It took me SEVEN 16 hour days to install 365 micro locs. If I ever feel the urge to comb them out I will slap on a wig in a heartbeat lol They will remain until I die😂
Combing my 4-year locs dry worked better for me too. Used a thick metal needle to comb out. Restarted another journey 2 mths afterwards. I had just missed my afro but couldn't keep up the maintenance any much longer. Loc still win!
@@YouAreGodsCreation HONESTLY! Props to all the locticians that be crocheting peoples hair 6-8 hours everyday! Cause my hands, arms, and shoulders would get so sore after each sesh 🤕and can't forget the fact that I would also stab my finger a few times by accident lol
I’ve had my sisterlocs for 16 YEARS going on 17 this year. I only had the urge to comb out my locs ONCE due to hair loss. But instead of combining them out or taking them out, I just got them cut into a really cute loc Bob and I’m so happy with that decision. My locs are down my back again and way healthier. #loc’d4life
I've never had the urge ever to cut/comb them out I was curious to see people's reactions, I've had my locs 2.5 years, The alternative is wigs, loose natural etc, I don't have the time,energy, money for that. Locs bring me peace
I'm right there with you. Wigs are my go-to when I can't be bothered, bt no way am I ever combing out my locs because in the end they're my "forever style". I'm finna die with locs down to my knees sis! 💀
Always was fascinated by watching people comb out their locs. I considered doing the same, but with 9 years of growth (down to my butt), I opted to just cut them off. Definitely enjoying my fro. Not missing them (yet)!
@@karmakameleon113 it was time to let them go; I needed to release old energy as I entered into a new phase of my life. I might start a new set next year.
I started my own locs. Got mad at them because I didn’t think they were forming right. Combed them out after a couple of months so it only took about half a day. Then I let a professional restart them and I’ve been rocking locs every since
My big sister picked out her locks with a thumbtack. She's claims she used a thumbtack only, but we think a comb was involved. Anyway I think it took her a few days to do. She didn't show us the final result until it was done & she washed it up and stuff. The locs did her justice though, because her hair was long ASF. But over time she got over it and chopped it off, she's the type to never keep a style for more than a month. She is now a licensed Cosmetologist with her own business. 🤷🏾♀️ So it can be done. Just gotta have time and patience
I can see that working, I've never used a tack, but I have used pointy things to get in between because I personally prefer to use my hands only when possible. I got weak hair, if I tried to just comb it, I'd probably be bald😂
As a professional hairdresser I have to mention, you can go back to black after bleaching hair, you need to dye your hair red first before you apply the black dye. The reason for this is because all hair has 2 melanins called eumelanin (Blue, purple, cold pigments) and pheomelanin (red, orange, yellow, warm pigments) and so when you do have bleached hair and then go straight for dying it black you're missing a lot of warm pigment in black hair so it ends up coming off as blue or green. I can get more into detail about it but that's essentially the gist of it, sometimes this method is called "prepping" the hair. This doesn't just apply to black dyes, whenever you want to go darker, always add varying degrees of red, if you want to go from blonde to medium brown, add some less intense red pigment like a pastel red (heavily diluted), if you wanna go black, add straight up red dye before the black.
Also for the girl with the blonde locs… she should’ve canceled her yellow tone out with RED before going straight to black… this will help get rid of the green hues!
I chose to comb out the last set due to the damage interlocking did and I started the next set after a few weeks with coils…I spent a couple weekends and some weeknights doing it but no regrets because this set has proven to be healthier and worthwhile…keep it loc’d…
I combed mine out. Felt like I wanted a change just to only get locs again 😭 I regretted it because I felt like I had a special connection with my first set that I haven’t felt for my new one.
Locs are so versatile. You literally have a hairstyle absolutely ready from morning to night and it stays in place it looks cool and cute, boys with long medium dreads look gorgeous imo
I don't think I will ever comb out my locs. I would likely cut them and start over or reinstall at another time. I can't imagine going back to combing and style my hair. I've never liked doing it since I was a child. My scalp is super sensitive.
So Dreads are actually really better for scalp? I have issues with mine too and thought I was imagining things, when I stopped combing my hair and thought: huh, why is my scalp less itchy and irritated?
It is a big decision. I cried, but I also felt they needed to come out. They hold alot spiritually as well. When I combed mine out after 2 years. I felt a big relief, I felt free. I felt a big weight was lifted. As I said they hold a lot spiritually. I def cried before I made the decision. I cried during the process but was happy in the end. I felt better. It does take a long time to comb out.
i combed my locs out two years ago and it’s the best decision i’ve ever made. But with this process you have to be patient. You have to use a rat tail comb and water and conditioner ( A LOT ). It took me 8 days also.
Having dreads have made me a much more confident and aware individual, I cannot imagine combing out my dreads😢 as soon as I’d have to comb my loose hair again after 2.5 years of not doing that, I’ll cry
I had locs for two years, at 16 my dad told me there's a job opportunity for me but I'd have to remove them first. After I took them out, lost 5 inches of length and was back to my natural hair. He told me that it was for 18+, sorry. I've been debating going back almost once a month since. I loved them, but I also love the freedom to do whatever I want to my hair. I'm thinking of making a secret loc behind my ear!
