Patching Thinning Spots in my Locs with Household Items

[@sunshynehaze551]

Hi thank you Queen I was almost about to chop my Locs I will return with an update.🥳🥳

[@AfrinaLilmissfreens]

I have watched a lot of loc videos in my time and have not seen repair in this way before. Great technique!!

[@jbc.07]

This is the most concise simplistic repair video ever, than you so much

[@karaokelola]

Nice tips

[@vanessashaw5365]

Very clever!

[@Susie.wemove]

I was a big fan of sewing my locs- mainly because it was quick and convenient. I ve got some crotchet needles now so I m going to try them on any future loc issue- I m.not sure about using the kinky hair tho

[@DreaJackee]

So I tried crochet recently and hated it. It basically requires me to break and stress already weak and fragile hair which was no Bueno. But sewing/reinforcing them with synthetic hair has worked well for me!

[@pandorapink1227]

Right now, I’m using a 0.5 mm crochet needle. I’ve saved popped off ends. So I’m using that hair for weak spots. I have used thread 🧵 in the past

[@pandorapink1227]

Good job on your repair

[@corineamoree]

This video doesn't have the hype it deserves ! ❤️

[@vanessashaw5365]

Very…very Clever.

[@nicolesnotebook]

Hiii! Great video. I do kinda wish I could see the sewing process a little more closely. But other than that ‘twas very informative. Now, the question I’m dying to know the answer to: what eye liner do you use?!! Looks so good. 😂

[@DreaJackee]

Good point! Will explain better next time! Usually This: www.sephora.com/product/long-lasting-eye-liner-P279639?skuId=1296151&om_mmc=ppc-GG_1165716881_53825938700_pla-419487271149_1296151_257731947962_9008163_c&country_switch=us&lang=en&ds_rl=1261471&gclid=CjwKCAiAws7uBRAkEiwAMlbZjsZfitw4nXvHmYl3RUhK7AGOlqyJ4MRk1uJDr-c1rriRo9Qk3aoWuxoCT3wQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Or This: www.sephora.com/product/better-than-sex-easy-glide-waterproof-liquid-eyeliner-P441854

[@mekoclements]

Exactly what brand of kinky hair did you use

[@DreaJackee]

I don’t remember! I’ve had it for about 8 years and don’t have the original packaging anymore. But I would not recommend it even if I did because it’s pretty low quality. You can use just about any Afro kinky hair! I’d recommend trying to find real human hair so you can have the option to bleach it if you want.

[@saarahafiz701]

I paused when you said Friends, because that's what I am. :D. Love you!

[@DreaJackee]

Obviously. Love you! Let’s zoom this week?

[@StayGOALden]

Great content, I’ll watch anything you put out, your personality 🤩SHINES🤩

[@ilv2laugh]

Have the loc repairs unraveled? It’s such an easy fix and I have two locs to repair thin ends from rubber bands I used on them

[@DreaJackee]

Nope! The first time I washed my hair after putting them in, the extension got a bit loose but went back to form after a couple palm rolls. I’ve done these and they’ve stayed in for years. The only time I took them out was if I wanted to improve how I sewed them into my hair. The patches don’t unravel at all, as long as you sew them into the loc thoroughly.

[@ilv2laugh]

Thank you for replying. Gonna to repair them this weekend.

[@dablakkadaberry3596]

these techniques will unravel

[@pintopinto9901]

Hi Drea, does the thinning loc get thinner later on after it's been patched( repaired)?

[@DreaJackee]

Hello! Before I answer, I want to emphasize that I'm NOT a pro in any way, so I can only speak from my experience: Yes, this is for sure possible and has happened to me before in my trials and errors. I have noticed that it happened when I didn't "anchor" (sew) the patch into parts of my loc that are "strong" (tightly loc'd together) on BOTH ends. The patch can only be as strong as the parts of the loc it is sewn to. If you're a KZbin person like I am, you're likely a Do-it-yourselfer but it may help to chat with an actual loctician or take a look at come crochet hook repair techniques (I'm exploring those myself right now). Hope that helps!

[@terrycampbell5503]

Afro hair and a crochet needle is all you'll ever need for repairs....

[@DreaJackee]

I'll try it!

[@YOYO-kk9sb]

You need to be a comedian😂