How to Deal With The Ugly Stage of Dreadlocks | 5 Ways to Improve Your Experience
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2020
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In this video I share 5 ways to deal with the "ugly phase" of locks. Hopefully this video helps by giving you some practical things you can do to improve your experience today. Enjoy!
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In this video I share some terrible mistakes I made with my locks! These mistakes have all shaped my learning and helped with the advice I've been able to give others. Again, this is just my opinion and my experience. Hope you enjoy!
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Its kinda hard to not call it the "ugly stage" when you have a few on the side of your head that wants to defy gravity
Laws of physics say what, lol
😆😆😆😆😆😆
Mine stay stuck to my head and i hate it😭
🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂 man🤦♂️
I wore big earrings, started going to the gym and got my nose pierced 😂. Me and my locs in this together
My nose has been pierced for like 20 years but I’m using silk head scarves and african print fabric to create headwraps and I added big hoops also 😂.
Nose rings would make it look worse
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@xkcash_238 what, how???
@@stardark9mc cuz their ugly.
Im 90 days in and I'm happy with my "ugly" phase. IDGAF what people think. Just being the best version of me. Me and my hair growing together.
FACTS
I’m 6 days in
I'm where you use to be I can only imagine how beautiful your Antennas are now ❤
I actually am loving this phase. It's teaching me to love myself in my most rawest form. Embrace it!! ✊🏾🖤
Yes, Embrace it... started my journey today🤗super excited to go through the phases🥳💃🏽
I hate to burst y'all bubblles but there is no such thing as an ugly stage. I literally walked around with little twigs on my head when I started and I rocked them! Locks are beautiful in all stages! The frizz is natural so embrace it, love yourself! God bless all that read this in Jesus name Amen🙏
i really like my ugly stage i think its fire when ,y hair stands up
loving this comment fr
AMEN 🙏🏼
Thank you 🙏🏾💕
@@WhereisYunoGasai fam, just curious, just how man comment sections are you in my g😂
I’ve been locking for 7 months and I’m in the “ugly stage”, but idk it doesn’t feel too ugly to me. It’s like a metamorphosis of patience and the payoff is dope hair. Keep ya heads up y’all will get through it 🔥
7 months is past the ugly stage. Ugly stage is more like 1-5 months when it’s tiny
In my ugly stage I was wearing beanie,durags, and dad hats it was my solution to pass that stage 🤣🤣 btw sent you a dm on instagram ✨
So did I for just over a year. I later found out that my people thought I was hiding baldness lol.
Literally me rn
@@blkeclipsel2400 💀💀💀💀
How long did it last 😭😭
Well my school doesn’t allow me to so I’m f*cked
...if you're reading this, you're my virtual- loc-buddy period! 😁 This 'awkward-ugly' is testing me.😒We appreciate the video TP! Thank you Bro!✌
Always family! Glad you enjoyed and LOVE when you guys address the family! Real family goals! 🔥🔥
I started mine in august and I’m feeling the same way
@@youngproffet8187 I completely understand. All I can say is let's remember our WHY we started-just to reinforce the purpose! I'm 6 months in (freeforming ) and its not for me. Lol! I look insane. So, I decided that I'm heading in for my first professional retwist soon.
Along, with TP's advice + the will to carry on... We can get through it. Xoxoxo :) :)
It gets better 😂
@@cemowilliamsSis! ..it better because eyyy here I am trying to be a humble disciple and thug it out as best as I can. Lol.
I don't think any of these stages are ugly, our hair is beautiful regardless of what phase it's in. Although, I do understand that some people won't echo that same sentiment, but nevertheless, this journey is amazing and will continue to be. Thank you for your insight of what may be an insecurity for others, greatly appreciated. ❤🙌🏾
What ugly stage? Im embracing every bit of my beautiful journey! Lol💚🦋
The best way to deal with this stage is NOT 2 WORRY ABOUT WHAT PEOPLES THINK 💪🏿
That's it mate..."bottom line is not to care a sniff what anyone says"...✊
Currently in this stage but thank God for protective styles
Facts lol
I’m ngl I’m STRUGGLING 😭. It’s just the fact that I wanna wash my hair. It’s itching and I’m uncomfortable
@@Bluhake u can wash it just not too much
Amennnn because this is a struggle lol😂
What kinds of styles do you do?