I don't know where you live but in my state, employers aren't allowed to ask/tell people to change their look. If the job has a uniform then obviously you have to wear it, but you can still do whatever you want with your hair and face (for example, if you have facial piercings you can leave them in and your job can't say anything about it as long as you're in your uniform). If it's a job where you have to wear a helmet, hard hat or other protective equipment, all you have to worry about is that your hairstyle comfortably fits under the hat/helmet/whatever... I think your dad was trolling you. lol
I have very long 11 year old locs. Never had any desire to comb them out. Before my locs, I had a Foxy Brown BAA. I am definitely locked for life. They are easy maintenance and I always get compliments on them. 😃
Many years ago I combed out my locs and it literally took me two months to get each and every loc unraveled. My hair was about 18" long, some were longer, some shorter so I cut them off to 10" before I started taking them down. I picked at the ends and used baking soda water to break down the buildup. I had a beautiful head of hair afterwards and was very happy with the results.
I think we need to remember that locs or not, we always have days and phases where our hair is just annoying us or not cooperating. We just need to be think thoroughly about our next steps. 😅
I did it and I’m currently in the process to restart my loc process. My hair is too thick and I don’t want to fight with it. Reminded me all too well why I loc’d my hair in the first place. Lesson learned.
I combed mine out summer of 2014/15? Water conditioner mix and a rat tail comb. Took a month and that fro looked so good and kinky 😍 loccing my hair up again I’m so excited
Were you in the third segment? loved your look after you cut them as well as with your locs!!! I have cut my locs four times because i have tricholilomania, but i do miss it at times... I was one who trimmed them first before cutting as well, it is easier that way, methinks...
There's a technique for taking blonde hair back to light brown, med brown, and dark brown, etc. The trick is filling the hair shaft with another color first. It sounds crazy, but it prevents your hair from turning greenish or blueish brown. When you bleach hair, you're leaving the shaft hollow from pulling the pigment out. You need to refill the shaft with a base color before going brown. At least that's how it was explained to me when I made that exact mistake and ended up with greenish brown hair. It was heartbreaking to see my hair like that. Lesson learned. Years later when I decided to go from blonde back to light brown I did it correctly. The color was a beautiful light brown. The process of going dark brown from blonde requires that you dye the blonde hair RED first. Yes, red. If you're going light brown use a golden or light auburn color. It fills the shaft with a base color for the brown to lay on. First you dye with the filler color, rinse, and dry. Second you apply the brown color of your choice over the red/golden/auburn color. I promise, it works. Anyone who needed this information.. You're welcome and happy hair coloring! Ps: Brad Mondo has some great videos explaining the mechanics in detail on his UA-cam. There's also great articles online by searching Google.
I don't know who you are but you're doing the Lord's work with this comment. Let the people know! I do hair consultations and let me tell you (although you already know haha)- the amount of people who've messed up their hair through DIY coloring is insane.
@@karmakameleon113 Unfortunately I'm one of those hair disaster stories. Lesson learned a little late, but better late than never. I don't wish my hair disaster on anyone. It looked brown in low light, but in the sun in looked this sickly, nasty, greenish color. What a nightmare! I paid big $$ to a colorist to get it fixed. Thankfully this wonderful professional explained everything I did wrong & how to avoid this happening in the future. It worked beautifully too when I finally felt comfortable doing my own hair years & years later. Best of luck to those brave enough to experiment on their hair. Sometimes it's a wonderful experience, sometimes you end up with muddy, green, ugly, splotchy hair. If you are left with any hair at all! Oh boy, I've seen that too. Watched a close friend ignore my advice & TRIPLE PROCESSED her already damaged hair. Total ramen noodles for hair. Falling out everywhere. It's a science & an art. Sometimes ppl forget that.
I did it few years ago. I had to use a pastry fork because i broke 3 combs on the process. My head was horrible after that and my natural curl never recovered, it looked like steelwool, so a year later I cut my hair so short to let it grow healthy.
I cut and combed my locs 5 years ago and it was a very heartbreaking decision. Unfortunately, they were simply too heavy and long for my head (they were down to my waist). I have rocked my natural type 3a/b hair even since, but damn i miss my locs! Might consider getting them again some day..
I had mine from when I was 5-about 14 when I went to HS. They were mid back length. I tried combing them out first but then I realized how much hair I was losing and cut them to about that point then finished. With the help of my sister it took about a week of constant work, a rat tail comb, and VO5 conditioner! I’ll loc back up when I get older but I enjoy the versatility I have for right now.
My parents loc my hair as a baby and I combed it out when I turned 18, took me 1 whole yr and got really short… I’m 26 now and my natural hair is under my boob now, never went bk to locs and I’m happy with that❤
lol this ppl got dem "i wanna be cool and sexy locs" that's why they can comb it out. my wick damn near a decade and a half, only thing am combing out dem locs is lint😂
I’m white. Never had dreads. Never will. (Don’t know if it’s even possible lol) But it was soooo satisfying to watch. All people in this video have such cool hairstyles.
