I Combed Out My Locs After 7 years and My Hair is Actually LONG!! 4C Loose Natural Journey Begins

[@2013lovemy]

This is the most post comb out length retention I’ve see on on KZbin! Looks so healthy too! Wow! 👏🏾 👏🏾

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you soo much!! It was ALOT of work but definitely worth it!!

[@2013lovemy]

@@findingalisa2552 gives me hope for when I eventually comb mine out.

[@findingalisa2552]

@@2013lovemy Good!! I wasn't expecting much from the videos I found so almost just but it all off to start fresh. Sooo happy I didn't!

[@veliciawilliams5865]

Me too.

[@eyekandy3000]

Post partum balding 😆 it’s shedding - me too, it sucks. Your hair is gorgeous btw

[@iamdanie_.]

I love big hair too lol. One reason I'm not relaxing my hair ever again.

[@findingalisa2552]

Right! The volume is not the same when its relaxed!

[@myzhiggs]

Beautiful 😍 This gives me hope. Of all the 4c lock comb outs, this is the only one I've ever seen where someone with 4c hair retains sooo much length! I was smiling straight through for you 😁. Congratulations!

[@findingalisa2552]

Thanks soo much! I've watched soooo many videos and I was hopefully bot preparing myself for maybe shoulder length hair. So when I saw it all out I was pleasantly surprised! Lots of conditioner and patience! You can do it!

[@myzhiggs]

@@findingalisa2552 Awesome! I've been contemplating combing mines out for a while now. I've been locked for as long as you have and I also have 4c hair. I'm just scared I may look bald where I'm so use to seeing my locks long and hanging. Question? Would you consider yourself to always had a decent length hair or would you say that having your hair locked for so long helped it to grow out?

[@ellea3446]

The length retention is the best I’ve ever seen. !!! Love this video thank u so much !!!

[@heyitsj1834]

Beautiful hair. So glad you decided to take the time and comb it out rather than shave it all. You have every right to be excited, your hair is thick and healthy and just beautiful, well done sis!

[@findingalisa2552]

Not sure why I'm now seeing this comment. I'm soo sorry. Thank you soo much.

[@beq343]

Your hair is absolutely everything!! I’m gathering inspiration for when I comb out my locs and SO appreciate your videos!!!

[@findingalisa2552]

You are beyond sweet! Thank you and im happy they help! Its a scary process and you have to be physically and mentally ready! Good luck!

[@JP-dc6fu]

I been wanting Locs.. I didn’t know that you could comb them out. 😍

[@findingalisa2552]

If I knew I would have started my locs long time ago but might have also ended that journey way sooner. Lol its crazy but they can be taken out!

[@lundunmoon]

Your hair look so pretty and long. I was smiling the whole time

[@findingalisa2552]

AWW! Thanks. Your comment made me smile for sure!

[@rjgraves7881]

I love how long it is! Your hair looks great!

[@findingalisa2552]

Me too!! Thanks babe!!

[@remnantfewministriesminist495]

Yesss..have fun! I want to start my locks again and then do this! Absolutely beautiful!

[@tiannac7149]

I know that's right embrace your hair queen 🖤

[@jelicianorwood24]

I'm taking my locs out and my hair long like yours. I'm ready to see natural hair out again!! I'm excited and still have the back to take out 😆😆

[@veliciawilliams5865]

Your hair is beautiful. The sparse areas will grow in.

[@findingalisa2552]

Thanks! I will work on it and hopefully it does! Thanks again.

[@Noimserious]

I love that one left in the back. Great idea!!

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you! That's my girl! And I still get to see how my locs would have grown so its pretty cool!

[@kerriewithpurpose5722]

Just a tip...buy a kids detangler for combing out the hair..it saves time and works...deep condition each wash day with a protein free deep conditioner...keep using olive oil in your routine after washing along with a leavein and shea butter to seal would be good....remoisturize hair with water leave in and shea butter between wash days..keep it this simple....all the best...I too have grown my 4c hair to bra strap length

[@findingalisa2552]

WOW! thank you soo much! Do you have a suggestion for leave in? I've tried a few but have bit found one thag leaves my hair feeling soft and doesn't leave built up.

