I'M DONE USING OILS ON MY LOCS? Updated Wash Day Routine For Semi-Freeform Locs 💦

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[@holisticflo]

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[@keekeefnay2010]

I stopped using oil on my locs as well and have definitely noticed a difference. My locs are growing faster and they have a naturally moisturized feel to them. Plus I don’t have all of those oil stains on my sheets and pillowcases, which is a huge bonus!!

[@holisticflo]

Yes, the oil stains used to have me feeling like the parents of the "Soul Glo" guy from Coming To America when they got up off the couch 😂

[@keekeefnay2010]

@@holisticflo 😂🤣 Exactly!!

[@eems6859]

Also check out Ingrid from Toronto, she's been saying no oils for locs since she started lol. I stopped a year ago. My locs are so light and soft man oh man.

[@holisticflo]

I just hopped on the train lol new to me

[@holisticflo]

But I have actually seen her video too when I was preparing for this video. Thanks for your comment!

[@g.k.3598]

As you said, this is controversial. People (hair professional or not) sometimes find it hard to accept that what works for some people may not work for others. Thank you for this video AND the explanation. I had 3 sets of locs. I tried different oils: castor oil, olive oil, jojoba oil, almond oil, mustard oil, avocado oil, ... I tried different recipes of mist: 80% or 90% water + vegetal oils + with/out glycerin + essential oils... I listened professional lockticians. I tried different uses: mist, small drops of oil directly on scalp on dried/ damp hair... 🙈 *Every freaking time: buildup* It was so frustrating: why don't the routines and products other people use work for me? I don't use wax, gels or whatever ! Are the locs not for me? I have come across videos of people who don't use oils on locs. It's like an enormous weight was taken off my shoulders ! 🥲 By adopting the locs, I followed the general advice without taking into account what I knew about my hair: I never needed to grease my scalp, my scalp don't like industrial shampoos. So, I resumed the routine I had before the locs (rhassoul clay as shampoo, and a light leave-in conditioner once a week) I wouldn't say _I don't use oil anymore_ : there are oils in my leave-in, I use essential oils in my homemade shampoo 🤔

[@holisticflo]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with using oils and the buildup in the locs because I think that may be more common than most people think, especially with heavier oils. Glad you found what works best with you and your crown ✨😄

[@Bjay1987ful]

Love the hairrrr, the background music is so peaceful as well!!!!

[@holisticflo]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏾

[@soulfullyroyalnita4446]

Proud of you! Once again welcome to the no oil tribe.. you are getting better at a stress free loc journey with each video! 😎❤️ My hair so light and free no build up ever! Love the vid..

[@holisticflo]

Thanks so much for the love and encouragement I highly appreciate it! ❤️🙏🏾

[@askask5259]

I started my loc journey a year ago and recently started watching your videos and find them so helpful. Thanks for sharing. Your locs look great! Ps: You're beautiful!

[@holisticflo]

Thanks for letting me know you enjoy the videos and im so glad you enjoy the channel. Thanks for the compliment! ❤️

[@_PAIGE94]

Loved the braid out at the end 👍🏾

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@tcc2]

Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us!!

[@holisticflo]

You're welcome!

[@TrishLee]

Absolutely need to wash it thoroughly and make sure you clean every angle and part! Its great to see the whole process with you explaining everything here, yes what feels good to you is the right thing and you dont need to think about what others would think! Thanks for the sharing!❤️

[@holisticflo]

Thanks for your support and comments!

[@TrishLee]

@@holisticflo You are much welcome girl! ❤

[@Mrs.Purple.Possibilities]

Dope hair my sister. I have to use oil on my scalp, I tried not using it and I had sores. I've returned to the way my mama did my hair when I was a little girl, my hair grew so healthy, thick and long. I just wash, grease my scalp, keep my hands out of it and only interlock every 6-7 weeks. Many blessings to you on your journey 💝.

