Pros and Cons of Locs | What to know before getting locs 🦋

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  • @mirandaleeann95
    @mirandaleeann95 2 роки тому +85

    I’m considering getting locs but I’m nervous 😩 and probably have a million questions. I’ve always been natural but I’m over it 😂

    • @jesslocd
      @jesslocd 2 роки тому +6

      Do it! You wont regret it!

  • @angelicamendes6939
    @angelicamendes6939 3 роки тому +81

    My hair gives me so much anxiety. I was natural for 5 years and gained a lot of length. I have since permed my hair and now looking at starting a loc journey because I wasn’t to be natural but want to have my hair in locs to manage my hair better.

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  3 роки тому +18

      I completely feel you. I feel like my hair is a big part of who I am, and it sounds the same for you. I’m a little biased, but I think locs are such a great choice. You get to enjoy your hair without all the hassle. And If you don’t like it? You can just comb them out. 🤗

    • @kameronronald1310
      @kameronronald1310 3 роки тому +1

      i guess I am kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good place to stream newly released movies online ?

    • @juelzvan9635
      @juelzvan9635 3 роки тому

      @Kameron Ronald flixportal xD

    • @kameronronald1310
      @kameronronald1310 3 роки тому

      @Juelz Van thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :) I appreciate it!

    • @juelzvan9635
      @juelzvan9635 3 роки тому

      @Kameron Ronald you are welcome :D

  • @yazminupsher780
    @yazminupsher780 3 роки тому +39

    I agree 100%, I started my locs earlier this year. It is definitely a journey but I am loving it

  • @lmb8204
    @lmb8204 3 роки тому +37

    You are so right with this info I'm 7 months in with my locs and dryness is so irritating but watching video went to oil scalp...will do this few times a week I think to help....thanks for video 😊👍

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching💕💕

  • @corey90able
    @corey90able 2 роки тому +7

    I think everyone should Love Locs.

  • @Beautyforashes227
    @Beautyforashes227 2 роки тому +12

    This video is perfect. I'm 1 year in and this is all correct

  • @paulsonave
    @paulsonave Рік тому +5

    I feel you on all of this!!!😂 I wish I paid $65 for a retwist, nope but it’s flourishing

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  Рік тому +2

      Girl, this is outdated I wish I still had them prices 😭😭

  • @naryiahcopeland5414
    @naryiahcopeland5414 Рік тому +3

    Planning on getting loc’d before the end of this year 🥳.

  • @janaeakent4181
    @janaeakent4181 Рік тому +2

    I’ve had mine for 2 weeks now an I’m loving it

  • @t.s1048
    @t.s1048 Рік тому

    Amazing video, very informative. I have been natural for over 10 years and wear a lot of wigs or crochet braids but I really want to start my journey for locs. My hair is so thin and fine that when I do two strand twist I see sooo much of my scalp .

  • @syrail.8642
    @syrail.8642 3 роки тому +27

    How do you style your locs if you need to go somewhere important but your hair is not freshly retwisted.

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  3 роки тому +19

      I usually make it damp, then apply some oil. Then, I'll tie it down with a scarf and let it air dry. This helps get rid of a lot of the frizziness. After that I usually style it in a low bun with "bangs" and do my edges. Or just wear it down/whatever other style looks good. You don't want to over manipulate though or the frizzies will come back.

    • @syrail.8642
      @syrail.8642 3 роки тому +2

      @@AmberAriel Thanks😊

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  3 роки тому +7

      Of coursee. It took me a while to figure out how to make it look “neat” in between retwists, but I think I finally got it lol.

    • @syrail.8642
      @syrail.8642 3 роки тому +6

      @@AmberAriel Thank you. I am thinking about getting locs but I am just worried about maintaining my hair so that it doesn't look bad for school or just going somewhere important. Appreciate the help💜

  • @SimplyNieccee
    @SimplyNieccee 2 роки тому +4

    Question.
    Protecting my locs in extremely cold temps. I have a satin scarf that I wrap my hair up with before putting on my toboggan. Any additional advice? Especially on my commute to and from work

  • @groundvieww
    @groundvieww 3 роки тому +19

    The one dislike is from someone who doesn't know how to feel about their locs

  • @li4592
    @li4592 2 роки тому +35

    been loc'd for two years, for those who are starting.. do not bleach your loss i beg you. Do not manipulate your loss during that phase.

    • @aashepherd8585
      @aashepherd8585 2 роки тому +2

      Can you color your hair before locing it

    • @AmaraNyja
      @AmaraNyja 2 роки тому

      @@aashepherd8585 can you?

    • @aashepherd8585
      @aashepherd8585 2 роки тому

      @@AmaraNyja idk

    • @AmaraNyja
      @AmaraNyja 2 роки тому +4

      @@aashepherd8585 tbh, i think u can! as long as u moisturize your hair after coloring it since it can maybe dry it out. u don’t wanna loc dry hair yk

    • @aashepherd8585
      @aashepherd8585 2 роки тому

      @@AmaraNyja thx uu

  • @lovelace3046
    @lovelace3046 2 роки тому +1

    So beautiful 💕 got a sub Girl ! I need directions I have hair and it grows so fast that always been one of my problems !!! But now I just started and im 2weeks in and it ITCH !! I want to take the locs out ! But I’ll push through

  • @braywhitjas
    @braywhitjas 2 роки тому +4

    The very first con is my BIGGESTTTT hesitation. I hate frizz 😮‍💨😣😣

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  2 роки тому

      Rightt. Def tough getting used to

  • @sabrinagede2575
    @sabrinagede2575 3 роки тому +16

    When is it recommend to wash my loc for the first time when I’m a starter?

