The beginning stages of locs was mentally hard for me. I obsessed about sizing, parts, neatness, the amount of locs I had and on and on. Two year's in and I love the way they've just worked themselves out. It gets better, hang in there!!!!
I appreciate your comment! I am in the beginning stages of my loc journey & it is ROUGH BABY! Girl! The obsession w sizing is me right now. I started w the two strand twist method & I had to make some smaller in the front to get a more fuller look but now I think about what they’ll look like when they’re matured. This journey is DEFINITELY teaching me patience & letting go of the idea to control everything. But like you said “it gets better!”
I appreciate your transparency and don’t think you should feel bad for how you have felt. I wish we in the black community gave each other grace to express ourselves freely no matter if its loose natural, weave, braids or locs. And i wish we didn’t feel like we had to give disclaimers before we share honest expression. Why do we always come for each other instead of just being supportive? Keep on keeping it real. I know I’m not the only one who can relate to what you’re saying here.
You know that hair done feeling you are taking about... this is the exact reason why I am very mindful of praising my daughter when she has her hair freshly done. Like OMG you look so cute. This is the case for many little girls,but as adults we don't always know the root cause of those feels. But sis you look beautiful today without a retwist!!
1st set: 518 locs 2nd set: 98 locs 3rd set: 168 locs and it’s definitely my favorite This beginning stage is mentally rough. But I know it’s so worth the wait.
Gurlllll!! I am struggling with this no twist for 4 weeks or longer life. Finally someone who understands the struggle lol I love your channels and your honesty
Beautiful!!! I think people make more out of the “lock hairstyle” than necessary, I get it’s for youtube content, but it really comes down to your personal preference as to how you like to rock your locs… some of us like a less “fussed over” approach others like a more uniformed “every hair in place” approach, some focus solely on aesthetics, while others only care about the health of their hair… whatever floats your boat, as long as people understand it’s just hair & “overall” it’s is not that serious, have fun with the look✌🏾🙏🏾
Just a thought….why don’t comb out and fix the locs you don’t like i.e. the front. Adjust the sizes as needed. I did the reverse I didn’t like how thin my front was, so I combined a lot of the front. So, now I probably have around 100 locs.
Honestly I’m a few months behind you and I feel the same about all of these things. My locs are similar size and length as yours and the struggle is real! I tend to like looking neat and so not retwisting often has been the biggest challenge for me to keep my sanity and my look the way I’m used to. Thanks for making this, I’m glad I’m not alone 😅
I'm with you. I'm so use to my hair being "done". This loc journey does take your emotions up and down. I'm 11 months in. Started with 100 locs(not what I asked for, wanted 250-300). So the lady basically did what she wanted. 2 months later, I split all of my locs, ended up with 242. Now, Ive combined down to 115-120ish, yes-I now want thicker locs. So my journey was crazy from the start. If I originally had gotten what I wanted, may have stayed with smaller locs for fullness. Idk. Love my hair some days, some days I don't....
But see I feel like the rules don’t apply to everyone . So at the end of the day you make your own rules depending on your texture, size ,and how your hair strands handle stuff . Cause we all have different hair
Don’t over think it... I was like that 25 years ago... You will gradually get over it... Many people can’t deal with the process... locks aren’t for everyone
Tfs...September 5th/6th I will be 4 months in my loc journey. I started with short hair and I have probably the most course texture anyone may have 😂. I started them myself and vowed to maintain them myself, no matter what. I did retwist my head atleast twice individually retwisting certain one bcus they were puffy pockets in some and I didn't like that, others kept unraveling especially in the nape. I even broke down a row in the crown bcus there my locs are thicker & some were too thick. I noticed it was becoming an obsession so I made myself leave my hair alone and give it a chance to thrive. Long story short. I love the frizziness bcus it makes my baby locs appear thicker. I haven't budded they give loc vibes when frizzy. The one thing I will feel better when they drop cus now my hair be looking like that 1st pic you shared...sticking straight out like spider legs. I will say jus a few months in and they have doubled in length altho now I'm going through more shrinkage 😂 I love it tho its definitely a journey. 🙏🏽👑💎
I'm at 11 months. My next style is to wrap my hair in a scarf like yours in this video. That's sharp. 🧣 Thank you for sharing although I'm a yr late to see this.
