WATCH THIS BEFORE DOING LOCS‼| The History of Locs|Locs and Spirituality + Religion

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  • Опубликовано: 26 дек 2024

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  • @MelaninArchives
    @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +80

    Thank you so much for sharing your stories. It has been a super enlightening experience.
    If you enjoyed this video you may also like: The History of the Afro.
    ruclips.net/video/LC6x-eYSYSg/видео.html
    I learnt so much researching to create this video.

    • @mjohnson4568
      @mjohnson4568 2 года назад +1

      MI111

    • @cookieconundrumsoliloquy1200
      @cookieconundrumsoliloquy1200 Год назад +1

      Thank you for doing this! Your content is powerful. You're doing important work that's healing! 🙏

    • @adphoto5681
      @adphoto5681 Год назад

      Locks in the bible: “Neither shall they shave their heads, nor suffer their locks to grow long; they shall only poll their heads.” (Ezekiel 44:20, KJVA)

    • @lion144judah2
      @lion144judah2 Год назад +1

      We are Isrealites and not african of decent . And Jerusalem is the mother of us all not africa

  • @kimberlydawn1318
    @kimberlydawn1318 3 года назад +2135

    I always loved and wanted locs but my husband had a misconception of it and always told ,me that I wouldn’t look right with them. Well, I’m going through a divorce and I’m happy to say I have my locs and got rid of him for trying to control me and I’m free of him and my hair is finally free.

    • @TvrkishOutlaw
      @TvrkishOutlaw 2 года назад +67

      🤟
      Have a blessed journey

    • @NoJumperSouth
      @NoJumperSouth 2 года назад +197

      I hope not over hair

    • @GoddessOfLightMagee
      @GoddessOfLightMagee 2 года назад +10

      Ase

    • @2waybklyn752
      @2waybklyn752 2 года назад +26

      Good for you God bless and enjoy your freedom

    • @kakakhodenn9128
      @kakakhodenn9128 2 года назад +29

      Welcome to our privileged world,,,
      🌷🌿🌵🙏🏿👏🏾👏🏽👏🏾🇨🇼🇩🇲🇨🇦

  • @iggygirlsballersclub7819
    @iggygirlsballersclub7819 2 года назад +274

    Yes I have locs. The first time I locked my hair was after my sister's death in 2002. I kept them until I felt my grief was settled. Now I have them again. Lost my mother to Covid in 2020. I grew them again in 2020. For me it's a spiritual journey. They comfort me, they remind me of nature. They grow just like I do in many ways. They are healing. This journey with my locs may be longer. I lost a very special person and relationship, my mom. Thank you for the opportunity to share.

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +10

      Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'm so sorry that you had to experience these life shifting circumstances.
      I hope that you find peace and comfort in time♥️

    • @iggygirlsballersclub7819
      @iggygirlsballersclub7819 2 года назад +2

      @@MelaninArchives thank you so much.

    • @sonofyah144k2
      @sonofyah144k2 2 года назад +1

      @@iggygirlsballersclub7819 Condolences . May YAHOSHUA comfort you ! YAH Bless

    • @Pirategod23
      @Pirategod23 2 года назад

      Interesting I locked mine after my youngest brother died

    • @dianeprince1684
      @dianeprince1684 2 года назад

      May you find your healing.

  • @NativeNomad10
    @NativeNomad10 2 года назад +333

    Jamaican Ratafarians fought hard for the acceptance and approval of locs by society. They were killed, stereotyped, criticised, beaten, jailed and laughed at for years. My mom used to tell me about a dark time when Rastas where lined up and killed, home terrorized, family and children made fun of because the society influence by slavery and England beliefs didn't accept it.

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +60

      Reading this gave me chills.
      Anytime I think about these aspects of our history it causes a deep sense of sorrow. Our ancestors understood their mission, I hope we do ours too

    • @islyrevans295
      @islyrevans295 2 года назад +22

      Nobody wore locks,in modern times,until the jamaican rastafarians made it accepted, rastafarians were locks before bob Marley

    • @DEADENDJP
      @DEADENDJP 2 года назад +4

      And Thank The King Bob Marley For The Acceptance

    • @blessedone6516
      @blessedone6516 2 года назад +3

      @@islyrevans295 some children were born with it.

    • @lesliejohnson-nelson4003
      @lesliejohnson-nelson4003 2 года назад +1

      @@blessedone6516 huh

  • @drvibesmusic
    @drvibesmusic 2 года назад +259

    As a black man who loves black women, seeing them wear their locks is the most beautiful sight, it signifies to me their inner power, a natural beauty and connection not attainable with the weaves and wigs...
    I'd truly love to be with a Nubian Empress who has her hair naturally in locks...❤️👸🏾
    I can wait...

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +11

      That's amazing. I'm sure that she is out there😊

    • @kathyflanagan1808
      @kathyflanagan1808 2 года назад +8

      Grand Rising King, I appreciate your comment! Much Respect and take care 👑 Namaste 👑

    • @abusedbyher
      @abusedbyher Год назад +8

      Absolutely spot on! This is the exact reason I have locs, my whole 'blackness' came out of me when I made that move.

    • @indigoGoddess7
      @indigoGoddess7 Год назад +1

      Just wanted to say thank you and I appreciate this comment.
      There really is a lot of power that come with locs. It’ll be 10 years this August for me and I cannot wait 💐✨✨✨✨🥳🥳🥳🥳

    • @juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988
      @juniorchavesopicassodeyahu988 Год назад +1

      @@indigoGoddess7 8:04 They are both very pretty, cute and beautiful

  • @xsenimsaj
    @xsenimsaj 2 года назад +361

    I’m 7 months into my loc journey and I couldn’t be happier , I chose to loc my hair as a means of self love , patience , commitment and self expression , a bit has even rubbed off on my son he’s almost a week into his journey 🥰

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +2

      That's amazing. Happy journey ❤

    • @jamesjust143
      @jamesjust143 2 года назад

      Got mine for a lot of the same reasons! I’m a little over a year. 🌱🖤

    • @brittneyakabeezus260
      @brittneyakabeezus260 2 года назад

      @@jamesjust143 I have naturally curly hair like spirals & it's a lot of work. I dare not attempt dreadlocks. My husband has dreads past his waist almost

  • @angelay9752
    @angelay9752 2 года назад +218

    My three kids and I are all loc'd. I'm 14 years in, my daughter is almost three years in on her second set, my oldest son is a year in, and my youngest son is 10 months in. One of the best decisions I ever made.

