my locs are flat.
Come on grid!
Me too. I have OCD or something. I can't stop tightening my hair and I feel "off" with puffy roots.
Same
I'm more of a fan of the messy loc look so leaving a retwist for months is easy for me. Dont like the thought of that pressure on my roots either. I didnt get a retwist till 6 months after I first started and probably wont get another for another 6!😂😌
Poetically Dee...sounds like you're semi-freeforming. I love that look!
💯👏🏾👍🏾
OMG.. I started Dec 23, 2019 and I'm not getting my first re-twist until my 6 month mark which is the 23rd of June. I also am a huge fan of the messy, free forming locs. I probably won't get 2nd retwist for another year...
I’m right with u
@@seasoneddiva160 yep! Loving it, letting them kinda grow in whatever direction they wanted with minimal manipulation🤩🤗 🇯🇲
I actually washed my hair on yesterday and decided not to retwist. My goal is to wash once a month and retwist every two month. So far I love my exposed roots it is a look in itself.
Treva marsh isn’t it cute! I love it too!
I can’t wait a month.. My scalp and workouts every week has my scalp screaming 😂 but I retwist every 3 to 4 months... I’m 14 months in
Treva, that’s what I do and I love the way my locs look. So easy 😊
This is exactly what I do and I’m loving it. 5 months in
Me too! I agree
We cannot hide behind a retwist. I love that sis. Thank you for the guidance!
I'm trying not to re twiste mines I look a mess omg I need a style I wanna braid them down to wear my wig for 2 weeks or so till I can do the again 🤦🏾♀️
I’m almost 9 months into the journey. I just did my first wash with no retwist and I love this look so much more than a fresh retwist. My hair looks so much fuller.
I just recently started my journey, almost 3 weeks in.. & I already know I won’t be one to retwist mine often. I love the raw look, but mostly I love my thick roots.. ❤️
I wash my hair every two weeks, and retwist once a month. Granted, I've only had to retwist once on my own since I'm three days away from hitting 3 months loc'd!
Anjel Ziren me too but I refuse to not have my hair retwisted. I’m 5 weeks past not retwisiting and it feels good but I feel raggedy without retwisting lol
I think starting locs with a light retwist once a month and a biweekly wash is key. This is my second set and I think it helps it lock faster. I did this until about 8 months. After that I was golden! My hair was mostly loc, had some hang (3.5 inches) and didn’t stick out all crazy on my head.
I twist my hair every 4 months, and I just keep my scalp clean and my hair moisture with Rosewater and vitamin e mixture
How often do u mosturize and oil ur hair ? And do u wash ur hair every week?
I’m trying wait that long😩 but 3 might have to be it for me because some of mine are starting to get flat.
I started .y loc journey September of last year and I've consistently retwisted every five to six weeks. I've never washed in between, but now as I learn more about having locs and now watching this video, I'll start washing without retwisting. Thank you for the guidance
My mom always asks me why I dont retwist my hair every month. I had to tell her it was bad for my scalp and could damage my hair and break it off. She STILL dont get it. 🤦♀️
Tell her it would be the same as getting it braided every month with a break in between. It would cause to much tension on the scalp and can lead to traction alopecia
@@tianarenee3147a retwist once a month isn’t bad. Especially for 4c hair.
I’ve heard it said that trying to keep roots retwisted is like trying to keep a retouch on the roots of permed hair. Always trying to keep kinky-curly hair in its natural state from being seen. Most black women are always afraid to let their true hair show and they are deathly afraid of water getting on their natural hair. STOP. Embrace what your hair looks like in its natural state. There’s nothing wrong with it. It’s beautiful. It’s funny that there is more concern with kinky-curly roots making the hair look unkempt but very little concern about dirty hair or hair that smells bad from infrequent washing or smelly grease/oil. That is the ultimate unkempt condition.
hmm... I get your point but getting locs in itself is a huge step away from conforming to Eurocentric standards of beauty. Locs are the most natural form their is when it comes to black hair. I think it's ok to want your partings to look neat.
