*DETAILED* Loc Journey Tips and Tricks From Trial and Error Being 1 Year Locd |What I Have Learned

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[@holisticflo]

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[@chezyteddie]

“Neglect vanity” WHEW!!!! If you can make it through those first months you can make it through anything. My locs have taught me to be so much more confident.

[@holisticflo]

Thats facts! Something I learned earlier on in my loc journey too

[@ArtHustlerAcademy]

The minute I stopped using oil, my hair stays hydrated and so soft. My scalp is also happy with the change. I haven’t used oil for months! I only use rose water every day or every other day

[@holisticflo]

So glad you found that thing just right for you and your locs! 🙌🏾 Oils definitely aren't necessary for everyone

[@lisaductan1894]

That's actually the opposite for me. When I was just the spray. My hair was SUPER DRY. When I moisturize with alittle oil. It was so much better. Less dandruff. I had so much dandruff when my hair was super dry and my hair was softer.

[@pthechief7035]

This natural beauty and self love is the most attractive thing ever!

[@holisticflo]

Thank you! ☺️

[@wslaise]

So true! Vanity will make the early stages difficult

[@holisticflo]

Yes, i only recently realized this and it changed the game for me

[@chillimash4616]

I love That you don't make sense but make sense at the same time

[@holisticflo]

Lmaooo thank you

[@mcsmith35]

Love your locs and really loving your eyebrows, don't see too many natural eyebrows nowadays on young women but yours look really nice! 😊

[@holisticflo]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

[@newworldlord643]

i was literally staring so hard like WOW GORGEOUS!!! BROWS!!

[@CurlMvrck]

I love your personality!! Great video!

[@fezeka]

Definitely the most helpful video I've watched. I love your aura, it's so peaceful.

[@holisticflo]

So glad you enjoyed the vid and it was helpful. And thank you that’s a great compliment 😁

[@DB101415]

Great tips. You locs are flourishing.❤️❤️❤️

[@holisticflo]

Thank you! ❤️🙏🏾

[@Coco-hl8vg]

These are the best tips I've heard so far, great video, you look so beautiful ❤️

[@holisticflo]

Thank you! Im so glad you enjoyed the video and I appreciate the comment ❤️

[@jahleelhunte4140]

Out of all the videos I’ve watched over the 10 months of my loc journey, this is the most helpful for me🙌🏾

[@holisticflo]

So glad it was helpful for you! 🙏🏾

[@kountessalexander]

So helpful thank you. I’ve been loc’d for 10 months. Love my loc journey, feel so free. 🙌🏿

[@holisticflo]

Thank you for your comments! 🙏🏾

[@mcsmith35]

Lovin your locs and eyebrows, great and informative video thanks!! 😍

[@holisticflo]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

[@mcsmith35]

@@holisticflo you're very welcome

[@TonyaR213]

I have a few flat locs too and I have been wearing a bonnet since day 1. The longest I go without a retwist is 3 months. Right now it’s been 2 months and I really want to keep it going. I love how thick my roots are. I will be 2yrs loc’d in March and my 2 strand twist pattern hasn’t went away. I be looking at my locs sometimes and be like these look like kinky twist. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@otf.3476]

can i see 👀

[@holisticflo]

I would like to see too I know its beautiful! Congrats on almost 2 years in the journey

[@fearlessslick9795]

same

[@TonyaR213]

I tried to upload a profile pic, I am not sure if it can be seen. I am not good at these u tube features, Lol

[@msj570]

I'm with you on this no retwist, I'm 30 months in and haven't retwisted in a year and going forward.

[@holisticflo]

Yess! Feels so good 🙌🏾

[@naturalcandigirl]

Oooh I wanna see!! 😊

[@sandiledumiso8989]

Okay your locs are amazing, but your eyebrows are everything! Keep shining 👑

[@holisticflo]

Awww thank you! That was so encouraging ☺️

[@JuicyRussianMartini]

Fam I'm thinking the same thing. Just gorgeous 😍

[@holisticflo]

@@JuicyRussianMartini thank you!