It is possible it's literally just matted hair in different sections and styles it'll just take longer for you since you have fine hair but it can be done. Ive seen many white guys with locs.
I had the thought of doing it. BUT i realized i only wanted to do that bc i had writers block. So i stopped working on the book i was working on. Finished writing a children’s book and interlocked my hair lol. Sorry for this being so long winded
@@woodenxyz8688 lol no. But doing something different or drastic with my hair has been my go to when i either feel out of control or need clarity.. Ig in a way yeah 🤦🏽♀️
@@nytashakay8994 it may sound a bit silly but I understand, sometime it takes a big change to clear ones mind, most people are scared of change, so to have done it many time over, I give you props.
I combed mines out in one day 🙌🏾🙌🏾 I started mines myself and I didn’t have any clean/straight parts 🤦🏾♀️ I started my loc journey in May..I was 8 months in but imma get them re-started by someone else..I also wanted mines to be a lil bigger than what i had
*Took me about a week to comb mine out (2 years loc'd). I wanted to grow my Mohawk sides out. I'll be restarting my locs this Spring/Summer once my sides are the length I want.*
I combed out my almost three year old locs in Jan. 2022. I was going thru a lot and decided to comb them out. I don’t know how people get theirs out so fast, took me about 2 months on and off. I will definitely be getting my second set of locs soon, I can’t wait because I truly miss them
I combed out my locs. Put sisterlocs in and no regrets. Mind you they were comb coils and budding at 6 months. The loctitian at the time used a rat comb and kept breaking my hair, then wanted to cut ✂️ it to even it out. I was upset understandably. Took my mom my aunt plus friend at the salon 3 hours lots of conditioner too. Mind you in Africa 🌍 tooo.. I am happy the sisterlocs I got. I am on 1 year 4 months and will never ever comb em out.
They are called locs.. not dread locs because the hair is not dreadful and the word dread locs was use by slave master to describe our hair as dreadful..so no they are beautiful locs in there own way
@@jamieguapoStart with your thickest ones first or start back to front. Energy is gonna drastically go down having your arms up for ever. So starting with the though ones and or ones you can see is easiest. Do your absolute best to not tug on any. I ended up loosing 3 locs from that. Dry worked best for me but experiment with conditioner and or water. Oh this which is obvious, but take brakes often because your arm is gonna feel like it's about to fall off! 🤣 Don't over do it. 💜
I've combed out my locs on 2 separate occasions, but I regretted it within a year both times. It was like a 3 day long process taking my locs out both times.
I watched your vid at the beginning of my loc journey... trying to get the good and the bad. I watch a lit of loc vids... yours are the first that I've seen that look like mine.
I combed out my locs last year. I used a rat tail comb(metal tipped) and conditioner; during the process, I would spritz my hair with water just so it could absorb the conditioner a little better. Overall, it took me a good couple of weeks to comb them out of my hair entirely.
I combed my first set of locs out and it took me 6 days. I wet my hair and used a rat tail comb. There was a lot of breakage but I did it. I started over and it's been 4 years loc'd and I will never comb them out again. I'm keep these!
I combed out my dreadlocks 14 years ago. They were beautiful. I had bad dreams about not having my locks. It took me 3 years before I put them back in. I did it dry and only used a thin comb. I've had my new locks for 11 years now .
I wore locs for the year of 2020 and then combed them out in 2021. In March of this year I installed microlocs and then combed them out micro locs for knotless braids in August only to get loc’d up again in October.
I had em for 3+ years. It took me a few commitmted weeks.. but I used a pen. I miss em, but I was done. I had nearly knee length, locks took it up it to shoulder, but after it was mid back, I like it being short now.
I combed all my locs out a around Christmas 2021. I had 200 locs, they had been in for over 2 years, and it took me 1-2 hours per loc. I'm really happy I did it. I ended up with hip length hair, but I cut it back to armpit length. I nourashed it back to health, and now it's waist length again. I was shocked at the state of my hair after combing them out. My hair just didn't want to hold a curl. I had crazy shrinkage and frizzy hair. It took a few months before it behaved like normal again. I made the right decision for me 100%
Coming it out with conditioner prevents a lot of tearing the hair out and damaging it so I recommend the conditioner it makes it slippery so the knots come out easier I try to do my daughter's dry and it it was just tearing half the lock off so I recommend conditioner
It took a week. It can be done. Pace yourself. Have a plan. I lost alot of hair..but refused to cut them. Water & (affordable) Detangler Conditioner..use the RIGHT comb. 40-50 locs via gel & wax.
I combed out my locks in October 2022 and it only took a full week, 7 days. All I used was water and conditioner, I still retained all my length, since I tried to be as gentle as possible. But you still get dead hair coming out of course, lots of it. I don't regret taking out my locks.
9 years locd here .. considering combing mine post decade mark ..I want to restart them after a year of embracing my curls . My Sun was locd for 8 years and now has a temp fade ..he loves it
Combed out my locks twice. The first time was a breeze. The second one was 😭😭. I ended up cutting them off. The first set of locks didn't have any build up. I only used oils. The second one I used gel , oils and different products. I think that had something to do with the takedown.