The way how I deal with the ugly stage, I embrace it lol. Months later it will pay off in the end.💪🏾
I have straight hair dreads and I’m only 3 months in and reallyyy going thru the “ugly phase”. And even tho my hair isn’t looking how I’d want it to be, I still already freakin love my dreads and Ik that it’ll be all worth it in the end. For those of you worried about the “ugly phase”, don’t be! It’s all about patience and keeping ur mind set on ur goal.
Glasses and shades, glasses and shades! Thank the Lord for glasses and shades!
I like wearing headbands wit my locs
Same here. But my reason is to cover my big ass head! 😂😂😂
TP locks 😂
Me to bro
This is what I’ve been doing too
Same here
Finding a lock buddy in ireland is like looking for a pig that can fly😂
My hair ain’t at the length to begin my journey. But I was worried bout the “ugly stage” thank you for this. Its helped me to not. Change my mind on starting my journey🙏🏼💯
The ugly stage was so long and hard for me, but after 8-9 months it got so much better. My Dreads are finally maturing. Guys just be patient and it’ll turn out great in the end and the loc will be worth it. Forgot to add I just had my one year on October 5th 2020.
Congrats! October 5, 2021 is gonna be my one year
The part about wearing a head covering until you gain confidence really brought me to the Bible this morning about husbands being the covering of wives and wives for children. Thanks for that piece of word!
Amen.
Definitely felt the “start something new tip/ improve yourself “ when I started my locs 5 months I also started therapy, a podcast and yoga!
I needed this tbh. Because best believe there are days where the frizz gets to me and I feel to take them out but I'm torn cause I WILL NEVER go back natural 😂😂
When I was in the ugly stage I didn’t really care I just rocked it
I just gotta say y’all makin me so happy rn bruh I been sad asl thinking my shit just not meant to lock or some ion even be wanting to go outside 😭 y’all just made me real life appreciate my journey even more 7 months in Ian giving up ❗️ Love Loc family 🖤💯
Man I'm trying so hard to be consistent. And you're legitimately doing this with ease. It's content I want to see. And spaced out in a manner that is easy to consume.
Wow blown away by everything you say. I felt you & your younger followers loc journey might be different to mine, coz I’m so much older than you Guys😱57 year old blind woman from the UK. But so relieved to see that whatever age we are & where we live our journies are the same. This has really humbled me. I felt bad for buying new headgear and switching from stud earrings to large hoop earrings. You are so knowledgeable on the “Journey”. Wishing you your family a very Happy & Blessed New Year🙏🏽✨✨thank you for the talk in grinning from ear to ear like a Cheshire Cat😹
I'm considering beginning my hair journey at the end of this summer. Your videos are very encouraging. I appreciate a brother, who is relatable, breaking it down for newbs like me.
The good brotha TP coming through with another shining gem! I got barrel twists on my third retwist, reluctantly after my loctician's request, and I love it! Old folks hate it and everybody else can't lay off the compliments! But I won't get another style for a while because I do want my locing process to not slow down because of the restrictiveness of a style. Keep that in mind folks! TP, you reading my mind man. It's cool though! Lol!
That covering hair tip is the truth. I feel like I got a lil earthy goddess feel going on, you feel me? Lol. Great video! ❤️
Keep the goddess vibe going! Lol Thanks for the comment and the support ✊🏾
Bro, you give amazing advice, appreciate it. I just started my loc journey a month ago. Your words are very encouraging and educational.
I’m glad to help family! That’s what it’s all about! Best thing is the comment section is full of folks willing to help too! 😁
just discovered this channel a little ago but my first time seeing this video, im at work as we speak with my locs (5 months in) looking all types of crazy and tryna do backflips across my head, but after seeing this i can truly say TP you made rethink and reevaluate how i felt about my locs and i’m a carry this same sense of confidence and embrace everyday forward from now on. so thank you very much!!!