I’ve been watching your videos and I decided to start my locs a few days ago and I’m so glad you put up this video!! Very helpful 😇❤️
Daesha Michelle congrats on your journey! 😍
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Good luck 🔥🔥🔥 im 8 months into mine
One day into mine. Good luck on your journeys ladies 💕
I'm 10 months into mine, it's just not growing as fast as I thought it would, but I'm hanging in there
I needed this (with my soft hair). Thank you, much! Always follow your ❤️. Your loc journey is your own. Let no one tell you different
New subbie 👏🏽 i actually just washed my 3months starters yesterday and I must tell you it’s a beautiful feeling to actually wash & go unlike the loose natural wash hour later& go 😂 wheww lawdta I’ve been a loose natural 7 years I’m sooo glad I made the decision to loc my hair. Yesterday wash & no retwist had me surfing RUclips to see if there was anyone else who washed & no retwist what their locs looked like bc My roots are thick & marring themselves 😳 but I’ve pulled them apart and just added hair jewelry Eventho my hair seems unkept to me I’ve actually got several compliments on how beautiful they say my hair is Yes there’s freedom in jus washing locs and actually going Great information loved the watch
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I Interlock my hair, so its easier for me to literally wash and go. I've opted to interlock 4 times a year to maintain the health of my locs, as they are smaller traditional locs. With my new growth unlocd for this length of time I found that its easier to keep my scalp clean, its easier access.
I 💖 the LOOK after washing, and NOT retwisting hair. Then after awhile. I'm READY 2 retwist 4 a fresh LOOK. 😊
I got my locs started with a loctician many years ago, and used to go for 'maintenance' every 2 weeks. After about a year, I stopped going and washed and retwisted myself. For the past 4 years, I have not retwisted, but I softly separate the roots sometimes. I found that I hated the 'neat' parts and seeing my scalp, so now I have no defined parts. My hair is thick and pretty in its semi-freeform state, and people always compliment my hair. I love it!
I haven't had a retwist since January ( with the quarantine I can't schedule one anyway lol ) but it seems like my hair has grown SO MUCH! I'm 15 months in and now I'm ready to color my locs 😁
Jashiva Rogers January ha I got a retwist yesterday n last time I got a retwist was March 2019
Your ideals on the journey, how it's spiritual and encourages self awareness and self love has finally convinced me to lov my hair 12 years sooner than I had originally planned. I was so terrified of the "ugly phase" that I just couldn't bring myself to do it. Then I seriously considered instant lics with loc extensions. I'm starting my natural locs tomorrow and I will intentionally enjoy my journey thanks to you.
Shakeema Simmons wow 😭❤️❤️ this is so fulfilling. This is why I started this channel! I’m so happy for you! It’s not always an easy journey but it will be worth it! Congratulations 🎉
So glad you are bringing this up. I do it all of the time (wash and no retwist) and you are right..you feel free. I think it also helps others who observe it. They could be more confident in not having to be nice & neat ALL of the time and in the meantime your locs are saying Thank you for giving me a break!! :)
You hit the nail on the head with #5!!!! That is actually THEE NUMBER ONE reason! I'm glad u said that. It is so easy to hid behind a fresh relaxer, fresh retwist, fresh braids, laid edges, etc etc... but when u embrace the natural and just Let It Be! OMG!!!! It👏🏿Is👏🏿Freeing!!!!
Hey lady,I’ll be 9 months 5/1. No retwist in a month and my hair has transformed like overnight so much growth and change in 4 weeks. My hair finally looks like locs. My edges are growing back after 7 years of trying to get them to grow. I’ve added collagen powder and MCT oil in my morning coffee.
