How To Semi Free Form // Semi Free Form Without DAMAGING Your Locs

[@brittneydean1801]

I love your content soooooo much!!!! One of the GOATs on KZbin. Keep it up.

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you very much! I appreciate that!!

[@roenalaurice]

I've had my locs 11 years and I'm kinda moving into semi free forming. My hair is quite soft so my roots never stay in for too long. So now I just wrap my hair a lot or put it in two plaits. I used be quite into the maintained look but now Im really appreciating just letting my hair be.

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thanks for sharing your loc experience with us and congrats on 11 years! I definitely hear what you’re saying. It’s kind refreshing and relieving to just let the hair be to thrive. I feel the exact same way 🙂

[@patiencebradley9773]

GREAT INFO. I DO MY RETWIST EVERY 2 TO 3 MONTHS AND FEEL I CAN GO LONGER , I DO LIKE THE NATURAL LOOK, CAUSE I CAN WEAR IT ANYWAY WITHOUT THE RETWIST. I DO WASH ONCE A MONTH DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER AND HOW MY HAIR SMELLS ALSO. EVERYONE HAS THEIR OWN PREFERENCE, BUT SAFETY FIRST, LESS IS BEST, BUT WASHING IS ESSENTIAL

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thanks for sharing your routine. Sounds awesome!👌🏾🙌🏾

[@Sapphiretlove]

I just reached 2years and I'm semi freeform I love it, my texture is very soft so semi freeform is best for me. I don't like the scalp look, also I have flat locs and all sizes plus silver and pepper hair. I love it!!!

[@AtreyuLocs]

Very cool and very good reasoning behind why you semi freeform👌🏾 Thanks for watching and commenting!🙏🏾

[@Queenofpositivity]

Your voice is so calm thank you for the info 🙏🏿

[@AtreyuLocs]

A lot of people say that, thank you very much! And you’re welcome!

[@mosesvvsmos559]

I got locks at the middle of June 2020, twisted it in August and didn’t get a twist since then. It’s looked bad at first because they was small but now they look much better. Love it

[@AtreyuLocs]

Very nice! Way to stick with it through the initial rough period. Thanks for watching and sharing🙏🏾

[@2013lovemy]

Your locs have improved a lot, they look stronger!

[@AtreyuLocs]

The power of time.

[@2013lovemy]

@@AtreyuLocs yes. Can’t wait for it to work it’s magic on my head lol (only 8 mos in 😩).

[@AtreyuLocs]

Congrats on 8 months. You’ll get there. The trick is to enjoy every stage for what it is.

[@2013lovemy]

@@AtreyuLocs I’m slowly learning to do that. And thank you :)

[@AzizaMiller]

Semi free form is definitely what my hair wants bc it is cotton soft and thin, but my strands are surprisingly strong thankfully. I am getting a fuller look and I like that. Some of my locs are flat and getting wider and I like that look also bc it gives my hair more volume. My hair grows into my locs and my bases are strong just from non manipulation and less washing. It will be 1 yr for me in April. I thought about adding a few cowrie shells, but I dont think my hair texture would be happy with that. Do you?

[@AtreyuLocs]

Your texture sounds somewhat similar to mine in that, while it’s soft and fine, the strands are surprisingly strong. I wish mine hair grew into my locs though 😔 Anyway, it sounds like you have a good situation going on over there. I think you might be able to get away with cowrie shells considering they’re light and your bases are strong. Once upon time, I was going to put some in my hair but then the impulse dissipated and I never did 😂

[@AzizaMiller]

@@AtreyuLocs Thanks for all your helpful information. Your videos on locs are the best.

[@AtreyuLocs]

You’re very welcome!🙂

[@cosmicmelanin2666]

I had some super thin locs, then got them braided and I liked the style so much I just got a crochet hook and combined em

[@AtreyuLocs]

Nice! That’s definitely one way to do it👌🏾

[@AroundTheWayGirl88]

I had my last retwist January 2020. I just retwisted myself on November 15. Some of them are unraveling/loose at the roots, but I'm really just letting them do their own thing. I'm over maintaining "The Look/Society's Standard" of beauty! 🤷🏾‍♀️ I love me for me! ✌🏾❤️

[@AtreyuLocs]

I love this and I’m glad you’re loving yourself as you are. Very good 😊 🙏🏾

[@AroundTheWayGirl88]

@@AtreyuLocs Thanks!