[@kerriewithpurpose5722]

@@findingalisa2552 hey..I find myself returning to use Cantu Shea butter leavein ...you get alot for the money and it does the job.( As I am leave in or Giovanni leavein or Knot Today kinky curly leavins are not as thick as Cantu but have no protein, and aren't as expensive as camille rose naturals or the mane choice brands which are also very good and can do the trick also)..tip..just before washing out your shampoo in the shower put on normal conditioner for 5 mins (suave has lots of slip)...it will stop your hair from feeling dried out when you wash out the shampoo (sounds crazy to add conditioner while shampoo still in hair but I got this tip from a well known natural hair youtuber). Also while still in the shower apply the leavin immediately after washing out the conditioner or the deep conditioner...this does not give the hair enough time to kink or dry out..trust me.. sounds weird but works like a charm. The Cantu leave in may get foamy like a conditioner when you do this but that is okay..you are lubricating the strands before getting out the shower and this will significantly reduce tangling. This will stop your hair from thinning out. Stay away from aloe juice, silk proteins, wheat, eggs or any protein in products unless you do a controlled protein treatment yourself each month. Protein can build up and strip your hair of moisture and cause it to break ..even silk amino acids can make hair frizzy and dry eventually. If you don't like shea butter on top the leavein to seal in moisture nothing wrong with blue magic hair grease...you just need to use a sulphate shampoo on wash day to really get grease off..God bless. Just helping a sista out!!! Wouldn't wanna see that beautiful hair go to waste 😊😊😯😊

[@findingalisa2552]

You are my new best friend. I've been struggling to find products that work and because of the amount of haor I have I am overwhelmed. When I was loos natural before it was for about a year or 2 after a big chop. So that was way easier and gave me alot of time to get to know my hair. I cant even remember what I used before...probably wouldn't matter because my hair feels soo much different. I will go to the hair store tomorrow and try the Cantu leave in. Great tips. There is soo much info out there and with my limited time I tend to just rush my wash days and not take the time to do each step. I need to find another way. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You have been a great help. I'll keep up posted on my progress!

[@moniqueuu8777]

Looks fuller and healthier than the locs.

[@vaughanfrancis3139]

Awesome !!! Hair is super long 😳

[@findingalisa2552]

VAUGHANNNNNY! Thank you!!

[@chxchx]

Best comb-out results I've ever seen. Wow!! How long did it take to comb they out, what method did you use, and how many locs did you have? Please share tips/advice for combing out locs. 🙏🏾

[@findingalisa2552]

Awww! Soo sweet of you to say! Took me 5weeks and 4 days to comb out. 😩 I used a fine teeth comb with lots of conditioner ad water. I had about maybe 50 locs. Great questions. I have a short video coming soon about my take down process. Stay tuned and thanks soo much for watching!!

[@chxchx]

@@findingalisa2552 Thank you!! I'm looking forward to the video. ❤️

[@camaa_pearl]

Did you start with two strand twist or finger coils?

[@findingalisa2552]

@@camaa_pearl Neither. I interlocked from the beginning.

[@laurenlocd3180]

I feel like the bigger / thicker your locs are the healthier the comb out will be

[@MedMom993]

Wow, love that hair! I eventually want to come mine out I've had them for 5 years but I'm scared all of my hair will come out bc everyone isn't as lucky as you 😂😭

[@findingalisa2552]

I hear that. I am still in shock with the amount of hair I ended up with. I only combed it out because the alternative was being bald. Lol

[@JesusisliterallyHim]

Just let it grow out so you have new growth after

[@kyiennpepper]

Wow! Sweet!!!! Hair goals 😂👍👍👍👍🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you my love!!