Stay Blessed!!! Oh! I’m definitely blaming our when I order my new LV! 😂😂😂😂😂
Good day, I totally agree with you, I try to go at least 8-10 weeks before I retwist my locs. I am very serious about having healthy, thick locs because I want to have them for many years. Thank you for your videos, your knowledge and your help. Be blessed!! 😉🙏💯
I appreciate this video. I started my son's locs in August 2019 and was twisting them once a month. Girl, I am approaching 3 months since his last retwist. He's in elementary school. I am doing it because of less tension and to let his hair grow. He should have an inch of growth in his locs after I retwist him soon. He'll be much closer to achieving a Man Bun.
i have very long thick locs naturally. i never retwisted them i just keep them washed, condition with herbal tea rinse,air dry if possible, maybe add a bit of scalp oil and go.. i protect them from the sunlight and drying out by keeping them covered for most of the day.. i don’t need the styling, i don’t need to be a peacock i just like them plain-bushy-beautiful❤️
Most definitely! I’ve been washing and not retwisting my hair for the last two months.. on waiting until the third month to retwist and I must admit it’s so rewarding to see how beneficial it is.. like you stated stress free and beautiful thicker locks.. I just made a Year April 7 and already wearing shakable locs!
Love this! I’m 9+ months into my journey and I was a sucker for a fresh retwist. This month I’ve been learning to love my locs in their natural state. Granted I’ll be doing a retwist for my birthday this week, but after that I’m giving my hair a break. Thanks for the inspo 💕
Jewell happy birthday! 😍
DaeLocs Thank You!
i am definitely going to try this! i retwist my hair every month at least but i just learned that my locs are like a plant and they need to be watered often so i def will be washing my hair at least every 2 weeks
I retwist every 6 months; so, only twice a year! I just started doing this so this is my 1st time. I'm currently on my second (last) 6 months no retwist. I haven't noticed much of a difference yet! The new growth is a lot; but, the thickness hasn't changed. I'm going to attempt only retwisting once a year at the end of this 6 months.
Thank you for this advice beautiful! I started my journey September this year and I Always wash my hair without retwisting it. My re twists are done by my loctitian and I only see her every 6-8 weeks. You are so right. Taking time in between retwists really allows you to get to know and embrace the true identity of your unique texture, and I believe that’s a part of the journey
My first set of 8 years, I got retwisted every 6-8 months. On my 2nd set now and I’m doing the exact same thing. Natural growth with minimal manipulation is my style. 💯
Can we see pleaseee see a routine of you moisturizing after a wash with no retwist?
I needed this today I just washed my hair 3 days ago and decided not to retwist and let it be free. I agree with you totally
Great vid! I’m on my second set of locs and I noticed that I was so much more focused on constantly retwisting my locs because I was trying to avoid that “raw” look. I was 30 when I started my first set and I didn’t have a corporate job so I didn’t overmanipulate my hair. My hair was absolutely beautiful so when I started this set every time my hair even thought about looking frizzy I was retwisting it and then I began to notice my roots were looking thin and I’ve got really thick hair. I agree with you 100% sis
Getting starter locks this weekend been wanting them for years n now I’m ready 🥰
I totally wash without retwist. The volume has been ridiculous especially while taking prenatal vitamins. Haven't worn a wig since ce. Love your videos. You dont bore me it you're never too extra. Keep the good vibes gurl!
I’m two weeks in and I planned to do my first wash this weekend. I needed this video 😌
THANKK YOUU!!!💗💗💗 7 months in and honestly I’m tired of re-twisting every month I rather just wash
I’m glad I came back to this video because I just seen somebody saying after washing their hair you need to re-twist it why tho you don’t need to re-twist your hair after every wash let your hair be itself
Thank you! Five months in and I finally retwisted my locs I definitely love the frizziness of my hair when it isn’t retwisted. Probably won’t be doing it again until the end of the year.
1) you're gorg! With a good energy. 2) I lovee your channel! I started my locs a month ago and you've helped me so much! Thank you for all of the great advice.
