I keep a box of aloe leaves for a number of uses. I used this method on my last re-twist after seeing your video ... loved it! All I used was aloe and a spray bottle of water with some coconut oil (which wasn't really necessary). I've tried blending aloe in the blender and making the gel previously and ended up with little particles of aloe in my hair (which was a no go ... I had to wash my hair again to get them out). I found rubbing it straight from the plant to my hair much better and super convenient! I loved the shine and softness of my hair after it dried. Thanks of the post! :-)
I love your videos, and I started my first locs at a salon. Second round I am having a friend do them for me. Not saying the salon was not great but I went through some surgeries in my past years. At 60, now is a new journey that will stay as long as I live. Your hair is a part of your wisdom, and who defines you.
akamouse100 Thank you so much. I use nothing but pure products. Coconut oil & water.. I was my hair with sulfer 8... Castor oil. and African Shea butter.
When I had my first set of locs in the 90's. I used to use the aloe vera plant the way you just did in your video. Lately in videos, I've been seeing people put it in a bowl, blend it, etc...and then wash it out. I was so confused because when I used it the way you did, my hair turned out great. Just as your hair did. I have my third set of locs now and I just bought a plant but after I saw how everyone washed it out I got confused. Thank you for confirming that I can go ahead and do it the way I always have. Your locs are beautiful...
Thank you for sharing this video! I decided to used it today to retwist my locs & I love the feeling that I no longer have to worry about my hair being oily. Good bye to (let's jam, bees wax etc). I love it
I use aloe on my face all the time but I have never tried it to retwist my locs. I can't wait to try this because I HATE using store gel on my locs because I just know there will be build up.
Look, the people telling me that locs are dirsty are the same ones who have heat damage and end up with traction alopecia, and at the age of 60 decide they want locs, but it won’t grow because they’re hair is too damaged to sprout 🤷🏽♀️
First, I would like to say you have definitely inspired me to try Aloe Vera now. I'm a year and half into my locs and still trying to figure some things out. Secondly, I'm happy to see someone else use a hand held dryer instead a hooded one!
I love the video. I forgot my shampoo when I traveled to Guyana. I had to use the aloe that was growing so thick in the bucket. Also I grow rosemary, and sage. You can dry them make a tea. use them as a rinse.
100% Haitian here and I totally relate.. Haitian parents are really...........iffy when it comes to locks. Always have to turn down their requests to take me to a barber.
I really liked this video. It helps me a lot to know different ways I can do locs and twists. I try my best to do all natural hairstyles. With myself and my family. And that is a nice hairstyle on you. Keep the videos coming!
I love your locs so much. You were my inspiration to start my locs. My locs will be 6 months on August 6th. I also wanted to say I have never left a comment on anyone's page but, I love watching you and your beautiful family. Thank you for giving awesome tips I look forward to seeing your future post and volgs.
I want traditional locks sooooooo bad, I have Sisterlocks 😐, they are okay but they are gonna make me a slave, traditional locks I could maintain myself but these, not. Your locks are beautiful 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 thank u so much for doing these videos & for the information. GOD BLESS.
Sisterlocks are very small intricately created locks using the interlocking process which are very easily styled due to their small size, they are quite versatile but I really have a love for traditional locks.
oh wow the way u apply the aloe vera is so logical and convenient. i never thought of applying it that way. i have dozens of aloe vera plants in my backyard but stopped using it as gel becuz i hated the application process (too messy) but now that i've seen this im gonna give it another try
This seems like such a convenient and effective way to retwist! do you still do this? If so, have you found any concerns with it? I planned on just using aloe gel from the shop
Love your locs! ❤️Just started my Loc journey 2 months ago. I have braid locs and having a hard time with my ends. To my fellow Haitian sista sak pase ayisien! I am now a new subscriber
Can I use ready made aloe Vera gel in/from the bottle? Btw... my Haitian in-laws have yet to comment on my locs. I don't think they like it. I'm different from the other daughters in-law with straight creamy crack hair 🤣 oh yeah btw I'm Jamaican 🇯🇲
They're not going to like Jack as long as its different. Haitians are very judgmental and colonized by French traditions which includes the straight hair, religious, and colorist folly. Girl continue to be yourself that's probably why your husband choose you and you chose him from the get go. I'm haitian. My father tripped when my husband put a doo rag on our son. He said only "thugs" wear that kind of stuff. I ran from that mentality. I have a tattoo and plan on getting more, a nose piercing etc.. I allowed my sons and daughters to get piercings. My older son is now on his loc journey so I'm here on this channel because of him. Hes made me his stylist 🙂. As long as it makes you happy who cares what your in laws think. As for your other in laws with the creamy crack on their heads reality is they're going to have to do much more than that to "please " their Haitian in laws. Even after all of that they will still talk sugar honey Iced Tea.