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +3

      That's amazing♥️
      Thank you for sharing a part of your journey with me😊

    • @joycewan5106
      @joycewan5106 2 года назад +6

      @Low End Chi city who broke you!

    • @rahkeenclark2254
      @rahkeenclark2254 2 года назад +1

      @Low End Chi city she might have a man he just got short hair

    • @erinmeggik391
      @erinmeggik391 2 года назад +1

      I've seen a few resembling a Chia Pet whereas others look like Colostomy bags on cranium.

    • @BlyatKE
      @BlyatKE 2 года назад

      14 and you got kids

  • @princessstewart8196
    @princessstewart8196 3 года назад +70

    I've had my locs for about a year now 💖 I'm never going back to box braids again

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  3 года назад +5

      Congratulations 🥳🥳 All the best on this new journey😊

  • @tamikabutler3829
    @tamikabutler3829 3 года назад +99

    I’ve been Loc’d for over 2 years and it’s was the best decision I ever made I love all types of natural locs

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  3 года назад +3

      I'm happy to hear this. Congratulations! I'm sure that they look gorgeous ❤

  • @quincybojosi9071
    @quincybojosi9071 2 года назад +151

    I have free-formed locks. You're right that it builds self-acceptance and confidence. A whole lot of black people who were once my friends used to talk down on them. Now that my locks have bloomed, they are left with sand in their mouths. lol.

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +6

      Lol! Now that's what I'm talking about 😊😁. That's truly the type I want but I have been dragging my foot. I want to have the afro and the locs lol.
      I'll decide soon enough. Thank you for sharing♥️

    • @RamRam-ww7nq
      @RamRam-ww7nq 2 года назад

      @@MelaninArchives pray in the decision

    • @shottienharry
      @shottienharry Год назад +2

      No lie I feel cuter with my lacs then I did with my wigs

  • @prncsangl1376
    @prncsangl1376 3 года назад +74

    I have been naturally loc'd for 16yrs. I love my journey.

    • @supatay1181
      @supatay1181 2 года назад

      15yrs in would've been 22yrs but my grandma would always make me cut them when report cards came out 🥺😂 and yep, we had them back when we was considered as thugs and hoodlums but we was able to fuck any girl we want and now the world got them 💪🏾💯

  • @lifewithdq1923
    @lifewithdq1923 2 года назад +132

    Growing up, i was taught locs were seen as “nasty” or looked “dirty”…. As an adult today I can say I’m super excited about starting my loc journey! It has been a challenging journey maintaining my natural hair but I’ve grown to embrace it. 10 years ago i would’ve never wore my hair in a bun & in 2022 I wear buns EVERYDAYYYYYY FAITHFULLY🥰🥰🥰

    • @VenusFire314
      @VenusFire314 Год назад +1

      It depends on the state that the person has it in.

    • @I_am_sent_me_83
      @I_am_sent_me_83 Год назад

      You're yummy

    • @luxejohn
      @luxejohn Год назад +3

      @@VenusFire314no yall
      Just ignorant

    • @ooofgod1601
      @ooofgod1601 Год назад

      @@luxejohnnah nobody is ignorant it sometimes kinda does the condition they have it in, for example someone doesn’t do basic loc maintenance and has dirty locs and lots of buildup of dirt and other things.

    • @luxejohn
      @luxejohn Год назад

      @@ooofgod1601 ignorant like I said, move right along

  • @ginaelliott1038
    @ginaelliott1038 3 года назад +51

    Started my loc journey yesterday…thank you for your video. It confirmed I made the right choice for ME.

    • @TvrkishOutlaw
      @TvrkishOutlaw 3 года назад

      May you have a blessed journey!
      Be patient
      💪
      Congrats of your “Crown” 👑

    • @laolualuko9417
      @laolualuko9417 2 года назад +1

      I don't understand locs. Do they make hair grow longer? How do you comb your hair if it is in locs?

    • @krystalburrell2420
      @krystalburrell2420 2 года назад

      @@laolualuko9417 you can't really comb locks

    • @krystalburrell2420
      @krystalburrell2420 2 года назад +2

      And yes, they do make you hair grow. But you still have to wash your hair to grow. And it will take long for you hair to grow

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +2

      That's truly amazing. I'm happy to hear that you are satisfied with the decision you've made😊

  • @jjjjjjjn
    @jjjjjjjn 2 года назад +175

    Loved this video! But the discomforts were not necessarily explained enough. I just want to inform everyone that your locs and edges will only thin if you do not maintain them correctly. (Aside from medical or genetic instances) And the same goes for them falling out. This can be due to you constantly restyling them, not protecting them properly (items such as dreadsocks and satin pillow cases are highly recommended) putting too much tension on them, and re-twisting them too often and or extremely tight. Also, the only thing you need, and the most basic supplies you can use to maintain your locs are literally oil, washing products (shampoo and depending on preference, conditioner) and water. It is basically free to a couple dollars to maintain locs. I hope everyone is enjoying their journey and if you thought about having locs, I highly recommend it. We all love it here. Peace and love and light, Godspeed! 💕

    • @aprilsegril
      @aprilsegril 2 года назад +2

      Thank you for this comment! Bless you ✨️

    • @yvonnenanjala7405
      @yvonnenanjala7405 2 года назад +2

      Thank you for the tips. My locs are two years now and I've been styling them mostly and noticed they have been thinning especially at the root, I didn't know why but now I do. I appreciate this☺️🤗

    • @lamonteganaway2322
      @lamonteganaway2322 2 года назад +1

      Is there any chance of saving once the root is thin?

