I stopped interlocking 4 months ago and it feels like "freedom at last!". It took my 6 year old telling me she didnt want her locs manipulated anymore. "Mummy can you just wash and dry my hair and leave it? I like it like that". When I was her age I thought of my 4c hair as ugly but I'm so glad my daughter thinks having locs is the most beautiful thing ever.
I’m 1 year loc’ed and I’ve only retwisted once. Just from laziness. I don’t see the point in retwisting it so often. I like the way mine look without a retwist. Very similar to yours. Thank you for the video
I've had my locs for 13 years and you are on the right track. Retwist are pointless. Thickness equals length and strength. I combined my locs years ago and it was the best decision I ever made. My locs wouldn't be as long if I didnt!
This is why I chose locs almost 3 years ago. I leave my hair alone and let it flourish! I haven’t retwisted in 2.5 years and my roots have never been thicker. I’ll separate them every other wash day which takes about a minute! Thanks for this affirming viewpoint!
Beautiful video and beautiful hair, I'm 21 and after years of wearing fake box braids that my mom taught me how to do when I was 13 I started my loc journey last year with my locs above my ears and now they are to my chin and down my neck. I was so scared to step out and go natural but now here I am. I had a very strong feeling to stop retwisting and I felt that my locs were getting skinny and I hated the feeling and thought of snapping my hair to get perfect box sections. So after watching this video it is definately confirmation for me to stop retwisting and just letting my hair do what it wants. Thanks for the video!
Hello 👋🏾, I’m 2 months in along with my 7 year old daughter. We started with two strand twist. We wash once a week and we Don’t retwist. I started with the mindset of not being a slave to my head or hers. She’s the happiest she’s ever been and she doesn’t worry about her hair. I consider this to be a sort of freedom I’ve built for her and myself.
I've had locs for 23 years; all I do is wash, condition, separate, and oil my scalp. Most people I see that retwist regularly cut their hair due to thinning. Not to mention the excessive costs associated with salon-manicured locs, lol.
Now that's an eye opener for me. I'm almost 9 months in and I have microlocs via interlocking which I do pay a pretty penny for but you have me thinking that I could do what you do and still maintain somewhat of the grid and neat appearance.
Out of all the videos, I have watched since I started my lock journey one year ago today. It makes so much sense. I am an older woman with gray hair. I also have thinning problems in the top of my head, which was not getting better by me trying to lock it. Now that I have stopped, manipulating my hair as much as in the past I can see new growth. I am so happy I took the time to watch your video. I am more convinced that I need to do Freeform lacking.❤
1. The cadence and tone of your voice is so calming lol 🕊 2. Your style is dope af 👾 3. I agree with all the points you made. My hair has been asking me to semi-free form because it is the next stage of my liberation from trying to control everything in life. I’m excited to see what it looks like in a more natural state. Thanks for making this. I’m subscribing and checking out some of your other vids 😎
Thank you for your comment and compliments! Semi-freeforming certainly takes away the want/need to have control and have everything in place and look nice and neat. Because we can never have full control over everything which is symbolic in our relationship with our hair. Some things just dont need to be “controlled” or “tamed” like they’re an animal lol
@@holisticflo of course! No problem. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I absolutely agree too with what you are saying about control. I have set my intentions for this year to stay focused on my own mental and spiritual growth while my hair teaches me to release what I cannot control to the Divine. My hair is loc’d while i’m freeing myself! Lol.
There is actually a science and reasoning to what you're saying. With afro hair this is what actually happens it's just likely that looser textured hair may take a bit longer, but for anyone going to the salon to get those banging ass retwists styles, I'm here to tell you, if you naturally start to feel as if this is the route you want to go or you don't feel a need to keep getting retwists go with that. I started doing that I didn't retwist for 6 months, and the stylist started throwing shade about me not going for 6 months. Mind you my locs were thicker which I like them better that way, and they looked just fine too. Anyone shading you for not going to drop money in their pocket is not respecting what you might feel for your OWN hair. It's about the money they're getting from you, so if you happen to experience that from anyone, do not let them touch your hair learn to retwist on your own or leave it as is. (my own opinion) because locticians who are experienced and actually with the spiritual alignment of your hair won't do you like that and the difference is they care about hair for all they people not just the money. You'll sacrifice a more pubically acceptable look for one that your spirit resonates or naturally leans towards. That's no shade on anyone who likes getting styles, I'm just saying, my personal take. Great video again.
Wowwww this is the truth! I have never gone to a loctician before. However, I did have a hairdresser before and you’re right. Anyone that gives a service is prone to be concerned about how much business they are getting, and their client retention, rather than the sole needs of the individual client. That, or they may simply push their own agenda onto their clients and possibly unintentionally mislead them in their loc journey/natural hair journey because that’s the way the have to operate to have a successful business. I believe this is why a lot of semi free formers and free formers are not relying on the input of others to help guide their journey, but have taken it into their own hands physically
I stopped interlocking my locs in 2018. Next month it will be 13 years of having them . I just wash, separate sometimes and moisturise with rose water and oil. It is the best decision I've made. I feel so free
Amazing content. Seriously listening to you was like a breath of fresh air. I started locs last year and combed them out because people said it wasn’t looking “clean” I started them back up again almost 2 months ago,. I interlocked once and now I’m freeforming. My hair never would take to a retwist and I never attempted to see a ‘loctician’ because I really don’t see the need to if my hair is to grow out of its head the way the higher being intended. New subscriber btw! Thanks for this video!!
I just cut off my 4 1/2 years of micro locs to start my freeform journey and I'm excited to be free of manicured locs. I felt like I was a prisoner of them and I couldn't take it any more! Edit: I reinstalled micro locs 🤣
I don’t have locs yet but am seriously considering it. I think the thin roots when re-twisting happens because cleaning up the parts causes breakage at the roots. I want semi free form locs for that reason. I love the “unpolished” look anyway and love seeing how hair can take it’s own form.