I really loved this video. I recently just started washing without retwisting. And everything you said was spot on. It brings you in tune to the true beauty of your locs✊🏿
I didn't see any comments saying this but me personally, going without a retwist is a nightmareeee. My hair goes into different locs and causes so much tension on my scalp and it hurts so bad. I'm only 5 months in maybe I need to wait for them to mature more... I would love to not have to retwist but everytime I go a while without doing it I regret it
Hello, great video, this is my second go round with locs and I def agree....tbh when I just wash without re-twist there is more volume and it styles better
Thank you for that advice! I have thick hair and I don't like my hair to be frizzy that's why I twist em myself overtime and it caused it to break or get skinny to the point where I got to double strand it. I'll stop retwisting and twisting my hair when it's frizzy, wash em twice or every 3 or 4 weeks and leave em alone.
Literally just washed my locs last night and contemplated retwisting them, thankfully I didn’t and this video pops up! Thank you for posting!!
Awesome. I started doing that about three months ago and my scalp is much better. I've gone about two months without a retwist. I prefer about 6 weeks. I wash once a month. Great video.
Yes, I’ve washed without retwisting. Love the raw look!
I love this, I do not retwist, because I love the texture of my natural. Also I had a neck surgery and the it pulls on the nerves and causes tightness. Lastly retwist can cause breakage. Thank you sista for being a free style sista!
I try to go 3 mos w/o retwisting so as to thicken my roots & I wash every 3 weeks,,so 3X3😊..new subbie❤️☮️ & blessings
I just started my loc journey 6 months in , and it started to lock in 2 months after I got it twisted. And like you said with the pandemic you have to learn how to do stuff for yourself , so I move from one state to another state. So I have to learn how to retwist it myself which I've been doing pretty well. And my hair needs to be washed once a week. However, I was just wet it in the shower the other day, and just got out and just let it air dry and I like it so much...🌻 Peace thanks for your videos and helpful tips. 🤍
I love the fresh washed look. I hate when it dries! I love seeing my parts! It I’m learning to leave it alone. I just got re-twisted after 6 months. But I’ll leave it alone for about 2 months but do my washing and oils in between. 😊loving the loc’d lifestyle 🥰
YOU HAVE CONVINCED ME💁🏽♀️ it’s crazy yesterday I washed my hair and was like u kno what I’m not gonna retwist until my 1 yr anniversary which is 2 months away. I got on RUclips and was about to change my mind after seeing so many cute retwist videos and then BOOM 💥 I find YOU 🤗 thanks I’m inspired I feel like this is the last stage in my journey embracing me on every level 🙏🏾... #NewSubbie
1 month in my journey and I love it. I haven’t wore my real hair out in 6 years. It feels good embracing myself and learning my hair and watching it do it’s thing. Trying to repair my hair so I’m going to try this
I've been locked for over 30 years, off and on.This time, locked now for 15 years. Keep speaking the truth sis. You are right. It's all about the freedom, the confidence in the self. I found that when I love and embrace myself as beautiful, I really am beautiful! I hold my head high and rock my locs just the way they are, naturally beautiful, and that is because I believe it first! We have to love ourselves!
I wash every 2 weeks then put my hair in a protective style and tighten my locs every 2 months. Been doing this for about 3yrs and I've had locs for over 26yrs
I’m so happy to see so many other newbies. This week will be two months since I started my locs.
That’s the benefits of microlocs most of the time I will wait 6 to 8 weeks before I interlock them it also depends on if the hair is growing with the loc or away from it lucky for me my hair grows with my locs
I can’t wait to get to the point where I feel like I can wash mine and not have a hot mess situation - I hit three months loc’d at the end of the week and have only had one retwist so far, but I have a lot of loose hairs just hanging out lol. I tried to do a full wash myself at my 5wk point and it was crazyyyyy, even after separating them (that’s how retwist 1 came about 🤣). I pretty much just cleanse the scalp now and spray the locs themselves to moisturize instead of fully submersing, cuz it’s seeming like a great way to involuntarily enter into a free form situation 🤣🤣 Not at all worried about the new growth texture issue butttttt...I def need to see what TX is gonna do about reopening these salons quick though, otherwise I’m gonna have to make a go at it 🤭
This is timely. I've been washing twice a month and retwisting once a month. I'm trying to go 1 month and a half before retwisting again. So far so good. 😊
Maryonn Grace yesss! It gets easier every time too ❤️
your locs look like my starter locs in terms of length, thickness and head shape. watching u always makes me excited 😍 i’m 9 weeks loc’d, i don’t retwist often and when i do i use oil so it’s not a super tight hold. i want my locs to be as thick as possible
I wash my hair twice a week and retwist every three months or so. I love my natural hair. 💞✌
When locs are about freedom, it’s a beautiful thing...
