2 YEAR LOC UPDATE | Loc Journey, Products, and Tips

[@themandalolo]

Thank you for this! I love that you said to make your loc journey your own and it doesn't have to be linked to anything life-changing. You can just like it as a hairstyle. Some people in the loc community make it seem like you have to sign an oath or something or be going through emotional or 'spiritual' issues. Like, it's just hair and it's growing on my head. I'm allowed to change my mind without it looking like I just betrayed everyone, lol. I'm almost 9 months in and, tbh, I sometimes have a love-hate relationship with my locs due to them still being in the teenage phase and budding like crazy (I think I like them frizzy lowkey, but I go to the office every week and sometimes feel a tad bit unkempt, tbh). Loc envy has set in as well, and sometimes I wish I'd started them off smaller, sometimes bigger due to my hair texture and I'm just like 🤦🏾‍♀️ Thank you for the video! You spoke my mind. Let your loc journey be your own! (I'm in love with your hair, tbh. It's goals!)

[@Neyasha]

Yesss exactly! Congrats on making it to 9 mos btw! The first year was challenging for me for multiple reasons, definitely had to learn to embrace that phase. Kept reminding myself “it’s a journey”. I was doing updo and barrel twist styles more during the beginning, maybe that can be an option for your work styles. And we ain’t doing no loc envying! Lol being inspired yes, but your locs are unique to you and they will thrive specifically for and with you 🤎. And if you ever change your mind and/or want to start again, do what YOU want to do with your crown. Good luck on the rest of your amazing journey and Thank you ✨

[@kiiyannahudson]

Omg that side part is stunning 😍

[@Neyasha]

Thanks girl 🤗

[@Youniversou1]

Facts

[@laurenbatiste8939]

“Stunning” lmao

[@Doc_McStuffins]

Wow. You locs are gorgeous - the thickness, texture, everything.

[@shaterahsawyer1887]

I had thick locs and I wore a middle part I had my locs for 4 years & loved the “neat” look so much that I was retwisting every other week! I started seeing thinning around my part I was like no ma’am lol so I cut & saved my locs to treat the thinning I just shaved my head in hopes that it will grow back fuller in that area 🤞🏾 I miss my locs and I can’t wait to reattach them but your hair is beautiful

[@Neyasha]

Prioritized your hair health, that’s amazing. Next journey will be 🔥 for sure and thank youuu

[@Dekthagr8]

Your essence is glowing with locs. I looked at your other hair styles but it didn’t do you justice.

[@demibell5123]

I’m a loc technician and your locs are amazing Sis! OMG!!

[@Neyasha]

That means a lot, thank you! 😊

[@demibell5123]

@@Neyasha you’re most welcomed!

[@robinafrica3456]

Congratulations!!! I’m at 2yrs this month October 2022!!! My locs are at the same length as yours!! Enjoy the journey everybody!!!🗣🎊🥰💃🏿

[@Neyasha]

Yessss congrats to you as well 🙌🏾

[@existentialmel]

Oh my gosh your hair is so beautiful, I am stunned!!

[@Neyasha]

Wow, thank you sooo much 🥹🤎

[@priyahsabella4384]

Love love Love!!!!! Currently 9mths loc'd can't wait to see 2yrs. So beautiful sis 💓

[@Neyasha]

You will be there before you know it! And thank youuu 🤗🤎

[@ExposedRoot]

My new lock crush. I'm almost 10 months in. Started myself, self maintain, (I'm cheap) and take really good care of them. I'm past the budding stage and feel my hair locked quick..Probably because I am fanatical about moisture and spritz daily with distilled water, tea tree oil. Every few days I spritz with distilled water, glycerin, and grapeseed oil. Completely stopped oiling my scalp 6 months ago and oh my gosh did it make a difference.. No more itchy scalp. I'm also fanatical about keeping them clean. Biggest thing I learned was do not oil your scalp it oils itself. My hair is flourishing and healthy. Also mixed with a good amount of gray that I have decided to embrace. My dream is that side part style. Thanks for the video.

[@Neyasha]

You are very welcome and Thank You! 🤍 Very happy to hear your locs are flourishing and that you found what works for you 🤗

[@Doc_McStuffins]

I'm almost 5 months in and still finding my way. I oil my roots (with lots getting on my scalp) about once a month to separate and wrap loose hairs around neighboring locs. I've had insane itching on this journey and now I wonder if it's the oil. If you no longer use oil, how does separating go for you, assuming you do that? Without oil, my roots would just tear.