    • @jamallbrown7020
      @jamallbrown7020 2 года назад +2

      Thanks for clearing that up. 💯

    • @TheSmartAsz
      @TheSmartAsz 2 года назад +2

      @@lamonteganaway2322 go to a loctician they can help u. I always Google for nearby places

  • @TheDirector_
    @TheDirector_ 2 года назад +48

    15 months into my second set of locs. NEVER cutting my hair again . I’m loc’d forever 🌴🖤

    • @Paraclef
      @Paraclef Год назад

      Will see that in 20 years.

    • @TheDirector_
      @TheDirector_ Год назад

      @@Paraclef I’ll prolly trim but loc,d forever

    • @Paraclef
      @Paraclef Год назад

      @@TheDirector_ The weight become no joke after 20 years. But the worst is, the size at one point won't allow you to wash them deep inside and the sebum will grow in the middle, step by step.

    • @TheDirector_
      @TheDirector_ Год назад

      @@Paraclef that’s how yours is?

    • @Paraclef
      @Paraclef Год назад +1

      ​@@TheDirector_ Sorry, for the answer. Had to cut it off because I was at the hospital for one whole months last year.
      I was doing Free form, so I got a castor tail.
      I am celt, so my vision is like ""forest caveman"", according to the origin'al garden.
      Meaning That I wanted to relive what my ancestors did, when the cold was insane from autumn to end of spring 9/12 months per years, plus heavy rain in summer.
      I would say like a snowy mountain in africa before.
      Mountains lion, for example, from the atlas, they were full of fur to the tail and black.
      Like chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, they have a huge quantity of fur, cold friendly.
      So I grew my hair from 2003 and 2012, I stopped shampoo and 2016 no brushing.
      My hair went from just above the knee, in one year to shoulder length matted.
      This was everything I wanted, excepted that I should have wash them a bit to avoid for the sebum to stack up so much in the middle of my tail.
      So beginning of 2022, the castor tail was 4 centimeters THICK ( was harder than leather ) and the length was just above my kidneys.
      The smell was awful and I began to let myself go like a wheat junky and you know what came after.
      So I want to restart but with more conditioning to avoid the horrible smell.
      Maybe it's just about the food, clean lean meat and greens and veggies only, no cereals or dairy or too much fat, oil.
      In winter, my spine was at body temperature, so hermetic to the cold and even heat and a nice body armour.
      I miss my castor tail sooo much. 😭
      And ofc, I hate what the humankind is doing to the Garden.
      We could have the same technology without this worldwide waste and destruction.... I want my forests back.
      And you ☺ now ?
      Sorry for my french ☺

  • @Jamaicandiaspora
    @Jamaicandiaspora 2 года назад +19

    I have had locs for 10 years. It was the best decision I ever made.

  • @nozilocs3167
    @nozilocs3167 2 года назад +25

    6 months into my loc journey...proud and happy!

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +1

      A new beginning♥️ thank you for sharing

  • @Yanna_6199
    @Yanna_6199 2 года назад +60

    Don’t nobody wear locs better than us ✊🏽

    • @TAY076
      @TAY076 9 месяцев назад

      ✊🏾✊🏾🫶🏾

  • @cookieconundrumsoliloquy1200
    @cookieconundrumsoliloquy1200 Год назад +13

    I love that Locs have a rich history and a lot of us "loc up" for different reasons. The biggest reason is that we've come to LOVE our natural hair. That matters!

  • @ElisiasEvolution
    @ElisiasEvolution 3 года назад +16

    I have locs, soon 15 months, was great seeing Lauryn hills locs and others... fab video

  • @Meeshee57
    @Meeshee57 2 года назад +19

    Cleaning locks is a serious task! More people need to understand how to do this properly!

    • @esthershogbanmu8912
      @esthershogbanmu8912 2 года назад +2

      Oooh I bet!

    • @marcushennings9513
      @marcushennings9513 2 года назад +3

      True, I'm 19 years into my second set, had 7 years on my first and actually sit on them accidently at times and they weight a ton when wet but they save plenty of money while bypassing barbers.

  • @priscillajones265
    @priscillajones265 2 года назад +24

    I am 3 years strong in my journey and I love it. My Locs are my babies 🖤 I can honestly say my journey has been and still is so spiritual and I encourage all to join the movement

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад

      Thank you for sharing. Im happy that you are able to have the experiences intended ♥️

    • @vincentjohnson7519
      @vincentjohnson7519 Год назад

      post a pic lol

  • @leonel1687
    @leonel1687 2 года назад +14

    Man looks at the appearance,God looks in people's hearts 💕🥰 A
    Amen!✝️

  • @CheyenneJackson8
    @CheyenneJackson8 2 года назад +16

    The 28th makes 10 months since I’ve started my loc journey. Proud to have them ♥️♥️♥️

  • @RAREBEAUTY100
    @RAREBEAUTY100 2 года назад +13

    I have been loc’d for 11 months!! 🤗 It’s the best decision I ever made. I am enjoying my loc journey & get several compliments on my hair.

  • @AlexisLexLexi
    @AlexisLexLexi 2 года назад +94

    I have had 4 sets of locs and can’t see myself rocking anything else. I went to primary school with a Rastafarian family and all I wanted was for my hair to look like theirs. My mother put a relaxer at my hair at age 4, and as soon as I turned 16 I shaved all my hair off and never looked back. Locs for life!