I have cut my locks after 7 yrs. Then combed down 1 yr after cut, took about month. It hurt so bad I went and got micro loc a week after the comb down. 18 months microloc’d ❤❤
I combed my locs out in 2016 at 23-24 after having locs since I was like 9 years old. It took weeks! I did it with conditioner and a rat tail comb. There was breakage but my was and it still long as heck.
I did a few days ago but luckily they were just starter locs in their budding phase so I did it with my fingers 😃 I want to restart after figuring out how to deal with the itch
I actually watched your first comb out video to comb out my locs the first time now I have a child and don’t have time to take care of my hair all the time so I loc’d it right back up it’s been a year and 3 months and it’s grown out a lot 😌🥰
I don't even have dreads and here I am. watching people comb out their dreads. I did the same .thing from my mother Years ago it was such a easy process..
I thought about it when I had locks. After 14 years of having them, I simply let my roots grow out a bit and cut them off. I rocked a curly ‘fro for awhile, then started going to a barber again. Now, I keep my hair short, curly, and platinum blonde.
Here's the dreadlock products I use www.greatlocs.com
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It took me SEVEN 16 hour days to install 365 micro locs. If I ever feel the urge to comb them out I will slap on a wig in a heartbeat lol They will remain until I die😂
I know that’s right😭😭
😂😂😂
I'd love to see a picture of your hard word! I put dreads in not to long ago and it was ALOT of work. I bet your hair looks beautiful 😍
We understand 😂
Or just cut your hair and start over.
Did my girl Tay dirty with the thumbnail😭😭
She looked like a Cynthia doll from rugrats 🤣
I know 😂smh
@@RJ_Barricade LMFAOOO
😂
Whose the second girl
Combing my 4-year locs dry worked better for me too. Used a thick metal needle to comb out. Restarted another journey 2 mths afterwards. I had just missed my afro but couldn't keep up the maintenance any much longer. Loc still win!
Did u notice ur hair longer when u combed it out?
@@berthaochieng7184 Yes, but I still trimmed it quite a bit to
I actually combed out all my dreads a few months ago so I could split each dread into 2. Went from 41 dreads to 82 and it took me about 2-3 months 😭
I basically did the same and I got 1 word to describe it... PAIN
@@YouAreGodsCreation HONESTLY! Props to all the locticians that be crocheting peoples hair 6-8 hours everyday! Cause my hands, arms, and shoulders would get so sore after each sesh 🤕and can't forget the fact that I would also stab my finger a few times by accident lol
I had 108. Mine took a day
@@nahbro9735 what that’s crazy! 😯 mine took so long cause my dreads were already starting to mature during the time 😵💫
Same
I’ve had my sisterlocs for 16 YEARS going on 17 this year. I only had the urge to comb out my locs ONCE due to hair loss. But instead of combining them out or taking them out, I just got them cut into a really cute loc Bob and I’m so happy with that decision. My locs are down my back again and way healthier. #loc’d4life
I've never had the urge ever to cut/comb them out I was curious to see people's reactions, I've had my locs 2.5 years, The alternative is wigs, loose natural etc, I don't have the time,energy, money for that. Locs bring me peace
I'm right there with you. Wigs are my go-to when I can't be bothered, bt no way am I ever combing out my locs because in the end they're my "forever style". I'm finna die with locs down to my knees sis! 💀
when I did this it took 8 hrs and it hurt so bad, but having more knowledge abt your locs when you start over is very rewarding
Always was fascinated by watching people comb out their locs. I considered doing the same, but with 9 years of growth (down to my butt), I opted to just cut them off. Definitely enjoying my fro. Not missing them (yet)!
Whaaaa?? Why?! I'm trying to get to where you were! Were they too heavy or too hard to wash?
@@karmakameleon113 it was time to let them go; I needed to release old energy as I entered into a new phase of my life. I might start a new set next year.
@@lifemantratarot Ok, I feel that. I just subbed to your channel, btw. You're doing good for the people out here!
@karmakameleon113 thank you! I greatly appreciate the support!
I started my own locs. Got mad at them because I didn’t think they were forming right. Combed them out after a couple of months so it only took about half a day. Then I let a professional restart them and I’ve been rocking locs every since
My big sister picked out her locks with a thumbtack. She's claims she used a thumbtack only, but we think a comb was involved.
Anyway I think it took her a few days to do. She didn't show us the final result until it was done & she washed it up and stuff.
The locs did her justice though, because her hair was long ASF.
But over time she got over it and chopped it off, she's the type to never keep a style for more than a month.
She is now a licensed Cosmetologist with her own business. 🤷🏾♀️
So it can be done. Just gotta have time and patience
That thumbtack had to have ripped through her hair lol
I can see that working, I've never used a tack, but I have used pointy things to get in between because I personally prefer to use my hands only when possible. I got weak hair, if I tried to just comb it, I'd probably be bald😂
I like that u said big sister instead of older sister. I'm the eldest child of 3 and I think it's cute.
