How to Deal With The Ugly Stage of Dreadlocks | 5 Ways to Improve Your Experience

[@azalearichardson9113]

Its kinda hard to not call it the "ugly stage" when you have a few on the side of your head that wants to defy gravity

[@optiKalismo]

Laws of physics say what, lol

[@roxy_de_mulambo]

😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@dgkwigga7768]

Mine stay stuck to my head and i hate it😭

[@loveabel4563]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@slime-dj5jz]

😂😂😂 man🤦‍♂️

[@Dorasgard3n]

I actually am loving this phase. It's teaching me to love myself in my most rawest form. Embrace it!! ✊🏾🖤

[@nanaohsobeautiful575]

Yes, Embrace it... started my journey today🤗super excited to go through the phases🥳💃🏽

[@cemowilliams]

I wore big earrings, started going to the gym and got my nose pierced 😂. Me and my locs in this together

[@tiffanybridget]

My nose has been pierced for like 20 years but I’m using silk head scarves and african print fabric to create headwraps and I added big hoops also 😂.

[@xkcash_238]

Nose rings would make it look worse

[@KB-jx7ff]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stardarkk]

@@xkcash_238 what, how???

[@xkcash_238]

@@stardarkk cuz their ugly.

[@momoneyhabits]

Im 90 days in and I'm happy with my "ugly" phase. IDGAF what people think. Just being the best version of me. Me and my hair growing together.

[@yfpdontah56]

FACTS

[@kingwavyyt7395]

I’m 6 days in

[@diannejackson9186]

I'm where you use to be I can only imagine how beautiful your Antennas are now ❤

[@gritscuisinellc]

Heavy on the me and my hair growing together 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾3 days in a row

[@HolisticSoul123]

Now that’s right attitude ❤

[@ladyr3d31]

I hate to burst y'all bubblles but there is no such thing as an ugly stage. I literally walked around with little twigs on my head when I started and I rocked them! Locks are beautiful in all stages! The frizz is natural so embrace it, love yourself! God bless all that read this in Jesus name Amen🙏

[@khosipalland1526]

i really like my ugly stage i think its fire when ,y hair stands up

[@WhereisYunoGasai]

loving this comment fr

[@chipperhinton98]

AMEN 🙏🏼

[@kayjean7977]

Thank you 🙏🏾💕

[@Lani3080]

@@WhereisYunoGasai fam, just curious, just how man comment sections are you in my g😂

[@REDphoenix374]

I’ve been locking for 7 months and I’m in the “ugly stage”, but idk it doesn’t feel too ugly to me. It’s like a metamorphosis of patience and the payoff is dope hair. Keep ya heads up y’all will get through it 🔥

[@tmavibes]

7 months is past the ugly stage. Ugly stage is more like 1-5 months when it’s tiny

[@lroute]

I don't think any of these stages are ugly, our hair is beautiful regardless of what phase it's in. Although, I do understand that some people won't echo that same sentiment, but nevertheless, this journey is amazing and will continue to be. Thank you for your insight of what may be an insecurity for others, greatly appreciated. ❤🙌🏾

[@lefreshdebelair]

In my ugly stage I was wearing beanie,durags, and dad hats it was my solution to pass that stage 🤣🤣 btw sent you a dm on instagram ✨

[@blkeclipsel2400]

So did I for just over a year. I later found out that my people thought I was hiding baldness lol.

[@Moez277]

Literally me rn

[@lefreshdebelair]

@@blkeclipsel2400 💀💀💀💀

[@combatreigns_6696]

How long did it last 😭😭

[@justyouraveragehuman6076]

Well my school doesn’t allow me to so I’m f*cked

[@lovinglymq5576]

...if you're reading this, you're my virtual- loc-buddy period! 😁 This 'awkward-ugly' is testing me.😒We appreciate the video TP! Thank you Bro!✌

[@TPlocks]

Always family! Glad you enjoyed and LOVE when you guys address the family! Real family goals! 🔥🔥

[@youngproffet8187]

I started mine in august and I’m feeling the same way

[@lovinglymq5576]

@@youngproffet8187 I completely understand. All I can say is let's remember our WHY we started-just to reinforce the purpose! I'm 6 months in (freeforming ) and its not for me. Lol! I look insane. So, I decided that I'm heading in for my first professional retwist soon. Along, with TP's advice + the will to carry on... We can get through it. Xoxoxo :) :)

[@cemowilliams]

It gets better 😂

[@lovinglymq5576]

@@cemowilliamsSis! ..it better because eyyy here I am trying to be a humble disciple and thug it out as best as I can. Lol.

