Starter Locs Tips | Dos and Dont's | Dreadlock Journey (Two Strand Twist Starter Locs on 4C Hair)

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  • @janey_oge8865
    @janey_oge8865 3 роки тому +25

    Favor and success are yours over your studies/exams in Jesus Name sis💜

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Amen! I believe and receive that. In Jesus’ name 😊🙏🏾👑💖 needed that! Thanks so much beautiful!!!!

  • @JenniferAbz
    @JenniferAbz 3 роки тому +14

    Beautiful video, Alexis. I love how you keep saying, "embrace your hair that God gave you" (paraphrased). I'm enjoying your journey because your hair is the closest I've seen to mine, so it's always so encouraging. And, yes, praying for your comprehensive exam :)

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww, thank you so much for being here! I’m super encouraged to hear our hair types are similar and you find these videos useful 😍 praying your journey is beyond your wildest dreams!!! Keep me posted 💖

  • @keeskorner1908
    @keeskorner1908 3 роки тому +7

    I love your videos!! I’m 4weeks loc’d now and enjoying my journey. I believe that this loc journey is indeed my own and totally agree with you…we must love our hair in whatever form it’s in. Thanks again for the tips!

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for being here!!!! Congratulations on your new journey 😍😍😍🥳🥳🥳 you have a beautiful smile!!!

  • @keishahines6733
    @keishahines6733 3 роки тому +12

    Prayers and blessings sis! You got this! Wishing you clarity, balance, and success as you finish your doctoral program.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww, I definitely needed to hear that! Thanks so much for sending some love my way, Queen 👑

  • @alanamiller8393
    @alanamiller8393 3 роки тому +8

    So glad I found your channel. I’ll be two weeks loc’d this Sunday and the itching is getting REAL!😭

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww, happy you’re here... congratulations on two weeks loc’d!!! 😍🥳💖 that’s so exciting but yessss, the itching is INSANE sometimes. Keep me posted on your journey love!

  • @mstea6383
    @mstea6383 4 місяці тому

    Hello Alexis this is Tanya watching from Indianapolis ❤ I love your videos I feel so welcomed here. You are so warm and inviting and your smile lights a room 😊 I'm subscribed to your channel and very happy to be a part of your loc community.
    I just started Jun. 11 this year. This is my second loc journey and I'm excited to be back!😊

  • @darlenetedford6452
    @darlenetedford6452 3 роки тому +5

    Hello Beautiful Queen, prayers up as you complete school I know you will do well. As always great info, the energy is beyond the best. I walked away with and always known this journey is your own. It will never be identical to anyone else’s. Comparing your locs to another is a deal breaker. So love ❤️ you your locs and the space you occupy. Be well, stay safe. Until next time. Peace blessings and love.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Hi, gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for your love and well wishes. Your support keeps me going every week! You make this community so much brighter 💖 praying you’re safe and well!!!!

  • @Rose-Inotila
    @Rose-Inotila 3 роки тому +5

    They're looking more and more like locs Alexis, I'm so proud of you. They're beautiful... I'm commenting without finishing the video. I missed my girl!

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Hey Kauna! Thanks so much for the love 😍🥳 as always!!! So good hearing from you!!!

  • @LadyDee150
    @LadyDee150 3 роки тому +3

    Your locs are coming on so nicely. I can see them forming into beautiful mature locs in relatively quick time. Thanks for all the wonderful tips. I enjoyed watching.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww, thank you so much for being here!!! 😊💕 love your energy every week. It’s very encouraging!

  • @angelicamendes6939
    @angelicamendes6939 3 роки тому +2

    New follower alert!! I’m following because of the positivity. Love shown even in the comments 💕

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww, hey Angelica!!!! That really means a lot. Thanks so much for being here and leaving some love!!! Welcome to the community! So happy you’re here 💖🎉💕🥳

  • @brandiwilson3871
    @brandiwilson3871 3 роки тому +5

    I love your channel! I’m one week loc’d today and I’m loving this journey so far! I wish I had done it sooner! Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤️

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Hey, Brandi! Awww thanks so much for being here 💖 congratulations on your first week loc’d!!! Did you start with two strand twists? I’m so excited for you!

