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My Five Year YouTube Break...

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  • Опубліковано 15 сер 2024
  • After 5 years I'm back to posting on UA-cam. Can you believe it?! Here's why I took a break and what I've been up to while away.
    Let's keep in touch!
    Instagram | / chescaleigh
    Twitter | / chescaleigh
    Facebook | / chescaleigh
    TikTok | / franchesca_leigh
    Website | franchesca.net

КОМЕНТАРІ • 96

  • @someblaqguy
    @someblaqguy Місяць тому +45

    I had seen you on television some years back, and when I did, I flipped out and pointed at the screen and shouted, "Chesca!?" 😂 In that moment, I thought to myself, "Oh, that's where she went." I've been subbed since I was 21-22??? Im turning 34 next week, and I still use your retwisting methods to this very day. Youve left a huge impact on me. I'm glad to see you and im sorry to hear that youve been through that.

    • @chescalocs
      @chescalocs  Місяць тому +6

      Thanks for the kind words & for being here all this time!

  • @aohamer
    @aohamer Місяць тому +18

    CHESCA!!! It's so good to see your beautiful face 😍You inspired me to start my locs 12 years ago. You popped up on my TikTok FYP & I was so glad! Lately, I've deleted IG & TikTok for now, so it's nice to have you back on UA-cam. Your take on the writer's strike was very inspiring & made me feel seen as an artist. Would love to see your process of creativity, script writing, painting walls, really anything you want to share....maybe like TikTok, but the extended version for us long-format lovers 🤗We still here! Welcome back 💕

    • @maatirah6530
      @maatirah6530 Місяць тому +2

      I had several locstyles inspired by her when I had my loca

  • @KeishaCharmaine
    @KeishaCharmaine Місяць тому +14

    Thanks for sharing, welcome back queen!

    • @indiald3373
      @indiald3373 Місяць тому +1

      Second and third that!!!

  • @peter_bazinet
    @peter_bazinet Місяць тому +13

    So glad you're back.

  • @unicorn1081
    @unicorn1081 Місяць тому +17

    Im so happy you are back!🎉 You are a fundamental part of my 15 year Loc journey. You taught me so much. When you left, I was sad. But I respected the necessary transition. I remember when I saw you cut your Locs, I said, gosh, she is so beautiful no matter how she wears her hair❤. I was so excited when I found you on tiktok. Over the years, I've seen your other content and contributions to this world and have always adored you and spoken so highly of you. As they say, "life be lifin", so I totally understand why a UA-cam break was necessary for personal peace, growth and development. I would just like to say, you have impacted me in a very positive way, and I will always appreciate and support you. ❤

    • @chescalocs
      @chescalocs  Місяць тому +2

      😭🥰 thank you so much! I feel so blessed to have such an amazing community supporting and encouraging me! UA-cam was such a foundational part of my career it’s nice to be back

  • @LaDyMaXx
    @LaDyMaXx Місяць тому +4

    Great to see that gorgeous smile again, Chesca! (I'm not on TikTok and basically rubbish at IG so had no idea you were there.) Glad you're back on YT. Keep lighting up the world, girl!

  • @TheCarlScharnberg
    @TheCarlScharnberg Місяць тому +5

    Well, that was random. I actually first saw you when that "shit white women say" went viral. And then I randomly found this channel because was looking for a cleanse for my locs. And then I remember seeing you on MTV's channel. And then I recently saw you singing about racism. And now you're back here! Time really flies. So sorry you went through so much at once. But also, congratulations on all your success!

  • @Joyful_Smiles
    @Joyful_Smiles Місяць тому +4

    Bless you Chesca. Unpaid and unprotected but on call to constantly give your best self.
    The Giving Tree is too many of us.
    My heart goes out to you, I've walked that path. I pray you are enriched with support, provision, and protection and that the fruit you produce be cherished and reciprocated back to you.
    Amen

  • @fadethechannel
    @fadethechannel Місяць тому +6

    Damn you’ve been killing it! I followed you several years into my locs and cut mine around the same time. Welcome back! I’m also a writer so I’d love to hear more about that journey. Good luck with everything!

