My 5-month loc journey: I'm obsessed | How I achieved the perfect locs for me!

[@moriahhiggs4604]

It's my first time getting locs and I actually started mine 1 month and 1/2 after yours (Feb 15). It's been fun following your journey, it's nice to feel like my locs are growing beside someone else's instead of watching people who are years into their journey. I love seeing how my hair changes and I'm learning to appreciate it for what it is instead of dreaming about what it could be. Love your videos !!!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Love the way you worded that! “Appreciate what it is instead of dreaming about what it could be”! That’s it. Thanks for being here along with me on the journey. I’m glad you’re enjoying it!! ♥️

[@anonymous4yah]

What a beautiful comment!!

[@tynesemcdaniel3834]

Thank you. I work out about 4 days a week and I wasn't sure if I would be able to maintain starter locks. I am where you are. Meaning I love my hair texture and I want to rock it. I've never felt like that before. For years, I've processed it, colored it, extensions, etc.. and never really knew what my hair texture looked like nor did I appreciate it. That has now changed. I can't believe I went all these years and not stunned my beautiful natural curls.

[@christinekamau3076]

I am here because I just started my locs. Going back and watching a number of your videos

[@odbrittany]

i've had soooo many loc journey's. It took me a while to find the right size and method for me but when I did I loved them. Then postpartum took those away and I had to start over. Your locs are coming along wonderfully.

[@ravvy.savvyIG]

"Periodddt!" @23:17....soooo cute! Thanks for sharing

[@mzd3792]

Im 1 year in and loving the journey ❤ it's just touching my shoulder now and I'm constantly jumping feeling I have a bug on me😂 I cannot wait till they get to my bra strap. Started using conditioner just before the year mark and what a difference it makes! Thankyou for your videos. Stay blessed 🙌🏾

[@coripoderosa]

Absolutely love love love your locs, all your videos, and your authenticity. Thank you for continuing to document your journey and share all the knowledge. Been watching you videos for 3 years and finally making the move this new year.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I'm so happy to be a part of your journey! 💖 thanks so much and good luck with everything 🫶🏾

[@locgirllifestyle]

I started my locs December 13th, so I'm currently almost 6 months in my loc journey. I'm so happy that I have someone, a professional who started almost the same time as me. I'm so grateful for that 😊😊 I can't wait for my locs to fully mature because the frizz and working in corporate, it's a lot 😂😂 Keep the updates coming, sis❤

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I have so many clients with the same frizz issue at work! I long for a day when it just doesn't matter! smh but I'm glad you're here. I'll keep the updates coming! How often would you like to see them?

[@locgirllifestyle]

@@CourtneyGrayton thanks for responding. Me too but for now, we have got to work with it, lol. Thanks for having me and the updates would be nice once in a while, so it doesn't overwhelm you. But whatever you are okay and comfortable with, I'm here for all of it.

[@VanessaBrowne-g3q]

Love the loc update. Thank you for keeping it real and being transparent. It’s really helpful. Can you do a video on bunching on comb coiled locs.

[@AllNatural7]

Your hair style is gorgeous!! I would luv to have micro locs installed. Not sure if I would be able due to the thiness on my crown. Going back to my dermatologist Monday. Ive nevet had relaxers and always had press n curls since childhood. Started going loose natural in 2005. Not sure if the hot iron messed up my scalp😢 Anywhoo, thanks for your wisdom. Prayerfully my condition will improve and I will be able to get those locs too. Blessings ❤

[@janlee3497]

Reveal...reveal....reveal! 😅 ( when the scarf came off!!) Loving your locs! I am at my almost 6 month loc journey! This does definitely require patience.... I am like loc' already hair! I am experiencing budding...mine is still kind of short...so I just wear them going completely back w/ Head bands!! Are my bf...I get my retwist like every 4-5 weeks....I will stretch longer...when they completely loc? I love the makeup applications that you share w/ us...as you walk us through your process & journey! I don't currently wear makeup...but maybe one day.... I want do the shells one day...& definitely I want the loc sprinkles!! I too am from the DMV!! 😊 Thanks for the updates! Let's 🎉celebrate the process! Loc's are coming along!! ❤😊

[@emjay6453]

Loc's run number two Had a good run the 1st time just didn't let them grow long *purposely (I like'd the short look) But gon' let them get long this time Your videos are helping me maximize my loc's and maintain ALL my growth 😘 ty.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thanks for sharing!! Yes, I love the short look too. It’s going to be interesting when they eventually get long!

