I answered your questions about my semi freeform locs

[@hallease]

Answering these questions made me realize how much I really don't think about my hair, and then I started thinking about how because of the nature of my career and work -- not having to think about my hair is a luxury. I think I might talk about that in another video. Lemme know if you would find that interesting or nah...

[@gabrialtaylor1249]

Hallease sounds interesting !

[@rao_b]

Yep, totally!

[@XandriaPolish]

Hallease Yes! I’d be very interested in that.

[@amandaakatukunda]

I also began thinking less about my hair when I got locs. I only think about it when I am going to retwist#Luxury

[@manderzworld]

Yes! Definitely interested!

[@leosmith27]

"You're already Black!" Yes, that is the truth. It's the expression of blackness that makes people uncomfortable, not really the locs themselves. I really love that statement Hallease.

[@WandiLu]

'you're already black' 🤣🤣🤣 Love it

[@hallease]

Man, I didn't realize everybody would resignate with that line so much.

[@WandiLu]

@@hallease It's both funny and an aha moment. A gentle reminder as to how much of how we are perceived is already not up to us, so you may as well go for it and be who you are. You're getting judged regardless.

[@visualsbyjae9727]

@@WandiLu honestly!! Hallease said everything I needed to hear rn

[@esthercharlestin7046]

That part!! ❤️

[@keilah4039]

I squealed at the photo of you at four! . . . I could not be a loose natural. I transitioned for almost 2 years and when I BCed I was enamored with my fros and twist outs for three weeks TO THE DAY when I said, "Oh, hell naw!" I just caaan't with all the maintenance! (Side note: I'm from Jamaica, born and raised. One of the things I love about having locs - mi nah guh lie - is when people compliment me by calling me "Empress". Mi love it! 🙈)

[@125loopy]

Lol they call me "empress" with my loose natural hair too. It's really sweet.

[@sue-elle7886]

We have similar stories, except I transitioned from relaxer for about 1yr and I just couldn't be bother with the loose natural regiments. One day I just got up out of the blue and started my locs. It's been 2yrs since and I'm not looking back. I live in Toronto, and the first time I got an "Empress" greeting, I was elated. I bragged to all my friends. 🤣🤣

[@keilah4039]

@@sue-elle7886 That loose natural life is just tew much! LOL! I'd love to visit Toronto one of these days; it is a Caribbean city, after all. Walk good, empress!

[@lisamedla]

Well, on my first set of locs (freeform) I got called Ras on my seventh month. I almost hid. Now I have manicured locs, no one bothers with them

[@exoticbutterfly1]

Your voice and personality of not caring of others opinions is beautiful! New subscriber!

[@hallease]

Welcome to the channel!

[@ChloeRaeofSunshine]

You're already black! I love that! If someone isn't gonna like me because of my hair they probably didn't like me because of my skin. I literally got sisterlocks saying I can't live my life concerned about how I am perceived by white ppl. This was a revelation for me wow 😊

[@LADYVIKING05]

ChloeRaeofSunshine I AM NATURAL & I AM THINKING ABOUT GETTING LOCS 😊

[@chloev91]

I literally said the same thing when I got my locs!!! 🙌🏾 I gotta be me no matter what!!! ❤️

[@TheSimplydar]

Girl you were one of the main reason why I started my locs. I didn't know they were a thing and my frugal immma do it yourself self was like " I can do it myself." Seriously best decision ever. They have honestly made me grow into the person I am and learn to accept myself for who I am without the need to hide underneath things.

[@CAMeade85]

Btw I love how carefree you are with your locs, a lot of people over think it and become obsessive.

[@socrad33s]

when she said “to not think about my hair” my soul was like 😌

[@diedraunderwood1114]

You’re already Black! That’s what I thought when I started my locs last month!🤣🤣🤣 I work in the medical field on the business professional side and after being natural 7 years, man I wanted my locs. There are people who have been giving me “the look” after not seeing the huge fro, twist out or puff, but it’s my head and like you said, my work speaks for me, not what’s growing out my scalp.

[@jonaekyoshee]

Editing is bomb

[@Queen-of-the-Burbs]

I don’t have locs or want them. I’m just watching because we’re friends in my head. ❤️

[@StephaBee06]

LOL love it. "Other people's opinions of me is none of my business"..."You're already black....*laughs*" haha! so REAL.

[@honeyqueen.]

Thank you for this. I just did a big chop and know that tomorrow at work, I'm going to struggle with people liking it. In reality, it doesn't matter. As long as I like it (which I do!)

[@hallease]

You got this!

[@honeyqueen.]