    • @chescalocs
      @chescalocs  Місяць тому +2

      Thanks! I anticipate using this page for more beauty/lifestyle stuff but I’ll certainly share more about the creative process as well

  • @xwxcatwomanxwx
    @xwxcatwomanxwx Місяць тому +5

    I started following you on TikTok while you weren't on UA-cam. Glad to see you here again! 🎉

  • @stephaniewebb9474
    @stephaniewebb9474 Місяць тому +2

    The lovely thing about short natural hair becoming a trend is more stylists.

  • @MichelleWatsonLee
    @MichelleWatsonLee Місяць тому +3

    We’re so happy to have you back here on UA-cam. 🤗🤗🤗

  • @Sizantoyi
    @Sizantoyi Місяць тому +5

    Yay!! I've been loving the videos you've been putting out the last few days. Welcome back! So exciting 🎉

    • @chescalocs
      @chescalocs  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you! Excited to keep exploring on this page

  • @danishamcclendon
    @danishamcclendon Місяць тому +5

    Congrats on all the new opportunities! Ive be watching decoded since 2015/ 2016. 🎉

  • @MiSSTiquE
    @MiSSTiquE Місяць тому

    Welcome back. You really helped me with my locs.
    I am sad you were smeared in such a way. People who are not directly affected by such experiences cannot truly understand how it is. Thanks for sharing.

  • @faqu529
    @faqu529 Місяць тому +4

    U HAVE BEEN KEEPING BUSY. THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE!

  • @Sophia8983
    @Sophia8983 Місяць тому

    Oh my goodness so glad you’re back. You are one of the first dreadlocks person. I started following on UA-cam probably about 67 years ago, but everyone’s Gotta do what they Gotta do to see you again. I like the new look though thank you.

  • @BrittnyShrub
    @BrittnyShrub Місяць тому

    I had a beautiful 12 year loc journey because of you and your channel. I have enjoyed your career beyond that. It really sucks how there is not better policing of online bullying and harassment particularly towards female creators. So glad that you are back. Congrats on your feature! I would love life vlog-ish updates of whatever you are up to in your career - that you would like to share. But honestly whatever you do will be amazing and creative and I will totally watch.

  • @peytondowns93
    @peytondowns93 Місяць тому +2

    I’m glad you’re back here. I’ve still been following you on IG and TikTok so I felt like I haven’t missed much. I missed your longer videos though so thank you for coming back to UA-cam.

  • @D_A_Marv
    @D_A_Marv Місяць тому

    Ahhhhh, welcome back
    Allow me to give you your 💐 by saying thank you for when you had locs. It was this very channel where I learned how to do loc knots 🙌🏾

  • @haitifran
    @haitifran Місяць тому +3

    missed your face welcome back

    • @bunushnukums
      @bunushnukums Місяць тому

      Me too so glad she is doing well

  • @MiracleMorris
    @MiracleMorris Місяць тому +1

    Love the grey in the hair

  • @shadymccoy7
    @shadymccoy7 Місяць тому

    Welcome back! I would see you here in there in shows, but I hadn't seen you in a long while. I'm not an IG or TikTok person. Great to see you and share your journey these past 5 years. 💜

  • @stareye8
    @stareye8 Місяць тому +2

    😭😭😭 Never so happy to see the beautiful OG back on YT!!! Sis!!! Over the moon! Never leave again!!! Love you!!

  • @mssokajunkie5512
    @mssokajunkie5512 Місяць тому +1

    I'm so happy to see your beautiful face again. You helped me to create beautiful locs styles years ago. You were missed. ❤❤❤

  • @annatrucks4183
    @annatrucks4183 Місяць тому

    Welcome back welcome back…. Welcome back! Saw you on Superstore🎉

  • @TheFentyHorse
    @TheFentyHorse Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for sharing with us. You and your story are so inspiring to me ❤ Excited to see you back on here.

