1 Year Loc Journey with Pictures & Videos + time stamps included | Coil Method | Tiana Alexandra

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Okay soooo I see I mixed up some dates in the beginning but listen to my words. The oral version of this story is correct. 2019 - 2021 have become one in my mind 😂. BARE WITH ME! Correct dates for hair cut are: *May 15th, 2019 *May 17th, 2019

[@yourstruly7262]

Hi what product’s did you use to start your Locs the sec time?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

@@yourstruly7262 African Pride Moisture Miracle 5 essential oils and I believe a little bit of aloe vera gel

[@laurenlocd3180]

Girllllll locd or loose your hair is EVERYTHING!

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you 🥰

[@Terrap77777]

This was the motivation I needed, the Locs look great on you! I’m starting my journey soon for my birthday.

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I’m glad I could help give you motivation! Best of wishes on your future loc journey and happy early birthday 🥳❤️

[@sabihaakv527]

I've seen tons of Comb coil starter Loc Videos and this one is the only one that actually tells how it clearly goes and shows the evolution of the hair ! Thank you ! ❤❤

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you for watching! You’re welcome 💕

[@tamia_dee]

triangle earrings>>>> THOSE ARE SOOO CUTE 🥰🤩

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! 🥰

[@brianar2133]

Sis your locs are so beautiful!😍😍 I’m currently on my second set and I feel you on starting over. I was loc’d for a year with my first set before I went and got them cut off to start over with a TWA. When I tell you I missed my locs! It was to the point I had dreams about them 😂 But I finally started over in January, so May will be my 4 month anniversary. I’m trying to be patient, but it’s worth the wait! Again, it’s nice to see your journey and transparency about it. Thank you and be blessed! 🤍

[@slash1700]

Your locs are so prettyyyyy! When would you say they started to really loc up?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! I actually started to notice a real difference at the end of my 8th month/beginning of month 9.

[@christ798q7]

Just did my locs and wish I would’ve done them sooner!!! Thanks for the video you hair looks amazing ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Don’t we all wish we’d done them sooner? 😭 but thank you for watching!

[@TJohnson7782]

I’m mad I didn’t start mine ten years ago! They would be so long. I’m almost to one year.

[@jonnistephenson3515]

That’s where I am. Took my loc out after a year of having mine. Now trying to grow my hair back. Hair was so much better when I had my locs. Your hair looks really good

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I loved the low maintenance of having locs! The get up and go about them can’t be beat.

[@StyledOutWright]

We have such similar stories 😂😂😂 I’m on my 4th and finally set of starter locs 1 month in ✌🏾

[@MOVE2023]

Your locs are perfection

[@Jerusalem11112]

Thanks boo. Great visual and content. Show us how you retwist and what oils, maintenance you do and use. Your locs are beautiful BTW 😍

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you for watching! I have a few videos showing me retwisting + the products but it’s faster paced. I can definitely go into detail and slow it down ❤️

[@jazmynm.5868]

Your locs are gorgeous! 😍 How many locs do you have?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! Also, my last video is where I reveal my loc count ❤️

[@ShadesofSage]

Lovely locs😍! Congratulations on making it one year🥳!

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you 🥰

[@ShadesofSage]

@@TheTianaAlexandra You’re welcome ☺️!

[@DARIMDARIMDA]

Started mine April 6th 2021 because my hair would keep falling out no matter what protective style I would put in because of either the products or the condition of my hair. I was also uncomfortable with the shrinkage because when I first got them, they were barely past my ears. Now a year into them, they are now below my face and almost to my shoulders. I have soft locs in rn ( I also did mine, I’m a 13 yr old hairstylist) but taking them out next weekend because mine are also really heavy. I’m so happy I chose this bc it’s also really easy to maintain sometimes but obviously still needs also of taking care of to stay healthy . When doing styles, my parts are already there, when taking out styles I was just shake and wear my natural locs

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I’m glad you’re still on your journey! I love the low maintenance of having them as well 😅

[@Luxurious.shayyy]

Wow my hair has the same problems adding wry thick hair that is the reason I want to lock up plus having a kid

[@lillegalastrology7426]

Gorgeous hair! How many locs?