Everyone’s hair texture is different. So some can go longer then others. You gotta find a flow with you & as they get longer it gets easier & better. I’m over 2 1/2 years in. I do light retwist in between to keep them neat. I also used to camouflage with Bantu lknots & 2 strands twist. I also find when they are curly it hides the the frizzy. But I love the frizz. Good luck!!!
I prefer the neatness of the retwist as well. I know my hair can 'fro and have seen it that way most of my life. Also my new growth marries like crazy and puffs. So now all I wanna see is locs 🤷🏽♀️😊
I am almost 7 months in my journey and I completely feel you on the no retwist. I’m not a fan yet lol I am also a hair done and glam girl. I love feeling like I have my hair done and fresh!!
Me either!! It's too flat to my head, looking like slick Rick. 🤣I like the way it looks at like 2 1/2 to 3 weeks, I'll do a retwist on the front row so I can keep my volume!
I feel you 7 months in at first I wanted triangle parts and decided to get box but now I’m thinking why didn’t I go with my original plan lol. Same on the retwist I have fine hair so you can imagine my struggle when I’m due for a retwist 😫 I don’t wear wigs never have so I’m always running to my head wraps. I can’t wait for my hair to drop more and mature more like you said the more you go throughout the journey you notice it gets better with time
@@keymone9056 trust me I know I’m over here looking like somebody old ass uncle 😫😆 If my hair had some more weight I probably wouldn’t fuss as much. I see why folks say you have to have patience because baby this stage I’m in is not for the weak lol
@@TheRoyalFamily77 it's not. I'm 8 months in with fine hair, low/medium density. I started with diy microlocs (2 strand twists) and they are so lightweight . I can't wait for them to get a little heavier and longer so I can be fully satisfied with them. I'm still enjoying the journey though.
I love the fresh look as well and I been looking into doing interlocking not sure if that's what I want to do. I am 6 months into my journey. it last longer and it looks neat even after a good shampoo. I wish I had smaller locs so I could get nice styles once I get more length.
Hang in there I am on my SECOND loc journey my hair texture is similar to yours I say that because my locks look like yours I combed my locks out because of the frizziness I couldn’t get over it but as soon as I did I regretted it lol
Sis I feel you. I'm 10 months in, I don't like some of my sizes either. The thing I struggle with the most is Frizz!! Lol I hate it. Have you ever thought about interlocking?
I totally feel you on everything you said. I’ve always said i wish i started with longer hair, i play with the idea of microlocs and i love my hair with a fresh retwist. I’m wondering if maybe if my hair was longer i wouldn’t care as much.
My biggest issue is that I lowkey am mad that I don’t have a middle part. I also have been considering going smaller(microlocs) or going larger. I have 140ish.
I disagree. My husband has about 150 locs he used to retwist almost weekly. I never realized what budding was bc he twisted the full length. His are long and healthy
My real question is my hair is very fine like everywhere especially in the back in front what should I be using to twist my hair for the first time and how many should I have
The beginning stages of locs was mentally hard for me. I obsessed about sizing, parts, neatness, the amount of locs I had and on and on. Two year's in and I love the way they've just worked themselves out. It gets better, hang in there!!!!
I appreciate your comment! I am in the beginning stages of my loc journey & it is ROUGH BABY! Girl! The obsession w sizing is me right now. I started w the two strand twist method & I had to make some smaller in the front to get a more fuller look but now I think about what they’ll look like when they’re matured. This journey is DEFINITELY teaching me patience & letting go of the idea to control everything. But like you said “it gets better!”
Brows done , lil makeup , girly outfit , nails done go a longgggg way when u don’t have a retwist . You still look cute !
I appreciate your transparency and don’t think you should feel bad for how you have felt. I wish we in the black community gave each other grace to express ourselves freely no matter if its loose natural, weave, braids or locs. And i wish we didn’t feel like we had to give disclaimers before we share honest expression. Why do we always come for each other instead of just being supportive? Keep on keeping it real. I know I’m not the only one who can relate to what you’re saying here.