    • @ruthsherman2507
      @ruthsherman2507 2 года назад +7

      I'm 20 yrs in and am just now getting my 2nd set. The 1st reach past my bottom. I love my hair!🙆

    • @TamaraGarrettAlpha
      @TamaraGarrettAlpha Год назад +2

      4 is way to young for a relaxer. 💯

    • @anndeecosita3586
      @anndeecosita3586 Год назад

      I consider putting a relaxer on a 4 yo to be abusive behavior. It’s a harsh chemical.

  • @Whokati
    @Whokati 2 года назад +22

    I have had two set of locks now. I love it!!! When my antennas were gone, I felt the negative and anxious frequencies of others coming onto me. I had to reground myself and then I met my bf (who has locks) and restarted my journey again. I’m two years next month with semi free form thick locks.

    • @goodprowealth8087
      @goodprowealth8087 2 года назад +1

      did u feel sensitive to positive or negative energies when u had your locks?

    • @Whokati
      @Whokati 2 года назад +1

      @@goodprowealth8087 yes, the positive energy I sense and gravitate towards it. The negative on the other hand is like a gut warning to switch directions so my aura doesn’t attract toxic draining vampires.

    • @tribefenatic
      @tribefenatic Год назад

      i have 5 sets of locks i cant choose which one i like because i've locked myself out of the house and realised i left my dreadlocks on the bus

  • @3sixgod36
    @3sixgod36 2 года назад +16

    8 Years strong and I love this Journey,doing this for Eternity 🔥🔥🔥

  • @abdulmalikonimisi338
    @abdulmalikonimisi338 Год назад +2

    Locked in for 2 months now... The journey just begun.. i pray for strength and direction. 🙏

  • @i-risesi2040
    @i-risesi2040 2 года назад +32

    I'm so happy that most of you watching this video realize the important of natural beauty, you have to be awake, awoke to know yourself , love yourself, and everything about you must be the beauty from inside out. Once you're awake, everything that was false fell. And then the beauty will surrounded you, love will guide you, and knowledge will uplift you.

  • @GravityDefierforLife
    @GravityDefierforLife 2 года назад +4

    I've been locked for over 3 years now and I couldn't be more happier!!

  • @davidlee8097
    @davidlee8097 2 года назад +7

    I cut my locks off twice because I had to. The third time I grew them back I trimmed them and It hurt everytime I cut my locks. When I don’t have them I feel like something missing. I’ve noticed how ppl react to locks some good some bad. I love my hair and I don’t care what you think. I thank the creator of all things for all my blessing. Ppl stay up & never come down.

  • @lisashanks4249
    @lisashanks4249 2 года назад +14

    Love my locs will never cut them.. The journey is wonderful

  • @SaturnsDaughter_
    @SaturnsDaughter_ 3 года назад +16

    free form locs are so damn gorgeous

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  3 года назад

      Speak on it sis ♥️

    • @sunshinesunflowerz1647
      @sunshinesunflowerz1647 2 года назад

      Thinking about doing freeform, on this new journey because I was coerced to get them the last time.

  • @adriennewatson8144
    @adriennewatson8144 2 года назад +18

    Yes I have locs!! I love my locs. My boyfriend had locs so does his daughter. We love locs around here

  • @ShadesofSage
    @ShadesofSage 3 года назад +124

    This was such an excellent video👏🏿! I’m ashamed to admit that I used to believe some negative misconceptions about locs, but I’ve learned so much since then and I have locs now🤗! My daughter wants locs too and I can’t wait to start hers🙏🏿! Thanks for sharing ❤️!

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  3 года назад +9

      Wow! Thank you so much for sharing. Indeed many times the negative information is what reaches us first. I'm happy that you were able to find new information that gives deeper insight.
      Wishing you and your daughter an amazing journey ♥️

    • @ShadesofSage
      @ShadesofSage 3 года назад +2

      @@MelaninArchives You’re very welcome 🥰! And thank you so much for the well wishes also☺️! Definitely appreciate it❤️🙏🏿!

  • @velephizwane8743
    @velephizwane8743 2 года назад +17

    Another interesting thing is that in South Afrika when we go through initiation to become traditional healers we lock our hair. Depending on the type of initiation you''re going through you apply "idumane"/ red clay to your locks

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +5

      O wow. This is very enlightening. Thank you for sharing.

    • @mriitho
      @mriitho 2 года назад +4

      Red clay is known as "thīrīga " in my language,Gīkūyū...

  • @LMBNetwork
    @LMBNetwork 2 года назад +14

    I love my locs! I've had my locs for almost three years and my hair is past the middle of my back. Keeping my hair in its natural state promoted fast hair growth. I can wear my locs in so many different hairstyles. My locs are easy to maintain.

  • @MomoG827
    @MomoG827 2 года назад +6

    I am heavily considering starting my loc journey. After seeing this video I am going to get my locs 🥰.

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +1

      I'm happy that the video was able to give you the information you needed to help you in making your decision 😊

  • @descreations8879
    @descreations8879 3 года назад +13

    i’ve been loced for almost 3 months now and i love it. truly loved ur video as well, what intrigued me the most was the eastern and western spiritualism beliefs.. i found that cool

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  3 года назад +3

      Yes! While researching that was definitely some of the most interesting information I came across. I'm happy to hear that you have begun your journey and that it has been going awesome thus far.
      Thank you for sharing😊❤

    • @terrancewalls2027
      @terrancewalls2027 3 года назад +4

      Congrats descreations on your locs on 4 months now I bet stay patient and your crown will flourish I started my locs 2 yrs n 6 months ago and my locs are changing everyday they are now starting to mature now

    • @aramtesfatsion3903
      @aramtesfatsion3903 3 года назад +1

      You and i started at the same time

  • @vickieOmyers
    @vickieOmyers 2 года назад +13

    My husband is 6 years loc strong (mid back length) 🥰 My lil babies are only 2 months & I'm obsessed!!! My only regret is not having started mine sooner! They're freeing, unproblematic & beautiful in every way & every stage, nothing even remotely "dreadful" about our tresses 🥰

