Pros and Cons of Locs | What to know before getting locs 🦋

[@mirandaleeann95]

I’m considering getting locs but I’m nervous 😩 and probably have a million questions. I’ve always been natural but I’m over it 😂

[@jesslocd]

Do it! You wont regret it!

[@angelicamendes6939]

My hair gives me so much anxiety. I was natural for 5 years and gained a lot of length. I have since permed my hair and now looking at starting a loc journey because I wasn’t to be natural but want to have my hair in locs to manage my hair better.

[@AmberAriel]

I completely feel you. I feel like my hair is a big part of who I am, and it sounds the same for you. I’m a little biased, but I think locs are such a great choice. You get to enjoy your hair without all the hassle. And If you don’t like it? You can just comb them out. 🤗

[@kameronronald1310]

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[@juelzvan9635]

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[@juelzvan9635]

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[@lmb8204]

You are so right with this info I'm 7 months in with my locs and dryness is so irritating but watching video went to oil scalp...will do this few times a week I think to help....thanks for video 😊👍

[@AmberAriel]

Thanks for watching💕💕

[@yazminupsher780]

I agree 100%, I started my locs earlier this year. It is definitely a journey but I am loving it

[@li4592]

been loc'd for two years, for those who are starting.. do not bleach your loss i beg you. Do not manipulate your loss during that phase.

[@aashepherd8585]

Can you color your hair before locing it

[@AmaraNyja]

@@aashepherd8585 can you?

[@aashepherd8585]

@@AmaraNyja idk

[@AmaraNyja]

@@aashepherd8585 tbh, i think u can! as long as u moisturize your hair after coloring it since it can maybe dry it out. u don’t wanna loc dry hair yk

[@aashepherd8585]

@@AmaraNyja thx uu

[@paulsonave]

I feel you on all of this!!!😂 I wish I paid $65 for a retwist, nope but it’s flourishing

[@AmberAriel]

Girl, this is outdated I wish I still had them prices 😭😭

[@Beautyforashes227]

This video is perfect. I'm 1 year in and this is all correct

[@naryiahcopeland5414]

Planning on getting loc’d before the end of this year 🥳.

[@janaeakent4181]

I’ve had mine for 2 weeks now an I’m loving it

[@corey90able]

I think everyone should Love Locs.

[@t.s1048]

Amazing video, very informative. I have been natural for over 10 years and wear a lot of wigs or crochet braids but I really want to start my journey for locs. My hair is so thin and fine that when I do two strand twist I see sooo much of my scalp .

[@groundvieww]

The one dislike is from someone who doesn't know how to feel about their locs

[@AmberAriel]

Lol my thoughts exactly

[@syrail.8642]

How do you style your locs if you need to go somewhere important but your hair is not freshly retwisted.

[@AmberAriel]

I usually make it damp, then apply some oil. Then, I'll tie it down with a scarf and let it air dry. This helps get rid of a lot of the frizziness. After that I usually style it in a low bun with "bangs" and do my edges. Or just wear it down/whatever other style looks good. You don't want to over manipulate though or the frizzies will come back.

[@syrail.8642]

@@AmberAriel Thanks😊

[@AmberAriel]

Of coursee. It took me a while to figure out how to make it look “neat” in between retwists, but I think I finally got it lol.

[@syrail.8642]

@@AmberAriel Thank you. I am thinking about getting locs but I am just worried about maintaining my hair so that it doesn't look bad for school or just going somewhere important. Appreciate the help💜

[@braywhitjas]

The very first con is my BIGGESTTTT hesitation. I hate frizz 😮‍💨😣😣

[@AmberAriel]

Rightt. Def tough getting used to

[@michelegreen4430]

In my research it seems having locks is more expensive than having protected style …referring to if u go to shop and it’s really 😢 appreciate ur video as I think I’m going to do my own; someone wanted 500 to start I don’t pay that for braids; in fact I never paid over 200 for broads; the prices for locs are ridiculous

[@AyoB28]

I’m starting my journey this weekend and the women is charging me $50. But a $50 deposit😩

[@shondrea12]

That’s a rip off. I had mine done professionally. 174 locs for only $75

[@TheKutie36]

