Starting Locs With Relaxed/ Heat Damaged Hair: Here's What To Expect

[@talanabethea9403]

All I can say is God bless you I wish that I had been educated on what this process would have looked like I started my dreads almost 2 years ago on relaxed hair. The person that start my locs did not educate me on what their process will look like of having two different textures I struggled I ended up doing the big chop which that was not what I wanted to do. Since being depressed behind my hair being short and not being able to style my hair. My hair is still too short to fit in one ponytail. It takes so long for the length to show. Trying to continue to trust the process.

[@EnToiBeauty]

so sorry to hear that. I wish some people would educate more. Are you locd now? Please trust the process. I have a video that I'll be posting soon with different short styles. Stick around. I got you sis. Btw, one of the reasons I cut my hair was to show people with short locs that you can still enjoy it while it's short.

[@chanaiperkins187]

I have been thinking of getting micro locs but I unfortunately have heat damaged hair and so I have been hesitant to commit bc I was unsure if I was going to have to do another big chop but your page has been so helpful and informative. Thank you so much. Im now getting closer to making a full commitment to micro locs.

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're so welcome!

[@tsmith3522]

My hair is part loc, two strand twist and texturized perm at the ends so it's braided to keep from unraveling. I like the length it gives me so I doubt if I will cut it off. I'm just happy that it's locking . 1year in🎉

[@EnToiBeauty]

Great, I'm happy for you too!

[@Thesymphanymone]

This is what I’m dealing with now. Does it look locs?

[@felicialewis9710]

I started microlocs with two strand twists 3 weeks ago. My hair is shoulder length but the but the bottom 3-4 inches are relaxed hair. I do braid outs every night. I have about 270 locks. So far so good. Thanks for the tips.

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome!

[@khadijatulindsay5078]

wow! you truly answered ALL my questions/concerns in one!!! My hair is heat trained and recovering from dyeing it over the years. I want to begin my loc journey but do not want to start at the big chop, so this was very informative. I will use these tips for sure as I embark on this new journey.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Awesome! Glad I can help

[@joannd.5410]

This is the answer I was looking for! I get my locks installed next week. Thank you!!!❤🙏🏽

[@angelaharris489]

This answer so many of my concerns about my locs. Thank you so much, now I can love my locs more ❤!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yay! Glad I could help!

[@sylviag59]

Your information presented in these videos are so helpful to me.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yay! Glad they're helpful and thank you for watching.

[@merryfinelocz2887]

Thank you so much for this. This is exactly what I must have in my head. I never thought that my natural hair had been heat damaged. Great information and suggestions as to what I can do now, with trimming. Thank you 😊

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're very welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@Rae_Naeee]

I was looking for a video just like this!!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you! 😊

[@makalathevirgo4670]

THANK YOU for this info...I actually want to keep my end straight and only loc my 5 inches of new growth for BOHO LOOK

[@EnToiBeauty]

That will be pretty but be sure to take care of it to prevent if from bunching, etc. Here's a video with my client leaving hers out kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJqzeIOooLydetE

[@chantelm7304]

I love your videos because they are so informative. You're almost at 1K!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yay! Thank you! I can't believe I'm almost at 1K. Thanks to you all.

[@pasteurnadeige2967]

Thank you so much ! I also have some heat damage i will not let them cut it of !

[@EnToiBeauty]

You certainly don't have to cut it off

[@tinacray]

I absolutely love your cut! I wish I could find find someone to cut mine like this!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you 😊

[@Houseofshannon]

I just cut mine completely off. Big chopped and ready to eventually get my sisterlocks once my hair grows out.

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

Blessings Sister Queen! Thank You so much! Linking Your video to My channel as a teaching tool from Your experiences! So Grateful!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you Queen!

[@shknh6020]

Thank you so much for this, I really needed the information ❤

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome 😊

[@terriaaron]

Really ❤ your video, Very detailed and straight to the point!! Thanks

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you for watching

[@essenceofmahoganyproductions]

Great information! That’s why everyone wants to go to you 😉

[@EnToiBeauty]

Aww, thank you!

[@whitney6506]

Very informative and positive thank you!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're very welcome!

[@jacmac0214]

Another informative video 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you!

[@temi6927]

Thanks for your informative video Do you recommend two point rotation for a relaxed hair.

[@WonderfullyMade_Lex]

Muy useful information. Thank You Bunches 🌺

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're so welcome!

[@hawtnsweet]

Very sound tips as always.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you!

[@terethaharris1690]

Great info. Thx for sharing

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thanks for watching

[@camillek6739]

Hi Sis! Thanks for getting back to me! Where can I get the Rosemary Shampoo? Please let me know. Thanks

[@EnToiBeauty]

You can get it off Amazon. This is the Influance brand amzn.to/3lpllno and this is the Aveda brand amzn.to/3aDCHqJ . I love both so either will work.

[@camillek6739]

@@EnToiBeauty Thank you so much my dearest Sis-friend, I really appreciate it ❤ Keep doing what you do! Respect!

