Does Your Hair Grow Away From Your Locs?

[@AtreyuLocs]

To see the BRAID TECHNIQUE, click below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKvdinxsfrB9irc

[@jess_merch]

Yes, currently dealing with this. I was all about leaving my regrowth alone (don't like my scalp showing) and I've realized that the loose hair that is supposed to be in my locks isn't and my locs are getting a bit thinner. Yikes!

[@AtreyuLocs]

Yes, it's quite the conundrum. The good thing is that you know what's going on.

[@ehrachaelny]

The main reason why I Love your videos is because you tell us the problems as well as the victories with your hair loc journey. Bravo! My hair grows Away from my Locs, and I have had thinning. You've saved my Locs once again.👏👏👏👍

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you very much! I like to keep it real and let people know that there's no perfect journey. There are struggles along the way but solutions as well. It just makes you love your locs that much more, in my opinion, because you've literally cared for them :) I'm happy that you're finding the content enjoyable and helpful. Thanks for letting me know!

[@newdiffrentbetter]

I’m trying the braid method on one of my locs with my last retwist so I’m looking forward to seeing if it works. Thanks for that close up of the marrying tangled locs, that’s my hair 😩, separating them can be unbearable if I go too long between retwists. I do mine every 5-6 weeks, I tried 7.5 weeks once and was ready to throw my whole head away it hurt so bad 😢. But the info you gave is spot on, so glad you’re back!🙌🏽

[@AtreyuLocs]

I have high hopes for the braid technique on your locs. Let me know how it goes, if you remember. And yeah, sometimes it's good to show those close-up shots so that you can really see what's going on. I'm glad but sorry to hear that I'm not the only one who has crazy marriages. Btw, you'll find that perfect frequency with which to do your maintenance with time. The braid technique may help to inform that decision too. Thanks for writing me! :)

[@preciousmccullough109]

Thank you for talking about this, you are the only person to mention this that I have found. I’m freeforming and had issues now I use the braid technique to help

[@AtreyuLocs]

You're very welcome! I'm happy to hear that the braid technique has helped you. I don't know why more people are not talking about this issue. Hopefully my video will be shared with the people who really need to know. Thanks for writing me :)

[@oluyemisibamidele4792]

@@AtreyuLocs thank you very much. You are the first person i am hearing this from

[@oluyemisibamidele4792]

I am four years and 2 month in my Loc journey. I have not had a re-twist in almost 5 months. is it okay for me to re-twist 2-3 times a year? I want to install crochet braids now

[@AtreyuLocs]

That’s unfortunate but I’m happy that you found some information on it. Thanks for letting me know 🙂

[@AtreyuLocs]

Sure, just make sure your locs are not thinning out from the new growth growing away. I went an entire year without retwisting though 🙂 Congrats on 4 x 2 btw!

[@kieanariggins9137]

I finally found a video on my issue! 🙏 my whole head does this 😭😭

[@AtreyuLocs]

You’re very welcome! A lot of people have said that. I don’t know why it’s not talked about more on KZbin. Btw, the braid technique has worked wonders for me. Good luck 🤞🏾🙂

[@luvlocs06]

So can we talk about the glasses?!Loving the glasses! Also really love that you're going in depth with this issue. So many people don't know this. As I think I told you before, I did this braid technique with my 1st set. I used to twist the loose hair around my loc but it didnt stay. Out of frustration I thought to try braiding it 8 years into my 1st loc journey and it worked well! I've been doing this technique for almost 6 year (last set and this one) as needed.

[@AtreyuLocs]

Hahaha...thank you. The glasses are just my computer glasses which block out blue light and UV light. It's to combat macular degeneration. I'm happy to hear that they're stylish as well as useful lol On to the topic at hand... I just feel like so many loc'ers are still in the dark about hair growing away from locs. I'm trying my best to get the word out but I wish other people would speak on it to help the dissemination of information. I guess I will have to just rely on Sebbies to share my videos in the meantime all the while continuing to make more videos about it. I'm glad the braid technique has been helpful and I'm not surprised. It definitely holds the hair in place much better than when you twist it around the loc. I also used to do that technique. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@Hazel5994]

I didn't know this was a thing. Thanks for sharing. I've been locd 2years&8 months and I haven't had a retwist in 2 months and noticed this issue. I always thought maybe I'm just going to be frizzy Izzy for life 🤣

[@AtreyuLocs]

You're very welcome! Yes, it's crazy but it's definitely a thing. You're going to love the braid technique! Let me know how it goes :)

[@teebabyh9826]

Thanx for this info. I’m 2 months in and very impatient LOL...keep the videos coming!