I love this video! I have been wearing locs for 8 years. I have been interlocing (expensive!) for the past two years because of the thinning from frequent palm rolling. And I am on the path of seriously thinking about chopping them off. but I have been researching the easiest methods of retwisting hair without thinning the locs and using natural aloe gel. Let me tell you, I love your technique from start to finished especially the edge control. I will definite give this method a try! I just need to find a place that sells aloe leaves. I checked publix near me in tamps, Fl and they do not carry it.
what it's looks so easy now thank u I'm glad I found your video it really helps I didn't kno u can use that plant for dreads and my mom buys it all the time thank u love your dimenstration👍👍👍
I did exactly what you did and is d worst, is just a few days i did it an every day i have to oil my scalp cause it looks like my hair aint wash for years an it dry an flaking
this make me wanna retwist my hair so bad but I have the smallest locs in the whole world and it's gonna take forever... I can feel my wrist hurting just thinking about it
This video was amazing and great tips and outstanding oh and I just have one question I’m curious and I just wanna know how long does it take for my hair to lock up using this method and I was going to make some in a jar because I just started my second new journey December 15 because I wanted mine my locs to be bigger and I’m just curious how long will it take for my hair to lock up using it on my locs and the reason why I started all over because my first set of locs was too small and thin and I didn’t like it when the person did my hair they did it wrong.
I'm really interested in trying this. Currently I buy a gallon of aloe vera found at Walmart and spray on after washing. I seal the moisture with castor oil, then use gel to retwist.
Ahahaha, you have to be a Zoe … hilarious. That was a Zoe move though. Lol. I tried aloe Vera once and it made me itch. I think I'm allergic to it. But I think it's a great alternative. My uncle used it way back in the day when he had Locs. Great informative video as always. Tell your hubby HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!
Do you still use alovera to retwist? Is there less build up with this? You have been able to successfully have optimal size..does it help or affectthis?
Girl you is so awesome I look forward to your videos; I recently had to start using a CPAP machine I'm trying to have my daughter style my hair in a away were its comfortable for me while I wear my mask. God bless and thanks again for the videos keep them coming 🙏🏽💜🌷👸🏾
How did you dye your hair back to black? Which products? How long did you wait between dyes? Any damage? I dye my hair redish ' months ago and I don't like it so I want to go back to black but I'm afraid to do any damage and I want to use the right product. I searched through your videos and didn't find the info. Thanks for this informative video, I'll definitely try this on my next retwist. ;)
+adjita4 now that you mention it I should have done a video on that bc I just touched up my color. I used garnier fruitis blue black and in my experience the damage come from lightening my hair. Going back to Black never hurt it. Actually make it look fuller.
DXLYN locs Thanks I will try to find the same dye you used. But I am going to wait 2 more months because I have thin fragile hair. That's why I only dyed my hair once in my life. Your comment was reassuring though. Thank you :)
I used aloe vera when I was loose natural to detangle and "prepoo". I started my journey 2 months ago today (!) Is it too soon to use aloe vera? I have A lot of locs trying to marry at the root.
But how can you make it last longer? People say that the actual plant lasts like a week, but i'm not trying to retwist my hair every week. The last one i bough(the actual plant), lasted two weeks and then I had throw it away even though I had it in the refrigerator. I don't want to have to buy the bottle with alcohol if I don't have too. But for now I buy shampoos that have aloe in it.
Started my day 1 with mango and lime gel but already have build up, can I use this method but with peppermint + jojoba oil along with the plant for the next retwist?
