Realistic Expectations for 4c Hair and Locs

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  • @amberdenisetv1232
    @amberdenisetv1232 4 роки тому +252

    Me and my loctician spoke about how 4c hair is PERFECT for locs! Finally a hairstyle that i feel like my hair LOVES!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +23

      Yessss! Us 4c women SLAY locs =)

    • @aqua_finessa6030
      @aqua_finessa6030 4 роки тому +13

      Right 4c hair has the tightest coil pattern so it's perfect for loc'ing

    • @taneshaola412
      @taneshaola412 3 роки тому +3

      I’m so glad I came across this video and comment, confirmation I needed!

    • @amberdenisetv1232
      @amberdenisetv1232 3 роки тому +2

      @@taneshaola412 best decision I have made!

    • @misscappy1226
      @misscappy1226 3 роки тому +6

      Almost a year in. Best decision I ever made!

  • @nilacurry4230
    @nilacurry4230 4 роки тому +250

    “I sneezed and it locked...” 😂 Chile I haven’t even started the loc journey yet and that’s the story of my 4C life!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +21

      LOL 😂!!!! Our hair was made for locking!!! Good luck on your journey!!!

    • @aqua_finessa6030
      @aqua_finessa6030 4 роки тому +5

      KMSL! If this ain't the truth!!!

    • @anishkajf
      @anishkajf 3 роки тому +5

      Yes! Same here. I'm still a loose natural at the moment. But my hair seems to lock up overnight when I do my 2-strand twists for my next-day twist outs, to the point where it's impossible to detangle. And I have no choice but to cut off the locked ends/knots. Wash days are the worst for me with the ends locking up.

    • @tyahtyah6490
      @tyahtyah6490 3 роки тому +4

      Loc it up!

    • @chevy0224
      @chevy0224 2 роки тому +1

      Only a few will understand this sentiment!! I get it 10000% 🤣🤣

  • @carolokoli7874
    @carolokoli7874 3 роки тому +76

    I love my locs. Bestest hair decision EVER!!!! My only regret, not starting earlier. I feel my hair is now in its most glorious state, no breakage, the fall wow, the ease, the way it frames my face, better than any weave, braid out ever did. The fact that nolonger have to hid my crown is everything. I'm letting me shine, my crown shines

  • @youneedsomeyaalili
    @youneedsomeyaalili 4 роки тому +135

    Appreciate the 4c representation!!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +2

      Of course! We out here !

  • @mekaylapierre
    @mekaylapierre 4 роки тому +181

    I have 4c hair and I’m getting locs soon and I was definitely seeing way more informational videos of “fine hair/loose curl” loc journeys knowing that I probably wasn’t going to have the same results. So thank you for making this video, the representation was definitely needed!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +5

      Thank you for watching. I'm glad it was helpful! Your 4c locs are going to be ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL =)

    • @night3angel
      @night3angel 3 роки тому +2

      This is so surprising to hear, because I have been struggling to see videos on "fine hair/loose hair". I've mostly seen locs with 4b/4c hair. Which no lie, I wish I had. 🙂

  • @aqua_finessa6030
    @aqua_finessa6030 4 роки тому +91

    I'm GLAD you made this video!!! Me being a 4C girl I NEEDED to hear ALL of this!! & Yesss Wash n Go's on loose 4C hair is a nightmare

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +1

      I'm so glad it was helpful! I am making a part 2 coming soon =)

    • @misscappy1226
      @misscappy1226 3 роки тому +2

      A NIGHTMARE!!! I just kept cutting mine and keeping it short. Until locs!!

  • @TheMegaTronKwam
    @TheMegaTronKwam 4 роки тому +82

    I'm not a woman, but I have very tightly curled 4c hair. I'm starting my loc journey next month and your video was relatable and informative. Thank you

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +4

      I’m so glad it was helpful Kwame (: I’m also glad that my content is relatable and relevant for men who have locs as well. I would love it if you stuck around for more content in the future.
      ✌️Nia

    • @TheMegaTronKwam
      @TheMegaTronKwam 4 роки тому +7

      @@Niaimani92 I already hit that subscriber button and started going through your videos. You have one of the best loc channels I've seen so far. I'm definitely staying

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому

      Thank you (:

    • @nolienlawrence7526
      @nolienlawrence7526 4 роки тому

      Did you start your loc process as yet?