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +1

      ♥️♥️♥️
      I'm happy that you and your family are having a beautiful experience being locked. Thank you for sharing😊

    • @vickieOmyers
      @vickieOmyers 2 года назад

      @@MelaninArchives 🥰 You're welcome honey 😉

  • @Come7yNatura7
    @Come7yNatura7 2 года назад +9

    I'm on my third and final set of locs. First time was traditional. Second was micro and this third is freeform. I realized that I was sick and tired of trying to fit into societies standard of beauty. I love the uniqueness of my hair and wouldn't go back. Plus I love to be different and everybody hopping on the loc train so I hopped off and went a different direction with them

  • @Kiki-jx6by
    @Kiki-jx6by 2 года назад +145

    I LOVE LOCS!!!!!! Got rid of relaxers, combs, conditioners, etc. Someone I was dating asked me “are you ever gonna take those out or do they come out and I told him with passion absolutely not, EVER! “. Had a family member tell me locs are for men and I asked him to show me that in the Bible of course he couldn’t. Just close to being natural works best for me it’s low maintenance it’s clean they’re beautiful. Hang in there people of locked hair we are going to overcome this prejudice.

    • @patriciamharris5664
      @patriciamharris5664 2 года назад +6

      Hmmm...interesting..I attempted to "date" an individual (my first time locing) who asked, "why are they so hard"?.... it was over!! I really could nt bring any consciousness to this person at all..

    • @rahkeenclark2254
      @rahkeenclark2254 2 года назад +6

      In the bible it says a woman hair is her glory so the longer your hair is the more glorious u are

    • @bobbybewoke631
      @bobbybewoke631 2 года назад +5

      They hate us cuz they ain't us and I'm not even loccd yet

    • @buckket_yt7790
      @buckket_yt7790 2 года назад +1

      my family ask me " do they come out " lmaoooo like tf. I realized like damn, People want me to change my natural self to fit in . I dont get invited to the " groups or functions" . And I Laugh because I dont care. Its freeing knowing the Reality is I never fit in. And if I have to cut my hair to fit in ion wanna im good on all that.

  • @bassy8041
    @bassy8041 3 года назад +10

    Dreadlocks are beautiful. Thank you for the video.

  • @dariusragland4474
    @dariusragland4474 Год назад +1

    Growing my loss has taught me patience, Grace, and discernment. It's not a style but a way of life

  • @EVERGLOW828
    @EVERGLOW828 2 года назад +9

    Throughout history locs can be found on every continent they’re natural and beautiful. After I became a born again Christian, I was combing locs out of my hair twice a day… The Lord kept telling me to keep them so I did. I must say it has been interesting to see how people treat me differently now ( like I’m dirty or something I keep my locs clean and oiled) It’s been a humbling experience for my confidence and spirituality. Thank you for sharing and God Bless ❤️🙏🏽

  • @keishawilliams2525
    @keishawilliams2525 2 года назад +19

    I started my Journey in 2020 at 30 yrs old, my hair is so thick and long 😍 it’s definitely one of the best decisions I’ve made ! Ohh and let’s not forget the MANY COMPLIMENTS 💕

  • @paulettemorrison7497
    @paulettemorrison7497 3 года назад +13

    Locks are beautiful i always wanted my hair lock but there were too much discrimatio n in the 60s now iam comfortable wearing my locks we are living in the last days and some of us will havee to flee to the mountains so it will be the most comfortable hair style

  • @steezgawdextraswa6906
    @steezgawdextraswa6906 3 года назад +15

    i have freeform locs. i love this vid

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  3 года назад

      That's wonderful. I'm really considering it at the moment!😊

  • @sandrabostic4530
    @sandrabostic4530 2 года назад +2

    I have had locks for 23 yrs. Love my hair style. I do cut them and colour them. Best hairstyle ever .

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад

      23 years is a lifetime for many. Thank you for sharing😊

  • @josephinenyambura2124
    @josephinenyambura2124 2 года назад +5

    Eleven years locked and it’s the best thing ever

  • @miltonrogers1395
    @miltonrogers1395 2 года назад +20

    I've had my hair locked for over 10 years now.... Once they started growing and filling out I really loved them.... Looking in the mirror 🪞 one day and thought to myself this is how I've always supposed to look. Never cutting them off. Been on job interviews before and one the first questions to be asked of me is " are you willing to cut ✂️ your hair "..... My response is always the same, what does my hair have to do with me performing a job?

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +1

      O wow! Thank you so much for sharing
      I'm sorry that you had to experience levels of discrimination because of the way you choose to wear your hair. They didn't deserve you anyway!.
      I'm happy that you are satisfied♥️

    • @miltonrogers1395
      @miltonrogers1395 2 года назад

      @@MelaninArchives Thank you. I originally started in "07" but kept cutting my hair, I wasn't used wearing my hair long. Once I finally made my mind up to wear my natural crown 👑 in 2012, I never looked back. Let your soul glo 😆😆😆

    • @melodylyles9892
      @melodylyles9892 2 года назад

      I agee1% with you. But my concern is in the vedio they say that this is a hair style. No, I free form . This is a new texture. My hair texture has changed. It has become stronger.

  • @tyleetophbrown
    @tyleetophbrown 2 года назад +5

    I have had locs for 2 yrs now. I used to have them as a baby but my grandparents didn’t like them so they were taken out. At 19 I got my hair locked fully and enjoy them. They takes patience but they also teach you confidence and love yourself

    • @nytro8089
      @nytro8089 2 года назад

      I had locs but i cut them they were too long i wanted something new ,but now i'm going back ,its hard to keep afro .lov.

