The Pros and Cons of having LOCS - Watch before starting your locs!

Hey y’all,
After 5 years of having my hair loc'ed here's a couple pros and cons that I have found with having locs. Share yours below!
Love and blessings to y'all!
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[@Sapioso]

To be honest it’s the oil that brings lint. Add oil to anything and it will hold dust and lint. I hardly ever cover my hair and I’m lintless because i don’t use any oils or any products.

[@Tbabee033]

Could you share what you do to care for your hair if you don’t use any oils?

[@iammorganalexis]

Hmmm wow thanks for sharing 🤔 definitely would love to know what you use for your hair for hold since you’re not using product!

[@Sapioso]

@@iammorganalexis This is my 3rd set of locs. I started these 7 years ago with the intention of being low maintenance. I wanted minimal products like free formers and the look of loose locs. They were started by me, and I haven’t used oil once, or conditioner once since day one 2015. All I do is wash and separate. When I wash I either plait, two strand, or 3 strand twist my locs. I leave them in 3 days to a week, rarely any longer and rock the twist/braid out until I wash again. My hair is never plain straight and I’ve done this proves the last 5 years of having my locs. Most wouldn’t guess that I don’t twist, or do maintenance to my locs. At most it looks like it "needs” a retwist, but that’s not my lane. Roots are healthy, happy, not sagging/thinning at crack length because they aren’t held down with extra weight. They blow in the lightest of wind and don’t hurt my neck, but more than that they don’t eat up any of my time…I’m lazy af😂

[@Sapioso]

@@Tbabee033 put as simply as possible i live in a braid in/braid out but without products. I wash without using conditioner and braid up. After a week I take the braids/twists out then leave them curled until I wash and repeat again without products.

[@courtneymishan4574]

@@Sapioso thank you for this information!!!

[@misskatlee]

As someone coming from long straight weave and long singles, I can tell most people do not like the change of wearing my natural hair especially because it’s short. I’m tired of my hair falling out so I needed this change. I don’t care what they say. It’s usually the people who aren’t black that have something to say about my hair not being long and straight anymore.

[@iammorganalexis]

Oh yeaa there’s truth in this for sure!

[@pipelayomimiko]

I just started my locs and my mother literally said she doesn’t get it but is happy as long as I am😄

[@LILY00711]

@pipelayomimiko is it removeable😭 without having to chop off my entire hair?

[@CieLocd]

I honestly never had lint in my locs and this is my second set . I cover them when I’m in the house and just like the gentleman said , not using heavy products to leave lint stuck in your locs . Although our locs attract lint , it’s usually at the surface of your locs . What helps them get embedded are products used on your locs.

[@iammorganalexis]

That makes a lot of sense! Thank you for that. I think that's super helpful going forward and just being mindful of the amount of oils being used.

[@janebagley2147]

I just commented on another one of your videos concerning lint. Avoid to many products and especially oiling your locs. Oil only the scalp. And wear a satin or silk scarf when just chilling at home or sleeping. These things should help you with lint. You have some beautiful locs. Continue to enjoy your journey.

[@mishm.3893]

Great pros and cons. Pros: Easy, ready to go styling, no matter the length or stage. Cons: Heaviness and lint. Lint drives me crazy! I ruined the trip of one loc trying to get rid of lint. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@iammorganalexis]

Yes yess thank you for sharing yours 💗 lint is a nightmare

[@Tbabee033]

I just love you and grateful that you’ve included us in your journey over the last 5 years! 🥰 And girl, the LINT!!💀 I’m always FLABBERGASTED every time I find a new piece of lint, it’s non-stop for me!

[@Tbabee033]

My love: I’ve always had very thick and coils hair and was tenderheaded, so the process of doing my hair always caused SO much anxiety for me thinking about the time and potential pain. So I didn’t take care of my hair very well for a long time. Locs have taken away that anxiety centered around my head , and has allowed me to take better care of myself. I feel more myself than I ever have in my life with my locs and I love getting stopped everywhere by people telling me they love my locs and then sharing their hair stories 🤎

[@iammorganalexis]

Aw thank you for being a part of the journey 💗 and omggg hate it!!