[@rnoteezy]

just discovered this channel a little ago but my first time seeing this video, im at work as we speak with my locs (5 months in) looking all types of crazy and tryna do backflips across my head, but after seeing this i can truly say TP you made rethink and reevaluate how i felt about my locs and i’m a carry this same sense of confidence and embrace everyday forward from now on. so thank you very much!!!

[@kingkato4229]

I just gotta say y’all makin me so happy rn bruh I been sad asl thinking my shit just not meant to lock or some ion even be wanting to go outside 😭 y’all just made me real life appreciate my journey even more 7 months in Ian giving up ❗️ Love Loc family 🖤💯

[@creativthinkn]

It’s now 2023 and I finally started my process 😁 preciate the video bro. It was very helpful

[@flyandlocd]

What ugly stage? Im embracing every bit of my beautiful journey! Lol💚🦋

[@divineigboin7497]

My locs is a month and few days old. I had to do braids over them cause of school and my self esteem buh now am rocking my look. Haven't had a retwist yet so its rough and frizzy. This video just gave me added confidence

[@hoodievon0137]

My hair ain’t at the length to begin my journey. But I was worried bout the “ugly stage” thank you for this. Its helped me to not. Change my mind on starting my journey🙏🏼💯

[@joshuaguerra2651]

I have straight hair dreads and I’m only 3 months in and reallyyy going thru the “ugly phase”. And even tho my hair isn’t looking how I’d want it to be, I still already freakin love my dreads and Ik that it’ll be all worth it in the end. For those of you worried about the “ugly phase”, don’t be! It’s all about patience and keeping ur mind set on ur goal.

[@ElusivEnigma]

So basically find a satisfying distraction. Got it. Thank you

[@YoAdriannnnnnnn]

This is right on time! I'm 3 months in my journey to locs and I needed this!

[@DodgyDebb]

Wow blown away by everything you say. I felt you & your younger followers loc journey might be different to mine, coz I’m so much older than you Guys😱57 year old blind woman from the UK. But so relieved to see that whatever age we are & where we live our journies are the same. This has really humbled me. I felt bad for buying new headgear and switching from stud earrings to large hoop earrings. You are so knowledgeable on the “Journey”. Wishing you your family a very Happy & Blessed New Year🙏🏽✨✨thank you for the talk in grinning from ear to ear like a Cheshire Cat😹

[@Malpakot]

Definitely felt the “start something new tip/ improve yourself “ when I started my locs 5 months I also started therapy, a podcast and yoga!

[@nathanbobongo6577]

Bro, that is sooo inspiring. 🎉 Thanks so much!

[@latanyaevans3160]

Currently in this stage but thank God for protective styles

[@TPlocks]

Facts lol

[@Bluhake]

I’m ngl I’m STRUGGLING 😭. It’s just the fact that I wanna wash my hair. It’s itching and I’m uncomfortable

[@Mokuh]

@@Bluhake u can wash it just not too much

[@Rockkron1]

Amennnn because this is a struggle lol😂

[@tjewing912]

What kinds of styles do you do?

[@MAB-Squad]

Bro, you give amazing advice, appreciate it. I just started my loc journey a month ago. Your words are very encouraging and educational.

