10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Locs
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- What's up lil unicorns! Here are the 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Locs! I hope you love it!
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When you said “I don’t like doing my hair I just like looking good.” That sold me, Because girl SAMMEEEE!!
Agreed
OMG SAME
That's exactly why I'm starting lol
she took the words out of my head, because I wasn't sure how to describe my love/hate for doing my hair.
Same
I really wanna start locs, i've just been binge watching videos about them
omg sameeee, im starting mine next month
I’m still debating! Really not sure yet
same idk if i wanna do it yet
Me right now 😭
Sn: Have you started yet??
@@Goddessofloveeee omg me too...
I feel the most beautiful with braids so I can only imagine the confidence that locs give!
I can’t wait for my starter locs to loc up 🥰
I feel the exact same way!
Exactly my thoughts
Willie Tifferz yes I’m in the bay I got a lol hang time so I got a lil style. It feels nice to embrace ME
Wow same!
I’ve always felt a spiritual pull into getting locs. I’ve started three times only lasting a month in the process because every time i try to start, I kept receiving discouragement from my ego, few family members and worrying about the feedback from the outside world instead of listening to my inside world😔(because deep down I REALLY want to loc my hair). Locs are more than just a hairstyle. You can really discover many aspects of self you were never aware of, when considering or in the process of forming your own locs. Awesome video btw, and your locs are beautiful too💜✨
me too, Idk why Family does that. When you ask an opinion , but really just looking for support. lol
Its the same thing with me too ive started 3x already and now on my 4th but no going back now
Imagine the freedom of loving your natural hair when its Struggle for us our entire lives
This...this message is the exact reason I took out my past starter locs. The fact that I stumbled across your message makes me think that it's my time to finally start and keep them in.
I’ve had them before and I cut them when they were in a ponytail length. As soon as I cut them I knew I had made a huge mistake, It’s been 2 months now with the new ones. I couldn’t help it! I had to restart them again because that’s how much I love dreadlocks and I’m happy this is my second intent coz now I really know and confident that I love them and I’m willing to keep these ones. I’m happy that I got the courage to restart them.
2 years later and this video is still serving confirmation to those of us about to start the journey my appointment is this Friday and I’m so excited!
Same, I'm going to be starting my son as well.
Sameee my appointment is tomorrow morning
Congratulations on your journey
Started mine last week
4 years later because here I am with starter locs budding
Your #4 was what pushed me to finally get my locs. I swear, if I had to detangle my hair one more time, I was going to absolutely lose my mind!!! Your locs look great! 🦄 🦄 🦄
😂 big relate!
🙋🏾♀️...same here.
I felt your frustration in that second sentence.🥴
I'm starting my locs journey but I'm gonna miss my afro 🥺🥺🥺
Same lol it’s the reason why I’ve been stalling 😭
Me too!!!😢😢
It’s definitely a bittersweet moment to the point I’m growing out my undercut just to see my curls 😂
Me too my afro puffs are massive but I can do the petal puffs down the line
Same same frigging same! It's been 4 days and I already miss my TWA :(
This is the best "what i wish i knew before...." loc video on UA-cam. Your positive energy towards it is outstandingly unique and i love it!!!! What i expected was a sense of regret or disadvantages or precautions. But what you delivered....... BEAUTY, SELF LOVE, KNOWLEDGE AND ENCOURAGEMENT 🦄🍃💐
Wow 😭 thank you for this comment! I’m glad that my intentions aligned with my delivery! Bless up ✨
@@WestIndieRay have a beautiful day❤
You do the same ❤️
ppl
Girl, yes!!! Saving sooooo much money with my new baby locs and my minimalist approach to life 💗💗💗💗 thanks for the gems 💎
right! all i use is oil and water
I am leaning towards the journey, ladies!
When you reached #4, it touched my soul because I’ve reached a point where I dread doing my hair. It’s too time consuming. I’m ready to loc up.