@@hallease Update: they were hyping me up! I didn't expect that 😂 And thank you!!!

[@aseeker2269]

And here I was, thinking that I wasn't thinking about my locs too much! I see now that I think about them waaay too much...

[@myrellasamuels3513]

I love how hands off you are with your locs. I get chastised because I want to go long periods in between retwists. This is the true method!

[@secretkeke8906]

As a darksinned woman with long braids it was so validating to hear you talk about the assumptions people make about you. My boyfriend's family somehow got the "impression" that I'm West Indian and my entire family is from Alabama. They SWEAR I told them I was. Assumptions are so strange.

[@humblelife7136]

Hallease, your locs are indeed growing! I see the length retention!

[@CAMeade85]

It is advised that when you “pop and separate@ your locs that it should be done when it is moist and not dry, or else you can damage them.

[@Farah-dd8xi]

You look so pretty! Locs are more and more awesome 💕

[@stephaniecollins612]

I've been wearing locs for 23 years. I love not having to be a slave to my hair. I don't mind the rain.❤

[@bri_6963]

Was already planning to start locs. Growing out my hair to get them started. Thanks for sharing - this just reaffirmed that I’ve made the right hair decision for me! Cant wait!

[@trex1570]

Have you done a video on your personal clothing style? How you describe your personal clothing style? You always seem very chic and classic This video was great

[@hallease]

I talk about it a little bit in a hyperhidrosis video but that's it

[@nostalgentsia]

@@hallease I'd also be super interested in a personal style video from you. Really enjoyed this video.

[@lwil6859]

You are authentically and refreshingly beautiful, knowledgeable, and humble! Love your locs and your wisdom!

[@MissStVincent13]

Thank you for sharing, I truly enjoyed listening to you. You got my attention now I'm subscribed.

[@fhirning1]

The freedom of freeform is amazing.

[@hiswings777]

Hello. I enjoyed your video and can relate to much of what you have said. I too have locs, but they are not semi free form. I twist mine. However I don't twist them every time I wash them. Like you, I don't like to have to think about my hair. And like you, the less I do to my hair and scalp, the healthier they are. The thought of cutting my locs gives me a small sense of anxiety because then I would have to think about how to style my hair every day. :-) I also at one time use to have so many scalp issues. Change in weather, pollen, ingredients in shampoo would just irritate my scalp. Now I use Dr Woods Baby Mild Castile Soup. I don't think I will ever change. Once I find a product that works, I am not changing. No more worrying about shampoo. For conditioner I have a small spray bottle that I use, half rose water and half jojoba oil. Shake it up and spray. I am good after that. Its soo freeing. Love it. My locs haven't hindered my career either. Thank you for the video.

[@MissJhane]

I feel the less you think about taking neat care of locs, the better they look. I color mine but retwists every 2 months. In between , I'm not doing much

[@ajassata]

Thank you so much for this video!! Locs are definitely a statement of confidence and I appreciate you answering our questions! These were good!!

[@michelephifer4858]

I'm starting to semi freeform. I'm 6 months locked. I wash at will, deep condition often & moisture is my bff. I have to separate daily but love frizz. Cover at night & pick all lint I find. Just listening to my locs, not everyone but learn from my journey.

[@lilicasablanca1056]

Had my locs in for 5 years until i cut it 2 yrs ago because of pressure at work. One thing i would do different is the frequency of retwisting. It really messed with the strength of my locs. Lesson learnt for next time.

[@kingofdreadsk.o.d6795]

Your hair🔥🔥 you as a person... even more 🔥🔥🔥🔥 great channel great content👑

[@dominiquelegree6050]

This video is everything! I definitely resonated with so much of what you shared. Thank you for sharing 🤗💜

[@asmerasmith3724]

Gorgeous, love your energy, your beauty and your hair! Thanks for the content, as always.

[@lynnharr3911]

I admire your self-confidence # I'm already black!

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

Love your Locs. I been Watching from the beginning. :)

[@DominiqueJOUNDA]

I needed this, have been on my first loc journey for 9 months, and i haven´t interlocked or anything. I was kind of insecure about that. Thanks for tking that of my chest.

[@michelephifer4858]

I'd love to see Broadcast Journalists with locs. How does having locs, free formed or manicured make one unprofessional? These people!

[@michellecamille181]

Great video! Look into Dolly locks shampoo, it’s a bit pricey but they have so many different organic variations that will help for your hair type. I am embarking on my semi free form journey! I’ve had my hair locked for 5 years this November...can’t wait to see what they look like with no maintenance!