  • @yvonnejackson5207
    @yvonnejackson5207 4 роки тому +43

    As a 4c natural I always struggled to love my hair. Sisterlocks has changed that. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +3

      You are so welcome! Your 4c hair is beautiful =) I am glad you are loving your hair now.

  • @ashahill6232
    @ashahill6232 4 роки тому +68

    Love love the way you explained how we are pushed down by society trying to fit that looser curl texture. Love this video

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +7

      Thank you =) I am not here for societies Eurocentric standards of beauty at all lol! I have to speak on it.

  • @sashafrancis6969
    @sashafrancis6969 3 роки тому +39

    im so glad i found you. i just started my loc journey 12-12!! im learning to love my face. being so use to weaves and braids all my life. im really learning to love me. excited for this journey

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому +1

      That makes me so happy for you! I 100% can relate to that.

  • @fatimamanneh9432
    @fatimamanneh9432 4 роки тому +44

    You are right my 4c texture loc’d in 8 months

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +9

      Fatima Manneh Sis we are blessed !!! Kinky curly hair knows how to loc (:
      Good luck on your journey!!!

    • @tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890
      @tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890 4 роки тому +1

      I've had my install 2 months ago. I hope that mine lock quickly!

    • @simonw3722
      @simonw3722 3 роки тому

      8 months ???? I thought 4c hair hair typically loc within half that time

    • @vhix64
      @vhix64 2 роки тому +1

      @@simonw3722 for it to *fully* lock it usually takes a year or more for ppl w looser hair, 8 months is fast

  • @donnaanderson4871
    @donnaanderson4871 4 роки тому +39

    Thank you for addressing what to expect with 4 c hair; I tell everyone that I have 4 z hair

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +6

      I probably have 4z hair too LOL!

    • @trackstar7729
      @trackstar7729 3 роки тому +2

      I say the same thing about mine 🤣

    • @jayesjourney7061
      @jayesjourney7061 2 роки тому +1

      Right cause mines not even 4c its 4z

  • @myfatherhisdaughter2250
    @myfatherhisdaughter2250 3 роки тому +32

    How does your “worse hair day” still look so dope, I’m sold on the loc journey. Making my appointment tomorrow😍😍😍

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you so much ! That's the freedom of locs! When they look a mess, you will be the only one who knows lol! Good luck on the start of your journey.

    • @nubianqueensassy2190
      @nubianqueensassy2190 3 роки тому

      Exactly

  • @chantejohnson5415
    @chantejohnson5415 3 роки тому +7

    God sent is what you are! Over the years of relaxers and weaves. It’s hard to maintain extra thick and curly hair 4c hair. So much damage. That is why it has brought me to your video. I want to say thank you so much for making my choice so much easier. Thank you! Thank you! Thank You!

  • @sun_yu_lu
    @sun_yu_lu 2 роки тому +9

    joining the many comments thanking you SO much for making this video. it s been so hard to find youtubers with 4c hair even though our hair is perfect for loc’ing. the anti-Blackness is very real and can’t be ignored! your vibes are great btw

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy to provide some representation for us 4c gals 😊

  • @nijahurston375
    @nijahurston375 2 роки тому +4

    Nope, I’m in love. That’s it. I’m getting locs. You are so gorgeous and I’m so happy you created this video 🤎

  • @slbanks190
    @slbanks190 3 роки тому +17

    Girl yass! I am 4c, and I am over my fro. Just made the decision to get locs so doing my research. Love the vid! Love your hair! I'm very excited!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Good luck on your loc journey !

  • @lexxyyylex4013
    @lexxyyylex4013 2 роки тому +7

    Literally all I do is mist my hair w water, peppermint, tea tree and lavendar oil then go in with my avocado, almond and jojoba oil when i FEEL like my hair dry… i love it here🥹

  • @onyinyejudithonyeama7872
    @onyinyejudithonyeama7872 4 роки тому +20

    I am 3 months loc'd and you are right. The get up and go part is my favorite part🙈

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +4

      The get up and go is PRICELESS !

