3 Years Later ⇢ What NO ONE told me about BRAID LOCS (What to Expect) | Desiree Marie

[@PRETTYDIMPLES01]

Hey that's me!! Lol thanks girl for the compliment. 😁😁

[@DesireeMarie]

How fun!! Thank you for commenting back! I have followed you forever and love your content ❤️

[@PRETTYDIMPLES01]

@@DesireeMarie awe thanks so much. I need to get back to making videos

[@DesireeMarie]

Please do! 🙏🏽❤️

[@TheProcessLife]

@prettydimples, I'll be subscribing. I'm in the process of taking my 2strand twists to braids instead...

[@mellochello77]

Im starting my loc journey myself. I am a man who loves to braid and is very good at it. I looked at the price to get locs and was like....👀 i aint paying that!!!!!!😂. Dont be intimidated yaw. We can start our own locs. We should all specialize in our hair and its many different styles we love. Stay safe family and keep your crown beautiful

[@Journey2sanctification]

Agreed! I have always been a DIY person when it comes to my hair in general. The cost of hair salons, in general, can be so expensive, even with traditional locs. I feel like when we start and maintain our locs on our own, there is a different type of appreciation for them I feel you!

[@kap849]

Preach!

[@gabanna837]

Same💀💀haidresser said $13,000 JMD ($130 US). Plaitted mine lastnight cause no way I'm paying that much for my very short hair.

[@DorGiftofGod]

So encouraged after reading this comment. I'm starting mine this weekend 😃

[@nikkigreen9570]

I totally agree I'm doing my own and will be done in a couple of days !!!! The prices are crazy......

[@AI-uk1qt]

I researched and looked at different styles for well over 6 months before I started. I'm now 16 1/2 months Loc'd. The best decision i could have ever made for my hair!

[@DesireeMarie]

Yas!! Congratulations and yes your locs are super versatile

[@IAmKimmyM]

In response to your Braidlocs CONS I'd say this from my experience: Braidlocs are similar to sisterlocs and we've all seen how full and dense sisterlocs can be. A person getting braidlocs needs to get parting sizes less than a half inch especially if they don't have a lot of hair density then go as small as possible. Any size bigger than less a half inch will prove disastrous. Also braidlocs need to be washed weekly and hydra-moisturized every other day or washed bi-weekly and hydra-moisturized every day to to create fluff and loosening of the braid pattern. To achieve fluff in your braidlocs you need a minimum of 400. I have 530 braidlocs. And shed-hair does sit in the braidloc, same as every other loc. Braidlocs need to mimic the pattern and process of sisterlocs in order to mature successfully.

[@susuilu]

Thanks for the info. I needed this

[@IAmKimmyM]

@@susuilu you’re very welcome 😊

[@ttgNiqqa]

How the hell does the amount of locs influence anything

[@juanasiac]

Facts size does matter with braidlocs if u goin for a fuller look...If u not then cool

[@gracereborn2150]

Thank you! Q1, do you use wax on braid locks? Q2, which is the best recommended moisturizer to use?

[@shaunteltaylor9750]

I’m starting my daughter loc journey with braids , she love her braid locs & I styled . So we’re trusting the process, she’s 7

[@tikaroxanne7286]

I have thin hair that’s why I was thinking about doing braidlocs. I feel like twists or coils will come out 💁🏾‍♀️

[@Journey2sanctification]

Hey there! I saw an awesome KZbin channel that did a video on braidlocs with fine hair. Check it out and see what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqKcfqRvfa1ob8k

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

Mine washed right out!

[@angiecrowell3901]

So I can retwist my braid Locs and not interlock??

[@qu33n.v31]

@@angiecrowell3901 Yupp !

[@aprilbrown8516]

If you have thin hair you should do two strain or coils. It adds volume and makes it looks full.

[@respectyourself8626]

I agree with the curls at the end. I love that my hair does that !!

[@phatcutie35]

I have braid locs and I'm a year and two months,and now my locs look like traditional locs by retwisting and never touching the length of my locs except for washing no palm rolling and definitely no interlocking. My braid pattern is definatley gone to the eye (I can still feel them)but I attribute that to only braiding down from root to a certain point they filled in very nicely.

[@DesireeMarie]

You're so right. Congrats on crossing over one whole year! 💕

[@angelagrimes7055]

phatcutie35 hi what braid pattern or parting system did you use?