I started my locs on Nov. 10th 2020 and concur with your observations: frequent "retwisting" does more to delay locking as well as damage roots and new growth, than prolonged intervals between retwisting or freeforming does. I commend you for and resonate with your decision to abstain from "taming" your tresses (though I, prior to locking and throughout my semi-natural days, have long been compelled to 'play with' my roots. Partly because of how foreign my own hair texture has always been to me which now translates into compulsively 'twisting' my locs). At this point I alternate between wanting to cut them off, as I miss my long, thick and versatile curls, and loving my "low-maintenance" locs. From the start I wanted them thick, and sadly I started with a sub-par loctician so thickness varies but being prone to loyalty and perseverance, I committed to this journey before it began and your video has reinvigorated my dedication and resolve. Especially with your proud display of all-natural beauty! Much love queen!
I must say, this is one of the most articulate comments i have ever read lol. Thank you for your helpful feedback! It's crazy how something that grows out of out on body can feel foreign, right? It's relatable though! Much love to you and thanks for the compliments 🙏🏾
I just started my locs a week ago and I’ve already decided that I won’t be getting my first retwist until month 2 or 3…I just prefer thick locs and I love the full fluffy look..yours look amazing btw 🥰 and those brows 😩❤️
I am glad i found this video. I thought we needed to retwist for it to loc. I was frustrated because they always unravel. Its good to know that retwisting is actually bad for my hair
I totally understand your point ! Because my hair is still short , for me it’s a must to do a retwist every month 🤷🏾♀️, when my hair will be longer I plan on doing a retwist every 2-3 months. And I don’t know why but I find it sooooo satisfying when ppl retwist their locs after a long period of time 🤩
Yes retwist is ALL about aesthetics... I caught on at the beginning of my 3rd month... retwisting was not for me... freedom for me means letting your locs do what they do without constant manipulating💃🏽✌🏾
That is so logical! I have been locked for 3.5 years and before for 12 years. I use to always groom/twist my locs. This time around I’m older and my hair is graying and thinning so I have stopped twisting my locs after a wash and I do notice them lock much quicker!! I also braid them some times after a wash and take them after after my hair dries, that also helps to loc them up.
I saw a retwist transformation it gave me anxiety…. The manipulation was exhausting to watch. Free form locs are beautiful. Your locs looks so beautiful.
I’ve agreed to freeform also it’s been 2 months no retwist and I’m loving how thick my roots are. I separate at the roots when I wash and I oil and let my locs be and I’m loving the way my hair feels 🥰❤️ you’ve inspired me to commit to my journey even more! Thank you !
Wow love this, I'm out here stressing because I thought you had to retwist for it to stay loced. I sweat so much so I was wasting my time retwisting the front every other day
You are so beautiful and your hair is gorgeous! I am only 1 month and 2 week lock’d. I actually was thinking the same thing this morning. I was feeling my hair and the locs that unraveled were more loc’d than the ones that were retwisted. Also the pain of getting my hair done. The lack of care from a beautician when doing natural hair was just beyond me. I will be trying this out 🙏🏾😇♥️
I just comb out my 21/2 years of locs to restart my freeform when I first started I had freeform and I listen to other to get retwist and style and got to point my locs where thinning from roots and I would go months from getting them retwist they got to point I had to keep combing them so they can be thick but I started loosing my head full of locs that’s why I made the decision of combining them out to start over and I’m soo happy with how they are plpz just don’t understand when I tell them it’s better not for looks but to know your hair is full healthy and happy spiritually
Very true!!! I plan on having my hair rewtwisted regularly simply b/c I enjoy the “neater” look. My hair will grow in its own either way 👍🏾 Your locks are BEAUTIFUL!!
Great video. After interlocking for my first year, I reached the same conclusion, and have not done anything except separate my locs since July. Roots are thicker, hair is fuller, and time is saved. Your locs are beautiful, btw.
@@hardbodyvontaee1933 no! Of course not! I interlocked because my hair is soft, and that was the easiest, fastest way for me. Generally, when people say “Freeform” they literally just wash and that’s it - no separating or interlocking or twisting. I would call what my hair is semi-Freeform, as I started with interlocking and have not twisted or interlocked since - only separate at the roots.
Dread locks where never made to look pretty from Jamaica but retwisting is doin nothing but weakening the root and thinning the hair I only twisted mine once but keep them separated or two strand
im done retwistin after i hit like 1-1/2yrs💯 i just dont wanna stop yet bc i havent reached the phase where my growth actually shows yet..once my locs touch my shoulders then i’ll be good
I'm semi free forming my daughter's hair, we're 4months in and frizz is real. Free form is working for her because she has autism with sensory challenges. Seemingly her locs will look like yours. I'll keep following you for maintenance tips.
I’m almost five months in, and my retwist only last three days max! I honestly loveeee the thicker new growth look with my locs as well. Once I hit my six month mark, I am doing semi free form
Thank you for sharing. I'm 2 yrs in and I retwist once a month. I'm sitting here watching this vid after washing and deciding not to retwist. I'm thinking I'm going to go longer between the retwist. I'm also thinking about having some crocheting done down the line.
You are making alot of sense that's exactly how I think because I always beleive that i have to if my hair looking neat but i notice everytime I do it over the period of time it start to gets thin especially the front of my hair it's thinning more than the back so I'm willing to really try something different n see if it works for me I really enjoy watching yr videos
Thanks for sharing! I’m 2 years loc’d & my last retwist was 6 months ago! I don’t plan on retwisting again for various reasons. Luckily, for me, my new growth grows with my locs so no maintenance is needed. I’m excited to see what my locs look like as the years progress😊 It’s good to note that not everyone can semifreeform tho due to the way their hair locs. If you have new growth that grows away from the loc, then regular maintenance (retwists) will be needed in order to avoid thinning. The loc that you showed on your hairline could have that issue & that’s why it seems like it’s thinning. The hairs surrounding it aren’t incorporated into that loc (a.k.a the new growth doesn’t grow with / attached to the loc) & so the base is not as full as it could be. I hope that makes sense. Also, Congratss on graduating college🥳🎉! What was your major/minor & have you found it hard to find a job in that field?
Thank you for your comment! I agree that semi-freeforming probably isn't everyone's jam. What you said definitely made sense. I will certainly consider the possibility that the hair grows away from the loc in some areas, that was a great observation. Maybe I'll be able to better tell in the months to come as they continue to mature. Thanks for the congrats! I graduated from WSSU with a BS in Exercise Physiology. I did not find it difficult to find a job in my field because a lot of people become fitness trainers, coaches, or go on to Physical Therapy School. I chose to start my own business as a mindfulness coach for athletes and also recently snagged a job at L.A. Fitness in sales. I feel like my major may have an advantage over other majors when it comes to finding a job because the fitness industry is so lucrative
I’m still Re twisting. I’m 10 months in my journey. Due to I work with the public I have to be careful of how thy look. Maybe after I get to the length I want I will slow down the RE twisting.