[@allthingstravon21]

For my whole 2 year loc journey so far, never had any problems with lint. Thank God 😅

[@iammorganalexis]

Blessings!

[@Nnenna.Grace.]

Obsessed with your personality

[@iammorganalexis]

Aw thank you so much 🥰

[@marnequat]

I swear u told the truth on this (as always ) but yes patience’s omg all I can say is every con u said that’s how I feel now and just embracing the shorter stage looking back on pics and stuff I just loved watching them at each stage they were so beautiful and just for me and all I was thinking of was when they get longer…. So yes I agree be patient and love your shorts locs and also as u said my hairs never been this long ever and I still can’t believe it I mean I hear family Al the time saying how long it’s gotten and then the cons omg the touching the hair thing I hatee n it still happens n no lie they literally just try to touch no permissions nun 😂 n them being heavy yes definitely it’s annoying but can’t avoid n yea that lint let’s not get started 🙄🙄 love u Morgan ❤❤❤

[@samoniaparker4447]

Hi queen , I’m on day 3 of my journey! So excited for this new chapter

[@eviefabulous4428]

I'm one week in. So excited!

[@iammorganalexis]

Ahhh yay congrats to the both of you!!

[@SindyStylzFashion]

😂😂🤣😂 no lies told on any of it Morgs. Great video.

[@iammorganalexis]

LOL thank you Sindy!

[@allegralockett1567]

Your locs are gorgeous 😍. Great video.

[@iammorganalexis]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@Briw1317]

Brushing ur locs can help with lint!!

[@iammorganalexis]

True I’m so bad at keeping up with this!

[@pandorapink1227]

Good pros and cons.

[@iammorganalexis]

Thank you 💗💗

[@MelaninQueen93]

Do people ever cut their locs shorter to prevent the weight from being too much or is that not possible ?

[@iammorganalexis]

Absolutely! I actually just uploaded a video on my experience with this! You can check it out ❤️

[@T.Shen-ya]

Your humour>>>😂

[@iammorganalexis]

🤭❤️❤️❤️

[@colcord1169]

Lint is just part of the journey like you said

[@iammorganalexis]

Yeaa unfortunately 😣

[@Antoinette922]

No idea what to do about lint. Just wanted to see if I could get the details on that lip gloss hehe.

[@iammorganalexis]

Lol! The lip combo I'm wearing is Mac Matte Lipstick in color Derrière Mac lipliner in Chestnut Mac Lipglass on top

[@onejermiah7416]

Ion have any lint in mine. One pro for me is my hair is simple to manage I just wash and grease my scalp. One con is the retwist hurts😢😂😂

[@deebestest100]

Your retwist hurts? Do you retwist your hair yourself? My retwist has ever only hurt once and someone else did it.

[@onejermiah7416]

@@deebestest100 yeah… someone else does my retwist

[@deebestest100]

@@onejermiah7416 if you palm roll it should never hurt. If you interlock it can hurt if it’s too tight. Either because they’re doing it too tight or you don’t have enough new growth to interlock. Also, I find retwisting to be better on damp hair and I use a fine tooth comb to smooth the roots before I interlock it. If it’s not your retwisting itself, maybe you should get your scalp checked out to see why it’s so tender. Idk man I just don’t love the painful retwists for you at all lol

[@iammorganalexis]

Ahh how lucky! Haha!

[@aljehi]

Very helpful video. Thank you! Have you experienced visible hair follicles from shed hair that stick out of your locs and how do you remedy them?

[@iammorganalexis]

Oh yes I have I just allow them to grow out eventually they go away . How? I have no clue lol I just let my hair do it’s own thing.