[@AtreyuLocs]

You’re welcome

[@MsOneFreeSpirit]

I have semi Freeform locs and I love it!!! I haven't retwisted since Oct and dont plan on retwisting until April or May if I retwist then... I'm definitely considering freeforming

[@AtreyuLocs]

Very nice! That sounds awesome and super chill!👌🏾 Thanks for sharing!

[@MsOneFreeSpirit]

@@AtreyuLocs you're welcome... peace love and blessings

[@AtreyuLocs]

To you as well!🙏🏾🙂

[@NottyGurlStyle]

I got an appointment in April to see the dermatologist because I have been having issues for a while. I didn’t know really about alopecia and a long time ago I noticed to spots on the side of my head where my locs where...but I though maybe it was damage from a dye job etc..so I have been shaving the side for years. Fast forward I guess I’m semi free form..I had spaced out seeing my stylist so I’m not getting my hair retwist as often. I would wash it and do a light re-twist and that’s it. But now I notice my edges is thinning out..but you said it could be my hair growing away from locs (who knew) so I’m going to try to braid what little I have until I see the dermatologist. This video is informative! Thank you !

[@AtreyuLocs]

That’s great to hear! Yeah, a dermatologist can really pinpoint what’s going on with any skin/scalp issues. There are so many reasons why a person could be losing hair or thinning out that it takes someone with expertise to narrow in on the exact cause or source. And yes, if there’s hair still growing out of your scalp but the loc itself is thinning, then most likely the hair is growing away from your locs. The braid technique has been a loc-saver for me 🙂 I’m glad the video was helpful. Thanks for letting me know. And good luck with that appointment!

[@MaMee76]

I truly understand. I am being treated for traction alopecia

[@NottyGurlStyle]

@@MaMee76 how is it going so far for you?? Right now they told me to try rogaine but the doctor did tell me it won’t work on those spots where I have the traction alopecia. Tho I think fine hairs are growing there..could be wishful thinking lol but I’ll keep trying.

[@MassageReikiHealer]

@@NottyGurlStyle Try herbal rinse with rosemary and nettle leaf. Nettle is a natural DHT blocker and DHT causes hair loss in men and women. You can drink the teas also.

[@NottyGurlStyle]

@@MassageReikiHealer thank you! I will try that too

[@chefstevenmurry158]

What u put in your body is all the maintenance you need for Freeform. I sleep without anything on my hair and rinse my hair everyday in the morning

[@AtreyuLocs]

For sure! I couldn’t get away with the rinsing daily lol. My locs take too long to dry and I’d definitely develop mold and mildew. But I’m glad it’s working for you, bro!

[@gabarah777]

Blessings i Just starter semi freeforming. Thank you for this video!

[@AtreyuLocs]

You’re very welcome! Congrats! I’m excited for you. And thanks for letting me know🙂🙏🏾

[@spacecase7566]

Your locs look so healthy and shiny. ❤️

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you so much 🙏🏾

[@carolelouis4178]

My locs are semi-free formed. Helpful information.

[@AtreyuLocs]

That’s awesome! There are a lot of us out here. I’m glad the video was helpful. Thanks for letting me know🙏🏾

[@erikarobinson3842]

Great video! I am 9 months into my 3rd set. Did these myself, and they are semi-free form as my plan is to retwist twice a year. Loving the volume so far.

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thanks and congrats on 9 months! Twice a year sounds perfect as a semi free former! Enjoy that thickness!

[@bashaozayu6707]

Love the videos man. You saved my locs. You are a greater help than you know!

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you very much! 🙏🏾 I’m glad I was able to help. Thanks for letting me know!

[@CUBS83]

Great video! I’m curious how early on you think someone can start semi-freeforming? I’m only 2 months into my (2nd) loc journey and I already want to put off my second retwist indefinitely

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you! I don’t think it’s ever to early. After all, people freeform that way. It’s just a matter of how defined you want your locs and parts. I’ll try to make a video discussing it. Congrats on 2 months btw!👍🏾

[@soulvercetti6527]

So if I wanted to transition my maintained Locs to Freeforms locs just don’t get a retwist anymore and wash my hair But do I sleep with something covering my head every night still ?

[@AtreyuLocs]

Absolutely, you still want to protect your hair from drying out and friction with rough surfaces, not to mention lint.

[@vwiggins9797]

My hair texture sounds similar to the way you describe yours. I'm trying to avoid buildup so i don't put anything on my locs except spray on rosewater and a little vitamin E. I also semi freeform but they are dull looking. How do you get that great looking sheen to your locs?

