Love Your Locs: Myths & Misconceptions About Dreadlocks | MANE | NowThis

[@azhanae12]

locs, braids, and twist are not the same

[@omyamarie]

A Z H A N A E Thank you!!!

[@JasmineJohnson-sz2fo]

Exactly

[@jasonfranko8143]

Thank you !

[@endiyaearrings4158]

Gotta put a disclaimer out there for the uncultured🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ByBirthright]

She said you’ve probably seen the various styles. She did not say the styles were the same.

[@Tullahgit]

Ashley is beautiful, and her locs are to die for!!!

[@ChideraStephen]

Amatullah Muhammad yes

[@imanistrong4054]

5 years locked and my confidence went up 1,000 percent. The struggle in the beginning is real but worth it.

[@kholekanzimande5740]

I related to this so much. The struggle really is real in the beginning 😂

[@roxy_de_mulambo]

What kinds of struggle a person goes through in the beginning?

[@marnadanyelle]

I’m seeking confidence. Desperately

[@dani_dupae]

Same, I’ve had my locs for 3 years now

[@jonmoody7862]

@@marnadanyelle you’ll be fine just be patient I was the same way. 1 year and 7 months in now

[@darlenejordan5777]

If you feel pain when getting a retest, the person is twisting your hair too tightly! It will cause you to have bald spots

[@czarinaczar]

And yet Ashley said her loctician has been doing her locs from day one. 🤔 Maybe only palmrolling every 2 months is the reason her hairline is intact.

[@soulavenue8]

Indeed!

[@soulavenue8]

Simbalina X The length of time she is going without a maintenance is definitely helping her locs stay intact.

[@shaki-ra]

Maybe she’s just tender headed

[@ChideraStephen]

Darlene Jordan yes

[@myshanamakisi6063]

Re-twist shouldn't hurt. The stylist is twisting too hard and your locs will eventually break. Been there, done that. Also, we still have to be mindful of our language, for language reflect our perspection of the world. The my locs are 'neat' vs freeform, is yet again divisive language in the natural hair community. When simply put, one is groomed, manipulated to appear a certain way while freeform locs are in the hair's natural state without manipulation. Both are beautiful.

[@iamme50]

Myshan Amakisi Thank you for stating this!

[@courtney-ray]

She didn’t say it wasn’t beautiful. But “neat” implies that the style is ordered. Freeform by definition means it is not adhering to an imposed ordered structure. That doesn’t necessarily mean “not beautiful”. Abstract paintings or splatter paintings like Pollock’s are are definitely not neat in any sense of the word, but they are revered and highly esteemed as superbly artistic. Something need not be neat to be lovely. And I don’t think her making a distinction was intended to insinuate otherwise

[@myshanamakisi6063]

C. Ray Ok, i had to listen to her comment again, although i can respect your perspective...."i heard, what i heard" (Nee-Nee Leaks voice...lol). No, but real talk i think she could have done better with her language, considering hair is her business or expertise. I definitely think her use of the word "neat" is problematic. These words are used in corporate america and mainstream society to label natural hair as unprofessional. We are the only people on earth, whose natural hair has been deemed 'political' and weaponized. (when actually that's just the way it grows). Again, we all can do better with our words. We have to be mindful, not to take on oppressive language.

[@autumnstoptwo]

^^^^

[@DragonBellyTravels]

🔥🔥🔥 Agreed. Her language IS problematic and contradictory; something I hope she works on...we need to work on. The wench in her face when she mentioned freeforming, 😏 right after talking about how the process of having locs is to embrace our hair as it grows naturally.🤷🏽‍♀️ We’ll get there...just got to continue to let our minds evolve, break free of stigmas and just be.👑

[@stephaniewalker4388]

I didn’t even notice the host was pregnant at first 😭

[@Chelsea-ws7bi]

stephanie walker Me eirthrr

[@Sapioso]

😂 caught me off guard too In my defense, she’s gorgeous.