I've had my locks now, for a month. After having them for about 3 week. After showering I let my lock get totally wet with cool to lukewarm water, then wrapped it to dry it. I put oil on my scalp set under the dryer for like 15 minute. It came out pretty good it didn't unravel , about 2 days ago I washed it for the first time. I used a big hair net to wash my hair and dilute it the shampoo with water. It came out pretty good. And didn't unravel. I have Now is 4 B hair. I've been natural for about 6 years. And I'm have gray hairs I decided not to color it. I've been without color in my hair for about six months now. And I love it. Thanks for your comments it's helping me as I go through my hair Journey.
Ok, so I am going to listen to you only because I cannot afford to go to my stylist for a wash and retwist and because I can't twist myself. Lol. And my hair looks like yours after washing, maybe worse. They don't look like locks anymore . The roots still looks locked but the ends look loose. It's sort of difficult to explain. It looks like my locs have been washed loosed. Literally, and my stylist and old stylist have said the same. It's weird and I have super coarse hair. I have that white stuff on my hair from when I took the ponytail out or whatever style I have at the time, looks like mold. But I never get it wet and don't sweat so I don't get it. So this will be my fist time on 3/27/2021. It's 4:49 p.m. and I about to do it. Stop me anytime now :) Lol.
Thank you so much for doing this video!! It hit right at the heart of my concerns and everything I was feeling.❤️
Omg Dae. Ur locs are so long and that style is so cute. I hit 4 weeks next Sunday. I'm thinking about washing again (I did at 2 weeks) but not doing my 1st retwist till week 6. My hair looks really bad now but I've been wrapping it up and going to work. Don't think I have to retwist often especially because nobody gonna see it anyway 😂😂😂
I've washed my hair and not retwist. I use to wash and twist every 4 weeks but it seems my hair need to be washed every 2 weeks so I will re twist every 6 weeks now. And yes my locs looks thicker . Great video!!
I've discovered sponge hairstyling and am stuck on that. For the most part I have waited 3 weeks before washing and conditioning my hair and letting it rest for about a week then getting the retwists put back in. I'm looking for fullness and growth and that's what I have been getting. Alternating between retwisting and freestyling is a good thing to do. ♥️
My goodness, you done, done it again!!! Teach the children DAE!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😂❤️
I recently started my loc journey and your videos are so informative
Great dreads giiirl
I'm hooked to manipulating my hair, I locd my hair (all by myself - height of quarantine boredom)three days ago but I've already retwisted it already bc 😭💁
Going through this video I'm determined to stop up until a month later (for starters)
Lol same boredom 😂
Yes girl ... only been in this journey for a month and a bit.. and I’ve decided to retwist my locs every month .. 💞
purely locs with meissa congrats on your journey!
DaeLocs thank you sis 😊💛🙏🏾
I want to go longer in between retwists, however, I am concerned with my roots getting tangled. I am almost 2 months loc'd and I'm worried about how my locs will look if I wash without twisting at this stage. What's your opinion on someone in my position?
You could always separate them without retwisting
This is my concern. I’m only 6 weeks in and I’m scared lol. I’m doing a hot oil treatment as we speak, but I’m scared to wash and not retwist
Hey, I think all you need is to practice separating and see how it works for you.