[@lindag.3532]

Finally someone mentioned the dirty hair on the pillow issue! I have never slept directly on my pillow even before having loc’s!!

[@holisticflo]

Yes when I realized this it became so clear to me why I was having so many breakouts on my face

[@roneal7190]

That part... We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Facts! Thank you for taking a moment from your journey to share and provide your style of guidance.

[@holisticflo]

Thank you for your comment! So glad you enjoyed the video as well and Im glad it provided some insight for you

[@roneal7190]

@@holisticflo I've been on a personal loc journey since July of 2021. It has definitely been a journey of do's and don'ts, trial and error. I watch various videos on KZbin from people on their journey, such as yourself, and try to find my own path with the information. I found it useful from you mentioning distilled water. I was using purified drinking bottled water in a spray bottle, but switched to the distilled water.

[@holisticflo]

@@roneal7190 I’m so glad you’re finding what works for you and your journey! And Im also glad this video was helpful for you

[@blu_rey8656]

Very informative content. Subscribed!

[@holisticflo]

So glad you enjoyed it! That means so much

[@beottamurray9974]

FYI: you have to use penetrating oils, olive oil, avocado oil etc…these oils don’t create a barrier which block moisture. All oils aren’t penetrating which causes more dryness and prevent moisture. I use olive oil and avocado oil once a week and spray Rosewater.

[@holisticflo]

Thanks for the insight!

[@texasgoddess323]

Great hair and eyebrows! New sub!🤗

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@Tra_C]

Early in my loc journey. Thx for these great tips, they will serve me well💚 Where can I find that jumbo bonnet?

[@ShadowtheKid]

I find your vernacular captivating; I also really appreciate a lot of what you had to share especially around using a bonnet instead of the durag Gonna give the bonnet a go from now on - hoping to see great results, again.. thanks for sharing

[@holisticflo]

Ayye thank you on the vernacular! That’s actually a great compliment that I don’t hear often. And glad the video was helpful.

[@babybaglady]

love it here!

[@holisticflo]

So glad you enjoy it here!💜

[@marcusbaptiste7424]

Happy 2 years loc'd

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!!!

[@twink6235]

I agree I feel as if your a person that wants your hair to be perfect all the time or in order or always neat and retwisted then locs aren't for you. Im now 11 months loc's in which I get a retest every 2 months. Yet I enjoy my hair when its not tamed I enjoy the freedom that my hair has to be in its natural form.

[@holisticflo]

Yes freeform and/or semi freeform is exactly that...freeing

[@holisticflo]

Yes free form or semi free-form locs are so freeing and glad you found what works out best for you 🙌🏾

[@NRS8963]

I’ve had locs since 2014. I went Freeform in 2016. I love it because it reflects me. I’ve avoided making any videos because I didn’t feel like anyone would watch. Hair isn’t important. The energy of it is. We are energy. Why not share it? I subbed. You have inspired me!

[@holisticflo]

That sounds like a beautiful journey. Thank you for your comment! And i definitely think you should still make videos about locs if you want to. Others love to see it and i love how mine inspired you. Thank you so much for the support ✨🙏🏾

[@naturalcandigirl]

You teaching in this video girl! But chile....I can no longer sleep with anything on my head. I sweat a lot (pre menopause...idk). So the satin pillowcase works for me! I have 5 of them so I use a different one every night because I notice my cheeks breakout if I reuse the same one! 😊

[@holisticflo]

Thanks for your comment! Thats a great suggestion to have multiple silk pillowcases and change them every single night!

[@MrBparke]

This is a good video.

[@holisticflo]

Thank you! 🙌🏾

[@iamkadian]

I love this video

[@holisticflo]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@madysoncanada3177]

I have 4a and I’m 4 months in and haven’t had my first retwist yet because I want my hair to do it’s on thing for now from watching your videos

[@holisticflo]

I love it 😊👏🏾👏🏾 keep going thats so beautiful thank you for your comments

[@greyperaza7765]

How have you combatted unraveling?