[@phatcutie35]

@@angelagrimes7055 Hi ,mines are brick layer pattern I have between 82 -84 locs. To be completely honest I maintain my own locs so my back locs pattern has been lost a long time ago but it doesn't bother me .and I dont have any thinning .I'm @cici gittens on Instagram I dont have a lot of pics but if you are interested in seeing them that's where you will find me

[@phatcutie35]

@Hazel Green Eyes if you would like to see them I'm a@cici gittens on Instagram

[@wesujohnson8341]

@@phatcutie35 this is awesome I am starting locks tomorrow micro braid locks this makes me feel better I was so worried if the braid locks will look good. You answer all my questions. I will definitely do Brsids. Low maintenance.

[@TheSkyhazFallen]

You cant tell what your getting until years down the line with locs. If you dye your locs when they grow longer you may nottice weak spots. Locs popping off. If you go too small bc you want that 'neatness" the locs will continue to compact as they mature and you may be facing breakage down the line. My locs are 10 years old. You dont want to have hair down your back and have to think about cutting it all off bc you went to small.

[@Journey2sanctification]

Thank you for this, I've been contemplating micro braids to get a similar look to sisterlocks. I don't mind braiding them a bit thicker.

[@nikkigreen9570]

I am currently installing my braidlocs and this vidoe helped me out alot❤❤❤ thanks

[@MinisterGwendolynOne2OneGrace]

I am starting for the second time. Very informative. I feel much more confident this time. Thank You

[@Giggra]

You do not need to cut off your braided portion if it takes too long to loc. There is a YT lady that eventually upbraided her unlocked portion and interlocked from end of loc to tip of the newly unbraided loc. Key point. Dont make your braids tight. If they are lose down the length of the braid they will loc faster. I am 21 months into my small (not micro) braidloc journey. I have always interlocked. The style I was going for was a lot smaller than traditional and larger than sisterlocs. So a thicker version of sisterlocs. Most of my locs in the back are fully locked. My middle and front are about 30%. I doubt that I will unbraid and interloc. But you never know....As my locs mature I do miss my curly ends. Zero regrets.

[@DesireeMarie]

Congratulations on your 21 months of having braid locs ❤️ Sounds like you have it going quite well!

[@Giggra]

@@DesireeMarie thank you. I've been watching your videos for s very long time on my tv so I cant always reply...but i always "like". I'm proud of you. I've watched you grow from getting your first appartment with Twinky, getting married and now becoming an entrepreneur. #BlackGirlMagic 😍💪

[@ariellebenjamin1347]

Wild that I know you and this was the first search that came up! I love to see you shining :)

[@belleveHER]

Thanks so much for making this video. It was very informative. I've been contemplating whether to do a twist or braids and you've answered my questions

[@briathomas5310]

When I had my braidlocs, my braid pattern disappeared after about 8 months or so. So how long you see the braid pattern depends on your hair type.

[@mstaylor1073]

What is your hair type?

[@abettelley]

Do the braid locs thicken up i had mine done and they look too thin

[@briathomas5310]

@@mstaylor1073 fine 4a/4b

[@briathomas5310]

@@abettelley yeah. They thicken up a lot!

[@briathomas5310]

@@abettelley how long have you had them?

[@bettymiranda9129]

I have 352 braidlocs, I've been locked 3 1/2yrs. Best decision I've ever made. I interlocked the whole time, until last month. I retwisted all of them. So much damn faster and better. I will continue to retwist them instead of interlocking. It's best for me I feel ❤

[@DesireeMarie]

Awesome! 352 braid locs?! Your hair must be luscious 😍 It sounds like you have a great handle on your loc journey. I pray all the best for you! ❤️

[@bettymiranda9129]

@@DesireeMarie Awww thank you so much 😘

[@jaeda88]

Hi, Please share why you prefer twisting the regrowth over interloc'ing..

[@kaykayscofield]

Cosmic Soul What is interlock

[@charminegreaves4914]

Hi ,I started my braid lock journey about 2 months now, my hair have a c curl, very thick and is about half way down my back and it was economical for me to do it myself, I watched lots of videos and have retighten once since instillation also washed weekly due to my active lifestyle, I love them, my only concern is that they will get thicker as time go by but I will monitor it. Palm roll or 2 strand twist was not an option, I'm looking forward to my journey. Thank you, you were very informative.

