I've had my locs 11 yrs. Never lost a loc. Here's the secret. Keep your products natural and simple. I only use thin and clear shampoos..lately psoriasis shampoo for my scalp. I didn't use conditioner after I saw buildup about 2 yrs in. U really don't need it much..only at the root to soften it a bit if u do a retwist. But you Must Rinse thoroughly where the new growth and loc meet (buildup area). I only use almond oil then castor oil on the length of the loc after I dry my hair with a lint free towel..don't keep adding it every week. Don't use products to retwist after you are actually loc'd (approx. after a year). (Locs turn dull and more firm and will not unravel when you are officially loc'd Get rid of all clothing, blankets, scarves, sweaters, hats, shirts, bed linens that have any lint. I sleep on a satin pillowcase with my hair up but not covered. Most people's hair is much thinner than mine so don't retwist every month...just separate the locs on wash day and I will just braid about 6 together at a time to keep my new growth from being so frizzy. Enjoy! Keep it simple. You will have healthy and long locs forever 🌺💕💕
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for all of this wisdom! It really means a lot to have people like you in this community. Your experiences are so valuable to everyone else and I appreciate you immensely for sharing. Sending you all the love in the world 😍😊💖🥳🎉
@@AlexisHarris you're most welcome lil sis. I got more yrs in the game and wish someone would have told me sooner lol. Also I saw your loc thinning. That's from retwisting too tightly and also too frequently. I also don't do styles unless it's a major occasion and I don't keep in any updos more than a night. Mostly because my hair is so long and heavy now. But each loc is like a mini ponytail. The tension builds up over days and u will notice everyone who has these beautiful styles consistently has thin locs and worse, most develop traction alopecia. My suggestion for your locs in particular is to halt retwists for a few months. Embrace the frizz and fuzz. Just gently separate your locs at the root on wash day so they don't combine. But that may be a good idea as well since your roots have thinned. A few years from now u will most likely have a visible line where your locs are uneven due to this thinning...u can cut away the old part to have uniformity. Or just start fresh with your new knowledge. Just don't let the hair define you or your beauty. Enjoy the frizzy journey. Much love 💙💙💙
100% CORRECT ADVICE! I've been semi free forming so I avoid too much manipulation, something I had to take years as a loose natural learning what my natural hair likes and dislikes. My hair THRIVES on "less is more". 👍🏾
I had locs for 23 years (a well spent youth, I must say), then about 6 years ago I decided to comb them out and become a loose natural. I loved my afro, but the price of hair care products be killin' my bottom line, yo. And, the south coast England has the hardest water known to human kind. I'm now 3 weeks into my new loc journey and honey, it's so good to back home! The two strand twist / crochet starter locs are challenging, but I'm trying to just let nature take it's course.
Hello ladies, I just joined the loc family on July 16th, 2024, at 60, but I have been doing two-strand twists since 2014. My daughter wanted to do our twist journey together. I am 3 days in, and she is maybe 3-4 weeks in. She did a two-strand twist, and I did the locking, and my hair is entirely gray. I started graying in my 20's. Thank Alexis, for the incredible information as I learn to care for my locs. This information is fantastic and I pray I can do this. Right now, my hair is up in locs, and I am feeling itchy. I sleep with my satin cap on and go out with my satin cap under my scarf because my hair is shorter with the starter locs. And I don't want my scalp to be exposed right now. Please keep this information coming. ❤❤❤❤
I am 62 years old and 4 months in my twisted lock journey. My hair is growing and I am graying…I cover my head with silk scarf and bonnet. I use pure rose water. I moisturize with my black castor oil, grape seed, jojoba, mint oil mixed. All is great. I have my locks retwisted every 6/8 weeks. I massage my scalp with my finger tips… no long finger nails. My hair looks similar to yours but longer and more locks… love this video… I did a great deal of research for a few year before i started my journey.❤😊
Thank you for your comment! I am contemplating taking the Loc's journey but I'm terrified!!!! I'm 67 years old but tired of jumping back and forth with braids both salon done and homemade etc... transitioning from perm, it's been a year now. My hair is short ... unsure where to begin!!! Challenged with embracing natural hair too!🫣 ... I love it on everyone else!
I don’t cover my locs I just moisturize my hair a lot. Spray it daily with my rose water mixture and oil every few days. I’m going on 2 years and they look pretty good so far . Nice content girly 🦋
Hey beautiful! 💖 I love that approach but I’m so paranoid about lint and damage. You’ve eased my mind a bit more though so I may lighten up on the loc coverage 😊💕🥳 thanks for sending some loveee
Hey, good info!! I wash and condition every four weeks and retwist every 8 weeks. I spray rosemary and cloves water every 5 days oil every 3 days, seems like a lot but it’s not. My hair is healthier than it’s ever been. I love it and it’s spiritual for me. There is no other way I want my hair than like it is. It’s getting longer, very proud of my results.
Awww, hi Maki! Thank you so much for the beautiful compliment. Your smile is amazing as well! You seem like a ray of sunshine. Happy you’re here! ☀️☀️☀️💖💖💖
I started my 2 strand twist starter locs not to long ago , (nov 14 ) I been watching all your videos ever since 😃 Cause you the only person that be making sense to me .
Thank you for the tips! My two-strand twists are 2 1/2 weeks old, and I'm trying to have a great loc journey. I saw one of your Mom's videos and our hair is so similar. 😍
Thank you so much for being here!!!! Congratulations on your new loc journey. I’m always happy to hear from people who have hair similar to my moms. She was told not to start her loc journey because of her hair type and she’s almost one year locd!!! So happy she didn’t listen 😍😍😍🎉🎉🎉
Your energy seems so dope along with your voice and how you delivered your POV. Thanks for the tips + your locs look great. I’m 14 months in and agree with everything you’ve said.