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thanks for the compliment 🙏🏾 I think it might be because I keep them up in a satin bonnet and tam, which I believe helps them retain their moisture.

[@vwiggins9797]

You're welcome!

[@charleshicks3140]

I am 6 months in my loc journey. Can i start semi free forming my locs or do I have to wait when they mature more?

[@AtreyuLocs]

Good question! Yeah, you can start semi free forming whenever. As long as you’re doing periodic maintenance, you’ll be fine. The locs are still forming regardless of whether or not maintenance is being done. I hope that helps!

[@charleshicks3140]

Thank you this helps a lot

[@AtreyuLocs]

You're welcome. I'll make a video going into more detail but yeah, you're good.

[@msj570]

I'm 19 months loc, semi freeform at 1 year, Salt and 🌶 in color. Have Congos, some flat locs, love it all

[@AtreyuLocs]

Congrats on 19 months! And very nice! It sounds like a rich set of locs 👌🏾🙂

[@gauge1509]

Awesome video just starting my freeform Journey thank you for the tip about slap locks I have four of them I just did and I am very satisfied

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you very much! And you’re very welcome. I’m glad it was helpful. Congrats on starting your freeform journey. It should be a good time 👌🏾

[@gauge1509]

🖤🔒🔥

[@AtreyuLocs]

🙂

[@tamikabutler3829]

I have been trying to figure out if I can go longer than 3-4 months cause after that it becomes difficult to separate my locs and I want to keep my parts

[@AtreyuLocs]

Yeah, maybe that’s your threshold. I would still consider 3-4 months semi freeform. You have to find a frequency that’s comfortable for you.

[@DanYah85]

Eloquent and knowledgeable😊 thanks for Quality Content 👏🏾

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you for the kind words🙏🏾 I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos🙂

[@MaMee76]

I'm 5 months in. Want to semi freeform. After each wash, I've separate my locs. My hair is thinner in the front so I'm a little nervous! How can I tell if hair is growing away from my locs. How often do you maintenance now?

[@AtreyuLocs]

Congrats on 5 months! If your loc is thinning but you have hair at the scalp, then most likely your hair grows away from your locs. I'm not on a specific maintenance schedule. I've only retwisted twice so far this past year.

[@UntoldTreasures2024]

I have semi free form locs and love the lower maintenance.

[@AtreyuLocs]

Yes, that is a sure benefit!

[@UntoldTreasures2024]

@@AtreyuLocs I am 3 months in to my journey and love the freedom of having locs . I also have been studying rastafarians and have been learning this as part of my journey

[@AtreyuLocs]

That’s awesome to hear. Congrats on 3 months. I can tell that you’re excited for your journey, as you should be 🙂

[@rawwaysteppa845]

U helped me out so much I watched your video about week roots and I learned alot thanks

[@AtreyuLocs]

I’m so happy to hear that! You’re very welcome. And thanks for letting me know! 🙏🏾 Keep up the good work👌🏾

[@chefstevenmurry158]

Thank u bro I'm now subscribed

[@AtreyuLocs]

No problem. And thanks 🙏🏾 Btw, what made you decide to subscribe?

[@chefstevenmurry158]

@@AtreyuLocs Now that I'm part of tha #locgang had to support ur channel. U bring positive vibes motivate me into bringing my channel back up to also do cooking with my Morning routine doing my hair

[@AtreyuLocs]

My apologies. I thought I responded to this already. Thank you so much! I appreciate it. And yeah, you should definitely bring your channel back, especially if you are passionate about the topic.

[@r3dyskunkteam904]

The longer you years stack up in the Loc the less you maintain them im 10yrs in and just recently started my wick journey 11/01/2020

[@AtreyuLocs]

That's good to know. Thanks for sharing and congrats on your new wick journey!

[@jaylaellis6669]

I may move toward semi-freeforming. I recently retightened my hair after going 4 months without maintenance. I’m considering going 5 months this time. I’m testing if these long breaks work better than my typical 3 month schedule.

[@AtreyuLocs]

Yes, that’s the best way to know...to test it out. I like how you’re also doing it incrementally. Good luck with 5 months if you decide to try it out 🤞🏾

[@ashlynprather45]

When are supposed to palm roll? Like after a wash, every time? Since ur not retwisting. I do separate my locs after my wash sometimes but two of my smaller locs are flat near the root but all others are not flat.

[@AtreyuLocs]

When to palm roll is completely up to the individual. If you’re worried about locs getting flat then, yeah, do a light palm roll after washing your hair, even though you’re not retwisting, since the hair is malleable while wet. You don’t have to palm roll every time. You’ll figure out how often you need to do it. I hope that helps!