[@bobbycampos6576]

I know this is an older video but I loved it, thank you. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@chloejames9931]

I dont have locs...but braid locs were suggested to me because of my hair texture. But I had no idea of the ins and outs. Great video

[@sholafabolasi]

I have braid/micro locs 498 of them that I interlock and I love them!

[@susuilu]

Do you interlock it yourself or do you get professional help? And how long does an interlock session take

[@wesujohnson8341]

I want exactly that do o have to interlock everything two weeks

[@redcardinal4]

@@wesujohnson8341 6-8 weeks. More frequent tightening may cause thinning.

[@wait4karma]

Thank you so much for doing this so detailed..... I’m struggling because my friend comb coiled my hair and the top of my hair untwisted because my hair is very loose curly on top so I took it all down and started two strand twisting and it also un twisted... I got frustrated and did one braid and thought it looked so thin so I searched KZbin and seen your video.... thank goodness I watched it, because I don’t want that scalp/parted thin look.... I will try to figure this out better tomorrow because it’s 12:30 AM.. lol. Thank you for your video

[@terriaaron]

I really ❤ your video. So detailed and straight to the POINT!!

[@lesliedavidson2127]

This was soo helpful! I silk pressed my hair and damaged the ends so two strand twists wouldn't hold so I am trying braiding. The ends are gonna be a challenge but I'm just not comfortable cutting them off just yet as I'd like to retain my length. Thank you so much for this video! It has been super helpful.

[@juanasiac]

Based on ur pic that u took I thing that for each square in ur set there shoulda been at least 4 locs...I don't think it was the locs pers say like u said ur density isn't that full so smaller parting woulda been fuller and maybe u woulda been more secure then...Even though starting with twist u gonna get juicy thick locs off top my daughter started hers that way

[@andrearobinson9222]

It looks like the new growth being twisted is when the budding begins. For short hair those braids are just the tips of future locks 😊😊😊😊

[@joannd.5410]

Great video and thank you! I want a fuller look as well

[@sonyadenise74]

I’m researching braid microlocs now and I can see from your pictures that your parts were not microparts. I’m looking at Belle Microlocs Braids or Rootlocks Braids.

[@csimmzy]

Hey girl. I know what you mean about less dense hair and big braids lol. Even back when I would do box braids on my loose hair, having fewer, bigger braids made me feel Uncomfortable af. Love the video. I have smaller 2 strand twists that i've interlocked and that decision was based entirely on our volume concerns that you were talking about

[@EbiereFavour]

Nice video! I'm looking to start my loc journey with braid locs. I'm currently in relaxed hair (3 months since a perm). Do you think I should makes my braids tight or loose? I want to braids to transition to locs quick!

[@ISGSAGE]

I always wondered the name of this hairstyle was once I saw Andre from victorious his hair was so dope to me as a kid

[@Demieslife]

I have 4c hair and I’m trying the braid locks I don’t have any hair products but cantu leave in conditioner and hair oil. I don’t really use the conditioner I’ve only used it once

[@kraxykam7242]

I have a question. I just started my locs with braids, but what did you first use to wash your hair and how long did u wait for a retwist?

[@1creativeview748]

Very helpful! I am trying to figure out how I want to start my locs!

[@Geechee_Chick]

I started my journey about maybe 8 or 9 weeks ago with braids. I have two sizes all over my hair, tiny braids and small braids. Some of a bit larger since I did accidentally interlocked some and others I did so purposefully

[@jacobmata1895]

4 weeks into my plaits to locs straight silky hair so let's see how it goes

[@savageboi4347]

It’s been a year since you’ve posted this comment, How’s your braids locs been?

[@powerfulgodfrey7805]

Do the braids locks after 1 month inter lock it with the chochet pin period

[@angelheart7756]

I want to start with braidslocks i don't know if it's okay. I always wanted locks

[@killa_kam3992]

You blessed me cuz the “professionals” def don’t answer back they must don’t want money or leave you on read it’s completely weird

[@queenrae91]

My loctician interlocked my hair and it looks like a braid. I’m wondering if this pattern will fade and look like a normal traditional loc?

[@aprilbrown8516]

Yes it fades

[@U-made-aint-u]

I have a question I got braid starter locs and I don't know when I can get it wet. Should I wait or will it still loc when it gets wet over time

[@sheilaandfrank]

Here watching

[@weotalks2810]

Im Freeformed 30 years....my Son BraidLOCS 8YEARS Down his Back..