I'm 64 and almost 4months into my loc journey. I agree with EVERYTHING you just said. I still like the "crisp parts" and not so much the thick roots because I have soft hair that only lasts one week with stringy strands ib between that REALLY gets ob my nerves. 🤨, I HAVE learned to interlock or braid for a neater look. Again, everything you said in this video applies to what I've experienced so far. I'm following and subscribing.😁💕 P.S. The profile pic is very old.
I loved today's video and hearing your story on your lock journey. Personally im not sure if I'd ever get locs but I definitely so want long hair since my grandfather had longer hair it was SO bad ass I freaking loves it he had like a pony tail
Im 1 year and half locked in I just recently got my second retwist ever I have semi Freeform Locs this is probably going to be my last retwist I don’t know yet but it’s a known fact that retwist are not supposed to lock up your hair it’s supposed to KEEP YOUR NEW GROWTH IN PLACE IN TO HELP IT LOCK UP but your new growth is not going to lock up within one retwist you have to constantly keep doing it which is pretty pointless if you think about it you’re better off just reforming your new growth people want their dreads to look super neat all The time which is perfectly fine but trying to make it looks super neat it was destroying their locks because there are not allowing their dreadlocks to do its own thing people tend to forget that dreadlocks are very unpredictable Dreadlocks are supposed to do whatever they want to do(which is freeforming etc) instead of people try to control on how they want their locks to look which ends up being really bad for the hair that’s why I’m against having made sections(such as having‘s squared box sections stc) Having made sections is what can lead to locs falling out because you had your sections made for you rather than having natural sections and the locks are supposed to have natural sections having made sections can lead to locks falling out because what if there isn’t enough hair in that section etc which is why I prefer the semi freeform or freeform Route Trust me everything I said I know what I’m talking about from personal experience with my last set of locs
This is defintiely valid and know some of these things to be real for me too. I think also, some people are able to do these things without damaging their locs and others may learn in time from experience what they ought to do to better maintain healthy locs, thanks for your comment!
I want my hair to loc uniformed and neat in a certain formation and shape so I guess it depends on the look your going for on rather or not if you want to retwist it or not
I like that. I've been shampooing and going with my shrunken locks. It looks okay but I'm still getting used to it........ I'll try a braid out or twist out. Thank-you Sis
But ultimately, as you said, and I completely agree, there isn’t a need to really be re-twisting every six months to a year if your hair is healthy and is able to form tight enough locks and retain moisture and overall integrity without someone going in and palm rolling AK re-winding up the ropes
I love the look of semi free form. I started my locs almost 2 months ago and I think I'm going to just let them be. Hopefully gonna save a lot of money as well.
Hey. I just want to comment on your comment about how requesting doesn’t really do much. In my opinion, you’re not wrong. Anybody who goes for a regular re-twist whether it be every month to six or plus, it doesn’t really change the overall shape of the hair as well as the integrity of the lock. I’ll re-twisting does is show to a degree which points in your hair week and if you think of it like a rope, You wind it back up it gets tighter. With the oils and natural kinking and nodding of the hair, what you achieve is a technique or term called reconstruction. Almost like body recomposition when you’re working out and trying to achieve a new physique
Thank you! And I do, Im not posting on it currently but it's geared towards athletes and mental health. I'm planning to start it back up in 2022 anchor.fm/holistifit-talks
Truly appreciate this video. Your locs are gorgeous! I am 3 1/2 months in and I really don't want to get a retwist again. I LOVE the thick roots and I hate the neat and clean retwist look. I definitely want thick locs. I don't like the way I look with a fresh retwist. At all! This is my 2nd set of locs. I had locs in my late 20s and always kept it retwisted for the most part. I don't want that this time around. I can't wait for my hair to mature!
Thank you for your comment and support I truly appreciate it! The thick loc look is IT! I love it too on anyone so glad you found what works for you and your will mature in due time trust 🙏🏾
ive never rlly liked retwist either,obviously constant retwisting is gonna damage ur roots and ahir but to me it seems like just a design/fresh thing, u can still clean ur hair without retwist, theres just something about the frizziness that i absolutely enjoy wit my locs, i know this makes some fold on the beginning of their loc journey but i absolutely love the semi messy wet locs with a fresh cut, i also found myself not fussing as much over it
Yes I see the same as well, retwists are great for the look but may not be necessary for most in the loc community. That's a great observation about your journey 🙌🏾
I don’t like retwist, I like semi free form locs and I hate people telling me oooh you need a retwist like I don’t like that scalp look it’s just not for me
I'm 8 months into my loc journey I'm doing wick locs I'm never doing retwists cause I had loc extentions and the plan was to lock in with my natural hair however that was causing my hair to break so I took out my dread extentons cut my hair in 2019 grew out my hair (the middle) I started my wick locs Feb 2021 and I've only done maintainance once (May 2021) my next wick maintenance is in 6 weeks then in 2022 I'll only be doing loc maintenance twice a year I also plan to dye my hair every 2 years no bleach just colour (Red) Thanks for the video
@@holisticflo you're welcome they are very unique and since my hair has been growing out over the last few months I've had a lot of people on the street compliment me and tell me how much they love my hair In the next few weeks I'm going to be doing a wick maintenance video for RUclips I'm really looking forward to it
Great video on Freeform locs, really refreshing to see Akan (one of the best rappers from Ghana) at 7:09, really wish i could have started out my locs journey from the start freeform. But it's hard when you're living in a society with predominantly euro-centric beauty standards :(
Thank you for your comment! And I didn't even know that was a rapper from Ghana that is so cool! I found that picture on this app for free photos called Pixels Also, I understand feeling like living in your most authentic form is difficult, which is still difficult for me to accept at times.
I can’t get wit no unkept locs that make me look like I’m homeless or on drugs when I’m not. I like the messy bed hair look sometimes but after awhile imma need my retwist
Oh, yeah. Also, I'm thinking about breaking from tradition, and combing my dreads out, and rocking this African style called Yoruba Kiko. I like the kiko look, a ton. It's beautiful, and it's a protective style, and it honors the guideline for hair as set forth by God.