[@Ivylaismusic]

What products did you use to comb out the hair? I’m planning to undo mine also. Amazing looking hair you got there.

[@greyjayfamalay7532]

It looks soooooo goood!!!! Now you hVe me thinking to lock my hair!!! 💗💓💖💝

[@findingalisa2552]

Lol! Thank you! It's like the ultimate protective style apparently. Who knew?!

[@greyjayfamalay7532]

Well hunny because of your video I am on my own locs journey... I started mine this week!!!!

[@findingalisa2552]

Noooooo way!! I hope you recored it. They will look sooo beautiful on you. And with the undercut! 😀🥰 Cant wait to see them!

[@greyjayfamalay7532]

You know I did.... I will post it sometime this month!

[@ailinh911]

miss you are GORGEOUS!! i just subscribed, i can’t wait to see where your hair journey takes you next! 😊

[@findingalisa2552]

Omg! 😊😊 I'm blushing! Thank you soo much! I'm eager to see too! Thank you for subscribing!

[@eurekawashington-myers9115]

Wow beautiful!!! Did the color come off? Or you trimmed most of the color? Sorry if you already answered this question.. just curious started my journey a couples weeks ago

[@findingalisa2552]

It was sooo interesting to me...the color seemed to be on the hair on the outside of the locs and all that hair was dead so was combed out. I didn't expect it and on tiktok some actually accused me of lying about combing my locs out because the color was gone. Lol

[@j-rainemitchell7247]

Your hair is beautiful.

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you soo much!!

[@daniellemiddleton9916]

looks awesome!!

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you!!!

[@trybeingme2214]

My pretty mama! It looks amazing.

[@findingalisa2552]

Thanks my love!

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

Do you have a Video on How you Removed the Locs?

[@leign]

So pretty!!!

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you my love!

[@larrycollins1538]

7 long years Wooooo I’m going on 6 near end of June! 💪🙌👌💯

[@findingalisa2552]

Congratulations!! Happy locaversary!

[@marriageministers]

Hi Alisa, I cut off my dreadlocks do you think if I attach them back and comb out after a year they will comb out together??? Secondly when you did twist the lock was it always one direction (clockwise /anticlockwise) making it easier to unlock/comb out? You advise not styling the locks to comb out easier?

[@anikastarseed]

Do inversión method hun warm up Castor oil n do inversion for 5 min every day for a week give one week a break do another week n then leave your head alone for a month let it do it’s own work

[@findingalisa2552]

Oh wow!! Thank you for your detailed message! I will definitely try this.

[@melodywest1945]

How long did it take you to comb out? Was this your final length or did you have to eventually cut more of your ends off? I have started combing mine out but one loc take me almost 2hrs to get down smh…so discouraging. But this video gives my a positive vibe again.

[@findingalisa2552]

Be patient love. It will take a while. Took me 5 week and some days. But I was a new mom and was not in a rush. I did about one a day. Some days I did none. Took about an hour per loc. I trimmed my ends a little bit in honestly nervous to and not a big fan of shopping off alot my hair. Its now 8 months in and km happy I didn't cut. Im taking care of my hair and it seems to be doing well. I cant remember the actual length I ended up with but I have to other videos on my page talking about the take down process and a length check. Not sure if I'm able to tag on here but ill try to tag you.

[@rh5938]

Omg, that is some beautiful hair! 😍I've recently started my loc journey and I feel like I'll never reached a length like yours. I'm almost at 4 months and it's driving me crazy because it's so frizzy but it's definitely locking so I'm excited😊 New subbie❤️

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you soo much for subscribing! Omg I remember those days. I hated it. I was second guessing myself for starting them. Wondering if I should have just went to a professional like everyone said. But then I started to do protective styles like crochet braids and single braids and that held me over for a bit. Gave it time to grow. Then all of a sudden I got into them. It will grow! Trust me. Enjoy it now because when mine got long I missed the short days and fast dry times! It will get better! I promise. Thanks for your comment! Have a great day.