This is right on time! I'm 3 months in my journey to locs and I needed this!
First week with my comb coils, I've been watching your channel for like a month now, I always wanted locks but never had the courage. You gave me the courage to do it, thanks for the videos man, I feel ready for my journey
This means a lot family! So glad to be apart of your journey!
I’m at my 6month journey n all I can say is tht u really helped me thru my journey I been embracing my locs ever since I started I notice it wasn’t really an ugly stage but thank u TP Locs 💕💯👌🏾
Just began my loc journey about 3 weeks ago. Came across your vids and I had to like and subscribe. You're throwing gems bro. Keep it up.
I’m really glad that I found your channel. I just started mine this year (2021) and it’s giving me a lot of confidence knowing that I’ll be able to get to a desired result later on. 🖖🏾👽
I started two wks ago too! I'm not feeling like they ugly I actually right now feel free.. Even tho they shrunk a lot and cuz my hair fine a lot have come loose in the back. Looking forward to my re twist this week
Lol I definitely got my nose pierced right after starting my locs. I have a whole new look now and attracting different types of women then I have before. It's really spiced up my loc journey and really has me feeling myself these days. You were 100% right on this one. Even women that don't really like locs that much are telling me they like my look and it makes me feel better about the "rough" stage.
Thank you for this one! In my second month and the frizz is on 10!! Just needed a little reassurance that this too will pass😊.
Definitely trying to appreciate the process.
I'm about to be 6 months in, my third go in a full year, and while I love the process this time around the struggle is real. Been sick the past week and hard on myself today regarding my locs, so I said, "Let me go watch TP." 😂 Your videos are so helpful, and even though I've seen this one before, it got me right together. Thanks for getting me back on track as I slap a beanie on and keep it pushing. The retwist can wait until I feel better. 🖤
I think I fell in love with my locs during the “ugly stage” (months 1 - 3.5). If I wasn’t rocking my budding babies I wore wigs, rocked headwraps, and even Marley twists.. basically everything people said I couldn’t do with immature locs (except permanently dying them 🚫). 😂😂 I still accessorize my look with different glasses (prescription cuz sis needs to see clearly lol). I also attach loc jewelry to hair pins so I’m not compromising the integrity of my locs
Hey,did you deal with any build up when you did Marley twists? I'm really struggling with my locs being so short I want to do twists or faux locs over them but I'm worried about the build up I get when I normally do braids/twists.
estadje I experienced buildup especially on my edges mainly due to oils, sweat, and edge control. I honestly shouldn’t have done the Marley twists so soon in my journey. When I took them out 3 (almost 4) weeks later some of my locs tried to join together. Of course I panicked. 😂😂😂😂 If you do Marley twists or faux locs don’t leave them in too long so you don’t compromise the integrity of your growing locs.
I haven’t watch yet but Ik this gonna smack thanks for being such a inspiration I started my locs a week ago and u really help answer my question
I find this video very helpful ,because my guy here spoke on things that I could've really used my first time starting locs and is so very helpful now.
Huge fan of your videos man I definitely appreciate all the content the knowledge and the love you share on this platform. This video was definitely beneficial in my journey, I’m only 3 months in and started very short but this channel has definitely helped build that confidence to keep going in this journey. Keep doing what you do man, much love
Thank you for makin this vid. like u said its good to have a buddy and sucks to be alone i started locs earlier this year so im goin through an ugly stage and my family does not let up...none of them know what there talking about when it comes to hair but they still have to express their opinion to me..it really messes up my confidence sometimes. BUT the dude at this liquor store i go to started locs when i started mine and we bounce ideas off eachother and build eachother up. i dont mean to sound like sensitive but like everyone DEFINITELY needs someone like that in there life at this stage.
great video!! this was good motivation .. i am 2 and a half months in and most of these tips are applicable to me .. ive been doing alot of reading just to take my focus off of my hair .. its really been helpful
i dont like the term “ugly phase” either .. just embrace that your hair is changing .. hang in there yall
I’m glad the video helped fam! But yea ain’t no such thing as an ugly phase. It’s just the part of the process! I miss it some days no lie. Lol
Bro, that is sooo inspiring. 🎉 Thanks so much!