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I agree with EVERY point you have made here 🙏🏽👑💎
Absolutely 💯
You know that hair done feeling you are taking about... this is the exact reason why I am very mindful of praising my daughter when she has her hair freshly done. Like OMG you look so cute. This is the case for many little girls,but as adults we don't always know the root cause of those feels.
But sis you look beautiful today without a retwist!!
1st set: 518 locs
2nd set: 98 locs
3rd set: 168 locs and it’s definitely my favorite
This beginning stage is mentally rough. But I know it’s so worth the wait.
Can you do a tutorial on how you wrapped your hair? It looks so cute!
thank you & I most certainly can! 😊
@@SharmelLynnette yes please do it
Yasss soon please!!
I’d love to see a video on this. That wrap is 🔥
Yaaass! Tut on this wrap pls🤎
Gurlllll!! I am struggling with this no twist for 4 weeks or longer life. Finally someone who understands the struggle lol I love your channels and your honesty
Thank you!!
Beautiful!!!
I think people make more out of the “lock hairstyle” than necessary, I get it’s for youtube content, but it really comes down to your personal preference as to how you like to rock your locs… some of us like a less “fussed over” approach others like a more uniformed “every hair in place” approach, some focus solely on aesthetics, while others only care about the health of their hair…
whatever floats your boat, as long as people understand it’s just hair & “overall” it’s is not that serious, have fun with the look✌🏾🙏🏾
Just a thought….why don’t comb out and fix the locs you don’t like i.e. the front. Adjust the sizes as needed. I did the reverse I didn’t like how thin my front was, so I combined a lot of the front. So, now I probably have around 100 locs.
Im definitely considering that, I just haven't mustered up the energy to actually do it lol
Honestly I’m a few months behind you and I feel the same about all of these things. My locs are similar size and length as yours and the struggle is real! I tend to like looking neat and so not retwisting often has been the biggest challenge for me to keep my sanity and my look the way I’m used to. Thanks for making this, I’m glad I’m not alone 😅
I'm with you. I'm so use to my hair being "done". This loc journey does take your emotions up and down. I'm 11 months in. Started with 100 locs(not what I asked for, wanted 250-300). So the lady basically did what she wanted. 2 months later, I split all of my locs, ended up with 242. Now, Ive combined down to 115-120ish, yes-I now want thicker locs. So my journey was crazy from the start. If I originally had gotten what I wanted, may have stayed with smaller locs for fullness. Idk. Love my hair some days, some days I don't....
But see I feel like the rules don’t apply to everyone . So at the end of the day you make your own rules depending on your texture, size ,and how your hair strands handle stuff . Cause we all have different hair
Truth‼️❤️
Don’t over think it... I was like that 25 years ago... You will gradually get over it... Many people can’t deal with the process... locks aren’t for everyone
I can completely relate to everything you said honestly LOL 🤣 11 months for me next month. This is alil struggle for real 🤭😁😰
Tfs...September 5th/6th I will be 4 months in my loc journey. I started with short hair and I have probably the most course texture anyone may have 😂. I started them myself and vowed to maintain them myself, no matter what. I did retwist my head atleast twice individually retwisting certain one bcus they were puffy pockets in some and I didn't like that, others kept unraveling especially in the nape. I even broke down a row in the crown bcus there my locs are thicker & some were too thick. I noticed it was becoming an obsession so I made myself leave my hair alone and give it a chance to thrive. Long story short. I love the frizziness bcus it makes my baby locs appear thicker. I haven't budded they give loc vibes when frizzy. The one thing I will feel better when they drop cus now my hair be looking like that 1st pic you shared...sticking straight out like spider legs. I will say jus a few months in and they have doubled in length altho now I'm going through more shrinkage 😂 I love it tho its definitely a journey. 🙏🏽👑💎
I'm at 11 months. My next style is to wrap my hair in a scarf like yours in this video. That's sharp. 🧣 Thank you for sharing although I'm a yr late to see this.
Can you do a tutorial on how you wrap your hair in this video ... I love it 😀 😍
Love your videos. God bless you queen 🙏
Love the transparency. I agree. I have my ups and downs. But definitely a journey of growth. And Happy Locaversary !! It’s the 8th today lol. 🤎🤎
Everyone’s hair texture is different. So some can go longer then others. You gotta find a flow with you & as they get longer it gets easier & better. I’m over 2 1/2 years in. I do light retwist in between to keep them neat. I also used to camouflage with Bantu lknots & 2 strands twist. I also find when they are curly it hides the the frizzy. But I love the frizz. Good luck!!!