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thanks! And don't worry that time will fly by. The you don't pay attention to your locs, the faster they seem to grow :)

[@mazznaturals]

Great Video Sebatreyu as always! You helped save my Locs by using the braid technique its amazing 👌🏾 it really does work! Love those cool 😎 glasses 👓 by the way! 😊

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you, MAZZ! Yes, we definitely know how well the braid technique works from personal experience :) And thanks, the glasses are just my computer glasses lol. I wear them to prevent macular degeneration. They block out UV and blue light. I'm glad they're stylish though :)

[@4evalocd660]

My hair grows away as well & a semi freeform yes they are thining lost 2 locs but I'm going forward thank u for another technic hope i can try before any more pop off💜💜✌✌♾loc'D

[@AtreyuLocs]

I'm sorry to hear that some are thinning and that you've lost 2 but happy to hear that you're not giving up. The braid technique really helped my problematic locs. I'm hoping it can do the same for you. Sending positivity your way :)

[@ladybeecreation3342]

Thank you for the knowledge because I I'm looking so I can start my lock journey. That makes so much sense✌🏾🐝✌🏾

[@AtreyuLocs]

DeVoria QueenBee333 You're very welcome. I'm happy the video was helpful. And congrats on the decision to start your own loc journey. The community is pretty great 🙂

[@lisar9644]

Thank you for this! So helpful and informative.

[@AtreyuLocs]

You are very welcome. I’m glad it was helpful 🙂

[@Scintillius]

i dont know why i keep lying to myself and trying to freeform. My hair at the front of my head definitely grows away from my locs and I need to retwist it often. Thanks for making these videos, always gives me a reality check

[@AtreyuLocs]

Your very welcome. I'm so happy that the video has helped. Thanks for writing me!

[@graysontaylorgt]

Hair grows away from locs, but I’m deciding to deal with the results because im tired of not having a thick foundation of hair. Living with persistent thinning is not ideal. If a loc falls off, it falls off.

[@AtreyuLocs]

Oh, don’t give up! Just braid the new growth into the loc! I promise you, it works and you don’t have to do it super often.

[@MarlonOwnsYourCake]

My thing I'm doing now is just twisting those loose hairs together into little baby locs and letting them merge with the ones next to them

[@AtreyuLocs]

Nice! I’m glad you got something that’s working for you🙂

[@canbb3811]

Thanks for this. I was all ready to go see a trichologist. But to clarify, how is this different from breakage? Isn't the hair just breaking away from the loc but not thinning at the scalp or shedding?

[@AtreyuLocs]

Great question! I'll be posting a video later today answering this question.

[@CharleneMuchunu]

great explanation. especially the drawing

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you!

[@angie101972]

Great video! I know mine grows alway. Reason I’ll be doing a retwist soon

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you for watching! It really is a good thing to know :)

[@EssenceofGod5657]

Hey Bro Seb...great vid .....so are you saying that you can not semi freeform if your hair grows away from your locs because your locs will become thin?❤️✌🏾& blessings

[@AtreyuLocs]

I answered your question in the video I just posted.

[@consciouscrypto3090]

Might it instead be a question of their natural loc size being larger than they're trying to maintain?

[@AtreyuLocs]

That’s an interesting point. I, however, don’t know if locs have a “natural size”. And if so, what determines that? I suppose if it does exist, then it could serve as a possible explanation for why hair grows away from the loc. But for me, I have locs of all different sizes and my hair grows away so I’m less inclined to see it as a viable explanation. Thanks for giving your thoughts!

[@4evalocd660]

Atreyu this video helped me soo much I now a year later inter🔒every 3months tanxs my 🔒bro🤎🤎✌🏾✌🏾 4eva🔒'D

[@AtreyuLocs]

I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks for the update!!

[@rasheemgreedyman8255]

Greeting's my dreadlocks grow with my locks.!!!💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AtreyuLocs]

Greetings bro! I'm so jealous!! But I'm happy for you. Good stuff!

[@Williamtheartistt]

can you trick yourself into thinking ur hair is growing into your locs ? I did instant locs and I didnt want my hair combining so i put rubber bands at the roots. I have had them for almost 2 months

[@AtreyuLocs]

Time will tell. See how the hair is growing after 6 months. If it’s still growing into the locs, then you’re good 👌🏾

[@karinadontstop]

Hey Seb, you always coming through with the tips and knowledge. The top of my head is like this. I can't go past a month for a retwist. I have a challenging head of hair lol and you've answered all of my questions. #1dreadlockyoutuber

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you so much! I’m happy to be helpful. Thanks for taking the time to let me know🙏🏾

[@mandym918]

Thank you. I'm 7 weeks into my journey and I noticed that my locs are growing in this way i can see alot of growth but all from my roots. I thought everyone's grew this way? I wasn't clear from your video how this can cause breakage? Is this in the case of mature locs?