That’s why after you wash you separate your locs so they don’t get matted together
Nara Reed I think been so young in your loc journey. After washing do a light retwist until your hair gets train and loc, than you can wash and not retwist so often. My opinion of course!
New subscriber!!! One year locd and always open to suggestions especially with having to do my own maintenance compliments of COVID-19
Yaaaaas Sis this was most helpful thank you!❤. I’m definitely gonna give it a try!
Thanks for the advice. I’m going on month 4 and I’ve been getting a wash & retwist monthly. Since my hair isn’t fully locked yet, I have worried about washing without retwisting causing it to unravel. Would you suggest waiting until the locs are more solidified (started with comb coils)?
Thank u so much sis for this! #5 was the BEST for me because I am one of those that hides behind the retwist and I'm just now trying to let go and accept ME and my naturalness and my what I call "ancestors" shining through. I met a young lady at my local beauty supply store whose locs are absolutely beautiful and she doesnt always retwist and that inspired me. Now hearing u say this and knowing I'm not the only one is so motivating! So thank u for sharing....this really helps! ♥️
I have a question.
I'm one year locd now and I'd go 6 weeks until I wash and then retwist.
I noticed my hair gets so tangled and when I do retwist I'm now pulling and snapping my hair just to find the part again. I don't care for the really neat look but it's the snapping and picking and pulling when it is time to retwist.
Is it too late in the game to wait longer in between for fuller locks?
I retwist every two months, I love the feeling of washing and leaving .. plus I love wetting my hair in the shower every time not sure if that’s healthy or not 🧐
I'm 3 weeks in and I wet mine everytime I shower as well. Tbh I see more growth this way
Be careful with excessive wetting because if your hair isn’t allowed to completely dry it can potentially mold.
@@saraht6558 thanks for the tip. But I dont drench my scalp. I jus wet my fingertips and massage my scalp.
@@saraht6558 thanks i'm aware of that as well but my hair is always down so i let it complete dry
Thanks for sharing, I have locks for the third time, this time they are just the way I want them, a little pass my shoulder, small but not micro, and during the growth process I retwisted every 3 to 4 weeks, now due to the thinning, every 6 weeks, it give me time to treat my scalp and promote healthier hair growth.
Locks our hair faster too!
I love your video. My only suggestion is to get and try the high puff combs. It really helps to hold the hair without the pulling on you hair and edges
This style is so cute 😍😍
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK.
Cheryl Shelton thanks Cheryl!
During this process I have fell in love with the wash & no retwist!
Kayla Talbert sane baby!!
Thank you for these tips! It was really good and makes perfect sense! Also what is that lipstick, gloss, or liner you are wearing!
Thank you Queen, very helpful info. Your absolutely beautiful, your skin glows radiantly.
When I had locs actually loved the afro edges 😍, did not like retwisting think that is why they were thick, did even like doing styles just a rough natural look did it for me😊.
I’m 2 months in and love it 😍 I have my days but I’m glad I did em
I go 3 months in between getting my hair retwisted! Love it 😀
Thank you for this video!! I'm 4 months in and have grown to like the "fresh twist" look. Since I can't get to the salon I questioned washing without a twist. You sealed the deal for me!! ❤ Thx again!!
I retwist mine once a week or 2. I don't sit under the dryer. I did that the first times I've had locs too without any problem. Theres nothing wrong with testwisting as long as you aren't twisting it like you're ringing out a rag.
how do u look not scruffy after washing and not retwisting esp if the hair keeps unravelling even after one year
First time I washed my hair since I started this loc journey was last week. i was so surprised at how easy it was and yes, I did retwist or rather interlock my locs. Didn't think just twisting would last. i have about 200 microlocs. I noticed the tension on my scalp after retwisting. I think I will try not retwisting next time I wash or rather not interlocking and just a little twisting. No palm rolling that (just seems to untwist my 2 strand twist starter locs.)
I been growing my locs since 2018 and I’m going all the way Freeform now it’s been 2 months with no retwist I just separate after a wash and I love them