  • @primrosedeluna
    @primrosedeluna 3 роки тому +12

    Girl yes, I style my short type 4 hair in mini twists, leave in for a 1.5mo and my roots already begin marrying within the twist lol so I know when I do loc, it'll probably be a quick process for the majority of my hair.

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Girl yes! It is so easy ! You will be grateful for every little kink and curl, because it makes locking so easy.

  • @Gloria-xz7yk
    @Gloria-xz7yk 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks so much for sharing! I don't think I've had "baby hairs" since I was a baby! I think the edge control thing is a little overstated. I'm learning to just love what I can do for my hair that God gave me and do my best to keep it beautiful. I'm excited about my consultation next Moday!!!! YAY!! 😆

  • @chiicheme
    @chiicheme 4 роки тому +27

    Your hair is goals!!😍

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому

      Chiicheme thanks girl ! I be trying (: !!!!

  • @jammydoughnuts
    @jammydoughnuts 3 роки тому +4

    Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever related to a UA-cam video as much as I relate to this one. I feel SEEN and HEARD!! 😄 I do like my natural hair, but I don’t enjoy the struggle. I feel you when you said your worst hair day with loose 4C hair could stop you leaving the house lol. I remember watching videos of women making their braid/twist outs last for a week while mine would barely last 24hrs (even after applying every product under the sun!). It was so disappointing to spend HOURS braiding my dense, 4C only to have the style last for one day lmao. It felt like such a waste of time. I cut all my hair off last year (second big chop) because I just got tired of it. Plus it was lockdown so no one was seeing me anyway 😂 I prefer to have my hair in braids as I like to wake up and go, so I feel like sister locs would be perfect for me. Thank you for making this video for your 4C sisters 😊❤️

  • @malij9649
    @malij9649 2 роки тому +1

    Girl....your 4c natural hair and your locs are BEAUTIFUL!!! I want my locs to look like yours. I have 4c hair and a very tight curl pattern so I believe my hair will loc much faster than if I had a looser curl pattern. Yay for 4c curl gurls.....

  • @3rica50
    @3rica50 4 роки тому +16

    Thank you so much for this! Fellow 4c just locd

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому

      You’re welcome ! Good luck on your journey! I hope this was helpful.

  • @ginabeana3469
    @ginabeana3469 2 роки тому +31

    this whole idea that loose 4c hair is impossible to take care of is rooted in texturism and it's so sad to hear, but it's so heartwarming that locs are allowing us to love and appreciate our hair more 🎉

    • @sarahtebi5526
      @sarahtebi5526 2 роки тому +3

      I agree! I’m locing because I’m active and I prefer the maintenance of protective styles (over loose hair in general, not because of texture). But I learned know to do wash and gos and now when my hair is loose I spend an hour washing and styling, 5 minutes banding at night, 5 min fluffing in the morning. 4C hair can be so manageable with the right methods!

  • @chevy0224
    @chevy0224 2 роки тому +3

    This ENTIRE video was much appreciated! I have 4C hair and every last thing you reflected on has been my natural hair experience. I was exploring the idea of getting locs, but this video in particular solidified it for me. Thank you!! And I subscribed! 🥰

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  2 роки тому

      I’m so glad the video was helpful 😊! Thank you for subscribing!

  • @kmie5743
    @kmie5743 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you SO much for this! I've been looking for representation for 4c locs for myself and clients for quite sometime. You're beautiful! Greatly appreciated it, bless queen 🙏

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much! I’m glad I can represent for us 4c lockers (: !!!!

  • @sweetdreamingslumberpartie5248
    @sweetdreamingslumberpartie5248 2 роки тому +2

    OMG so true, those expectations! Ive been natural 3 years, and I have yet to get a cute curly twist out. And here I am.

  • @TheRealKylaB
    @TheRealKylaB 3 роки тому +4

    I love this video. I just suggested this video to someone worried about their 4c hair in sisterlocks. This video is perfect for addressing these concerns! thanks boo!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thank you for passing the video along to others =)

  • @ellenorris2981
    @ellenorris2981 4 роки тому +5

    Ok but some of us needed this video! You look great queen!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому

      Elle Watley thank you so much 😊! I appreciate your support!