    • @brandiwilson3871
      @brandiwilson3871 3 роки тому +1

      @@AlexisHarris Yes I started with 2 strand twists! 😊

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Love it!!!!

  • @janebagley2147
    @janebagley2147 3 роки тому +4

    Great tips as always. I have slightly changed my wash and retwist schedule. I am now washing every two weeks and retwisting every eight weeks. Trying to thicken up my roots just a bit. Have a great week beautiful. Can't wait until your next video.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      I love that you listen to your hair and adjust your schedule as necessary. Thanks for being here!!! 😊💕

  • @oladunnioginni6562
    @oladunnioginni6562 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much for sharing the Don's and donts. My hair is a fine, soft hair just like ur moms. People have been telling me that my hair isnt good for locs. But trust me my hair is becoming good these day. Your moms locs also inspired me. I had almost wanted to unravel mine. Thanks for encouraging me. God bless u

  • @NaturallyC
    @NaturallyC 3 роки тому +4

    Great video! Thank you for sharing and your support your locs continue to flourish as well as who your growing into! I love how calm you are and your soft embrace on your journey

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Awww, thanks so much beautiful! So happy you’re here 😊💕

    • @NaturallyC
      @NaturallyC 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris your welcome 😊

  • @aliciap3994
    @aliciap3994 3 роки тому +3

    I started my locs on my own because i wanted to have full responsibility of my foundation... but i definitely knew i wanted to go to a loctician after my first month to get that foundation perfected and parts straightened... now i go to the loctician every other month at 7 months in my retwists are easier and i can finish my hair myself in less than 3 hours.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Wow, I’m soooo impressed!!!! 🤩😍 what do you use to retwist? I want to try my own one day! Super inspiring.

    • @aliciap3994
      @aliciap3994 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris thank you! I just use a little bit of Jamaican Mango and Lime loc gel on my new growth and i don’t palm roll all the way because my loctician does that and it always makes it look like i have a fresh relaxer which i hate lol... but i know i need the loc maintenance so i go to her every other month.

  • @sunilgordon
    @sunilgordon 2 роки тому +1

    I love your glowing spirit and locs!!

  • @maryrussell9595
    @maryrussell9595 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video cause I was getting frustrated. I am going to embrace my journey 💗

  • @shaylaligon9207
    @shaylaligon9207 3 роки тому +2

    I stumbled upon your channel and May I say your voice is so soothing. I’m literally watching this video at 2am at work and I learned so much. Thanks 😀 new subbie

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww!!!! Thank you so much for the lovely compliment. It really makes my day to know that you enjoyed this video! Thanks so much for subscribing. Welcome to the community! We’re so happy you’re here 😍😍😍🥳🥳🥳

  • @aliciap3994
    @aliciap3994 3 роки тому +3

    Oh i ended up washing my locs at day 25 because it was august and the pool was calling my name. I was fine with unraveling and just retwisted my hair lol. I needed that pool

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Lol!!! Yaaaaasssss, nothing like a great swim 💖 I love it! Some things are worth the unraveling 👑

  • @janey_oge8865
    @janey_oge8865 3 роки тому +2

    Your hair is coming along so beautifully 🔥🔥🔥

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Thanks love!!!! 😍😍😍😍😘

  • @mzrenee9384
    @mzrenee9384 3 роки тому +2

    I love them! I’m getting ready to start my journey. My hair is like your mom. I have a assessment Monday I’m praying she can do them

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Awww thank you so much!!! Happy you’re here… how’d your assessment go?