[@rh5938]

@@findingalisa2552 lol, yes second guessing and watching loc comb out videos🤣 I'm trying to be patient though! Thank you for the encouragement and good vibes😊

[@findingalisa2552]

@@rh5938 lol! It was easier for me because I didn't know you could comb them out lol Welcome, Anytime!

[@goddessakasha2246]

Beautiful 😻 hair thanks 🙏🏿 for sharing

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you for watching! It means alot!

[@goddessakasha2246]

@@findingalisa2552 I have had my locs going on 12 years in March seriously considering combing them out do you regret it

[@findingalisa2552]

@@goddessakasha2246 Oh wow! That's awesome. Hmmmm. Hard question. I miss the ease of my locs. With an almost 1 year old I am BUSY and taking hours to wash and style my haor just isn't doable anymore. I definitely don't regret combing them out though. I love the freedom, versatility and look. And Lord knows it's amazing to actually pass a comb through my hair. I missed that more than I realised.

[@goddessakasha2246]

@@findingalisa2552 I totally understand sis it’s absolutely stunning 🤩 I love it 🥰 and appreciate your honest reply you have inspired me thanks 🙏🏿

[@findingalisa2552]

@@goddessakasha2246 Your welcome love!! Anytime! And thank you!

[@VirgosGroove3]

Did your hair texture change? I had super 4c hair in 70% of my head and the rest was 4b. Now that I’m taking my locs out my hair looks so curly and defined it’s strange. I haven’t gotten to the front yet but the back has me ready for a Wash and go 🥹😅

[@findingalisa2552]

Not sure how I missed this! My hair was and is full 4c. But what I did notice was with the weight of longer hair than I've ever had it seemed like a looser texture. But honey....when that bad boy air dries....crunchy and back to her old self. Lol She still 4c and proud. Lol

[@VirgosGroove3]

@@findingalisa2552 I think that’s what it is, the length and weight lol I feel like it’s easier to manage because it’s past shoulder length but it’s still very cotton like in some areas. But natural hair takes time to learn. Once you find what works it’s fun 🤩

[@findingalisa2552]

Yess! Agreed. And you learn to love what your hair is and not expect it to do anything it just doesn't want to do. Like I like the messy look and when I try to do anything neat my hair just laughs. Lol

[@christinalucey-ventura1604]

Gorgeous my dear!

[@findingalisa2552]

Thanks babe!

[@christianajones7319]

Omg can you help me comb out mine, I can't find anyone in the dmv area that know how🤣🤣. But I love this so much!💅🏿

[@touchofsade2281]

Did you start your locs with two stand twist or coils when you first started? I’m thinking about locs but idk which will be easier to take down when I’m ready

[@findingalisa2552]

I actually didn't use either. I interlocked. I was for sure you couldn't comb out interlocked locs but you sure can!

[@benicia3494]

Beautiful!!

[@elianayasharahla2955]

Do you remember what kind of conditioner you used to comb out your locs?

[@findingalisa2552]

Yes! It was Isoplus Extra Virgin Olive Oil Conditioner. Cheap and alot of slip.

[@elianayasharahla2955]

@@findingalisa2552 Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@findingalisa2552]

@@elianayasharahla2955 Thanks love. God bless you too!

[@tehillahmoses9728]

Hi We're they permanent or temporary dreadlocks

[@findingalisa2552]

That's a hard questions because now I believe no locs are permanent. I started mine from short loose natural hair, interlocked them and did so for seven years. I thought they couldn't be combed out because I interlocked but I did! They were fully matted just took time and patience. Hope this helps.

[@opocoyo]

How did you re tighten you locs when you had them? 😍

[@findingalisa2552]

I interlocked with a tool I made from a paperclip. 🤭 I have a video on TikTok about it. Let me see if I can share it on KZbin.