When I started my dread journey a year ago I just wanted to try something out but now I really see that now my locs fits my personality especially since I’ve been watching your channel and dynasty tv channel for a few months now cause I’m trynna find out more stuff about dreads and how long to keep em up y’all really inspired me to keep going through this
I'm currently 2 months locked in and I'm just trying to love my hair in this stage but it's as much of me learning patience and my locs are teaching me that and I'm learning to take it and embrace it😊 and love it in all the stages to come😊. Thanks for the videos they help me a lot in my journey🎉
Found your videos because I'm looking to help my fiance start his dreads, and natural hair is something i know very little about. Thanks for all the great advice!
I’m currently going threw the ugly duckling stage! I have had my locks for almost a month Thank you so much for this video! Your helped me a ton!! I have started meditation 🧘♀️ an I’m embracing my spiritual journey.
😁 I just started but I've also just started my spiritual journey, the world changes when you know you're not alone 🥰
It’s now 2023 and I finally started my process 😁 preciate the video bro. It was very helpful
Hands down you guys are the best Channel to watch for dreadlock journey ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
Aye!!! Thanks for the support fam! I’ll try and keep the content coming! ✊🏾
Thank you for this! Subscribed! This is right on time. I’m 4 1/2 months In and frizzy is REAL!
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Just got my starter locs on Tuesday and I’m fully embracing protective styles lol. Thanks for the video!
My locs is a month and few days old. I had to do braids over them cause of school and my self esteem buh now am rocking my look. Haven't had a retwist yet so its rough and frizzy. This video just gave me added confidence
Thank bro I'm just starting again but I feel a little more confident from starting over for the third time. I'm glad I found your channel
I love this video and the one thing I have learned is to be more patient and not just with my locs but I’ve learned to be more patient with more things in my life as well 😊❤
Corona was a god send because it came during my ugly phase lol. Been working from home for 7 months and loc'ed now for 6.
Omg!!!! I did the same (buying non-prescription glasses) during the “ugly stage”. I’m making it a whole vibe. 💖🙏🏿
Thanks man love the content
Bro this is the most unique top tips. I have heard. I enjoy the content... AND That analogy was on point. #FACTS
Quarantine is the perfect moments 😂
Definitely got the best content on locs on here. Congrats to all your successes!
Thank you! 🙏🏽 Just tryna offer the advice I wish I had lol
I’m in this stage now 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️ I’m wearing wigs right now to hide it 😂
The beauty of working from home during this pandemic. If I’m not wearing a bra or pants most days, I’m really not too bothered about what’s happening with these starter locs. I’m blessed to be able to embrace this wildness. Thanks TP 🙏🏾
🤗🤗🤗🤗🥳🥳🥳🥳 I'm freaking out right now. Thank you for making the video and shout out. I'm a year in my loc'd process and Nooooo one around me has locs. I was so use to weave, wigs, that my journey was hard. Need help sometimes during my "ugly phases". Some of my family weren't supportive at first. Now they love my hair. Thanks again and keep it up.
I’m happy to help! I’m glad you were able to catch the post so quick! 😁
Amen
Going through this stage also , Thanks for the advice Blessings!!!
There is No"ugly phase" it's in your head.
Exactly! what's wrong with these strange people 🤦♀️😂? My bad I already know.
Theres definitely an ugly stage. It's cool to be "no hair is ugly it's all beautiful "but sometimes u gotta be honest with urself. It's not the best phase for dreads
@@MM-gp9mb it's not "cool" it's called self love and not thinking like a colonizer. Kinky hair grows in the form of the ancient spiral as seen in the earliest drawings of mankind. Just one of other magnificent facts. You new folks 🤦♀️. If you think its ugly, you think you are ugly. Keep that energy to yourself 🤢. Glad I was raised correctly. Poor little coconut 😂. Do us real ones a favor and dont wear them at all. It's called dreads, because wyts thought they were dreadful. Worn by the runaways who raided plantations. (they love em' now, cause they have your knowledge)YOU are not supposed to think that🤦♀️. They are the crown of the fighters. Do away with your comb and reject the British. Yall are plumb silly.
