5 Year Loc Journey | Effective Tips for GROWTH and MAINTENANCE

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • Peace! Welcome back to the channel. Many of you have been asking for a breakdown of how I maintain my locs and what I do for hair growth. I've been on the journey for 4 years now. I wanted to utilize the opportunity to fulfill the request and share insight for loc maintenance, from an internal and external perspective. I hope you find this helpful.
    *Forgot to mention I re-twist every 2-3 months
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 130

  • @raenarichardson1
    @raenarichardson1 3 роки тому +74

    I never call men “beautiful” but you areee 🥴😍

  • @laurenlocd3180
    @laurenlocd3180 2 роки тому +5

    I’m obsessed with looking at loc videos lol

  • @LETMECHARMU1
    @LETMECHARMU1 3 роки тому +23

    From the inside.. I always tell people that it's starts from the inside for hair and skin.

  • @royalblue6747
    @royalblue6747 4 роки тому +28

    This is very informative and different, I enjoyed it. You should do more 👑

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  4 роки тому +3

      Thank you 🙏🏽

    • @mindbodyandsoul5378
      @mindbodyandsoul5378 4 роки тому

      @@BrandonAhmaud so happy for this I keep castor oil on my hair all the time now

    • @mindbodyandsoul5378
      @mindbodyandsoul5378 4 роки тому

      @@BrandonAhmaud when you say african black soap that's a bath soap right sorry family I got african black soap but never used for hair

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  4 роки тому +1

      @@mindbodyandsoul5378 yes. The African black soap is usually an all in one (body wash and shampoo)

  • @Savoyyaboy
    @Savoyyaboy 2 роки тому +2

    The greatest advice he gave was that if you keep your body clean on the inside it will show on the outside Jah bless my brother for the knowledge

  • @gregoryashley7963
    @gregoryashley7963 4 роки тому +25

    I was one of the people who requested a hair care video and I want to say thanks for making it. It was informative and gave different information than what I have seen on other videos. I had no idea soursop leaves were good for hair. I have the same brand you have and have just made tea out of it but it's good to know it has other benefits than what I was drinking it for.
    Thanks again, man! Looking forward to your next vid!
    Peace.

  • @TkeyahB
    @TkeyahB 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you, the moss and herb tips are elite

  • @rodbullet3207
    @rodbullet3207 3 роки тому +7

    Real work Real energy my brother. big up yourself

  • @DampBiscuitt
    @DampBiscuitt 3 роки тому +6

    Thanks for directing me here. Glad to see people in our community dropping such great info. Different from normal videos but great content

  • @amandaleigh2526
    @amandaleigh2526 3 роки тому +9

    This was a quality video! You picked up on everything other maintenance videos are missing. Natural is best, thank you!!!!!

  • @dpraytor2364
    @dpraytor2364 3 роки тому +10

    Just started my free form dreads(two strand twist method) about two months ago...this was very helpful\informative.
    Good looks!

  • @KBriana.Akanna_Lifestyle
    @KBriana.Akanna_Lifestyle 6 місяців тому

    Gorgeous and loved your photos, you have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing

  • @crystalanokam
    @crystalanokam 4 роки тому +13

    oh yeah I am DEFINITELY getting that satin loc cap, because the ones I get start slipping off my head after awhile. And the shower cap, jeez, i'm over here using groceries bags haha. great keys my brother!

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  4 роки тому +6

      You won't be let down sis! The grocery bag is the black struggle 😂 Legendary. The go to for days when I couldn't find my shower cap. Thanks as always for tuning in!

    • @crystalanokam
      @crystalanokam 4 роки тому +1

      @@BrandonAhmaud Of course! and With the water mix, do you refrigerate it when not in use or keep it out? When I made aloe vera water mix, I had to keep it in the fridge or it would go bad after a few days if left out.

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  4 роки тому +1

      @@crystalanokam I have had no issues keeping it out.