[@opocoyo]

@@findingalisa2552 Thank you! I was worried about not being able to comb out interlocked locs 😅

[@veliciawilliams5865]

A great simple mask would be avocado & olive oil.

[@findingalisa2552]

Good idea! I've been thinking about using avocado. And I also have a small aloe plant. Might try some of that too!

[@kyiennpepper]

Beautiful! 😄😍

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you! 😊

[@heratmosphere]

Was your hair that long before locs ?

[@findingalisa2552]

Oh no. It was about 5 inched. I did a big chop a year or so before I started my locs.

[@keithnoldanapierre-louis2753]

Do you think that your hair have grown a lot??

[@findingalisa2552]

Yes. Before my hair would stop at my shoulders. Never grew past that. So be almost yo my waist now is amazing.

[@miszsaii24]

Yassss!!!!!

[@findingalisa2552]

🥰🥰

[@storageunit2683]

Were you locs interlocked?

[@findingalisa2552]

Yes I was!! For the entire 7 years of my loc life.

[@storageunit2683]

@@findingalisa2552 thank you. I'll try my best!

[@hairjourney747]

Wait so u don't gotta cut it y everyone saying there is no way u can EVER take it out as to cut it omg wow Im so happy

[@findingalisa2552]

Right! I cut two rows of my loca off before I knew I could comb them out!! Soo mad. Especially after I saw how much hair I ended up with.

[@hairjourney747]

@@findingalisa2552 you cut two rows 😮wow when did you find out you can comb them out I never new you can even comb them out I have a family member saying once I loc it I can't take it out but tbh all BC I discovery your channel showd my family now I feel confident in 7 years il take them out love ur hair quality so pretty

[@findingalisa2552]

@@hairjourney747 My main reason for wanting to show this process was because it took me FOREVER to come across someone who combed theirs out. I'm like why are people keeping this a secret! And the few videos I found when I realised that was a thing weren't that informative. Were from a long time ago or they had softer textures so I still wasn't sure it would work for me. Thank you for your kind words. People are stuck with old info and they live by it. Listen....im soo mad I cut those rows off. I have to post the video sometime. That was when I thought I was going to cut all of them off. Thank God I didn't cut all off.

[@jhevynwright6174]

We’re they interlock?

[@findingalisa2552]

Yes! From the very beginning! Main reason I thought they couldn't be combed out. But it was "easy".

[@aimeekleine8764]

Wow beautiful😍

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you soo much!

[@faithbishop1444]

After 8 years, I dare not try this

[@findingalisa2552]

Try just one! You might like it. 🥰

[@mzprettyeyez74]

What happened to all the color on the ends?

[@findingalisa2552]

It was on the outside of the locnand my guess is that was where most of the shedding was from. Also I think most of my ends came off. It was confusing to me as well but that's the only thing I came up with. 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@mzprettyeyez74]

@@findingalisa2552 oh ok. I guess it makes sense. How do you manage all of that hair? How long was your hair before you started your loc journey?

[@findingalisa2552]

It's gotten easier. In the beginning I was regretting combing them out. Was soooo much work. I was scared to damage it, scared to comb it, didn't know what products to use. It was a mess. Even thought of relaxing it. But it got easier when my hair realised it wasn't going to be locked again and can relax. My hair was about 4 inches before I locked it.

[@mzprettyeyez74]

@@findingalisa2552 well sis I applaud you for your patience and persistence. My hair is nowhere near as long as yours but it's super thick and I have the hardest time keeping it moisturized.

[@kwenshardae2146]

I love it

[@findingalisa2552]

Thank you!

[@kwenshardae2146]

No problem your video is the best thus far you have me so tempted to comb out my locs

[@rheadsparks659]

Name that last loc Staysee!

[@findingalisa2552]

Hahahahaha wish I thought about that before. Lol

[@everydayjay7968]

👌🏾

[@mzdicey6684]

So can you comb out mines or can you comb out mines 💁🏾‍♀️