I'm 3 months in and I'm struggling... fighting depression because I'm so used to wearing wigs, getting perms, and having length around my face...I'm so happy I found this
Let me just say... When I saw you I thought..."ooooh her hair is CUUUTE!" Don't let others deter you from embracing EACH stage of your journey. If that includes extensions then go ahead but don't it because you feel like you look "ugly" cause YA DON'T! Brows, skin, lips! On point!! Ya cute! Edit: don't do it...
You hit every point in this video about the awkward stage. I feel like my face is so fat so the short style doesn’t complement my face. Some days are better than others. I’m trying to embrace the journey.
For me the art of wearing a hat was necessary. Last couple years people have been telling me they can’t imagine me without a hat. 3 weeks ago I took my hat off. People are now saying my hair is amazing. The public is fickle but I knew what was coming. This is my 3 set of locs, now gray and never to be colored. I’m enjoying my hair these days.
I started my second set and mine are gray never to be colored as well! It’s been one month and not exactly pretty yet but I don’t care. I know they will be awesome soon enough. I’m trusting the process!
Don’t do it girl I had loc extensions for 6 years I cut them off 2 years ago n decided to start my journey to teach myself patience. I feel like I’m going thru the ugly stage but I’m accepting and trusting in this process
This is how I’m feeling. I’ve been perming, wigging and braiding for all of my adult years trying to look like every other person knowing full and well my hard 4c hair wasn’t blending especially with those Brazilian and remi hairs. I got so tired of cover up and trying to impress that I’m doing now for me and my comfort and my liking and myself. However….. lol I am at this short loc phase, ny roots ante thick and puffier than my ends and most days I’m second guessing but I think I’m gonna be strong in my patience and however I be looking then that’s too bad. My office ppl are so used to not seeing my like this I know they wanna ask me “why” so bad lol 😂 but my husband and family accepts it so idc about others opinions
You're absolutely gorgeous. I think folks call it the ugly stage because they aren't used to looking at themselves yet. Locs drastically change your look, and it takes a min to adjust it. But trust me, you look bomb!
Omg girl I have started my loc journey 2 weeks ago and once I reach the "ugly stage" I plan to call mines the personality stage🤣🤣🤣❤️ I even decided to name my locs Cynthia (Angelica's doll from the little rugrats🤣) This way I can put a positive spin on the whole ugly stage. I also will be doing the scarfs and head wraps too. Great video!
Girl I got so much disrespect at my starter loc phase. 5 years later I get compliments daily. I knew it was coming. We all do even if you don’t have locs or natural hair. A lot of us don’t want to go through that process and I honestly don’t blame them. But bay bee, when you finally get that glow up, it makes it all worth it.
I’m so glad I came across your video because I’m 5 months in and this ugly stage is hard to grasp.. I just keep it covered when I go out to the stores or outing just so I don’t look unkept.. we are in this together ladies!! Thanks again for sharing
I understand where you are and I’m going through it!!! I thought about loc extensions also but decided against it. I’m 8 months into my journey and I’m loving it!!
I am starting my lox journey and I found your channel. Thank you for showing this phase. It means a lot to see it. I have been in my head about how short my hair is and I’m glad to know that I am not the only one who feels this way.
I’m in this stage ❤I totally understand. I’ve been wearing braids and weaves for years and I have heat damage as well! I got my starter locs put in a little over a month ago and I’m struggling to feel pretty. I do however have a new outlook on my hair and the texture- I think it’s beautiful and I love the curl pattern. But my hair is short, kind of thin on the edges and people aren’t use to seeing me with very short hair.. so its hard on my self image and self esteem. Keep going my sista this stage won’t be forever and you’ll grow to appreciate your hair more and more as your locs mature. This is a journey and you are not alone ❤
Hey hey! I’m almost a month in and I’ve been making sure my eyebrows are done and my lashes are on so I wouldn’t think about my hair so much. I’ll make sure I wore nice big earrings as well.