[@latashamoore5808]

I started January 20, 2024. I’m so glad I found you. I just started maintaining my own this last month and loving my journey so far.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Wonderful! You got this!! 😊

[@iammeyouareyou5146]

I just recently started my 5th and last set. I did an undercut this time before I started so I won’t have to do it once I start. I have 42locs this time which is what I wanted. Every time I start I’m like ok there going to be thick. But they’re never the thickness that I want. Now I know I had a little too many 74 is way to much for me. So this time I showed my loc stylist what I was going for a picture. She saw she gave, so I’ll keep ya posted, it will be a month for me Aug 15. I haven’t washed it as of yet I just spray with rose 🥀 water and I had some oils I’ve made added tea tree in it. I will be going for my 1st retwist in 2weeks.

[@rissaruby1986]

I love your channel!!!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you so much!!

[@bballer6566]

I honestly appreciate your transparency. I didn’t like my first set of locs because I did em myself. Sometimes it’s ok to let someone else do it. Bc Chile I be tired.😭

[@eddiegilmore9293]

Your skin is beautiful

[@caseybettis4256]

I love your locs, I feel the same way, no matter what style I do it’s too tight. I love my nappy roots now. I do a water and oil retwist and love how free and healthy my hair feels! ❤

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you!! & the styles look so good, I hope my head cooperates when they get longer! Glad you’re enjoying the journey ♥️

[@lynnstaton5732]

I just started my journey and feeling really good about it. Your Locs are beautiful and I am definitely inspired all the more by your update. Ty

[@tholland05]

Hi Courtney! I love your locs and your channel. I’m almost 2 months in, same texture and I’m obsessed! 😆 I appreciate everything you share. I also can’t wait until that 1 year mark but I’m trying to be patient and just enjoy. Keep posting so I know what to expect lol.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thanks so much! Yes it’s fun to imagine the future but definitely important to appreciate where we are. Glad we’re in this together 💪🏾♥️

[@erikat.8882]

I started mine 3/2/24 with 3/4 inches of hair. I see growth and I’m excited to see what’s to come ❤

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Yeass congrats to you on starting!! Stick around, we’re in this together 💕

[@MsPleasurPalace]

Just came across your videos! Thanks there enjoyable. I’m from Pa. I wish ai would have seen your info 2 yrs ago.

[@Yslquan]

Juneteenth makes 1 month. I booked my retwist today. My hair just got frizzy, but the parts have grown out a lot

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

Your locs look great! I'm 9 months in and you are such an inspiration. I love my 4C hair texture. I have some cowrie shells but I do not know how to put them in. How do you put yours on your locs?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you!! This reminded me that I recorded a tutorial of this. I’ll try to find and post to shorts! I’ll share the link here when it’s live ☺️

[@Tina_O]

You and your hair are beautiful! And you never lied about PG county and the DMV being “loc land” 😂😂😂 I installed some locs last Christmas and had to take them down this February because of the parting in my back row. I was so sad cause I was actually loving them so much but I have a huge fear of my locs snapping off 😢 and my scalp always itches. I want to restart my journey when my hair grows back out (I did a big chop-buzz cut 2 weeks ago for a fresh start) but my scalp won’t let me be great. Everything makes my scalp itch. I’ll just live through you and everyone else around me until i get my scalp figured out. And yes, I think 5 month loc updates are just right so that you can see the true changes in your locs. Thanks for the update and sorry for my dissertation comment 😂😂😂.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

listen!! I love seeing locs everywhere I go! 🥹 I completely relate to the scalp problems bc I’ve dealt with the same thing! I hope it gets better for you so you can come on back to the loc’d side! Have you had an allergy test done before? They’re usually super enlightening! I loveee dissertation comments so don’t apologize!! 🥰

[@Tina_O]

@@CourtneyGrayton Bless your heart 😊❤. I never had an allergy test, but just off you mentioning it, I will schedule an appointment to see if that helps! Thank you for the suggestion and all that you do ❤.