[@krystal6627]

Lmfaooo sammmee

[@BloodofEli]

I stg it surprised me

[@maxamadkante3164]

I saw it after seen your comment 😂

[@shreesexrenae]

I’m 2 months into my loc journey and I needed to see this to be reminded of what the end result will be. I love this.

[@khalicamoore9512]

It's worth it.

[@editthis5783]

Shreese Daniels Me also and I feel wonderful

[@NORA-rv8ip]

Yeah same I'm two and a half months in, good journey my dudes.

[@ChideraStephen]

Shreese Daniels exactly

[@ajh.4131]

It’s all about patience and understanding the process. Once you’re past that “ugly phase” you’re good! lol

[@Themadamdivine]

Her locs are gorgeous

[@halena539]

I love seeing feminine darkskin black women in the media ❤️ This is what we need more of...black women are incredibly feminine.

[@Nahtralis]

As a Jamaican who has been growing my locs for almost 20yrs, I can assure you that the word “dread” has nothing to do with being dreadful. “Dread”, natty dread, rasta or natty is a friendly term that is used to refer to a man who is wearing locs. females with locs are usually referred to as empresses or queens.

[@ashleighwilliams9765]

Exactly tired fi tell dem 🙄

[@cordon172]

Retwist shouldn’t hurt!

[@DeJa2001]

That's what I was thinking😕.

[@jeanetteblessed2647]

@@DeJa2001 yes twisting too tight i was like ouch when she was twisting luckly for her she only get them retwisted every 2 months

[@czarinaczar]

But weird enough her hairline is intact. Maybe coz she only has it done every two months.

[@ludakkris]

they don't hurt

[@YannaSimone]

Maybe she’s tender headed

[@aliwaytv1857]

Not only black women us black men go through it as well that hair struggle build you internally proud of my journey so far not lettin them go for anything 💯

[@elizahhoward3923]

Ali WayTV yessir keep strong brotha

[@jjboy5157]

Me still struggling

[@chinamason6294]

That self love with locs is real...I started out with loc extensions and cut them out to start my journey with my own locs...almost 7 months with my babies 🙂

[@reekaselman5942]

Her lots are beautiful, and I agree with the love hate relationship with faux locs. But like she said, i love them all. Retwisting don't have to hurt tho. Mine does not ever hurt.

[@TheBrightstar13]

10 yrs commited and loc'd. Best decision I ever made, and I was the gyal with so many different styles, colors and all. But my locs are here to stay....plus hubby loves grabbing them😉😉😉

[@Flustered_Potato]

TheBrightstar13 I had locs from 11-21 years old. I became loose natural and I love my hair, but I miss my love sometimes.

[@dorienj9483]

TheBrightstar13 .....ew

[@marzblaq7267]

And I-OOP!

[@AngeloKevon]

@@dorienj9483 ctfu

[@franzabananza]

Isn’t Ashley Akunna so beautiful. She’s insanely feminine I freaking love watching her 😍😍😍

[@littlegothgirl8869]

Yes! Locs look especially beautiful on her. 😍

[@afroqueendancer]

I need her hairstylists number lol. She keeps Ashley's hair laid, okay!

[@rodrickhatton8636]

It's crazy because folks really worry about people with faux locs or the "dreads" vs "locs" arguement. If the idea is to get folks COMFORTABLE with themselves those things shouldn't even be part of the conversation.

[@Harleylover14]

She is stunning. I'm a white dude and know next to nothing about locks. It's cool to hear about her experience and what her hair represents for her. Great video ❤

[@dominiquehopkins5009]

I needed this, I started my loc journey a month ago. I had been wanting to loc my hair for years just to go through that experience. I got so much backlash in the beginning oh you don’t want to do that to your hair take soo long now and oh that’s not professional. Just a lot of bs, eventually I just stopped caring about what others thought and went for it. I love my starter locs they are beautiful!

[@ChideraStephen]

Dominique Hopkins me Yoo

[@djefardeur7958]

Yeah don't listen to those brainwashed idiots

[@solomonf4360]

I love locks on black women it's kinda rare to see black women with natral hair especially in NYC.I believe women are most beautiful in their natural state .