You're not alone sis. To not fixate on my locs not being long enough yet, when I go out wear headwraps and like to have my nails did during this time while my locs are super short😊
Stumbled across this video while looking up loc videos. I'm getting my starter locs this Friday. (4 days from now) I struggle with my self-image and this has legit been a concern of mine. Thank you for being open and honest with your journey. I'm tuning in a year later, but this speaks to me. 💖
Thank you for this! I haven’t started my loc journey yet and I’m looking to, this made me really think about why I would dislike the way my locs might look (most of it coming from fearing looking too masculine with short hair ) and how I could combat it, this really makes me feel like I’m not alone 😌❤️
Yes started mines in January and I too contemplated on cheating lol with the loc extensions. I opted out because I want to fall in love with my hair and face. I was a bundle girl for 15 years straight 😳. I have good days and bad days since I did a huge chop very low and once it could twist got them loc. Thanks for this video. I do the same wear accessories cause I be waking up looking like a stud 🤣. Great video! I subscribed
Hey hun I love your hair ..and there’s so such thing as the ugly stage ...us queens can have no hair and still look gorgeous..I’m on this journey with you .were about the same length and same amount of time loc’d ..you’re not a lone 😘😘
I never felt like I had an ugly stage. I actually love my hair more and more everyday. Just 4 months in. I do ware my hates tho, they really help between retwist. Love the content and your energy! Hang in there before you know it your locs will compliment you and your style.
I’m so glad I found your page! I restarted my starter locs this week and I am really trying hard to be kind to myself right now. I too started wearing more makeup and I need to get a new pair of hoop earrings. Your head wrap is gorgeous, I need to get a few. I just keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end, and make sure to talk myself out of wigs, extensions or anything else that could stunt my growth! Thank you for sharing ❤
I felt the same way before I came across your page ...I am one month in and was going to yarn twist over my locs...but then I looked at my hair and I actually like the fullness and them being all over my head however the may fallb...and I thought to myself this is me and I am embracing this journey...I wear wraps to and have hats...but yes been doing my eyebrows to take away from those thoughts...you got this I got this ...new subscriber also...beautiful we are accepting ourselves throughout this journey!! Peace Queen...
Love this! I’m currently 9 weeks into my journey and it has been quite the struggle for me. To fuzziness, unraveling, and just feeling so unattractive. But I’ve noticed the more I take care of myself, the longer my hair gets. So, definitely continue to drink lots of water, take biotin supplements, and do not do extensions. I’ve come to appreciate the process and not be so hyper focused on appealing to anyone but myself. 💕
I feel you on the ugly stage, but from watching different videos on starter locs we just have to go through the stages and let our hair do what it’s going to do. I’m almost 4 months into my Loc Journey and I wear head bands and scarfs and just roll with it. It will get better as your locs mature. Hang in there❤️
You are absolutely beautiful. Healthy hair, skin, and lovely personality. We all have to start somewhere. I was a loose natural for about 8 years before getting locs. It was so frustrating and I literally alternated betwen a bun and braids. Getting locs was the best decision for me. You have to do what works for you. I looooove you in the headwrap ❤❤❤❤. Enjoy the journey.
I so needed this😘😘😘it's even harder when you need to pull off that classy look for functions🤦♀️I sometimes throw on a head scarf but we are going to stick it out🥰🥰🥰
This is perfect. Thanks for sharing love. Just got here by searching for protective styles for starter locs cos I’m looking terrible after just a month in. I started with braids and I look like I’m lost😂. Unfortunately I’m not a makeup fan but definitely trying the glasses and scarfs. ❤❤
Thank you for the tips sis. I just started my locs yesterday and I needed this advice on the jewelry hats and scarves 🙏🏽 ❤ I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I love the Moesha song in the intro too.
5th month and the struggle is real. Covid weight and crazy hair days, ugh! I have a faux hawk and lots of shrinkage. Can't seem to find a style I like. Hats and scarfs are OK but hot! I remain committed though 💯 😌
I just started October 9th I’m about 6 weeks in I believe I’m also in that stage of my journey many say it looks good but you know we can be our own worst critic ! Thank you for this encouragement I’m going to keep going 😊
You look beautiful!I just stated mine,three days ago I can relate to your wave of emotions and feelings.I am going to use your tips,all and all let’s embrace the journey it’ll be well worth it!
I am 5 weeks into my journey. I was straightening my hair prior as well. However, I didn’t let my loctition cut the straight parts so I could pull my hair back into a ponytail. Watching your videos have inspired me to go ahead and cut it off.
Girl, I feel you. I’m 4 months in and prior to the locs I was a baldie that used to get a hair cut twice a month so on many days I get myself trying to message my barber because the ugly stage don’t play but I’m trying my best to embrace this journey. My hair is even a bit shorter than yours 🤣. Let’s continue in this journey 💪🏾
thank you for sharing this video because I just started this journey and I thought today why? but after listening to you I believe that I’ll journey on and see where the end takes me…again thank you.