Thank you so much for being here and leaving some love! I’m so happy you can relate to what was said in this video and it makes me feel good to know I’m not alone out here on this journey. Can’t wait to reach 14 months like you! In the meantime I am enjoying every day. Sending you lots of love and tons of hugs!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Hey Kenneth! Awww, thanks so much for being here and leaving some love 🥳 congratulations on 7 months!!! What a milestone 💖💖💖 wishing you the happiest journey!!!
Great informative video! I have been locked for three years. I think it’s important to remember everyone hair texture is different and so thickness may not always be achievable. I learned that within my first year. I also don’t always cover my hair at night and don’t retwist much. I barely do anything to them lol.
Great energy, love your smile, sis. I’ve been on this journey six years, so you gotta know what works for you, I agree with you. As far as an itchy scalp, there are some essential oils that you can blend together with an oil to put on the scalp to help and let sit prior to shampooing. Lemongrass is one that is known to work on dandruff, as well as ylang ylang and lavender. I make my own hair oil and add it to my deep conditioner also, and sometimes you can add to your shampoo and massage into the scalp really well. Thanks for sharing your tips!
Hey Karen!!! Thanks so much for being here and leaving some love queen. It really means so much! I can’t believe you’ve been loc’d for six years. That’s so encouraging to me. Thanks so much for the tips!!! Your wisdom makes this community so much better. Sending you love and light 💖🌟
I have a question sexy, the picture where the locs is thinning out was that your experience or was that just a picture. I'm asking because that's what I'm going through.
i did as well I did them the day prior to my twentieth birthday, so i’m almost a week in now, but I’m super excited for you and hope that you enjoy the journey of your locs :)
I always cover my locs and I do use jamaican oil and mouse once every week. This was recommended by my loctitian and I wash my hair once a month as well. I started my loc journey 2/25/23. I’m a new subscriber as well.
6:36am I am 4 weeks in with my starters. I won't say locs because they look like curly twists. I don't know how long it will take to loc but I am excited. My hair is growing already and I've re-twisted them once. I haven't had to add much products at all. Occasional oil spray but nothing else. I hope they come out as beautiful as yours. Taking all advice given ❤
What a cute little kitty!! I ALWAYS use a silk/satin bonnet when I go to bed - I can't not cover my head lol. My small fuzzy almost 10 month old locs look so much happier and neater in the morning. Thanks so much for that tip on not scratching too vigorously. I have an itchy scalp so a good fingernail scratch is really tempting and so very satisfying. Who knew this could damage locs!!! Great content!!
Awww thanks for showing my little mittens some love! He wasn’t too happy to be on camera but I love him so much LOL. I agree with you 100% as far as the scratching of the scalp goes. It’s so tempting and feels so good but the damage can be terrible. I’m so happy you’re here because it’s always great to hear from you!!!
Thanks I made my first batch of rose water myself! I really don’t have friends to share this joy with so I’m sharing with you. Their loose naturals LOL. Loved the video
@@estheralfred2448 dried rose petals bring cup of water to boil turn off put petals in until just enough so they are covered by water put lid on lets them sit till they puff drain and store keeps in fridge for a month and out of fridge for a week. It was fun actual just let it cool some before you put in your bottles
Hey Ms. Sharon!!!! Thanks so much for being here and sharing your rosewater recipe with us. Such a cool process! I have yet to try it but you have inspired me. Happy to be on this journey with you!!!! Lol. You are such a joy.
4-week Loc'd. 1st I used a satin wrap, and it kept coming off when I sleep. So yeah, it did mess my Locs I ordered a satin cap that stays put. 2nd My scalp itches like it's going out of style lol!!! I been using bobby pin but after research I found, tea tree, rosemary, lemon, and mint takes the itch away along with Aloe!! thanks for the helpful advice. Your Locs are amazing
I love your hair, and the style you chose, I don’t see what your talking about with the negative aspects of your hair. But you look warm and inviting with that style. You give me ideas on how I’m going to style mine before i retwist again.
I have a starter loc appointment on Tuesday. I’m so excited and cannot wait to begin my journey😊 my only worry is that I have scalp eczema and my scalp get sooo itchy and flaky
Two strand twist were too harsh for my texture of hair. I had breakage 5.0 😬 until I combed them out, deep conditioned my hair then installed braidlocs ✌️😝 Been loc'd now for about over a year and luvin' it!
@@Kavonnalatrice_ Yep, you can still see the braids if you look really close but from a distance you can't tell the difference. It's been 2 years this month ☺️ and I haven't regretted going loc'd. Some are still budding tho'. I have a wavy, curly type of hair.
Congratulations on your one year anniversary!!! Did you do anything fun to celebrate? Thanks so much for tuning in as I share my journey. Feels so good to know y’all have my back! Sending you lots of love 💗
Awww, thank you for being so kind!!! This community thrives because of beautiful people like you!!! 💖💖💖 congratulations on your new journey and welcome to the family!!!
Mines too my hair is thick so I moisturize it also twist lock gel and beeswax and oil those 4 products together kept my hair hydrated also the style last longer
Hi! Covering or tying my locs at night, literally gives me headaches. So I praise Satin pillow cases on everything! When I’m home I secure a satin pillowcase on the sofa or anything my head leans on to avoid friction. The con is your hair will have a less uniformed appearance.
Great Video Treat your locs as you would a plant. Nurture, Nurture, Nurture. Establish a relationship with your hair. Your hair is alive. Embrace the Ugly phase/ unmanageable phase. Don't give up!😊
Yeah my stylist said no washing period b/c its like resetting the process, but I think its more of the type of hair you have I say this since mine is curly soft hair so it will be difficult to lock if I wash it. I get my retwist every 2 weeks. So far I'm loving the loc journey its more comfortable and cheaper than braids.