[@mochamommyATX]

??? you must live in the Gentrified parts of NYC. My first set of Locs were done in NYC

[@solomonf4360]

@@mochamommyATX no I live in flatbush their are many of us their

[@blippie2366]

@@solomonf4360 unfortunately some Jamaican still 😕 are addicted to the relaxer and weave.

[@ToxicAfricanKing]

I'm letting my hair do what it wants! Freeform is freedom. Ashley is such a gorgeous lady anyway.

[@ChideraStephen]

Kunte Okonji yes

[@socialjunkie08]

proud to be loc'd 🖤

[@Misscreole21]

I'm 3 years loc'd! Best decision ever! I love her locs! She definitely looks like royalty!

[@kathyflanagan1808]

I started my Loc journey in 2021 @ the age of 63. Through my hair journey, locking my hair was the Best decision I've ever made. Locking my hair is also a spiritual journey. In terms of my spiritual journey with my locs I made the decision to cover my locs to protect my crown chakra from the environment and people negative energy in addition to coming to the realization that my locs were personal and not for the outside world if that makes sense. For me I had to separate ego from spirit. I'll be celebrating my two year loc anniversary on 11-17-23. I'm aging gracefully and loving my beautiful crown. To all who read my comment. I wish you 🕊️💚& 🕯️ 🌺 Namaste 🌺

[@sabrina.natalie]

Ashley is absolutely breathtaking! ✨

[@jaeswift9350]

Please come to the Odunde festival in Philly y’all it’s lit 🔥 every June

[@shabarithelink]

See you there👋

[@Yoursweetestlife]

Her hair is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL

[@aaliyahstewart13]

I am sooooo in love with Ashley Akunna! Ugh *heart eyes* all the way! I never noticed how bright her smile is

[@brooke8135]

Started mine right after a bad break up. It helped me heal!

[@talltalllady]

5:47 I love how she gave her a completely different answer than the questions she asked.

[@dbrooks255]

the term dread comes from the nazarites dating back to biblical times dread meaning fear of God as part of their commitment to God not that they were something to dread and not wear just fyi.

[@terrancewalls2027]

It's a way of life in summing your will to jah/Allah

[@africanodyssey4805]

I love Ashley and the grapevine! Kinda wish she talked more about her family's reaction to her loc journey, as a fellow Nigerian I know locs aren't really recieved with the warmest welcome from the older generation

[@tr0gl0dyte]

Two very beautiful women. Both have such amazing smiles

[@UnfunnE]

"We cannot police how people do their hair" very well said.

[@TheRealMoanmyname]

She says that and still says that people with faux locs dont appreciate the journey

[@viciouzvalentine4993]

this video is about black hair acceptance. Our hair is different whether its loose or locked, so for us locks arent just a hairstyle its a way of having healthy hair with our unique texture. white people hair naturally falls straight and will grow long. it doesnt tangle easily and is much more suited to being loose and is also globally accepted. most other races have straight hair by far and large, our hair is unique because its naturally incredibly kinky.. anyone without access to a comb will form matted hair, but our hair due to its texture undeniably looks much better and kempt in the style than other races. also our hair locks neatly without having to over manipulate it. people with straight hair literally have to damage their hair and rip it to form somewhat neat looking locks. and dont bother arguing with me cause Im a loctician of 14 years , Ive had plenty of white clients. we still looks better in them and we can do more styles and various size of locs. we revolutionized locs. we even created interlocking and sisterlocks/microlocks. those innovations came from black people. and we are not talking about culture we are talking about texture acceptance in a world where straight hair is the norm and black hair is not. so nothing racist about it. our hair experience is completely unique compared to white people who are the standard in society . whites dont have to be involved in everything. aint no black people in lord of the rings.