First, thank you for posting a video of your journey. Most people on social media only post their older locs or a fresh retwist. Cutting the relaxed portion of my hair, plus my shrinkage has got me going crazy with my hair length. I just started my journey and I'm trying to stick with it but it's hard when you see instagram reels of people combing their locs out. My face is chubby and I'm so tempted to go back to box braids. I feel so insecure at this stage 😢
I’m 3 months loc’d today and I’m going though this awkward phase! I wouldn’t call them ugly but they’re definitely rough lol!😂 I’m like the head wrap queen now.
Come on Moesha!!!! Yaaasssss!!! My hair is the length of your locs in this video with some breakage at the nape. I needed to come across you! Following your journey and subscribed!
I love your style especially with the golden headwrap and glasses! you and your locs are beautiful!! you have such a beautiful face and radiant skin. I don't have locs myself, I actually just went natural during quarantine (last relaxer was march 2020) and my biggest issue with my natural hair is that it's short and doesn't frame my face yet like my long relaxed hair did. i feel more confident with my short natural hair now after seeing this video though. if i look even half as beautiful as you do then i'm good!
I'm in the awkward stage as well. And, just like you, I'm uncomfortable with my hair shorter than usual and not complementing my look. I've been wearing a scarf to work and playing up the skincare and accessories more than I did prior to starting my locs. In addition to this, I'm struggling with hard water residue in my locs. In fact, I have some acv and plan to soak my hair to get rid of it and start washing my hair with distilled water. Even with all of this, I don't regret my decision and I'm looking forward to the next stage. 🧘🏽♀️🤗🥰
Thank you for making this video! I'm on month 2 of my loc journey and had to cut off heat damage before starting as well. I definitely wear lots of head wraps to compliment my style too because im still getting used to having my face so exposed lol. I always wore long knotless braids so this has been quite the change for me, I'm trying to push through tho!
I just started my Loc journey about 5 days ago and I already can tell I’m gonna need accessories so I have a scarf I just need to learn how to wrap it like yours, I have a headband which I love, and hoop earrings, so I’m set for when I can’t take it any more.
Meeee! I got it done during my period, and my hormones were raging!! Then, I stopped crying, and decided I’m beautiful…eff this!! It’s a journey, but I keep thinking about where it will be…patience Chile.. I don’t have it either lol
Loved this video. I started my locs about 4 weeks ago and have not had a retwist yet. Definitely started looking for ways to combat the ugly stage, headwraps and scarfs. Need to get more earrings and may even consider getting some cute frames to wear with my contacts.
Girl before your video i was avoiding mirrors ! 😂😂 I had planned to just pop out w my locs when Eyeee was comfortable. Lol but I’ll embrace the process fully and that means embracing me. Thanks !
I’m one week into my loc journey. I was only 5 months post relaxer flans growing out a pixie cut. When I tell you the coils humbled me so quick. I’ve been wearing a wig since I got it done. 😔
This is my 2nd set of locs (started in Oct 2020). I was previously loc’d for 9 yrs. My first set came without the ugly phase because I started with extensions (I just couldn’t see myself going into the office with not only short hair (my relaxer was cut out, so my hair was super short), but also kinky hair (2009). Fast fwd to 2020, I restarted without extensions, but still real short. While I’m comfortable with the shortness, I still don’t like the short fuzziness aka “the ugly” phase, ESPECIALLY since I’ve gained some weight this past year. I really don’t like that my hair no longer frames my face. Sooo, I’ve bought MANY different scarves/headwraps, and I love them.
This was a really good video! Im in the ugly stage right now, but I don't have a wide variety of scarfs so it's getting more tedious to style/hide my starter locs. I don't even like to call them starter locs because they just look like messy plaits right now 😒
Omg ty I’m going through the same thing just started my loc journey and I had to cut a lot of my hair from the damage perm and now my hairs short I feel bald headed with my locs so I wear scarfs and make up to try to cover it .I told my husband I might get a wig to put on but he’s like no smh I don’t know what to do
I just started my lock journey almost 5 months ago and I’m feeling the same way. My hair is starting to bud and lock but my ends are still an issue with me. I have blond ends and my stylist didn’t want to cut my hair. Some days I’m loving other days I’m like who the heck am I. It’s definitely a challenge for me as I would always change my hairstyles, short cut, color, and I was using relaxers. All around this is a really difficult journey. I will say it is teaching me patience and appreciation for being natural. I can finally get 2 ponytails but can’t do that all the time as it hurts. I am glad that I started my local journey and looking forward when I arrive at that stage where it is fully locked
I just wear wigs, half up and down sewing and times I put in braids or long locs...alot of ppl don't even remember I am growing locs until I post my length check!
