Loc journey 2016

[@lynnmosby1095]

A little advice from a 3rd x locker... Enjoy every day of your journey!! Your locks look lovely, embrace them. You will look back on these days and miss the short sassy look. Avoid playing with them. Let them do what they do and they will lock faster. The more you touch, style, play in them, the more you disturb the pattern. Do wash them and don't get overwhelmed by all the products out there. Find out what works for you hair and stick with it. Less is more. Don't over twist them or interlock too tight or they will thin. Good luck! You are off to a good start!!

[@essijj]

Thank you for all of the great advice ! I am starting to embrace and actually wear my hair out in public ! This is a great feeling lol but how often should I go to my loc person in these first few months? It's been 5 weeks since my first retwist and I'm scared I've waited too long. I should probably schedule an appointment for next week

[@lynnmosby1095]

It depends on your hair. You need to keep your hair clean though so if you are not washing it yourself, I would make an appointment sooner rather than later. Water also helps your hair loc faster. I wash every two weeks. It's hard when you are just starting because you will have unraveling but you certainly don't want dirty locs. I'll be looking for more videos on your journey!

[@niecyshepherd1673]

Definitely my loc crush. Watching this in comparison to your year loc update is inspirational. Keep up the spiritual journey and allow God to cultivate what he wants out of you. Thanks for the videos!

[@BeSpiffyBeYou]

Congrats hun! It is a beautiful journey

[@essijj]

Thanks you! It has def been a journey thus far but I can't wait until my locs are long and luscious like urs lol

[@Bindi_Marc]

You'll look back on this video a time from now and be so proud of your progress.

[@essijj]

Omg I remember watching all of your natural hair vids a long time ago then I drifted away from KZbin and now you have locs! I love them !!! And thanks I can't wait until this time next year to see my progress

[@Bindi_Marc]

+essijj :) !!!!

[@carokincaro6515]

can u help me plz,I'm in somewhere that I cant aford the things that needed to maintain locs,only I have is shampoo can u help me what to do I'm in saudi

[@Bindi_Marc]

Carokin Caro Well you're in luck. If you access to good quality water, you already have everything you need. Wash your hair and scalp with shampoo (or plain water if you like) at a frequency that suits you, and spritz your hair with water everyday in between washes. If you're interested in maintaining your roots / new growth.... I'd recommend interlocking or researching "water only retwist." I plan on posting a video demonstrating how to maintain locs with water alone very soon. Good luck.

[@carokincaro6515]

+MissJoyceMD thanks i Will do so

[@deondrasanders2032]

i like your concept!

[@RobinNatural1]

You look really pretty. Hang in there.

[@essijj]

Thank you so much! I'm trying!

[@MerylsWay]

I so remember the beginning stages. Your beautiful. I miss mine so much that I've decided to take that journey again. They will swell in time. All the best. I've officially subbed

[@essijj]

+Meryl'sWay Thank you! so are you and i just subbed..but how long did you have yours the first time?

[@MerylsWay]

+essijj three beautiful years, I actually have a hair journey video u can check out to see my LOCS I miss so much. Lol After the birth of my son in 2014 they weren't the same and I started to shed postpartum hair. Thanks for subbing

[@IslandKingLocs]

goddess i hope u keep them they look good

[@essijj]

Oh I am! Lol there's no going back for me

[@thechinannashow7458]

Awww your so pretty😸💯

[@essijj]

Sorry I'm late..😩but thank you🙈☺️

[@thechinannashow7458]

essijj lol np

[@CherrellMishelle]

We started our locs on the same day this year! :)

[@essijj]

Whoa really?! Lol you're like the 3rd loc twin-starter I've come across!

[@NibbySpeaks]

I'm gonna start some this summer. Can't wait

[@essijj]

+Niambi Wilson yay! you'll love it! hopefully mines be poppin' a little bit by summer lol *fingers crossed*

[@jessicawright5965]

welcome to the community

[@TheGirlBored]

I think you can rock your hair like that. Took me a while to embrace mine but yeah, your locs looking good. They will thicken up

[@essijj]

Thanks ! They are starting to thicken up a bit..I can't wait to at least get to 4 months lol

[@crownonloc5585]

Don't cut or clip your ends! Not yet. They help with the locking process.