[@jackson615]

Really dug the point about getting locks being a journey of acceptance. I just started my lock journey about 2 months ago. Not gonna lie, though neatly done, i still wore a beanie in public because I wasn’t 100% comfortable with how they looked. However after having them for this time now, they are really starting to form and i couldn’t be happier. Whilst part of me still wants to cover them, the other part is extrememly proud of them and the future in store for them. To me, when you take on a challenge to grow your hair, people go on that journey with you. So the part of me that wants to then cover up is diminished by the fact that this is something I am doing for me and something i could not be prouder of. Something I want to share with others and the more i do, the more I step into myself. ✊🏽

[@4mydearlady]

I freeform my locs. I don't get the roots re-twisted. I just separate the locs. No pain. However, I love all kinds of locs. Also, I'm originally from Philly. Odunde is fire! I've seen so many inspirational hairstyles and fashion there.

[@TheBrightstar13]

I would love to freeform, but for some reason when I wait too long it tends to "crawl" and they would literally merge. So I interloc instead. And I do not have to tighten for a while. Just wait for enough new grow and do it again. Normally 3-4 months

[@gaelgriffith5543]

@@TheBrightstar13 merging is not bad at all it's perfectly normal idk if you know playboy carti but his hair merged too and it looked sick

[@ChideraStephen]

Silver Sun Faerie yes

[@zoewolf7777]

I freeform my locs and I don’t separate and it looks like I have a spider or wild. But I like them because I want to show all the melainated people that you don’t need to look a certain way to be accepted love yourself

[@Lowtan]

1yr 3months deep and going strong. Lovin my locs!

[@chimcham6762]

CONGRATS! I am just over a week away from my locs being a year! It’s been a journey that I have loved and look forward to the many years ahead with my locs!

[@nichettucker8972]

As a person who has locs In my opinion. Locs is a hairstyle that grew (no pun intended) from people just letting there hair do what it does naturally when you don't manipulate it,comb ,or brush it. It has evolved because people would experiment with different styles (ways of manipulation) that wouldn't disturb the look (no combing or brushing) and as that evolved people began to except loc styles because the media would show prominent people with them and now it's accepted to wear locs (time a certain degree) Just my opinion.

[@nanavanterpool]

It saddens me that in the US dreadlocks still are not understood. I have dreadlocks and there is nothing dreadful about me or my hair. Dreadlocks are not a hairstyle but a lifestyle and expression of who I am as a child of God whom I dread, fear, love and honor. The journey has nothing to do with locticians, products and hair length. That is the commercialized viewpoint. It has more to do with a Spiritual relationship with the Divine, self-acceptance and honoring myself as one of God's gifts to the world. I represent beauty, peace, grace, love and all the gifts of the Spirit. When I know that God is for me, no one can be against me; therefore, I am free to be. I show up as I am. I take care of myself and embody health on all levels. I would venture to say dreadlocks preceded all the manipulated hair styles, so it can't be a subset as stated. Guest: If you spend 3hrs at a loctician in pain, you can get that at a conventional hairdresser. You may be overdoing the washing, retwisting and products. Less is more. All Dreadheads: May you uncover the Truth of who you are. Self-discovery, which is the journey, cannot be faked, rushed, negotiated or directed. It is not neat, pretty nor manicured all the time. Those on the journey live life fully in gratitude. If you are fixated on your hair, you are no longer on the path. Peace, love and blessings to all.

[@thatthingyouseeatthecorner5249]

nanavanterpool Geez. I’m pretty sure most people who say dreadlocks aren’t trying to slight those who wear locks. It’s just an unfortunate term. Just like “good morning” mornings sounds like mourning, but I’m pretty sure saying good morning isn’t meant the same as saying mourning.

[@Kragehul]

I wish they interviewed some of the other people with locs in the video. They all looked so awesome

[@everywon8010]

I've never known any Rastafarian saying locs were something negative(They wouldn't have the style if it was) ... The Locs were a symbol of Dread to the wicked

[@nonjabulomacu9277]

I hated relaxers, finally did dreadlocks.😁😍😍

[@iMr.Jetpacks]

She is so BEAUTIFUL and takes really good care of her locs

[@studionelle3340]

I love Ashley's locs, but I really wish they had spoken to anyone of the many beautiful men or ladies making a statement with freeform locs. As someone who chose to let me hair do what it do naturally I don't think there is such as thing as a better way to wear your locs. But there is definately a more accepted way to wear them, and that is manicured like Ashley's, I even felt a lil shade when she described freeform. It would have been so much more interesting to hear from someone like Willow Smith, Nadene Clark, Wango Garb to name just few of the inspiring ladies rocking their freeform locs that is inspiring and empowering. Mostly because of the association of unkept, untidy or wild hair that is suggested when referring to freeform locs. I had a really had time with people's boring reactions to leaving my curly afro to a more untamed looking freeform head of locs, and made my journey of self acceptance so much greater.