Awesome video!! In my experience, diet is also important, drinking alot of water is helpful to locs. Love your videos, you have an amazing media presence ♥️🙏
Awww, thank you so much for being here and leaving some love. I agree with you about diet and water. I’m a firm believer that what we put inside will manifest outside. Sending you lots of love and tons of hugs ♥️♥️♥️
This is my 7th day of sisterlocs lol I spent 5 days working on myself i also vlogged the whole thing just haven’t posted it bc im still reflecting on me.. I feel so much love in and around me maybe because I did them lol. Been watching videos about loc care since! Your voice is so soothing and easy to listen to! Thank you! New subbie here💖
You are so beautiful sis! I have microlocs so I do t really watch traditional loc vids but I saw you and was like awww! 😊 Thx for the info on the loc jewelry.
If you tie your hair down with a satin scarf you can preserve your locs longer in between retwist...If you don’t tie it down but your going like 2 months in between retwist your head will be so tender at the next retwist
Awww Lovely, your locs look amazing. It doesn’t look like you’ve done anything wrong. I’m 6 months into my loc journey & more relaxed about it all. I too have dry, sensitive & itchy scalp. Actually I wanted to scratch, just as you were mentioning it🥰but I don’t I just Pat the area. Thank you for sharing with us, it makes me feel good that I’m doing the right things. I wash & RETWIST at 4 weeks too. I also have a little girl baby (cat) she’s actually an old gir now, she’s nearly 17 years old & sleeps a lot, but I love her to bits. So glad that you mentioned loc jewellery, I’ve been so tempted, but will continue to wait a bit longer, till at least the 1year mark. Thank you again. Have subscribed & looking forward to your other videos. ONE🫶🏽✨✨🥰
Hey Shannon!!! Congratulations on your recent journey and I wish you nothing but the best. I’m so happy we both love cats! I feel like that’s kind of rare these days 😍😍 lol sending you all the love in the world. Thanks for being here and welcome to the community 🥳
I use clove oil and water and mist daily. I tie them with a silk scarf and was my hair weekly. Less product, no excessive manipulation and they wil thrive. Your locs are beautiful!!!! Loc beads are better they don't snatch your hair.
Great content! I'm on my third journey in the last 8ish years. I'm still learning and I'm sure this time I'll keep them. I don't want anything else. Thanks for the video! Also you remind me of Tempest Bledsoe a little bit 😁
I have 470 micro locs. I stopped going to my ‘beautician’ who was using a retightening tool which was thinning my hair. I’ve been re-twisting my hair on my own but I’ve noticed a lot of different sized locs. Thankfully, my hair is doing better with me re-twisting it.
I just started my journey, I am almost 2 weeks in and I have scratched with my nails. Thank you so much for this video, especially Tip 5, that is a big one. Much Gratitude.
@@AlexisHarris Your welcome, I watch all of your videos. Your mom is too funny, I absolutely love her, your brother too. Your hair seems to be similar to mine. I will continue to watch your videos. Keep up the great work!
I was so like you on your last tip lol!!! I scratched horribly and now I have pieces of hair that is not in a loc either. What are you doing to get your locs back? Because yours are beautiful. Thanks for the tips. I could never sleep without my scarf lol Also you're very beautiful! Stay Bless❤🥰
Awww hey beautiful!!! 😍 i’m so glad to hear I’m not alone in this lol i’ve heard that some people use an instant loc tool to put the tiny pieces back into their loc… but I just keep wrapping it around or stuffing it into my locs when it peeks back out. Lol wishing you the happiest journey possible!!!
I’m so excited for you! October 26th will be here in no time. Please keep me updated on how your journey is going. Thanks so much for being here and leaving some love 💖💖💖
I been growing my locs 6yrs and I rarely, ever forget to cover my hair. I can count using one of my hands how times I've actually went without covering my hair whenever I go to sleep.
I started on finger coil am going on a semi free form I water it with oil n water n wash every MOnth. I cover Mines every night. September am going to be 1yr on my loc journey
Hey Alexis, I just subscribed cos I absolutely love your locs...... I'm a little over a year locd right now and the general opinion of what's good for locs and what isn't is kind of different here in Nigeria, but I do wish my locs could come out looking like yours ❤❤❤❤
Just started my journey! Had a lot of box braid styles but decided to get comb coils and start my journey. almost 2 weeks in and I notice I'm loving it. I think after my first two monthly retwists I'll be in the clear!
Hi Alexis your locs is growing so beautiful . Good tips I will keep them in mind . I started my locs again and I'm very confident that I will keep them in this time around.
Hey love!!! Thanks so much for being here and leaving tons of encouragement. Congratulations on starting your locs again! I can’t wait to hear how this set turns out for you. Keep me posted 😍😍😍
I'm just getting here 😬! I make sure that I cover my hair because my hair attracts lint. I started my 2nd journey yesterday. I stopped using products this time around!
Hey hun! Just found your videos! I'm 4 years in to my 2nd loc journey. I usually don't sleep with a cap on because I'm a horrible sleeper and I'm prone to migraines, but I don't have any lint and it helps my locs to mature better lol. I don't have any linty clothes either so I don't have to worry about that
That was the goal. Glad i could help brighten your day a little. Im debating whether to do instant locs or just keep my two strand twists till they loc lol. And also subscribe to my Channel. Im gonna be posting videos like yours soon :$
Hey loves! When scratching that scalp the hair is crying out for moisture usually...I would drink plenty of water(I like "Springwater") Also Get u a big spray bottle n fill half apple cider vinegar n half spring water or make or buy some " rosewater n spray that scalp n rub in good!!😄💯👍🏽👍🏽I wash my hair in light warm to cool water once a month....Less heavy products the less your hair will get dirty suggah's!!But for shine maybe once or twice per.wk.i use a lil'olive oil or castor oil.ALLWAYS cover your hair up at bedtime with a silky or satin doo rag!!! If long hair pull up lightly with a hair band n rest.🙏🏽🙏🏽💞
The breakage is sooooo true 😂 I laugh because this my first time watching the video and as you was saying that I was literally doing what your hair stylist had to do to yours.