[@ashlynprather45]

@@AtreyuLocs thanks. :)

[@AtreyuLocs]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@royhenderson1581]

Im,woking,on,now,simifree form, locs

[@AtreyuLocs]

Nice!

[@jocelynshamisotakwada242]

I have short semi freeform locs...they are soo adorable and Im in love them. They are sooo cutee. Im looking for a routine on how to keep them healthy...any tips. Been spraying them with water and oil 'solution'

[@AtreyuLocs]

Just let them tell you what they need because they definitely will. Show them a little attention and then just let them thrive and you’ll be good 🙂👍🏾

[@jocelynshamisotakwada242]

@@AtreyuLocs thank you so much

[@AtreyuLocs]

You’re welcome 🙂

[@realmaureenoyakhilome]

There’s literally no one who started semi free form with loose hair, every one is twists or braids and these two methods gives the hair a cylindrical shape. Any ideas on how to start with something like palm rolling without palm rolling and still get the hair to not look flat?

[@AtreyuLocs]

Maybe start freefrom then lightly retwist and separate occasionally.

[@RJ-gd5pb]

Your locks look great. My locks over 10 years old. I did not know the term simi form. I was just LAZY. I do not or am unsure if I want to go all the way to congo. Question. Is it safe to keep locks separated with with hair clips or get separated with looly applied rubber bands? Thanks

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you! And congrats on 10 years! Yes, I suppose being lazy leads to the same end result 😂 To answer your question, as long as no tension is being applied to your scalp when using the clips or rubber bands, you should be fine. Make sure neither one is too tight on the locs as well. They could thin out from the pressure. Hope that helps!

[@RJ-gd5pb]

Thank you for taking time to respond. I love your clear information ☺️

[@daniellocdfari5281]

this video is good thanks

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you, bro!

[@rasheemgreedyman8255]

I get up and go and I wash and go.!!!😎😎

[@AtreyuLocs]

Nice. That’s how to do it👌🏾

[@rasheemgreedyman8255]

This is my third set of dreadlocks my first set of dreadlocks I love them they was nice and thick had to cut them off my first set cuz of a job never again what cut my dreadlock off for nobody and my second set of dreadlocks can't out all skinny and thin so I cut them off and this is my third set of dreadlocks do you got a Instagram Atreyu Locs.!!!💯💯😃😃🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AtreyuLocs]

@@rasheemgreedyman8255 Nice bro! That's quite the journey. And finally you're thriving with your 3rd set. That's what's up. Yeah, my instagram is: instagram.com/atreyulocs/

[@vommir.]

Great content man! Defo something I'll looking forward to when my hair gets a bit longer and more mature. I've had my first re-twist today my next one won't be before 3-4 months and then I'll get less and less often.

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you so much!🙏🏾 That sounds like a good plan you got going there. I look forward to seeing how it goes for you. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@joywes1953]

Love the video

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you very much!🙏🏾

[@jillianmiller8736]

Semi freeform locs ☺️

[@kingofdreadsk.o.d6795]

Your locs have come so far , they look amazing, as far as what category id put my locs in id say more maintained than semi free form because i retwist every 8 weeks, so about 6 times a year, my hair grows away from my locs and i cant braid so 😅😭😂👑

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you, bro, I appreciate it 🙏🏾 Yeah, every 8 weeks used to be my frequency as well...not a bad one in my opinion. I think I just got lazy as they got longer 😂 Anyway, I teach how to braid in my braid technique video. So if you ever want to give it a shot, I already got you. Thanks for watching and commenting, sir ✊🏾

[@kingofdreadsk.o.d6795]

@@AtreyuLocs hahaha facts! Maybe in the future ill get to that semi freeform life😏 and ouuuu trueeeee ty , ill deff check it out

[@AtreyuLocs]

For sure!

[@Vonstrangl]

you along with a book i am reading have convinced me to go the semi free form route, thank you brotha

[@AtreyuLocs]

You’re very welcome! I think it will serve you well. And you’re never locked into it if you want to go back to what you were previously doing. Thanks for letting me know 🙂🙏🏾

[@RuQuanSavion]

What book?

[@Vonstrangl]

@@RuQuanSavion it’s called before the mayflower

[@quartzzhuit]

😌👌🏾

[@AtreyuLocs]

🙏🏾

[@ritab500]

❤️❤️

[@AtreyuLocs]

Thank you 🙏🏾