Part 1 | Combed Out Locs In 7 days

I LOVED my locs, and I am so grateful for my loc journey. It was just time for a change..Here's Part 1 process!
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[@CreativeMedicine7]

I started my locs in 2019 right after my fight with cancer. I had about a half inch or so of hair. January 26,2024 I cut them into a bob. Like chin length bob, they had grown to my mid back. I feel lighter. I still love my locs dearly. But hair does carry energy etc.. so it was needed and I don't regret it. So you go girl 🎉

[@SoftEarthHoney]

You were one of my top I spots for my locs 4 years ago. I cut them clean off a few months ago because they were just energetically heavy and had lint buildup. After I cut them, I met my husband😊 God told me to cut them off to start anew, I listened and He sent my beautiful blessing.

[@LoveIslandBeauty]

That heavy energy is so real! Much blessings on your NEW journey. Have you decided what youre gonna do next yet?

[@cynthiaholland13]

You met and married in just a few months? Wow. How is it going sis ❤

[@empressd28]

My goodness you are a natural beauty! I completely understand your reasons for combing them out although any reason is good since it’s your hair. Beautiful with and without locs!

[@briannavann2446]

It took me 3 weeks! 😂😂🥴🥴 It’s definitely a journey! I had somewhere between 115-120 (I can’t remember) 😂😂. I maybe could’ve gone faster, but my hands would start cramping. I’m glad to be done Black hair is so magical! 🥰💕

[@linab9158]

3 weeks 😳 I’m getting ready to comb mine out with the help of my sister.

[@florencemei1013]

Lol I can relate to you realising how hard it was to manage your loose natural hair and punking out. That right there is the reason why I’ll be locked until the kingdom comes.

[@cynthiaholland13]

The cut was so amazing. Your loca are awesome girl❤ and your natural hair

[@kimberlynewyork4442]

I love how you change your hair when YOU want to, and own it! You’ve always been a leader and trendsetter ❤ Get it sis!!

[@ghettablkgffb]

Change huh I thought she had dreadlocks

[@monifa3605]

Thanks for sharing! I had my locs for 6.5 years, I decided to "break up" with my locs 6years ago. I have no regrets!! It took me 2 weeks to take them down. I was a full time student & full time mom of young child. Planning 2 birthday parties & studying for finals. It was a very crazy 2 weeks but I finished the night before my birthday. I love styling my kinky coily curly hair, there are so many options styling my hair now. Yes there are some days I do miss my locs but those are mostly during my lazy hair days when I don't feel like styling my hair. Your hair looked beautiful with locs & it still looks beautiful with your natural hair. I look forward to seeing you styling & maintain your natural hair!! 💕

[@islagirl10]

You were my starting inspiration to get locs, so the title did make me sad 😕 but kudos to you for embracing your journey and making the move that felt right for you. What do you think caused/contributed to the build up over time? Now that I’m loc’d I can’t imagine going back to loose hair so it’d be nice to learn what specifically didn’t work for you. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@kerrycharles7817]

I love your honesty. I started my loc journey Feb. 6, 2007 and in June 2018, I did a shave on the sides but that didn't fix my need for change. I had reattached the ones that I shaved off after letting the shaved part grow back but in September 2021, I decided to combine 4 locs so that I can create wicks and I chopped 16 inches off. That major change didn't fix my overall need for change. I have since decided that I will comb out my wicks and just rock my natural how...this comb out will start Oct. 2023 bcus I will be renewing my vows Dec. 2023.

[@annabanana962]

Wow. That was a lot of lint. You made the right decision.

[@ladieessence]

Awww your baby girl has gotten so big. 😊

[@be-artkorah7903]

OMW. You are one of my favourites in the loc community. All the beste on your new journey.