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  3 роки тому +31

      It varies from person to person, so I would say wash as necessary. Holding off on washing your hair (and instead using a method to spray moisture on it) will help it loc faster, because it’s very likely the locs will come down if u wash soon. However, if you normally wash your hair once a month, that might be the best schedule for you. Before my locs I went monthsss without washing my hair. Because of this, my scalp doesn’t get itchy or hold a lot of build up. With that I decided to wait two months before washing my starter locs and it turned out really well for me. Sorry, this is a lot lol, but most recommend as early as two weeks to a month, but it all depends on your hair.

  • @teewthebiz2159
    @teewthebiz2159 2 роки тому +2

    I started 4 1/2 months ago and love it

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  2 роки тому

      Yes best thing I did 👏🏾

  • @laurenlocd3180
    @laurenlocd3180 3 роки тому +5

    Yea this girl at work gonna tell me “I just want u to get some braids “ code for “I just want u to get your hair done “ lol you should see this girl 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭

  • @msdothedash
    @msdothedash 2 роки тому +4

    How long does it take to get ur locs done ? Because im gettin sum soon .

  • @michelegreen4430
    @michelegreen4430 2 роки тому +11

    In my research it seems having locks is more expensive than having protected style …referring to if u go to shop and it’s really 😢 appreciate ur video as I think I’m going to do my own; someone wanted 500 to start I don’t pay that for braids; in fact I never paid over 200 for broads; the prices for locs are ridiculous

    • @AyoB28
      @AyoB28 2 роки тому +3

      I’m starting my journey this weekend and the women is charging me $50. But a $50 deposit😩

    • @shondrea12
      @shondrea12 2 роки тому +10

      That’s a rip off. I had mine done professionally. 174 locs for only $75

    • @TheKutie36
      @TheKutie36 2 роки тому +21

      You don’t need a loctician… I’ve done everything myself with nothing but water and oil and my hair is doing fine

    • @CallMeRaii_
      @CallMeRaii_ 2 роки тому +1

      It seems like they were trying to get over on you I paid $120 when I started my locs 6 months ago and that's only I started with 2 strand twists

    • @ashleylucas8952
      @ashleylucas8952 2 роки тому +1

      I’m in Chicago and they are charging 150+ & 200+ to start locs. It’s super expensive 😩

  • @othachapple4497
    @othachapple4497 2 роки тому +2

    Great video as always 💕

  • @TED_dy2130
    @TED_dy2130 Рік тому +5

    I’ve been contemplating locs for a while- but I’m scared imma miss my Afro 🥹

    • @miriamjenkins3560
      @miriamjenkins3560 Рік тому +2

      I'm scared also

    • @nukie1818
      @nukie1818 Рік тому +3

      I’m getting Locs May 9 and I’m a little afraid myself however, I’m tried of doing my hair and I do love my Afros but I’m gonna do this… I see beautiful locs and I always want them…

  • @drama_catplays
    @drama_catplays 2 роки тому +1

    Can I swim with locs or should I cover it?

  • @biabia9181
    @biabia9181 Рік тому +3

    You definitely need to appreciate your hair without a retwist! Over retwisting will damage your locs. Get used to the natural look baabbyyy

  • @theofficialtammyleigh
    @theofficialtammyleigh 2 роки тому +6

    Where u live who your loctician? I wanna pay $65 lmaoooo my retwist be out here costing $95🤣😂😫😭

  • @shamay4893
    @shamay4893 3 роки тому +7

    My son have starter locs we started like 2 months ago and he got a good grain of hair...but it keep getting reallyfrizzy what can he cover his hair with at night to stop the frizzyness are what products can he use

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  3 роки тому +5

      You can probably oil it then put a wig cap/skull cap and then a bonnet on his head to keep the frizzies away. I would say a cap, scarf then bonnet but that could be too much for him. I wouldn’t go too much into other products because they’ll cause buildup on his scalp and in his locs.

    • @shamay4893
      @shamay4893 3 роки тому +1

      @@AmberAriel okay thanks

    • @eyeampowerful7467
      @eyeampowerful7467 2 роки тому +4

      She May, that is part of the locking process. The frizz is a good thing, that means the process has started to mature…

  • @teya661
    @teya661 Місяць тому

  • @erikarobinson3842
    @erikarobinson3842 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent video!

  • @stephanie1860
    @stephanie1860 2 роки тому +7

    Umm…Let’s say it together…CROWN ACT! “They” better not!

  • @ShaleaNelson1
    @ShaleaNelson1 3 роки тому +7

    Do you still spritz your hair with lemon juice?

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  3 роки тому +4

      I stopped a few months ago when my hair really locked up. Felt like I didn’t need it anymore 🤗

    • @shakolayearwood5445
      @shakolayearwood5445 3 роки тому +7

      Does the lemon juice help with locking your hair faster ?? And if so , how do you prepare it ?

    • @AmaraNyja
      @AmaraNyja 2 роки тому

      @@shakolayearwood5445 did you ever figure it out? there’s so many unanswered questions in this comment section😭

  • @joywes1953
    @joywes1953 Рік тому +1

    😍

  • @naejefferson5678
    @naejefferson5678 3 роки тому +3

    Is that your real hair

    • @AmberAriel
      @AmberAriel  3 роки тому +7

      yes, all my natural hair

  • @naejefferson5678
    @naejefferson5678 3 роки тому +2

    How do your hair loc

    • @davib2253
      @davib2253 2 роки тому +2

      Different ways two strand twist,coils it’s a lot of ways. I started with coils myself