I can't drink the aloe Vera juice cause I'm allergic (lips swoll up and my gums got red and irritated) so I haven't tried it on my hair or skin yet. Hair looks good though and if you decide to loc your hair again I want to be there for the journey 👏🏾
Your hair looks so shiny and healthy! Lovely.
+Robin F thank you 😊
I keep a box of aloe leaves for a number of uses. I used this method on my last re-twist after seeing your video ... loved it! All I used was aloe and a spray bottle of water with some coconut oil (which wasn't really necessary). I've tried blending aloe in the blender and making the gel previously and ended up with little particles of aloe in my hair (which was a no go ... I had to wash my hair again to get them out). I found rubbing it straight from the plant to my hair much better and super convenient! I loved the shine and softness of my hair after it dried. Thanks of the post! :-)
yes! glad I'm not the only one who thought so lol. Thanks for watching
Hi, following your instruction I used aloe vera to retwist my hair.I think it's better then when I use the others gel. Thank you for your videos
did the hold last for a long time
@nedgeesinger thank you for your comment .I've seen many aloe retwist videos but I was wondering how it compares to other gels.
I love your videos, and I started my first locs at a salon. Second round I am having a friend do them for me. Not saying the salon was not great but I went through some surgeries in my past years. At 60, now is a new journey that will stay as long as I live. Your hair is a part of your wisdom, and who defines you.
Your locs are nice... and I never thought about the aloe plant method... I should give it a try.
akamouse100 Thank you so much. I use nothing but pure products. Coconut oil & water.. I was my hair with sulfer 8... Castor oil. and African Shea butter.
akamouse100 hibiscus flowers? How do you mix it?
When I had my first set of locs in the 90's. I used to use the aloe vera plant the way you just did in your video. Lately in videos, I've been seeing people put it in a bowl, blend it, etc...and then wash it out. I was so confused because when I used it the way you did, my hair turned out great. Just as your hair did. I have my third set of locs now and I just bought a plant but after I saw how everyone washed it out I got confused. Thank you for confirming that I can go ahead and do it the way I always have. Your locs are beautiful...
Exactly the video I have been looking for. Thank you for the thorough explanation and tutorial! Beautiful job!
Thank you for sharing this video! I decided to used it today to retwist my locs & I love the feeling that I no longer have to worry about my hair being oily. Good bye to (let's jam, bees wax etc). I love it
I use aloe on my face all the time but I have never tried it to retwist my locs. I can't wait to try this because I HATE using store gel on my locs because I just know there will be build up.
Jaleesa Ayoka use along on ur face for what? I'm fighting acne and I'm trying to find a solution
Don’t use it directly on your hair like that. It will leave a bunch of pulp on your hair. The. It’s gonna be hard to take out
What do you use aloe on your face for?
@@CosmoKramerGeorgeCostanza whats the best way to use it ?
Look,
the people telling me that locs are dirsty are the same ones who have heat damage and end up with traction alopecia, and at the age of 60 decide they want locs, but it won’t grow because they’re hair is too damaged to sprout 🤷🏽♀️
😭😭😂😂😂
😂🤣😂
Woaahhhh 😂😂
It's not true😂😂😂 I am starting my second locs at 60, and I am enjoying the journey.
Hello, thank you for this video. After watching it, I was inspired to go buy Aloe Vera to retwist my locs.
Great video! I love using pure aloe vera too
You did a great job on your locs, you made it look so easy...i can't wait until my locs are where yours are...thanks for sharing
Love a fresh crispy retwist
i like the re-twist look its so sleek and the aloe worked nicely...i dont have locs but i may use this in my natural hair styles
Thank you for the inspiration. I started my loc journey on 11-15-18. Im loving it. 🌼🌺🌹
Congrats on starting! 🙌🏿
First, I would like to say you have definitely inspired me to try Aloe Vera now. I'm a year and half into my locs and still trying to figure some things out. Secondly, I'm happy to see someone else use a hand held dryer instead a hooded one!
i love that you make it look so easy... cant wait til mine are this long
I love the video. I forgot my shampoo when I traveled to Guyana. I had to use the aloe that was growing so thick in the bucket.
Also I grow rosemary, and sage. You can dry them make a tea. use them as a rinse.
Oh yeah I’m from Guyana
100% Haitian here and I totally relate.. Haitian parents are really...........iffy when it comes to locks. Always have to turn down their requests to take me to a barber.