I got so tired of spending 700-900 dollars on weave den having to pay sumbdy 300 just to put it in .... I ended up loc’n my hair
Girl thats where im at
When you put a weave in or your braids and is hard to wash your hair and then on top of that you have to take it all out and I'm sick of it too I've been natural for like 16 years now and I love my natural hair I just hate putting oils in it I don't mind washing it I'm just really sick of it and I know hair sheds and I get it all over my back in my arms that's why I stay in the bathroom and I just have to take a bath and wash it all all I hate to have to part my hair and put the oils like on your scalp and some oil mean your scalp not your hair and I am really sick of being natural right now and I don't want no relaxer or no perm or no Brazilian blowout I don't want any of that stuff in my hair and I you have not put in my hair years ago but they didn't stay
That's why i want to loc mine. But I don't want to wait for the length.
@@thekeys2life2day35 same
Same
I've been going through so many life changes over the last 1.5 years. From getting married, losing friends, gaining new friends, and learning where to placed family members in my life. On Feb 22, 2024, I decided to two-strand my hair into mini twist. I planned to keep them up for a month to let my hair breathe. As the days went by, I really started to like the look of my hair as the twist go older and how carefree my hair style was and easy to manage. So, I decided to let them loc on their own. I always knew I would loc my hair, but I planned to do it when I had my first child. But my spirit is so at peace and content something called for me to just do it! Its even more special that I loced them myself. My husband has had locs for 7years and he stated that you go through a spiritual journey with having locs just like you mentioned! I am excited for this journey for myself to experience. Thank you for sharing and your hair is absolutely gorgeous!
"if you needed confirmation, this is your confirmation"!!! YAS SIS!!! I love your insight on how locs are resistance! I'm growing out my tapered fro for another year, but as soon as it's long enough to loc up, I'm there. Gonna start my kindergartner's locs this weekend. Thank you for this!
I like that😊
"Now that I have locs and I look like a goddess all the time!" ❤ yes! I am so excited about my locs. I wish I would've started a long time ago.
I didn't think locs were stylish when I was younger. Now I'm sixteen, I found this video then truly took a deep dive into what it meant to have locs and now I've started my own journey...after this morning's hair appointment and I have no regrets. I fall on the shrinkage side for starters, but I have no doubt that I will see such beautiful growth later down the line.😊
"god forbid i found out its black owned" 😂😂 yess im buying it off rip
I’m starting my locs today. This was what I needed. I’ll miss my fro, but ready for a new journey.
Yay! good luck:)
@@ilikepancakes3828 thank you! :-)
i’ve been thinking of starting my locs but im afraid that i will miss my fro too much...any advice?💕
@@theofficalkey2312 I started my locs on 11/6/2020. I wanted to wear my fro at least 4 times. But, I kept strong. My 1st wash was amazing. I did a retwist with it. I am going to wash my hair Xmas eve and just let it be. I’ll retwist maybe 2 weeks after that. I’ve learned to trust the process and just let my babies just do what they want to do.
please keep us updated!!!
This should’ve been titled “10 reasons to grow locs” ... “10 things I wish I knew” are normally helpful tips on what not to do
Agree
I’m always doing faux locs on my hair and after watching this video I think I’m ready! Everything you said was facts facts facts! Your personality is refreshing.
Maxine from Living Single always shone like a jewel when I was a kid. I was captivated by her locs. Finally on my journey long after this video was published, and very thankful you shared your lessons so someone from the future could get the extra encouragement to keep going ❤❤❤ you've got beautiful energy and locs
7 months into my lock journey, and I wanted to do this for 25 yrs. I finally did it. And I feel that the shackles are off: No more perms or weaves in order to be accepted white society . Going natural, I feel I’ve finally accepted my beauty from inside and out. My white boyfriend likes the weaves. So I told him, I’ll make an appointment, and he can get one 😂 I love me and my locks. To bad it took 50 yes. to finally free myself.
I'm 51 and just started my locs last weekend and I feel amazing.