  • @queenofsanity3004
    @queenofsanity3004 Місяць тому +1

    Health is a journey. I’m so glad your focusing on being healthy. A 5 year break is just (maybe) a bump in the road of life (if that). It’s always good to see you- on any platform.

  • @MewMewa
    @MewMewa Місяць тому +1

    My favorite/only UA-camr. :) I've enjoyed your Instagram posts and I enjoy your Lemme Fix It podcast when I listen to it (I don't listen to podcasts often because whenever I listen to a podcast, I have to sit and be focused on listening and can't be doing anything else while I'm listening). I'm excited to see what you've got up your sleeve for UA-cam!

  • @Choklatekisses1
    @Choklatekisses1 Місяць тому

    So freaking proud of you! 👏🏾👏🏾🥰

  • @izzyj007
    @izzyj007 Місяць тому +3

    Welcome back! Though I follow you on Insta so I haven't missed much. Would love to hear more about how to trust your creative intuition and be bold about trusting what you want to create.

    • @chescalocs
      @chescalocs  Місяць тому +1

      Ooh that’s a great topic! It’s not easy but I feel like I’ve gotten better over time. One of the benefits of getting older has been really knowing myself.

  • @Nasriyn9
    @Nasriyn9 Місяць тому +1

    So glad to see you back on UA-cam! I’ve been a UA-cam girl for years. I don’t have an Instagram or TikTok. I too prefer longer content. ❤️

  • @nevertoooldtolearn1928
    @nevertoooldtolearn1928 Місяць тому

    Good!!!! to see you back 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @Ravenelvenlady
    @Ravenelvenlady Місяць тому +1

    You are a brave woman! I appreciate you. Welcome back.🤗💖

  • @QueensYarnBoutique
    @QueensYarnBoutique Місяць тому

    It's so wonderful to see you again! 🤩

  • @THAMADAM
    @THAMADAM Місяць тому +1

    Glad you’re back and you inspired me to go ahead and cut my locs. Thanks very much been wanting to for a while but was nervous. Thank you

  • @jamelewatkins3921
    @jamelewatkins3921 Місяць тому

    OMG welcome back! I moved over to tiktok to keep up with you, but I am so glad you're doing well! I had no idea about the podcast! I am so happy to hear about it!!! As a scholar of Blackness in Germany, I am so stoked you're doing a podcast to complicate dominant narratives! Consensual hugs to you girl.

  • @tammygriffin5658
    @tammygriffin5658 Місяць тому

    yay!

  • @MR_Mocha_Major
    @MR_Mocha_Major Місяць тому +3

    Welcome back! 💙💙💙

  • @leggyReid4c
    @leggyReid4c Місяць тому +1

    Wow congrats on all your success. You are amazing and such an inspiration. You should be proud of yourself, like look in the mirror everyday and say im so proud of you.

  • @TheNikkicole1723
    @TheNikkicole1723 Місяць тому +1

    So glad you’re back!!!!!!!🎉❤😊

  • @mikellegayle3258
    @mikellegayle3258 Місяць тому

    Wow!

  • @catrinascreationsmyblackis2200
    @catrinascreationsmyblackis2200 6 днів тому

    Welcome back to UA-cam ❤

  • @figuremom
    @figuremom Місяць тому

    Welcome back! 💕

  • @michelleej
    @michelleej Місяць тому +2

    Welcome back! ❤

  • @RACKITBALL
    @RACKITBALL Місяць тому

    Been watching you since "shiii yt girls say" IGNORE THE HATERS (enjoy the engagement numbers) Glad you're back!

  • @purpleness64
    @purpleness64 Місяць тому

    Welcome back!!