[@soulavenue8]

Studio Nelle Definitely agree with you. I received her explanation of freeforms the same way. Not to say she meant it that way. I just wish people with natural non manipulated locs would get a voice and a chance to show the beauty of truly letting your hair be free. It’s crazy how there is still division within the loc community. I’ll say it once and a million times: LOCS ARE LOCS ARE LOCS, and STILL LOCS!

[@4mydearlady]

Completely agree! Besides Bob Marley, then later Lenny Kravitz, and Lauryn Hill popularized locs and their locs did NOT look like Ashley's. Personally, I was inspired by Valerie June who also has thick, freeform locs and her locs are STUNNING!

[@DogofRaw]

If I see Ashley in public I'm on one knee with no hesitation. QUEEN!!! OMG!!!!

[@yudebeats1076]

She reminds me of Nina Simone.

[@theLTstation]

I can see that

[@shawneegirl1980]

Yessss..I couldn't put my finger on it until I saw your comment

[@dcch2798]

I always think of iyana vizant

[@exclusiveqp6796]

I was tryna figure that out lol

[@nykhig]

This makes me miss my locs so much. And they were so long like that too...I honestly felt EVERY word she said. Having locs is an experience on its own.

[@blkeclipsel2400]

Locc'd since November 2017. The ugly stage is real but so is the stage where it seems like your hair just grows super fast. I have a high top and my locs reach my collarbone now.

[@toni-annmattis8570]

THANK YOU THAT FAUX LOCS COMMENT REALLY HIT HOME CAUSE THATS HOW I FEEL AND GIRL WHEN THE RAW FORM GROWS UP -..- MANE

[@dani_dupae]

*I love my Locs* 😌

[@leoneforte444]

History of dreadlocks, it’s part of everyone’s history, all hair naturally locks over time different texture equal different timing, they were here before culture and here after many cultures came about and used them, that’s why, no one should be afraid to Rock locks we are all one big community no more separation due to skin or religious Belief, it’s such an amazing beautiful journey especially free forming, the locks look so unique and beautiful and can’t be matched lol, but all locks are awesome for many reasons wether they are free formed or salon they all locks but I suggest free forming cus they look awesome

[@ahngele28]

Ashley's hair is gorgeous! But did anyone else notice her neck? It seemed to me that her neck seemed a bit enlarged...maybe a goiter/thyroid situation. Let me know if you see what I saw.

[@gswpower7098]

Yep you're right

[@ahngele28]

@Chioma U Gotcha. Could just be the lighting or something. Thanks.

[@ahngele28]

@@gswpower7098 You think so too?

[@dianafarmer6230]

Angela London Yes but she is gorgeous

[@Ehlaar]

Had to adjust my quality I was like wtf are you talking about then i looked closer and yea it does look enlarged kinda stiff hopefully she reads your comment and dissent take offense and gets tested

[@czarinaczar]

Loved her locs and way of thinking. ❤️

[@chefstevenmurry158]

First off dread locks are for everybody. The history of dread locks are all over the world plus most of the characters in the bible was rocking locs.

[@eriej4451]

The setting is in Africa 🤗 btw

[@user-tn6fg2du6v]

Ashley’s hAir is popping

[@FelichiaTM]

I feel a freeform person should have also been interviewed. There are also semi freeform people like myself who washes their daily or weekly and ate comfortable with their own hair texture. We aren't trying to smooth out hair roots that are meant to be be curly. I do however finger separate locs and twist the roots every once in a while, maybe once or twice a year. There just is a lot left out of the conversation. On a positive note I'm glad there is a conversation at all.