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад

      Thank you for sharing apart of your journey.♥️

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад

      Lol. That's facts. The afro can be as basic or as complicated as you make it. Need less to say- mine is compliacted🤭

  • @hakim3520
    @hakim3520 2 года назад +4

    I am 4 years into my Locs journey. I have never felt so healthy, positive and spiritual in my life. I love my roots/locs to life. LOCS = POWER. Go for it 👍🏾🔥

  • @preye1185
    @preye1185 2 года назад +85

    I was raised Rastafarian, & my own Black people used to say at least My Dreadlock’s looked “Clean”! It’s Turned into a Fad To me With People Not Knowing This Information you have shared about Dreadlock’s & the meaning behind them!!!!! Thank You For Sharing, Jah Bless🇯🇲🙏🏾❤️🖤💚

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +3

      Thank you for sharing also 😊

    • @theresamccross4317
      @theresamccross4317 2 года назад +5

      I started my Locs 12 years ago when my sister was dying from breast cancer, I wear my Locs proudly and am loving my hair , I will never cut my Locs as I’m wearing it for my sister and that’s why I will never cut them.

    • @booboo6373
      @booboo6373 2 года назад +7

      Yall acting like if you don't have lots you can't go on a spiritual journey or be at your best. Lol. Get it together. Keep researching. Just because you don't have locks doesn't mean you can not go on the spiritual journey. Being natural is the best way to go but locs have nothing to do with your journey. If you believe that you have not taken a step.

    • @vfergi8196
      @vfergi8196 2 года назад +2

      Bless bless empress. This is a true statement and the biases behind it..a'll we can do is teach people and help rid the bias. Jah bless ❤💛💚

    • @preye1185
      @preye1185 2 года назад +1

      @@vfergi8196 Bless Up My Mi Dear Sistren!!!!👑❤️💛💚🙏🏾

  • @ladynita7329
    @ladynita7329 2 года назад +10

    I always love locs, it was destined for me to have locs. It’s been 10+years and do not regret it at all. I actually feel glorious like a queen. Even when it’s not retwist I still feel so beautiful and connected to Yah!

  • @trudyshepherdyah2830
    @trudyshepherdyah2830 2 года назад +6

    Good day, I have locs and I love it, it was one of the best decision I ever made for my hair considering being Yahsara'el, now the English term used Hebrew Israelite. Locs was the first hair worn in history in my culture and many other nations from the beginning. Bless up

  • @SocialSymone
    @SocialSymone 2 года назад +3

    It's true, I was in the Army for 10 Years. I joined in 2011 and women I joined with had to cut their locs off. They were against the regulation at the time. We also could not wear twists at the time. I knew seldom women with them after that and if they did have them they wore wigs over it to cover that they had them. It was very specific and the styles that we used to protect our hair that were available seemed limited in my opinion. Locs and other varies styles are now allowed which is great, but I feel horrible that it was ever not. I am now out of Army and have installed microlocs on my hair last week. I'm so excited for this journey and to embrace what my hair natural does. This video was very informative! 💜

  • @yung824
    @yung824 2 года назад +6

    I got dreads I love them will never cut them they are apart of me much love to the Dreadhead community👑

  • @xolafutshane3076
    @xolafutshane3076 2 года назад +2

    i recently got my hair locd again, i love my locs and this video just reassured me as to why i should keep them and never cut my hair again

  • @kelz0974
    @kelz0974 3 года назад +12

    I enjoyed this video. I am now 3 months into my loc journey. I started with comb coils. Thank you for sharing.

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  3 года назад +3

      Oh wow that's beautiful 💓 I'm happy to hear that your journey has begun and it is going good so far😊.
      Thank you for sharing 😉

  • @DB101415
    @DB101415 3 года назад +23

    Great video! Beautiful content! I have loved and admired locs for a number of years. Now I have my own. I recently celebrated my two year locaversary and I love, love, love my locs. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @sheliaclemmons-mckay1354
    @sheliaclemmons-mckay1354 Год назад +1

    I have had locs, for 28 years now, at one point I became very ill and they all fell out. I thought I never go back to them. The minute my hair began to grow I love it again, I am very happy with it this way.

    • @silentnight9655
      @silentnight9655 Год назад

      I'm glad you recovered and your hair grew back in.
      I started 25 years ago, have cut mine clean off and started over. About to do the same as they're below waist length and thinnish at the crown since 2019. Maybe due to the weight this time. I plan to start again once more. Perhaps sister locks next time.
      Best wishes to you.

  • @sweetnessplanet2222
    @sweetnessplanet2222 2 года назад +8

    such a well informed video 😊 ! And beautiful journey. As a African woman in America I have to say the most judgement I had gotten from having my locs has been from other “black” people with locs.. many condescending questions and evil eyes. I felt compelled to cut them off around when the pandemic hit because of the outside energy attached & those envious glares. I had decided to go on my loc journey to connect more with my African people. I felt had something to prove as a “lightskin” as my people call me. Holy spirit told me I did not need to loc my hair for any peoples acceptance. I am already very well connected. I was actually told when I go around people to wear wigs and head wraps just as other spiritual women of the Most High do around the world ei; Jewish , Muslim, & Orisa women to name a few. But, I concur, they’re beautiful & I do miss my locs from time but I feel so much more free & still very connected with Holy Spirit without them. I have seen many comments judging black women for wearing wigs, and wraps.. judge not that you be not judged. Again, It was a beautiful journey and I may grow them back when I get the ok from the Most High. The journey is not for all of us. ❤️

  • @earthangel3945
    @earthangel3945 2 года назад +5

    What a nice way to kick off my 2nd year anniversary of my locs. I LOVE 💘 MY LOCS N I'M NEVER GOING BACK TO LOOSE HAIR🚫❗🙏🏾🙌🏾💜💞

  • @emiliemweyola4144
    @emiliemweyola4144 2 года назад +3

    Yes I have locs and I Love it! Have a blessed day sister!

