(Disclaimer: I'm not telling you what to do with your hair. These are just lessons I learned on my Loc journey) What I wish I knew before having sister locs: 1. You do not have to retwist your hair every month, You're supposed to have THICK hair. Let yo hair be thick! THICK HAIR IS HEALTHY HAIR! that's part of having 4c hair, I don't care what society says. 2. Because I always be retwisting my hair, my hair be so thin that everything is constantly pulling out my hair. ...creating bald spots on the sides of my head, I always see a ripped loc somewhere. 3. You can grow your hair without locs. I never properly knew how to grow my hair until 20 years later. And It later taught me that locs are not the only way to go. Massage your scalp everyday! And even though oil makes it easy to massage, you can still get the same results without oil, just make sure you are MASSAGING your scalp, NOT rubbing it. I had to chop it all off cause' I don't like how I looked with all these bald spots on my head! lol
Hi Kuka LaKuukii! You actually have some wonderful lessons for lic newbies🥰 I totally agree with the limiting retwisting so often. The less manipulation the better. Im sorry you had to cut your hair, girl😔 I do find that massaging helps with growth stimulation. I appreciate you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Carol! Thank you so so much! The term, "Trust the process" is SOOOO cliche' but its TRUE, LOL☺ you HAVE to trust the process... something im STILL learning to do😔 I appreciate so much for stopping by my channel and commenting ❤❤❤
I had a trainee. Started with 3 inches. Did not trim my ends. I'm now 1 1/2 years in. 2 hours for re-ty. Same loctition. Almost to my shoulders. I go every 5 weeks $35 an hour. Oh, and it took 13 hours.
Hey, queen! Your loctician has SKILLZ! that's super fast! I WISH my loctician charged what yours charges, lol! Your hair grows SOOOO fast, im kinda jealous 😆 thank you soooo much for visiting my channel! ❤❤❤
Hi Helen! Yes, it's so liberating to not be weighed down by the use of all those products! Im still loving and enjoying my journey 🥰 thank you so much for visiting my channel, I appreciate you ❤❤❤
Hey girl! Nope, I just washed and conditioned it...I made sure to detangle and completely rinse out the conditioner, and I let my hair air dry. I did this the morning of my install. I appreciate you stopping by! ❤❤❤
(Disclaimer: I'm not telling you what to do with your hair. These are just lessons I learned on my Loc journey)
What I wish I knew before having sister locs:
1. You do not have to retwist your hair every month, You're supposed to have THICK hair. Let yo hair be thick! THICK HAIR IS HEALTHY HAIR! that's part of having 4c hair, I don't care what society says.
2. Because I always be retwisting my hair, my hair be so thin that everything is constantly pulling out my hair. ...creating bald spots on the sides of my head, I always see a ripped loc somewhere.
3. You can grow your hair without locs. I never properly knew how to grow my hair until 20 years later. And It later taught me that locs are not the only way to go. Massage your scalp everyday! And even though oil makes it easy to massage, you can still get the same results without oil, just make sure you are MASSAGING your scalp, NOT rubbing it.
I had to chop it all off cause' I don't like how I looked with all these bald spots on my head! lol
Hi Kuka LaKuukii! You actually have some wonderful lessons for lic newbies🥰 I totally agree with the limiting retwisting so often. The less manipulation the better. Im sorry you had to cut your hair, girl😔 I do find that massaging helps with growth stimulation. I appreciate you so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment ❤️❤️❤️
That lipstick tho!!! Yazzz!!! Ruby Woo! The #1 lipstick in the world!!! Beautiful!!
Hey, queen! Yes, I'm loving this lipstick...not the price though, lol! Thank you for visiting my channel ❤❤❤
@@LenasLovelyLocs1 you're wearing Ruby Woo? Wow it looks so different on you. On me it's a blue based red. It looks orange on you. That's so cool🙂
Welcome to the family. I’m sure these tips will help newbies. Dyeing it before the install is good info, I did just that!
Thank you so much, queen! I appreciate you visiting my channel ❤♥❤
Lena's Lovely Locs By the way, I ❤️ your name (Lena.) Old school like mine. I appreciate old school names like never before.
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I appreciate youuuuuu!!!🥹❤️❤️❤️
Great video. Many people do not research
Thank you so much! I appreciate you ❤❤❤
My babies just turned 8 months. Loving the journey so far!!!!
Happy 8 months, queen! Isn't it such a feeling of freedom?! Thank you so much for visiting my channel ❤❤❤
@@LenasLovelyLocs1 yes sis! Love the content!
It's important to do good research before making the decision. I had 5 consultations, for sisterlocks and microlocs before I decided
Yes, it most definitely is! I tried about 3 consultants/locticians before I decided to go with a SL trainee. Thank you so much for stopping by❤❤❤
Hard when each consultant charges $100, smh…
All so true. Mine just turned 3 months 2 days!
Congratulations! The months fly by don't they? Our 1 year will be here before we know it! Thank you so much for visiting my channel ❤❤❤
Beautiful! I am trying to trust the process❤
Hi Carol! Thank you so so much! The term, "Trust the process" is SOOOO cliche' but its TRUE, LOL☺ you HAVE to trust the process... something im STILL learning to do😔 I appreciate so much for stopping by my channel and commenting ❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing
I had a trainee. Started with 3 inches. Did not trim my ends. I'm now 1 1/2 years in. 2 hours for re-ty. Same loctition. Almost to my shoulders. I go every 5 weeks $35 an hour.
Oh, and it took 13 hours.
Hey, queen! Your loctician has SKILLZ! that's super fast! I WISH my loctician charged what yours charges, lol! Your hair grows SOOOO fast, im kinda jealous 😆 thank you soooo much for visiting my channel! ❤❤❤
I gave my products away. To some of the employees are Wal Mart. When I return them.
Hi Helen! Yes, it's so liberating to not be weighed down by the use of all those products! Im still loving and enjoying my journey 🥰 thank you so much for visiting my channel, I appreciate you ❤❤❤
New sub ❤️
Thank you girl! Same!❤❤❤
Please share the sea salt and rose water
I most definitely will be making a video regarding that soon!! Thank you so much for visiting ❤❤❤
Did you blow dry your hair before getting your sister locs?
Hey girl! Nope, I just washed and conditioned it...I made sure to detangle and completely rinse out the conditioner, and I let my hair air dry. I did this the morning of my install. I appreciate you stopping by! ❤❤❤
Ms Parrish it dyumna
Hi, little lady!!❤️❤️❤️