I Combed out my waist length locs from 6-7 years ago last year, & I'm 3 months in punching the damn air. I hate the long process 😭 but I know they'll drop when I least expect it. Keep going ladies ! ❤
I understand literally 4 going on 5 months in and I just was telling my husband and mom I’m going to cut my locs off 😂 but every woman getting locs goes through it from the frizz to the feeling of looking unpolished but I’m learning to just go with the flow and love my hair in ALL stages. Also patience and Affirmations help too ❤️maybe getting some cute loc jewelry! Speaking love and life into your hair each time you oil your scalp! So proud of you for starting your journey! I understand because currently going through this and trying to accept myself and know that my hair is BEAUTIFUL!
I’m here ! I’m 6 months in and I feel like it’s got thicker but not longer . Some days I like it some days I don’t it’s a balance lol I’m trusting the process and I’m so proud of myself for sticking with it !
I started mines 6 weeks ago your ideas really gave me hope I’m dark toned so I will be having insecurities about but I’m pushing on I have been wearing wigs trying to hide it but I really wanna go thru with it I ordered my extensions my emotions are everywhere where right now
I am in the baby stage but I come to focus on the health of my scalp rather than aesthetically pleasing locs. Notice one who focuses on aesthetics ends up with ratchet locs. I tie them up with head wraps, scarves, and as you mentioned, accessories! Your locs look nice and healthy❤
love the moesha vibes in the beginning 😂😂😂
Thank you!
Me too
Right! 👑
Lol!!!!
That alone made me subscribe immediately
I'm 3 months in and I'm struggling... fighting depression because I'm so used to wearing wigs, getting perms, and having length around my face...I'm so happy I found this
Stick with it girl, I felt exactly how you do when I started my locs!
Let me just say... When I saw you I thought..."ooooh her hair is CUUUTE!" Don't let others deter you from embracing EACH stage of your journey. If that includes extensions then go ahead but don't it because you feel like you look "ugly" cause YA DON'T! Brows, skin, lips! On point!! Ya cute!
Edit: don't do it...
Thank you so much!
Me too!😉
You hit every point in this video about the awkward stage. I feel like my face is so fat so the short style doesn’t complement my face. Some days are better than others. I’m trying to embrace the journey.
I started 2 months ago and my hair looks like tumble weed.
For me the art of wearing a hat was necessary. Last couple years people have been telling me they can’t imagine me without a hat. 3 weeks ago I took my hat off. People are now saying my hair is amazing. The public is fickle but I knew what was coming. This is my 3 set of locs, now gray and never to be colored. I’m enjoying my hair these days.
I bet that gray is fabulous. I would love to see a picture.
I started my second set and mine are gray never to be colored as well! It’s been one month and not exactly pretty yet but I don’t care. I know they will be awesome soon enough. I’m trusting the process!
Don’t do it girl I had loc extensions for 6 years I cut them off 2 years ago n decided to start my journey to teach myself patience. I feel like I’m going thru the ugly stage but I’m accepting and trusting in this process
I'm trying my best to stay patient but it's hard! lol Luckily I'm mostly at home due to covid so it's making this process easier.
@@JasmineTyon you got this!!!! I feel you I was so tempted to just slap on a wig n go to work the other day lol
This is how I’m feeling. I’ve been perming, wigging and braiding for all of my adult years trying to look like every other person knowing full and well my hard 4c hair wasn’t blending especially with those Brazilian and remi hairs. I got so tired of cover up and trying to impress that I’m doing now for me and my comfort and my liking and myself. However….. lol I am at this short loc phase, ny roots ante thick and puffier than my ends and most days I’m second guessing but I think I’m gonna be strong in my patience and however I be looking then that’s too bad. My office ppl are so used to not seeing my like this I know they wanna ask me “why” so bad lol 😂 but my husband and family accepts it so idc about others opinions
You're absolutely gorgeous. I think folks call it the ugly stage because they aren't used to looking at themselves yet. Locs drastically change your look, and it takes a min to adjust it. But trust me, you look bomb!