[@TPlocks]

I’m glad to help family! That’s what it’s all about! Best thing is the comment section is full of folks willing to help too! 😁

[@derrickbedford6795]

The way how I deal with the ugly stage, I embrace it lol. Months later it will pay off in the end.💪🏾

[@ronniedykes8025]

I love this video and the one thing I have learned is to be more patient and not just with my locs but I’ve learned to be more patient with more things in my life as well 😊❤

[@boogiiebo5347]

Hands down you guys are the best Channel to watch for dreadlock journey ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TPlocks]

Aye!!! Thanks for the support fam! I’ll try and keep the content coming! ✊🏾

[@kraxykam7242]

That covering hair tip is the truth. I feel like I got a lil earthy goddess feel going on, you feel me? Lol. Great video! ❤️

[@TPlocks]

Keep the goddess vibe going! Lol Thanks for the comment and the support ✊🏾

[@sintumavuya7495]

I loved your tip 5. 🙌🏽 I’m in my 3rd year at Uni. I had an Afro from the middle of my 1st year. I found it to be the most time consuming hairdo ever! So I switched to dreads the day before classes began, this year. BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE! It’s so low maintenance it reminds me of the 4 years I used to shave my head. My curriculum is hectic so I really needed this. I’m not loving how it looks right now but the benefits of having locks far outweighs all that I feel about it. Also I’m too busy to dwell on how I look. I wear bucket hats most of the time anyway because I don’t like the sun on my face, so this allows me to hide them on most days. I take lots of pics and videos of this phase. I wanna remember it. ❤️

[@tomanwatson4572]

The ugly stage was so long and hard for me, but after 8-9 months it got so much better. My Dreads are finally maturing. Guys just be patient and it’ll turn out great in the end and the loc will be worth it. Forgot to add I just had my one year on October 5th 2020.

[@lilcycy7]

Congrats! October 5, 2021 is gonna be my one year

[@june4952]

Found your videos because I'm looking to help my fiance start his dreads, and natural hair is something i know very little about. Thanks for all the great advice!

[@pennyl_rita]

I'm currently 2 months locked in and I'm just trying to love my hair in this stage but it's as much of me learning patience and my locs are teaching me that and I'm learning to take it and embrace it😊 and love it in all the stages to come😊. Thanks for the videos they help me a lot in my journey🎉

[@Lowsy77]

First week with my comb coils, I've been watching your channel for like a month now, I always wanted locks but never had the courage. You gave me the courage to do it, thanks for the videos man, I feel ready for my journey

[@TPlocks]

This means a lot family! So glad to be apart of your journey!

[@kraxykam7242]

I needed this tbh. Because best believe there are days where the frizz gets to me and I feel to take them out but I'm torn cause I WILL NEVER go back natural 😂😂

[@jenisefrangella5228]

I'm about to be 6 months in, my third go in a full year, and while I love the process this time around the struggle is real. Been sick the past week and hard on myself today regarding my locs, so I said, "Let me go watch TP." 😂 Your videos are so helpful, and even though I've seen this one before, it got me right together. Thanks for getting me back on track as I slap a beanie on and keep it pushing. The retwist can wait until I feel better. 🖤

[@Afrodite96]

The part about wearing a head covering until you gain confidence really brought me to the Bible this morning about husbands being the covering of wives and wives for children. Thanks for that piece of word!

[@TPlocks]

Amen.

[@larryknicks]

I’m really glad that I found your channel. I just started mine this year (2021) and it’s giving me a lot of confidence knowing that I’ll be able to get to a desired result later on. 🖖🏾👽

[@vannablack757]

I started two wks ago too! I'm not feeling like they ugly I actually right now feel free.. Even tho they shrunk a lot and cuz my hair fine a lot have come loose in the back. Looking forward to my re twist this week

[@theorc16]

😁 I just started but I've also just started my spiritual journey, the world changes when you know you're not alone 🥰

[@underlocandshe8728]

Omg!!!! I did the same (buying non-prescription glasses) during the “ugly stage”. I’m making it a whole vibe. 💖🙏🏿

[@TheNeverous]

The good brotha TP coming through with another shining gem! I got barrel twists on my third retwist, reluctantly after my loctician's request, and I love it! Old folks hate it and everybody else can't lay off the compliments! But I won't get another style for a while because I do want my locing process to not slow down because of the restrictiveness of a style. Keep that in mind folks! TP, you reading my mind man. It's cool though! Lol!

[@BlkSheepLoneWolf]

Accessorizing is a great idea! I got eye glasses and nose piercing...wore some shells too.

