11 years in and I use dr bronner but I still do acv rinses about every 3-4 months. I don’t spot clean because from my experience if it’s in one it’s in others. Acv rinses can leave you dry so start using rose water and aloe Vera juice with a oil in a mist bottle daily. Happy Locing
Shania Harris-Brown wow 11 years!!! Nice! So far I have only a few of my locs had this. Not a on going problem for me. Must have been something I used. Rose water, aloe Vera and oil are staples for me and I use them regularly but not in a spray bottle anymore. Thanks for the recommendation, I did that when I had starter locs. Now I like to control the order that products are place in my low porosity hair and I can’t do that when everything is mixed. I naturally have dry hair so I choose not to do a acv rinse as often as you do. Doing this really helped in my case, especially because the others didn’t need it. Great comment, thanks for sharing.
I think the majority of those with locs are going to experience build up at some point no matter what. I’ve been there and it sucks! 😆 Glad you got it out though! Your hair is GORGEOUS 😍😍
Omg. I feel you girl! I love your locs! I remember your baby locs! Im 3 years in. I gave up on edge control and gel because i see build up. Now I use oil and water. Slick it up and put on a scarf. Works like a charm for me. I hope your method works for me....
What oils do you use and how long do you leave the scarf on? I’m trying to figure out how to lay my edges down without gel because it’s seems to last only .2 seconds so it’s a waste
@@BriiLaShay hey! I actually use hair grease! Oils were wrecking my scalp. I like isoplus with castor and coconut oil. Just wet your edges a little then apply a little grease all around and smooth. Leave your scarf on for at least 20 minutes. I do have fine baby hair tho. So if you need a gel there is a natural one with coconut oil as the main ingredient! It’s called ORS lock and twist gel. Purple top. White-ish color but dries clear, moisturizing, and no build up. Been using it since I was loose natural. Hope this helps 💕
I'm 5 years invested never used gel or edge control. But everybody makes choices that works for them.keep them clean aired out and wrapped oil and water. I don't squeeze in conditioner after washing I just apply it on the locs and rinse it off.
Best two things for build up: 1. Dr. Bronner's Hemp Peppermint Pure-Castile Soa ( dilute it!) 2. Neutrogena Shampoo Anti- Residue Formula Both can be found at Walmart or Target. I used to get buildup bad in the beginning of my locs journey and when I discovered these it help A LOT! 17 months loc'd today and no issues. I now only use Dr B. when I wash my and then I use a moisturizing conditioner.
Ashley Chandler thanks for your comment. This will be very helpful to anyone looking to address build up. As you can see my staple did the job which is why its my staple. Tea tree tingling clarifying shampoo is only three 3.99 at Trader Joe’s.
It’s frustrating 😭 no matter what I do products get stuck and all I do is use grease and rose water but when I wash my locs they turn white… I tried ACV, clarifying shampoo.. I’m allergic to castor oil, almond oil, my scalp gets extremely irritated I love my locs but almost 4 years in I think I’m ready to call it quits
Your hair is gorgeous. Ive been loc'd up for about 3 years and a month now and its been a struggle with keeping all the residue and build up outta my hair.
No edge control. No twisting gels for me. Oil and water for my locs this time! I am 6 months in with 162 two strand twists that I installed September 22nd "19😍
How does it hold? I just started 2 months in, been using oil only but when I washed it seems like it unraveled the retwist, washes after a month I think ima use the tropical roots firm locking gel
@@jimy9504 I interlock my new growth every 8-12 weeks. After washing my interlocks, I do light retwist to keep the strays with its specific group. Hope that helps!
Was attracted to this video bc of the fact that it’s 11:11 long. I see this number daily whether it’s on tv, outside, a clock, my phone, a video length. At 0:47-0:48 u can see something float down towards the screen. Not sure what u were going through during this time but I believe someone’s spirit was with you this day. Orbs of energy often appear on camera but are usually missed if it’s not something you’re looking for. Your locs are beautiful & so are you. Blessings to you. 🙏
The looks in this vlog had me over here dying! I am almost 7 months in and I think sometimes ohhh let me buy and try this and then my other side screams it might cause build up, and I keep my happy butt with the stuff that is working. LOL Your hair is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for the info and possible remedy if we de experience it.
Empress Aura design essential didn’t do this and mane choice. They literally turn to oil which meant it didn’t get very much hold but I’d rather go with that then to get a lot of hold and then end up with this.