  • @MsTaLaiah
    @MsTaLaiah Місяць тому

    It’s me 😅 I’m on here way more than any other social site so I had no idea you’ve still been visible.
    It was closer to 2009 when I found the hair community here so I subscribed to you sometime after that which is WiLd. You have a sister or bestie that I remember you posting with often. I started my divorce process in 2020, which is also wild and I didn’t expect us to have that in common. The difference is my life has been in a blender since then and I wish that weren’t true bec the relationship was abusive. I for sure thought ending the marriage would bring some freedom and peace. No.
    It is nice to see you again, ESPECIALLY to see you smiling and thriving despite the nonsense. Thanks for being here 🤎🤎🤎

  • @TheDaydreamfiend
    @TheDaydreamfiend Місяць тому

    Glad to see you back. I’ve been keeping up with you on IG but it feels different to see you back here again with longer form content.

  • @leahmorgan9277
    @leahmorgan9277 Місяць тому

    Truly happy for you 🎉 I am interested how you designed wall paper and what apps did you use ❤

    • @chescalocs
      @chescalocs  Місяць тому

      Thanks! I went to school for graphic design! I painted my designs by hand and then transferred them into photoshop and then illustrator. I’m almost done with my first drafts but I’ll def put together a video when the line is out in the fall

  • @MITZZB
    @MITZZB Місяць тому

    Wow welcome back 🎉

  • @seccoyahdale7143
    @seccoyahdale7143 Місяць тому

    This video was a quick click for me. I had to hear the update. I'm so glad you're doing well. I don't use Instagram or tiktok so it's good to see you again. I saw you on Superstore and didn't realize it was you. l thought Zainab cut her hair. 😅 I'm so sorry that those things happened to you and so glad to hear about your healing. Those new walls you're creating are inspiring. May you continue to grow and produce. Take cake!

  • @gabrielmaroto18
    @gabrielmaroto18 Місяць тому +1

    I remember seeing you on superstore and I was like this Francesca! ❤

  • @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts
    @JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts Місяць тому

    Welcome back. 💖Love the hair. 😍

  • @AeliciaMechele
    @AeliciaMechele Місяць тому

    Good to see you

  • @ladiluck88
    @ladiluck88 Місяць тому

    Cue the "Welcome Back Kotter" theme song! We are happy to see you! Sorry you had to deal with so much hate and were unprotected by those platforms.

  • @ShaiShaiLaBam
    @ShaiShaiLaBam Місяць тому

  • @raymondabraham678
    @raymondabraham678 Місяць тому

    The look is beautiful.

  • @sfuta2005
    @sfuta2005 Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @user-cy3zj2dl6g
    @user-cy3zj2dl6g Місяць тому

    So you really just got back on today and spirit had me waking up thinking about you
    Wow!
    You look great youve been through some stuff
    Im an artists too
    Just trying to figure out how to start my brand of art
    So im with the wallpaper line
    Gurl...
    So good to have you back
    🫂 hugs!!!!!@

  • @BigSisDoula
    @BigSisDoula Місяць тому +2

    Really missed you here

  • @dreamqueen317
    @dreamqueen317 Місяць тому +1

    Learned how to maintain locs cuz of sis.

  • @pearlsrevealed
    @pearlsrevealed Місяць тому

    Welcome back 👋🏾
    How about a hi light reel of your most memorable or viral or profound or funniest Instagram and TikTok videos for those of us who don’t travel to those foreign social media continents.

    • @chescalocs
      @chescalocs  Місяць тому

      I've been reposting my TikTok's on this page and my main channel @chescaleigh

  • @eeweka1
    @eeweka1 Місяць тому

    Damn. 5 years. I started watching you because of your dread styles.

  • @kanathianarcisse6042
    @kanathianarcisse6042 Місяць тому

    Glad you are back....

  • @Berryflowers
    @Berryflowers Місяць тому +6

    Sounds like they’re treating you as most blk ppl were and are still being treated. It’s sad we still go thru this.