I prefer the neatness of the retwist as well. I know my hair can 'fro and have seen it that way most of my life. Also my new growth marries like crazy and puffs. So now all I wanna see is locs 🤷🏽♀️😊
I am almost 7 months in my journey and I completely feel you on the no retwist. I’m not a fan yet lol I am also a hair done and glam girl. I love feeling like I have my hair done and fresh!!
Lol it’s so crazy I’m the opposite I don’t like the way my hair looks when it’s retwisted
Me either!! It's too flat to my head, looking like slick Rick. 🤣I like the way it looks at like 2 1/2 to 3 weeks, I'll do a retwist on the front row so I can keep my volume!
I feel you 7 months in at first I wanted triangle parts and decided to get box but now I’m thinking why didn’t I go with my original plan lol. Same on the retwist I have fine hair so you can imagine my struggle when I’m due for a retwist 😫 I don’t wear wigs never have so I’m always running to my head wraps. I can’t wait for my hair to drop more and mature more like you said the more you go throughout the journey you notice it gets better with time
Yessss, those first 6 months be rough in between retwist 😩😩
Yes it definitely gets better with time. But this is DEFINITELY a process 😩
@@SharmelLynnette the struggleeeeeeee
@@keymone9056 trust me I know I’m over here looking like somebody old ass uncle 😫😆 If my hair had some more weight I probably wouldn’t fuss as much. I see why folks say you have to have patience because baby this stage I’m in is not for the weak lol
@@TheRoyalFamily77 it's not. I'm 8 months in with fine hair, low/medium density. I started with diy microlocs (2 strand twists) and they are so lightweight . I can't wait for them to get a little heavier and longer so I can be fully satisfied with them. I'm still enjoying the journey though.
I love your hair I’m about to start my process and I wanna do it myself 💜💜
I went 6 months without a retwist lol I like the look
That’s so long 😭😭😭. Are your locs long? I would imagine it’s easier to stretch your retwist with longer hair
It was long when I cut Them but in the beginning it was short and I stretched just the same
I love the fresh look as well and I been looking into doing interlocking not sure if that's what I want to do. I am 6 months into my journey. it last longer and it looks neat even after a good shampoo. I wish I had smaller locs so I could get nice styles once I get more length.
Ive also heard interlocking last longer, but I've never given it much thought. Definitely something to consider tho
I felt the first one!!! I have 75 and I wish I had 90 🥺
I wish I had more locks too
Hang in there I am on my SECOND loc journey my hair texture is similar to yours I say that because my locks look like yours I combed my locks out because of the frizziness I couldn’t get over it but as soon as I did I regretted it lol
Sis I feel you. I'm 10 months in, I don't like some of my sizes either. The thing I struggle with the most is Frizz!! Lol I hate it. Have you ever thought about interlocking?
I actually like the frizzy phase laughing 😆 And Ive watched interlocking videos, but I've never given it much thought.
I totally feel you on everything you said. I’ve always said i wish i started with longer hair, i play with the idea of microlocs and i love my hair with a fresh retwist. I’m wondering if maybe if my hair was longer i wouldn’t care as much.
Yessss, I definitely think length is also a factor
My biggest issue is that I lowkey am mad that I don’t have a middle part. I also have been considering going smaller(microlocs) or going larger. I have 140ish.
I disagree. My husband has about 150 locs he used to retwist almost weekly. I never realized what budding was bc he twisted the full length. His are long and healthy
Have you considered sisterlocks??? I think you may like those a lot more.
My real question is my hair is very fine like everywhere especially in the back in front what should I be using to twist my hair for the first time and how many should I have
Do you sing. You have a beautiful voice
How do you get your teeth so white?
I use whitening mouthwash before brushing my teeth lol
Why cant it be retwisted 1 a month
I have finer area in my head so I personally like to wait at least 6 weeks for retwisting to prevent over twisting/pulling
@@SharmelLynnette i did my locs on transitioning hair but i hate how it looks now