Oh your white boyfriend likes weave means he don’t like what you look like without
So so happy for you ❤ very glad you didn't end up going 50 more carrying that weight
Yo, am the years late to this upload but without sounding like a weirdo am in love❤
That's where I am!! I'm tired of hair, but don't want to cut it off. I want to start working out more, and don't want to be worried about my hair all the time
I’m here because I feel I’m ready to start my loc journey. I relate so much to this vid. I change my hair A LOT. Im a minimalist, and really dislike having to do my own hair. it’s also a spiritual journey for me. You’ve got yourself a new follower gurl!!!!
I'm 4 months in and I must say, You can't tell me nothing!
I do feel like the loose hair natural journey is a good prep for locs. After being loose natural for almost four years, this is a breeze 💁🏾♀️
Amen!!! I don’t miss having to twist my hair before I go to bed, untwisting, detangling, figuring out how to style...ugh.
Sometimes I still watch loose natural's videos just to remind myself of all the things I DONT HAVE TO DO now haha
Soooo good to hear! Can't handle anything harder than this loose natural life
so true!!!
@@leeleeb7413 that’s the part I didn’t like and I have to do it after I wash or it would be a matted mess
girl i needed this right now. i just had a conversation with a family friend who told me not to loc my hair because it looks « messy like a rasta » and i felt so discouraged. then i saw ur video and i was sad bc i thought it would be negative but you pulled a whole 360! thank you for this encouragement ily💗
My mom don’t like locs I was locd before for 10 years I’m about to do them again already twisted my hair it’s so much more freeing and less expensive to maintain period I love locs
5 years ago I used to see your photos on Pinterest. I felt like you're sooo relatable and it was right at the beginning of my spiritual journey as a lightworker. I'd been having dreams getting locs installed so I went on to get faux locs. Then one day I was soothing my 6month old, about 2 years after putting your photo on my intention board, I felt so unprotected, a lot of chaos was going on. I put her down for a nap and I went into the bathroom and cut all my hair with a pair of scissors. My sister, who's also grown into her gifts, woke up with a dream from our great grandma scolding me asking why I cut my hair when they'd been telling me to grow locs. I had had them grown long ago before that, so I had them stored away. I tied up my hair to bantu knots, small ones, woke up and installed them. Fast forward to 2 weeks ago I've been going through a spiritual awakening, an intense one. I woke up and wanted to cut my hair and dye it ash blonde. The same day I went out with my now 3yo daughter to get some house supplies, I was in tears on the way, it was raining, so I started speaking to my ancestors while driving. I couldn't get the supplies anywhere, my crown looked ravaged. I pulled up to this kiosk, got my baby out, got everything there. Went into the car and just sat for a moment when a gentleman knocked on my window, he says "I love your locs, if you're ever looking for someone to help maintain them please come to my salon" he said it pointing at his place. I told him I'd just been putting off cutting them moments ago. Fast forward today I'm knee deep in turmoil, lost a noticeable amount of weight, it's raining the samw amount as last time, I think to myself hey I wanna grow some pot plants, I wanna put my energy into nature again I've been indoors for weeks now. Then I scroll through stories and there you are planting. I'm thinking yes!! Her again! Binged on your videos, restoring my crown as we speak. Thank you. Thank you soo much for always being my good pivot. Always. You're always a good sign to me some how. Thank you. Just. Thank you
Facts!!! I love my locs and I wish I started them years ago too! I was already comfortable with my natural hair but this is a new level of comfort
I did mini braids and everyone thought they were locs and I got so many compliments! That’s when I knew it was time to do it frfr! I felt so good and so free! I’m getting loc’d next week!
I’ve waited 50 years to start my loc journey. Only a month in but I now fell so peaceful & happy.
Glad I found your channel.
Sis, you can't keep dropping video's in the middle of the work day... I gotta keep faking the need to go to the restroom so that I can watch the video RIGHT AWAY! 😂😂😂 #🦄gang
lol right i didn't
even notice this at first
Lol, discipline 🤭
Currently in the bathroom at wrk watching this lol
@@Tateyannah 😂😂😂 She gonna do it to us again tomorrow
!MyNapturalRocks! Hope so lol
You might not see this but I've been watching this video for months but I cancelled my knotless braids appointment and set my loc appointment 🤞🏾
Ive been thinking about locking my hair because my hair is ALWAYS in a bun. I’m really thinking about this. Beautiful hair by the way
Do it!!
same!! its in a bun most of the time and my scalp itches fast from hairproducts. Im thinking about starting this week.
I was the same way and locs was the best thing for me. Now even if I dont do anything to my hair, I can still wear it down and feel really good about myself.
I know just what you mean. I started my locs at 63. This is my 2nd year. I wish ssssooooo much I had started my journey years ago. I love were I am in my journey.
I’m 51 years of age and wanted something carefree in my middle age so I agave begun my loc journey! I’m spiritually excited about this journey and I thank God for you sharing this video because I wanted to quit but I’m happy with my decision!! You brought confirmation!! 🙌🏾🙏🔥
🔥🔥🔥
I'm going to start mine so I can turn 50 with mature locs
Girl I feel like this was a sign to go through with my starter loc appointment. Out of all the videos I researched on locs none was as positive as this. I have been natural for 4 or 5 years now and still haven’t mastered how to do my hair. I hate doing my hair and it never seems to act right. I was always scared that locs wouldn’t look good on me but thanks to your video & all the benefits of getting locs it really inspired me to go through with it.
Congratulations to all my beautiful brothers and sisters of color who's decided to get locs. We are so beautiful with our natural hair, it's really feels like a spiritual thing to our ancestors. Black is beautiful. I pray that we stop spending millions on fake hair trying to be something we're not.
I don't buy hair bc i hate my afro. I do it bc i think it's pretty
Natural hair of which we never asked for.
You didn't ask to be here either but you are right?🤔
This look really suits you! The makeup, the color and length of your dreads, the nose ring - it works. I wish I could find my look. A change of hairstyle terrifies me! Lol
Your comment is what I’m thinking the entire video. Every sentence lol
same i don't like changing my hair
Yes #4. Spent so much time researching different hair styles and spending my entire weekend doing my hair just to look nice..... So glad I'm 1 month on my loc journey and I'm loving it. Just want to wake up and look like a goddess without spending hours in my head.
I started my locs after watching your original starter locs video. Its been a little over two months and I am so happy I did it. I love myself more than ever before and it is so beautiful to finally love and accept my hair and myself for just the way it is. This process has assisted in huge ways in my healing, especially regarding my view of self and others. My crown is growing faster than ever before and I don't even care (the way I used to be obsessed with length). I'm currently trying to find the sweet spot for my retwists because my hair texture is similar to yours. One week out and I have a fro lol. But I'm learning to love it. Thanks so much for your insight!
Don't wait any longer if yall are thinking of locing. It the best decision I ever made for my hair.
✨🙌🏾✨
“Kick rocks with no socks” had me cackling lmaoo. Your locs are beautiful and love all the points you made. You are the second person I heard talk about the spiritual side, which first sparked my interest in getting locs. I’m inspired even more after watching this video 🙌🏾
Girl, you are gorgeous and your locs compliment your beauty so well
Love your ch!! Your energy is so postive!! You are glowing!! I have thigh length Locs 13yrs loced up!! I don't put anything on my hair and scalp that I can't ingest. My locs for me = freedom, confidence and calm!!
I just started my loc journey!! So excited and so many compliments because my hair is naturally curly!! Love it 😘😘
I wanted to start my locs years ago as well but I was scared but once I started watching ur videos amongst other people I was like Destiny do that shit girl 🙌🏾 4months loced
congrats!!
OmG I am so tempted!
Nefa LA Reina just go for it. Best decision ever. You can always take them down if you don’t like them.
@@destinyd0311 exactly you can comb them out. i comb my first set out. now i have 6 year locs and just made a video about it
Your locs are beautiful
Number 7 I think or 8 you said you’re protesting Eurocentric standards and beauty norms in your sleep. That!! That right there wow. That really moved me. Black women are so beautiful and I believe black women with locs are truly goddesses. They embody so much power and also self discipline. The divine feminine they are the personification of that. I’m getting my hair done as soon as I can. I’m a senior in highschool and I’m going to a PWI (for college) I’m in the honors program and I live in the south. In my interview my hair was flat ironed and I was wearing a blazer. Very “professional” but I’m feeling a shift. I’m feeling like my spirit guides just really want me to be happy with who I am naturally. I was on edge about getting my hair locked because I don’t want to lose any opportunities because of my hair. But the people that would hold me back because my hair, are not the type of people I want to have opportunities from in the first place.
#10! I’m only 2 months in and I already feel that my locs are hot fiyah!🔥 I’m so grateful for my locs and the confidence I’ve gained! Thx for the vids! ❤️
I am researching the Loc journey and which one best suits me. I am liking the microlocks and once I get back home from my holiday at my moms in Jamaica, I will see which locs best suit my hair type. I have definitely decided that my journey from natural hair, moving to locs is definitely a spiritual blessing to owning and embracing my beautiful blackness. We have been made to feel ashamed of natural hair, and allowed the system to think, straight hair makes us more acceptable to society. Well, I have always loved my blackness, but was made to feel unworthy in school etc. Now I’m grown and finding my true identity in my beautiful skin, part of that was when I went natural. Now I’m taking it a step further and going into locs.
Super encouraged and inspired as I embark upon this journey. Thanks 🙏🏾
Officially started my locs today.
You okay with your newbie locs?
How’s ur locs now?
@@omarbagent9829 her locks are like to here eyebrows now
How you feeling 5 months in?
@@darrya8637 I’m 3 years in
Just seeing this in 2024 your spirit is so beautiful I’m just starting my loc journey I will be using your channel for tips and ideas thank you
I am starting my locs and u made me feel more confident about getting them. U are a BEAUTIFUL Woman and i LOVE ur locs and the color 💫 keep doing u girl.
Omg!!! I’m sooo on the fence😩😩😩 I feel like Imma miss my curls and loose hair one day and gonna have to cut them off just to start over… and my hair is already long so it would be devastating 😣
Edited: 10months later after initially making this comment, I have my loc consultation scheduled and feeling more confident to make the leap after seeing West Indies Ray comb her locs out now! She’s inspired to go ahead and do it and it’s comforting to know that it’s not such a permanent choice after all!❤
I’m at my one year anniversary, and I wish had started sooner. I do not miss detangling, trying to find a “cute” style etc. I feel so carefree 💃🏾💃🏾
I have an appt to start my locs a week from now…………so nervous, I don’t wanna screw it up (in maintenance), but so excited to not “have to have” faux locs in to feel like myself or fight every section of my loose hair every day. More than anything I’m ready to embrace my natural hair in all its untamed glory, so I can focus my energies, *finaly* , on better things. This video was JUST what I needed to confirm that this is the right choice. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽💗
I 100 % agree...It feels so good just spraying my hair with water and walking out the door. I feel locs is a style that speaks for itself. I just told myself the other day I wish I would have started this journey in High School. I know I would have made better choices as a kid because my locs I would have attracted a different type of friends and boys in school...I'm 45 years old and I'm finally transforming into the woman I always was on the inside
Hearing you talk about your locs makes me feel so grounded ❤️
I appreciate your comments, I am on my third set of locs. Just started them and I love them and myself with them, what they represent- the natural beauty I am blessed with! They are different, and I started them myself with no products so I’m proud of that. Thanks for reaffirming my decision for me! Bless you
Just started today!!!! I spent so much money being natural. Today was the day
I re-locked my hair today after watching your manifest videos over the past week! I had cut them off during a spiritual journey these last two years but I’m now ready to start another one!!
Listennnnn….first of all, your locs are beyond gorgeous. Simplicity. I’ve been natural for over twelve years and I still have not attained waist length (I also mix my own products, protective style, deep condition) But I’m just over the time consumption and worrying every time it rains/humidity. You are GOALS and locs are the MOVE 👏🏽
Yess!! I love this spin on what you wish you knew. My locs turned out to be fire and they aren’t mature yet. Whew, the spiritual journey is no joke with locs 😫 wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Girl thank you for this. Am about to take the leap of faith and do mine. Am scared
Sis, can I tell you how much I appreciated your energy in this video. Had one set of locs and cut them and was contemplating restarting. Done deal now 🙌🏾👑✨ Thank you for sharing your love, light, and journey.
Yessss to all of this. My 11 yo and I both have locs now after watching your journey! We are sooo excited each month seeing our growth and going through this new journey together with her has been quite special. Especially since she is the one who convinced me to get them, I had never even considered them but like you now I always think I should’ve done this a LONG time ago. I don’t miss detangling or styling my hair at all. Lol.
girl yes ! and it gets easy as the years go on . Im at 6 years
I wanted to start them when I graduated college. Everyone told me no. Two years later and I’m getting them put in today. Super excited!
Starting my loc journey tomorrow!! Super excited!!!!
Yaaaaaaasssssss!!!!! I’m new to the journey as well 1 1/2 months in. My Spirit spoke to after being natural for about 6 yrs. I just felt this strong internal sense of locking my hair. I found a Locktician who has been doing this well over 40 years my Spirit felt really comfortable with letting her start my lock process. I LOVE 💕 IT and although it’s at that messy stage I LOVE IT EVEN MORE watching my hair transform into what it meant to do. I must say I’m all my years of perming, weaving, braiding, and ponytails I never felt good about those things I did it being a follower. Now😊 I am in the Zone keepin it natural and locked. Thank you sweetie for sharing your journey. I know I’ve made the right decision LONG TERM!!!!🙏🏾😎💕💪🏽💎👍🏿
" Fear not , for I am with you ; be not dismayed , for I am your God ; I will strengthen you . I will help you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.". Isaiah 41: 10💗🙏🏾
I been scouring the internet trying to find someone who could understand my texture and explain what I’m going through in my loc journey verbatim ! I’m 3 months im glad I found your page.
Everything in this is me word for word bar for bar. I started my journey only a month ago and I’m in love. Crazy to say I felt an immediate difference in myself when I finished my starter Locs . I can relate to every point you made changing styles often and all. I just feel like locking your hair allows you see your self in a light people don’t really give a chance . But in all no regrets 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
We’re the same person! My mom had the same response, I changed my hair sooooo much. Braids, cutting it into short Mohawks, bangs, colors, etc. but deep down I knew I would get my locs when I was ready....I have started locs now and I’m loving it so far!!
You honestly giving me the push to finally loc my hair. Like I been natural for 10 years , like my curls are cute and stuff. But I’m tired of buying ALL these products and these shit don’t work... I’m done... I’m about to get my clips from Amazon.. thank you hun ❤️
Carbon footprint, protest beauty standards, confidence, spirituality, damn, you are a goddess. I'm totally gonna do it. Thank you! ❤️
I am 11 months in and i really needed this video. I have been going thru a bit of a depression and that is usually what causes me to either cut my hair off or comb my locs out. This is my third attempt and the longest i have ever gone in my journey. I'm very proud of myself but right now I am fighting my thoughts and the urge to comb them out. Your video has helped quiet down that inner voice that has been nagging me. Thank you so much
I needed this 💗 I’ve been back and forth on getting locs for a while now. My spirit keeps pulling me back to it, so I think I’m going to take that leap
Go for it ! You will soon regret not starting sooner, I’m 7 months in so far.
I’m in the same boat. I’ve been thinking of starting for years.