[@jakaylaam]

You look soo beautiful 😩

[@CrystalBellePhD]

I LOVE your IG page which is how I found your KZbin channel! As a new semi freeformer and second set of Locs wearer I’m hooked! ❤️

[@JaggerL0c0]

This video was outstanding and nice and great tips I like your video and I just subscribe and I found your video in my recommendation on my newsfeed.

[@roniabagimayordomo4786]

Clever girl.... I love your locks!,Raim from Spain...

[@4evalocd660]

I enjoyed the convo luv ur locs ♾loc'D 💜💜✌✌

[@donnar000]

I look back on my first year as well and think aww cute and a mess 😂 but I didn't care what anyone thought!

[@innerawake2972]

Really excited about your content really cool!!

[@RobinNatural1]

You are cute as can be. Your hair is 🔥🔥🔥. Love your energy/personality. Blessings.

[@PackofDiscos]

Awwwww such a cute photo! Beautiful baby you were, which of course makes sense.

[@luminousparadox7529]

😂😂😂 my edges do exactly the same. Whispy wisks 😂😂 I call that beginning part the shitlocks phase.

[@roniabagimayordomo4786]

I also love your afro and bold hair

[@taramukoro]

Awesome video. Very insightful!!!

[@piscesmercury]

i think you’re the finest person i’ve ever seen 😳😳😳

[@ladydiaspora807]

Just when I want to big chop I watch one of your videos

[@KarboneWolfoxide2]

Your video’s awesome thank you for the tips and thank you for your wisdom

[@nikkiep23]

I started following you when you had your 1st set. I loved the thickness and this set is equally beautiful. I'm on my third and final set and I'm loving them. I don't see myself without locs. Do you prefer your 1st or current set of locs?

[@hallease]

I definitely prefer my current set but I'm probably going to let a few more of them combine because I liked the number of locs in the first set which was closer to 116 I think

[@nikkiep23]

@@hallease like you, my 1st set of locs were thicker and with this set they're smaller. I went with smaller ones because my hair is a softer and finer texture so I wanted the fullness of smaller ones. They're finally coming along after almost a year though some of the front ones are taking forever to loc.

[@DW5918]

I had my first set of locs for 2006-2014 (seven years). I want eventually to re loc again in about three years.

[@Desery168]

You have a great attitude

[@lovelynasha2615]

I love your skin complexion, do you have a skin routine?

[@hallease]

It's pretty minimal, I did a skin care routine on my channel a few years ago but I need to update it. Thank you for the reminder!

[@crestorize1631]

You’ll find as it grows longer ...more maintenance will be required

[@sheilamcmillon8035]

“We already Black” haha 😂 I got it thanks

[@indigoglooracleandmore5253]

Love your locks

[@idalisibrahim9613]

twinn! i have 125! thanks for the info 💕

[@hollydayshorts]

Hey Hallese I was at the mall yesterday and I saw your pic in the front of the store Aeerie

[@Martina_E]

I love your locs and authenticity! Where did you get your glasses?

[@saraht1367]

You are so dope. I enjoyed this.

[@jonaekyoshee]

Omggg I love you great video and I’m neeww

[@hallease]

Welcome!

[@rozchristopherson648]

For acting, you said you would shave your head to be able to portray more characters. You reasoning involved the concept of locs as a statement or a journey of self-expression which an play or movie character may not be experiencing. But when I think of actresses such as Julia Roberts or Diane Lane, I don’t recall them shaving their head to play a character. Why should a head of locs be treated differently from any other head full of hair ?

[@hallease]

But they've all had to do things to their hair for a role (dye it, cut it, alter it). Locs, I feel, can't be easily manipulated. So for me, I feel, the equivalent would be shaving so I can be a blank slate. Similarly, it's one of the reasons I also hesitate to get any tattoos

[@rozchristopherson648]

Hallease In “Ghosts of Mississippi” and “Corinna Corinna,” Whoopi Goldberg wore wigs to cover her locs for the part. I can think of only three actresses who shaved their heads but that is because the role required them to do so. Demi Moore in “G.I. Jane,” and Judith Light and Cynthia Nixon in “Wit” where the main character is battling ovarian cancer. I can see where an actress would cut or dye their hair for a role. And of course wear wigs. But completely shaven ?!?Demi more said she regretted shaving her head for GI Jane and wouldn’t do it again due to scalp issues. Anyway, I think that if you really want to be a “tabula rasa” or blank slate, you must do that from the inside out, not the outside in. Best wishes. 🙏

[@hawtnsweet]

That pic of you at 4 - aaaawww. You'd make beautiful kids.