[@luvlocs06]

I haven't used oil in my hair in about 3 or 4 months. *For me* it's working well and my locs are thriving! I realize this doesn't hold true for everyone. But for me and my scalp (I have seborrheic dermatitis) no oils has been the key!

[@holisticflo]

Yes, Im so glad you emphasized *for me* because its so true. All we can do is share what our story is and hope that it is helpful for one person or another

[@SonOfDust]

Wise and beautiful🖤

[@holisticflo]

Thank you ❤️

[@SonOfDust]

@@holisticflo you're welcome,nuff love and respect🙏🏾

[@deynsejamed9817]

Thanks for sharing yr video im one of them who use oils in my hair because it feels dry and my hair is thinning but it does not help the situation;; I also started my hair with locks extension but every thing I use in my hair don't seam to work Many times I feel like cutting it out caz for one it's itching all the time it's dry; the oils don't help; it's thinning; n I feel like I hv run out of options

[@holisticflo]

Hi, thanks for watching. I'm not sure how long you have had your extensions, but i do know that the starter phase is the most itchy for the scalp because its getting used to locking.

[@PinotsDream]

💛

[@holisticflo]

💙

[@eeveelop5310]

❤️I LOVE YOU❤️.❤️

[@holisticflo]

Sending love to you too! ☺️❤️

[@HandsthatglorfiyJesus]

Think n natural hair 👌🏾✨

[@antonioharris5068]

Very informative video. Sub + 👍🏾

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@lmao9179]

If I only used beeswax twice is it too late to switch so there is no build up?? I’m in my second month

[@holisticflo]

No it’s not too late. I would say make sure you wash your hair really good so you have as fresh as a foundation as possible

[@nwajeikossi2304]

Please what do you use for your skin

[@holisticflo]

To wash my face, i use Nubian Heritage's Lemongrass and Tea Tree soap, then i put which hazel on then spray with rosewater

[@hannahbrown7109]

Are triangle parts ok? What’s the main difference between these and the regular square ones ? Thank you

[@shaniagrant9449]

Personally, I think triangle parts look cool but you have to go to a good loctitian to get them right. Also retwisting may be a bit of a struggle when self maintaining because you have to be careful to get the correct parts when separating locs after a wash.

[@holisticflo]

Triangle parts are completely okay. Its sort of the same concept as diamonds parts. They just tend to need more frequent maintenance to keep them neat. The main difference between triangle and square is just the shape of the parts. In my opinion, they don’t affect the look of the locs any differently than one another

[@Siphesiwe_Precious]

hi, i am 2 weeks loc'd, and they are so thin. how can i make them thick?

[@holisticflo]

I can't guarantee any results from these things but you could try: -going longer in between retwists -try less product on your locs Also, you just started your journey and they thicken out over time

[@itzmarzb4935]

i love u

[@abgrj6902]

You have nice eyebrows

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@juanitacroftgriffin7673]

Ok….so wash my hair with distilled water also??

[@holisticflo]

I highly recommend doing that if you can. There are water filters you can buy to put on you’re shower head

[@tufayelahmedraju4996]

I have sent you a message regarding to your KZbin channel. I hope it will add value for your channel. Anyway I am looking forward to kind response|.

[@lehlohonolomakhetha9357]

Lolo

[@eprohoda]

CCool movie)

[@laolualuko9417]

Why don't you palm roll your hair?

[@holisticflo]

I don’t see any need to for myself

[@suspiciousmindz4773]

Your super beautiful

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@TonyaR213]

I have a few flat locs too and I have been wearing a bonnet since day 1. The longest I go without a retwist is 3 months. Right now it’s been 2 months and I really want to keep it going. I love how thick my roots are. I will be 2yrs loc’d in March and my 2 strand twist pattern hasn’t went away. I be looking at my locs sometimes and be like these look like kinky twist. 🤷🏽‍♀️