Oh wow I have never heard it being called that but I have seen that look on many people! Go for it if that is how you want to honor God I support that and am so happy for you on it!
I'm on my 7th month, I retwisted every month, well I've interlocked twice. And I have decided to stop retwisting or interlocking. I don't know how this will affect how my locs look, but I'll just let my locs be from now. If I retwist, I'll probably retwist semi-annually or quarterly.
Thank you! I personally try to use the least amount of product as possible. I have this soap by Nubian Heritage that I SWEAR by. I use it on my face and body and it keeps my skin bright and acne free. It's the bar soap in the lemongrass and tea tree scent. I also love rose water to moisturize my skin and hair. I believe highly in moisturizing from the inside out so of course water is key. I drink mostly alkaline water (I think) I'm not sure of the brand but its more pH balanced than most purified water so I think that helps a lot. Mentally and physically Im aware of the energy I surround myself as far as people and emotions are concerned
@@holisticflo Thank you so much for the tips💯I recently learned that I have to disassociate from people and stop letting others know my plights and successes. Again, gracias mucho grande
Yes I hate doing my hair period. I event hated doing anything to it when it was processed. I'm just not a hair person..I just wanted to get up n do as little maintenance on my hair as possible..thats why I chose locs..I only resist for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries n thats not a lot..probably 6 times in a year..
Hey goddesses nd godds I’m 1month in an I started with 2 strand twist nd I decided to let my ether do what it wonts . I fell in love with it since I started growing my ether .
I’m 4 months in goin on 5 and i like my hair frizzy than the manicured look it’s just my hair is soft..and u hit it on the money i counted 3 times since i started i got caught in the rain 🌧 every time and my hair sweat 😓 my retwist only last a week
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I stopped interlocking 4 months ago and it feels like "freedom at last!". It took my 6 year old telling me she didnt want her locs manipulated anymore. "Mummy can you just wash and dry my hair and leave it? I like it like that". When I was her age I thought of my 4c hair as ugly but I'm so glad my daughter thinks having locs is the most beautiful thing ever.
I love that! 🥰
That is so beautiful! I love that your little one listened to her inner self that wanted to be expressed through her hair ❤️
I love this!
how often were you interlocking?
Yes! Your daughter is so wise!
Straight to the point without a bunch of filler?!
Unbelievable!! 😍😍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Right ❤️
I’m 1 year loc’ed and I’ve only retwisted once. Just from laziness. I don’t see the point in retwisting it so often. I like the way mine look without a retwist. Very similar to yours. Thank you for the video
Thank you for your comment and so glad the videos resonated
I understand , I hate the retwist look, be too much scalp showing
@@camcam_5643 lol
I prefer not to see my scalp.I like it kinda messy ❤❤
@@vibranthang13me too because it makes locks look thicker and healthier!🥰
I've had my locs for 13 years and you are on the right track. Retwist are pointless. Thickness equals length and strength. I combined my locs years ago and it was the best decision I ever made. My locs wouldn't be as long if I didnt!
Ayyee thick loc gang! Thanks for your comment
This is why I chose locs almost 3 years ago. I leave my hair alone and let it flourish! I haven’t retwisted in 2.5 years and my roots have never been thicker. I’ll separate them every other wash day which takes about a minute! Thanks for this affirming viewpoint!
Thanks for watching and commenting and sharing your experience 🙏🏾 beautiful loc journey!
How often do you wash your hair?
@@annieburns7489 Typically once a week. If I've been working out or out in the garden, then a couple of times during the week.
Beautiful video and beautiful hair, I'm 21 and after years of wearing fake box braids that my mom taught me how to do when I was 13 I started my loc journey last year with my locs above my ears and now they are to my chin and down my neck. I was so scared to step out and go natural but now here I am. I had a very strong feeling to stop retwisting and I felt that my locs were getting skinny and I hated the feeling and thought of snapping my hair to get perfect box sections. So after watching this video it is definately confirmation for me to stop retwisting and just letting my hair do what it wants. Thanks for the video!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! Im so glad the video resonated with you!
Hello 👋🏾, I’m 2 months in along with my 7 year old daughter. We started with two strand twist. We wash once a week and we Don’t retwist. I started with the mindset of not being a slave to my head or hers. She’s the happiest she’s ever been and she doesn’t worry about her hair. I consider this to be a sort of freedom I’ve built for her and myself.
Hi! I'm so glad you found this sense of freedom for you and your daughter! Welcome to the community
I love it!!!
How is grooming your hair to look neat and kept being a slave lol wow
I also like the natural frizzy look of my dreads
Yesss lovin it
Your locs are my hair goals. I like locs better when they aren’t retwisted. And I like them on the frizzier side.
Thank you! And i agree. Frizzy locs >>
I've had locs for 23 years; all I do is wash, condition, separate, and oil my scalp. Most people I see that retwist regularly cut their hair due to thinning. Not to mention the excessive costs associated with salon-manicured locs, lol.
Thanks for sharing. I certainly agree that locs only require minimal maintenance
Now that's an eye opener for me. I'm almost 9 months in and I have microlocs via interlocking which I do pay a pretty penny for but you have me thinking that I could do what you do and still maintain somewhat of the grid and neat appearance.
Thank you for setting the record straight , as soon as I noticed thinning I stopped retwisting
You’re welcome!
Exactly same, especially around the egdes of my hair
Out of all the videos, I have watched since I started my lock journey one year ago today. It makes so much sense. I am an older woman with gray hair. I also have thinning problems in the top of my head, which was not getting better by me trying to lock it. Now that I have stopped, manipulating my hair as much as in the past I can see new growth. I am so happy I took the time to watch your video. I am more convinced that I need to do Freeform lacking.❤
That is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing
1. The cadence and tone of your voice is so calming lol 🕊
2. Your style is dope af 👾
3. I agree with all the points you made. My hair has been asking me to semi-free form because it is the next stage of my liberation from trying to control everything in life. I’m excited to see what it looks like in a more natural state.
Thanks for making this. I’m subscribing and checking out some of your other vids 😎
Thank you for your comment and compliments!
