5 Things Growing Freeform Locs Taught Me!

[@TroyBlyden]

What is something your Loc Journey has taught you? 🧠

[@EclipticSir]

patience

[@tshepangdon]

Semem retention is important.

[@jettjeddi3661]

It taught me that your body knows you best my freeform dreads you can check out on my page are very meaningful to me. I learned that there is no ugly stage. I love having my crown on my head aka my hair

[@happy_2b_nappy]

Patience is a virtue and it has enhanced my levels of not giving a🖕🏽 when people glance at my crown

[@chxchx]

That being yourself is the best thing ever, and that your hair is beautiful RIGHT NOW.

[@nattyheadtop4429]

Definitely just be patient and enjoy the journey, I’m almost 5 years in and I actually miss my Congo fro stage, it was so unique and distinct 😩 I love my hair and don’t plan on restarting but like he said cherish every stage

[@TroyBlyden]

That’s real bro

[@jayshawnelder8017]

Started my locks the traditional twist method. I 8 months in I stopped doing retwist simply because it felt bothersome. After discovering the freeform community I found individualism and patience. I’ve followed guys like zayloc, knot nation and even Troy but my main inspiration is bob marley himself. I still get questions like why is your hair like that? I just brush it off because I’m confident in my hair and ready to see where this journey will take me. I’m 2 years locked and 1 year fully freeform. My hair is combining but I only have a few Congo’s so far. Even though it’s not where I want, I’m appreciating how it looks now. Bless up to Troy and anyone on the freeform journey. One day at a time.

[@TroyBlyden]

Much respect, Jayshawn 🙏🏾

[@akunnaispresent]

My loc journey has taught me to embrace my natural beauty. When I first started in January 2021, I still wore a lot of makeup, nail polish, etc. With the change in my hair, I embraced more of a minimalist approach to my “beauty” routine and started to be more mindful about the products I used. Now I only use natural products and my skin has improved immensely. I don’t even wear makeup anymore. My loc journey was really part of a whole lifestyle change and I’m grateful for it every single day! 💗

[@TroyBlyden]

Loved every word of that!

[@soilsurvivor7166]

My locs are teaching me to embrace non conformity & nuture what is natural. I needed to patience talk lol I'm so ready for more length 😩

[@TroyBlyden]

I feel you!! Stay strong 💪🏾🙂💯

[@markwhittaker6866]

PREACH!

[@markwhittaker6866]

@@TroyBlyden PREACH!

[@moneygangent97462]

I honestly felt that part when he said even if you Take pictures to go look back at them, I wish I would of cherished when my dreads was first starting to get ready to lock

[@TroyBlyden]

💯

[@keanu8690]

My family forced me to cut my dreads when I was six months in, I didn't really liked my previous set because it was semi freeform so now iam on a new lock journey from scratch that's for the knowledge bro much love 😎💪

[@TroyBlyden]

Enjoy your new journey fam!

[@glisaswoke7151]

Ditto ..My locs have also taught me to Love Me ❤️

[@TroyBlyden]

That’s beautiful

[@LonelyJuan]

Dope locs and video G 💯🔥

[@TroyBlyden]

Thanks fam!

[@akunnaispresent]

I love this video and how each of these things are also relevant to life and growth in general. 🙌🏾✨ I love all of my (im)perfect pieces also! They are the most comfortable clothes I own. 😌 Always looking forward to the next drop! 🤝

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you 😊 🙏🏾 I’m really glad you like the garments. I’m on a slight hiatus at the moment, but there will be more in the future

[@akunnaispresent]

@@TroyBlyden Hiatuses are great. Take your time, we’re not going anywhere. 🙂

[@malachicurlyAfro65]

I also got a full beard like yours I also got Bob Marley freeform locs. Rock that full beard with the dreads 💯💯💯

[@aimeeane]

Yeah it's so true, the present is All we have & that cute alfalfa dread will fully drop one day😫😊. Such True words spoken😌🙏🏿

[@TroyBlyden]

Haha yes it’s just showing off right now 😆

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@aimeeane]

@@TroyBlyden Of course ;))!

[@aimeeane]

@@TroyBlyden It def is haha.

[@stargazermami5133]

I need to work on number 2, and be present 🙏🏽

[@TroyBlyden]

Respect 🙏🏾

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Blessings brotha. Good to see you back.

[@TroyBlyden]

Always great to see your name 🙏🏾

[@nerdbamarich2063]

@@TroyBlyden thank you brotha✊🏾

[@freemyroots6095]

Great vid bro. The biggest thing I’m learning is patience. Patience patience patience!

[@TroyBlyden]

Thanks bro! That’s real 🙏🏾💯⏳

[@freemyroots6095]

@@TroyBlyden keep up the great work. Your journey has definitely inspired me 🙏🏿

[@TroyBlyden]

Much love

[@kvgamingyt7197]

I think my locs might turn out to look sort of like yours, I’m actually doing a loc journey rn, hopefully it all goes well

[@TroyBlyden]

I wish you well on your journey fam!