    • @crystalanokam
      @crystalanokam 4 роки тому

      @@BrandonAhmaud gotcha

  • @flabbyjekry5045
    @flabbyjekry5045 Рік тому

    Thanks you I started locking up in November 2021 now it’s 2023 my locks are near enough to shoulder length the tips was bang on

  • @diondremathis261
    @diondremathis261 3 роки тому +3

    Inside out, gotcha. I just got my two strand twist starter locs put in about a week ago. This will be very useful for the future, I'm definitely saving this video. Thanks for sharing brother!👏🏾

  • @caraboyd7552
    @caraboyd7552 4 роки тому +3

    Omg the guava leaf spray!!! I never thought of that! I always make tincture and oils but i love that idea! Thank you! Be blessed king! ✨

  • @sonyacollins5818
    @sonyacollins5818 2 роки тому +1

    I Love everything about this video.....please keep them coming.

  • @jamjeveryday5489
    @jamjeveryday5489 3 роки тому +3

    I loved the video man. Super inspirational! I just started my journey and posted on my channel. You've inspired me to make sure I dont quit

  • @AtreyuLocs
    @AtreyuLocs 3 роки тому +4

    Very informative video, sir! Great video.

  • @danajones8788
    @danajones8788 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you, great info.

  • @veronicagdowning
    @veronicagdowning 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video. Two takeaways:
    1. I need to leave my hair the heck alone. After moisturizing, I am tempted to style it. And most times it’s in a tight style. This is my only set of Locs (four years) and I really need to start babying them more now than I had when I started. Two: I don’t drink nearly as much water as I should. And I don’t eat right. I’m not sure how to live without meat because of my environment and upbringing. But…I could do more to help the rest of my diet.

    • @moonhoneymami
      @moonhoneymami Рік тому

      I'm one year in and I feel the exact same way about my locs

  • @dineosenoamadi7226
    @dineosenoamadi7226 Рік тому

    I loved everything about the vid ...you thought us what we normally don't get from other videos...thank you for that and good bless you

  • @Bonafide-mg6sq
    @Bonafide-mg6sq Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video, my Brother! I'll have to try out that mist from the guava leaf tea & cucumber compost tea. Sounds very healthy and with zero build-up.
    Much Respect! ✊

  • @mrdiycarcustoms
    @mrdiycarcustoms 4 роки тому +3

    I just found your channel yesterday and I’ve now subscribed, I’m learning a lot and really enjoying your channel. Great video 👍🏾✌🏾

  • @shak8507
    @shak8507 3 роки тому

    Love the vid. Alot of information I wasn't awear of.
    Thanks

  • @brandonmoore7541
    @brandonmoore7541 2 роки тому

    Dang we started our loCcs the same year 4 years strong 💪🏿 💯

  • @HerbNLocs
    @HerbNLocs 2 роки тому

    Amazing video , great points ! Definitely like the focus on prioritizing the inside . You're 100% right ! We definitely need to be talking about this more in our community ! Thank you for sharing 🌱

  • @123njohnson
    @123njohnson 4 роки тому +3

    I know this video is about locs but I came across some information that you might be interested in. Improves Vision: Bilberries are remarkable for their ability to improve the health and function of the eyes. It can help treat night blindness, cataracts, mac- ular degeneration, poor vision, and chronic eye strain.
    Bilberry protects the cells of the eye, reduces inflam- mation, and helps prevent damage to the ocular nerves in diabetics. Use it internally; it is not used topically in the eyes.

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  4 роки тому +1

      Yes, I actually did a video on it. Thanks
      ua-cam.com/video/hjel6QKzZKc/v-deo.html

    • @erickaransom236
      @erickaransom236 3 роки тому

      Thank you for the information!

  • @thevegancoolie
    @thevegancoolie 4 роки тому +2

    Dope!! Nice growth brother

  • @OneShroomTooMany
    @OneShroomTooMany 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video brotha. We need this type of info locked or not

  • @eniyeprojects1908
    @eniyeprojects1908 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Thanks for sharing those tips, very helpful.