Omg girl I have started my loc journey 2 weeks ago and once I reach the "ugly stage" I plan to call mines the personality stage🤣🤣🤣❤️ I even decided to name my locs Cynthia (Angelica's doll from the little rugrats🤣) This way I can put a positive spin on the whole ugly stage. I also will be doing the scarfs and head wraps too. Great video!
Giiiiirl I am at week of my starter locs 😫 it's getting very challenging
Girl I got so much disrespect at my starter loc phase. 5 years later I get compliments daily. I knew it was coming. We all do even if you don’t have locs or natural hair. A lot of us don’t want to go through that process and I honestly don’t blame them. But bay bee, when you finally get that glow up, it makes it all worth it.
Loved the "dear diary"
Thank you!
Don't do the extension you'll appreciate it way more one you get full length locs
I’m so glad I came across your video because I’m 5 months in and this ugly stage is hard to grasp.. I just keep it covered when I go out to the stores or outing just so I don’t look unkept.. we are in this together ladies!! Thanks again for sharing
Same here
Yaaasss we areeeee🥳
I understand where you are and I’m going through it!!! I thought about loc extensions also but decided against it. I’m 8 months into my journey and I’m loving it!!
I am starting my lox journey and I found your channel. Thank you for showing this phase. It means a lot to see it. I have been in my head about how short my hair is and I’m glad to know that I am not the only one who feels this way.
I’m in this stage ❤I totally understand. I’ve been wearing braids and weaves for years and I have heat damage as well! I got my starter locs put in a little over a month ago and I’m struggling to feel pretty. I do however have a new outlook on my hair and the texture- I think it’s beautiful and I love the curl pattern. But my hair is short, kind of thin on the edges and people aren’t use to seeing me with very short hair.. so its hard on my self image and self esteem. Keep going my sista this stage won’t be forever and you’ll grow to appreciate your hair more and more as your locs mature. This is a journey and you are not alone ❤
Hey hey! I’m almost a month in and I’ve been making sure my eyebrows are done and my lashes are on so I wouldn’t think about my hair so much. I’ll make sure I wore nice big earrings as well.
I just started my journey today and your correct I told myself the same thing have to keep my eyebrows and lashes done
You’re locs are beautiful trust me the journey isn’t for everyone but yours are gorgeous TRUST THE PROCESS SIS you will not regret it
Thank you!
Trust the process. I turned one year yesterday. This process helped me define who I am and what’s important to me. I embraced the “ugly” .
You're not alone sis.
To not fixate on my locs not being long enough yet, when I go out wear headwraps and like to have my nails did during this time while my locs are super short😊
At the nail salon now for the first time in a while 😅😅
Stumbled across this video while looking up loc videos. I'm getting my starter locs this Friday. (4 days from now) I struggle with my self-image and this has legit been a concern of mine. Thank you for being open and honest with your journey. I'm tuning in a year later, but this speaks to me. 💖
This is day 3 for me, thank you sooo much!! My hair is EXACTLY like yours & you look really beautiful ❤
Ditto to so many of these statements. Glad to see so many people going through the same “struggle “. I’m enjoying it though!
Thank you for this! I haven’t started my loc journey yet and I’m looking to, this made me really think about why I would dislike the way my locs might look (most of it coming from fearing looking too masculine with short hair ) and how I could combat it, this really makes me feel like I’m not alone 😌❤️
Yes started mines in January and I too contemplated on cheating lol with the loc extensions. I opted out because I want to fall in love with my hair and face. I was a bundle girl for 15 years straight 😳. I have good days and bad days since I did a huge chop very low and once it could twist got them loc. Thanks for this video. I do the same wear accessories cause I be waking up looking like a stud 🤣. Great video! I subscribed
Hey hun I love your hair ..and there’s so such thing as the ugly stage ...us queens can have no hair and still look gorgeous..I’m on this journey with you .were about the same length and same amount of time loc’d ..you’re not a lone 😘😘
I never felt like I had an ugly stage. I actually love my hair more and more everyday. Just 4 months in. I do ware my hates tho, they really help between retwist. Love the content and your energy! Hang in there before you know it your locs will compliment you and your style.