I took mine out it took about two days but it had to remain saturated and you have to take your time
As a professional hairdresser I have to mention, you can go back to black after bleaching hair, you need to dye your hair red first before you apply the black dye. The reason for this is because all hair has 2 melanins called eumelanin (Blue, purple, cold pigments) and pheomelanin (red, orange, yellow, warm pigments) and so when you do have bleached hair and then go straight for dying it black you're missing a lot of warm pigment in black hair so it ends up coming off as blue or green. I can get more into detail about it but that's essentially the gist of it, sometimes this method is called "prepping" the hair. This doesn't just apply to black dyes, whenever you want to go darker, always add varying degrees of red, if you want to go from blonde to medium brown, add some less intense red pigment like a pastel red (heavily diluted), if you wanna go black, add straight up red dye before the black.
I had my locs for 1 year and they were microlocks. Took me 10 days. Beauty of it, my hair is thick, long, and full!!
It took me 11 days to comb 3-4 year locks, was better dry… I missed my big curly hair. My locks were thick and dense and fell flat
Also for the girl with the blonde locs… she should’ve canceled her yellow tone out with RED before going straight to black… this will help get rid of the green hues!
I chose to comb out the last set due to the damage interlocking did and I started the next set after a few weeks with coils…I spent a couple weekends and some weeknights doing it but no regrets because this set has proven to be healthier and worthwhile…keep it loc’d…
I combed mine out. Felt like I wanted a change just to only get locs again 😭 I regretted it because I felt like I had a special connection with my first set that I haven’t felt for my new one.
Hair is like an antenna that carry energy... especially around your temples.
Locs are so versatile. You literally have a hairstyle absolutely ready from morning to night and it stays in place it looks cool and cute, boys with long medium dreads look gorgeous imo
I cant explain how much I've missed my locs since I combed them out last year
I don't think I will ever comb out my locs. I would likely cut them and start over or reinstall at another time. I can't imagine going back to combing and style my hair. I've never liked doing it since I was a child. My scalp is super sensitive.
So Dreads are actually really better for scalp?
I have issues with mine too and thought I was imagining things, when I stopped combing my hair and thought: huh, why is my scalp less itchy and irritated?
It is a big decision. I cried, but I also felt they needed to come out. They hold alot spiritually as well. When I combed mine out after 2 years. I felt a big relief, I felt free. I felt a big weight was lifted. As I said they hold a lot spiritually. I def cried before I made the decision. I cried during the process but was happy in the end. I felt better. It does take a long time to comb out.
What kind of spirituality
What spiritual stuff, this is the second time that I've heard this
@@ms_u.c.loveth if you don't know you'll never know
@@Im.A.Potatoe then keep it to yaselves
@@Im.A.Potatoe facts lol. Their loss
i combed my locs out two years ago and it’s the best decision i’ve ever made. But with this process you have to be patient. You have to use a rat tail comb and water and conditioner ( A LOT ). It took me 8 days also.
Having dreads have made me a much more confident and aware individual, I cannot imagine combing out my dreads😢 as soon as I’d have to comb my loose hair again after 2.5 years of not doing that, I’ll cry
I had locs for two years, at 16 my dad told me there's a job opportunity for me but I'd have to remove them first. After I took them out, lost 5 inches of length and was back to my natural hair. He told me that it was for 18+, sorry.
I've been debating going back almost once a month since. I loved them, but I also love the freedom to do whatever I want to my hair. I'm thinking of making a secret loc behind my ear!
He might’ve did that on purpose
@@maybeitsmattie3751 Ha! That was the first thing I thought too.
I don't know where you live but in my state, employers aren't allowed to ask/tell people to change their look. If the job has a uniform then obviously you have to wear it, but you can still do whatever you want with your hair and face (for example, if you have facial piercings you can leave them in and your job can't say anything about it as long as you're in your uniform). If it's a job where you have to wear a helmet, hard hat or other protective equipment, all you have to worry about is that your hairstyle comfortably fits under the hat/helmet/whatever... I think your dad was trolling you. lol
😮For her to cut her locs out just to throw in some braids!! Im shook!! I could never!!
Now shes having to buy hair possibly pay someone to do it.. Make it make sense!!
I chopped off my locks and then instantly regretted it so I braided what remained on my head to make myself feel better. 😂😂 I genuinely felt pain
@@nndlovu1878 oh bless you! So sorry you had to experience that! 😖❤️
@Elisia's Evolution she wanted a different hairstyle, that's it lol not everything is about convenience
@@fortunamajor7239 if she's happy to waste money,if she likes it I love it!!
I have very long 11 year old locs. Never had any desire to comb them out. Before my locs, I had a Foxy Brown BAA. I am definitely locked for life. They are easy maintenance and I always get compliments on them. 😃
Many years ago I combed out my locs and it literally took me two months to get each and every loc unraveled. My hair was about 18" long, some were longer, some shorter so I cut them off to 10" before I started taking them down. I picked at the ends and used baking soda water to break down the buildup. I had a beautiful head of hair afterwards and was very happy with the results.