[@StormyHair]

Absolutely stunning! Did they say how long she's been loc'd? I'm two years in and I wouldn't trade it for the world.

[@tonyasinkler4360]

I've been locking my hair for 5yrs now and love it

[@mizzlynng]

Love my locs and wouldn’t trade them in for nothing. Don’t care how people look, like, or think. Oh, keep in mind, too much re-twisting leads to thinning and breakage. Keep that in mind.

[@Butterism]

I called my starter locs the crackhead look stage. 😂 Put yeah, looking at my starter locs from 5 years ago and not really liking it to now adoring my hair does fill me with more than a little pride. Since I had a perm, we had to cut off the perm ends. My locs were maybe an inch and a half. Now my hair goes down to my middle black. 5 years of growth and I learned to love my hair.

[@katizz988]

So, Locs=Crackheads??? I've seen more Crackheads without Locs.

[@herloxx7796]

She is a beautiful woman. Confidence is key especially when going free form way, no manipulation at all. I'm not a lover of faux locs either. There is a personal growth every woman. Goes through when they choose this walk.

[@Mimi24177]

I guess people are going to excuse the fact how a lot of long hair loc people do have combine locs or have added extensions to their locs, because of loosing a loc or having locs thin at the roots. Every long hair loc person I have seen dealt with that, but at the same time they get mad at faux locs, like I don't get it. Some of them still be adding hair extensions anyway to replace the hair that was lost.

[@quincyquincy4764]

Interviewing Ashley was a great choice

[@viviancovington7813]

Started my locs again earlier this year. I did them myself and am very happy. So proud of my heritage. 😊❤🪮

[@mutedearthvirgo]

her hairrrrr 😍 I want mine this exact size, sisterlocks are too small! how many does she have? Im guessing like 200+?

[@psyogisoma8819]

Thought I was going to learn something. This was just an ad for her grape show

[@Wisdom2knowthedifference]

This woman is SO BEAUTIFUL 😍 OMG SHE IS AN ENTIRE GOAL!

[@JohnCherubin]

I love this! I would love to learn more of the history behind locs! I just started my journey last year

[@ebonykemp983]

Her locs Absolutely stunning

[@MisUnderstandingUs]

The look on her face when talking about freeform...oh man. "Their different" 🤔

[@lasheemaford8318]

Her hair is absolutely beautiful😍

[@AwakenedGrayce]

She's gorgeous and so is her hair!

[@msgoddessliyah6188]

Yes the first day I got my locs done I loved it every time I wash my hair the locs change but I still know that I'm beautiful locs really made me love myself and the way I look no matter how my hair looks 💕

[@a.d.w8385]

My favorite form of locs are sisterlocs followed by the smaller, maintained traditional locs. But all locs are beautiful.

[@revy1372]

She a true black queen 😍👑

[@Nmendenh-rl6ej]

Ashley was one of the people who inspired me to get my locks

[@thelifeofshyree2611]

She so right I feel way more spiritual locked now compare to when I had faux locks

[@groundfleur8774]

I'm struggling through my locs right now😭

[@starr6465]

3/11/19 What are you doing in terms of washing, conditioning, oiling, moisturizing etc, ect ? What PRODUCTS are you putting in your hair. Check out Yannie the Locologist on Utube

[@jessicab331]

Jennifer Monique scarves and wigs suh... scarves and wigs!!! This will all be a memory of the past! ☺️

[@ChideraStephen]

Jennifer Monique why

[@thediscustedkitty6348]

She's right about the struggle. I just started my locs 3 months ago and they're short and uneven. I worry about trying to date because I look the opposite of whatever is considered attractive to men. My mother doesn't hesitate to tell me how ugly she thinks my hair is whenever she sees me. It's crazy feeling like this because I've been natural for 20 years now. I like keeping my hair short too. Locing really does force you to accept yourself and have patience. However I don't have a problem with someone geting faux locs.

[@shawneegirl1980]

I totally agree.