[@latherioferguson7666]

Just began my loc journey about 3 weeks ago. Came across your vids and I had to like and subscribe. You're throwing gems bro. Keep it up.

[@daishafreeman428]

I find this video very helpful ,because my guy here spoke on things that I could've really used my first time starting locs and is so very helpful now.

[@ThatsAshD]

🤗🤗🤗🤗🥳🥳🥳🥳 I'm freaking out right now. Thank you for making the video and shout out. I'm a year in my loc'd process and Nooooo one around me has locs. I was so use to weave, wigs, that my journey was hard. Need help sometimes during my "ugly phases". Some of my family weren't supportive at first. Now they love my hair. Thanks again and keep it up.

[@TPlocks]

I’m happy to help! I’m glad you were able to catch the post so quick! 😁

[@whoisfresh_cpt]

Amen

[@fliiguy247]

Lol I definitely got my nose pierced right after starting my locs. I have a whole new look now and attracting different types of women then I have before. It's really spiced up my loc journey and really has me feeling myself these days. You were 100% right on this one. Even women that don't really like locs that much are telling me they like my look and it makes me feel better about the "rough" stage.

[@S3nZe1]

Currently on month 4 and hats are a life saver. I used to go to the barber 2 or 3 times a month so getting comfortable with the feeling of looking rough has it's ups and downs.

[@roxy_de_mulambo]

I feel you 😭😭😭

[@SimplyJackman]

Man I'm trying so hard to be consistent. And you're legitimately doing this with ease. It's content I want to see. And spaced out in a manner that is easy to consume.

[@flood808]

great video!! this was good motivation .. i am 2 and a half months in and most of these tips are applicable to me .. ive been doing alot of reading just to take my focus off of my hair .. its really been helpful i dont like the term “ugly phase” either .. just embrace that your hair is changing .. hang in there yall

[@TPlocks]

I’m glad the video helped fam! But yea ain’t no such thing as an ugly phase. It’s just the part of the process! I miss it some days no lie. Lol

[@in5anexxx91]

The best way to deal with this stage is NOT 2 WORRY ABOUT WHAT PEOPLES THINK 💪🏿

[@arthurmcpeterson5653]

That's it mate..."bottom line is not to care a sniff what anyone says"...✊

[@nutellas5510]

When I was in the ugly stage I didn’t really care I just rocked it

[@pinkchair]

The beauty of working from home during this pandemic. If I’m not wearing a bra or pants most days, I’m really not too bothered about what’s happening with these starter locs. I’m blessed to be able to embrace this wildness. Thanks TP 🙏🏾

[@mzbreezy1956]

Im in my "ugly phase" now BUT... My locs are dope.. I love them!! I love the frizz, the length, the size eerrrrrr thang! I do switch it up and use turban head bands and wraps.. Big earrings, big sunglasses. I feel free. Imma have to submit my pics on ur next loc review!

[@Peaches_Cream455]

I've been looking for a loc buddy but can't find one .....and I felt like you were talking directly to me when you mentioned being "obsessive". I literally lose sleep worrying about my locs lol

[@Rainfall1313]

Thank you for makin this vid. like u said its good to have a buddy and sucks to be alone i started locs earlier this year so im goin through an ugly stage and my family does not let up...none of them know what there talking about when it comes to hair but they still have to express their opinion to me..it really messes up my confidence sometimes. BUT the dude at this liquor store i go to started locs when i started mine and we bounce ideas off eachother and build eachother up. i dont mean to sound like sensitive but like everyone DEFINITELY needs someone like that in there life at this stage.

[@PlanetKaylah]

I'm mixed and it's hard a.f to find someone to relate to on this journey. Videos like this help me to keep going regardless 🖤

[@silentfistgaming5391]

I like wearing headbands wit my locs

[@TPlocks]

Same here. But my reason is to cover my big ass head! 😂😂😂

[@silentfistgaming5391]

TP locks 😂

[@kyngdripp2637]

Me to bro

[@abigaildaily5740]

This is what I’ve been doing too

[@nickey2133]

Same here

[@zinahollis52]

Just got my starter locs on Tuesday and I’m fully embracing protective styles lol. Thanks for the video!