[@essijj]

Okay thanks!

[@gladheart4365]

They are going to be really beautiful, you can really tell, you'll be amazed!

[@lovelyladycarter3687]

I'm in Chicago also, and I went for a consultation, and I didn't like the way I was spoken to or evaluated, sooooooo next month I'll be flying to Houston to get my starter locs from Damien Walter, I love the care, attention, and knowledge he delivers

[@Gabbi_Dee]

Congrats!!

[@essijj]

Thank you! Just followed and check out ur videos !

[@Gabbi_Dee]

Thank you!

[@blackgold5098]

Waiting on your new update video pleaseeee

[@passionatelocs]

#NewSub binge watching your loc journey

[@Hawkaflocka91]

once you get through the ugly stage its gonna be lit, just keep at it

[@essijj]

+B Jones can't wait! lol

[@mommyxmoneymindset5091]

I started mine 4 days ago and loving them 😁

[@leekani]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@essijj]

Thank you 😅

[@giovanni1404]

I do my own locks just leave it alone it's going to grow

[@aisharosario2799]

well I will be following started mine 1/26

[@DaRealTarranceR]

Congrats queen on your loc journey stay bless and loc'd just subscribe one love

[@n2it63]

You're beautiful....just embrace them At their stage and continue to grow with them in your journey. I think your locs are adorable on you. I know it may take some time to get use too because you were use to your loose natural hair. But hang in there...enjoy the journey.....it will be amazing. 😀

[@essijj]

+n2it63 thank you! good advice..just embrace it. I'm still working on it. btw your locs are very nice

[@Netalee77]

congrats i started on febuary 11

[@essijj]

Thanks! And congrats to you to..it's such a learning process

[@codeblue4503]

UR so beautiful..keep it locd and great spiritual reason for tuning (Antennae) in!!! Ankh, wedja, Seneb

[@WinsomeWayne]

They look really nice. My starters are like a third of your length lol

[@essijj]

Thanks a lot! Yours are looking good too! Can't wait until that length kick in 🙃

[@Purebeauti]

I feel ya just started mines 9/1/16

[@justicetheart2261]

congratulations I'm starting mines too

[@MaintainHealthyHair]

Peace Lady I just got loc'd 30 Jan. You and I are really close in length. You being an inch or so longer than me. I feel so connected, lol. I got my 1st retwist this past Tuesday, and I'm already budding(so excited). My loctician complimented me on how well I maintained my locs for the month. I told her besides work. I pretty much keep hair covered in a satin beanie www.satinlinedcaps.com I love these caps. I wear these out, in house, and to sleep in(ordered 3). I was really nervous every abt lint and all getting in them. I watched a lot of loc vids prior too. That issue seemed to be a big one for most. Anywho will def keep up w/u. Good luck on journey.

[@essijj]

Ohhh nice! Thanks for leaving the link, I will def be purchasing one ! Bc my fear is build up/lint in my locs as well! And isn't it so exciting to see budding! I love it! I will be following you too !:) peace

[@hismrs]

Your locs look good and they suit you. Wear them with pride.

[@essijj]

+hismrs071109 thank you ! I will try lol still need some confidence

[@Introvertvswrld]

you look very mature i was not expexting you were 22, they look good I subbed and I will be following your journey

[@giovanni1404]

The tips just dead hair I know Alot about locks I started my own

[@sharimayo4827]

The beginning stage is weird but your hair is going to be beautiful just be patient you'll see😊

[@essijj]

Thank you so much ! And yes this starting stage is very weird lol

[@Xavier-lm3cd]

Embrace the journey, you will appreciate it later. I'm definitely with you on your spiritual journey; The Nazarite Vow read Numbers 6:5. Peace Queen.

[@essijj]

+Xavier Skinner thank you! very interesting chapter overall, I liked that, thanks again

[@CrownofGlory82]

I love that concept! Hence my youtube name!

[@gladheart4365]

Also enjoy your spiritual walk with the Lord Jesus!