5 Year Loc Journey | Effective Tips for GROWTH and MAINTENANCE

Peace! Welcome back to the channel. Many of you have been asking for a breakdown of how I maintain my locs and what I do for hair growth. I've been on the journey for 4 years now. I wanted to utilize the opportunity to fulfill the request and share insight for loc maintenance, from an internal and external perspective. I hope you find this helpful.
*Forgot to mention I re-twist every 2-3 months
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[@raenarichardson1]

I never call men “beautiful” but you areee 🥴😍

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thank you

[@LETMECHARMU1]

From the inside.. I always tell people that it's starts from the inside for hair and skin.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

That's a fact.

[@laurenlocd3180]

I’m obsessed with looking at loc videos lol

[@gregoryashley7963]

I was one of the people who requested a hair care video and I want to say thanks for making it. It was informative and gave different information than what I have seen on other videos. I had no idea soursop leaves were good for hair. I have the same brand you have and have just made tea out of it but it's good to know it has other benefits than what I was drinking it for. Thanks again, man! Looking forward to your next vid! Peace.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

That's great to hear! 🙏🏽

[@royalblue6747]

This is very informative and different, I enjoyed it. You should do more 👑

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@mindbodyandsoul5378]

@@BrandonAhmaud so happy for this I keep castor oil on my hair all the time now

[@mindbodyandsoul5378]

@@BrandonAhmaud when you say african black soap that's a bath soap right sorry family I got african black soap but never used for hair

[@BrandonAhmaud]

@@mindbodyandsoul5378 yes. The African black soap is usually an all in one (body wash and shampoo)

[@Savoyyaboy]

The greatest advice he gave was that if you keep your body clean on the inside it will show on the outside Jah bless my brother for the knowledge

[@TkeyahB]

Thank you, the moss and herb tips are elite

[@rodbullet3207]

Real work Real energy my brother. big up yourself

[@BrandonAhmaud]

I give thanks!

[@crystalanokam]

oh yeah I am DEFINITELY getting that satin loc cap, because the ones I get start slipping off my head after awhile. And the shower cap, jeez, i'm over here using groceries bags haha. great keys my brother!

[@BrandonAhmaud]

You won't be let down sis! The grocery bag is the black struggle 😂 Legendary. The go to for days when I couldn't find my shower cap. Thanks as always for tuning in!

[@crystalanokam]

@@BrandonAhmaud Of course! and With the water mix, do you refrigerate it when not in use or keep it out? When I made aloe vera water mix, I had to keep it in the fridge or it would go bad after a few days if left out.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

@@crystalanokam I have had no issues keeping it out.

[@crystalanokam]

@@BrandonAhmaud gotcha

[@DampBiscuitt]

Thanks for directing me here. Glad to see people in our community dropping such great info. Different from normal videos but great content

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thanks!

[@amandaleigh2526]

This was a quality video! You picked up on everything other maintenance videos are missing. Natural is best, thank you!!!!!

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Glad to hear! 🙏🏽

[@dpraytor2364]

Just started my free form dreads(two strand twist method) about two months ago...this was very helpful\informative. Good looks!

[@BrandonAhmaud]

No problem!

[@caraboyd7552]

Omg the guava leaf spray!!! I never thought of that! I always make tincture and oils but i love that idea! Thank you! Be blessed king! ✨

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thank you! You too!

[@diondremathis261]

Inside out, gotcha. I just got my two strand twist starter locs put in about a week ago. This will be very useful for the future, I'm definitely saving this video. Thanks for sharing brother!👏🏾

[@flabbyjekry5045]

Thanks you I started locking up in November 2021 now it’s 2023 my locks are near enough to shoulder length the tips was bang on

[@veronicagdowning]

Thank you for this video. Two takeaways: 1. I need to leave my hair the heck alone. After moisturizing, I am tempted to style it. And most times it’s in a tight style. This is my only set of Locs (four years) and I really need to start babying them more now than I had when I started. Two: I don’t drink nearly as much water as I should. And I don’t eat right. I’m not sure how to live without meat because of my environment and upbringing. But…I could do more to help the rest of my diet.