[@tjenks081]

How do you keep your locs from going flat? I started my locs by palm rolling but found my hair texture too soft so switched interlocking. But now I am semi-free form but the roots are locking flat.

[@hallease]

I don't do anything, some of them are actually quite flat. I did a video on that as well

[@fatimamanneh9432]

I wish I could do semi free from but it won’t work I have microlocs they might break if I go more then 3 months without interlocking even 3 months is pushing it I try not to go pass 2 months I am thinking about combing some in the near future

[@dianneEdangerously]

You are a gorgeous queen 👑👑👑👑👑💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ladylauren5258]

Lmbo! Yeaa I made those presumptions about you when I first started watching ur videos... I thought u were vegan and a naturalist and all that good stuff hahaa 😂🤦🏾‍♀️

[@Bindi_Marc]

11:16 LMAO I have said the same thing about my own transitioning locs

[@prettybrwneyez7757]

Bindi J. Marc That was so relatable 😂

[@hallease]

I went to Mr. Hallease and was like..."I feel like I should apologize?!" Hahah

[@myrilunalee9999]

Thank you for this

[@quila2101]

Love your videos! I have a question that no one has ever asked/addressed in anything I've watched or read. Towards the beginning of your video you wrap that one patch or loose hair around your loc. I have that same problem but it's all across the front of my head. I've been locd for a little over 2 years and the more time that goes by the worse it gets. I wash my hair once a week and basically do 2 strand twists with the loose hair and another loc. If it helps to answer, I started with 2 strand twists, semi freeform, have 4a type hair, and have 76 locs. Any help is appreciated 😊

[@faec.8950]

I found someone else who can't put oil on their scalp. Girlll😭🤙🏾❤

[@ashleyhw4388]

Amazing thumbnail!

[@hallease]

OMG thank you, it took a minute to figure out how to take my self portrait so again thank you for noticing :)

[@helljobe]

Omg I love love love u your too awesome

[@advotecacy]

Grreattt video. ❤

[@MarlonOwnsYourCake]

HOW DO YOU HAVE NO FRIZZ???

[@ELZZEYE]

I love those earrings

[@sweetmango4190]

Unruly edges ... I can't relate XD !

[@damienboyce3917]

Does your hair grow away from the loc when you don’t retwist for a while ?

[@SakeSaxa]

Do you ever use steam to moisturize your locs or before styling?

[@hallease]

Nope.

[@righteousdiva1130]

She said your already black lol right lol I'm dead

[@Indiegirl007]

Your locs look so beautiful. I have been wearing faux locs a lot lately, and they look SO NATURAL. I'm getting all of the looks from the loc'ed brothas, asking, "Your hair! It's beautiful! How long have you been budding??" And I'm like....uhhhhhh. But I have been thinking about loc'ing my hair for real. My only thing is.... I also like wearing my natural coil pattern and wearing it straight as well. It's a dilemma.

[@hallease]

Sounds like you appreciate the versatility and ability to constantly change your hair. That's not a bad thing :)

[@jae-annedanae4512]

Just commenting to point out how long your locs are now!!!!

[@hallease]

WOW! Yeah I just went and watched some of this video because of your comment and they look SO SHORT here. I remember when this felt so long and I thought about cutting them LOLOL

[@jeweledincense4545]

Awwwwwwwwww @picture.

[@SunDropn]

What software do you use to edit your videos 😍

[@hallease]

Premiere

[@darlenejordan5777]

Yanni on KZbin is a great source of information for beginning the loc process

[@royhenderson1581]

I,love, your locs 👌, video, 👍 👌 🙆‍♀️ 🆗️

[@88past87]

Know you're married but just have to say, you're so beautifullll

[@ebonysweetnesssweetness5153]

How dare you not be all the things people assume about you - I thought your name was not how you pronounced it - Like your easy going style.

[@ManaFate321]

Wow, your a goddess

[@jadeypoo4303]

Do you where bonnets

[@hallease]

No, I sleep on a satin pillowcase

[@pochokat6443]

You have nooooo build up eh ? Canada 🇨🇦 whyyyyy howwwww

[@hallease]

Every 6 months or so I use Neutrogena anti residue shampoo for 2 washes to make sure my locs are build up free. It's hella drying but it works.

[@darlenejordan5777]

“A dime piece”? Really? That’s how an adult male refers to a woman? SMH 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@girly5eva]

You remind me of whoopi goldberg 😊

[@tamishab1998]

🖐 😁

[@solarlola5953]

You’re look clean and neat. Usually when I see people with dreads it looks unkempt and dirty