That's the controlling spirit that they have. Pure narcissists'. Girl keep doing you. Coming from a Haitian sista.
my family trini. all the grown ups hate dreads. they think they're dirty. I think they're beautiful.
Kavana Lloyd nice
Kavana Lloyd don know wah part of Trini ya from I from Trini n my family have dread so do I
Trini Doll I'm currently going tru this right now with my mom I'm also trini
Thank you for a smooth to the point video! Loved it!!
Finally found a aloe Vera plant. and I'm about to wash and retwist my hair. ❤
I really liked this video. It helps me a lot to know different ways I can do locs and twists. I try my best to do all natural hairstyles. With myself and my family. And that is a nice hairstyle on you. Keep the videos coming!
I'm definitely gonna try the aloe..it never crossed my mind..thanks for this vidoe
I love this video this goes so will with my natural hair regimen
I have been using the mango and lime locking gel and decided to switch to aloe vera gel. Thanks so much for the awesome tutorial.
I grew my hair. 2 inches aftet my shave using this..now I'm looking toward my loc journey..I love this video❤
I love your locs so much. You were my inspiration to start my locs. My locs will be 6 months on August 6th. I also wanted to say I have never left a comment on anyone's page but, I love watching you and your beautiful family. Thank you for giving awesome tips I look forward to seeing your future post and volgs.
thank you so much! this comment is inspiring
I'm going to try the aloe plant for my son on his next retwist. I never knew how to use the darn thing (aloe plant). Thanks!
lol! hope it works out well
I want traditional locks sooooooo bad, I have Sisterlocks 😐, they are okay but they are gonna make me a slave, traditional locks I could maintain myself but these, not. Your locks are beautiful 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 thank u so much for doing these videos & for the information. GOD BLESS.
What's the difference between regular locs and sista locs?
Sisterlocks are very small intricately created locks using the interlocking process which are very easily styled due to their small size, they are quite versatile but I really have a love for traditional locks.
ohh okay, those sound like they take forever to retwist. You should try combining your locs
Combine. Another beauty in all locs
+KimmieSquare they are not "retwisted" in the traditional sense l, it's more like interlocking
Publix stand up! haha
loved this video, now I can't wait until the one on my porch grows a little bigger. great channel!
oh wow the way u apply the aloe vera is so logical and convenient. i never thought of applying it that way. i have dozens of aloe vera plants in my backyard but stopped using it as gel becuz i hated the application process (too messy) but now that i've seen this im gonna give it another try
+u0fo lol thank you! You are lucky to have it in your back yard too
Just retwisted using the aloe plant just like you did & my starter locs LOVE the pure aloe!!!! 😍
This seems like such a convenient and effective way to retwist! do you still do this? If so, have you found any concerns with it? I planned on just using aloe gel from the shop
Thanks! Using it straight fromThe plant is a great idea and time saver, I’ll be doing that next time!
Love your locs! ❤️Just started my Loc journey 2 months ago. I have braid locs and having a hard time with my ends. To my fellow Haitian sista sak pase ayisien! I am now a new subscriber
mannnn there is no way I can do my own head. it would take me foreverrrrr
This is a excellent tutorial. I most definitely will try the aloe Vera.
Never saw this done before and I can't wait to try it!! Thank you!
awesome! hope you have a good experience with it
My fellow Haitian! Your locs are so beautiful....I'm one year loc'd next month I'm going to try this aloe Vera gel my next retwist thanks!
+Pascale Jean sak pase! 🇭🇹 merci Cherie, I hope it works well for you!
Can I use ready made aloe Vera gel in/from the bottle?
Btw... my Haitian in-laws have yet to comment on my locs. I don't think they like it. I'm different from the other daughters in-law with straight creamy crack hair 🤣 oh yeah btw I'm Jamaican 🇯🇲
They're not going to like Jack as long as its different. Haitians are very judgmental and colonized by French traditions which includes the straight hair, religious, and colorist folly. Girl continue to be yourself that's probably why your husband choose you and you chose him from the get go.
I'm haitian. My father tripped when my husband put a doo rag on our son. He said only "thugs" wear that kind of stuff. I ran from that mentality. I have a tattoo and plan on getting more, a nose piercing etc.. I allowed my sons and daughters to get piercings.