[@ExposedRoot]

@@Doc_McStuffins I don't have an issue separating at the roots but if you do just every few days manually separate your roots before they start to really tangle before you do your next retwist.. The first few times I saw just a handful of KZbinrs mention the fact that they stopped oiling their scalp I thought it was crazy. We have been taught to oil or scalp.. I couldn't understand why the date after I oil my scalp it would be itching like crazy and I would have issues that I didn't have as a loose natural. Like I said just get a spray bottle or a 360 sprayer fill it about halfway with distilled water add several drops of tea tree oil to your liking, Maybe some Rosemary oil or peppermint oil but my main is tea tree because of the antibacterial properties. Use that as a daily spritzer. Then make another one with about the same amount of water tea tree but also add about two tablespoons of grape seed oil. Maybe less I don't measure anymore. Shake it before you use it and spritz your hair not your scalp about every 3 days or so.. eventually you'll understand your hair and you'll know how often you should do it. No oil onions or scalp because your scalp makes its own oil. If you read scientifically the reason why you have an itchy scalp and/or support dermatitis is because the oils that you put on your scalp feed that yeast. After a while you will notice your scout just adjust and do its own thing. I do not have a dry scalp I do not have flakes and I do not have itching or support dermatitis and I never put oil on my scalp anymore. Forget about that Jamaican black castor oil and I'll let other stuff that I was also using. Just grape seed oil mixed in with the water and tea tree. Give it a good shake before you spritz believe me you will notice the difference.

[@ExposedRoot]

@@Doc_McStuffins I also forgot to say when you spray do not spray your scalp, just spray from about 2 in from your scalp down the length of your hair. The sebum oil from your scalp takes care of the other inch or two growing out. Not necessary but a few months ago I started adding a few drops of vegetable glycerin to the water because glycerin poles in moisture which is why it's used in a lot of facial creams. After you're done with any of your spritzes split your face. My skin loves grapeseed oil and tea tree along with the vegetable glycerin. Keep us posted even if it's a few months down the line because I'll get a notification of your response.

[@Doc_McStuffins]

@@ExposedRoot thanks so much for the reply! Very helpful. I've been natural for 7 years and have never oiled my scalp until now. Now when I do it, the sole purpose is to lubricate my roots to separate after washing. But girl, the burning and itching ice been having! It's unbearable and I don't know what's causing it. Had twists for 6 years before locing and never oiled my scalp directly, so oil may be the culprit. I have been misting with water, EO, and a bit of glycerin (no glycerin in the winter months for me though) for years, because I kept twists in before this. I find that it makes my hair hard and scratchy now, even distilled water. I use a shower filter with the same result. Makes me miss using Shea butter and leave ins. Interestingly, when I go home a few times a year, the tap water there makes it soft! Still concerned though that when I wash, my fine strands that tangle and web art the root won't easily separate post wash. I can literally go into a wash with full separation and afterwards have twists that seem almost fully married at the root. Shampooing matts it all up. My hair is perfect for locing lol but I'd like to keep my separation, hence where the oil had come in. But next wash, I'll try it without oils. I'd love to have an itching, burning free scalp again! Thank you

[@reginejones2402]

These locs look so good on you girl. And they nice and thick love love love

[@Neyasha]

Well thank you! 🤗

[@hrrtrbnsn]

I alternate with a dandruff shampoo and a moisturizing shampoo, it helps a lot! P.S your hair is literally goals 😍

[@Neyasha]

Yes it does! Thank you so much! 😊

[@ladybelovely]

I absolutely love your locs!!! They are gorgeous!! Could you please post progression pictures if you have them? Also, thank you for share your story!

[@Neyasha]

Aww thank you and I’ll definitely look into doing that 😊

[@opal20041]

Your locs is to die for ❤❤❤❤

[@Neyasha]

Thank youuu mama 🤍

[@joynmo46]

I will be 10 months on 12/23/22. I am so happy and excited. Free spirit and letting it be its nature being. Loving it🥰. Best choice I made after being loose natural for 11 years

[@Neyasha]

Nice! So happy you’re enjoying your journey. 🤗

[@Trendinlikeash]

You can use the term "compact or tight", my locs are like that. But I have a soft texture too

[@Neyasha]

In reference to the Loc size wording?

[@Trendinlikeash]

@@Neyasha uhhh yes? It was more about how you said ur locs were fully in the beginning and thicker and now they are smaller and more compact/dense. The budding at the roots can give you a guide of the actual size as they mature.

[@Neyasha]

@@Trendinlikeash “uhhh” thanks for watching and for the unsolicited “tips” 😊

[@Trendinlikeash]

@@Neyasha I wasnt trying to be mean. The uhh was because I was trying think if that was the right word for what you were talking about,probably should have put this instead after the uhh,🤔. It was a questioning uhh, not an insulting one. And I was just trying to help you about what you said about the loc sizes in the video.