You don’t need a loctician… I’ve done everything myself with nothing but water and oil and my hair is doing fine

[@CallMeRaii_]

It seems like they were trying to get over on you I paid $120 when I started my locs 6 months ago and that's only I started with 2 strand twists

[@ashleylucas8952]

I’m in Chicago and they are charging 150+ & 200+ to start locs. It’s super expensive 😩

[@lovelace3046]

So beautiful 💕 got a sub Girl ! I need directions I have hair and it grows so fast that always been one of my problems !!! But now I just started and im 2weeks in and it ITCH !! I want to take the locs out ! But I’ll push through

[@SimplyNieccee]

Question. Protecting my locs in extremely cold temps. I have a satin scarf that I wrap my hair up with before putting on my toboggan. Any additional advice? Especially on my commute to and from work

[@teewthebiz2159]

I started 4 1/2 months ago and love it

[@AmberAriel]

Yes best thing I did 👏🏾

[@othachapple4497]

Great video as always 💕

[@AmberAriel]

Thank you!

[@TED_dy2130]

I’ve been contemplating locs for a while- but I’m scared imma miss my Afro 🥹

[@miriamjenkins3560]

I'm scared also

[@nukie1818]

I’m getting Locs May 9 and I’m a little afraid myself however, I’m tried of doing my hair and I do love my Afros but I’m gonna do this… I see beautiful locs and I always want them…

[@sabrinagede2575]

When is it recommend to wash my loc for the first time when I’m a starter?

[@AmberAriel]

It varies from person to person, so I would say wash as necessary. Holding off on washing your hair (and instead using a method to spray moisture on it) will help it loc faster, because it’s very likely the locs will come down if u wash soon. However, if you normally wash your hair once a month, that might be the best schedule for you. Before my locs I went monthsss without washing my hair. Because of this, my scalp doesn’t get itchy or hold a lot of build up. With that I decided to wait two months before washing my starter locs and it turned out really well for me. Sorry, this is a lot lol, but most recommend as early as two weeks to a month, but it all depends on your hair.

[@laurenlocd3180]

Yea this girl at work gonna tell me “I just want u to get some braids “ code for “I just want u to get your hair done “ lol you should see this girl 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭

[@msdothedash]

How long does it take to get ur locs done ? Because im gettin sum soon .

[@AmberAriel]

it took about two hours

[@teya661]

❤

[@erikarobinson3842]

Excellent video!

[@biabia9181]

You definitely need to appreciate your hair without a retwist! Over retwisting will damage your locs. Get used to the natural look baabbyyy

[@drama_catplays]

Can I swim with locs or should I cover it?

[@joywes1953]

😍

[@stephanie1860]

Umm…Let’s say it together…CROWN ACT! “They” better not!

[@theofficialtammyleigh]

Where u live who your loctician? I wanna pay $65 lmaoooo my retwist be out here costing $95🤣😂😫😭

[@ShaleaNelson1]

Do you still spritz your hair with lemon juice?

[@AmberAriel]

I stopped a few months ago when my hair really locked up. Felt like I didn’t need it anymore 🤗

[@shakolayearwood5445]

Does the lemon juice help with locking your hair faster ?? And if so , how do you prepare it ?

[@AmaraNyja]

@@shakolayearwood5445 did you ever figure it out? there’s so many unanswered questions in this comment section😭

[@shamay4893]

My son have starter locs we started like 2 months ago and he got a good grain of hair...but it keep getting reallyfrizzy what can he cover his hair with at night to stop the frizzyness are what products can he use

[@AmberAriel]

You can probably oil it then put a wig cap/skull cap and then a bonnet on his head to keep the frizzies away. I would say a cap, scarf then bonnet but that could be too much for him. I wouldn’t go too much into other products because they’ll cause buildup on his scalp and in his locs.

[@shamay4893]

@@AmberAriel okay thanks

[@eyeampowerful7467]

She May, that is part of the locking process. The frizz is a good thing, that means the process has started to mature…

[@naejefferson5678]

Is that your real hair

[@AmberAriel]

yes, all my natural hair

[@naejefferson5678]

How do your hair loc

[@davib2253]

Different ways two strand twist,coils it’s a lot of ways. I started with coils myself