So I’m 3 years locked going on 4, in the beginning stage NO you are not supposed to condition your hair for at least the 1st 4 to 5 months. That’s why your locks are slipping and unraveling. You have to give your hair time to start locking. As far a moisturizing just get a spray bottle of water and spritz your hair! With washing, you can wash when ever just No conditioner until you locked! Loved the video, best wishes on your lock journey!
I’m four months in & was told absolutely no conditioner. It slows the progress. I’ve had no issues with just water. My hair is flourishing with no product! Good luck on your journey!
😂🤣😂🤣it’s ok! Just leave them be! Conditioner will stop the locking process though. It’s normal to be concerned. I had to fight the urge but I’m glad I did! You got this!!!
I am currently two weeks in, and after watching you I feel so much more confident! only because you just showed me that in the beginner stage all of these things are normal!!! I have slippage, unties, etc. I also put water everyday because im scared of oils, which everyone hair is different buttttttt all of your concerns were my as well, so thank you for this video!
@@simone974 Avoid conditioners and detanglers. Any product that is meant to help detangle your hair can cause your starter locs to loosen and unravel. ua-cam.com/video/eKcPMQgPomo/v-deo.html
U can use like rose ,peppermint, lavender,and coconut water as well as aloe vera juice or water based leave in conditioners as a light mist to condition n moisturize ur hair too btw... Good Luck on ur journey n as always TRUST THE PROCESS!!!
U r NOT supposed to condition locs it will go against the locking process among other things like cause slippage n unraveling that's y she didn't do it ... ONLY WATER BASED SHAMPOOS NO PRODUCTS (Until u r completely locd) u r a newbie!!! Goin forward I would suggest u ask ur loctition questions first before u do or use n e thing on ur locs to be more knowledge ITS REALLY A JOURNEY!!!
I hope that you have overcome your fears and retightened your loc’s with a 4 point rotation for thick hair yourself. The first time feels awkward but with patience you will finish and gain confidence along with speed leading to renewed self confidence!🎉 P.S. Conditioners cause your new installation not to lock and slip unless you have a very tight 4C curl pattern.
I’m 1 month in 😊 My stylist advised me not to wash. I’m ok with that as 1) I’m lazy and 2) no dandruff …. I only use rose water or regular water and I only mist while braided as my hair, like yours is prone to slippage. When you washed it at home did you band your hair? Edit: and I’m just seeing that you posted two months ago… let go to a current video lol to see your journey 😆 ❤
I see other people have already told you about the conditioner no no LOL but also if you're still having scalp problems my loctician suggested that I use something called scalpacine on my scalp after washing
Hey Crystal, thanks for sharing your story. I know you will find our way on this journey. Part of the wonderfulness of being locd is the low maintenance aspect and letting your hair just "be". The general rule is no conditioner for at least a year. I know its hard. I am locd 10 months on August 10 and I cannot wait for my one year when I can put a little conditioner on when I wash. Water and oil have surprising worked very well. But I did need to adjust my thinking about using products. And accept the look of my hair while its going through the process. Overall I'm very pleased although now my biggest disappointment is about 20 or so locs have horrible bunching. They don't look like locs at all just bunched up hair. All of my other locs are progressing beautifully. Oh well... this too is an exercise in patience and acceptance. I started out with 220 locs combined some and now have 212. Good luck during your next five weeks. Your locs look GREAT!😍👍🏻
@@ByCrystalWilliams Hello! So glad to share with you! I fill a plastic applicator bottle with equal parts almond oil and coconut oil. I also add a little bit of OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Anti Breakage Serum. I have a misting spray bottle that I only fill with distilled water. This is all I use. I am very fortunate to not have any scalp issues so I've had no trouble with these simple products. Best wishes to you!
Try mixing aloe Vera juice with some distilled water. Aloe Vera is very moisturizing. Also add some Jamaican black castor oil to you oil mixture when oiling your scalp.
So I’m 3 years locked going on 4, in the beginning stage NO you are not supposed to condition your hair for at least the 1st 4 to 5 months. That’s why your locks are slipping and unraveling. You have to give your hair time to start locking. As far a moisturizing just get a spray bottle of water and spritz your hair! With washing, you can wash when ever just No conditioner until you locked! Loved the video, best wishes on your lock journey!
I’m four months in & was told absolutely no conditioner. It slows the progress.
I’ve had no issues with just water. My hair is flourishing with no product! Good luck on your journey!
Okay you are the 2nd person so maybe it’s me I am the drama😂😂😂😂 lord take the wheel!!! Thank you sis
😂🤣😂🤣it’s ok! Just leave them be! Conditioner will stop the locking process though. It’s normal to be concerned. I had to fight the urge but I’m glad I did! You got this!!!