I’m getting roasted bro I feel like giving up 🤧
Don't give up. Look for inspiration 🙌 Keep looking in the mirror and Loving who you See 💖
I feel like taking off my starter locs 😭😭 people are so negative
Stay strong 💪🏾 😅
yessir thanks for tips
I loved your tip 5. 🙌🏽
I’m in my 3rd year at Uni. I had an Afro from the middle of my 1st year. I found it to be the most time consuming hairdo ever! So I switched to dreads the day before classes began, this year. BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE! It’s so low maintenance it reminds me of the 4 years I used to shave my head. My curriculum is hectic so I really needed this. I’m not loving how it looks right now but the benefits of having locks far outweighs all that I feel about it. Also I’m too busy to dwell on how I look. I wear bucket hats most of the time anyway because I don’t like the sun on my face, so this allows me to hide them on most days. I take lots of pics and videos of this phase. I wanna remember it. ❤️
this helped a lot I just started my journey for the first time about two weeks ago thank you again for this video
Thank you TP. I’m in this faze and you have taught me how to do this during quarantine. Thx
I’m honored to have your trust fam! ✊🏾
U give such genuine vibes. Hope this is the real you in person too!
This is definitely me at all times. 😁 I don’t think it’d be sustainable for me if I had to act different for the loc family! 😅 Thank you for the compliment!
Great video I get some good nuggets every time I watch one. Thank You.
A couple of my locs have started budding and I’m loving it
Im in my "ugly phase" now BUT... My locs are dope.. I love them!! I love the frizz, the length, the size eerrrrrr thang! I do switch it up and use turban head bands and wraps.. Big earrings, big sunglasses. I feel free. Imma have to submit my pics on ur next loc review!
much love. im about to hit my year mark been with you the whole way
It means a lot!! I’ll never forget it’s my loc fam that made this all possible!
I've definitely already started using the headbands lol, good tip for sure 🤙👌
Hey man, just want to say thank you for this. I'm struggling but this helped tremendously. You just gain a new sub.💙✊🏾
Wow this really made me want to start my journey! I needed this bro
Starting my loc journey soon and I'm so glad I've found your videos! Very informative and inspiring. #newsubbie ✨
Keep doing your thing, family! 💪🏽🔐
So basically find a satisfying distraction. Got it. Thank you
Accessorizing is a great idea! I got eye glasses and nose piercing...wore some shells too.
I just discovered your UA-cam channel and I’m just watching all your videos I love your vibe man
I've been looking for a loc buddy but can't find one .....and I felt like you were talking directly to me when you mentioned being "obsessive". I literally lose sleep worrying about my locs lol
Very encouraging! 💕🙌🏾
Skill #5 spoke volumes to me! I've started a blog!
I’m at 2 months as of this Friday. 2 retwist in at the time of this comment. Everytime I’m about to cut these thangs I open this channel. Appreciate it G
Now starting locks, video was really helpful in helping me to embrace this beginning stage
This man bought glasses while im over here trying to stop wearing them because they make me look nerdy 😆
I'm mixed and it's hard a.f to find someone to relate to on this journey. Videos like this help me to keep going regardless 🖤
oooouuuu, i love the INTRO!! :)
Very good information. Thanks 😊
Glad I could help!
I was already binging the videos lol so here I am. Good job TP 👍🏾
Hold up so since our hair is the same length are we loc buddies ? Lol
No cap I got the frames too, they’re essential!!
You already know bro!! Lol
I remember I almost quit when I got to this phase. I felt as if it would never end.
But hey, I got through it and I've now been loc'd for a whole year and loving my hair.
Gonna take tip number 5 and live by it 🔑 ty haha
Wow bro! All 5 ways matched with me perfectly. 😭 dropped my first UA-cam banger 4 days ago, but great vid!
Back with another banger 🎯🔥17k 20k OTW 📶