[@holisticflo]

Thanks for your comments and sharing your journey with us! Many blessings to you as well

[@JenFindsGems]

And yeeees for the ASMR content! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@holisticflo]

Thank tou! So glad it was enjoyable this is my first time doing that lol

[@southernlox3883]

i love watching your videos close to bedtime because your voice is so calm/relaxing & i love your locs lmao weird ik. but after watching your free form video, i've decided to wait 2 months before retwisting. I want to start spacing my retwists out more to let some of them thicken up some more. we'll see how it goes. #newsubbie

[@holisticflo]

So glad you love the vids and they helped you make decisions for yourself in your journey! ☺️ Thanks for the sub!

[@joynmo46]

Love the results

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@JenFindsGems]

I’m filing a video about this, this week. No oils for the past month and my hair has been so light and no scalp issues!! Your locs are flourishing so nicely! 😍😍

[@holisticflo]

Yes im glad you found this out for yourself and your locs! And thanks for the compliments ❤️

[@fleekitomusoliinii]

🤌🏽Your hair is immaculate 💯

[@holisticflo]

Thank you! ❤️

[@no_below_5138]

dope! im thinking about doing this method for wash days once my hair gets long enough to go into a braid or twist lol. I maybe need to do more research on semi freefroming for short hair. Love the video!

[@holisticflo]

Thanks for the support!

[@bettyeames6812]

I like Dr. Bronner’s shampoo in peppermint and the rose scented one for my locs. Absolutely no build up with those shampoos. The beauty of short locs is you can wash and separate the locs and you’re done. I’m just 8 months into this journey and can’t wait to braid my locs after washing. 😊

[@holisticflo]

I used to use that one, but then i noticed it made my scalp tingle a lot. I probably should’ve diluted it a bit more, but its still a great soap and i see a lot of people using it! And yes i was enjoying my shorter phase as long as i could

[@kristinwornum7126]

I’m going to try this and research it, thanks sis

[@holisticflo]

You’re welcome!

[@rozchristopherson648]

Excellent video and vibe. 😊

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@joannamelanie]

Thanks for the video I finally decided to start my locs : my loc date July 22.2022 definitely love this video ❤️

[@holisticflo]

Congrats on starting your loc journey! Thanks for your support ❤❤

[@joannamelanie]

@@holisticflo Awww thank you so much I go for my first re-twist on Thursday next week I’m definitely going to semi freeform I feel like it’s less stress on your locs. ❤️✨

[@enjoy4081]

Thanks for the asmr Portion 🥰

[@holisticflo]

You're welcome glad you enjoyed it I think I'll do it more often

[@deynsejamed9817]

Yr hair really looks healthy n beautifully

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@luvlocs06]

I stopped using oils on my locs about 8 weeks ago (same reasons and watched videos you mentioned). I don't oil my scalp because I have seborrheic dermatitis and any oil inflames my scalp. I really like the results. I use a moisturizing homemade spray of distilled water and steeped herbs (no essential oils because they inflame my scalp). I've been debating trying oils again to test the difference to see which method works best for me. *However* that whole thought process of re-moisturizing during the week and wondering if the moisture is penetrating due to the oil already there, has stopped me. Would love to see the video of the changes in your routine!

[@holisticflo]

Thanks for your comment and your perspective! I understand not using the oils on your locs because of the same reasons that I mentioned in this video. I will make an updated video coming soon!

[@Mrs_Canary]

I did the 30daydextox b4 starting my locs. Never used oils. Its unnecessary. Products have oils n them. Love the video

[@holisticflo]

Thanks for your comment!

[@crystaloffley9445]

Just subscribed cause your locs look SO MUCH like mine when I don’t retwist. wish I could send you a picture LOL

[@holisticflo]

Oh woww I believe it too lol thanks for the sub!

[@soulfullyroyalnita4446]

Moisture can come from water consumption and just healthy eating

[@holisticflo]

Thanks for the loc advice too! I agree that we can hydrate our body from the inside out. Hair, skin, and nails

[@dripnxtdoor229]

Great video !

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@waterkid95chris]

might try semi-freeform locs, looks unique!

[@holisticflo]

Definitely is freeing, highly recommend! 👍🏾

[@kathrynd8055]

Love this ty

[@holisticflo]

Thank YOU

[@naturalcandigirl]

Wow I'm an oil avocate and I infuse jojoba oil with certain herbs. Now y'all got me wanting to see if not using it will make a difference. I must say that jojoba oil is very close the the sebum that we naturally produce. But I'm down to stop using it to see what's up. I do think the other oils are just too thick. But not jojoba oil, in my opinion. But I will make the change and document with pics. Thanks for this video! You're my new loc crush (I must confess I have quite a few. Lol.)