[@LifewithFlorence_265]

I remember I almost quit when I got to this phase. I felt as if it would never end. But hey, I got through it and I've now been loc'd for a whole year and loving my hair.

[@mizrelmizrel]

There is No"ugly phase" it's in your head.

[@sandrasteele976]

Exactly! what's wrong with these strange people 🤦‍♀️😂? My bad I already know.

[@MM-gp9mb]

Theres definitely an ugly stage. It's cool to be "no hair is ugly it's all beautiful "but sometimes u gotta be honest with urself. It's not the best phase for dreads

[@sandrasteele976]

@@MM-gp9mb it's not "cool" it's called self love and not thinking like a colonizer. Kinky hair grows in the form of the ancient spiral as seen in the earliest drawings of mankind. Just one of other magnificent facts. You new folks 🤦‍♀️. If you think its ugly, you think you are ugly. Keep that energy to yourself 🤢. Glad I was raised correctly. Poor little coconut 😂. Do us real ones a favor and dont wear them at all. It's called dreads, because wyts thought they were dreadful. Worn by the runaways who raided plantations. (they love em' now, cause they have your knowledge)YOU are not supposed to think that🤦‍♀️. They are the crown of the fighters. Do away with your comb and reject the British. Yall are plumb silly.

[@Roman-wm7uf]

I’m getting roasted bro I feel like giving up 🤧

[@mizrelmizrel]

Don't give up. Look for inspiration 🙌 Keep looking in the mirror and Loving who you See 💖

[@09kryssyg]

I think I fell in love with my locs during the “ugly stage” (months 1 - 3.5). If I wasn’t rocking my budding babies I wore wigs, rocked headwraps, and even Marley twists.. basically everything people said I couldn’t do with immature locs (except permanently dying them 🚫). 😂😂 I still accessorize my look with different glasses (prescription cuz sis needs to see clearly lol). I also attach loc jewelry to hair pins so I’m not compromising the integrity of my locs

[@estadje]

Hey,did you deal with any build up when you did Marley twists? I'm really struggling with my locs being so short I want to do twists or faux locs over them but I'm worried about the build up I get when I normally do braids/twists.

[@09kryssyg]

estadje I experienced buildup especially on my edges mainly due to oils, sweat, and edge control. I honestly shouldn’t have done the Marley twists so soon in my journey. When I took them out 3 (almost 4) weeks later some of my locs tried to join together. Of course I panicked. 😂😂😂😂 If you do Marley twists or faux locs don’t leave them in too long so you don’t compromise the integrity of your growing locs.

[@PlatinumOneProduct]

Thank you TP. I’m in this faze and you have taught me how to do this during quarantine. Thx

[@TPlocks]

I’m honored to have your trust fam! ✊🏾

[@keeleymac72]

Thank you for this one! In my second month and the frizz is on 10!! Just needed a little reassurance that this too will pass😊. Definitely trying to appreciate the process.

[@sbgutta2875]

I’m at my 6month journey n all I can say is tht u really helped me thru my journey I been embracing my locs ever since I started I notice it wasn’t really an ugly stage but thank u TP Locs 💕💯👌🏾

[@saianimations6894]

I love when u say yes in the intro🤣🤣

[@brittneydean1801]

Definitely got the best content on locs on here. Congrats to all your successes!

[@TPlocks]

Thank you! 🙏🏽 Just tryna offer the advice I wish I had lol

[@VonStayFried]

im only 2 and a half months in but i kinda like the fizziness and the budding

[@swima1488]

I'm considering beginning my hair journey at the end of this summer. Your videos are very encouraging. I appreciate a brother, who is relatable, breaking it down for newbs like me.

[@guerrillapi]

Glasses and shades, glasses and shades! Thank the Lord for glasses and shades!

[@GypsyLoXX.INK.]

I’m currently going threw the ugly duckling stage! I have had my locks for almost a month Thank you so much for this video! Your helped me a ton!! I have started meditation 🧘‍♀️ an I’m embracing my spiritual journey.