Semi-freeforming certainly takes away the want/need to have control and have everything in place and look nice and neat. Because we can never have full control over everything which is symbolic in our relationship with our hair. Some things just dont need to be “controlled” or “tamed” like they’re an animal lol
@@holisticflo of course! No problem. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I absolutely agree too with what you are saying about control. I have set my intentions for this year to stay focused on my own mental and spiritual growth while my hair teaches me to release what I cannot control to the Divine. My hair is loc’d while i’m freeing myself! Lol.
There is actually a science and reasoning to what you're saying. With afro hair this is what actually happens it's just likely that looser textured hair may take a bit longer, but for anyone going to the salon to get those banging ass retwists styles, I'm here to tell you, if you naturally start to feel as if this is the route you want to go or you don't feel a need to keep getting retwists go with that. I started doing that I didn't retwist for 6 months, and the stylist started throwing shade about me not going for 6 months. Mind you my locs were thicker which I like them better that way, and they looked just fine too. Anyone shading you for not going to drop money in their pocket is not respecting what you might feel for your OWN hair. It's about the money they're getting from you, so if you happen to experience that from anyone, do not let them touch your hair learn to retwist on your own or leave it as is. (my own opinion) because locticians who are experienced and actually with the spiritual alignment of your hair won't do you like that and the difference is they care about hair for all they people not just the money. You'll sacrifice a more pubically acceptable look for one that your spirit resonates or naturally leans towards. That's no shade on anyone who likes getting styles, I'm just saying, my personal take. Great video again.
Wowwww this is the truth!
I have never gone to a loctician before. However, I did have a hairdresser before and you’re right. Anyone that gives a service is prone to be concerned about how much business they are getting, and their client retention, rather than the sole needs of the individual client.
That, or they may simply push their own agenda onto their clients and possibly unintentionally mislead them in their loc journey/natural hair journey because that’s the way the have to operate to have a successful business.
I believe this is why a lot of semi free formers and free formers are not relying on the input of others to help guide their journey, but have taken it into their own hands physically
I started with two strand twist. 5 months later I'm loving my nappy locs!
Yesss!! Loving it too
I stopped interlocking my locs in 2018. Next month it will be 13 years of having them . I just wash, separate sometimes and moisturise with rose water and oil. It is the best decision I've made. I feel so free
Yess free those antennae! So glad you found that choice for yourself
Amazing content. Seriously listening to you was like a breath of fresh air. I started locs last year and combed them out because people said it wasn’t looking “clean” I started them back up again almost 2 months ago,. I interlocked once and now I’m freeforming. My hair never would take to a retwist and I never attempted to see a ‘loctician’ because I really don’t see the need to if my hair is to grow out of its head the way the higher being intended. New subscriber btw! Thanks for this video!!
Thanks for your comment, so glad you found what resonated with you and thanks so much for the sub! ❤️
ur aura was poppin soon as the video started😊😊
Thank you! ☺️
I just cut off my 4 1/2 years of micro locs to start my freeform journey and I'm excited to be free of manicured locs. I felt like I was a prisoner of them and I couldn't take it any more!
Edit: I reinstalled micro locs 🤣
Congrats on starting your new journey and freeing yourself!
Is this the only way to get free form or semi free form after interloc ?
I don’t have locs yet but am seriously considering it. I think the thin roots when re-twisting happens because cleaning up the parts causes breakage at the roots. I want semi free form locs for that reason. I love the “unpolished” look anyway and love seeing how hair can take it’s own form.
I agree semi-freeform is beautiful and, well, free like it implies lol!
I started my locs on Nov. 10th 2020 and concur with your observations: frequent "retwisting" does more to delay locking as well as damage roots and new growth, than prolonged intervals between retwisting or freeforming does. I commend you for and resonate with your decision to abstain from "taming" your tresses (though I, prior to locking and throughout my semi-natural days, have long been compelled to 'play with' my roots. Partly because of how foreign my own hair texture has always been to me which now translates into compulsively 'twisting' my locs). At this point I alternate between wanting to cut them off, as I miss my long, thick and versatile curls, and loving my "low-maintenance" locs. From the start I wanted them thick, and sadly I started with a sub-par loctician so thickness varies but being prone to loyalty and perseverance, I committed to this journey before it began and your video has reinvigorated my dedication and resolve. Especially with your proud display of all-natural beauty! Much love queen!
I must say, this is one of the most articulate comments i have ever read lol. Thank you for your helpful feedback!
It's crazy how something that grows out of out on body can feel foreign, right? It's relatable though!
Much love to you and thanks for the compliments 🙏🏾
Ur semi free form locs r cute af boo , clean but also natural looking . I’m finna start growing mine like that again
Thank you! And go for it forreal
I just started my locs a week ago and I’ve already decided that I won’t be getting my first retwist until month 2 or 3…I just prefer thick locs and I love the full fluffy look..yours look amazing btw 🥰 and those brows 😩❤️
Yayy congrats on starting your loc journey!
So glad you love the content and thanks for the compliments ☺️❤️
I am glad i found this video. I thought we needed to retwist for it to loc. I was frustrated because they always unravel. Its good to know that retwisting is actually bad for my hair
I wouldnt say its "bad" because its not directly damaging but it doesnt help the process of locing lol. But ik what you meant
I totally understand your point ! Because my hair is still short , for me it’s a must to do a retwist every month 🤷🏾♀️, when my hair will be longer I plan on doing a retwist every 2-3 months. And I don’t know why but I find it sooooo satisfying when ppl retwist their locs after a long period of time 🤩
I agree it is satisfying when you see that, especially because the roots are thicker and there's a lot more new growth 😂
Yes retwist is ALL about aesthetics... I caught on at the beginning of my 3rd month... retwisting was not for me... freedom for me means letting your locs do what they do without constant manipulating💃🏽✌🏾
Yes! 👏🏾
That is so logical! I have been locked for 3.5 years and before for 12 years. I use to always groom/twist my locs. This time around I’m older and my hair is graying and thinning so I have stopped twisting my locs after a wash and I do notice them lock much quicker!! I also braid them some times after a wash and take them after after my hair dries, that also helps to loc them up.
Your voice is so soothing and I really love your hair!!!! It looks great and it suits you!!! And you started your locs on my birthday 🎉 as well.