[@holisticflo]

Definitely let me know how it goes! I know different things work for different people. I certainly had to do some trial and error before I figured out what worked for me. And thank you ❤️

[@desi790]

Absolutely in love with your locs. This video has changed my mind to semi-free form! What would you recommend for growing/maintaining your edges? Would oil be ok? Or just rose water?

[@holisticflo]

Thank you for your comment and compliments! For growth on the edges, I would recommend oil just because thats the only products i know that are thick enough to help grow the edges back without heavy products that cause buildup

[@naturalcandigirl]

Additional comment: This was really good. I actually watched the entire 25 minutes and I usually don't. Lol

[@holisticflo]

Lol omg thanks for the update! Glad you made it all the way through that means so much to me ☺️

[@teezeeb2662]

I would love to see pt 2 to this video

[@holisticflo]

Cool! Coming up soon 👍🏾

[@lolarew6752]

I have seborrheic dermatitis, so I think semi-freeform will be best for me.

[@marvinhagler7233]

Wish I knew this before I started mine - love your locs! Also - where did you get that cool shirt??

[@holisticflo]

Thank you! And I got the shirt from the thrift store, which is where I get almost all of my clothes!

[@imani1193]

I can definitely understand not using oil on the hair. I've found that because my scalp doesn't produce much sebum, my hair does a little better when I use some oil. But I only use it on my scalp, and only on wash day. After wash day, I only use water. Since I started doing this, I've experienced softer, happier locs and less of an itchy scalp! Also, if I do feel the need to use more oil, I use an oil that can easily emulsify. There are some oils that don't seal off the hair, so I use those.

[@holisticflo]

That's good to know about the oils that don't emulsify on the hair!

[@michellebriscoe9]

Right, oils is only to be used on the scalp. Use a lighter oil. I been locked for 7 years and used oils the whole time. But to each its own.

[@pghwavy369]

Your dreads so 🔥

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@ChristinNachelle123]

Did my first wash on my beginner locs tonight and did not realize how much rinsing I would have to do

[@holisticflo]

Yesss!! Especially when they get thicker lol

[@Originalnatoya876]

Your hair looks so healthy 🥲❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@NomalyYours]

Helpful video

[@holisticflo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@boluwatife482]

The ASMR part of the video is great

[@holisticflo]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@k.burbank868]

Your eyebrows are so thick and pretty ❤️🙊🔥

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@eems6859]

Ayyyyyyyyye first by chance lol.

[@holisticflo]

Aayyeee! Lol

[@cobainc0]

I use rose water & a teeny bit of glycerin only occasionally. I live in the UK so the temperature is mainly cold which dries my hair out a lot which rose water really helps with. The main reason I don’t use any oils in my scalp is because my scalp produces a lot of sebum naturally, adding additional oils just makes my scalp feel greasy, dirty and clogged! So I use water-based products only (rose water, glycerine). I think paying attention to how your scalp & hair feels will tell you whether you need oil in your hair/scalp or not. Everyone’s different ;) Have you tried African black soap? I use the Shea moisture version. So far the best shampoo I’ve used.

[@holisticflo]

Thanks for your comments and insight! I have seen that African black soap works for many people. I used to use it on my face and body, however it did no justice for my skin. If anything, it was too harsh on my skin, which turned me off from every trying it on my hair or scalp.

[@ignorantenlightenment]

I like the free form look but I work in corporate America and I’m a bit nervous about that 😅

[@holisticflo]

Totally feel you on it. Definitely would get comments and stares working in that environement

[@iamnotmyhandle]

Do you. They'll adjust. 💁🏽‍♀️

[@bkj926]

Hey, hope you're well! I haven't had a re-twist for about 4 months. gonna get one soon (I want to have a few combined). I'm wondering, when you braid your semi-freeforms, does the new growth (loose hair) meld together?