@@AlexisHarris thank you very much 🙏🏾and thank you for your advices as well I figured why not share the knowledge I am enjoying every moment of this journey
Awww!!! Thank you so much for being here and joining the family. It really means more than you know! Super excited to have you in this community 💖🌟 sending you lots of loveeee
Okg the last tip was sooo good because I just started my locs in March and I had to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist because the hair follicles is not hydrating my hair if that makes sense. Not only that my scalp is extremely itchy 😩
You’re stunning. Just crocheted my Afro after a yeah and a half of growing it, thanks so much for helping the journey even though they’re pretty long. ❤️
Hi what if I can’t use hair oils and grease due to very itchy scalp 😭 I wore plaits for years not grease or oil and in days I have to wash out edge gel
I really appreciate your channel. Looking at my hair Looking just like yours makes me feel so comfortable. I was feeling like I needed to see a loctician cause it's budding and frizzy, etc...
I just started mine! Been loc’d for like 4 days lol and I’m just doin as much research as possible! I’m super excited about my journey :))
Started 2 days ago!
Congrats! I’m starting in 2 weeks!
Update: started mine today!
Started yesterday 😁
Starting tomorrow 🤎
Started today lol same as you @Aunriette Davis tryna get as much info lol
Let's add this..Let's drink lots & lots of water. I am 1.5 yrs in at 65 yrs old. Love my hair. My only regret is that I did not start earlier.
Starting 2 nd Christmas 2024
I've had my locs 11 yrs. Never lost a loc. Here's the secret.
Keep your products natural and simple.
I only use thin and clear shampoos..lately psoriasis shampoo for my scalp.
I didn't use conditioner after I saw buildup about 2 yrs in. U really don't need it much..only at the root to soften it a bit if u do a retwist. But you Must Rinse thoroughly where the new growth and loc meet (buildup area).
I only use almond oil then castor oil on the length of the loc after I dry my hair with a lint free towel..don't keep adding it every week.
Don't use products to retwist after you are actually loc'd (approx. after a year).
(Locs turn dull and more firm and will not unravel when you are officially loc'd
Get rid of all clothing, blankets, scarves, sweaters, hats, shirts, bed linens that have any lint. I sleep on a satin pillowcase with my hair up but not covered. Most people's hair is much thinner than mine so don't retwist every month...just separate the locs on wash day and I will just braid about 6 together at a time to keep my new growth from being so frizzy. Enjoy! Keep it simple. You will have healthy and long locs forever 🌺💕💕
Oh my goodness, thank you so much for all of this wisdom! It really means a lot to have people like you in this community. Your experiences are so valuable to everyone else and I appreciate you immensely for sharing. Sending you all the love in the world 😍😊💖🥳🎉
@@AlexisHarris you're most welcome lil sis. I got more yrs in the game and wish someone would have told me sooner lol. Also I saw your loc thinning. That's from retwisting too tightly and also too frequently. I also don't do styles unless it's a major occasion and I don't keep in any updos more than a night. Mostly because my hair is so long and heavy now. But each loc is like a mini ponytail. The tension builds up over days and u will notice everyone who has these beautiful styles consistently has thin locs and worse, most develop traction alopecia. My suggestion for your locs in particular is to halt retwists for a few months. Embrace the frizz and fuzz. Just gently separate your locs at the root on wash day so they don't combine. But that may be a good idea as well since your roots have thinned. A few years from now u will most likely have a visible line where your locs are uneven due to this thinning...u can cut away the old part to have uniformity. Or just start fresh with your new knowledge. Just don't let the hair define you or your beauty. Enjoy the frizzy journey. Much love 💙💙💙
@@t.l1357 thank you for your advice! I’m 10 days in and I really appreciate it!
v. enjoy the journey. If you can make it a whole year, you will be golden. And always remember hair doesn't define you.
100% CORRECT ADVICE! I've been semi free forming so I avoid too much manipulation, something I had to take years as a loose natural learning what my natural hair likes and dislikes. My hair THRIVES on "less is more". 👍🏾
I had locs for 23 years (a well spent youth, I must say), then about 6 years ago I decided to comb them out and become a loose natural. I loved my afro, but the price of hair care products be killin' my bottom line, yo. And, the south coast England has the hardest water known to human kind. I'm now 3 weeks into my new loc journey and honey, it's so good to back home! The two strand twist / crochet starter locs are challenging, but I'm trying to just let nature take it's course.
Omg i did the exact same thing. Loc for 20yrs comb them out 5yrs unloc then reloc on 5/4 my 1st retwist on 6/2 plus now 2 strain twist. So excited
That's how I'm bout to start mine
Hello ladies, I just joined the loc family on July 16th, 2024, at 60, but I have been doing two-strand twists since 2014. My daughter wanted to do our twist journey together. I am 3 days in, and she is maybe 3-4 weeks in. She did a two-strand twist, and I did the locking, and my hair is entirely gray. I started graying in my 20's. Thank Alexis, for the incredible information as I learn to care for my locs. This information is fantastic and I pray I can do this. Right now, my hair is up in locs, and I am feeling itchy. I sleep with my satin cap on and go out with my satin cap under my scarf because my hair is shorter with the starter locs. And I don't want my scalp to be exposed right now. Please keep this information coming. ❤❤❤❤
I am 62 years old and 4 months in my twisted lock journey. My hair is growing and I am graying…I cover my head with silk scarf and bonnet. I use pure rose water. I moisturize with my black castor oil, grape seed, jojoba, mint oil mixed. All is great. I have my locks retwisted every 6/8 weeks. I massage my scalp with my finger tips… no long finger nails. My hair looks similar to yours but longer and more locks… love this video… I did a great deal of research for a few year before i started my journey.❤😊
Thank you for your comment! I am contemplating taking the Loc's journey but I'm terrified!!!! I'm 67 years old but tired of jumping back and forth with braids both salon done and homemade etc... transitioning from perm, it's been a year now. My hair is short ... unsure where to begin!!! Challenged with embracing natural hair too!🫣 ... I love it on everyone else!