Ditto 🤎🤎✌🏾✌🏾4eva🔒'D
I’m so glad I found your page! I restarted my starter locs this week and I am really trying hard to be kind to myself right now. I too started wearing more makeup and I need to get a new pair of hoop earrings. Your head wrap is gorgeous, I need to get a few. I just keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end, and make sure to talk myself out of wigs, extensions or anything else that could stunt my growth! Thank you for sharing ❤
I felt the same way before I came across your page ...I am one month in and was going to yarn twist over my locs...but then I looked at my hair and I actually like the fullness and them being all over my head however the may fallb...and I thought to myself this is me and I am embracing this journey...I wear wraps to and have hats...but yes been doing my eyebrows to take away from those thoughts...you got this I got this ...new subscriber also...beautiful we are accepting ourselves throughout this journey!! Peace Queen...
Love this! I’m currently 9 weeks into my journey and it has been quite the struggle for me. To fuzziness, unraveling, and just feeling so unattractive. But I’ve noticed the more I take care of myself, the longer my hair gets. So, definitely continue to drink lots of water, take biotin supplements, and do not do extensions. I’ve come to appreciate the process and not be so hyper focused on appealing to anyone but myself. 💕
I feel you on the ugly stage, but from watching different videos on starter locs we just have to go through the stages and let our hair do what it’s going to do. I’m almost 4 months into my Loc Journey and I wear head bands and scarfs and just roll with it. It will get better as your locs mature. Hang in there❤️
You are absolutely beautiful. Healthy hair, skin, and lovely personality. We all have to start somewhere. I was a loose natural for about 8 years before getting locs. It was so frustrating and I literally alternated betwen a bun and braids. Getting locs was the best decision for me. You have to do what works for you. I looooove you in the headwrap ❤❤❤❤. Enjoy the journey.
I so needed this😘😘😘it's even harder when you need to pull off that classy look for functions🤦♀️I sometimes throw on a head scarf but we are going to stick it out🥰🥰🥰
This is perfect. Thanks for sharing love. Just got here by searching for protective styles for starter locs cos I’m looking terrible after just a month in. I started with braids and I look like I’m lost😂. Unfortunately I’m not a makeup fan but definitely trying the glasses and scarfs. ❤❤
Thank you for the tips sis. I just started my locs yesterday and I needed this advice on the jewelry hats and scarves 🙏🏽 ❤ I appreciate you taking the time to make this video. I love the Moesha song in the intro too.
5th month and the struggle is real. Covid weight and crazy hair days, ugh! I have a faux hawk and lots of shrinkage. Can't seem to find a style I like. Hats and scarfs are OK but hot! I remain committed though 💯 😌
Stay strong!
I just started October 9th I’m about 6 weeks in I believe I’m also in that stage of my journey many say it looks good but you know we can be our own worst critic ! Thank you for this encouragement I’m going to keep going 😊
You look beautiful!I just stated mine,three days ago I can relate to your wave of emotions and feelings.I am going to use your tips,all and all let’s embrace the journey it’ll be well worth it!
I am 5 weeks into my journey. I was straightening my hair prior as well. However, I didn’t let my loctition cut the straight parts so I could pull my hair back into a ponytail. Watching your videos have inspired me to go ahead and cut it off.
Girl, I feel you. I’m 4 months in and prior to the locs I was a baldie that used to get a hair cut twice a month so on many days I get myself trying to message my barber because the ugly stage don’t play but I’m trying my best to embrace this journey. My hair is even a bit shorter than yours 🤣. Let’s continue in this journey 💪🏾
Girl you are Gorgeous, and the "ugly " Stage will fly by so quickly just enjoy it trust me 2 years in and loving every bit 😊❤
thank you for sharing this video because I just started this journey and I thought today why? but after listening to you I believe that I’ll journey on and see where the end takes me…again thank you.
I appreciate your very concise, straight to the point, well constructed video. I am
In the same stage and you've helped tremendously. Thanks!
This just helped tremendously ❤❤With it being the hot season I haven't thought of wearing my head wraps.
I appreciate your honesty. You and your locs are beautiful
Love your thickem look of your locs go girl♥️ gurl the wrap is everything a tutorial is needed and thank you
Thank you so much 🤗
First, thank you for posting a video of your journey. Most people on social media only post their older locs or a fresh retwist. Cutting the relaxed portion of my hair, plus my shrinkage has got me going crazy with my hair length. I just started my journey and I'm trying to stick with it but it's hard when you see instagram reels of people combing their locs out. My face is chubby and I'm so tempted to go back to box braids. I feel so insecure at this stage 😢
I love the scarf look on black women, it’s just something about it I love.