[@marvabranch1089]

Hi Courtney!! New subbie here...your locs are as beautiful as you are!! I started my journey 9 months ago and I must say...I am in love with my locs, from day one❤😊

[@KiaraIrie]

Hi Courtney! I’ve been watching your older videos. Are you still doing virtual consults? I’d love your expert option on technique for my starter locs. Thanks

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Hi! Yes I do 😊 www.vagaro.com/hairgoalswithcg Thanks for watching!

[@nikkiahodge-drain4321]

Love the look! Im over 2 years. Started with 2 strands diamond parts. Now, having them interlocked for past year. I wish i went bigger. Lock are different lengths and thinned out. My hair is slow to grow and im too reluctant to start over. I'll live vicariously through you😊

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you 🥰 I completely understand not wanting to start over 😮‍💨 glad you’re embracing your unique journey

[@joannamelanie]

I’m 3 months in my loc journey.i plan on finally letting my hair loc I have started my locs more then once before just didn’t follow through with them this time I want to actually keep them I did cut my hair in Jan 8th 2024 for a fresh start. And then I started my locs July 6th had like 2 salon retwist and decided to maintain them my own . It’s cost effective and a time saver. Seeing how I have goals (car and my own place ) thank you so much for this video. I started mines with comb coils

[@CourtneyGrayton]

It’s my pleasure! I definitely love when people are confident enough to maintain their hair at home. I know the maintenance can add up. Good luck with everything and let me know if you ever need some advice!

[@joannamelanie]

@@CourtneyGrayton yes I will love your content keep it coming for the loc community I need all the advice and tips I can get so thank you 🙏

[@cynthiabrown8098]

So cool...I started mine February 1, 2024 so.im right behind you... I'm loving my journey

[@CourtneyGrayton]

That's awesome! 🤩

[@BernellSimmons]

I just started my 2nd set of locs today!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Oh cool!! How do you like how they turned out??

[@BernellSimmons]

@@CourtneyGrayton I love this set!

[@angelatravis124]

Like to follow your journey monthly or every two months and I didn’t mention it is my first time locing, wanted to for a long time, years even!❤

[@luvmifro1003lovesfamily]

I absolutely LOVE my locs. My loctitian gets on me all the time because I'll wear a style for about 3-4 weeks and then im taking it down. If two ppl compliment me, its a wrap! LOL!!!! I dont go back for a pin up until its time to retwist. My hair is probably like 3c in the back and 4a, 4b in the other places. I LOVE wearing my hair down. My locs are only 5 months old. Do you recommend getting it pinned back up after I wash it?

[@somethingdifferentemily2478]

Hi I just found your channel and I love it soo Thankyou I have appointment booked with a loctician at the end of the month. I am loose Natuaral going grey salt and pepper at the back and kind of going whitish towards the front last weekend I just did my hair in two twist to give me a break the back stays in and the sides the front of my hair it’s a lot more straighter and does not stay in I have to keep redoing the two strand twist so does a logician sometimes use two different methods for different hair types on one head the appoint I have booked is for coils I am wondering if the front will even stay in as barely does with the two strand twist so what else can be done? Also love your locks they look great and thanks for your channel

[@Blessedmom14]

I love your locs very beautiful 😍 i want to start my third set of locs soon.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you so much! Yes come on backkkk

[@angelatravis124]

I am 7 months in and I am loving my journey. Although my hair is fine and thin but since locing and spraying it’s looking more coarser. But how can I have the top not look so spacey? I love your locs and your videos and you! You are beautiful sis! 😊

[@247gwyn]

You literally said what I said to myself. I started October 2nd with braids because I’m relaxed.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

How are you liking them so far??

[@247gwyn]

@@CourtneyGraytonso far so good! This is my 2nd attempt at relaxed to locs but my 5th set of locs. This will be my first time interlocking though. Thanks for asking. Your locs are lovely. They remind me of my 2nd set of locs.