[@holisticflo]

When I braid them, I only keep the braids in for 1 full day, max a day and a half. Sometimes the new growth does get a bit tangled. However, it never starts locking together just because after I wash it, it is a lot softer

[@whitneywalsh9127]

Your locs look amazing by the way. I’m 1 1/2 month into my journey. I’m also semi free forming so my question is will my new growth continue to grow out loose or will it eventually shape itself based on my starter loc pattern. I don’t want flat locs. I hope that makes sense. I’ll probably stop using oils also because my scalp always itch lol Thank you for your reply Lo Lo

[@holisticflo]

This is a really good question. For me, most of my roots started to grow out flat because I was no longer re-twisting and also because some of my natural hair pattern falls in an s shape, so the s shape curls are more likely to lie flat naturally. It can depend on your hair type as well as your loc maintenance whether your roots may grow flat If you don’t want flat locs you could still palm roll your locs directly after washing so that the locs are malleable and you can shape them in the form you want.

[@whitneywalsh9127]

@@holisticflo thanks so much for taking the time to reply. My hair like many others I’m sure have a different textures. My front top is straight I guess and my sides and back is fluffy and thicker. I was thinking the same as well. I should shape them for now and when they start to mature I will no longer roll, well Im actually not too bad with the loc smithing method. I’ll be 2 months on the 3rd lol. I’m in my 50’s and I greyed prematurely ( not due to stress may I add) but my whole head is grey now so it’s been a challenge but I’m moving forward with no more color and embracing the silver. Blessings to you 🙏🏾

[@dreamove8878]

I’m sorry guys I joined the darkside of the loc journey . I got them interlocked Monday.

[@holisticflo]

Not the "dark side" of the loc journey 😂😂

[@Mrs.Purple.Possibilities]

Welcome, we're happy to have you 😉. Interlocking was the best thing I did for my hair outside of locking up. Like our locs we're all different, dope .

[@holisticflo]

@@Mrs.Purple.Possibilities I love it!!

[@syeunirae]

Your about to persuade me to be freeform.. your locs are so healthy and fluffy😍.. I don't like the scalpy look anyway so yea I might be doing that.

[@holisticflo]

Thank you and I say go for it!

[@naturalcandigirl]

Same!

[@differentresults2279]

Greetings, I don't remember which of your videos I watched. I have made an aloe and water mixture for my hair

[@holisticflo]

Greetings! And that sounds great it worked very well for me

[@joshuawilliams71]

💙

[@FatherUno]

Hey flo I have 114 locs but they look short you think I should undo them with the needle and start over or combining with the needle would make them longer

[@holisticflo]

Hey I think the length depends on the growth. If you feel your locs arent growing much, that could by why they're a bit shorter. Some have a slower hair growth rate than others, which is natural. I don't think that combining them would make them look longer it would probably make them look thicker. I would say that if length is what you're looking for, you could keep up your normal routine and they will definitely grow over time.

[@kidnextdxxr]

I do the same unicorn thing wit my locs😂

[@godnessmg]

What type of hair you have? Thank u for your videos! 🖤

[@holisticflo]

4A and 4B and thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

[@AllAboutAliciaa]

Can this style work on baby locs? My one month is coming up in two day and the frizz is real. I wanted to do a style where I can get some curls when my hair gets this frizzy.

[@holisticflo]

I would suggest personally not doing this style on baby locs until about 3 or 4 months in. From my experience, i did this at one month and it just slowed down the locing process because it made my hair unravel, especially when talking the braids down. It could work at the end of the day, however. Definitely differs from person to person i can just speak from my own experience

[@deynsejamed9817]

Yes i used all of those oils in my hair n still my hair feels dry out and use water next day but i realize it doesn't work for me so I came to a solution to stop use all those products in my n see the difference

[@holisticflo]

Im glad you see a difference in not using those products. Different things work for different ppl

[@blexxedemeraldz]

My starter loc twists were done professionally by a braider instead of a loctitian, the woman was kind but She twisted them very tightly, like some pro senagalese twists. When my twists would unravel the 2 strands would be tight coils. I would detangle the coils and retwist them down again, and my hair would be 10x thicker after than tension and tightness was removed. It feels like my hair isn’t really expanding as it should because of that tightness. Like it can look so much thicker and thrive even more, and I would feel really bad if there is something that I can do, yet end up regretting months later. Should I take out all my twists and re do them them looser for them to be thicker? I want my hair to meet its max potential.