[@jazminerockett1512]

I love this video! I officially want to begin my loc journey !!

[@raegancostello9232]

I know I’m late to the party but they look soooo good.

[@tamyabowens4907]

Your locs look so thick & healthy! Love them ❤

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you ❤️

[@merswilson]

Beautiful back woman 😊, thanks for the motivation

[@devinelove2824]

😍. I'm going through the ugly phase...is what I call mine. Your hair is beautiful

[@vernettapigott3233]

I started my loc journey 2.5 months ago I'm being patient and loving the journey. Your locs are beautiful ❤️ how many locs do you have are you going to do a video on your count. Thank you for sharing

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Congratulations on starting your loc journey 🥳 and thank you! I have a video of my loc count on my channel.

[@vernettapigott3233]

Okay thanks

[@SamanthaStanley-no4iv]

With theses loc can I style it up

[@ronicasmith3643]

Love your locs hun I will be 5 months Friday I’m so happy yay 🔥🏆❤️🥰

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you and congratulations on reaching 5 months! 🥳❤️

[@taetae9024]

This video is exactly the look I’m going for my hair is very very soft and I want to maintain that look and texture but I would like to lox it this has helped me a lot to understand how the process may or may not go for me .if in the event I don’t want the ends to loc but instead to stay curly even after a year or two is that possible?

[@Uniunisamazing]

I saw a video about keeping loose ends. She said that she runs the end of a pin/rat tail comb thru the tips then moisturize and seal them

[@OkayMesha]

Your hair looks so nice! 😍What kind of equipment did you use for this video? (Mic, camera, etc)

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! For this video I used a Sony ZV-1, a lavalier lapel mic, and a ring light.

[@mdogg392009]

Beautiful hair

[@judyhun504]

They are beautiful 🔥, I’m thinking about starting my own journey

[@Alaynaluve]

I can’t believe my 1 year is coming! I’m going to make sure I create a video! I love your video! 🤍💐💕

[@MelloneeKecia]

Congratulations on making it to a year and your locs look amazing 👍🏾👏🏾🤗

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you 🥰

[@MelloneeKecia]

@@TheTianaAlexandra You’re welcome anytime 🤗

[@SimoneBailey]

Your locs look gorgeous 😍

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you 🥰

[@berealsteve2007]

Keep it up 😍

[@harrisbotanicalacres5286]

Your locs are beautiful. I'm 13 months loc and my locs are frizzy. How do I get rid of the frizzy.

[@Aiesha1981]

Are these small or medium coils?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I would say small.

[@TryphenaWade]

Beautiful! I'm considering locing my hair but the shrinkage is one thing I'm concerned about. My hair so long and shrinks up SUPER short. So I'm going to have to wrap my brain around that. But I love your size. They're gorgeous!

[@SoloSoStussy23]

Damn you look amazing just like my baby mama Keri hilson

[@dosesofserenity]

What products did you use to start your locs?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

African pride moisture miracle 5 essential oils, a little aloe vera gel and water.

[@erikat.8882]

❤

[@shebeeglam]

You remind me of Keri Hilson.

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Ms. Keri Babyyy!? That’s a new one!

[@thetraveldynasty7915]

Did you do coils or 2 strands

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Finger coils

[@moonhoneymami]

Girl you are stunning 🤩

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you 💕

[@shannonclay6833]

Tiana, I’m glad I came across your video thanks for sharing. First, you are so pretty, and your hair is bomb. I stumbled across your page because I’m interested in getting loc for the first time, and I need an example to show “the lady” when I go talk to her 😄.. I want mine to turn out like yours. I know all hair types are different but I can relate to your hair, and when I pull the trigger and go for it I hope mine come out as well as yours did. Thanks for sharing, keep killin em. Best, SC

[@kristianhued6963]

How many locs do you have? They look awesome!