[@cynthiaholland13]

Y'all the experts and need a challenge!!

[@billycommander2430]

Sorry about this I do have braids locks over a year now my slow 😭 ass country daughter b doing my hair I'm her guinea pig 🤪 but now I would like them fat like me , what b best for me braids my braids together or sew them and do I grease my scalp .... Thanks and Hugs

[@robbiedomingue5293]

My son had breads and I tried to interlock them it was not good he had his for a year and a half now and they have grew but I was still interlocking and it was not what I thought it would be so I’m going to start Dreads on his breadsticks

[@zakariavancea6730]

What's the difference between braids and plaits? If I braid or plait my hair will it turn into dreads on its own?

[@zakariavancea6730]

I'm thinking to start with braids then wait for it to turn to dreads then plait my dreads?

[@jashaiwilliams7254]

It’s the same thing. Plaiting it is braiding it, basically. If you leave them up, they will eventually loc on their own.

[@SeventimesLighter]

You have eerie it after 6 weeks

[@amario5028]

I have 76 2 strand twist

[@shelhul2luv]

Thanks a lot.. that was really really helpful

[@LongLiveChino]

I got hair texture like lil pump n ozuna how should i get my dreads crotche needle or braidloc

[@yamii5164]

Do crochet needle

[@putthatonmelove6760]

Mine is different so mine isn’t that skinny

[@amc5048]

To start locs is it ok to braid at the base then 2 twist the rest of your hair??

[@DesireeMarie]

Great question! I think that is a good idea that way you prevent unraveling at the roots and they stay neat longer.

[@BadInfluence-cw4rm]

thanks that was really informative

[@simplyblessed8452]

Very informative... Thank you!

[@royyoung7008]

Thank u been so help, so I subscribe

[@DesireeMarie]

Thank you so much! Welcome ❤️❤️❤️

[@diamsyal4967]

I can't part. Ugh. Only thing stopping me from doing my daughters. I part crooked. Even when I think it's straight lmao

[@denyx2834]

The tiny locks are a no go your head with always be in pain

[@southengirl1]

Thanks a lot!

[@iamKingKamal]

I started mine ty

[@statuss8465]

Thank you! Very informative

[@Oonagh72]

The one thing about braid locs that I don’t like (very personal) is that I can’t stand the way small braids feel. It is something so weird to me! It is the only con I personally see of small braid locs. This other girl here on KZbin look down her braids after a year or two and interlocked the braids to get rid of the braid pattern.

[@DesireeMarie]

Totally understand... braids could be really stiff

[@shaniyamullins347]

Thank u very nice

[@VioletVisionVlogs]

Ya know, I didn't even hear about braidlocks until after I got my dreads. This was very informative!

[@DesireeMarie]

Thank you girl ❤️ So glad you enjoyed!

[@KizziBee1]

90 locs is a lot tho 🤣 I have 50

[@its.dayday__]

Kizzi-ann Lemessy I have 61 😫

[@claudyaferraz5683]

Bonsoir tu peux activé les sub titre en français bisous

[@LoveisKiing]

This is so random, but you resemble Holly Robinsons Peete lol

[@shelisset6196]

Sisterlocks are not braids and a good portion of the pictures you showed are Sisterlocks

[@graceokamukuku3275]

A good portion of the pictures she showed are braidlocs, do your research.

[@graceokamukuku3275]

Sisterlocks are not braidlocs for sure, they are interlocks.

[@michellehunter2993]

Braidloc turns into microloc aftertime.

[@shelisset6196]

@@graceokamukuku3275 the only reason I put that comment because I have watched those ladies on their Sisterlocks KZbin channels. I’m not saying all of them are but a good bit are. I could be mistaken but I recognize some of the pictures from other channels.

[@carolinekabi1116]

So the best locs to start with is braidlocks

[@DesireeMarie]

caroline kabi not exactly. It all depends on how you want your locs to look in the long run and your hair type. Braids could give a thinner look while twists/coils create fuller more thicker locs

[@carolinekabi1116]

And doesn't it mean they will never be thick again even after retaching

[@carolinekabi1116]

Then my hair type is 3B

[@DesireeMarie]

caroline kabi it could get somewhat thicker but it will not expand as much as it could. Braids constrict the hair

[@carolinekabi1116]

Then my hair is so long. But thanks for your advice I really appreciate so much

[@PrettiBoiMicah]

Dense-est is not a word…😳🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️