  • @amourdoctrina9435
    @amourdoctrina9435 2 года назад +2

    Excellent presentation. I've been locked tight for 12 yrs and am happily maintaining with so many young locologist around these days. I freeformed mine and my Sons. It's great the new talent out here!

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад

      That's wonderful and so very true. People are definitely zoning in on their craft.
      Thank you for sharing 😊

  • @wethepeople8895
    @wethepeople8895 2 года назад +19

    I absolutely LOVE this video. Being new to my loc journey and trying to sit well with my decision I have been trying to educate myself on the history of locs to be fully aware and in touch and this video did just that down to the Bible verses and all. THANK YOU!😊👍🏾

  • @J.Anita24
    @J.Anita24 2 года назад +1

    I've been locced for 2years and this is the longest my hair has EVER been. Yah is good!

  • @a.l.dillonmanifest586
    @a.l.dillonmanifest586 2 года назад +3

    The Best decision ever made was to loc My Hair in 2018... Thank You for Sharing such great content.. Blessings to all.." Kings & Queens are given their crowns.. Gods & Goddesses Grow Our Own".. Amen & Ase' 💜

  • @sablescott4459
    @sablescott4459 Год назад +2

    It is yOur Crown 👑

  • @pilotie
    @pilotie 3 года назад +11

    im starting my journey today! thanks for the vid

  • @chandrahouston6282
    @chandrahouston6282 2 года назад +2

    I have had sister locs and now starting over with traditional locs and I love my locs!!!

  • @ninjainyaear5945
    @ninjainyaear5945 2 года назад +50

    I know locs have a connection to our history, but to be honest I just like my hair growing out and locking up naturally. It’s not a spiritual symbolization for me now, it’s just me being me in my natural state without changing for the eyes outside myself.
    It’s me being who I am and remaining true to my self love.

  • @DrADeeL-zb8eb
    @DrADeeL-zb8eb 2 года назад +8

    I love my locs...I'm 2.5 years in the journey ☺️💗🙌🏾

  • @joneselle60
    @joneselle60 2 года назад +5

    More good information about Locs. I’m 5 plus months in. I have several relatives who have Locs including my daughter who is three plus years in. She’s my inspiration. I just wish I would have gotten my done three years ago with her. For me, they carry a positive vibe, freedom, self love and I don’t have to spend hours in the mirror trying to feel pretty. I am pretty, I am gorgeous, I am beautiful…

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +1

      That's right♥️ thank you for sharing a part of your journey. 3 years later is still better than 3 years after that 3 years lol😊

  • @lynnswindells8076
    @lynnswindells8076 2 года назад +1

    Hi, my spiritual name is Yamuna, I've had dreadlocks for over 22 years now, I did take them out once about 10 or so years ago but put them straight back in again. I'll always love dreadlocks. Thank-you for sharing your video, you have beautiful dreadlocks♥️

  • @MedMom993
    @MedMom993 2 года назад +3

    I've been loc'd for 5 years and they're already in the middle of my back. Husband is loc'd as well. We do each others hair. Never cutting ours off!

  • @agirland4boys
    @agirland4boys 2 года назад +4

    Getting ready to start my Loc journey in February

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +1

      Awesome🥳. I hope that it is everything that you hoped for♥️

  • @TheSmartAsz
    @TheSmartAsz 2 года назад +28

    I loc'd mine in 2020 & I've never felt so free. I don't even recognize myself before when I was wearing wigs or just my afro puffs. I can't wait till my hair gets longer. It's amazing what our hair can do ❤
    Edit: oh & I'm no longer obsessed with retwisting. I haven't retwisted mine since the end of April. I like it wild 😏🇭🇹

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +2

      😁🤭
      Thank you so much for sharing apart of your journey.♥️
      Free-form are my personal fav😊

    • @jejelaurent9495
      @jejelaurent9495 Год назад

      Don't you face discrimination by the haitian community. I know they hate loc.

  • @melaningunslinger5748
    @melaningunslinger5748 2 года назад +1

    Your 100 percent rights because when i cut off mind i fell dizzy and had to catch myself before I hit the floor

  • @becomingdazhuniquefrance2615
    @becomingdazhuniquefrance2615 2 года назад +14

    I'm three years in with my locs and I will have my locs until I'm old and fabulous and beyond. My locs taught me a lot while growing them💚🖤❤

    • @evessawallace174
      @evessawallace174 2 года назад +1

      Great, So Like what for instance?

    • @becomingdazhuniquefrance2615
      @becomingdazhuniquefrance2615 2 года назад +1

      @@evessawallace174 Growing my locs has really taught me how to be patience and commitment. I have this one loc that is longer than the others and I name her Ciecly😂 I treat my locs like a garden and when I lay down I'll play some Erykah Badu or Miles Davis or Millie Jackson😂🤣 I haven't had a retwist in a year so once my uncle retwist he's going to have a field day!!!! Do you have locs?!

  • @557Deola
    @557Deola 2 года назад +2

    I have locs for the past 6 years now and it's the best decision I've ever made when it comes to my hair or appearance.

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад

      I'm happy that you are satisfied with the decision you've made.
      Thank you for sharing♥️

  • @zsaqiacamphor9483
    @zsaqiacamphor9483 2 года назад +4

    I had locks for 7years, combed them out and regretted it. I am now restarting my loc journey

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +1

      O wow. You've been on it for a while now. That's amazing. Thank you for sharing😊
      I always wanted to know if the loc has to be interlocked using a specific strategy so that it can be combed out?

    • @zsaqiacamphor9483
      @zsaqiacamphor9483 2 года назад +1

      @@MelaninArchives I had several that I combined and they combed out with no problem

  • @petriasnow9881
    @petriasnow9881 2 года назад +5

    My mother is Jamaican(born & raised). She HATES locs & yet 4 of her 6 children have long down to our butt long locks including me!! Love my locs!!