My older son is now on his loc journey so I'm here on this channel because of him. Hes made me his stylist 🙂. As long as it makes you happy who cares what your in laws think.
As for your other in laws with the creamy crack on their heads reality is they're going to have to do much more than that to "please " their Haitian in laws. Even after all of that they will still talk sugar honey Iced Tea.
I just used this method a couple of days ago and I fell in love. I don't think I will be using any more loc gels or wax in my hair. Thank you
Beautiful and very informative. I enjoy all your videos and knowledge. Many blessings
Your hair is gorgeous! I wish mine would become as beautiful as yours. I'm in my 3/month journey from braids
Youza bad... Maama jaama that style is 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you 🥰🥰🥰
I love this video! I have been wearing locs for 8 years. I have been interlocing (expensive!) for the past two years because of the thinning from frequent palm rolling. And I am on the path of seriously thinking about chopping them off. but I have been researching the easiest methods of retwisting hair without thinning the locs and using natural aloe gel. Let me tell you, I love your technique from start to finished especially the edge control. I will definite give this method a try! I just need to find a place that sells aloe leaves. I checked publix near me in tamps, Fl and they do not carry it.
THank you! and I'm surprised they don't have it
Bunmi O.-K. Check out Yannie Locologist on here. She's very informative on thinning locs. Could be a number of reasons.
what it's looks so easy now thank u I'm glad I found your video it really helps I didn't kno u can use that plant for dreads and my mom buys it all the time thank u love your dimenstration👍👍👍
wow, this is a great natural way to retwist can I use the jar organic aloe, i can't find aloe leaves in the store! thx
I did exactly what you did and is d worst, is just a few days i did it an every day i have to oil my scalp cause it looks like my hair aint wash for years an it dry an flaking
loving these vids on dreadlocks , i think there cool!
amazinging video, simple but effective, i cut mine twice in 30 years. what do you use on a daily basis.
i will definitely have to try this but i put aloe vera juice in my spray bottle with some oil.
nice! I just started my locs September 2nd 2016. they are short,so I'm excited .
nice!! good luck and enjoy all the phases, you will miss the lol
looks great. does the aloe gel have a scent? was it really sticky afterwards?
+Ednabug it does not have a scent. If it does it means the leaf is wilting/rotting. And not sticky at all, clean finish
thanks
Your hair is beautiful
I’m not Haitian but I love Haitians so much all my friends are Haitian
💘 you too.
Hi! Does that aloe Vera plant leave a weird smell in your hair?
Hi DXLYN Locs
After your retwist with the aloe vera gel how long does it take for your hair to dry?
this make me wanna retwist my hair so bad but I have the smallest locs in the whole world and it's gonna take forever... I can feel my wrist hurting just thinking about it
This is Decent!! I love your videos!
Valuable information for those considering locs. Or what products may work for good hair care.
I just started my locs but I have an aloe vera plant and I usually do masks with it. So I'm happy to know i can still use it.
Go girl 😍Thanks for making this video💜I started my lock journey yesterday and I am so excited 😊
This video was amazing and great tips and outstanding oh and I just have one question I’m curious and I just wanna know how long does it take for my hair to lock up using this method and I was going to make some in a jar because I just started my second new journey December 15 because I wanted mine my locs to be bigger and I’m just curious how long will it take for my hair to lock up using it on my locs and the reason why I started all over because my first set of locs was too small and thin and I didn’t like it when the person did my hair they did it wrong.
Wonder if it leaves a scent in your hair
+Mel Mel it does not as long as the aloe is not rotten/rotting
Such a Zoe 😂😂 love it 🇭🇹
Love love love your size of locs and the amount ❤️
I’ve learned a lot from your videos as a newbie 🥰I’ll be getting locked this week for the first time I must say I’m a bit nervous 😬
I'm really interested in trying this. Currently I buy a gallon of aloe vera found at Walmart and spray on after washing. I seal the moisture with castor oil, then use gel to retwist.
I,really love ❤ 😍 your locs video
Very nice. Love your hair.
Wow this is beautiful,where do you buy the clips please
Nice! Does it eventually flake or is it hard to wash out.?