I don’t cover my locs I just moisturize my hair a lot. Spray it daily with my rose water mixture and oil every few days. I’m going on 2 years and they look pretty good so far . Nice content girly 🦋
Hey beautiful! 💖 I love that approach but I’m so paranoid about lint and damage. You’ve eased my mind a bit more though so I may lighten up on the loc coverage 😊💕🥳 thanks for sending some loveee
What’s in your rose water mixture? Thank you in advance!
@@destinywhite5848 what advance 😭
@@jonhenton7972 😂
@@destinywhite5848 I’d like to know too.
Video starts at 3:37 thanks.
Lol! Yes!!! Thanks for the time stamp!!! I always forget to do thissss 😩😂🤦🏾♀️ I appreciate you!!! 💖💖💖
Thank you ❤️
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Hey, good info!! I wash and condition every four weeks and retwist every 8 weeks. I spray rosemary and cloves water every 5 days oil every 3 days, seems like a lot but it’s not. My hair is healthier than it’s ever been. I love it and it’s spiritual for me. There is no other way I want my hair than like it is. It’s getting longer, very proud of my results.
I think that is what I need I've been going too long without oil and moisture😢.
I remember my hairstylist telling me to use your knuckles when scratching or washing your hair, or maybe a plastic comb. Love your progress!
Love that suggestion!!! Thanks for sharing and leaving some loveeee 💖
You have the brightest, warmest smile. Thank you for the tips too!
Awww, hi Maki! Thank you so much for the beautiful compliment. Your smile is amazing as well! You seem like a ray of sunshine. Happy you’re here! ☀️☀️☀️💖💖💖
I started my 2 strand twist starter locs not to long ago , (nov 14 ) I been watching all your videos ever since 😃 Cause you the only person that be making sense to me .
Ayyyeee!!!! Congratulations on your new journey 😍 I’m so excited for you!!! Thanks so much for being here and leaving some love 💖
Thank you for the tips! My two-strand twists are 2 1/2 weeks old, and I'm trying to have a great loc journey. I saw one of your Mom's videos and our hair is so similar. 😍
Congratulations on starting your locs, it's a beautiful journey!
Thank you so much for being here!!!! Congratulations on your new loc journey. I’m always happy to hear from people who have hair similar to my moms. She was told not to start her loc journey because of her hair type and she’s almost one year locd!!! So happy she didn’t listen 😍😍😍🎉🎉🎉
Your skin is literally glowing✨✨
😍😍😍 awww thank you!!!
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Your energy seems so dope along with your voice and how you delivered your POV. Thanks for the tips + your locs look great. I’m 14 months in and agree with everything you’ve said.
Thank you so much for being here and leaving some love! I’m so happy you can relate to what was said in this video and it makes me feel good to know I’m not alone out here on this journey. Can’t wait to reach 14 months like you! In the meantime I am enjoying every day. Sending you lots of love and tons of hugs!!! ❤️❤️❤️
You’re so sweet and kind about educating people about locs. I’ve been on my loc journey for 7 months. Just liked and subscribed!
Hey Kenneth! Awww, thanks so much for being here and leaving some love 🥳 congratulations on 7 months!!! What a milestone 💖💖💖 wishing you the happiest journey!!!
Great informative video! I have been locked for three years. I think it’s important to remember everyone hair texture is different and so thickness may not always be achievable. I learned that within my first year. I also don’t always cover my hair at night and don’t retwist much. I barely do anything to them lol.
Great energy, love your smile, sis. I’ve been on this journey six years, so you gotta know what works for you, I agree with you. As far as an itchy scalp, there are some essential oils that you can blend together with an oil to put on the scalp to help and let sit prior to shampooing. Lemongrass is one that is known to work on dandruff, as well as ylang ylang and lavender. I make my own hair oil and add it to my deep conditioner also, and sometimes you can add to your shampoo and massage into the scalp really well. Thanks for sharing your tips!
Hey Karen!!! Thanks so much for being here and leaving some love queen. It really means so much! I can’t believe you’ve been loc’d for six years. That’s so encouraging to me. Thanks so much for the tips!!! Your wisdom makes this community so much better. Sending you love and light 💖🌟
I have a question sexy, the picture where the locs is thinning out was that your experience or was that just a picture. I'm asking because that's what I'm going through.
i’ve begged my parents to get locs for years and i’m gonna get ny locs on tbe 20th! i’m so excited
i did as well I did them the day prior to my twentieth birthday, so i’m almost a week in now, but I’m super excited for you and hope that you enjoy the journey of your locs :)
Awww I’m sooooo excited for you!!!! Congratulations and keep me posted please 😍😍😍
Your tips are great. I've already started my journey and just discovered you today, but from this point on, I will follow your advice
I always cover my locs and I do use jamaican oil and mouse once every week. This was recommended by my loctitian and I wash my hair once a month as well. I started my loc journey 2/25/23. I’m a new subscriber as well.
6:36am I am 4 weeks in with my starters. I won't say locs because they look like curly twists. I don't know how long it will take to loc but I am excited. My hair is growing already and I've re-twisted them once. I haven't had to add much products at all. Occasional oil spray but nothing else. I hope they come out as beautiful as yours. Taking all advice given ❤
I had the same experience as a first time gardener … learning my hair is also a plant 🌱 🪴
Beautifully said, beautiful lesson 💚
This the comment right here!
You're insanely attractive 😍
Doing both actually 🥰
started gardening and my locs around the same time a week ago . For sure learning as I go ✨✨
What a cute little kitty!! I ALWAYS use a silk/satin bonnet when I go to bed - I can't not cover my head lol. My small fuzzy almost 10 month old locs look so much happier and neater in the morning.
Thanks so much for that tip on not scratching too vigorously. I have an itchy scalp so a good fingernail scratch is really tempting and so very satisfying. Who knew this could damage locs!!! Great content!!
Awww thanks for showing my little mittens some love! He wasn’t too happy to be on camera but I love him so much LOL. I agree with you 100% as far as the scratching of the scalp goes. It’s so tempting and feels so good but the damage can be terrible. I’m so happy you’re here because it’s always great to hear from you!!!