    • @NativeNomad10
      @NativeNomad10 2 года назад +2

      That's because she was brought up in a dark period of Jamaican History, slavery mindset and stereotism. Ratafarians fought hard in Jamaica for now international society to be proud or accept wearing locs

    • @TamaraGarrettAlpha
      @TamaraGarrettAlpha Год назад

      That's usually how it is. Lol. What the parents hate, the kids love. 😁

  • @Primples
    @Primples 2 года назад +12

    I just passed a month so far in my journey! I don't regret it of course but it is really testing my patience😂! I feel like summer time will blast off my loc journey!☀️

    • @ChocolateMelanin
      @ChocolateMelanin 2 года назад +6

      Keep going sis, I’m 7wks loc’d 🔒 Embrace the frizz, it will make your hair look fuller 😊

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +3

      Lol. My natural hair has definitely taught me patience indeed.
      No need to worry. In due time it will become second nature.
      I'm happy that you are embarking on this journey.
      Wishing you healthy beautiful locs♥️

  • @norcaltimcaldwell3325
    @norcaltimcaldwell3325 2 года назад +2

    I been thinking about doin this too, I’m gonna go for that island-boys look. Wish me luck

  • @ElijahVolcy
    @ElijahVolcy 3 года назад +15

    Love the isrealite biblical cultural reference

  • @patriceclarke
    @patriceclarke 2 года назад +2

    I have been locs for 13 yrs now and I love ❤️ them. Even when I was experiencing hair loss.

  • @cherylparker07
    @cherylparker07 2 года назад +5

    Excellent video. I’m 5 years in, my loca are palm rolled and I keep them maintained and have a head full of hair and edges. And it’s mostly likely due to not having them over twisted and styled especially up do’s. I now often get asked if they’re insta-locs or faux locs and I proudly say NO, it’s ALL ME! ☺️. Locking my hair was the BEST decision ever made and worth the journey when you get them for reasons that aren’t vain. 😊♥️

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +1

      Aww. Thank you for sharing♥️ and I'm happy that you're enjoying the look and the journey😊

  • @abbaalexander7733
    @abbaalexander7733 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful for many people. I find this interesting. This is something that I am use to seeing especially in Berkeley, Ca.

  • @johnnybongo5077
    @johnnybongo5077 2 года назад +10

    Having locs since 2004, I'm used to gawking, mainly from people who've never seen them. I've had to cuss out several who got bold enough to try to grab or touch them..eewww. It was a challenge to find caps/hats to fit me, as they became very long and thick, some evolving into "tree trunk " locs. Fortunately, I found a company that makes hats from cotton and spandex which allows them to stretch to provide a comfortable fit. But, everyone has their own opinion of locs. Some love them, some don't. But, if you choose to grow them, wear them with dignity and pride.

    • @voice_0f_reason
      @voice_0f_reason 2 года назад +1

      Good on you for standing up for yourself and your long loc journey. I'm kinda new myself, just a little more than 2 years. So far the only hats I can wear are visors, but I'm still looking!

  • @ummebrown377
    @ummebrown377 Год назад +1

    I am a sista with Locs this is my 2nd set! I love having my natural hair run down my back
    Ty for the video

  • @vonvon1991
    @vonvon1991 2 года назад +8

    Yes I love LOCS our hair is a beautiful thing 💯💯💪🏾

  • @TankaVizion2
    @TankaVizion2 Год назад +1

    I just saw your channel for the first time.. You're diction/narration was quite captivating.. I hope to hear you as a narrator on television if you're not already doing so. I have locs.. I'm 11 months into my Loc Journey. I have absolutely love my hair. It's a curly/coily, thick, healthy, head of hair thriving in it's most natural state.. I'm proud of my locs & at peace with myself because I also fulfilled a promise to my Mum before she passed. Mum said: "Promise me You'll loc your hair when I pass as soon as possible. You spent the pass few years caring for me. Now its time to follow Your heart & mind by caring for Yourself by Locing Up.. It's time for Your Journey & many New Beginnings in Your Life.. EVERYTHING will be different from now on!"

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  Год назад

      O wow! This is really touching. Thank you for sharing. I trust that as you go through this journey called life that you are able to enjoy it to the fullest. Live everyday with no regrets and being the best version of your self. I'm sure your mom would be proud of you♥️♥️♥️

    • @TankaVizion2
      @TankaVizion2 Год назад

      @@MelaninArchives Thank you so very much for your kind words. I think she would too!
      ☺️😌😌

  • @sheilaalice811
    @sheilaalice811 2 года назад +3

    My boyfriend has super long locks he promised to cut off some of it for me because I have alopecia and it's hard for me to start doing locks on my natural hair unless someone donated some for me so I'm super excited can't wait

    • @MelaninArchives
      @MelaninArchives  2 года назад +1

      O wow. Thank you for sharing.
      Im excited for you too. I hope all goes well and it is everything that you envisioned😊

  • @textstory6430
    @textstory6430 2 года назад +2

    I've had my locs for 18yrs, never have I regretted my decision to do them. I love mine more each day 😊

  • @iamthatiam1618
    @iamthatiam1618 Год назад +3

    The fact that people go against how we wear our hair upsets me to the core amongst other things, yet it is okay for others to do the same thing. Locks are gorgeous no matter how they look.

  • @dorrettebutler9394
    @dorrettebutler9394 2 года назад +2

    let the locs of you hair grow ♥️🔥

  • @graceandpeace4414
    @graceandpeace4414 2 года назад +11

    I've been natural four years and started the loc journey three years ago. I wish I had started 20 years ago. I would have not suffered hair loss.

    • @bobbybewoke631
      @bobbybewoke631 2 года назад

      Frfr wish I never cut mine now my hair is thin and balding