    • @mzrenee9384
      @mzrenee9384 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris you’re welcome! It went well. Because of my hair texture I’m going with the two strand twist and I think now I want to do diamond parts because I like my hair full. Diamond parts or brick lay parts. Leaning towards the diamond shape parta

  • @karenperkins5795
    @karenperkins5795 3 роки тому +1

    Hi. Alexis. I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been wanting to loc my hair for some time now but couldn't decide what to do. Some stages of the loc process are scary! However I feel more inspired after watching your channel.
    Thank you

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww, thank you so much for being here and sharing how this channel has encouraged you. It means a lot to me! 💖💖💖 Wishing you the happiest journey!!!

    • @karenperkins5795
      @karenperkins5795 3 роки тому

      Thank you for your response. I think I will start my loc s in December. ! May I keep you posted?

  • @missmaitai2357
    @missmaitai2357 3 роки тому +3

    Peace and blessings! Look at how far you’ve come already 🥰 I’m in month three so the completely natural parts of my hair have started to loc but some of my bleached hair still looks like a perfect two strand twist 😂 since I am doing my own locs I like to retwist as needed in between a full retwist. My hair grows sort of slowly but some unravel.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Awww, hey Mariam! Thanks for being here and leaving some love 💗 sounds like you have an exciting journey so far 😂👑 I love it!!! You’re so brave for doing your own locs. Definitely wish I was talented enough to do mine! Proud of you 💖 congrats on 3 months loc’d!!!

    • @missmaitai2357
      @missmaitai2357 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris haha! With so many great resources like your channel it’s way less daunting. ✨

  • @Everythingblk
    @Everythingblk 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Alexis! First off good luck with your doctorate program and exams. I just started my locs on 1/29 and I’m so excited for this journey so thanks for the tips! If I counted right I have 82 locs lol your loc count helped me figure out the size I want because our hair texture is very similar

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +2

      Hey Morgan!!! Thanks so much for sending some love my way 💕 congratulations on your new loc journey! We practically have the same number of locs 😍 and that makes me so happy lol keep me posted!!!

  • @shanton31
    @shanton31 3 роки тому +1

    Prayers up Queen! I love your hair. I have dermatitis, and mild alopecia around the front. But I'm embracing this journey. Can't wait to see my hair thicken.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Happy you’re here. Thanks for sharing your story!!! Your hair will definitely thicken 💖 how long have you been loc’d?

    • @shanton31
      @shanton31 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris I started on 2/15/21. I'm baby new, lol.

  • @kimberlywinkfield876
    @kimberlywinkfield876 3 роки тому +2

    Blessings and prayers to you for your educational advancement. You will ace all your finals

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much!!! I appreciate the encouragement more than you know

  • @MommaKong7
    @MommaKong7 3 роки тому +9

    Good luck with your PhD program. Try not to stress too much. I cried a lot in grad school 😆 🤣 so I can't imagine how it is for you. I just started my locs like 11 days ago and I'm excited 😁 my scalp was extremely itchy so I hope to get a hold of the problem.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much for the love and encouragement! This program is no joke 😂🤣 so I feel you on the crying through grad school!!! Lol. Congratulations on your new loc journey 😍 you’re in for an exciting time! Happy you’re here!!!

  • @NicieWilliams
    @NicieWilliams 3 роки тому +1

    I said this before your hair looks amazing! February is my 3rd month second round of locks I am excited for the both of us!!

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much!!! Congratulations on your second round!!! Did you change up the size or anything this time?

    • @NicieWilliams
      @NicieWilliams 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris Yes! Well, now I am 95% grey so that is new. My goal is to definitely have thicker locs!

  • @kimberlywinkfield876
    @kimberlywinkfield876 3 роки тому +1

    First time viewer
    Love your video and a new subscriber

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww, thanks so much for subscribing! Welcome to the community 😊💕

  • @jereslocs3810
    @jereslocs3810 3 роки тому +1

    I absolutely love your video , very informative! New subbie here, I’m 5 months in to my second loc journey!!

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Awww!!! Thanks for being here and subbing 💖 welcome back to the loc family!!!