  • @zakiyanafisa2979
    @zakiyanafisa2979 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you so much! For 6 years I’ve been debating on whether I will loc it or not Afraid I will get tired of it. However I get tired of spending hours on my hair or picking out my huge fro the ends loc on their own. The point you made about our hair wanting to loc motivated me to go ahead and allow my hair to do what it really wants.

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому +2

      You are so welcome!!! Good luck on your journey !!!

  • @Subrinia
    @Subrinia 2 місяці тому

    Thanks so much! I am strongly considering sister locs and this was highly informative

  • @reginaboyd7476
    @reginaboyd7476 2 роки тому +2

    This was such a dope video! You expressed exactly how I feel! I definitely will be locking my hair. The issue is finding a loctician who is accepting new clients in Atlanta 😞

  • @crystalwilson9884
    @crystalwilson9884 3 роки тому +3

    I felt every word! Can’t wait to get my hair locked.

  • @sandradaniels6769
    @sandradaniels6769 4 роки тому +9

    Your hair is beautiful. Thank you for the representation. I had to search long and hard to find you.

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому

      You are so welcome! I am glad you are finding the content helpful. I also STRUGGLED finding people with 4c hair and sisterlocks on youtube.

  • @tinterlight
    @tinterlight 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful hair!!

  • @MiaMcClainMUSIC
    @MiaMcClainMUSIC 4 роки тому +8

    Whew! Needed this video cuz I feel like I have 5C hair 😆 and my baby hairs haven't layed down since I was permed in 2014. I'm wondering if some of these folks are perming or texturizing their edges (nothing's wrong with that but it would help to know).
    Thank you

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +1

      I'm glad it was helpful! I definitely think some people are texturizing their edges too.

  • @sonnygisnotarapper
    @sonnygisnotarapper 4 роки тому +5

    Curls are beautiful in every form...............

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому

      Sonny G completely agree with you

  • @Love-qq7ii
    @Love-qq7ii 3 роки тому +2

    your hair is gorgeous! it looks so healthy and hydrated.

  • @classydiva1983
    @classydiva1983 4 роки тому +1

    😂😂😂❤️ the puffy will be me when I start !!!! I definitely subbed ! Very informative!!! Thank you for this video

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому

      Ohana BossLadi the puffs will be BEYOND BEAUTIFUL!!! Thank you for subscribing 😊!

  • @deborahthompson5041
    @deborahthompson5041 3 роки тому +10

    my 4c hair locked in less than 4 months. I sprayed it twice a day with water.

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому +2

      Yassss! I'm here for a fast loc up =)

  • @josl1345
    @josl1345 Рік тому

    I appreciate this video. You made so many points that resonate with me. I've been natural for a few years. Tired of braids, tired of clip ins and attaching stuff to my hair for length. Shrinkage is insane. I've been mimicking some of the short starter locs styles I see with just my hair. Your locs are so pretty. I like the size too, very versatile.

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much ! Shrinkage is so real with type 4 hair. You’ll be gorgeous with locs! I’m 4 years in with no regrets!

    • @josl1345
      @josl1345 Рік тому

      @@Niaimani92 Thank you! I'm excited.

  • @kabamfatu6654
    @kabamfatu6654 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for representing us. I am taking out my two months starter locs because it is not going well

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Of course ! Representation matters =) I am sorry your loc journey is off to a rough start. What do you not like about them?

  • @aiishagoldmas6994
    @aiishagoldmas6994 2 роки тому +1

    Thanx 4 the info. I have been on the fence about locking, but I'm so tired of the breakage and maintenance and hats n scarfs, lol. Thanx for the push

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  2 роки тому

      You’re welcome !!! Good luck on your loc journey!!!

  • @TheMelodicMess
    @TheMelodicMess 4 місяці тому

    I’m a 4c girly, 7 weeks loc’d and my hair is doing so well. They do marry at the roots a lot but whew this is so much better than dealing with my loose natural 4c hair that used to mat up after 2 days even in a ponytail lol

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 місяці тому

      Girl same! On humid days my hair would mat up in a few hours

  • @lb4328
    @lb4328 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for posting this video! I have 4C hair and I plan on getting sisterlocks very soon. This video definitely helped confirm my decision to do so.