Hi Ellebell... 😲 please hun, don't tell me my favorite "swear by it, can't live without it" gel did that to your locs!?! Because it holds so well and doesn't need too much. Did you even get it in the mail yet? Oh I have so many questions...
@@ElizabethRosette whoo! 😥 i got so 😨 scared. My 22 year old loves it just as much as me. She wash & sets though 😒. I thought heavily about it and saw a man this past Saturday with a lovely head of thick locs. I can't cut them again. I'm going to stick through it to the end.
Hello, quick question... I used wax for the first time in my starter locs to retwist them (im at the budding stage) Have I just ruined my hair and need to start again or will I be able to wash it out and continue just using oils and water ?
Even the way we sound and talk.... When people walk up to you and say " omg you look just like my cousin/sister/friend/coworker/" Because we really all do have a twin.🤷♀️😂
Okay i don’t know wtf us going on. 6 yrs in never had this issue I do nothing but oil and dr bronzers shampoo in my locs I did my acv rinse and my locs as full of buildup that is visibly discoloring my locs. They look mad dirty and gunky and I even feel it in my hair I have no clue what went wrong still trying to get this shit out my hair y’all
Literally me right now let me know what works. I haven’t tried the dr. Bronners yet but only use oil and water and clarifying shampoo and acv rinse like every 5 months
@@dezzyjones I do have an update. I spent like an hr washing and scrubbing my locs whatever it was came out but there’s still some at the root I used dr bronner peppermint
@@sisraye im glad it worked for you generally. Great because I picked up dr. Bronners peppermint today shortly after leaving the comment so i will be trying this tomorrow morning fingers crossed
that bump is way smaller than the rest of you. don't fret. also, people are much more afraid of themselves than they are of you if you get my drift. so keep that in mind.
there's always going to be people with negative or positive OPINIONS. Facts are neutral. Let the haters and lovers motivate you to do better but don't ever put yourself down in the process. You know you best; you determine your value which IMO every soul is priceless. Whoever calls someone else ugly is ugly inside and that is much more repelling than external "imperfections". However it is fact that we are ALL perfect imperfections because we have INFINITE potential and no boundaries. If you decode DNA, in every living thing part of it says "God eternal within" we are not God but God is us because HE IS ("I am) Health is beautiful. Self care shows you can care for others.
11 years in and I use dr bronner but I still do acv rinses about every 3-4 months. I don’t spot clean because from my experience if it’s in one it’s in others. Acv rinses can leave you dry so start using rose water and aloe Vera juice with a oil in a mist bottle daily. Happy Locing
Shania Harris-Brown wow 11 years!!! Nice! So far I have only a few of my locs had this. Not a on going problem for me. Must have been something I used. Rose water, aloe Vera and oil are staples for me and I use them regularly but not in a spray bottle anymore. Thanks for the recommendation, I did that when I had starter locs. Now I like to control the order that products are place in my low porosity hair and I can’t do that when everything is mixed. I naturally have dry hair so I choose not to do a acv rinse as often as you do. Doing this really helped in my case, especially because the others didn’t need it. Great comment, thanks for sharing.
This is just what I needed. I had ONE loc that had some build up. Thanks!
I think the majority of those with locs are going to experience build up at some point no matter what. I’ve been there and it sucks! 😆 Glad you got it out though! Your hair is GORGEOUS 😍😍
I was literally just thinking about doing this to my daughter's locs! Her buildup is minimal & she just made 1 yr loc'd! 🤗🥰
1908prettylawyer please try it and let me know if it worked.
The lint build up on the ends can be made to go away with a black sharpie.
😮 Genius
🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 Genius
Omg. I feel you girl! I love your locs! I remember your baby locs! Im 3 years in. I gave up on edge control and gel because i see build up. Now I use oil and water. Slick it up and put on a scarf. Works like a charm for me. I hope your method works for me....
What oils do you use and how long do you leave the scarf on? I’m trying to figure out how to lay my edges down without gel because it’s seems to last only .2 seconds so it’s a waste
@@BriiLaShay hey! I actually use hair grease! Oils were wrecking my scalp. I like isoplus with castor and coconut oil. Just wet your edges a little then apply a little grease all around and smooth. Leave your scarf on for at least 20 minutes. I do have fine baby hair tho. So if you need a gel there is a natural one with coconut oil as the main ingredient! It’s called ORS lock and twist gel. Purple top. White-ish color but dries clear, moisturizing, and no build up. Been using it since I was loose natural. Hope this helps 💕
I'm 5 years invested never used gel or edge control. But everybody makes choices that works for them.keep them clean aired out and wrapped oil and water. I don't squeeze in conditioner after washing I just apply it on the locs and rinse it off.