  • @MelaninQueen27
    @MelaninQueen27 3 роки тому +1

    Hi there. Thank you again for the insight. I'm approaching 1 month into my journey on 2/15. I started myself with twist and grid pattern with center part. I'm excited for my first shampoo & retwist. She's on stage frizzy right now but I'm embracing her.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Hi, lovely! I’m so impressed that you started your locs on your own. I’m a big fan of middle parts! How long did it take? How many locs do you have? 💕

    • @MelaninQueen27
      @MelaninQueen27 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris Hi Love. Aww, thank you. I'm not used to doing my own hair either. This pandemic has forced me into learning new things. It took me sometime t.i complete as I was trying to get parts straight as I could. I ended up with 72 twists. 💗

  • @parislove9723
    @parislove9723 3 роки тому +1

    My loc journey changed my hair texture..it was 4 something lol..now my hair is softer and curly..

  • @janebagley2147
    @janebagley2147 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Alexis I am commenting before watching this video. Where have you been . Missed you. Your locs are looking so nice. Coming along just beautiful. I will comment again after I watch the video. Agape.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Hello beautiful! Been working working working lol and preparing for exams. Thanks so much for leaving me love! It’s always great hearing from you. How are you?

    • @janebagley2147
      @janebagley2147 3 роки тому +1

      @@AlexisHarris Thanks for asking. I am doing just fine waiting on this winter to end so that I can welcome spring my favorite season of the year. Later. Continue enjoying your loc journey.

  • @antoniof.l.y8511
    @antoniof.l.y8511 3 роки тому +1

    Your gorgeous!!! Beautiful Smile !! Love your locks!!

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww!!! Thank you so much 😊💕🙏🏾💖

  • @candilocs84
    @candilocs84 2 роки тому

    When I started I thought my hair was like your mom's, but now it's gotten thicker and I don't see much of my scalp when I retwist, only in areas where I had postpartum hair loss. So I'm just hoping it continues to fill out and thicken up. Blessings...

  • @hershey307
    @hershey307 3 роки тому +1

    Love your video! I stayed my journey about a month ago. The itching is real! Lol. I might give cortisone a try... I think you should do a video about oils. 🙏🏾 for you with school.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much! Glad you’re here 💖 and yesssss the itching is SO real!!! I cut my nails low just to stop myself from scratching lol

  • @meanie16
    @meanie16 3 роки тому +2

    To help with the itching get a water bottle and add a few drops of peppermint oil and tea tree oil to the water. It helps alot

  • @rocknthefro
    @rocknthefro 3 роки тому +5

    Hi, I have been following your journey and leaving remarks since the beginning , but today is a little different question 🙃I was watching an episode on the ID channel based on a character named Joy Risker, was that you playing her character??? Everything about her reminded me of you, especially the "Smile"

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +4

      Hi, lovely! Omg this may be my favorite comment of all time LOL! That was definitely me 😍😊 acting is one of my loves... acting and political science lol

    • @rocknthefro
      @rocknthefro 3 роки тому +3

      @@AlexisHarris I KNEW IT 💕 that smile is unmistakably

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      😍😍😍 awww, you’re too sweet! Thanks for making my day

  • @spiritmoon348
    @spiritmoon348 3 роки тому +1

    Your locs are beautiful! I know this question is off topic but i was wondering how your moms locs are doing these days, coming from a soft fine thin hair loc sister

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww thank you so much!!!! Ma’s locs are growing beautifully 😍 I’ll post a video of her progress soon! Thanks for checking on her 💖💖💖💖

    • @spiritmoon348
      @spiritmoon348 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris Can’t wait

  • @magiccarpet6230
    @magiccarpet6230 3 роки тому +2

    Hair looks good

  • @aliciap3994
    @aliciap3994 3 роки тому +1

    Sending up prayers for you sis!!! You will do well!! Please stay safe while in school... now let me finish watching your video... gosh i just love your aura!! Your inner beauty shines outwardly so much. Beautiful retwist! 💙💙💙 sidenote: love your last name. Any relation to our beautiful Madame VP? 😁

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Awww! You make my days so much brighter. Thanks for sending encouragement every week!!! 💖💖💖 and no relation (that I know of) to our beautiful VP... but how cool would that be?! Lol happy you’re here, Alicia! Thanks for being part of this community

    • @aliciap3994
      @aliciap3994 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris glad to be here! You make it easy...I really do love your aura! So keep doing what you do! 🧡🧡🧡

  • @Shirleyk.
    @Shirleyk. Рік тому

    Congratulations!!