[@hermindspeaks876]

Lint is cotton it won’t kill you ! Dye your hairrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!! It’ll disappear 😊

[@rinabeauty7614]

Agree , problem solved , its better to just rinse or dye the locs instead of trying to pick the link out with a comb that’s more damaging

[@gabrielledavis1072]

My brother has gorgeous locs and he never has lint but he lives in a bonnet like If he’s home he ALWAYS has a bonnet on

[@iammorganalexis]

Hmm that’s a great method honestly

[@jessicabutler7715]

Loc’d for three years and never ever had any issues with lint. I’m not super religious when it comes to covering it at night (working on it tho). But my sister in law who has been loc’d for the exact amount of time as me, has constant lint issues. I wonder if it has to do with texture, like maybe some textures hold on to it more. Idk 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@iammorganalexis]

Hmm that’s a good point, I wonder.

[@cynthiaperez9204]

I'm starting another loc journey. This time I wanna do my own hair. How did you start your locs?

[@iammorganalexis]

Hey! Congratulations on starting over ❤️ I started mine in an salon and with two strand twists but I do wish I started them myself for sure!

[@ashtonseelochan5250]

Thank you❤

[@iammorganalexis]

You're welcome 😊

[@Chasi385]

All locs get lint in them🤷🏾‍♀️ I’m four years in and this is my second set of locs. Lint happens.

[@LILY00711]

sorry, but is it removeable without chopping off your whole hair?

[@Chasi385]

@@LILY00711 you can pick it out but that can create weak spots. I brush my locs and trim them and that works for me.

[@maryjaneokon7934]

Hi, I love your videos. I'm about a month and a few days gone since I started my locs journey. I'm cut in between taking them out now that they're not properly formed yet because I'll be taking them out as soon as I retain enough length that I want and the kind of shampoo to use for my hair. Before I locked my hair, my conditioner was made up of shampoo and conditioner and oil. It helped my hair not get frizzy and was easy to comb out. But the loctician said I'd need to use a shampoo that clarifies scalp and not something oily to avoid buildups. How true is this?

[@iammorganalexis]

Yes very true especially being new in the locing phase, you want to give your hair the ability to loc and putting products that loosen up your curls disrupts the process.

[@jamesbrown577]

Thoes eyes ..❤

[@iammorganalexis]

Wow thank you!

[@KatieAJ]

How do YOU deal with people's projections onto you? Sometimes they really hurt. I feel hurt by people looking down on me or looking at me like a downright criminal just because i miss a week or two of retwisting. It hurts and it does affect my self esteem and self image.

[@j.vosier6786]

My best advice, embrace the locs, they are awesome, I’ve had mine for 2 years and get compliments from people all the time, and whoever has a problem can kick rocks

[@iammorganalexis]

I assess what I feel about the way I look first. I believe the ways in which we become affected by others words are if they've become some of the ways we started to view and speak to ourselves (most time subconsciously) forming our own beliefs. Then I remind myself about the reasons why I started my locs in the first place. I do this by keeping inspiration at my finger tips, watching my favorite loc KZbinrs and looking at their journeys helped me stay inspired to stay the course. Also I did things that helped me feel good like doing my makeup on days I knew I would be more influenced to think negatively than others. I hope this helps!

[@hermindspeaks876]

Lint hack that works for me …. I dye my hair black every 5 or so months . I only use oil and water …. Also brush my locs at least twice per week. BUT I BARELY GET LINTTT …. And me …. Ima forget my bonnet 😊😂

[@The_Garrett_White_Show]

👍👍🔥🔥

[@iammorganalexis]

Thank you!

[@allisawooten1488]

You look like Mia one of “The Real Housewives of Potomac.”

[@iammorganalexis]

I'll have to look her up!

[@Message4theMassesbyMarcie]

These are great pros and cons and i couldn't agree more.

[@iammorganalexis]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ExquisiteKinkyCoils]

💚💚💚

[@iammorganalexis]

Much love to you!