    • @chescalocs
      @chescalocs  Місяць тому +5

      Listen. I hate that this is such a universal experience for Black creatives but my hope is being open will help more folks feel less gaslit when it happens to them

  • @DixonNas
    @DixonNas Місяць тому

    Welcome back friend

  • @user-cy3zj2dl6g
    @user-cy3zj2dl6g Місяць тому

    Smiling
    I thought about you this morning
    And here you are
    Wheres them loc s girl?

  • @AKIYIAKELLY
    @AKIYIAKELLY Місяць тому +1

    Hey Lady 😊🖐🏾🤍

  • @CallMeErie
    @CallMeErie Місяць тому +1

    Shame on UA-cam for behaving like typical colonizers: using you for your talents and abilities, but providing you zero remuneration, care, consideration, or protection. So glad to see your beautiful face again!

  • @Whiteboard7
    @Whiteboard7 Місяць тому

    Cheessssss! Awww. Hiiii :D

  • @Berryflowers
    @Berryflowers Місяць тому

    Wow u came back

  • @MITZZB
    @MITZZB Місяць тому

    How was i not following you on IG

  • @RobynH1981
    @RobynH1981 Місяць тому

    Welcome back?!

  • @miel001
    @miel001 Місяць тому

    Maybe you just needed more viewers to report your enemies. There’s a click for that.
    Next time just let us know who needs to be reported.

  • @Tamar10000
    @Tamar10000 Місяць тому

    I’m not here to spread hate, but i looked at the reviews on your show, and I’m seeing a lot of comments saying you were the racist. Allegedly( I haven’t watched the show but people who did said you you said these things) saying things like All white people are racist and that minorities can’t be racist is pure ignorance. They said you did mental gymnastics with every issue blaming everything on another race but not acknowledging that we are the ones with the power to change what’s going on. If you wanted to talk about issues black people are going through, I think it would be best to come at it from a point of view that does blame everything on someone else, just like someone with no accountability does.

    • @chescalocs
      @chescalocs  Місяць тому +9

      I don’t generally engage bad faith questions but I’ve never said “all white people are racist” racism is a social structure that requires power and privilege, it’s not just words. That said I’m not seeking advice on what I should talk about or how I should advocate for Black folks. I’m sorry if you’ve been given the impression I was requesting your advisement.

    • @Tamar10000
      @Tamar10000 Місяць тому

      @@chescalocs I just felt you did a disservice to your viewers, by telling them you were attacked online as if it’s unwarranted. Clearly you were talking nonsense like you are now. Obviously, what you said wasn’t resonating with anyone with a 2.1/10 rating. No racism is not a “social structure that requires power” it’s an expression for something awful people believe. What “power” do I need to be racist? A high title? White skin? Born in a two parent household? Maybe being lucky to have parents that stuck together and worked hard to raise me? Let me know, this is fun.

    • @gaylehay2323
      @gaylehay2323 Місяць тому +1

      @tamar10000…OR…YOU could start a channel of your own and say whatever you want, however you want, whenever you want…go and be great…if that’s possible. Opinions, like buttholes are ubiquitous, everyone has one…yours is important to you…the rest of us…maybe not so much…go find YOUR audience…jusayin ✌🏾

    • @ReneaHenry
      @ReneaHenry Місяць тому +1

      @@Tamar10000 'as if it's unwarranted'- are you suggesting there is a justification for online attacks because you seem to be doing so? your so-called questions reveal a rather brittle, unsophisticated approach to thinking about constructions of race, racism and blackness that you are projecting onto this creator for your own personal reasons. no one deserves online harassment. if you don't understand racism or if you 'don't agree' with the definition that scholars have formulated through extended research, reasoning and literary review, so be it- be an outlier. but don't attack this woman and call it 'fun'- you're just being a troll.

  • @estelphiri845
    @estelphiri845 Місяць тому +1

    you were my loc inspiration and then when you went off UA-cam I started following you on Insta❤

  • @SpiritHeartsSong
    @SpiritHeartsSong Місяць тому