Thank you so much 🙏🏾 and Happy Belated birthday thats so cool 🎉🎉
@@holisticflo Aww 🥰 Thank you so much!!! 🤍💜
I saw a retwist transformation it gave me anxiety…. The manipulation was exhausting to watch. Free form locs are beautiful. Your locs looks so beautiful.
The anxiety 😂 wow but thanks for the comment I love freeform locs
I needed this. Many thanks for your extremely enlightening and well spoken insight. Love and blessings to you. ⚡️
You're welcome im glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve agreed to freeform also it’s been 2 months no retwist and I’m loving how thick my roots are. I separate at the roots when I wash and I oil and let my locs be and I’m loving the way my hair feels 🥰❤️ you’ve inspired me to commit to my journey even more! Thank you !
Thank you for sharing! Amazing and glad my video could help you in making that journey more clear for yoursef! 🙌🏾
You’re so pretty and I can listen to you talk all day..thanks for taking your time to give us this info. I really enjoy your channel
You are so welcome and thank you!
I just love the way your locs look .
Thank you!
Wow love this, I'm out here stressing because I thought you had to retwist for it to stay loced. I sweat so much so I was wasting my time retwisting the front every other day
Nope not at all!
Thank you I had mine for about 6months now so yea this video help me. A lot you have a new fan here
Soo glad it was helpful thank you for the support and welcome to the channel! You have love and support here 🙏🏾☺️
Facts! Listen to your body and don’t compare. Good video.
Yess. Thank you! 🙌🏾
You are so beautiful and your hair is gorgeous! I am only 1 month and 2 week lock’d. I actually was thinking the same thing this morning. I was feeling my hair and the locs that unraveled were more loc’d than the ones that were retwisted. Also the pain of getting my hair done. The lack of care from a beautician when doing natural hair was just beyond me. I will be trying this out 🙏🏾😇♥️
Thanks! And glad the video was helpful 🫶🏾
I just comb out my 21/2 years of locs to restart my freeform when I first started I had freeform and I listen to other to get retwist and style and got to point my locs where thinning from roots and I would go months from getting them retwist they got to point I had to keep combing them so they can be thick but I started loosing my head full of locs that’s why I made the decision of combining them out to start over and I’m soo happy with how they are plpz just don’t understand when I tell them it’s better not for looks but to know your hair is full healthy and happy spiritually
Yes! So glad you found what resonated with you spiritually
Totally agree… retwisting is counterproductive
Oh and you will see length in due time just like maintenance locs. It’s so much freedom I can’t stress that enough
I agree I think they grow more the more we leave them be 🙌🏾
Your locs are so full and juicy! I enjoyed your delivery in this video. Subbed.
Thanks for the compliment and the sub! So glad you enjoyed
Very true!!! I plan on having my hair rewtwisted regularly simply b/c I enjoy the “neater” look. My hair will grow in its own either way 👍🏾 Your locks are BEAUTIFUL!!
Yes that is valid I like the neater look on others too either way is beautiful. Thank you! ☺️
Great video. After interlocking for my first year, I reached the same conclusion, and have not done anything except separate my locs since July. Roots are thicker, hair is fuller, and time is saved. Your locs are beautiful, btw.
Glad you came to that realization and l listened to what your locs needed! Thank you! 🙌🏾
Is this the only way to get free form from starting with interlock?
@@hardbodyvontaee1933 no! Of course not! I interlocked because my hair is soft, and that was the easiest, fastest way for me. Generally, when people say “Freeform” they literally just wash and that’s it - no separating or interlocking or twisting. I would call what my hair is semi-Freeform, as I started with interlocking and have not twisted or interlocked since - only separate at the roots.
Def just earned another subscriber
Thank you!
Thank you 🙏🏾 starting my non retwist journey now 🌱
Im glad for you! Welcome to the journey
just restarted my locs and i said i was sticking with freeform locs i dont like the neat look of locs so thank you for this video .
You're welcome, thanks for watching and commenting!
i can listen to you all day 💙
Aww tank you! 🥺
Dread locks where never made to look pretty from Jamaica but retwisting is doin nothing but weakening the root and thinning the hair I only twisted mine once but keep them separated or two strand
My fav video on RUclips by far I agree with everything loc’d n 3 weeks now n I love the roots out!!! Love your look too 😍 I’m inspired
Aww Im so glad you love the video and it’s your fav on RUclips I’m honored! ☺️ and thank you for the compliment 🙏🏾
im done retwistin after i hit like 1-1/2yrs💯 i just dont wanna stop yet bc i havent reached the phase where my growth actually shows yet..once my locs touch my shoulders then i’ll be good
i also kinda like the look where ppl have long mature dreads and when they put them up its kinda a afro at the roots
Glad I found this video I’m 15 months in and had 9-10 retwist. Huge waste of money and don’t plan on getting another one so they can get thick.
Im glad you found it helpful!
I'm semi free forming my daughter's hair, we're 4months in and frizz is real. Free form is working for her because she has autism with sensory challenges. Seemingly her locs will look like yours. I'll keep following you for maintenance tips.
Sounds great! 🙌🏾
I’m almost five months in, and my retwist only last three days max! I honestly loveeee the thicker new growth look with my locs as well. Once I hit my six month mark, I am doing semi free form
If you have thicker locs, the retwist might not last as long, I had the same problem
Thank you for sharing. I'm 2 yrs in and I retwist once a month. I'm sitting here watching this vid after washing and deciding not to retwist. I'm thinking I'm going to go longer between the retwist. I'm also thinking about having some crocheting done down the line.
You're welcome and thanks for sharing as well!
You are making alot of sense that's exactly how I think because I always beleive that i have to if my hair looking neat but i notice everytime I do it over the period of time it start to gets thin especially the front of my hair it's thinning more than the back so I'm willing to really try something different n see if it works for me I really enjoy watching yr videos
Thanks for sharing! I’m 2 years loc’d & my last retwist was 6 months ago! I don’t plan on retwisting again for various reasons. Luckily, for me, my new growth grows with my locs so no maintenance is needed. I’m excited to see what my locs look like as the years progress😊
It’s good to note that not everyone can semifreeform tho due to the way their hair locs. If you have new growth that grows away from the loc, then regular maintenance (retwists) will be needed in order to avoid thinning. The loc that you showed on your hairline could have that issue & that’s why it seems like it’s thinning. The hairs surrounding it aren’t incorporated into that loc (a.k.a the new growth doesn’t grow with / attached to the loc) & so the base is not as full as it could be. I hope that makes sense.