Just started my journey and I must say hats are my new friend!
Thanks for sharing you journey!
I’m 3 months loc’d today and I’m going though this awkward phase! I wouldn’t call them ugly but they’re definitely rough lol!😂 I’m like the head wrap queen now.
Nice touch with the hats and glasses. You are on the right track.
I understand you! Don't give up! It is a process. You are beautiful! Just do it.
I love the tips!! I’m definitely going to use these
I love keeping up with your journey alongside my own🥺❤️
Same. I’m 2 months and 2 weeks loc’d and it’s as short as yours too😭 we are really brave
Come on Moesha!!!! Yaaasssss!!! My hair is the length of your locs in this video with some breakage at the nape. I needed to come across you! Following your journey and subscribed!
I love your style especially with the golden headwrap and glasses! you and your locs are beautiful!! you have such a beautiful face and radiant skin. I don't have locs myself, I actually just went natural during quarantine (last relaxer was march 2020) and my biggest issue with my natural hair is that it's short and doesn't frame my face yet like my long relaxed hair did. i feel more confident with my short natural hair now after seeing this video though. if i look even half as beautiful as you do then i'm good!
I'm in the awkward stage as well. And, just like you, I'm uncomfortable with my hair shorter than usual and not complementing my look. I've been wearing a scarf to work and playing up the skincare and accessories more than I did prior to starting my locs. In addition to this, I'm struggling with hard water residue in my locs. In fact, I have some acv and plan to soak my hair to get rid of it and start washing my hair with distilled water. Even with all of this, I don't regret my decision and I'm looking forward to the next stage. 🧘🏽♀️🤗🥰
Between 6-9 months is when the growth is seen….in my opinion. I’m 8 months in and finally wearing my locs out😂
This video was so cute 🥰 I’m 9 months into my locs journey so, I’m going to subscribe to follow your journey too ❤️❤️
Love the fashion options for the locs... great job!!!
Thank you for making this video! I'm on month 2 of my loc journey and had to cut off heat damage before starting as well. I definitely wear lots of head wraps to compliment my style too because im still getting used to having my face so exposed lol. I always wore long knotless braids so this has been quite the change for me, I'm trying to push through tho!
I just started my Loc journey about 5 days ago and I already can tell I’m gonna need accessories so I have a scarf I just need to learn how to wrap it like yours, I have a headband which I love, and hoop earrings, so I’m set for when I can’t take it any more.
make-up and slaying edges hunty💚
Meeee! I got it done during my period, and my hormones were raging!! Then, I stopped crying, and decided I’m beautiful…eff this!! It’s a journey, but I keep thinking about where it will be…patience Chile.. I don’t have it either lol
Great advice! Teach us how to wrap our head with the wrap.
See..I love what u did there! Intro was 🔥
I think your hair is so cute and compliments your face! Can we get this fresh face/ everyday makeup tutorial? I love your brows. 😍
Great video and you’re looking good with accessories. I’m almost 3 weeks into my starter locks. Thx for info.
This video was helpful thank you in 1 month into my semi freeform journey
New subscriber!!! I started my journey on March 1st 2021. Thanks for these tips, queen.❤💛💚
Yes Queen!
Started mine on February 24th 2021, we're practically around the same time!
Would you like to be loc friends? ^-^
Loved this video. I started my locs about 4 weeks ago and have not had a retwist yet. Definitely started looking for ways to combat the ugly stage, headwraps and scarfs. Need to get more earrings and may even consider getting some cute frames to wear with my contacts.
I feel you! I’m in this stage right now!!
Ugly? Mmm.. nope! Rock EVERY stage! Who told you short is "ugly"?
You have THE perfect face for that stage!
Girl before your video i was avoiding mirrors ! 😂😂 I had planned to just pop out w my locs when Eyeee was comfortable. Lol but I’ll embrace the process fully and that means embracing me. Thanks !
It's good to know I wasn't the only one feeling like this you gotta trust the process
You are gorgeous 😍.. Even the "ugly" stage looks amazing on you
That's how my hair look, i feel so ugly but I'm not going to give up and I'm just going to trust the process 😅
Just got my loc’s today...yesterday it’s past midnight now.. luv these first 3 video’s of yours, gonna follow your journey as I go on mine.
Got my first locs yesterday! Let’s do this!