[@moonhoneymami]

I'm one year in and I feel the exact same way about my locs

[@jamjeveryday5489]

I loved the video man. Super inspirational! I just started my journey and posted on my channel. You've inspired me to make sure I dont quit

[@BrandonAhmaud]

You got this!

[@youngerudit2524]

how tf is nobody talking about how fucking long his loss got in 4 years

[@KBriana.Akanna_Lifestyle]

Gorgeous and loved your photos, you have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing

[@mrdiycarcustoms]

I just found your channel yesterday and I’ve now subscribed, I’m learning a lot and really enjoying your channel. Great video 👍🏾✌🏾

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Happy to hear!

[@sonyacollins5818]

I Love everything about this video.....please keep them coming.

[@123njohnson]

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[@BrandonAhmaud]

Yes, I actually did a video on it. Thanks kzbin.info/www/bejne/npvInWmHgN-NgcU

[@erickaransom236]

Thank you for the information!

[@jeffreyalston2978]

Great video. I just started my locs. Comb coils because my hair is about 3 inches. So mines is little macaroni 😂. Mine seems to be locking to the root so I will lift them up daily. Not sure if I should be doing that. Some of them are already bud and tight together and tomorrow will be one week. A friend of mine who have had locs a very long time told me lemon juice would loc them quick. But I found online that the lemon juice will also shrink them because of how much it draw the hair together. Anyone else ever used lemon juice?

[@danajones8788]

Thank you, great info.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thanks

[@Bonafide-mg6sq]

Thank you so much for this video, my Brother! I'll have to try out that mist from the guava leaf tea & cucumber compost tea. Sounds very healthy and with zero build-up. Much Respect! ✊

[@HerbNLocs]

Amazing video , great points ! Definitely like the focus on prioritizing the inside . You're 100% right ! We definitely need to be talking about this more in our community ! Thank you for sharing 🌱

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Exactly! Thanks for watching!

[@AtreyuLocs]

Very informative video, sir! Great video.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thank you family

[@dineosenoamadi7226]

I loved everything about the vid ...you thought us what we normally don't get from other videos...thank you for that and good bless you

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thevegancoolie]

Dope!! Nice growth brother

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thanks! The guava leaf spray is dope!

[@DaRealTarranceR]

congrats on 4 years and great information! locs look nice an healthy stay loc i subscribed to your channel one love!

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thanks King. I appreciate it

[@shak8507]

Love the vid. Alot of information I wasn't awear of. Thanks

[@brandonmoore7541]

Dang we started our loCcs the same year 4 years strong 💪🏿 💯

[@Nikitamoanaclarke]

Love the content! Can’t wait for the next 🙌

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thank you!

[@eniyeprojects1908]

Great video! Thanks for sharing those tips, very helpful.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OneShroomTooMany]

Excellent video brotha. We need this type of info locked or not

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Glad to hear! And you're right 💯

[@GodlyBeing420]

Scratch that just so the description lol. Keep up the great work brother I support you 100% very knowledgeable.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

I appreciate that

[@tyleetophbrown]

I’ve been taking Seamoss for about 2 yrs but for a total different reason, so that was cool

[@EliAtrxpstar]

I’m glad I found your channel💯. Can you do a video on taking care your skin but internally first. I have bad acne and I’m doing my best to fight it. I just don’t know what to eat or put in my body.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Fasting has def helped my skin turn out for the better

[@fosterfoster9913]

I enjoyed your video. Very informative.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@prettycautiousme5527]

Love the guava cucumber mist ima try ❤️

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Great! Let me know your thoughts on it.

[@short4sho2010]

Nice video and tips!

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Glad you found them helpful!

[@deidrajohn2426]

Video was great

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thanks!

[@user-es2gd2rl7z]

Had my dreads for 4 years and it hasn’t even reached my chin yet my hair grows very slowly

[@michaelsliders3421]

Change diet

[@user-es2gd2rl7z]

@@michaelsliders3421 to what exactly?