Also, Congratss on graduating college🥳🎉! What was your major/minor & have you found it hard to find a job in that field?
Thank you for your comment!
I agree that semi-freeforming probably isn't everyone's jam. What you said definitely made sense. I will certainly consider the possibility that the hair grows away from the loc in some areas, that was a great observation. Maybe I'll be able to better tell in the months to come as they continue to mature.
Thanks for the congrats! I graduated from WSSU with a BS in Exercise Physiology. I did not find it difficult to find a job in my field because a lot of people become fitness trainers, coaches, or go on to Physical Therapy School. I chose to start my own business as a mindfulness coach for athletes and also recently snagged a job at L.A. Fitness in sales. I feel like my major may have an advantage over other majors when it comes to finding a job because the fitness industry is so lucrative
@@holisticflo Oh wow, there are so many avenues to find a job w/ your major! Being a mindfulness coach sounds awesome!
@@Mdee17 In my last semester of college, I got certified as a meditation instructor so I was able to combine mindfulness/meditation with athleticism!
@@holisticflo That’s so interesting! Big big congratss🎉
I’m still Re twisting. I’m 10 months in my journey. Due to I work with the public I have to be careful of how thy look. Maybe after I get to the length I want I will slow down the RE twisting.
Totally understandable and valid to still re-twist given your work environment. In time, we do what we feel we are ready for.
dis was the sign i needed thank you
You're welcome!
I'm 64 and almost 4months into my loc journey. I agree with EVERYTHING you just said. I still like the "crisp parts" and not so much the thick roots because I have soft hair that only lasts one week with stringy strands ib between that REALLY gets ob my nerves. 🤨, I HAVE learned to interlock or braid for a neater look.
Again, everything you said in this video applies to what I've experienced so far. I'm following and subscribing.😁💕
P.S. The profile pic is very old.
Thanks so much for your comment! I greatly appreciate the sub and support and so glad your know what works for your hair!
I loved today's video and hearing your story on your lock journey. Personally im not sure if I'd ever get locs but I definitely so want long hair since my grandfather had longer hair it was SO bad ass I freaking loves it he had like a pony tail
Thanks for your comment! Go for the long hair im sure it would be a look
Great starter intro
Thank you!
Your hair is so beautiful.
Thank you
Love your shirt and your hair is freakin awesome. Appreciate the content.
Edit: the knotting part hits home.
Thank you for sending your love and so glad you enjoy the content! 🙏🏾
Im 1 year and half locked in I just recently got my second retwist ever I have semi Freeform Locs this is probably going to be my last retwist I don’t know yet but it’s a known fact that retwist are not supposed to lock up your hair it’s supposed to KEEP YOUR NEW GROWTH IN PLACE IN TO HELP IT LOCK UP but your new growth is not going to lock up within one retwist you have to constantly keep doing it which is pretty pointless if you think about it you’re better off just reforming your new growth people want their dreads to look super neat all
The time which is perfectly fine but trying to make it looks super neat it was destroying their locks because there are not allowing their dreadlocks to do its own thing people tend to forget that dreadlocks are very unpredictable Dreadlocks are supposed to do whatever they want to do(which is freeforming etc) instead of people try to control on how they want their locks to look which ends up being really bad for the hair that’s why I’m against having made sections(such as having‘s squared box sections stc) Having made sections is what can lead to locs falling out because you had your sections made for you rather than having natural sections and the locks are supposed to have natural sections having made sections can lead to locks falling out because what if there isn’t enough hair in that section etc which is why I prefer the semi freeform or freeform Route Trust me everything I said I know what I’m talking about from personal experience with my last set of locs
This is defintiely valid and know some of these things to be real for me too. I think also, some people are able to do these things without damaging their locs and others may learn in time from experience what they ought to do to better maintain healthy locs, thanks for your comment!
@@holisticflo thank you for noticing!
I want my hair to loc uniformed and neat in a certain formation and shape so I guess it depends on the look your going for on rather or not if you want to retwist it or not
Yes exactly thats true
You make very valid points...something to think about. I'm going on 2 weeks loc'd
Congrats on starting your loc journey! So glad you enjoyed the video too and the points I made 🙏🏾
I like that. I've been shampooing and going with my shrunken locks. It looks okay but I'm still getting used to it........
I'll try a braid out or twist out.
Thank-you Sis
Keep with the journey! I'm glad my video was able to help
But ultimately, as you said, and I completely agree, there isn’t a need to really be re-twisting every six months to a year if your hair is healthy and is able to form tight enough locks and retain moisture and overall integrity without someone going in and palm rolling AK re-winding up the ropes
Yes I agree! and to each his own also
I love the look of semi free form. I started my locs almost 2 months ago and I think I'm going to just let them be. Hopefully gonna save a lot of money as well.
Definitely a 💴 saver
Yessss I Really love you love you thank you so much okkk please keep me posted on your locs thanks
Glad you love the content thanks for the support!
Hey. I just want to comment on your comment about how requesting doesn’t really do much.
In my opinion, you’re not wrong. Anybody who goes for a regular re-twist whether it be every month to six or plus, it doesn’t really change the overall shape of the hair as well as the integrity of the lock. I’ll re-twisting does is show to a degree which points in your hair week and if you think of it like a rope, You wind it back up it gets tighter. With the oils and natural kinking and nodding of the hair, what you achieve is a technique or term called reconstruction. Almost like body recomposition when you’re working out and trying to achieve a new physique
Thanks for your comments! Very insightful about the structure of a rope and relating that to locs
You have a nice voice. Do you have a podcast?
Thank you! And I do, Im not posting on it currently but it's geared towards athletes and mental health. I'm planning to start it back up in 2022
anchor.fm/holistifit-talks
Truly appreciate this video. Your locs are gorgeous! I am 3 1/2 months in and I really don't want to get a retwist again. I LOVE the thick roots and I hate the neat and clean retwist look. I definitely want thick locs. I don't like the way I look with a fresh retwist. At all! This is my 2nd set of locs. I had locs in my late 20s and always kept it retwisted for the most part. I don't want that this time around. I can't wait for my hair to mature!