Lawd I see how cute you got everybody else in their ugly stage. Nobody seen my starter locs yet and I’m going on 2 months 😩 Le struggle
I’m one week into my loc journey. I was only 5 months post relaxer flans growing out a pixie cut. When I tell you the coils humbled me so quick. I’ve been wearing a wig since I got it done. 😔
Thanks, another winner!
Thumbs UP after the Anthony Anderson reference 😂 Love your look and content 👍🏽
Hi! New subbie here! Please show us more about the head wraps. This stage is a struggle lol
This is my 2nd set of locs (started in Oct 2020). I was previously loc’d for 9 yrs. My first set came without the ugly phase because I started with extensions (I just couldn’t see myself going into the office with not only short hair (my relaxer was cut out, so my hair was super short), but also kinky hair (2009). Fast fwd to 2020, I restarted without extensions, but still real short. While I’m comfortable with the shortness, I still don’t like the short fuzziness aka “the ugly” phase, ESPECIALLY since I’ve gained some weight this past year. I really don’t like that my hair no longer frames my face. Sooo, I’ve bought MANY different scarves/headwraps, and I love them.
This was a really good video! Im in the ugly stage right now, but I don't have a wide variety of scarfs so it's getting more tedious to style/hide my starter locs. I don't even like to call them starter locs because they just look like messy plaits right now 😒
One year loc’d and I feel you! It’ll get better ❤
immediately subscribed once I heard the Moesha theme song and monologue in the beginning lol
Omg ty I’m going through the same thing just started my loc journey and I had to cut a lot of my hair from the damage perm and now my hairs short I feel bald headed with my locs so I wear scarfs and make up to try to cover it .I told my husband I might get a wig to put on but he’s like no smh I don’t know what to do
I just started my lock journey almost 5 months ago and I’m feeling the same way. My hair is starting to bud and lock but my ends are still an issue with me. I have blond ends and my stylist didn’t want to cut my hair. Some days I’m loving other days I’m like who the heck am I. It’s definitely a challenge for me as I would always change my hairstyles, short cut, color, and I was using relaxers. All around this is a really difficult journey. I will say it is teaching me patience and appreciation for being natural. I can finally get 2 ponytails but can’t do that all the time as it hurts. I am glad that I started my local journey and looking forward when I arrive at that stage where it is fully locked
I just wear wigs, half up and down sewing and times I put in braids or long locs...alot of ppl don't even remember I am growing locs until I post my length check!
I Combed out my waist length locs from 6-7 years ago last year, & I'm 3 months in punching the damn air. I hate the long process 😭 but I know they'll drop when I least expect it. Keep going ladies ! ❤
May I ask why did you cut the 6-7 year locs.Were they too heavy
@@shirleyvanburen4087 Only whenever I washed them they were heavy. But I cut them with the feeling of wanting to just start over honestly!
Current time n the “ugly stage” I hated it at first and always wore something over my head but now I’ve embraced it and wear it out as much as I can
I understand literally 4 going on 5 months in and I just was telling my husband and mom I’m going to cut my locs off 😂 but every woman getting locs goes through it from the frizz to the feeling of looking unpolished but I’m learning to just go with the flow and love my hair in ALL stages. Also patience and Affirmations help too ❤️maybe getting some cute loc jewelry! Speaking love and life into your hair each time you oil your scalp! So proud of you for starting your journey! I understand because currently going through this and trying to accept myself and know that my hair is BEAUTIFUL!
I felt you so much when you said not used to so much "face". That's my biggest issue lol
The moesha theme, girl you got me rolling 🤣
I’m here ! I’m 6 months in and I feel like it’s got thicker but not longer . Some days I like it some days I don’t it’s a balance lol I’m trusting the process and I’m so proud of myself for sticking with it !
I started mines 6 weeks ago your ideas really gave me hope I’m dark toned so I will be having insecurities about but I’m pushing on I have been wearing wigs trying to hide it but I really wanna go thru with it I ordered my extensions my emotions are everywhere where right now
Love ya vids just started mine too. Literally the same month as you.
I am in the baby stage but I come to focus on the health of my scalp rather than aesthetically pleasing locs. Notice one who focuses on aesthetics ends up with ratchet locs. I tie them up with head wraps, scarves, and as you mentioned, accessories! Your locs look nice and healthy❤
Thank you for sharing… Confirmation on what I’m doing 😘
Omg this stage is so hard. Thanks for this video