[@keyshianorman6]

I had 14 inches added to my 8 inches loc hair that was a huge mistake after two years it was extremely heavy hurting my neck then I had had a hysterectomy then I went through menopause which I’m still in so I ended up cutting everything off and starting completely over. I’m not gonna add any more extensions and that’s where I’m at but it is so ugly having short hair for me, I might look cute but I never had short hair think about putting a stocking cap on and putting on set up a curly Afro wig for the next four months I have 3 inch starter locks. I couldn’t even untangle my Locs😮 so that’s why I ended up cutting them completely off, this time I do not want gel in my hair that was most of the problem. I saw People to Locs with oil or Shea butter, but not bee wax. ;-) Watching your videos because I definitely need encouragement. Went to short hair.😩😌

[@EvinNazya]

U give such genuine vibes. Hope this is the real you in person too!

[@TPlocks]

This is definitely me at all times. 😁 I don’t think it’d be sustainable for me if I had to act different for the loc family! 😅 Thank you for the compliment!

[@azalearichardson9113]

My loc buddy is going to be my niece. I just did her comb starter locs like a week ago and im about to do my 2nd go round of having locs because i actually liked having them.

[@daquankennedy3862]

When I started my dread journey a year ago I just wanted to try something out but now I really see that now my locs fits my personality especially since I’ve been watching your channel and dynasty tv channel for a few months now cause I’m trynna find out more stuff about dreads and how long to keep em up y’all really inspired me to keep going through this

[@dayekoi1744]

A couple of my locs have started budding and I’m loving it

[@ahmadkaien]

Ugly stage My family: cut that shit off, eww, do something with it, it looks so bad My locs fully mature down my back Family: don't cut it, it looks so good, when are you gonna dye it, it grew so much

[@TPlocks]

This is facts! 😂😂

[@Kingiam123]

That's what I watched EVERY single person in my family go through! Lol Brother had NO support. Then when he felt he needed to cut his mid back locs for a job, they all thought he was crazy!! "Don't!" "Forget that job, your hair is so beautiful!" Lol

[@joed2446]

Quarantine is the perfect moments 😂

[@deanikiliagwu1595]

I’m embracing it! It’s not easy but I’m just gone thug it out like the young folks say. I went through a whole natural hair journey so I’m good 😭🤣😫 I dress up to make it work. 9 months next Sunday! 💪🏿 i love your Channel and the music blessings to you and your family been here since 10k

[@TPlocks]

Thank you so much for the support and the comment! 🙏🏾 Thug it out! Lol ill do my best to keep the content coming.

[@deanikiliagwu1595]

TP locks 💪🏿

[@frankielc7736]

Very good information. Thanks 😊

[@TPlocks]

Glad I could help!

[@1tssp1ce]

I just discovered your KZbin channel and I’m just watching all your videos I love your vibe man

[@BlkWolf-vj3mh]

Thank bro I'm just starting again but I feel a little more confident from starting over for the third time. I'm glad I found your channel

[@tamaniclayton4795]

I haven’t watch yet but Ik this gonna smack thanks for being such a inspiration I started my locs a week ago and u really help answer my question

[@DeeeeeKay392]

I gotta find me a loc buddy. My husband has had locs for a few years and tells me to leave my hair alone lol I’ve been instant locking my hair but with my hair type I’m still going to go thru the ugly phase 🥴🥴🥴 Started my journey on 7/11/20.

[@TPlocks]

If you can’t find one definitely tracking a journey like yours works too! That’s why I love KZbin so much! 🔥

[@ashantiivuproductions3657]

I started mines 8/11/20 🥴 in 2 days I’llhave had them for 3 months 🥳

[@georgewbush43]

Bruh I started mine 9/15/20

[@Rocc2faded]

Listen to your husband, leave them alone and let them Flourish!

[@ZionBound_]

Bro this is the most unique top tips. I have heard. I enjoy the content... AND That analogy was on point. #FACTS

[@blackstarsadesuyan5754]

Good knowledge! Loc buddy interesting. Patients is key.

[@TPlocks]

That or at least follow a journey on KZbin! It helps

[@blackstarsadesuyan5754]

TP locks I have. Yours is one and you have given me a lot of guidelines so thanks.