Thanks I made my first batch of rose water myself! I really don’t have friends to share this joy with so I’m sharing with you. Their loose naturals LOL. Loved the video
How did you make it?
@@estheralfred2448 dried rose petals bring cup of water to boil turn off put petals in until just enough so they are covered by water put lid on lets them sit till they puff drain and store keeps in fridge for a month and out of fridge for a week. It was fun actual just let it cool some before you put in your bottles
Thank.you
Hey Ms. Sharon!!!! Thanks so much for being here and sharing your rosewater recipe with us. Such a cool process! I have yet to try it but you have inspired me. Happy to be on this journey with you!!!! Lol. You are such a joy.
@@AlexisHarris you have been an inspiration thanks!
4-week Loc'd. 1st I used a satin wrap, and it kept coming off when I sleep. So yeah, it did mess my Locs I ordered a satin cap that stays put. 2nd My scalp itches like it's going out of style lol!!! I been using bobby pin but after research I found, tea tree, rosemary, lemon, and mint takes the itch away along with Aloe!! thanks for the helpful advice. Your Locs are amazing
I love your hair, and the style you chose, I don’t see what your talking about with the negative aspects of your hair. But you look warm and inviting with that style. You give me ideas on how I’m going to style mine before i retwist again.
Started 2 days ago. Anxious and excited after my long hair journey
I have a starter loc appointment on Tuesday. I’m so excited and cannot wait to begin my journey😊 my only worry is that I have scalp eczema and my scalp get sooo itchy and flaky
Sending love from South Africa 🇿🇦❤️🔥. I just did my start-up locs. I wanna wanna copy and paste your routine because I love the results.
Awww hey beautiful!!!! Thanks so much for being here ❤️😍😘
Two strand twist were too harsh for my texture of hair. I had breakage 5.0 😬 until I combed them out, deep conditioned my hair then installed braidlocs ✌️😝 Been loc'd now for about over a year and luvin' it!
Beautiful!!!! Love it 👏🏾😍🥳💖🎉💗
Have the braids stopped showing
@@Kavonnalatrice_ Yep, you can still see the braids if you look really close but from a distance you can't tell the difference. It's been 2 years this month ☺️ and I haven't regretted going loc'd. Some are still budding tho'. I have a wavy, curly type of hair.
I just made a year on May 10th... an I'm so happy you put tips out there as you go on your journey.
Congratulations on your one year anniversary!!! Did you do anything fun to celebrate? Thanks so much for tuning in as I share my journey. Feels so good to know y’all have my back! Sending you lots of love 💗
@@AlexisHarris I celebrated by trying hair wax for the first time, but now I want to dye my locs lol
I love your energy, u have kind eyes✨ I just started my love journey I’m not even a week in lol! loving your videos so helpful🫂 💞
Awww, thank you for being so kind!!! This community thrives because of beautiful people like you!!! 💖💖💖 congratulations on your new journey and welcome to the family!!!
Covering my locs keeps the moisture in them for me🥰 my hair tends to eat oil😅 so I definitely cover mine lol
Same here!!! Lol 😍🥳
Mines too my hair is thick so I moisturize it also twist lock gel and beeswax and oil those 4 products together kept my hair hydrated also the style last longer
Hi! Covering or tying my locs at night, literally gives me headaches. So I praise Satin pillow cases on everything! When I’m home I secure a satin pillowcase on the sofa or anything my head leans on to avoid friction. The con is your hair will have a less uniformed appearance.
Great Video
Treat your locs as you would a plant. Nurture, Nurture, Nurture.
Establish a relationship with your hair. Your hair is alive. Embrace the Ugly phase/ unmanageable phase. Don't give up!😊
Love this, thank you!!
I’m about to start my journey this Saturday! I’m so excited and nervous and a little wary. I can’t wait to experience this journey!
Awww!!!! You are going to love it! We are all here for you in this community every step of the way. Wishing you the happiest journey possible!!!!!
I had my consult yesterday. I felt the same way. But made my appointment for 11/8/2021. Im so nervous. But it’s time. Lol.
Deidre Franklin lmaoo bro just get em done , not that big of a deal
😭I wish I could see your progress, since its been like 5 months now
Thank you sweetheart. Your joy is contagious. God bless you sis.
Yeah my stylist said no washing period b/c its like resetting the process, but I think its more of the type of hair you have I say this since mine is curly soft hair so it will be difficult to lock if I wash it. I get my retwist every 2 weeks. So far I'm loving the loc journey its more comfortable and cheaper than braids.
Awesome video!! In my experience, diet is also important, drinking alot of water is helpful to locs. Love your videos, you have an amazing media presence ♥️🙏
Awww, thank you so much for being here and leaving some love. I agree with you about diet and water. I’m a firm believer that what we put inside will manifest outside. Sending you lots of love and tons of hugs ♥️♥️♥️
@@AlexisHarris you are a really sweet soul💕 sending love right back at you, keep sending great videos, they are amazing 😊
This is my 7th day of sisterlocs lol I spent 5 days working on myself i also vlogged the whole thing just haven’t posted it bc im still reflecting on me.. I feel so much love in and around me maybe because I did them lol. Been watching videos about loc care since! Your voice is so soothing and easy to listen to! Thank you! New subbie here💖
You are so beautiful sis! I have microlocs so I do t really watch traditional loc vids but I saw you and was like awww! 😊 Thx for the info on the loc jewelry.
If you tie your hair down with a satin scarf you can preserve your locs longer in between retwist...If you don’t tie it down but your going like 2 months in between retwist your head will be so tender at the next retwist
I agree!!!