Ahahaha, you have to be a Zoe … hilarious. That was a Zoe move though. Lol. I tried aloe Vera once and it made me itch. I think I'm allergic to it. But I think it's a great alternative. My uncle used it way back in the day when he had Locs. Great informative video as always. Tell your hubby HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!
+SheLovesLight 😂lol yes it was. And that's interesting that it make you itch, I get like that when I eat pineapple. He says thank you so much!
the green skin part will make you itch, try using only the gel part. The green part makes me itch too.
Do you still use alovera to retwist? Is there less build up with this? You have been able to successfully have optimal size..does it help or affectthis?
Nice job! Are you going to wash the aloe Vera from your hair?
dxlyn locs do you think the aloe vera plant method is better than any gel or wax?
yes, its more healthy.
Thanks for sharing where are u located? I would love for you to start my locs? Please contact me. Thanks
I wonder if I can some to my loctician to try....
Girl you is so awesome I look forward to your videos; I recently had to start using a CPAP machine I'm trying to have my daughter style my hair in a away were its comfortable for me while I wear my mask. God bless and thanks again for the videos keep them coming 🙏🏽💜🌷👸🏾
+Doris Woods aww thank you! Blessings to you 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
How did you dye your hair back to black? Which products? How long did you wait between dyes? Any damage?
I dye my hair redish ' months ago and I don't like it so I want to go back to black but I'm afraid to do any damage and I want to use the right product. I searched through your videos and didn't find the info.
Thanks for this informative video, I'll definitely try this on my next retwist. ;)
+adjita4 now that you mention it I should have done a video on that bc I just touched up my color. I used garnier fruitis blue black and in my experience the damage come from lightening my hair. Going back to Black never hurt it. Actually make it look fuller.
DXLYN locs Thanks I will try to find the same dye you used. But I am going to wait 2 more months because I have thin fragile hair. That's why I only dyed my hair once in my life. Your comment was reassuring though. Thank you :)
and Also three shampoo that you used does it lather good with little use our do you have to use allot? Thanks
How often do you retwist?
I so have to try using alo in my hair also to see the out come. But my question is DOES IT CAUSE BUILD UP??
+GoldieLocs101 it does not. However, I don't use if for every retwist. Just periodically, like a hot oil treatment
+DXLYN locs okay thanks for the feed back
I used aloe vera when I was loose natural to detangle and "prepoo". I started my journey 2 months ago today (!) Is it too soon to use aloe vera? I have A lot of locs trying to marry at the root.
Does it have a heavy scent? I hate coconut oil because the smell is too strong. Especially when my scalp starts to sweat
Foxx Named Roxx aloe does smell bad
Foxx Named Roxx there's unscented coconut oil
But how can you make it last longer? People say that the actual plant lasts like a week, but i'm not trying to retwist my hair every week. The last one i bough(the actual plant), lasted two weeks and then I had throw it away even though I had it in the refrigerator. I don't want to have to buy the bottle with alcohol if I don't have too. But for now I buy shampoos that have aloe in it.
Thank you for your wisdom. I really like and appreciate your videos. How long have you been using Aloe vera plant as a gel?
I'll have to try the aloe plant one day. Did you have a good amount of shine for a while?
+ahsiam220 I did, plus I oils my hair once it dried
Started my day 1 with mango and lime gel but already have build up, can I use this method but with peppermint + jojoba oil along with the plant for the next retwist?
I beg you stop using that crap. Your new suggestion is way better (peppermint + jojoba & aloe)
What are the benefits of using aloe vera on your locs? Looks beautiful
You do your hair so effortlessly. Wonderful job. How long in between retwist do you notice your new growth starting to loc up/won't unravel?
I can't drink the aloe Vera juice cause I'm allergic (lips swoll up and my gums got red and irritated) so I haven't tried it on my hair or skin yet. Hair looks good though and if you decide to loc your hair again I want to be there for the journey 👏🏾
mezami whoooi. a woman after my own heart. totally doing this tonight
you inspired me
How long should you leave your hair after twisting before washing please
gotta try this on my husband.does it flake when it's dry
no flaking at all
What scent did it leave in your hair? Was it pleasant?
Is the shampoo a sulphate free version or just the normal ors line of shampoos?
yes that look good and healthy