Yes honey so am i
Same but I’ve decided to go ahead and do it. Shooting for February 2021
I feel the same way! But I do all my hair maintenance myself and the idea of getting an hairstyle I can’t do myself is intimidating
she is correct the loc journey is a spiritual one, I wish I didn't wait until my late forty's to put locs in my hair. I am going on my third and final locs. yours my dear is beautiful .
This is something i am really happy about, the fact that i was hyped since day 1 of s tarting my locs. I just celebrated 3 years and honestly this is for me a wonderful thing. I would've started wayyyyy sooner if I knew that locs would free me. 🤍
My consultation is Tuesday 🙌🏽 I’m so excited
Omg my mom too told me I can’t have locs when I was in middle school. I begged her after I seen someone else with locs. I wish she would have told me yes and I could have beautiful long locs.!
It’s never too late boo 💕
Litty Liveit for sure. I’m 4 months loc’d now. I found her videos looking for advice on starting locs. Glad I did. My locs and doing great
Giovanna J thats so awesome! Are your locs dyed as well? I’m actually planning to start my journey with it he next few days and have been doing a lot of research on how to keep them healthy
Litty Liveit no I haven’t dyed my hair yet. I want the locs to mature first. But everything she said about wetting it and salt water had helped
Ikr I wish I got mine sooner but I'm happy I have them now! If I had a child who wanted locs I'd say yes because they're amazing and save SO much time!
Love your locs I’m gonna finally start my journey 🧘🏽♀️ January 2023 ✨
Thank you for your testimony and sharing!!!!!!!💞 This is a confirmation why I started my loc journey!!!!❤💓💞
I’ve had butterfly locs a couple months ago and they were the best things I ever put in my hair I’ve been on the fence about starting locs ever since but this video here I’m sold period
Lovely locs, glad youre enjoying the journey! I had locs for 7 yrs but strange enough it wasnt the best experience for me personally. However when i started embracing my silver mane at the age of 34, which i hid from the world since i was 13... THAT was and continues to be a very liberating experience! So i totally feel u on that. Everyone’s journey to liberation is different but yet so lovely to hear about 🤗🤗 good luck to all u ladies embracing naturalness in all forms!
Adelia, I'm locking my hair in December. I started heading in my 20s and have been coloring it since. I haven't colored my hair in over a year due to covid, and have been in a wig. I am struggling with whether to loc then with all this white or not
@@meshella76 I totally understand how you feel. What I will say is this, reveal your greys only when YOU are ready. Once you are ready, nothing or no one’s opinions will matter. It is challenging I wont lie, because i get mixed comments about my greys, some love it and others preferred me when I had black hair. In my mind i am embracing it so i dont care about the opinions. But do it when you are ready. When you feel a sense of peace when you think about, and not anxiety or a little fear… then you will know that it is time. Also, be present. I dont know if when I reach 40 i will change my mind and dye it again, but presently im cool with it.
Lol. I would never be ready! Lol...I guess it's about time to embrace the gray (even though people will think I'm my little one's grandma🤣). My hair grows fast, so even if I color it, within days, you see white at the root. That's just too much. I have till December to decide. That's when I will be staying my loc journey. I'm nervous and excited, both at the same time! Is that all of your hair in the profile pic? It's hard to tell...
@@meshella76 i understand, awww You wont look like her grandma, Im sure you have a personality which will indicate that youre her proud mama! My hair at the moment is 80percent white, it is presently in the awkward stage since I cut it recently. Im wearing silver extensions in the photo. Knotless braid method. Thats the only thing I do when I want to switch it up a bit. Cant wear weaves or wigs since my scalp needs to breathe. Go on Pinterest and look up silver locs. You’ll be inspired by the women in those photos. Their grey locs look beautiful. I also wore headbands during my transition phase to cover the grey growth and i gradually trimmed the dyed hair off until i was comfortable to expose the full look.