[@rootedwithkez7423]

Great watch. All the way down to drinking more water for my flaky scalp. 🔥

[@TroyBlyden]

Respect brother 🙏🏾

[@gohambo110]

5 years since my last haircut, 4 since it started locking up. I’d say tune out the opinions of others because they ultimately don’t matter. It’s your journey not theirs

[@TroyBlyden]

I couldn’t agree more 💯

[@kutlwano.sa_]

Yo Troy. Love from South Africa man. I just started my loc journey. Your videos are very helpful fam. I know this a loc video but how do you get your skin looking all good fam?

[@kutlwano.sa_]

You look healthy bro

[@TroyBlyden]

Much love Kutlwano! I’m glad the videos have helped in any way 🙏🏾 I don’t do much when it comes to skincare. I wash with African black soap and moisturize with a little bit of jojoba oil. To be honest, skin is a reflection of what’s going on inside your body. I hope that helps! Thanks again 🙏🏾

[@muckythemonkey]

Thank you for making this video

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏾

[@phillipwalker8455]

Can you make a video about how to sleep with dreads. Do you wrap them up at night or leave them out and sleep with a satin pillow case?

[@TroyBlyden]

I just use a satin pillowcase

[@lileagleeee]

Sharing information very important

[@TroyBlyden]

Indeed

[@happy_2b_nappy]

Do you wear anything when going to bed? or use specific pillow cases?

[@TroyBlyden]

I use satin pillowcases

[@happy_2b_nappy]

Bet 🙏🏽

[@israelbridges5641]

Appreciate the insight

[@TroyBlyden]

No problem. Thanks for watching family

[@akaauraa]

Hey Troy, do you have some tips for better hair washing, it seems like I cant wash my hair as well without assistance 😅 I usually wash once 1-2 weeks

[@TroyBlyden]

Using a shower head with more than one setting helps me a lot! I like doing an ACV rinse every few months to get out any soap buildup I’ve accumulated

[@akaauraa]

@@TroyBlyden thank you, I will try the acv rinse sometime!

[@TroyBlyden]

@@akaauraa no problem!

[@blackliond3887]

I got a question. I got freeform starters, on the 5 month mark. I got this one dreadlock shampoo with aloe vera, and I got this African black soap with unrefined Shea butter. Should I stick to one or both? I notice my hair likes both, but the African black soap shampoo with unrefined Shea butter is what got my hair loc'd up in June.

[@TroyBlyden]

Stick to whatever works for you

[@freeformjag3088]

Wow i Have one that stick up in a similar spot to yours lol i try to lay it down but it just wanna reach to the sky like goku lol

[@freeformjag3088]

i really am learning to appreciate the journey though,it took me a while to get to the stage of accepting and committing

[@TroyBlyden]

That’s real bro 👍🏾💯

[@TroyBlyden]

I’m tryna go full super Saiyan 😂💪🏾

[@freeformjag3088]

@@TroyBlyden ​ @Troy Blyden aye im right there with you brotha lmaoo

[@freeformjag3088]

@@TroyBlyden thanks bro! for real!

[@tshepangdon]

Do you have any knowledge on how semen retention affects your hair? If you do please make a video about it.

[@TroyBlyden]

I do not have any facts to support that.

[@erlson]

shoutout to that wall gecko @0:56😅

[@TroyBlyden]

I don’t see it lol

[@erlson]

@@TroyBlyden to the left of the video on the hammock strings

[@24envy2]

Should I use conditioner

[@TroyBlyden]

No

[@chaysejenkins2801]

i’ve been freeforming for 9 months and thinking about getting a retwist, my back has knots so does the front, and my hair is separating in the middle. any tips? thoughts? decisions?

[@TroyBlyden]

You should follow your intuition and do what will make you happy

[@chaysejenkins2801]

@@TroyBlyden thanks bro! love your hair!

[@Hiltonliveparanormalnews79]

Can I transition from starter locs coils to freeforms ?

[@TroyBlyden]

Absolutely

[@malikm3941]

What do you regret about separating early?

[@TroyBlyden]

There are a few locs I wish I would’ve kept thicker

[@malikm3941]

@@TroyBlyden oh ok, I also seperated I'm im month 10 and seperated in 7. Got really scared when you said this.

[@TroyBlyden]

No need to be scared, just don’t try to rush the process

[@malikm3941]

@@TroyBlyden thanks

[@TroyBlyden]

🤙🏾

[@jonathanguivas2728]

Bro do you sleep wit a durag???

[@TroyBlyden]

No, I use a bonnet

[@user-cq5wv3ck6h]

Love the T👕❤️❤️❤️🗳️

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you 🙏🏾🙂

[@levijahblyden3357]

Yo where r u from I'm from the Virgin Islands my last name is Blyden also

[@TroyBlyden]

My grandfather (Blyden) is from St. Thomas!

[@levijahblyden3357]

@@TroyBlydenOK I got family in st Thomas to my grandfather brother was in st Thomas EMMANUEL BLYDEN I'm frm Tortola in the Virgin islands

[@Shotxfila]

💎

[@TroyBlyden]

🙏🏾🙏🏾💯

[@kvgamingyt7197]

First comment let’s get it

[@TroyBlyden]

Gang gang 🤙🏾

[@EclipticSir]

first

[@kvgamingyt7197]

No you aren’t

[@EclipticSir]

@@kvgamingyt7197 I am but it doesn't matter my boy haha

[@TroyBlyden]

Appreciate you family 💪🏾

[@kvgamingyt7197]

@@EclipticSir 👹