[@darbycrisan5501]

@@247gwyn am in on this locs i started with the two strands twist and interlock on the root the 25 of September of this year and on Wednesday I did a 2nd retie because my hair grow out alot

[@leocollins4526]

I currently live in the DMV. And just started my journey 2 days ago. Love your videos and would like to know your prices and what not. Do you have a website seperate from the store website?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Hi! Yes! Www.Vagaro.Com/hairgoalswithcg

[@godiou5661]

I can’t wait until my appointment with you on July 20th 🎉😊

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Ouuu, I'm excited for you!

[@P0e44]

Im getting locs next week. Ive been wanting this forever and im finally doing it. Im just trying to decide rather to get coils or twists. I have really thick, natural 4c hair. Im thinking coils but im scared of the shrinkage. i want the twists but idk if i can maintain them.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Have you seen this video yet? It might help you choose (Starter Locs: Twists Vs. Coils | Loctician Advice kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWKtfIRsfZ2DaKc)

[@bbyartista]

I just love your videos

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I’m glad you do!! Thanks for watching ♥️

[@lanellwilliamsonbrantley5710]

Cute….im starting my loc journey. Started May 29,2024. I’m trying to get pass the frizz🤦🏽‍♀️

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thanks! Congrats on startinggg! The frizz is normal, most people grow to love it and miss it when it's gone. Embrace it all

[@drakelove3]

Have you used the made for locs products? Im about to start my 2 strand twist journey. Just wanting oils shampoos moisture?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I’ve never tried those!

[@xenyfn2069]

8 month update!!!!

[@CourtneyGrayton]

It’s otwwww

[@shamaritaylor3270]

I am on my third set of locs 😅 2 months in I’ve always done them myself but I’m letting someone else retwist them for me this week.

[@CourtneyGrayton]

you deserveeee! I hope it goes well for you!

[@wallstreetwes4174]

New to locs.. I want my locs to stand up for as long as possible and I’m not a fan of the scalpy look. Kinda like a loc-fro (not free form). What method and parting system would you recommend..? Also just subscribed.. Good Stuff..! Thanks

[@CourtneyGrayton]

You can get the look with any parting system really because it comes down to the actual maintenance. You may want to consider semi-freeform if you’re looking to keep that look permanently. Otherwise, do it like me! My hair stands up for about 3 weeks or so until I get a retwist and then it’s neater for 1-2 weeks

[@CourtneyGrayton]

And thanks for subscribing! ♥️

[@wallstreetwes4174]

@@CourtneyGrayton Thanks sis..! Makes sense.. On it..

[@angelatravis124]

Do you still spray with water or rose water everyday?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

I do it 2-3 times per week

[@Staytrue234]

What will help my locs to get thicker ? They seem so puffy (feel like clouds) which is keeping them from really dropping its been 8 mths now. I just dont have the body and thickness that i really desire. I have 4b/c hair and about 120 locs... Do u have any advice ?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Just stay the course! They have no choice but to drop eventually

[@Pusha_Tee]

I love it 🥰

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thanks, sister!! 🤗♥️ you bodied my retwist!!

[@Pusha_Tee]

@@CourtneyGraytonYou’re so welcome 🤗 we have to get some footage next.

[@FAITHHCHI]

How many locs do you have ?❤

[@CourtneyGrayton]

156 ♥️

[@fayth35]

I’m thinking of getting microlocs, but my question is can it be done with c-shaped parts instead of box parts?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Absolutely! Check out this video of a client’s locs I started with c-shaped parts ☺️

[@fayth35]

@@CourtneyGrayton I’ll check it out thank you. Can you give me the link to said video?

[@kaylinjacklyn5291]

How many loc do you have?

[@CourtneyGrayton]

156

[@tetrac71]

❤❤❤

[@Mrletitgo]

😊dreamy and beautiful 😍

[@CourtneyGrayton]

Thank you! 🙂‍↔️

[@naturalchic4103]

It's my first time having loc can I ask you a question my location suggested for me to not get my hair wet & she say it's too soon to mist it with anything she only recommend me putting oil in my locs and come back in 4 weeks for retwist how long does it takes my hair to lock I started in June with twist

[@CourtneyGrayton]

What is your hair texture?

[@naturalchic4103]

@@CourtneyGrayton it’s really soft 3 c