SEMI-FREEFORMING with THIN LOCS...MY Experience (PREVENT BREAKAGE with these tips)

[@michellebriscoe9]

I use rose water and vitamin E , retwist annually and wash my locs once a month. Hot oil treatment as needed.

[@Adrienne3071]

4c loc hair 14 months. Castor oil and water has been amazing with keeping moisture in my hair. Also rose water with glycerin.

[@ChristandLocs]

I’ve used castor oil and it’s good. Rose water is the bomb too. I actually have a whole video of a rose water and oil braid out. You should check it out if you haven’t kzbin.info/www/bejne/m36XZXppp5WYqbc . Good vibes on your loc journey!

[@victoriacreates8362]

These are all the products I use too! 1 year microloc

[@egoleathergoodsnc4770]

Your locs look amazing, aint nothing like natural locs, Semi-Freeform all day errrrrhDay

[@ChristandLocs]

#ganggang lol thank you for watching 💛

[@anastasiad.d3165]

Finally someone with small semi freeform locs I'm 9 month in 4 months semi freeform loving it so far great video

[@ChristandLocs]

Thank you. More thin semi free form content coming soon!

[@GoldenNapptural]

I was concerned it wasn't possible. Im 7 or 8 years in. I have thin locs and i want to combine and semi free form

[@anastasiad.d3165]

@@GoldenNapptural I went 1 year without retwist are interlock my hair it came a point I felt I needed to interlock It listen to your hair for me doing my hair once a year is all I need follow your heart and do what's best for you and your hair combine those babies

[@theecoolmom4468]

Yay!! I called myself semi free form with small locs didn’t even know if that was a “thing”. I’m glad I found someone similar to me. I love the messy look and my hair grows so much when I just let grow. I let my friend interlock my hair (I gave her tips but she used so much bees wax, I only use water, oil & a bit of wax if needed) and she did it so tight, they were so heavy and now my head itches.. I also asked my cousin to help me finish putting in my two strands (with tips to go off the ones I already put in) some were way too big for my liking. So I’ve decided I’ll only be doing my hair just as I always did my loose natural hair.

[@ChristandLocs]

Yes, learning to go your own hair no matter the style saves so much trouble ☺️

[@ry-hh3js]

Thank you for this video. I am nine months locd & 1 month into my semi free forming locs. I never liked how getting retwist made my hair look. I love the fullness of locs. My hair already fine too so idc to retwist often.

[@victoriacreates8362]

Yep! It’s all about the foundation. I started off with micro Locs and interlocking. I’m type 4C with THICK hair.. and my roots started thinning... so I stopped interlocking and now I’m actually working on my scalp and thinking to retwist when I feel is safe to do so. This is the BEST advice I’ve received since locing my hair last year ! 😩THANK YOU! 🖤

[@ChristandLocs]

You’re welcome! 😊

[@ninabeena83]

Probably the best intro to a video and channel’s overall concept, intentions, and direction I’ve ever seen - immediate new subbie 😊 Looking forward to watching your channel!

[@ChristandLocs]

Thank you 😊. I really appreciate true love, Queen.

[@dizzlehaskins8927]

Thanks for this segment- I have smaller locs but plan on continuing to free form. I don’t really see smaller free(semi) form dreads out there -- so thank you thank you !!!!!

[@ChristandLocs]

You’re welcome!

[@luvudaily7485]

You and those locs are absolutely stunning!!

[@ChristandLocs]

Thank you!

[@cynmille2000]

I dont use conditioner and I retwist 4 times a year.

[@ChristandLocs]

Awesome! I bet your loc are bomb!✨ #thanksforwatching

[@jaesthoughts1369]

I stop retwisting my hair felt great i use rose water and jamaican black castro oil to seal in the moisture my hair loves it

[@ChristandLocs]

I bet your roots are thriving too 🌱✨

[@jaesthoughts1369]

@@ChristandLocs hell yea! Im mad i didnt try the combination sooner 😂

[@Peaceisnirvana]

@@jaesthoughts1369 l

[@michelephifer4858]

I'm just listening to my locs. I'm 6 months locked & only want to retwist every few months. I definitely deep condition, moisturize often & wash weekly. I don't style nor intend to do often. My locs do as they like, the more frizz, the more love shows. I keep down the webbing in my roots because I need to get my scalp.