[@AshaCattette]

I’m watching this right after I combed out my 65+ locs after 5 years that I combed out by myself and I WISH it only took me a week to do, it was closer to a month. However I’m proud of you and like you I highly doubt that I’ll loc my hair again because the overall health of my hair and scalp was at continued risk on top of having color treated hair. My hair, neck and back will never be the same again lol

[@JayE-j4i]

This video is very helpful! Been thinking about making the move for a while now. Probably the only video where i seen someone retain length after the comb out

[@Tree-thingz]

"Bittersweet memories, that is all I'm taking with me... " 🎶 🎵-I just colored my tips in 1 front quadrant only. Just goes to show "you are everything and everything is you"- Enjoy life's journey.

[@naturalhairkhronicles5790]

your locs was beautiful. I have loose natural hair and I wanted to loc my hair eventually but not anymore lol. After 2 years or so I would be combing out my locs. Enjoy your natural hair journey

[@SincerelyShardae]

Wow.....That's all I can say! Thanks for sharing Beautiful!!! Can't wait to see more!

[@cryptomademerich]

Finally a video that got straight to the point lol u get a sub n like for that!

[@dionna714]

I've done this three times lol I just locked for the 4th time last year. I keep going back for the convenience.

[@g.k.3598]

7:41 I can't 😂 Was she still in shock?

[@girlgoneplaces]

Thank you for sharing! I’ve been considering myself. I cracked up when you punked out because that’s literally what I keep thinking about. I will have to go back to high maintenance hair care rather than like mid-maintenance. Also, dealing with more breakage again. I think I’m gonna wait until it gets a but longer though and then maybe do it.

[@Shilohallen12]

Just combed out mine 😢and I am learning the longer you have them the more likely it will be more brittle and thinner… 13 years but ready to do all the trimming

[@LoveIslandBeauty]

Congrats on your new journey! 13 years is a long time!!

[@cherrellm1317]

Thank you for sharing your experience 😊 very informative

[@NnekaLocs]

I’m so surprised by all that wonderful length that was still retained.

[@ambertheoriginal5100]

Imagine the length if you hadn’t started by cutting! Wow

[@azaliah82]

That's the beauty of being a women! You can switch it up when you want to. Are you gonna comb out baby girls as well?

[@shavonclark1750]

I’m in the process of combing out my locs now and part of my reason is because of buildup and I want to do more with my hair and I’ve only been locd for a year but I I might redo it but make ‘em smaller

[@EasyBreezie]

This is my last sign.😭

[@sidetodw4661]

hi! where is your tool from ? I can't find on amazon 😅

[@cynthiaholland13]

Did you take a whole week off from work? It was probably worth it!

[@kimberlyhugley1316]

Do Crystal and Ann take down locs or are they just your good friends that helped you??😊

[@TheCommentConnoisseur]

This is literally how my locs was 6 years ago and i cut them to much build up it was sticky and yellow

[@154angel154]

GET DOWN to BUSINESS!!! THAT is what I LIKE!!!

[@Honest000w]

How were your ends? Was there a lot of shedding???

[@Anna-wd8ox]

I know combing out your locs can be harder depending on the products you used to loc and twist them up. Isn’t wax the product that can’t be combed out???

[@ne8373]

Each loc took an hour 😢

[@g.k.3598]

I completely understand that lint made you want to comb out your locks... I’ve undone mine twice: energy-consuming, but it’s so nice to see our hair not so damaged.

[@GlowinNaturally]

OMG you were literally the deciding factor of me starting my loc journey!!! I love the transition back to your loose natural 😍😍 here for the journey! It’s just hair after all, change it as many times as you feel you need🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@nikkij_2383]

Your locs were so beautiful! But then so is your natural hair. Nothing is wrong with change! Thanks for sharing!😊

[@WilliamsPinch]

Aw the baby was upset. She liked looking like her mommy.

[@daynerd1]

My first set of locs, had them 23 years, and tried to comb them out.. literally took 4 hours per lock. Only successfully combed out 3, and ultimately cut them off😭worst mistake of my life. I started free forms, and I find myself not liking my hair…thinking of combing them out, not yet ear length…. Wish me luck!😅

[@Jessx]

7 days of hard work well worth it. Your hair is still to your waist after all that combing!! Very inspiring. Surprisingly easier than I thought. Congratulations! Your hair is so beautiful regardless of what state it's in.

[@Doc_McStuffins]

I'm 7 months into my loc journey. You and Aesthetic Femme inspired my thick loc journey years and years before I finally took the plunge. Thank you for sharing your journey, love.

[@ocky88]

I combed out my year old locs over a period of 5 days and I’m still trying to get my hair to recover. I retained a lot of length, but there are lots of splits and other damage all along various threads. I’ve been trimming monthly, but it will be a long time before I reach all of the damaged hair. Looking back on it, I wish I’d just cut and started fresh.

[@texasgoddess323]

I’ve had my locs for 1 1/2 years and no build-up. The key to no build-up is to RETWIST them with WATER ONLY!!!! My sister used oil and water to retwist, and she had build-up. I think the oil also attracts things or makes it easier for things to stick in your hair!❤

[@LoveIslandBeauty]

This is good to know! Okay, water only if theres a next time!

[@girlgoneplaces]

I’m curious how you get the retwist to hold with just water?

[@texasgoddess323]

@@girlgoneplaces When you retwist, clip your wet hair, and let it dry, it stays as though you had product. I now put FRACTIONATED coconut oil in my water bottle when I retwist. (About 1 teaspoon per cup.) It’s a very light oil that doesn’t cause buildup. My locs are clean and light weight. I wash about twice/month. Oct will be 2 years loc’ed. My loctician insisted that I use something, although my hair had zero damage, lol! I use edge control for my edges for the finishing touch.🥰

[@texasgoddess323]

@@LoveIslandBeauty Update: Although my hair has zero damage and is perfectly healthy🥰, my loctician insists that I use some type of oil, so I put about 1 teaspoon per cup of FRACTIONATED coconut oil, which is super light, in my water bottle, for spraying my hair when I retwist.💞

[@girlgoneplaces]

@@texasgoddess323 This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing, gonna try this on my next retwist.

[@sheilamarshall1510]

Sad to see your locs go. They were sooo nice and thick. But I get the need to take them out. This is my second set but after 6 years, I’m thinking of cutting my locs and starting over only because bleaching so much changed the quality. I was able to shave the back which has grown back nice and thick because I didn’t put any chemicals in it. But the top is thin. If I decide to cut them I’ll do the big chop.

[@ldbwa1050]

That’s exactly what’s going on with mine. I won’t dye them again next time. I’m debating on cutting or combing out. Can’t come back from the cut so I may just comb out and see how damaged the colored part is.

[@WillinggToFail]

This is my reasoning also. I'm currently combing out my almost 4-year-old locs, and it is a challenge. It's taking me about 2.5 hrs per loc, but I'll get there eventually. I appreciate the journey and what it taught me, however, I'm ready to embark on a different path. My hair grew a lot and is healthy, which was my ultimate goal. Now I'm moving on. Thanks for cutting to the chase with your video. It's wonderful to see someone who has reached a level of calm and acceptance about the end of their loc journey. It resonates. Good luck in all your future endeavors.

[@MrsEdith-qz1el]

OMG! I will be loc'd 5 years next month and I have 67 locs too! I plan to comb mines out in June, it will signal a year after breast cancer surgery, and my mother's surgery. This is the video I was waiting to see!

[@nattyann]

Wow that sigh of relief at the end! You retained so much length. Awesome. Cheers to a new chapter!

[@dreamwithbreen9999]

IM IN SHOCK!! IM COMB MINE OUT AND RESTARTED THEM..BUT I WAS ONLY 19 MONTHS..BUT U R MY LOC INSPIRATION, SO MY HEART HAS DROPPED TO KNOW U COMB YOURS OUT!! WHY??? AND WHAT BOUT YOUR DAUGHTER??? Edit: I typed all that before listening to the video...lol

[@MsGH91]

Wow the end of an era😭you were one of my inspirations for starting my loc journey(got my starter locs last month). Your loose natural hair is beautiful 😍can't wait for part 2 to see the blow out.

[@mrace2712]

This is encouraging for me and I have had my locs for almost 4 years and will be taking them out next month so....like she said the journey was worth it!!! My hair grew beyond what I ever dreamed...now it's time for phase 3!!! Appreciate you for this ✊🏾✊🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Lynnjoh]

I would of had patches of short hair due to my frustrations lol. Honestly I prob would have big chopped. Good for you for having the patience to comb them out. Sad to see your locs go but completely get it. Youre gorgeous either way.

[@chidinmanonyelum5249]

You're the reason i started my locs journey and you have left us oo

[@Simonejoy]

wow it grew so much! i’ve been locked for 6 months and i did the big chop after i had my daughter and locs definitely served it’s purpose but my daughter is almost two and i’m ready to take down these locs. i’ve definitely learned a lot throughout this loc experience and taught to be more free. but i can’t wait to take down my locs

[@cynthiaholland13]

For those who locked their hair based on your inspirational head of hair, do you have any idea what to do to prevent the lint and build up that led to white lines in your hair?

[@cynthiaholland13]

Some people dye them black so they don't become obsessed with the imperfections

[@lovebug6390]

😂 me sitting here right now combing out my locs its been only 2days 😅

[@KhadejahBennett]

Love your loose natural hair!

[@VAndyMrs]

Yes… “sticky, matted mess”. I was looking for someone who went through the same process.

[@justinajeanne3084]

Do you just let the conditioner sit in your hair until you were done combing out everything?

[@LifeofLenah]

I absolutely Love the vulnerability. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed seeing how your locs were detangled. You & your hair look amazing ❤

[@lifewithamax]

Each loc took an hour 😳

[@Angieyez]

I get that same itch at least once a year

[@saltinyogame]

Girl I needed this I had to sub, I just started two weeks ago I’m doing one or two a day. My deadline is July so I’m not rushing this made me get on up and get to it today I may be off for three days so ima gonna use this time! Come back with the update 😂

[@prod.ghostofficial]

im combing out mine over the summer i got like 200 locs

[@BayAreaStyleFile]

About how many did you do a day to get to 7 days

[@ambermcfadden3520]

Because when you popped up at 6:00 🔥🔥🔥

[@MsFabDee]

Oh em gee. This is an end of an era😭 but Thank You. Thank you for inspiring sooooo many of us!! You helped me find Shaka 4 years ago and she started my locs. ❤❤❤ So excited for you in your new journey. May God continue to bless you and your beautiful family. The Best Is Yet To Come Jo Michelle

[@KDumas0312]

❤❤❤ over 10+ years subscriber

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

Great job

[@Cookiegayle1203]

I’m not even 1 full year into my journey, but I’m STRONGLY considering ending it. I am struggling with when they start to frizz and I can’t put much product on it. And you can’t get them re-twisted too often. Guess my question is if I feel this way now, should I step out of the journey now before they get too formed or wait? Your hair is beautiful!

[@brejayelle]

And this is why when I started my journey knowing that I was just gonna cut it when the journey ended. I have not the time!! I have maybe another year in me but they're too long now and I know my time is nearing 🤣You were my inspo when I started my journey. I remember you combed out that one loc and my jaw dropped. lol I'm not on IG anymore so thanks so much for documenting here!

[@shanmarcell3994]

Amazing to watch🔥... wondering: Will your experience with the build up... influence you to use different retwist products when doing your daughter's locs?

[@Jaycixskr]

Yea same with me im starting ti notice a lot of white spots in my locs due to lint & buildup. So I i wanna comb out my locs of 2 years. Another reason is because of my roots part size, sum locs & bigger than the others. Also the locs in front of my head are longer than the back of my head due to when I started growing my hair from a bald fade hair cut. So I just gonna get them combed out & deep cleaned & reloc them exactly how i want them

[@Anna-wd8ox]

Oh woooow! I found your channel when I was starting my locs and was looking for a guide and you were a huge inspiration ! I hadn’t found you again for a long time but randomly thought about you today and came upon this video😮 such a shock but I’m happy for whatever makes you happy love ❤🥹✨

[@EVolutionBattleBmore]

Ok I'm about to try this RIGHT NOW lol quick story tho About 6years ago I cut my locs again and the barber said I have a tornado circle in the middle front (2 front locs) of my head later called a cowtail permanent I guess like the iverson part when he cut his hair

[@SheIsPotential]

You got hella hair still ❤❤ I wanted to start my loc journey because I hate my natural hair I don’t really do different styles with my hair except a puff on the top of my head .. I don’t know how to do my natural hair I tried to look up cute styles for black 4c and my hair shrinks bad and looks so stupid on top of me not knowing what I’m doing but I’d try and get discouraged because my hair is so short so I wanted to get locs so I don’t have to mess with it and to grow my hair .. also there’s wigs but idk I need help tbh 😂🙄 I’m 3 days in with my comb coils next I was thinking two strands and getting a headband wig to cover my hair 😭😭

[@rietta9036]

I took four of my locs out. That took days , although I miss my loose natural hair , I don't miss the wash day and detangle time. I instantly locked those 4 locs back. Lo c'd for life.

[@kimballou3084]

Just started combing out mine so I can install microlocs. An hour a loc is real! It’s gonna take me a few weeks, but I have no regrets.

[@kayfeathers7209]

This video is an emotional roller coaster! But I’m happy you went with the decision that you made. Congratulations!

[@chakrakhan8624]

Henna powder maybe would have worked but you have beautiful hair and your beautiful either way ❤

[@Anna-wd8ox]

Amazed with how long and thick your hair is! Even after you cut a bob before you started

[@miamiles7996]

It’s still long ❤

[@Ladyj98]

Though I am not loc'd my daughter is and she really loved your locs and your journey. I have been subscribed since your previous username on YT and have enjoyed watching your growth over the years. You along with some other KZbinrs inspired me to go natural years back but I too got that itch to do different things to my hair. I say whatever makes you happy, go for it when it comes to hair. It's even a bonus when your hubby loves it too. Enjoy the new journey!

[@CherokeeAnge]

Blend the gel from an aloe Vera leaf. The slipped is the best for any tangles or matting

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

🎉

[@TheMyshine09]

I know for sure I'm going by past comb out and go straight to big chop

[@misterb1336]

I started my locs at the same time! Coincidence!!

[@phoenixphoenix8868]

Is that Nene leakes in the background?

[@brittanyjackson6782]

Omg yasssss jo!!!! I’m here for it

[@gloriatakonwaa9488]

Can we get a video of how your locs were done?😊

[@natashasimmons6068]

Wow! I’m shocked, but do you boo!

[@Joanloveikani]

Oh my goodness. I'm in shock😮

[@elianderson1227]

Took me one week to take down mines

[@sheilawright4226]

How do you get the end loose

[@shawnmckinney5404]

You're so pretty

[@Ibetala]

Amazing!!!

[@NackuJam]

Thanks for your video. I used it as a guide, but I did not have your patience so I lost a lot of my hair volume/length as I stopped using water conditioner etc and just picked it. My loc journey started in September 2005 and I really loved my locs...long, healthy, beautiful but it was time. I had 134 loc and I started Dec 5, 2024 and took apart the last 2 on January 3, 2024. Now to treating, trimming etc.

[@NackuJam]

*December 2023