Best two things for build up:
1. Dr. Bronner's Hemp Peppermint Pure-Castile Soa ( dilute it!)
2. Neutrogena Shampoo Anti- Residue Formula
Both can be found at Walmart or Target. I used to get buildup bad in the beginning of my locs journey and when I discovered these it help A LOT! 17 months loc'd today and no issues. I now only use Dr B. when I wash my and then I use a moisturizing conditioner.
Ashley Chandler thanks for your comment. This will be very helpful to anyone looking to address build up. As you can see my staple did the job which is why its my staple. Tea tree tingling clarifying shampoo is only three 3.99 at Trader Joe’s.
@@ElizabethRosette thats great it's your staple but you don't have to say it on all comments .
Thank you, im going to try that Dr bronners shampoo!
It’s frustrating 😭 no matter what I do products get stuck and all I do is use grease and rose water but when I wash my locs they turn white… I tried ACV, clarifying shampoo.. I’m allergic to castor oil, almond oil, my scalp gets extremely irritated I love my locs but almost 4 years in I think I’m ready to call it quits
Your hair is gorgeous. Ive been loc'd up for about 3 years and a month now and its been a struggle with keeping all the residue and build up outta my hair.
What products do you retwist your hair with they look so neat ? 😍
No edge control. No twisting gels for me. Oil and water for my locs this time! I am 6 months in with 162 two strand twists that I installed September 22nd "19😍
earlene champ congratulations on 6 months
@@ElizabethRosette thank you❤
How does it hold?
I just started 2 months in, been using oil only but when I washed it seems like it unraveled the retwist, washes after a month
I think ima use the tropical roots firm locking gel
@@jimy9504 I interlock my new growth every 8-12 weeks. After washing my interlocks, I do light retwist to keep the strays with its specific group. Hope that helps!
@@earlenechamp2155 alright thanks
Hii how come you didn’t use the soak? Is it not as effective? I’m a year loc’d and have build-up further down my locs, like not just at the roots🤕
Im getting slight lent.. Ugghh .. from Turbon wraps. I may need to use a Satan wig cap before wrapping from now on.
That's what I do, the satin cap. Keeps my locs from drying out from the turban fabric, too
Sis! I was feeling like the build up was in my hair. I couldn't breath gurrrlll. I am so glad you got it out.Your locs look awesome
sandiricebeauty thanks a lot
When retwisting, should I retwist the whole loc or just the root? Barely two months in.
Just the root. Try not to tighten it, at that. Twist it just just enough that it doesn't start coiling or anything like that
Was attracted to this video bc of the fact that it’s 11:11 long. I see this number daily whether it’s on tv, outside, a clock, my phone, a video length. At 0:47-0:48 u can see something float down towards the screen. Not sure what u were going through during this time but I believe someone’s spirit was with you this day. Orbs of energy often appear on camera but are usually missed if it’s not something you’re looking for. Your locs are beautiful & so are you. Blessings to you. 🙏
“Look at this big ass pimple “lmao I don’t even have a rass but I’ll watch instantly loving the personality!! 😂😂😅
I used to use gel and had to stop! It's sooo bad for us. Also used edge booster for braids months ago and it was a huge contributor
Basically, we shouldnt use any form of commercial products in our dreads unless prescribed by our hairdressers or hair stylists
Your locs are so beautiful 😍😍 taking notes for my new loc journey!
Smh I got build up on my loc parts and it's annoying really needed this hadnt tried it yet but going to cause it looks so nasty
The looks in this vlog had me over here dying! I am almost 7 months in and I think sometimes ohhh let me buy and try this and then my other side screams it might cause build up, and I keep my happy butt with the stuff that is working. LOL Your hair is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for the info and possible remedy if we de experience it.
Diedra Underwood thanks for this comment and for watching!
Your locs are beautiful!!!! You are funny!!!!!!!!
That's exactly my problem!!! Thank you!