Awww Lovely, your locs look amazing. It doesn’t look like you’ve done anything wrong. I’m 6 months into my loc journey & more relaxed about it all. I too have dry, sensitive & itchy scalp. Actually I wanted to scratch, just as you were mentioning it🥰but I don’t I just Pat the area. Thank you for sharing with us, it makes me feel good that I’m doing the right things. I wash & RETWIST at 4 weeks too. I also have a little girl baby (cat) she’s actually an old gir now, she’s nearly 17 years old & sleeps a lot, but I love her to bits. So glad that you mentioned loc jewellery, I’ve been so tempted, but will continue to wait a bit longer, till at least the 1year mark. Thank you again. Have subscribed & looking forward to your other videos. ONE🫶🏽✨✨🥰
I just started my loc journey 4 months ago, and I love your videos. Then you are a cat lover like me OMG, I love it keep up the great videos.
Hey Shannon!!! Congratulations on your recent journey and I wish you nothing but the best. I’m so happy we both love cats! I feel like that’s kind of rare these days 😍😍 lol sending you all the love in the world. Thanks for being here and welcome to the community 🥳
I’m locking off 2 strand twists and I just subscribed definitely sound very educated and helpful
Thanks so much for being here, commenting, and subscribing!!! I really appreciate it 😊💕 welcome to the community
I’m considering locs, learning so much from your channel. Thank you
im bout to start my locs wit 2 strands and i juss wanna say preciate you.
ayeee, much love Caleb! I appreciate you for being here ♥️ good luck
I use clove oil and water and mist daily. I tie them with a silk scarf and was my hair weekly. Less product, no excessive manipulation and they wil thrive. Your locs are beautiful!!!! Loc beads are better they don't snatch your hair.
dope video I'm also going to hit one year loc in your hair looking dope and healthy
Ayyyeee!!! Thanks so much for being here and leaving some love. Congratulations on your upcoming one year loc anniversary 🥳👏🏾💖
Your energy and spirit are so amazing!! Your locs are so similar to mine. Thanks so much for the video!❤️
Awww!!! Thanks so much for being here and leaving some love. So glad you’re part of this community 💖💖🎉🎉
It’s prolly just me but you definitely resemble Kyla Pratt‼️💕
Lol I’ve been told that as a kid but much less frequently as an adult!!! She’s beautiful though 😍😍😍 thanks for being here!!!
You are freaking GORGEOUS!!!!! And I absolutely love your locs !
Awww THANK YOU SO MUCH BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! 😍😍😍🥳
I have not covered my starter locs since February of this year and have seen no issue.
So good to know!!! Thanks for sharing love 💖💖💖
Just started my loss today and im so excited for this journey!
You're so pretty. Thanks for the tips. I started my journey 2 months ago.
Great content! I'm on my third journey in the last 8ish years. I'm still learning and I'm sure this time I'll keep them. I don't want anything else. Thanks for the video! Also you remind me of Tempest Bledsoe a little bit 😁
I have 470 micro locs. I stopped going to my ‘beautician’ who was using a retightening tool which was thinning my hair. I’ve been re-twisting my hair on my own but I’ve noticed a lot of different sized locs. Thankfully, my hair is doing better with me re-twisting it.
I just started my journey, I am almost 2 weeks in and I have scratched with my nails. Thank you so much for this video, especially Tip 5, that is a big one. Much Gratitude.
I’m so glad you’re here! Congratulations on your new journey. I’m also glad you found this video useful. Your positive feedback really means a lot!!!
@@AlexisHarris Your welcome, I watch all of your videos. Your mom is too funny, I absolutely love her, your brother too. Your hair seems to be similar to mine. I will continue to watch your videos. Keep up the great work!
I was so like you on your last tip lol!!! I scratched horribly and now I have pieces of hair that is not in a loc either. What are you doing to get your locs back? Because yours are beautiful. Thanks for the tips. I could never sleep without my scarf lol Also you're very beautiful! Stay Bless❤🥰
Awww hey beautiful!!! 😍 i’m so glad to hear I’m not alone in this lol i’ve heard that some people use an instant loc tool to put the tiny pieces back into their loc… but I just keep wrapping it around or stuffing it into my locs when it peeks back out. Lol wishing you the happiest journey possible!!!
I'm starting my journey today and im loving these tips
Awww yay!!!! Congratulations on your new journey and welcome to the family 😍🥳
October 26th is the day!! Thank you for the tips. Your hair looks beautiful and you are gorgeous
I’m so excited for you! October 26th will be here in no time. Please keep me updated on how your journey is going. Thanks so much for being here and leaving some love 💖💖💖
I been growing my locs 6yrs and I rarely, ever forget to cover my hair. I can count using one of my hands how times I've actually went without covering my hair whenever I go to sleep.
Wow, love it! I’m super impressed 😍👏🏾
Period
I started on finger coil am going on a semi free form I water it with oil n water n wash every MOnth. I cover Mines every night. September am going to be 1yr on my loc journey
That’s beautiful to hear! Sounds like you have a great loc maintenance routine going. Thanks for sharing with the community!!!!
I'll be a year in September too.
Video starts at 3:30 for anyone wondering
You are a beautiful person and thank you for the tips. I’m almost 2 years loc’d💗💗
Hey gorgeous!!! Thank you so much for being here and sending some love my way 💖💖💖💖 can’t wait to reach my two year loc anniversary lol
Hey Alexis, I just subscribed cos I absolutely love your locs...... I'm a little over a year locd right now and the general opinion of what's good for locs and what isn't is kind of different here in Nigeria, but I do wish my locs could come out looking like yours ❤❤❤❤
I love your locs ! I hope mines look good too soon!! Thank you for this video
I don’t cover my locs bc I live in South Ga and it gets hot majority of the year so I use a silk pillowcase and it’s perfect 👌🏽
Just started my journey! Had a lot of box braid styles but decided to get comb coils and start my journey. almost 2 weeks in and I notice I'm loving it. I think after my first two monthly retwists I'll be in the clear!
Loveeee it!!!!! Congratulations on your new journey! We are all here for you and rooting for you. Sending you lots of love! 🥳💖
bro same. i had a lot of box braid styles but today at 3 o clock im getting comb coils and starting my journey. enjoy your journey !!