[@camillek6739]

@@EnToiBeauty Hi Sis! You usually post on Mondays, I was looking forward for your next one! I hope all is well 🙏

[@EnToiBeauty]

@@camillek6739 thanks love

[@0tismadaline]

Very informative and thanks for sharing

[@EnToiBeauty]

My pleasure!

[@BabyBreath2012]

Love the tips/education you provide! Do you have a suggestion for what point rotation to use to retie? I have soft hair, looser curls

[@EnToiBeauty]

I would do a 4 point since it's soft.

[@valerielb77]

Good information, thanks

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome!

[@africansinamericapodcast4537]

Ha! I actually relaxed my braid Locs in hopes that it would help them lock faster… but it did nothing 😂🤣. Can’t tell the difference.

[@EnToiBeauty]

You relaxed your locs! I've heard it all, lol. But with your locs being relaxed, you shouldn't have to worry too much about slippage...hopefully. Don't quote me on it. Keep me updated on how it continues to evolve.

[@Locked_in_with_DaQueen]

Update please

[@cherylbailey6872]

Helped a lot

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you!

[@Law23619050]

Thank you for your time and the information. Greatly appreciated! Got a question for you. So even if you do the interlocking method the relaxed hair won't lock?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you so much for watching. Yes, it won't loc (mat/solidify) but it won't unravel either over time.

[@tonyanurture2healing593]

Great video. Sharing.

[@EnToiBeauty]

YAY! Thanks for sharing.

[@beauty4839]

How do I maintain my micro locs with the Afro human kinki hair extensions on relax hair

[@EnToiBeauty]

In my experience, there's not a successful way to do it. You're working with two different textures and neither one will change

[@ms405ao]

This was very helpful. When you say relaxer does this include texture released hair? Also, when you mentioned in another video not to get extensions, if a person does but they want to pivot and take them out, how do you go about doing that? Thank you!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes it does. And you're able to comb them out with the right amount of patience. Here's a take down video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXyvmYl3f7h4kLM

[@courtneysimmons4977]

Thank you

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome!

[@barbarajackson8371]

Love your videos. So informative. I just a install almost two weeks ago( sisterlocs) would it be ok to roll the ends with foam rollers?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes, absolutely! Welcome to the loc family!

[@barbarajackson8371]

Thank you so much!!❤️

[@Allinmyworld]

I want to trim my relaxed ends off so bad but i'm trying to hold off a little while longer

[@EnToiBeauty]

You can trim a little at a time

[@northnode1979]

Thank you that was informative, I do have a question my hair is damaged from dye and so I wanted to not only loc my hair but add loc extensions for length. Do you think that will help camouflage the damaged hair or make it more likely to cause more damage? Please if you can let me know it will be appreciated!

[@EnToiBeauty]

I would not recommend loc extensions. If your hair is damaged then it's prone to breakage. The weight of the extension maybe too much for your hair, especially if you have fine low density hair.

[@evondoston7020]

Good morning how are you? I wanted to know if you can start your micro locs using cuban twist hair?

[@Eternalbeautyyyy]

Does the same goes for damaged hair from bleach?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Absolutely!

[@maryodey1053]

Pls what is the best cream or oil to use on dreadlocks 🙏

[@EnToiBeauty]

I would not use cream anything on locs. If you need lightweight oils for your locs, then try these entoibeauty.com/our-products/ols/products/hair-scalp-oils

[@christinaisreal7583]

I am very interested in going natural with the two strand micro twist. I will be in month 2 or no relaxer soon. I currently have braids and plan to rock out braids until 2023 then start my journey do you have any tips for me

[@EnToiBeauty]

Once you loc, the biggest thing is keeping the straight ends from bunching kzbin.info/www/bejne/lanGlKpvfZmcY6M

[@kalesiawright-voulgarellis7272]

I asked you this question. So how do you care for the two different textures?

[@EnToiBeauty]

During the shampooing process or everyday routine?

[@lezmacon5095]

What if your hair is texlaxed?

[@pearlholmes9703]

Does this apply to hair that has had a keratin treatment also?? I’ve already installed in 10-14 inch hair and am wondering if hair will ever swell? 😞😞 6 weeks locked.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Sometimes depending on how long you've been doing it. But it'll still eventually loc

[@yveslaurefleurius315]

Which one you recommend between two strands twist or braids micro locks

[@EnToiBeauty]

It depends on the person's hair and other factors.

[@caylacummings1954]

I have a texturizer that I’m growing out (5 mos since my last touch up) and I’m interested in microlocs/sisterlocs. However I have been wanting colored locs if I do decide to loc my hair. Should I cut off my processed hair/dye my natural hair before installing microlocs or could I install the locs and then dye my hair? I’m thinking the former but would appreciate your opinion.

[@EnToiBeauty]

I would cut off the processed hair, dye my hair and then loc it. But if dying it a light blonde, I would loc my hair first and color once my locs are mature.

[@ChristSaves88]

If you’re using permanent dye, it tends to straighten the hair a bit. I would def recommend dying after locking your hair. ❤

[@princessiaiyeli8432]

I always said I will never do locs on my relaxed hair but I’m currently giving it a thought. I’d like to know. Is it true that once it’s locs we can’t go backwards again unless we cut everything ?

[@EnToiBeauty]

You can always comb it out. Here's a video of how we comb out my sister's locs kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXyvmYl3f7h4kLM

[@evondoston7020]

Hello my name is Evon Doston and I'm thinking about doing micro locs on my hair and it's been like 3 or 4 months since I had a relaxer can I still start my micro locs to my hair? Right now I have plats in my hair and I'm going to take it down next week and I wanted to start on my hair will that be a good time to start

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes, you can start now. I would interlock the entire strand though to prevent bunching. Please watch my other videos on bunching to get an understanding

[@evondoston7020]

Okay thank you for this information and will December be a good time to start my locs because right now I have some braids that I did last night so that I wouldn't have to worry about doing it while spending time at my son's house for Thanksgiving

[@EnToiBeauty]

@@evondoston7020 yes, you can start whenever you're ready

[@evondoston7020]

@@EnToiBeauty do I need to start with my own hair and twist it or do I need to get some other hair to start out with? Or what's the best way do you suggest

[@evondoston7020]

Hello in installing my microlocs should I use the two string twists method and what type of hair do I need to purchase for this method

[@PatinaLaNayJackson]

En Toi Beauty would you recommend someone with relaxed going to natural hair ( it's been maybe 2-3 months since my last relaxer) to start locs with two strand twist and use Bulk Kinky Human Hair on the ends to secure them? I want to start my locs but with two strand twist and I've seen loads of ladies starting with the human bulk kinky hair. Thank you

[@EnToiBeauty]

I wouldn't recommend it because you'll be working with two different textures and will create issues like bunching with the straight hair

[@indianelson4054]

What about having real locks with relaxed hair? Extentions paired with actual locks that were cut off?

[@EnToiBeauty]

I'm so sorry but I don't quite understand what you're asking.

[@indianelson4054]

@@EnToiBeauty i have my brothers dreads that he cut off. My hair is relaxed. Is it ok to attach them to may hair since its straight?

[@savannahsampson3553]

What about texturized ends ? Is it the same as permed ?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Texturized ends can be the same as permed (relaxed) ends. However, if it has any curl to it, it'll still loc but you may have bunching.

[@delisserhamilton4502]

I'm currently considering the loc journey but don't wish to cut everything off 😕 my hair is shoulder length. What's the best way to approach it

[@EnToiBeauty]

Decide on what locking method you want to start with first and then find someone that will loc it for you. Some people cap the length they will loc for their own sanity, lol. Before booking a consultation with anyone, ask if they have a hair length limit so you're not paying for a consultation only to find out they only loc up to 6 inches. As far as method, interlocking will give you the most secure given that it's done correctly. Good luck luv

[@evondoston7020]

Hello my name is Evon and I want to start locs or sister locs in my hair and I'm going to be doing them myself because I can't afford to pay anyone to do it for me so I wanted to know how long do I or should I wait to start them I have somewhat relaxed hair it's been 4 months since I had a relaxer and I wanted to know what method is best for me please help me and let me know it's November 23rd 2023 Thanksgiving day and I saw your video on KZbin from I think it was from 2 or 3 years ago about how to start your locs on relaxed hair so can you give me some advice

[@EnToiBeauty]

Hi, please schedule a virtual consultation so I can see your hair and discuss your options entoibeauty.com/virtual-%26-live-sessions/ola/services/30-minute-virtual-consultation

[@evondoston7020]

How much would a virtual consultation cost?

[@tmarq758]

What are your thoughts on crocheting the straight part since it won't lock when starting with micro braids?

[@EnToiBeauty]

You can certainly do that. If it's not a lot of hair, you can crochet the straight hair back into the braid/loc part

[@SeekmyfacechildrenYasharahla]

@@EnToiBeauty I have perm damage from two months ago so can I get locs without further breakage

[@TheSafeSpot]

I know this is an old video but i wanted to ask you. My tips are relaxed and i want braid locs as my start method. However i don’t want them that short so they will be a few inches past where my relaxed hair ends. How will i be able to trim as i go?? Does that mean i have to get the braid locs pretty much the length of my hair?? I appreciate your time.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Are you planning to add extensions to start your locs?

[@TheSafeSpot]

I was thinking of starting with extensions on my braid locs. But i just watched your video about starting short so no I’m consider using 2 strand twist as my start method. The thing is yes my hair is very coarse (4c) but i sweat and workout so i don’t want my sweat to cause unraveling all the time. What do you think. My hair is short maybe like 4-5 inches

[@motivatedqueen]

Thank you

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome

[@terrywatson5248]

Thank you for the video! It was very informative. I've been locked for 2 months, yea! I started with some straight ends. Someone ends get knots at the end. I'm thinking they are not buds. I've been cutting them off. What do you think?