Thank you for your comment and support I truly appreciate it!
The thick loc look is IT! I love it too on anyone so glad you found what works for you and your will mature in due time trust 🙏🏾
Same I’m 4months on my locs. I going two months with out a retwist
Always loved thick shabby roots!!!! Retwist every 3 months👍🏾👍🏾
Yess! I love it
Great video 👍🏿! Thanks for sharing ❤️!
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it
@@holisticflo You’re welcome ☺️!
Will you do a loc tour please of your locs! They look great 👍🏾
Thank you! I did a loc tour a few weeks ago on my channel here is the video:
ruclips.net/video/kkW5jqQcp5w/видео.html
ive never rlly liked retwist either,obviously constant retwisting is gonna damage ur roots and ahir but to me it seems like just a design/fresh thing, u can still clean ur hair without retwist, theres just something about the frizziness that i absolutely enjoy wit my locs, i know this makes some fold on the beginning of their loc journey but i absolutely love the semi messy wet locs with a fresh cut, i also found myself not fussing as much over it
Yes I see the same as well, retwists are great for the look but may not be necessary for most in the loc community. That's a great observation about your journey 🙌🏾
i’m on month 3 no retwist and I love how nappy they look
Every single hair type locks by itself
agreed
I realized that retwiced makes it thin..
I have fine hair and the clean look is not for me...
so I don't reloc till couple of months . .
That’s great you found what works for you!
I don’t like retwist, I like semi free form locs and I hate people telling me oooh you need a retwist like I don’t like that scalp look it’s just not for me
I'm 8 months into my loc journey
I'm doing wick locs
I'm never doing retwists cause I had loc extentions and the plan was to lock in with my natural hair however that was causing my hair to break so I took out my dread extentons cut my hair in 2019 grew out my hair (the middle)
I started my wick locs Feb 2021 and I've only done maintainance once (May 2021) my next wick maintenance is in 6 weeks then in 2022 I'll only be doing loc maintenance twice a year
I also plan to dye my hair every 2 years no bleach just colour (Red)
Thanks for the video
Gotta love the wicks! Seriously they're so unique to me I love the look of that. Good stuff thanks for the comment
@@holisticflo you're welcome they are very unique and since my hair has been growing out over the last few months I've had a lot of people on the street compliment me and tell me how much they love my hair
In the next few weeks I'm going to be doing a wick maintenance video for RUclips I'm really looking forward to it
I haven’t retwisted my hair in a few weeks. Retwisting for me never lasted. I will no longer retwist my hair. I love the feel of the thick roots.
Your beautiful! Your eyebrows are EVERYTHING! Do you plan on doing another type of retie method like interlocking?
Thank you! And no I don't plan on doing any other method
Great video on Freeform locs, really refreshing to see Akan (one of the best rappers from Ghana) at 7:09, really wish i could have started out my locs journey from the start freeform. But it's hard when you're living in a society with predominantly euro-centric beauty standards :(
Thank you for your comment! And I didn't even know that was a rapper from Ghana that is so cool! I found that picture on this app for free photos called Pixels
Also, I understand feeling like living in your most authentic form is difficult, which is still difficult for me to accept at times.
I can’t get wit no unkept locs that make me look like I’m homeless or on drugs when I’m not. I like the messy bed hair look sometimes but after awhile imma need my retwist
Understood
Amazing eyebrows~ Beautiful
Thank you!
*everyone is saying get a retwist get that get this I don't want that I wanna free form forever*
Thats wassup 👏🏾👏🏾
Oh, yeah. Also, I'm thinking about breaking from tradition, and combing my dreads out, and rocking this African style called Yoruba Kiko. I like the kiko look, a ton. It's beautiful, and it's a protective style, and it honors the guideline for hair as set forth by God.
Oh wow I have never heard it being called that but I have seen that look on many people! Go for it if that is how you want to honor God I support that and am so happy for you on it!
i actually HATE seeing parts in my hair lol... i love the way ur hair looks!! and im crushing on ur eye brows OMG🥰😍😍😍
Thanks for commenting! 🙏🏾❤️
Started my second loc journey recently and this time is different🤗 I really want to semi freeform 🌱😍 I just don’t wanna bother my hair!
Whatever you choose your loc journey to be, it will be beautiful
Thanks for the info sis subbed!
Glad you enjoyed the content thank you!
I'm on my 7th month, I retwisted every month, well I've interlocked twice. And I have decided to stop retwisting or interlocking. I don't know how this will affect how my locs look, but I'll just let my locs be from now. If I retwist, I'll probably retwist semi-annually or quarterly.
It's great to go with the flow! It's great that you're listening to your hair and seeing what it needs 🙌🏾
Bro your skin plus your hair is goddess like no bap😭❤️What is your self care routine; physically and mentally
Thank you!
I personally try to use the least amount of product as possible.
I have this soap by Nubian Heritage that I SWEAR by. I use it on my face and body and it keeps my skin bright and acne free. It's the bar soap in the lemongrass and tea tree scent. I also love rose water to moisturize my skin and hair.
I believe highly in moisturizing from the inside out so of course water is key. I drink mostly alkaline water (I think) I'm not sure of the brand but its more pH balanced than most purified water so I think that helps a lot. Mentally and physically Im aware of the energy I surround myself as far as people and emotions are concerned
@@holisticflo Thank you so much for the tips💯I recently learned that I have to disassociate from people and stop letting others know my plights and successes. Again, gracias mucho grande
Yes I hate doing my hair period. I event hated doing anything to it when it was processed. I'm just not a hair person..I just wanted to get up n do as little maintenance on my hair as possible..thats why I chose locs..I only resist for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries n thats not a lot..probably 6 times in a year..
Im so glad you’re able to relate! To me that is one of the best benefits to having locs
Love your locs
Thank you!
Hey goddesses nd godds I’m 1month in an I started with 2 strand twist nd I decided to let my ether do what it wonts . I fell in love with it since I started growing my ether .
Gongrats on starting it will be a beautiful journey!
I’m 4 months in goin on 5 and i like my hair frizzy than the manicured look it’s just my hair is soft..and u hit it on the money i counted 3 times since i started i got caught in the rain 🌧 every time and my hair sweat 😓 my retwist only last a week
Yea that rain will get ya lol!
Great video. Thank you so much!!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it