[@holisticflo]

Hi and thanks for your comment! If you don’t like the way they are forming I would recommend taking them out and starting yourself. Especially because you get them done from a braider and not a loctician. Especially the tension and tightness of starter locs arent healthy

[@blexxedemeraldz]

Thank u so much! I plan on re doing them when I do my first retwist. I’ll leave the base alone since it’s thick but I’ll re do the body of the twist itself.

[@stefslyfe]

Nice

[@holisticflo]

Thanks!

[@tmoney5846]

Is this shampoo good as the free the roots bar?

[@holisticflo]

The bar is what I used in this video

[@tavi0330]

I’m two months in, just budding. I knew I had to stop using oils cause it keep braking my face out…

[@holisticflo]

Yess I feel that! Especially if your hair falls into your face constantly

[@moniquesankay8540]

Can I use African black soap as a shampoo?

[@holisticflo]

I personally would not. I think its great for the body, but for locs it could leave a lot of residue

[@escapingmundane]

I put a fuckton of oil in my starter babies.. now I’m questioning 🤔 I use jbc olive and avocado oil

[@holisticflo]

Lol whatever feels best for yours...my brother is on his second set of locs and he still uses oils in his so I gave all my jbc oil to him he loves it

[@royhenderson1581]

I want to see that video 📹

[@artbymesoma]

How often do you separate your locs that want to marry ?

[@holisticflo]

Every time I wash my hair. I always separate them when they're wet

[@rozchristopherson648]

Do you watch videos from the KZbinr Ingrid in Toronto? I think you would really like her because she semi-freeforms and uses no oil like you. Best strategy. Also, oils, etc. attract lint.

[@holisticflo]

No, I have never seen any of their videos. I will check them out but thanks!

[@obaroeyerakporaomenogor1955]

How many locs do u have in total?

[@holisticflo]

74

[@finallygoated2361]

Mmmh.. I'm 3 months in. What should I do ?? And do you have snap

[@holisticflo]

I have one but I don't use it. And what to do all depends on what your goal is and what your hair tells you is right for you

[@amandlanduna8823]

Why did you stop using Aloe vera water?

[@holisticflo]

Because the Free The Roots hydrating mist that I now use has aloe vera as the first ingredient, plus their spray has more benefits than just the aloe

[@h3o208]

😂👍🏾🙏🏾

[@skizzler1232]

Sheeh

[@blu_rey8656]

Corporations are making a goldmine off of the dumb crap we are using on our hair. Locks aren’t supposed to be constantly moistened. I don’t know who told us to use all this oil and crap. Back in the day, parents used water and some grease products, maybe tea and that’s it.

[@holisticflo]

They are making a lot, yes!

[@ElisiasEvolution]

That is a lather!!!

[@holisticflo]

Yes ma'am! 😄🙌🏾

[@patriciamachado1675]

I recommend you research fortified shampoo for fast hair growth.

[@holisticflo]

I will thank you!

[@letsavittvbirminghamuk9688]

Theres definitely somthing in your locks can see the build-up

[@DeeboGreen]

You so beautiful 🥴🤦🏾‍♂️😅

[@holisticflo]

Thank you!

[@michellek8896]

Suggestion: research no sulfates fast hair growth shampoo.

[@holisticflo]

Someone else recommeneded this too. I will definitely give it a look. Thanks

[@ANGELMARIE1225]

I find it odd that this suggestion is on a whole lot of loc videos. I'm starting to think it's either one person or people working for that company doing it

[@holisticflo]

@@ANGELMARIE1225 I havent seen this comment on other videos but I did get this comment quite a lot so it does make me wonder 🤔

[@ANGELMARIE1225]

I have been watching alot of other loc videos and I keep seeing similar comment just different name. It's weird that it keeps popping up when I read the comment section

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[@boluwatife482]

The ASMR part of the video is great

[@holisticflo]

Im so glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏾