FEEL MORE FEMININE with your STARTER LOCS

[@NinaUnlocked]

Hey y'all! One (obvious) thing I forgot to mention: earrings. I'm pretty simple, so I tend to wear just hoops or studs. But there are sooo many options. Thank you for watching!!

[@massramara2485]

Thank you for this video. I started my locs 2 weeks ago and it's been tough adjusting to how I look. Having my face be the centre of attention instead of my hair is not easy, I used to have a big fro that just stole the spotlight and now my face is out there, which is difficult.

[@NinaUnlocked]

Having my face out there was the hardest part. Wearing simple makeup helped me a lot with that. Keep going...this is just a phase ❤️

[@yardiechick8744]

You are so right girl, I am 4 years in and sometimes I like the frizzy roots but other times I really don’t. Beauty really does come from within and the sooner we realize that the more confident we will be.

[@feefs2139]

💯👑

[@Gina_Pie]

I laughed out loud at the “elephant snot” 😀😀

[@girly5eva]

Same 😂

[@ThymeMcKernan777]

Me tooo

[@magpiekayz3065]

Thank you so much for this video cuz I’m feeling like a little boy 😩

[@30daysorless8]

I agree with you. I am so glad Im passed that phase. I’m 3 years in and I still feel like I have to do something to them. Locs can make you feel masculine even if you don’t look it. I think it’s because they’re associated with Bob Marley or Rastas. I love them because there unique. I’m one of the two people in my office with locs and I love it. I feel like a unicorn 🦄.

[@zionhicks9225]

I hit 1 month on my dreads

[@keyana240]

Zion Hicks me 2 I’m so excited 🥳

[@zionhicks9225]

Keyana Sparks 🎊🎉🍾

[@silverette2007]

Next week on the 11th makes a month for me

[@mochamommyATX]

I love good bright head wraps with neutral colored outfits. I also think earrings and bold lipstick set off short hair.

[@shani-gurlt8397]

I just started my loc journey a week ago. Even though my hair is shoulder length, these starter locs are experiencing major shrinkage!! I did have to begin wearing a little makeup, which I’ve never wore before. But I will have to try your other tips. Thanks so much for thinking about us new locsters, lol and making this video.

[@jhaninesenior5850]

Same. My hair is shoulder length and I started on two strand twists. Have you been styling yours?

[@shani-gurlt8397]

Jhanine Senior No I haven’t and only because my loctician and others say when locs are new, low manipulation is key for a healthy loc journey, at least until the hair locks. So I’ve been just leaving my hair alone (which is very difficult) 😀

[@silverette2007]

@@shani-gurlt8397 same. Ita so hard for me to leave my hair alone. I'm used to running my hands thru my hair

[@shani-gurlt8397]

Le Sam Sam Yes yes yes!! Lol this is a challenging venture. I have to say, knowing I am not the only person going through this is helpful. We can do this y’all! Good luck 😉

[@aliciaosley5]

I love this video. We all need to learn how to love ourselves no matter how we look. I just hit my 2 month mark and even though I’m experiencing shrinkage and frizz, I couldn’t be happier. I’ve never felt that I looked masculine but my favorite thing to do is throw on some big hoops or earrings whenever I do feel a little self-conscious. Thanks for the video. I love your kimono and your locs. New subbie ❤️

[@josryder7841]

This was VERY helpful and how Ive been feeling starting my journey! Thank you!!!

[@TheNeoMosala]

I'm binge watching your videos in between studying for my exams and I just want to say your personality and outlook on hair is great. You deserve way more subs so I'm going go share every video I like.

[@NinaUnlocked]

Aww, thank you so much!! I really appreciate that. Good luck on your exams! ❤️

[@diaa6624]

My starter locs look almost identical to yours! I cannot wait for them to start dropping. I’m embracing my frizzy right now

[@queen_j1422]

I'm 1 month in for my 2nd time around. I cut all my hair off 5 years ago, I'm a woman...so I've never felt unfeminine. When I had a short cut? I would wear bigger earrings. My draws up after a wash, so although my twists are on my neck and they hang/move back n forth...they don't touch my shoulders. So I'm going through a short phase...again lol. The frizz ticks me off...but I'm trying to move past it. Nice tips lol...it's all about that confidence!

[@TheNeoMosala]

This may not be for everyone but in my but in awkward phase (when my hair was already locked though) I got box braids on top of my locs.

[@exoticmelanin2.0]

I do this too with my hair

[@arvyarvy4242]

i subscribed at "elephant snort". love your nail colour , you look beautiful

[@ButterChocLocs]

You had me at 'elephant snot on my knees!' 🤣😂🤣😂

[@280z6]

I really dug this video ☺, i am 5months on 10-2....currently with frizzies, this is my 2nd go at locs, it has been a while 1st journey 01 to 09 and this journey began 5-2-19... I needed this pep chat from you❤❤❤❤thank you.

[@MonaKayySpeaks]

You are so beautiful! ✨

[@annaenese6262]

Love the video❤️ sometimes I don’t even feel feminine with my locs but I’m getting there ❤️❤️thanks

[@jamieoutland5325]

Started my locs with two twist strands its been about a week n a half. I needed this video. Thnks

[@alexaadams820]

thank you so much for this video nina. my starter locs are starting to get to me but this helped!!!

[@sincerelyloveangel7675]

Starting locs again. Thanks 4 the tips. 2 weeks strong. Thanks cause I'm baldheaded.lol

[@mishaytv]

Love this! Thanks for sharing.

[@aleesha7152]

My locs are 5 months old now and they are in a weird phase, super frizzy and I don't know how to make them look neat. Someone please help me

[@NinaUnlocked]

Moisturize them with an oil & water spray (olive oil, jojoba oil, or whatever kind your hair likes) and make sure you tie them up at night. There’s no magic bullet...just gotta live through the phases. You can make it!

[@pamariesmith677]

Alynsha head bands or head wraps. You really can’t beat the frizz so don’t beat yourself up about it. I’m at 5 months too and I just wear cute hats, headbands and wrap my hair up. Think about it this way: you’ll only go thru this phase once and it will be over before you know it.

[@aleesha7152]

@@NinaUnlocked Thank you a lot 😭

[@Knowthyself2]

Im 5 mo's in with my locs. I colored my locs and I moisturize and tie them down at night. The frizz gets on my nerve but I make it sexy.

[@aleesha7152]

@@pamariesmith677 thank you! I really like my locs but it's still difficult to style them so I wear hats too! Sometimes I just want to show them to the world because I really like them but the frizz just stops me

[@kaneshap.6146]

That intro though lmao

[@kimberlienicole]

Girl!! You had me at “elephant snot” lol 😂 new subscriber here lol 😂

[@ericaj6092]

I loved this! Very well said😊

[@silverette2007]

3 wks in and frizzy roots. Definitely not feeling pretty at all.

[@locdfitgirl6629]

Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@JANND3]

Thank you so much for that information! Excellent 😊

[@myahkalee]

Thank you for this! I’m 8 months in!

[@its.dayday__]

My hair is at the length you had at 10 months. I can’t wait till I can put all my locs into a ponytail. I’m 4 months in now

[@amandanicole5099]

My issue is my face shape, my hair is to my shoulders but e front is shorter, I have a longer face and a square jaw so that’s my issue right now with feeling feminine.

[@rosajackson6970]

Thanks for the advice. I'm 4weeks in my loc journey and the frizz is so real, but I'm embracing it. Would you say if it was safe to retwist the locs that keep coming unraveled?

[@kiykiyaaa]

I get my locks on this Tuesday. 🙌🏾 but I ain’t ready for the awkward stage.😭

[@NinaUnlocked]

It won’t last forever!!

[@southernbell8857]

I wasn't either but it's not that bad. I'm enjoying the craziness that it gives.

[@kiykiyaaa]

Creshundra Nicole has anybody said anything crazy at work to you about it?

[@southernbell8857]

Not at all. I make sure I retwist every 2 wks to make sure they look decent cause they're still short so I can't style just yet and wash cause they do hold smell and will tell your dirty lil secrets. I'm a gov worker and surprisingly no one has said anything.

[@taneishajohnson3790]

The awkward stage is why I haven't locked all the years,

[@TyKaraAnn]

I love your nails💜💜💜💜

[@elissagentry5664]

Three months in!!

[@latasha85]

The test run😂😂😂 SUBSCRIBED

[@TheresaAk_]

5:57 got me🤣🤣

[@coconut7745]

How do yall mix water and oil😭😭pls tell me

[@nansysherry]

How do I stop the frizziness

[@shannoncurtis2107]

Thank you

[@vikkideclue9289]

Where are you???

[@kmr8139]

Is your hair dyed ??

[@joliearytravels]

Makeup is so hard to do 😭

[@travelnurseneenee]

ive never worn makeup until i started my locs (12/21). start with a tinted moisturizer and a pressed powder to keep the moisturizer from rubbing off. and then do a highlighter to highlight your features, do a little cat eye, if u can and boom! you'll literally look like your face is BEAT

[@jmakathi6143]

💞💞

[@zionhicks9225]

❤️

[@CamXavi]

Doesn't get more natural than elephant snot🤣

[@marqtwain2779]

First

[@marqtwain2779]

I’m on my second month had my first wash and retwisrt Friday !