[@kenishas.1360]

Beautiful!! Starting mine in a few weeks to bring in my 33rd birthday🌹🌱✨

[@Neyasha]

Thank you and Niiiice 🙌🏾 Happy early Birthday 🥳

[@kenishas.1360]

@@Neyasha thank you!!🌹

[@victoriaieshia]

Your locs are beautiful! I’m two weeks in with my starter locs.

[@Neyasha]

Thank you so much! Good luck on your journey 🤗

[@Jupiter888-5]

Your Locs are Gorgeous 🥰

[@Neyasha]

Aww thank you!

[@DB101415]

You and your locs are beautiful! 😊

[@Neyasha]

Aww thank you so much! 😊

[@sunmolaa]

I wanna get locs in a couple months and I hope my locs will grow to be like yours 😊. please show us how you self maintain your locs.

[@Neyasha]

Your locs will grow beautifully I’m sure. I will be uploading more content very soon ☺️

[@jasmineskyy4964]

My locs look exactly like this!

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

Your locs are Beautiful!🤎...TFS

[@Neyasha]

Thank you sis 🤎

[@sunmolaa]

your locs are stunning

[@Neyasha]

Thank you sooo much!

[@yejidec.5139]

She's so beautiful!!

[@Neyasha]

Thank youuu 😊

[@trueblue2892]

😍🔥🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 gorgeous locs! I’m at 3.5 months now 😊

[@Neyasha]

Thanks mama! Good luck on your journey 🤍

[@trueblue2892]

@@Neyasha You’re so welcome Thanks! 😊

[@thatguhkey3527]

Wow! Your locs are gorg!! I wish mine were thick like yours 😩

[@Neyasha]

Thanks sis! Your locs are beautiful as well! 🤗

[@thatguhkey3527]

@@Neyasha you’re welcome ☺️ and thank you!! 🌻

[@rozchristopherson648]

I think "compact" is the word you are looking for. Locs become more compact over time once the locking process is mature.

[@metsl1870]

Exactly ❤

[@_asquared_]

You & your locs are beautiful 😍

[@SkyHomie]

omggg ur locs are Beautiful , my 1 month of starter locs looking crazy

[@Neyasha]

Thank youuu ✨ and you’ll be at 6 mos and then a year in no time. Be patient with them babies lol

[@lilahkeita9621]

Hey I love your locs! How many do you have??

[@Neyasha]

Thank you! And I’m not sure, I plan on doing a Loc count really soon.

[@pfb74]

A few people (like amber on youtube) swearrrrr by that as I am oil Alssoooo my second é in my name is accented ❤️❤️ I love to see an accented e!

[@kaylawiththefro]

😍😍😍 beautiful

[@Neyasha]

Thank youuu Love ❤️

[@tolablack893]

My son bleached his locs and wants to go back black how should he go about doing that?

[@Neyasha]

Hi, so I would say make sure he’s giving enough time in between processing his hair. And maybe start with a black/jet black dye and if you’re using box dye (recommend: dark & lovely or creme of nature) make sure you get enough. For me considering the length and density of my hair at this time I needed 3. Also keeping the hair moisturized is going to be the biggest thing. I’m not licensed or a pro but these are the steps that worked for me. Good luck and let me know if you have more questions 😊

[@brynnk2518]

Wow so beautiful !!❤️

[@Neyasha]

Ohh thank youuu 🤍

[@x_NB3]

I'm happy to be here to even see fine shit like this... 🥺 so beautiful

[@Neyasha]

@@x_NB3 wow…thank you 😅

[@trawallyibrahima9293]

You look so beautiful

[@Neyasha]

Thank you 😊

[@oshundunolajumoke9387]

Did you start with twists? And what method do you use for maintenance? 🥺

[@Neyasha]

Yes, I started with 2 strand twist and I normally do a comb or palm roll retwist.

[@nolasownuptown808]

Beautiful locs

[@Neyasha]

Thank you 😊

[@koastboykj]

mine are somewhat similar to yours ,

[@miszsaii24]

Giving 🤎✨

[@Neyasha]

🤗💕

[@nolasownuptown808]

I’m almost 2 years in July

[@Neyasha]

Nice! Good luck on your journey ✨

[@Nella349]

How many are you locs girl?

[@Hellofagod]

Foundation solid roots 💪

[@celinelove247]

❤

[@Mrscwaboyd]

Do you have lint?

[@Neyasha]

Around the time of the video was starting to notice some, currently No because I just did a detox.

[@joywes1953]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Doc_McStuffins]

Wow. You locs are gorgeous - the thickness, texture, everything.

[@Neyasha]

Thank you 😊