[@TElias5]

im a guy but i want my locs to look exactly like yours

[@VirgosGroove3]

This is how I want my 2nd set to look 😮

[@melodyofcomfort5280]

Beautiful! What do you use on your hair for moisture

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I’m not loc’d anymore but just water for moisture. I’d seal it with an oil.

[@melodyofcomfort5280]

@@TheTianaAlexandra thanks so much. I just saw your updated video. Your hair was beautiful with and without the locs! You mentioned tension headaches with the locs. Was that because of the heaviness or because of the tightness from the styles itself?

[@paulinebaylock5668]

sometimes you need to let them grow out so you can see if you want to continue the process with the same thickness… I had to take half of mine out at the one year mark to make them thicker. my 3c fine hair couldn’t take the weight of the size I had… they were thin but growing literally overnight so I needed more hair in each section to support it. Re: shrinkage, the funny thing is the longer your hair is when you start the more shrinkage you will have. I started with 10” and my hair shrank to a third of the length. also, if your hair isn’t very dense (mine) it takes longer for the locs to fill in and drop🤷🏾‍♀️

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

True

[@dieudorabaptiste7317]

What did you use to grow your locs

[@ashleybrown9928]

Too pretty 😍

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! 🥰

[@Mac_DNH]

At 11 months shawty can get it.

[@london4447]

They’re gorgeous!! Keep going!

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you!

[@marielee7272]

How many locs do you have

[@kassandra3756]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@Dorasgard3n]

Your locs are beautiful 😍 🔥

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you ☺️💕

[@Dorasgard3n]

@@TheTianaAlexandra you’re welcome ☺️

[@jaylacousins4490]

Your hair is so healthy & beautiful😍😍, roughly how many parts do you have?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! As far as locs, I have a loc count video up on the channel love ❤️

[@ForevaLaTrelle]

This is what I would want my locs to look like but I know they won’t cuz my hair texture is much tighter than hers

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

You’d be surprised what they end up looking like throughout the journey.

[@mekoroberson3711]

Your hair is so beautiful 😍✨❤️

[@tclaud7275]

So what products did you use for the 2nd time with the finger coils?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Same products as the first time minus the natural aloe. So African pride 5 essential oils, water, and most likely fruit of the earth aloe (very little)

[@courtneyjohnson782]

Your hair is very beautiful. I have love too, going on 2 years I couldn’t imagine going through the loc journey twice 😂

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! I’m almost at the two year mark myself. I’m glad I started over but I can’t help but to imagine how long my first set would’ve been by now 😂🤦🏾‍♀️

[@mabeaute8963]

Pretty Locs , pretty girl, but you seems to focused on only looks.

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I’m not sure what about this video would give that but since you don’t know me, I’ll let it ride. Thanks for the view ☺️

[@VanessaBeautifulChaos]

THE HOT COMB MADE ME LOC UP

[@sarajefferson5393]

Beautiful, second set … this time no more taking them a loose. Best style yet for my life style… low maintenance/ costs too… 😊

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you!

[@mbalimadonsela1920]

There is no point in all your hair journey where your hair didn't look good😍even the initial loc journey❤️

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Aww thank you!

[@typhanityphwharry2621]

Ima start my locs for the first time in a few weeks I loved your video 🥰

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I hope you love them and thanks for watching! 🥰

[@Theeperfectlocs]

How many locs do you have. I have 137 😊

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I have a loc count video on my channel ❤️

[@tirisbarney171]

This was a great video. You gave great insight into the loc journey process. I just started my locs via finger coils TODAY! I did them myself, I'm so excited & can't wait for them to actually loc. Thanks for sharing your loc journey, your hair is beautiful. I have a good idea now of what to expect for mine. I'm in for the journey

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you and you’re welcome!! Congratulations on starting your locs! You should be a month into your journey by now, are you going to maintain them yourself as well?

[@patriciafacey258]

Great video, your locs are beautiful, you got a new sub 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I appreciate the sub and thank you for watching! ❤️

[@dieudorabaptiste7317]

How did you wash you beginners locs

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I washed them like I would loose hair but my main focus was my scalp. The only thing I didn’t do is add conditioner.