  • @aliciasopretty3656
    @aliciasopretty3656 3 роки тому +1

    Wish u good luck and you got this

  • @carolstovall8079
    @carolstovall8079 3 роки тому +1

    Your a inspiration

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Awww, thank you so much!!! You just made my day so much brighter 💖

  • @janayaelyse8217
    @janayaelyse8217 3 роки тому +2

    I just started my locs and it will be a month on feb 22. I actually did my own locs w/o the loc grid. I can’t wait for them to start budding🥰

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Omg, you’re such a brave soul!!! 😍🥳👑 congratulations on your first month coming soon! Did you start with twists? Budding is SO exciting! Let me know when you see your first buds 😍

    • @janayaelyse8217
      @janayaelyse8217 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris okay I will!! And yes I did start with twists. I actually did then myself so their not perfect and I don’t have a grid pattern. I was going for a more natural looking look so I could be one with myself. But I will absolutely update you💜

  • @bigz286
    @bigz286 3 роки тому +1

    beautiful video ❤️❤️

  • @teet3946
    @teet3946 2 роки тому

    I do have a question how long to we use the term "Starter locs"in our own journey? Do we stop saying it after we hit a year?

  • @stacybrown7574
    @stacybrown7574 2 роки тому

    Hey beautiful I’m a new Subbie I got my natural hair two strand twisted back in January. Then after a month I decided to keep them and let them loc. my friend that did my hair started off with a braid at the roots because I don’t like it to puff so fast. Do you think I should start over and let her twist from the roots?

  • @aleshiajones4080
    @aleshiajones4080 Рік тому

    Awesomeness ❤

  • @mwihaki__
    @mwihaki__ 3 роки тому +1

    I know I shouldn't compare but I started my locs about two months before you and I don't even have as much budding and my two strand twists are still visible on some locs, there is too much scalp showing 😭😭😭 your locs are beautiful

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Hey, Marion! Awww, omg thanks so much 😍 I’m sure your locs are beautiful!!!!

  • @vivialadyflag
    @vivialadyflag 3 роки тому +1

    How soon can i color mine? I'm one month in

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому

      Great question! Depends on what color. Anything dark can be about 6-8 months in but i was told to wait a year to dye a lighter color. I have a whole vid on it 💕

  • @ChokolateCP03
    @ChokolateCP03 3 роки тому +2

    I’m bad with tying my hair up at night that’s why I have satin pillowcases LOL

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Lol!!! I feel you. I definitely need to get some!

  • @spacecase7566
    @spacecase7566 3 роки тому +1

    Well wishesssssssss!

  • @onenitahenry1367
    @onenitahenry1367 3 роки тому +3

    I would love to see a trail and error oil video

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Yay! Thanks for this feedback 😍😘

  • @Love091512
    @Love091512 3 роки тому +1

    Where did you find the sea breeze?

  • @kimberlywinkfield876
    @kimberlywinkfield876 3 роки тому +1

    I’m ready just don’t know whom to trust or start with.

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Ahhh, I see! Take your time finding someone. I asked around and looked on Instagram to find my loctician 😊💕

    • @kimberlywinkfield876
      @kimberlywinkfield876 3 роки тому

      @@AlexisHarris thank you

  • @shellonmyles1226
    @shellonmyles1226 3 роки тому +1

    Hi GM how long do your retwist last for I love your hair soooo much ❤❤

    • @AlexisHarris
      @AlexisHarris  3 роки тому +1

      Awwww, thank you so much!!! 😍😊😘 my retwists last for about 10 days... (14 if I’m lucky lol).

  • @phoebethomas3027
    @phoebethomas3027 3 роки тому +4

    U have some nice set of teeth