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      I’m so glad ! Good luck on your journey ☺️

  • @misscappy1226
    @misscappy1226 3 роки тому +1

    Great video sis! New subbie! 10 months in. I finally found a style my hair loves. It loc'd so fast!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Thanks for subbing!!! I am glad your hair loves being loc'd =)

  • @nicole9856
    @nicole9856 2 роки тому

    you have such a warm presence!

  • @1dyrfullymade
    @1dyrfullymade 3 роки тому +5

    I know my hair was meant for Locs because it always wanted to tangle and Matt up

  • @micayalabadie5675
    @micayalabadie5675 3 роки тому +2

    Your smile is so pretty 🤧💙

  • @koldheartedqueen_
    @koldheartedqueen_ 3 роки тому +5

    Just started my two strand locs☺️

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому +3

      YAY! Enjoy the journey! Trust the process !

  • @lovelifeandbeauty3429
    @lovelifeandbeauty3429 4 роки тому +2

    Honey!! I love your sisterlocks 😍

  • @shaquelcunningham9135
    @shaquelcunningham9135 2 роки тому

    Thanks for all the advice especially the rose water my scalp is so much better now

  • @queeng814
    @queeng814 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the video, considering locing my hair. I'm natural and the most I do is a 2strand twist.

  • @mckenziegarrett6754
    @mckenziegarrett6754 3 роки тому +1

    All I can say is that I love this video... thank you 🤎

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому +1

      I am so glad you enjoyed it ! Thank you !

  • @SnowofLight
    @SnowofLight 3 роки тому

    Always wanted to have my hair look like this - never knew how to go about it, but of course, it's locs! Yours look great

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Glad I could help! Thank you so much !

  • @aminahabdikadir9168
    @aminahabdikadir9168 3 роки тому

    Wow! I love everything about this video! Just started my loc journey August 2nd 2020 and I’m so glad I did!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      I'm so glad!!! Enjoy your journey !

  • @oyashangoladi
    @oyashangoladi Рік тому

    Thank You ❤ I’m starting my locs next month.

  • @jackson_made
    @jackson_made 3 роки тому +1

    Got a new loc'd subscriber !!!:)

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Thank you fo subscribing ! I hope you continue to enjoy the content!

  • @livjefferson
    @livjefferson 4 роки тому +1

    I really appreciate this video sis! I’m 3c and I have an appointment to be established in November and I’m expecting to have slippage! :-( BUT that’s okay! I just keep saying to all my 4c friends that they really should join me on the sisterlocks journey bc their hair will flourish! I just pray mine will lock in a year and won’t cost me an arm, leg, and my first born child to pay for all the slippage issues! Lol 😂

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +1

      LOL not the first born child lol!!!! Your hair will loc in its own time and be absolutely gorgeous! Good luck on your journey! While your hair is locking, I hope you enjoy that process as well. The baby loc stage really is beautiful in its own way.

    • @hawtnsweet
      @hawtnsweet 3 роки тому +1

      Arm, leg and first born child?!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sis you're a hoot😂

  • @margeryemartin
    @margeryemartin 3 роки тому +1

    You represent us well! Thank you for this video!

  • @jessicasmith390
    @jessicasmith390 4 роки тому +2

    Your hair is so beautiful!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому

      Jessica Smith Thank you 😊 (:

  • @hailie_Selassie
    @hailie_Selassie 2 роки тому

    Your locs are soooo beautiful!!!

  • @janijackson2348
    @janijackson2348 3 роки тому +2

    Get my locs tomorrow!!!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      YAY!!!!! Good luck on your journey =)

  • @leManDeLipS
    @leManDeLipS 3 роки тому

    This what I needed to see. I have an appointment to get my hair loc'd but it seemed most of the videos I found were of girls with beautiful locs but not 4c.

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      I’m glad it could help !!!

  • @0xnpctim
    @0xnpctim 3 роки тому +1

    Keep doing you. You're great.

  • @queenarthur1152
    @queenarthur1152 4 роки тому +5

    you have a very pleasant voice ❤️

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you =) I am glad others like it. I think my voice sounds somewhat squeaky lol !