[@tracyjones8030]

Folks! He's not really saying that the phase is "ugly". He is basically putting it out there for those of you who are seeking confidence or a way to embrace why your hair may be growing in directions you're not use to. That's it 🙂

[@robingray1976]

I’m in this stage now 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ I’m wearing wigs right now to hide it 😂

[@ninarobinson415]

Thank you for this! Subscribed! This is right on time. I’m 4 1/2 months In and frizzy is REAL! 💯

[@HorizonMediaGaming]

I’m at 2 months as of this Friday. 2 retwist in at the time of this comment. Everytime I’m about to cut these thangs I open this channel. Appreciate it G

[@blvcktanner4540]

this helped a lot I just started my journey for the first time about two weeks ago thank you again for this video

[@beautyschooldropout8227]

I have a loc buddy but she’s a year in so I use her for inspiration. I can’t find anyone with my texture or micro locs like mine 😩

[@TPlocks]

Dang! You looked on IG locliving and everything! We gotta find you one!!!

[@beautyschooldropout8227]

TP locks I started on a tapered cut so I think that’s the struggle 😩

[@marcowilliams4801]

Thanks for the awesome video!! I'm still growing hair and waiting to begin my journey

[@TPlocks]

Just preheating the oven! Enjoy that time :)

[@marcowilliams4801]

@@TPlocks 😂😂 I like that. I'm getting impatient ready to start though.but I feel ya bout the starting a hobby cause I stay in the mirror

[@chocobrigade]

And I hear what you mean by having a loc buddy, but it’s different when your journey is mostly looked down upon by others. I got my hair instant locked for my second journey (no extensions) and everywhere I go, I hear loc people talking down on instant locs. I don’t even like calling my hair locs because I feel like I don’t belong

[@TPlocks]

That’s gotta be pretty frustrating. I’m sorry you’re going through that! Your experience is definitely more unique but please stay encouraged!!! You are apart of this family too!

[@chocobrigade]

TP locks I’ll try! With pressure from my family with how my first natural loc journey looked (rough) and the fact that my parts weren’t right at ALL (a mix of sharpie sized ones and thinner than pencil sized ones) I just wanted my hair to have a good healthy parting system and to look a little more ahead than I was. And even now, though I got instant locs, they honestly look like I’m only on month 8, since I was on month 4 when I combed my first set out.

[@blacksnakegray2552]

F*** them. They are'nt paying for anything. Do what you want. Its your head.

[@XmarcX92]

The only difference is you skipped the budding process and got the loc instantly which is the whole point of locs.

[@Santuan86]

Currently going through this stage right now. Learning to embrace it but it's a difficult journey

[@TPlocks]

Most things worth attain will be difficult at first! You can do this! ✊🏾

[@Santuan86]

Yea my hair has grown enough to the point it's able to be braided. Thanks for your inspiration

[@krich4825]

I was already binging the videos lol so here I am. Good job TP 👍🏾

[@krich4825]

Hold up so since our hair is the same length are we loc buddies ? Lol

[@krich4825]

No cap I got the frames too, they’re essential!!

[@TPlocks]

You already know bro!! Lol

[@wooddrowilson8569]

much love. im about to hit my year mark been with you the whole way

[@TPlocks]

It means a lot!! I’ll never forget it’s my loc fam that made this all possible!

[@malaysiawelch5069]

I've definitely already started using the headbands lol, good tip for sure 🤙👌

[@keshonlove545]

I have starter locs ( started on 8/13/20) and when I'm not at work I rock the headband fo sho ✊🏾. Keeps the starter locs in place while letting the hair and scalp breathe

[@spiritpill641]

I locked up same day, loc buddies ?

[@TPlocks]

The headband is definitely my go to! Lol

[@keshonlove545]

Did yall locs in the lower back of ur head take longer to loc up? I'm assuming its because they're like baby hairs almost cause they're at the base of the head

[@uknowtwod]

Thanks...embrace...and let love live

[@joshuar1ley]

Now starting locks, video was really helpful in helping me to embrace this beginning stage

[@carolluvlocs3127]

Great video I get some good nuggets every time I watch one. Thank You.

[@Wlfg_latimon]

yessir thanks for tips