[@moneymonny]

So pretty on you. I wanna loc but I’m scared lol

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! Remember, if you decide to start and get cold feet you can always comb them out.

[@khinahendrix7397]

im motivated to keep going now… can wigs help?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Yay! Glad I could motivate you. If you’d like to wear wigs over your locs for comfortability or just to switch it up, yes! Whatever your preference is, do what makes you feel good.

[@lynnswindells8076]

Looking beautiful ♥️🌹

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you ❤️

[@khaliahluckie7154]

How many locs do you have?🥺😍

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I have a loc count video on my channel ❤️

[@Hey_Its_Mikki]

You are so gorgeous!!

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you 🥰

[@aaliyahleighton1415]

i love your locs and it suits you. it really fits you.

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you!

[@dieudorabaptiste7317]

What did you use to grow your locs

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I don’t use any specific product to grow locs or loose hair. Genetics and water are the main growth stimulants for me.

[@trondukes7828]

Your locs look so good. I am only 4 months in but I am not liking the way I look. I am trying to hold on but man, it is super tough. Good video!! You look amazing

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! And I felt that way with my first set. Try to look at the bigger picture and let them progress with time. If you can’t stay on the journey, you can always start over when you’re ready ❤️

[@2msballen]

I honestly felt the same way. It will be a year for me in April. I would say look up loc styles to do on your between the times you get them retwisted. Even if it's just a pony tail with bangs. I wish you many blessings on your hair journey. It truly takes patience and learning to love the journey.

[@thebaddestvirgo6012]

Hey queen how many locs do you have?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Hey! Check a few videos down, I have a loc count vid up for you.

[@mbalimadonsela1920]

How far do your locs stretch now?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Most of them are extremely dense and will not stretch anymore. For the ones I can stretch, they’re armpit length.

[@harrisbotanicalacres5286]

I just love your locs. What oils do you use on your locs

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! So far on this journey I’ve used African Pride Moisture Miracle oil and GoldiLocsNC oils.

[@AaliyahR21]

Beautiful Locs 💖

[@DivineNiiji]

Month 12 looks good! Not a lot of scalp showing from over maintenance and the length is good. I hope you kept going!

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I’m no longer loc’d but thanks!

[@DivineNiiji]

@@TheTianaAlexandra I was hoping that wasn’t the response 🥲🥲 how is your hair now? What’s your instagram?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

@@DivineNiiji I had double the length but I needed to remove the split ends so I cut it. It's still longer than it's ever been loc'd or loose. My IG is tianaalexandra.

[@DivineNiiji]

@@TheTianaAlexandra checked your page out. Looks good either way I like it 👌🏾

[@tarshanewson]

They came out so beautifull ❤️

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you ❤️

[@martinawilliams1764]

Love them! Stay beautiful my sister

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! ❤️

[@d.person4187]

😍😍😍

[@tonyababb4770]

what product did you use to start your locs?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

African Pride Moisture Miracle 5 essential oils and I believe a little bit of aloe vera gel

[@tonyababb4770]

@@TheTianaAlexandra thank you!!

[@itzzbarbie235]

What type of locs is this I'm so in love wit it🥰

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you, they’re traditional locs.

[@ThaDime]

Gorgeous ‼️

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you!

[@dani_allora]

You and your hair are gorg 😍

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you! 🥰

[@She_is_P]

Your hair is gorgeous

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you!

[@serenacrockett9602]

Beautiful

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you ❤️

[@breewelch5982]

Beautiful locs!

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you!

[@kempossible7615]

Beautiful locs

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you!

[@shedocs]

Tfs! Great job ❤️

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

You’re welcome and thank you for watching! 💕

[@adanahilaire5776]

Gorgeous

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you

[@deesykesartistry2654]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you 🥰

[@OneDimple7588]

❤️ love it

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

Thank you 💜

[@davettehusband1971]

How long does the comb coil method take to lock?

[@TheTianaAlexandra]

I think it depends on individual hair texture