@@rugahs thanks man! Good luck! Make sure to keep that durag on!
@@Coldwallbar yessir. before braids i had waves so believe me im EXTRA used to durags 😂
Hi Alexis your locs is growing so beautiful . Good tips I will keep them in mind . I started my locs again and I'm very confident that I will keep them in this time around.
Hey love!!! Thanks so much for being here and leaving tons of encouragement. Congratulations on starting your locs again! I can’t wait to hear how this set turns out for you. Keep me posted 😍😍😍
I'm just getting here 😬! I make sure that I cover my hair because my hair attracts lint. I started my 2nd journey yesterday. I stopped using products this time around!
I dont cover my locs at night too much but now im getting into the habit.. im looking for your video on how to make mines thinker now actually lol
Lol! Thanks Frederick!!! I appreciate the support 💖💖💖
Girl you is so beautiful 💖loved the video and I feel like I’m ready for my loc journey 😄
Awww thank you my love!!!! 😍😘 I’m so happy you’re here. Please let me know when you start and how it goes. You got this!!! 🥳
Starting my locs today, can’t wait! 4 hrs left😁
Love it!!!! How’d it go?! 😍😍😍
I'm on a semi-free form journey after cutting my 11 year old locs. Ive decided to retwist every three months but I may go longer if I can stand it.
Beautiful!!! Love it
Thank you Alexis ..Your hair looks Great.fullness, shape & thickness of your locs. Take Care
Awww, thank you so much!!!! So happy you’re here. Take care and talk soon 💖💖💖
Hey hun! Just found your videos! I'm 4 years in to my 2nd loc journey. I usually don't sleep with a cap on because I'm a horrible sleeper and I'm prone to migraines, but I don't have any lint and it helps my locs to mature better lol. I don't have any linty clothes either so I don't have to worry about that
Your smile is so beautiful! 🥰🥰
Love your video. Very informative. And your energy tells me you are living a peaceful life. The way you smile is so pure:)
Awww :) thank you so much!!! My heart is full of joy after reading this comment. Sending you lots of love!
That was the goal.
Glad i could help brighten your day a little.
Im debating whether to do instant locs or just keep my two strand twists till they loc lol. And also subscribe to my
Channel. Im gonna be posting videos like yours soon :$
i love your energy so much you make me feel so safe and happy
Omg it's been so long since I've seen real locs! I don't see scalp! They aren't stringy! They look beautiful!!
thank you for tuning in!! 😊
Hey loves! When scratching that scalp the hair is crying out for moisture usually...I would drink plenty of water(I like "Springwater") Also Get u a big spray bottle n fill half apple cider vinegar n half spring water or make or buy some " rosewater n spray that scalp n rub in good!!😄💯👍🏽👍🏽I wash my hair in light warm to cool water once a month....Less heavy products the less your hair will get dirty suggah's!!But for shine maybe once or twice per.wk.i use a lil'olive oil or castor oil.ALLWAYS cover your hair up at bedtime with a silky or satin doo rag!!! If long hair pull up lightly with a hair band n rest.🙏🏽🙏🏽💞
Thanks so much for sharing 💖💖💖
The breakage is sooooo true 😂 I laugh because this my first time watching the video and as you was saying that I was literally doing what your hair stylist had to do to yours.
2months 🔒 in about to be on 3 & I use a spray bottle its very useful for those who are scared to wash their locs during those early stages
Congratulations on your journey!!! Super excited for you 💖🥳 love the advice you gave to the community.
@@AlexisHarris thank you very much 🙏🏾and thank you for your advices as well I figured why not share the knowledge I am enjoying every moment of this journey
Awe the way your face lit up with mittens. So cute!
😍😍😍 awww thanks love, that’s my baby!!! Lol
so warm and welcoming, love your video down to the underscoring! new sub, excited to watch your vids!
Awww!!! Thank you so much for being here and joining the family. It really means more than you know! Super excited to have you in this community 💖🌟 sending you lots of loveeee
Okg the last tip was sooo good because I just started my locs in March and I had to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist because the hair follicles is not hydrating my hair if that makes sense. Not only that my scalp is extremely itchy 😩
You’re stunning. Just crocheted my Afro after a yeah and a half of growing it, thanks so much for helping the journey even though they’re pretty long. ❤️
Awww, thank you so much!!! I’m super excited for you and your journey 💖💖💖 keep me posted! Welcome to the community 💫
Thank you for making this video. I just started my locs journey( with 2 strand twists), recently 21st of August!
Awww congratulations!!! Thanks so much for being here and welcome to the community 😍💖🥳🎊👏🏾
I dug this,thanks for the upload I've decided to subscribe!!!✌✌✌
Thanks so much and thank you for subscribing! Welcome to the family 💖💖💖
All praises be to the most high YAH.
Shalawam Queen....let your soul glow.
Thanks for the info. Qam Yasharahla
Thanks for being here dear friend!!!
Hi what if I can’t use hair oils and grease due to very itchy scalp 😭 I wore plaits for years not grease or oil and in days I have to wash out edge gel
Had my locs for a month I just put my hair straight up to avoid it rubbing and collect stuff from my sheets and they seem to be going strong still
Nice!!!!! Congratulations on your new journey 👏🏾🥳💖
I really appreciate your channel. Looking at my hair Looking just like yours makes me feel so comfortable. I was feeling like I needed to see a loctician cause it's budding and frizzy, etc...
Love your tips. Youre a very naturally beautiful woman and have a flawless smile
Awww wow! Thanks so much for making my day. So happy you’re here and part of this community!!!
Very useful! Thank you so very much! Very insightful and so very important to a second time locker... 💞🥀
Just stumbled across your channel..Very Informative!! Thanks!
Started my journey and now its time to learn what not do before I do them. Thank God for RUclips. 😂
No but for real!!! Lol
🤣😍😘 thanks for being here!!!!! Welcome to the community 🥳🎉
You and Mahogany Curls really favor. I had to do a double take.