[@michaelsliders3421]

@@user-es2gd2rl7z 😂what do you eat? This man is a vegan

[@realmaureenoyakhilome]

It depends. If you pull it, is it long? It may be shrunken esp if you don’t retwist like he clearly does. Otherwise, you may want to wash your hair often, may be your scalp is clogged. I have washed my hair 5 to 7 days for the past 10 years and that’s what works for me. Then you may want to check your vitamin levels or get biotin , selenium: Otherwise, vegan or not; everyone’s hair grows.

[@paulinebaylock8740]

Great content👍🏾

[@DB101415]

Great, healthy tips! Your locs are beautiful!❤️❤️❤️

[@laurenceaugustsonMar21]

Very through very honest very detailed

[@TheFate285]

Bro very informative 💯

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Glad you think so!

[@duhvnlocs]

Great looking locs

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thank you!

[@GodlyBeing420]

Grand rising brother, just wanted to see if it was possible to list the foods that contribute to healthy hair? Also if you can tell me where you purchased your loc cap and shower cap its much appreciated.

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Peace, I listed where you can buy the loc caps in the description. Fasting, eating greens such as cucumbers, dandelion, fennel, mustard greens has helped. But avoiding toxic foods such as meat, dairy, soy has helped tremendously too.

[@redlifestylereview1351]

I have a question on beard growth. I have my Loc’s. But after fours years wow that’s nice. I watch the video. What can I buy for my beard. I am fighting on trying to grow it I just have that one spot that’s not growing. Issue with it moving slow meaning some spots aren’t filling in. Need help on better beard growth

[@stacie1st69moonrisingvenus9]

How do you off should someone re-twist or is that based on hair growth? Maybe something to add.... Does twisting often cause thinning at the root? Great video, Thank you!

[@stacie1st69moonrisingvenus9]

*How often should... Edited

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Excellent questions. I do believe twisting too often causes stress and thinning on the roots. I re-twist every 2 months..sometimes even longer.

[@stacie1st69moonrisingvenus9]

@@BrandonAhmaud Thank you!

[@mrshopping4794]

My brother do you have any links for the sleep cap I’m trying to get a good one I’m located in Australia thank you for all your amazing content. Blessings Fam

[@madisonmcmasters5869]

About how many locs do u have ?

[@supag2292]

Bless king

[@zachsmallwood5973]

I use satin pillowcases but no nightcap. Should I still cover my locs? 3 year locs

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Yes, I would recommend covering them while sleeping

[@SusieSue242]

Beautiful

[@kingbabyred3474]

I just started so I can't do all that tell me what will help a routine I don't have to do that much

[@soilsurvivor7166]

Enjoyed

[@ilfouco1541]

No offence to people who diet for hair growth, I’ve people who live rockstars, dye their hair and shii but still long and healthy locs. My hair ain’t that long but I when I eat a lot of protein it grows faster 🤷‍♂️

[@TyeseCooperStylist]

love

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Much love

[@Shanelle-xo]

❤️

[@BrandonAhmaud]

❤️🔥

[@86Kera]

How do you store the guava leaf spray ?

[@Sylvania-Frenchies]

Great video bro how often do you retwist your loc’s

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thanks. I'd say I retwist every 2 months

[@djefardeur7958]

Dope

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thanks

[@ashe1355]

this guys beautiful

[@vivianembery4588]

Nice video what black soap do u use?

[@BrandonAhmaud]

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[@wangarikamau1118]

Did you just say ‘tuonane baadaye’ at the end? 👁👁

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Yes 😁 I try to find clever ways to use Swahili to help make it stick

[@leilaatumah1864]

May I ask, why spring water?

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Hi, because it has the minerals good for our body.

[@mrzo4332]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BrandonAhmaud]

🙏🏽

[@lorrty1540]

Can I eat chicken?

[@BrandonAhmaud]

That's for you to decide

[@trustnooneatalltrustnoonea8658]

Damn ur a very Handsome Man 👀👀👀👀👀😳

[@BrandonAhmaud]

Thank you!

[@trustnooneatalltrustnoonea8658]

@@BrandonAhmaud Of course your welcome....