[@Penelope416]

I love the passion behind your message! I hope you're doing well and still enjoying your locs. I also hope your mom has changed her perspective on having locs.

[@thediscustedkitty6348]

@@Penelope416 Hi! Yup I still have my locs. My mom likes them now that they're longer. Thank you :)

[@lataisebeckles1304]

I love her comments about making ur statement clear that we as black women r embracing of natural look & we don't want to look white so stop hurting us we love ourselves

[@behindherlens7991]

Loved this episode. Ashley is insanely beautiful. Now I’m considering getting locks.

[@yveqeshy]

Saw Ashley Akunna in the thumbnail.... Had to watch it, she has the most beautiful locks ever

[@thanattyone87]

This video was so inspiring and much needed for the culture. I love the grapevine by the way. Just watched the first half of the Howard episode. Just gained a new subscriber.

[@theLTstation]

You said the video was so inspiring and much-needed for the culture. What culture are you talkin about, and how was a much-needed?

[@incognito9155]

@@theLTstation She's talking about BLACK culture.

[@theLTstation]

@@incognito9155 Ummm.... What was so "much needed" about it? I am absolutely black culture, and it was not inspiring to me at all, nor was it much-needed at all

[@tblk1860]

She is not describing my loc journey. It never hurts to retwist.

[@milenab.3551]

OMG she is so beautiful! Absolutely gorgeus! I wish I could have locs like her... I am so sorry that this discrimination happens to you :(

[@VinnyWilk]

Ashley is out here living her best life.

[@gajeel6]

My locs are finally looking as they should be. Because of the quality of my hair, I have to get mine retwisted once every 4 to 5 weeks. Been on my journey since August 2018.

[@theLTstation]

What do you mean looking as they should be? I guess that's the thing, people singing it as just a style, and thinking there is a way that it should look. If everyone would let their locks naturally do what they do, all of us would have different locks, just like we all have different fingerprints

[@gajeel6]

@@theLTstation they are finally looking the way I want them to look.

[@datcat0000]

I like Ashley. Very smart, articulate and beautiful woman

[@JaleesaAyoka]

Her locs are GORGEOUS! ❤️❤️

[@everythingispolitics6526]

Beautiful woman!! She made my heart smile

[@user-va5tVu56]

1 year locked and this is definitely awkward but im sticking with it

[@magdagirl241]

Wow her hair is gorgeous

[@robinafrica3456]

I loc’d my hair 8 months ago and it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made!♥️🖤💚

[@Moniethemom]

3 years locd & proud ✊🏾✨

[@tearap2009]

beautiful locs, i have been contemplating getting them for years but hesitant. I know i will miss my loose natural hair

[@ae5664]

Go for it!!! First of all you will look gorgeous with them. Secondly you would learn more about yourself and you will ❤ yourself on many levels. If you are still hesitant, discover why you are. I'm on my second set and I cannot imagine not having them and I cannot wait to hear your journey. All the best!!!

[@alisaharris8926]

You can comb them out but for me I really feel free with my dreadlocks I love how they look and I love how healthy my hair is.

[@weotalks2810]

BEAUTIFUL Locs, 24 years in JOURNEY, semi FREEFORM, RETWIST Once a year,...BUT I Do wash every 2 to 4weeks, oil SCALP Once a week, MOISTURIZE daily.

[@freespirit7879]

2 yr loc now...struggled with my image for few months...but I'm good now..

[@snacking5908]

They’re locks. Just “locks.” “LOCKS!!!!!” Not dreadlocks. Nothing dreadful about them. They’re beautiful

[@Baddscorpio]

3:24 whyyyyy did y'all show that yeti 😐

[@ExposedRoot]

Appreciate the piece but Ashley is not the one for an informative ambassador. This was mildly informative. This interview seemed to be information given by someone who really doesn't know that much about locs. It may also be that it's just 5 years old. First of all retwist should not be that painful. The greasing of the scalp is totally unnecessary and not even recommended And if anything causes seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff for some. I don't even really think she stayed on topic and warned it off with some of the questions. I personally do agree about the faux locs versus natural hair locs.