So what edge control don't cause build up?
blueberry bliss
Empress Aura the one without wax that’s is easy to washout when I wash my face and doesn’t leave things behind after hair wash day
Empress Aura design essential didn’t do this and mane choice. They literally turn to oil which meant it didn’t get very much hold but I’d rather go with that then to get a lot of hold and then end up with this.
The genuine african formula supergro hair gel doesn't cause build-up either.
The ingredients are listed as
Purified water, wild 🐝 🍯, coconut oil, west african shea butter, virgin olive oil, basil, safflower oil, 🍑 oil, 🍑 leaves extract, birch extract, coltsfoot extract, horsetail extract, calendula blossoms extract, cedarwood extract, rosemary extract, onion juice, vegetable proteins, biotin, allantoin, panthenol, natural glycerin, Na-PCA, vitamins A, B, C & E, natural preservatives, and vegetable aroma... But it doesn't smell like vegetables.
@@ElizabethRosette thanks luv
Hi Ellebell... 😲 please hun, don't tell me my favorite "swear by it, can't live without it" gel did that to your locs!?! Because it holds so well and doesn't need too much. Did you even get it in the mail yet? Oh I have so many questions...
Dee Williams-Gonzalez Lol no it hasn’t come yet!
@@ElizabethRosette whoo! 😥 i got so 😨 scared. My 22 year old loves it just as much as me. She wash & sets though 😒. I thought heavily about it and saw a man this past Saturday with a lovely head of thick locs. I can't cut them again. I'm going to stick through it to the end.
Hello, quick question... I used wax for the first time in my starter locs to retwist them (im at the budding stage) Have I just ruined my hair and need to start again or will I be able to wash it out and continue just using oils and water ?
Wax wont ruin them completely. But u should def switch to just the oil because wax will sit inside your locs and cause buildup with continued use.
I use coconut oil and water to retwist my daughter's hair and she dont have build up issues
Hi try Neutrogena shampoo it's good to try or not.
Introvert Locs hi I tried that before I found the my staple tea tree tingle clarifying shampoo. It was okay but doesn’t beat me my staple
@@ElizabethRosette
Why do i feel like im looking in the mirror right now😳👀..........
Lol
Even the way we sound and talk....
When people walk up to you and say " omg you look just like my cousin/sister/friend/coworker/"
Because we really all do have a twin.🤷♀️😂
Can you tell me the name on the bottle couldn’t see it in the video
That is Shea moisture apple cider vinegar Step 2
@@ElizabethRosette Thank you so much you are a life saver today🤎
How many locs do u have
I think you will have build up no matter what .. because of sweat and oils .
What do you retwist with?
I didn’t see the name of the rinse!
Beautiful locs
Okay i don’t know wtf us going on. 6 yrs in never had this issue I do nothing but oil and dr bronzers shampoo in my locs I did my acv rinse and my locs as full of buildup that is visibly discoloring my locs. They look mad dirty and gunky and I even feel it in my hair I have no clue what went wrong still trying to get this shit out my hair y’all
Literally me right now let me know what works. I haven’t tried the dr. Bronners yet but only use oil and water and clarifying shampoo and acv rinse like every 5 months
@@dezzyjones I do have an update. I spent like an hr washing and scrubbing my locs whatever it was came out but there’s still some at the root I used dr bronner peppermint
@@sisraye im glad it worked for you generally. Great because I picked up dr. Bronners peppermint today shortly after leaving the comment so i will be trying this tomorrow morning fingers crossed
Same thing just happened to me....
❤️
that bump is way smaller than the rest of you. don't fret. also, people are much more afraid of themselves than they are of you if you get my drift. so keep that in mind.
there's always going to be people with negative or positive OPINIONS. Facts are neutral. Let the haters and lovers motivate you to do better but don't ever put yourself down in the process. You know you best; you determine your value which IMO every soul is priceless. Whoever calls someone else ugly is ugly inside and that is much more repelling than external "imperfections". However it is fact that we are ALL perfect imperfections because we have INFINITE potential and no boundaries. If you decode DNA, in every living thing part of it says "God eternal within" we are not God but God is us because HE IS ("I am) Health is beautiful. Self care shows you can care for others.
Its not a journey. Its a lifestyle
Dreadloc collaboration?
But u mad pretty thou.. i won' even lie. Like no cap
💙👊🏿
8:48 im crushin' on u hard. Anyways, this the last comment