Ughhhh I have mine for 17 years now and ready to comb mine out
@@QueenSoulSista yo I got mine like months ago 🤣💀 making me feel small ash lmaooo
@@SmADdi4u stay committed
Please make a video of you taking them out
@QueenSoulSista naa frl, I got some resting on my shoulders now lool
I think we need to remember that locs or not, we always have days and phases where our hair is just annoying us or not cooperating. We just need to be think thoroughly about our next steps. 😅
I've had mine for 18 years and combing is not an option. I started mine, back when you were pretty much committed to going dread 'til ya dead. 💯
😂 😂 😂
Well at this point it's pretty much impossible for you to comb it out
I cut mine last year after year 20 and it feels good to be able to wash and dry my hair in so much less time.
Exactly! If I want to switch up my hairstyle I'll just throw on a wig
I did it and I’m currently in the process to restart my loc process. My hair is too thick and I don’t want to fight with it. Reminded me all too well why I loc’d my hair in the first place. Lesson learned.
I combed mine out summer of 2014/15? Water conditioner mix and a rat tail comb. Took a month and that fro looked so good and kinky 😍 loccing my hair up again I’m so excited
I definitely combed my hair out dry. It was way more easier than wet. It took me 4 days to take out 43 locs. Now I’m 8 months locd again
13 YEARS LATER I'M SO GLAD THAT I NEVER WENT THROUGH WITH THIS
Thank you for including me in your video! I had around 500+ in total before starting the combing out process and it was a challenge for real! 😂
It looks like a challenge, your locs were so beautiful long and small. I can only imagine pulling out so much! You were dedicated!
Were you in the third segment? loved your look after you cut them as well as with your locs!!!
I have cut my locs four times because i have tricholilomania, but i do miss it at times...
I was one who trimmed them first before cutting as well, it is easier that way, methinks...
@@fedoramcclaren4294 I was the last one. And I’m sorry about that ! 💗
@@mahoganiej
I thank you kindly dear, and yes, you looked stunning with both styles!!!... 💜
never saw Gunther laugh so much.. Tay is hilarious tho
There's a technique for taking blonde hair back to light brown, med brown, and dark brown, etc. The trick is filling the hair shaft with another color first. It sounds crazy, but it prevents your hair from turning greenish or blueish brown. When you bleach hair, you're leaving the shaft hollow from pulling the pigment out. You need to refill the shaft with a base color before going brown. At least that's how it was explained to me when I made that exact mistake and ended up with greenish brown hair. It was heartbreaking to see my hair like that. Lesson learned. Years later when I decided to go from blonde back to light brown I did it correctly. The color was a beautiful light brown.
The process of going dark brown from blonde requires that you dye the blonde hair RED first.
Yes, red.
If you're going light brown use a golden or light auburn color.
It fills the shaft with a base color for the brown to lay on.
First you dye with the filler color, rinse, and dry. Second you apply the brown color of your choice over the red/golden/auburn color.
I promise, it works.
Anyone who needed this information..
You're welcome and happy hair coloring!
Ps: Brad Mondo has some great videos explaining the mechanics in detail on his UA-cam. There's also great articles online by searching Google.
I don't know who you are but you're doing the Lord's work with this comment. Let the people know! I do hair consultations and let me tell you (although you already know haha)- the amount of people who've messed up their hair through DIY coloring is insane.
@@karmakameleon113 Unfortunately I'm one of those hair disaster stories. Lesson learned a little late, but better late than never. I don't wish my hair disaster on anyone. It looked brown in low light, but in the sun in looked this sickly, nasty, greenish color. What a nightmare! I paid big $$ to a colorist to get it fixed. Thankfully this wonderful professional explained everything I did wrong & how to avoid this happening in the future. It worked beautifully too when I finally felt comfortable doing my own hair years & years later. Best of luck to those brave enough to experiment on their hair. Sometimes it's a wonderful experience, sometimes you end up with muddy, green, ugly, splotchy hair. If you are left with any hair at all! Oh boy, I've seen that too. Watched a close friend ignore my advice & TRIPLE PROCESSED her already damaged hair. Total ramen noodles for hair. Falling out everywhere. It's a science & an art. Sometimes ppl forget that.
2022 was the year I realised you could comb dreads out. When I had mine more than 20 years ago, I just shaved it all off.
You're a badass ❤❤❤
I did it few years ago. I had to use a pastry fork because i broke 3 combs on the process. My head was horrible after that and my natural curl never recovered, it looked like steelwool, so a year later I cut my hair so short to let it grow healthy.
I cut and combed my locs 5 years ago and it was a very heartbreaking decision. Unfortunately, they were simply too heavy and long for my head (they were down to my waist). I have rocked my natural type 3a/b hair even since, but damn i miss my locs! Might consider getting them again some day..
I cut mine because I lost one and saw how much build up and instantly wanted to cut em and start over.
@Cameo I was putting too many products in my hair and not cleansing my hair correctly
I TRIED to comb mine out after about maybe 8 years, gave up & grab the scissors real quick. 😅🤣
😂
I appreciate the look bruh fr 🙏🏾‼️
I had mine from when I was 5-about 14 when I went to HS. They were mid back length. I tried combing them out first but then I realized how much hair I was losing and cut them to about that point then finished. With the help of my sister it took about a week of constant work, a rat tail comb, and VO5 conditioner! I’ll loc back up when I get older but I enjoy the versatility I have for right now.
My sister combed her locs out and it took her a few days. Hers were long but, she still had soo much hair on her head afterwards.