    • @queenarthur1152
      @queenarthur1152 4 роки тому

      @@Niaimani92 No it’s beautiful and so are your locs. I just started mines yesterday and came across your page doing some research. #newsubbie ☺️

  • @stereoheartsss
    @stereoheartsss 3 роки тому

    Hi beautiful! I’m contemplating beginning a loc journey soon. I love the size of your locs! Do you interlock or retwist your hair?

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much =) I interlock. It can be damaging to twist small locs.

  • @ru6948
    @ru6948 3 роки тому

    I’ve been back and forth with starting locs and taking them out for like a year now 😩 my biggest questions are 1. Are starter locs normally itchy? And 2. How do you maintain moisture in your locs? I’ll mist my hair and seal it with oil a few times a week sometimes but my hair is just DRY 😩 ugh lol

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому +1

      My starter locs were itchy, but it was bearable. I use sprays and oils to maintain moisture in my locs.

  • @noa9180
    @noa9180 Рік тому +1

    I have 4c hair with curly ends. My ends are still curly, it’s been 6 months.

  • @dellas2946
    @dellas2946 3 роки тому

    Thank you for making the time to share

  • @Dfrmsoutheast
    @Dfrmsoutheast 3 роки тому +2

    I hated how when I sponge my hair my twist would be small because our curl pattern is so tight but I have to learn to love it

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому +1

      I never tried sponging, but I could imagine that 4c could would be right and small. That would frustrate me too.,

    • @Dfrmsoutheast
      @Dfrmsoutheast 3 роки тому

      @@Niaimani92 yeah I got big twist and a couple little twist so I’m good rn

  • @mahlwal
    @mahlwal 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your video!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

  • @simplyjamee8572
    @simplyjamee8572 2 роки тому

    Beautiful!

  • @anitakurst
    @anitakurst 2 роки тому

    What I'm really wondering about is the lenght I should expect if I loc my hair. 4c hair has a lot of shrinkage. Even if my hai is long while streched, it's short in its natural state. Should I expect that when starting locs?

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  2 роки тому +1

      My locs started out super long, but as they started to loc they shrank up a lot! They shrank from shoulder length to chin length.

    • @anitakurst
      @anitakurst 2 роки тому

      @@Niaimani92 I see, thank you!!

  • @bolaasunbo7908
    @bolaasunbo7908 3 роки тому

    love your locs.

  • @MsPammyBee
    @MsPammyBee 3 роки тому +1

    That’s all I wanted to know if those ends will stay curly glad to have 4c hair because I want my hair to lock ASAP. I know it will take time though

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Girl I sneezed and my hair locked up LOL

  • @MsVamPireChic
    @MsVamPireChic 2 роки тому +1

    I swear all 4C girls have the same experience with unrealistic expectations for what our hair can look like when going natural 😢

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  2 роки тому +3

      I know! I was permed so young I really had no clue what my hair looked like.

  • @datguygo
    @datguygo 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent video ❤️

  • @Daniellelenae
    @Daniellelenae Рік тому

    Wish I watched this before relaxing my 4c hair but whatever lol

  • @jessicaadai4674
    @jessicaadai4674 3 роки тому

    It was more than helpful...thanks

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Glad to hear that =) Thank you so much !

  • @shirleyredmond6187
    @shirleyredmond6187 Рік тому

    What hair products do u use???

  • @prettylibra
    @prettylibra 3 роки тому

    you look stunning. would you please let me know how many locs you have?

  • @VanessaBeautifulChaos
    @VanessaBeautifulChaos 3 роки тому

    What about all in your scalp do you still oil your scalp with dreads

  • @VanessaBeautifulChaos
    @VanessaBeautifulChaos 3 роки тому

    What if you have to all your scalp just for your hair to not be dry and brittle and breaking off

  • @elexustilmon
    @elexustilmon 3 роки тому

    I'm getting love today, can't wait!

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Good luck on your new journey!!!! So excited for you !!!