[@AtreyuLocs]

You're very welcome! Breakage can occur because if that new growth is not incorporated into the appropriate locs, then the locs will thin out over time. But because you are only 7 weeks into your journey (Congrats btw!) then you should n't have to worry too much about it as your locs are still forming at this point. I'll make a video going into more depth. Thanks for the question! :)

[@mandym918]

@@AtreyuLocs okay thank you for this video it addressed my primary question about the amount of hair growing from my roots. It sounds silly but I had so much roots from week 3 i thought it was hair coming OUT OF my starter locs (I have the coil method). I wonder if the growth will always be this quick. Maybe it will slow down once I am fully locked. I already have budding from week 4/5. Love

[@AtreyuLocs]

You’re very welcome. Yeah, what you’re experiencing is pretty normal. Btw congrats on the budding! I also started budding after my first month. Exciting times!!🙂

[@laurenlocd3180]

I’m going on three weeks and I found three loose strands . It’s so annoying !

[@AtreyuLocs]

Riight! 😂 I feel ya!

[@wincharlotte8448]

Plz make a video on the braid in technique

[@AtreyuLocs]

Oh, I already have one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKvdinxsfrB9irc

[@juliaelaine3326]

1st one here! Love ya channel ❤️

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you so much!!

[@nmbr8of11]

Thanks for the info

[@AtreyuLocs]

You're very welcome!

[@Juniperberry1]

Can a person free form if their hair grows away from the locs?

[@AtreyuLocs]

Good question. I think they'd have to start out free form as that would allow the hairs to combine as they see fit. The trouble with free-forming with hair that grows away from you locs after having been a manicured loc'er is that some locs will thin out and break off because the hair is growing away from the locs. That's why I chose the semi free form route. I know that at some point maintenance needs to be done so that I don't lose any of my locs that I've been growing for a while now. I hope that answers your question.

[@Juniperberry1]

@@AtreyuLocs yes thank you I have very fine, low density loose pattern curly hair. I have roughly 90 locs I’m only 5 months in

[@AtreyuLocs]

Congrats on 5 months! That’s exciting!

[@THIphatt]

How do I get the ones in the back, especially in my "kichen" area. My locs are now to my butt and I haven't a friend to help with the areas I can't see! :-(

[@AtreyuLocs]

You should use a hand held mirror while using a wall mirror in the bathroom. That combination allows you to see what's going on at the back of your head. I hope that helps!

[@laurenlocd3180]

Ok well maybe I’m wrong lol my hair isnt locked yet but I’d it normal to find loose hairs and it’s not even a month that I’ve had my starter locs yet ?

[@AtreyuLocs]

Yeah, you’ll have a better idea once your hair locks up.

[@laurenlocd3180]

@@AtreyuLocs thank you

[@AtreyuLocs]

You’re welcome

[@rabbit0877]

I envy people whose hair grows with their locs. They can go like 5, 6 months or more in-between retwists. Let me try that. I will have a Jackson 5 fro with thin, anorexic locs sticking out of the top.

[@AtreyuLocs]

😂 Have you tried the braid technique?

[@rabbit0877]

@@AtreyuLocs No, I’ve never heard of that. I’ll have to look for a tutorial.

[@rabbit0877]

@@AtreyuLocs Oh wait, I see your link below

[@AtreyuLocs]

For sure!

[@Gina_Pie]

Yesssss they do!

[@AtreyuLocs]

I'm glad you know :)

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

My Hair Grows Away from my locs. They aernt Thin though.

[@AtreyuLocs]

Lucky you!! :)

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

@@AtreyuLocs No not lucky at All. With my hair growing away from my Locs I Always have Alot of loose hair all over the place...

[@AtreyuLocs]

AKIYIAKELLY 😂I meant lucky that they're not thinning.

[@rasheemgreedyman8255]

Bro don't get jealous everybody hair grow differently I've been growing dreadlocks for 8 years in the half it take patience and dedication.💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@AtreyuLocs]

Yeah, I know. I’ve had mine for over 6 years. It’s not a matter of patience. It’s a matter of my hair will never grow into my locs but I’m cool with it 😂 I still love my them👌🏾✊🏾

[@moewiggins2095]

So how to I deal with this problem do I wrap the hair back into my locks

[@AtreyuLocs]

Check out the comment I pinned. I put the link there.

[@shelisset6196]

Great video

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you very much!

[@daibreezywildn1458]

Should I cut them off?

[@AtreyuLocs]

I haven’t. I’m still going strong with mine and loving them!

[@ritab500]

😊 thanks

[@AtreyuLocs]

You’re welcome!

[@nicholebaker8085]

Mine does this. I hate it

[@AtreyuLocs]

Yeah, it’s a pain 🙂

[@rabbit0877]

Been growing mine for almost 10 years. I hate it. If my hair grew with my locs I wouldn’t have to retwist so often. I have to retwist at least once every 5 weeks.

[@Vlm293]

Some of mine do its annoying af!! 😩👎👿

[@AtreyuLocs]

Yep it is!