5:48 I’m from south Florida and back in middle school like 2006-2009 the original “wicks “ was what she got on her head no cap .. looks 🔥🔥🔥
My parents loc my hair as a baby and I combed it out when I turned 18, took me 1 whole yr and got really short… I’m 26 now and my natural hair is under my boob now, never went bk to locs and I’m happy with that❤
lol this ppl got dem "i wanna be cool and sexy locs" that's why they can comb it out. my wick damn near a decade and a half, only thing am combing out dem locs is lint😂
I’m white. Never had dreads. Never will. (Don’t know if it’s even possible lol) But it was soooo satisfying to watch. All people in this video have such cool hairstyles.
It is possible it's literally just matted hair in different sections and styles it'll just take longer for you since you have fine hair but it can be done. Ive seen many white guys with locs.
@@Im.A.Potatoe Oh thank you for clarifying. But I think when you try to comb it out they will break much much more than thick hair?!
Don't get them, it don't look right. Don't care how it's done.
@@nishiaboo7583 bruh 🤦🏾♂️
@@Pissbaby991 just being honest. It doesn't. 🤣
I tried to comb out my 15yr old locs. I gave up 4hrs later and shaved my head instead.
Starting over for thicker jumbo locs in 6 months.
I had the thought of doing it.
BUT i realized i only wanted to do that bc i had writers block. So i stopped working on the book i was working on. Finished writing a children’s book and interlocked my hair lol.
Sorry for this being so long winded
You felt that cutting ur hair would bring forth new creativity?
@@woodenxyz8688 lol no. But doing something different or drastic with my hair has been my go to when i either feel out of control or need clarity.. Ig in a way yeah 🤦🏽♀️
@@woodenxyz8688 see when you say it out loud it sounds very silly
@@nytashakay8994 it may sound a bit silly but I understand, sometime it takes a big change to clear ones mind, most people are scared of change, so to have done it many time over, I give you props.
@@woodenxyz8688 lol well thanks. It helps most of the time. Though I’m trying to get out of being that drastic
I've combed out my locs twice. now on my 3rd set of locs and idk if i'll comb them out again. It's SO MUCH WORK!
I combed mines out in one day 🙌🏾🙌🏾 I started mines myself and I didn’t have any clean/straight parts 🤦🏾♀️ I started my loc journey in May..I was 8 months in but imma get them re-started by someone else..I also wanted mines to be a lil bigger than what i had
*Took me about a week to comb mine out (2 years loc'd). I wanted to grow my Mohawk sides out. I'll be restarting my locs this Spring/Summer once my sides are the length I want.*
Her sister locks were really cute. I wonder why she wanted to comb them out
I combed out my almost three year old locs in Jan. 2022. I was going thru a lot and decided to comb them out. I don’t know how people get theirs out so fast, took me about 2 months on and off. I will definitely be getting my second set of locs soon, I can’t wait because I truly miss them
I combed mine out and it took forever! I'm getting another set with smaller locs this month.
i thought about it at 3 months locked ended up doing it about 6 months ago it was surprisingly easy cuz my hair is thicker i guess
Your hair wasn’t even really fully locked then lol that’s why it was easy
I combed out my locs. Put sisterlocs in and no regrets. Mind you they were comb coils and budding at 6 months. The loctitian at the time used a rat comb and kept breaking my hair, then wanted to cut ✂️ it to even it out. I was upset understandably. Took my mom my aunt plus friend at the salon 3 hours lots of conditioner too. Mind you in Africa 🌍 tooo.. I am happy the sisterlocs I got. I am on 1 year 4 months and will never ever comb em out.
They are called locs.. not dread locs because the hair is not dreadful and the word dread locs was use by slave master to describe our hair as dreadful..so no they are beautiful locs in there own way
"Goldie Locks" was Adorable and Hilarious 😂 Love her ❤️ !!!
I did this year. Lol Took me 3 days. I had issues with conditioner and water. Dry was the way to go. I only had about 30 locs. But Jesus. Lol
Yoo, any tips? I got about 30 too and i wanna comb em out next week
@@jamieguapoStart with your thickest ones first or start back to front. Energy is gonna drastically go down having your arms up for ever. So starting with the though ones and or ones you can see is easiest. Do your absolute best to not tug on any. I ended up loosing 3 locs from that. Dry worked best for me but experiment with conditioner and or water. Oh this which is obvious, but take brakes often because your arm is gonna feel like it's about to fall off! 🤣 Don't over do it. 💜
@@blahquinnyblah thank you sooo much!!❤❤❤ ill take notes😂
I just combed my locs out and it turn out good 😊 and I had them in for 9 months
Bra why you not at a mill yet. U deserve it gang. Been my mr miyagi for my whole journey my G. Stay up🙏🏾
yo, its time for another self reflection of your journey. your locs are looking better than ever in this video.
I was stunned to learn that this was even a thing. I just assumed you'd have to just buzz & start again!
I've combed out my locs on 2 separate occasions, but I regretted it within a year both times. It was like a 3 day long process taking my locs out both times.