  • @fosterfoster9913
    @fosterfoster9913 3 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed your video. Very informative.

  • @Nikitamoanaclarke
    @Nikitamoanaclarke 4 роки тому +1

    Love the content! Can’t wait for the next 🙌

  • @DaRealTarranceR
    @DaRealTarranceR 4 роки тому +1

    congrats on 4 years and great information! locs look nice an healthy stay loc i subscribed to your channel one love!

  • @deidrajohn2426
    @deidrajohn2426 3 роки тому +1

    Video was great

  • @GodlyBeing420
    @GodlyBeing420 3 роки тому

    Scratch that just so the description lol. Keep up the great work brother I support you 100% very knowledgeable.

  • @tyleetophbrown
    @tyleetophbrown 3 роки тому

    I’ve been taking Seamoss for about 2 yrs but for a total different reason, so that was cool

  • @jeffreyalston2978
    @jeffreyalston2978 Рік тому +1

    Great video. I just started my locs. Comb coils because my hair is about 3 inches. So mines is little macaroni 😂. Mine seems to be locking to the root so I will lift them up daily. Not sure if I should be doing that. Some of them are already bud and tight together and tomorrow will be one week. A friend of mine who have had locs a very long time told me lemon juice would loc them quick. But I found online that the lemon juice will also shrink them because of how much it draw the hair together. Anyone else ever used lemon juice?

  • @PeaceNotPerfextion
    @PeaceNotPerfextion Рік тому

    Great content👍🏾

  • @prettycautiousme5527
    @prettycautiousme5527 3 роки тому +3

    Love the guava cucumber mist ima try ❤️

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  3 роки тому

      Great! Let me know your thoughts on it.

  • @short4sho2010
    @short4sho2010 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video and tips!

  • @EliAtrxpstar
    @EliAtrxpstar 4 роки тому +1

    I’m glad I found your channel💯. Can you do a video on taking care your skin but internally first. I have bad acne and I’m doing my best to fight it. I just don’t know what to eat or put in my body.

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  3 роки тому +1

      Fasting has def helped my skin turn out for the better

  • @laurenceaugustsonMar21
    @laurenceaugustsonMar21 2 роки тому

    Very through very honest very detailed

  • @duhvnlocs
    @duhvnlocs Рік тому

    Great looking locs

  • @TheFate285
    @TheFate285 Рік тому

    Bro very informative 💯

  • @DB101415
    @DB101415 2 роки тому

    Great, healthy tips! Your locs are beautiful!❤️❤️❤️

  • @youngerudit2524
    @youngerudit2524 2 роки тому +3

    how tf is nobody talking about how fucking long his loss got in 4 years

  • @user-es2gd2rl7z
    @user-es2gd2rl7z 3 роки тому +1

    Had my dreads for 4 years and it hasn’t even reached my chin yet my hair grows very slowly

    • @michaelsliders3421
      @michaelsliders3421 3 роки тому

      Change diet

    • @user-es2gd2rl7z
      @user-es2gd2rl7z 2 роки тому

      @@michaelsliders3421 to what exactly?

    • @michaelsliders3421
      @michaelsliders3421 2 роки тому

      @@user-es2gd2rl7z 😂what do you eat? This man is a vegan

    • @realmaureenoyakhilome
      @realmaureenoyakhilome Рік тому

      It depends. If you pull it, is it long? It may be shrunken esp if you don’t retwist like he clearly does. Otherwise, you may want to wash your hair often, may be your scalp is clogged. I have washed my hair 5 to 7 days for the past 10 years and that’s what works for me. Then you may want to check your vitamin levels or get biotin , selenium: Otherwise, vegan or not; everyone’s hair grows.