  • @faithtanui2469
    @faithtanui2469 3 роки тому +1

    I don't really understand the laying edges thing, how comes we are the only ones obsessed with our hair lying flat on the edge of our scalp in a certain formation while everyone else is wearing theirs as is? also all the edge control products are expensive and not to mention the effects of destroying the edges...someone plizz explain this to me...

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому +7

      I’m assuming when you say “we” you’re referring to black people. I will say this, I don’t understand why black people choosing to do something needs to be justified by whether or not other races of people do it. That sounds like centering our actions in whiteness, and I personally could care less what other races of people choose to do with their hair. It sounds like you are not here for edge control which is perfectly fine. Do you lol! To his his own 😊.

    • @officialmkamzeemwatela
      @officialmkamzeemwatela 2 роки тому

      Faith, as a fellow Kenyan, I understand what you are saying. It is a pertinent question to ask completely justified, plus I don't think that black people from other countries understand that we can just ask questions, that have nothing to do with whiteness. White people have been asked why they can't appreciate their skin as is instead of spray tanning like other people so I wonder what that question would be rooted in...

  • @blackmilitia444
    @blackmilitia444 3 роки тому

    hey one thing i wanna know is; my 4C afro hair length is on my upper lip when i drag it down, so if i did instant locs how long would they be?? im addicted to length, and this is literally the only thing keeping me from getting dreads yet. Please help

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      I am so sorry, I do not know enough about insta locs to give you good information on that.

  • @thicklen10
    @thicklen10 4 роки тому +4

    Hi can you share where you got that cute top?

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому +3

      Tia J Yes (: I got it from this online boutique called Lulu’s. I think they are having a sale right now.

    • @thicklen10
      @thicklen10 4 роки тому

      Nia A thank you!

    • @christineblackstock9840
      @christineblackstock9840 2 роки тому

      Thx much really appreciate this!

  • @VanessaBeautifulChaos
    @VanessaBeautifulChaos 3 роки тому

    How to keep your scalp moisturize with dreads

  • @BriBear
    @BriBear 2 роки тому

    What is the difference between mini twists and locs?

  • @mandym918
    @mandym918 3 роки тому

    I still have curly ends 11 months in. Waiting for them to loc! Im a mix of 4b and 4c.

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому +1

      I’m wondering how long it will take yours to loc. Everyone’s hair is so different, which is absolutely beautiful to me. I hope you’re enjoying your loc journey so far 😊

    • @mandym918
      @mandym918 3 роки тому

      @@Niaimani92 I'm wondering too! It was actually worrying me a little as say 60% are determinedly curly
      I'm sure they will loc eventually... in their own sweet time. I'm loving the process all the way through ... learning as I go x

  • @winningtimi
    @winningtimi 4 роки тому

    Glad I found u,new sub here

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  4 роки тому

      Thank you for subbing =) !!!! I hope you find the content enjoyable and informative.

  • @moon_spilling
    @moon_spilling 3 роки тому

    sooo helpful

  • @wenmoves
    @wenmoves 2 роки тому

    How long had you been locked at the time of this video?

  • @candacegoddess
    @candacegoddess 3 роки тому

    Did you start with comb coil or two strand twists?

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  3 роки тому

      Neither. They are Sisterlocks started with interlocking 😊. It would be pretty difficult to get locs my size with twist or coils. It’s definitely not impossible, but it could be fairly difficult. Kendra Kenshay has BEAUTIFUL small locs that I think she started with twist.

  • @jasminelee3033
    @jasminelee3033 3 роки тому

    New subbie ❤️

  • @irutopia
    @irutopia 2 роки тому +13

    im getting locs on friday, really excited but nervous. i love my 4c fro on its best days but this semester has been really hard and having to make my hair “presentable” is just another reason not to get out of bed and miss class. ready to be feeling better about myself :)

    • @Niaimani92
      @Niaimani92  2 роки тому +2

      I hope you love your journey! Locs are definitely a lot less maintenance for most people 😊💕

    • @priscillastephens3978
      @priscillastephens3978 11 місяців тому

      How has your journey been going? I've been considering locs for sometime now as I just want a change. Just a little nervous about making the leap..lol. But I know I should..lol.

  • @chasingthelord2940
    @chasingthelord2940 2 роки тому

    I don't even know my hair type. Lol