I watched your vid at the beginning of my loc journey... trying to get the good and the bad. I watch a lit of loc vids... yours are the first that I've seen that look like mine.
im obsessed with his hair, if I would have locs like that I would make that life-long commitment
Me too, his look light and fluffy
I recently combed out my locs since they were uneven. Went from 42 to at least 100. Gonna wait until they lock to count them.
I combed out my locs last year. I used a rat tail comb(metal tipped) and conditioner; during the process, I would spritz my hair with water just so it could absorb the conditioner a little better. Overall, it took me a good couple of weeks to comb them out of my hair entirely.
I combed my first set of locs out and it took me 6 days. I wet my hair and used a rat tail comb. There was a lot of breakage but I did it. I started over and it's been 4 years loc'd and I will never comb them out again. I'm keep these!
Been locking over 20 years. Now, I like them cut into a style. Wearing a long bob. Love it!! It was a big decision.
THe girly with the blonde tips is so freaking PRETTY omg
Yes! It's wanting the natural curls and the fro! Boom!
I combed out my dreadlocks 14 years ago. They were beautiful. I had bad dreams about not having my locks. It took me 3 years before I put them back in. I did it dry and only used a thin comb. I've had my new locks for 11 years now .
I wore locs for the year of 2020 and then combed them out in 2021. In March of this year I installed microlocs and then combed them out micro locs for knotless braids in August only to get loc’d up again in October.
I had em for 3+ years. It took me a few commitmted weeks.. but I used a pen. I miss em, but I was done. I had nearly knee length, locks took it up it to shoulder, but after it was mid back, I like it being short now.
I’ve done it, best decision ever cuz I have started them over and now I love them even more ❤
I combed all my locs out a around Christmas 2021. I had 200 locs, they had been in for over 2 years, and it took me 1-2 hours per loc. I'm really happy I did it.
I ended up with hip length hair, but I cut it back to armpit length. I nourashed it back to health, and now it's waist length again.
I was shocked at the state of my hair after combing them out. My hair just didn't want to hold a curl. I had crazy shrinkage and frizzy hair. It took a few months before it behaved like normal again.
I made the right decision for me 100%
I’ve had my locs for 14 years never thought about cutting them off, I don’t think I ever will at this point.
Combed my 7 year locs out. I actually loved them but missed my loose natural hair.
Coming it out with conditioner prevents a lot of tearing the hair out and damaging it so I recommend the conditioner it makes it slippery so the knots come out easier I try to do my daughter's dry and it it was just tearing half the lock off so I recommend conditioner
It took a week. It can be done. Pace yourself. Have a plan. I lost alot of hair..but refused to cut them. Water & (affordable) Detangler Conditioner..use the RIGHT comb. 40-50 locs via gel & wax.
I used two aloe plants to comb my locs out. It took a week. That was my third time combing my locs out. Enjoyed the journey but I prefer big full hair
6:53 365x50=18250 pieces of hair falling out each year
I really miss just rocking hairstyles sometimes so the thought crosses at least once a day
I combed out my locks in October 2022 and it only took a full week, 7 days. All I used was water and conditioner, I still retained all my length, since I tried to be as gentle as possible. But you still get dead hair coming out of course, lots of it. I don't regret taking out my locks.
I'm in the process of coming my locks out now. I got all the front done working on the back now.
If you bleach your hair, you have to dye it red before going back to brown/back. It won’t turn green or blue that way.
9 years locd here .. considering combing mine post decade mark ..I want to restart them after a year of embracing my curls . My Sun was locd for 8 years and now has a temp fade ..he loves it
Combed out my locks twice. The first time was a breeze. The second one was 😭😭. I ended up cutting them off. The first set of locks didn't have any build up. I only used oils. The second one I used gel , oils and different products. I think that had something to do with the takedown.
I have cut my locks after 7 yrs. Then combed down 1 yr after cut, took about month. It hurt so bad I went and got micro loc a week after the comb down. 18 months microloc’d ❤❤
I combed my locs out in 2016 at 23-24 after having locs since I was like 9 years old.
It took weeks! I did it with conditioner and a rat tail comb. There was breakage but my was and it still long as heck.
I never knew you could comb your locs out. With that being said, I’m dying with my locs.
I contemplate combing out my locs often but I can't bring myself to do it lmao. I guess I'm not as tired of them yet as I think
I love the shape of your locs (how they fall/ frame your face)
I did a few days ago but luckily they were just starter locs in their budding phase so I did it with my fingers 😃 I want to restart after figuring out how to deal with the itch
Took 2 weeks to comb mines out, just did the last one on 11/26/22 back to my natural hair and I had a lot of growth.
I actually watched your first comb out video to comb out my locs the first time now I have a child and don’t have time to take care of my hair all the time so I loc’d it right back up it’s been a year and 3 months and it’s grown out a lot 😌🥰
I don't even have dreads and here I am. watching people comb out their dreads. I did the same .thing from my mother Years ago it was such a easy process..
I thought about it when I had locks. After 14 years of having them, I simply let my roots grow out a bit and cut them off. I rocked a curly ‘fro for awhile, then started going to a barber again. Now, I keep my hair short, curly, and platinum blonde.
You have to do what is right for you ❤