  • @supag2292
    @supag2292 3 роки тому

    Bless king

  • @SusieSue242
    @SusieSue242 2 роки тому

    Beautiful

  • @GodlyBeing420
    @GodlyBeing420 3 роки тому +2

    Grand rising brother, just wanted to see if it was possible to list the foods that contribute to healthy hair? Also if you can tell me where you purchased your loc cap and shower cap its much appreciated.

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  3 роки тому +1

      Peace, I listed where you can buy the loc caps in the description.
      Fasting, eating greens such as cucumbers, dandelion, fennel, mustard greens has helped. But avoiding toxic foods such as meat, dairy, soy has helped tremendously too.

  • @soilsurvivor7166
    @soilsurvivor7166 3 роки тому

    Enjoyed

  • @stacie1st69moonrisingvenus9
    @stacie1st69moonrisingvenus9 3 роки тому +3

    How do you off should someone re-twist or is that based on hair growth? Maybe something to add....
    Does twisting often cause thinning at the root?
    Great video, Thank you!

  • @redlifestylereview1351
    @redlifestylereview1351 Рік тому

    I have a question on beard growth. I have my Loc’s. But after fours years wow that’s nice. I watch the video. What can I buy for my beard. I am fighting on trying to grow it I just have that one spot that’s not growing. Issue with it moving slow meaning some spots aren’t filling in. Need help on better beard growth

  • @mrshopping4794
    @mrshopping4794 3 роки тому

    My brother do you have any links for the sleep cap I’m trying to get a good one I’m located in Australia thank you for all your amazing content.
    Blessings Fam

  • @TyeseCooperStylist
    @TyeseCooperStylist 3 роки тому

    love

  • @Shanelle-xo
    @Shanelle-xo 4 роки тому +1

    ❤️

  • @madisonmcmasters5869
    @madisonmcmasters5869 3 роки тому +1

    About how many locs do u have ?

  • @djefardeur7958
    @djefardeur7958 3 роки тому

    Dope

  • @kingbabyred3474
    @kingbabyred3474 2 роки тому

    I just started so I can't do all that tell me what will help a routine I don't have to do that much

  • @ashe1355
    @ashe1355 7 місяців тому

    this guys beautiful

  • @Sylvania-Frenchies
    @Sylvania-Frenchies 3 роки тому

    Great video bro how often do you retwist your loc’s

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  3 роки тому

      Thanks. I'd say I retwist every 2 months

  • @zachsmallwood5973
    @zachsmallwood5973 3 роки тому +1

    I use satin pillowcases but no nightcap. Should I still cover my locs? 3 year locs

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, I would recommend covering them while sleeping

  • @mrzo4332
    @mrzo4332 3 роки тому

    🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @vivianembery4588
    @vivianembery4588 3 роки тому

    Nice video what black soap do u use?

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  3 роки тому

      Thanks! I use Dr Woods Black African Soap
      amzn.to/3qDYLad

  • @86Kera
    @86Kera 2 роки тому

    How do you store the guava leaf spray ?

  • @wangarikamau1118
    @wangarikamau1118 3 роки тому +1

    Did you just say ‘tuonane baadaye’ at the end? 👁👁

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  3 роки тому

      Yes 😁 I try to find clever ways to use Swahili to help make it stick

  • @ilfouco1541
    @ilfouco1541 2 роки тому

    No offence to people who diet for hair growth, I’ve people who live rockstars, dye their hair and shii but still long and healthy locs.
    My hair ain’t that long but I when I eat a lot of protein it grows faster 🤷‍♂️

  • @lorrty1540
    @lorrty1540 2 роки тому

    Can I eat chicken?

  • @leilaatumah1864
    @leilaatumah1864 3 роки тому

    May I ask, why spring water?

    • @BrandonAhmaud
      @BrandonAhmaud  3 роки тому +1

      Hi, because it has the minerals good for our body.

  • @trustnooneatalltrustnoonea8658
    @trustnooneatalltrustnoonea8658 3 роки тому

    Damn ur a very Handsome Man 👀👀👀👀👀😳