I am currently two weeks in, and after watching you I feel so much more confident! only because you just showed me that in the beginner stage all of these things are normal!!! I have slippage, unties, etc. I also put water everyday because im scared of oils, which everyone hair is different buttttttt all of your concerns were my as well, so thank you for this video!
You are so welcome!!!! And happy 2 weeks 😍🙌🏾🙌🏾
I’m 5 months Loc’d and my stylist does not use condition. It may cause slippage or prolong the hair locking. Your locs look beautiful
thanks i really appreciate this. this might be why i had so much slippage girl!!!
Conditioning can cause slippage
So just use shampoo for locs?
@@simone974 Avoid conditioners and detanglers. Any product that is meant to help detangle your hair can cause your starter locs to loosen and unravel. ua-cam.com/video/eKcPMQgPomo/v-deo.html
I’m almost at 4 weeks, and this is me!! Thank you so much for sharing this, it is helping with my nerves so much. 😭
I just did my 2nd re-tie yesterday. I’m so in love with my hair.
Yassss I love this for you
They look beautiful! Can’t wait to watch your growth. I’m still contemplating on my journey but I think I may DIY them. 🤷🏽♀️
Stop contemplating. Do it, it's amazing lol
U can use like rose ,peppermint, lavender,and coconut water as well as aloe vera juice or water based leave in conditioners as a light mist to condition n moisturize ur hair too btw... Good Luck on ur journey n as always TRUST THE PROCESS!!!
Somebody hardheaded😂😂😂
😂😂🙌🏾😂
U r NOT supposed to condition locs it will go against the locking process among other things like cause slippage n unraveling that's y she didn't do it ... ONLY WATER BASED SHAMPOOS NO PRODUCTS (Until u r completely locd) u r a newbie!!! Goin forward I would suggest u ask ur loctition questions first before u do or use n e thing on ur locs to be more knowledge ITS REALLY A JOURNEY!!!
I hope that you have overcome your fears and retightened your loc’s with a 4 point rotation for thick hair yourself.
The first time feels awkward but with patience you will finish and gain confidence along with speed leading to renewed self confidence!🎉
P.S.
Conditioners cause your new installation not to lock and slip unless you have a very tight 4C curl pattern.
I’m 1 month in 😊 My stylist advised me not to wash. I’m ok with that as 1) I’m lazy and 2) no dandruff …. I only use rose water or regular water and I only mist while braided as my hair, like yours is prone to slippage. When you washed it at home did you band your hair? Edit: and I’m just seeing that you posted two months ago… let go to a current video lol to see your journey 😆 ❤
I’m going to post one in a week I’m about to be 6 months in and have so much to tell y’all!!!
I see other people have already told you about the conditioner no no LOL but also if you're still having scalp problems my loctician suggested that I use something called scalpacine on my scalp after washing
Is the conditioner you’re using a detangling conditioner ? That can add on to slippage in the starter loc stage as well . But they look great
Thank you so much for the updates
Beautiful!! What conditioner did you use?
Love your hair, it’s beautiful. Are you experiencing any bunching?
A little on a few locs, but I’m really experiencing Seborrheic dermatitis
It’s the crazy thing
Hey Crystal, thanks for sharing your story. I know you will find our way on this journey. Part of the wonderfulness of being locd is the low maintenance aspect and letting your hair just "be". The general rule is no conditioner for at least a year. I know its hard. I am locd 10 months on August 10 and I cannot wait for my one year when I can put a little conditioner on when I wash. Water and oil have surprising worked very well. But I did need to adjust my thinking about using products. And accept the look of my hair while its going through the process. Overall I'm very pleased although now my biggest disappointment is about 20 or so locs have horrible bunching. They don't look like locs at all just bunched up hair. All of my other locs are progressing beautifully. Oh well... this too is an exercise in patience and acceptance. I started out with 220 locs combined some and now have 212. Good luck during your next five weeks. Your locs look GREAT!😍👍🏻
Can I first just say Thank you for leaving this wonderful comment I really appreciate it . No conditioner is really hard !! What oil do you use?
@@ByCrystalWilliams Hello! So glad to share with you! I fill a plastic applicator bottle with equal parts almond oil and coconut oil. I also add a little bit of OGX Nourishing Coconut Milk Anti Breakage Serum. I have a misting spray bottle that I only fill with distilled water. This is all I use. I am very fortunate to not have any scalp issues so I've had no trouble with these simple products. Best wishes to you!
The nape of my neck will not stay loc’d
Try mixing aloe Vera juice with some distilled water. Aloe Vera is very moisturizing. Also add some Jamaican black castor oil to you oil mixture when oiling your scalp.