Thank you! 😊 your hair looks beautiful in the pic- very natural looking! I think embracing my gray is going to be my first step in self-love.... I'm in a transitional period in my life right now🙄
I'm 57 and will get my starter locs installed in 20 days. I was very nervous and was prob not going to go through with it. then I s saw your channel. you are a true inspiration. your look is exactly what I want. I know we may not have the same texture, I still agree with everything thing you say and now I'm excited. I have unsubscribed too everyone else and want to focus on everything you do and products you use. thank you so much. if you have any advice before I go for my appt please let me know. Meanwhile I am gonna look at ALL your videos
reasons #7 and #8 >>>
i love hearing how beautiful this journey has made you feel. my loc journey has been amazing so far, too. thank you for this video 💜❤
I came here because my son has locks... I am a prematurely retired hairstylist and was looking for different ways to re-twist his regrowth that may be easier due to my health . Even though this video had nothing to do with that I just want to say that you are stunningly beautiful and confidence just flows out of you and I love it! Keep shining!
I have my consultation appointment today and was getting a little nervous. This video definitely reassured me that I am super ready! Thank you for posting this, I also didn't need to hesitate to subscribe! So excited to start my loc journey 🖤
“Is it a weave” the way I screamed😂 that’s really how it be! I love your video🥺 & your locs🥰 I really want locs myself, just a little nervous.
I wanted to do this already, but the defiance of Eurocentric standards is definitely icing on the cake
My loc journey starts in a few hours and I am so excited.
This literally pushed me to go ahead and get my locs. Thank you for this 🙏🏾
I am starting today and am rlly nervous but after watching this…U inspired me to not change my mind ☺️
Watching this as I'm washing my hair to lock it.
Keep update on the journey
How is everything so far !
I am starting my journey today, so I am here looking at videos. I’m excited!
Her whole vibe is what I want in my life😂 she's my goals fr tho🥺 I'm starting my loc journey soon and chile I'm so excited 😆
Yep! You got me! 😂 I’m definitely getting my locs now. I’ve been contemplating and getting them and taking them down for 4 years now. All of the things you said, I felt in my Soul! From buying Countless products, to getting up Extra early to do my hair, from making sure I’m using good products, and just simply wanting to look pretty! I think it’s time I make that commitment 🤗🤞🏾 and yes, you have inspired me so Thank You!
Your locs are so beautiful OMG
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Man this video hit. I started my locs earlier this year and boy do I wish I did this sooner. Funny enough my brush broke and I refused to be out and about because of covid so I started braiding my hair to prevent tangling. I then realized I actually really liked how I looked with the braids. I eventually did the two strand twist and let my locs free form. Best decision ever. I've always had long natural curly hair and the money and effort I'd put into it. How long it took to straighten especially when it was down my back. God. I dont miss it. Im enjoying my loc journey. The first couple of months were very difficult because of my texture and the fly always but I'm at a stage where I put very little effort into keeping it neat or no product at all. This is such a relatable video.
i dyed my hair light brown yesterday and got locs right after & so i'm sooo excited to have found your videos!! thank you so much for all the info!!!❣️
You are definitely an inspiration. I’ve been wanting to get locs for a couple years now. I came across your channel yesterday and I’ve been binge watching your videos all day lol. At first I was a little worried about what people might think about me locing my hair but now I could care less bcuz I know in my heart that this is what I’m supposed to do. Your locs are beautiful and Just watching your hair journey over the past couple days has really helped me to be more confident in my decision. Thank you! 🦄❤️
I had to relearn how to take care of my hair and simplify my regimen. Hoarding products isn't neccessary!
I felt this so much! Im starting my loc journey tomorrow and i was feeling my toes getting cold but you seriously just brought the warmth back to my soul! I am doing right by my body and mind; my spirit will thank me when i cross over. Thank you girl for the confidence boost!🥰
Def inspired me to embrace my locs and the 'ugly stage', which isn't the ugly stage because 'I am beautiful' your words not mine :-). I stopped wearing my wigs after watching your Locs and spirituality video (think that's the name lol). Thank you, peace and love!