[@mazznaturals]

Beautiful Locs Sis your Locs look lusciously thick to me! 👌🏾❤️. I don’t use conditioner either my conditioner is Aloe Vera Juice it’s the best! For me. I semi free formed my Locs for 1 year and it was great! I started retwisting again but seeing your Beautiful Locs is making me want to semi freeform again! 😉😄

[@ChristandLocs]

Thank you so much! My locs are strange and different sizes 🤷🏾‍♀️ lol. I appreciate the loc love. I struggle with moisture and finally FINALLY found my moisture remedy-hot treatment with evoo topped with aloe Vera gel . Semi freeforming is my preference but I occasionally miss the neater look too. From what I can locs are beautiful too...nice healthy full edges too😍☺️. Thanks for watching!

[@melodymakingmelodies4896]

Oh,Oh no way. I would never put conditioner in my dreadlocks and I only use clarifying shampoo. I refuse to allow any type of build up in my locks.

[@Mindsetolympics]

I don't have locs just wanna say you're so prettyt!!!

[@MeMyself984]

Your hair is so pretty. I have 4c fine hair too. 3yrs loc’d. I struggle with moisture too but not since using rose water with vitamin e oil. I use the pure e oil but not too much because it’s thick as hell. Lol. But it gives me the moisture I need. I use it daily. And before I put oil on my roots. Try it out. Yannie the locologist recommended it and I love it and her channel. She’s all about hair care.

[@ChristandLocs]

I appreciate the compliment 😊. I actually have checked out her channel quite a bit. She is really knowledgeable. I’m still playing around with my moisture routine. I will look into what you suggested. Thank you for watching.✨

[@PecanTan08]

You make me want to get locks cuzzo ur hair is beautiful very good video

[@ChristandLocs]

Thanks Tangie! What’s stopping you? You have gorgeous hair? Your locs would be nice. It’s a personal choice, but I support you if you ever decide to. Thanks for watching!

[@PecanTan08]

@@ChristandLocs i love wearing my wigs and thank u....thats true ✔

[@herloxx7796]

Your hair looks great. I'm totally freeform and love it. All types of locs are beautiful. I find freeform is what my hair chose and is most comfortable. It is what in is😉❤

[@ChristandLocs]

I truly understand you. I am spiritually connected to my locs and the older I get the more I feel them telling me that they appreciate the semi-freeform style more and more. It’s always a super personal choice😊. Thanks for stopping by ✨.

[@emptynester547]

II just started using Rosewater and Glycerin on my locs for moisture.. I hope it works.

[@godslovely30]

Hi Sis I just made 7 months loc! I’ll be updating my channel tomorrow.New subbie! I have fine locs

[@ChristandLocs]

Hi sis! Congrats on 7 months! If you remember, link your channel/new video as a response! 😊.

[@godslovely30]

@@ChristandLocs ok🤗

[@destineeshai]

i hope mine turn out like this these are some of the best looking locs i’ve seen 😮‍💨

[@brookesmith3476]

Beautiful hair!

[@ChristandLocs]

Thank you!

[@ElisiasEvolution]

I'm 14 months locd and thin locs as well, new sub!

[@momentsofserenity234]

I been debating about whether to use conditioner or not. After watching this video I think I’m gonna just stick to oil. Very informative video!

[@ChristandLocs]

Thank you watching!

[@sonya5568]

You can make you some rice water and a coconut oil treatment to help with the moisturizing. I do like the rose water. My hair is stubborn with moisture so I love the moringa oil too.

[@ChristandLocs]

Thanks for the suggestions I’m going to look into this!

[@Kashfrmdaway]

4C Gang Gang 😂 Man That Water Be Rolling Off 😭 Face Be All Wet Up

[@annetrabowman6508]

I am an Semi former as well 4c gang

[@Kashfrmdaway]

@@annetrabowman6508 Too Lit

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

I use rosewater to moisturize, sometimes I use aloe vera juice. I add about a tsp of herb infused oil to the mix. I don't like a lot of oil on the length of my locs because I don't like oily moisture. I've added silk peptide/silk protein powder to rosewater because it increases the moisturization level greatly. There's a video on yt about it. I also don't condition anymore. I use to, straight out the bottle...very bad idea. The only time I used conditioner now is after I've used henna/indigo or bentonite clay/coconut vinegar BUT I dilute it big time, like 1 tbsp to 16oz of water.

[@ChristandLocs]

Wow, I need to take some notes from you lol. A couple of months after this video, I thought I’d found my moisture solution via manufactured aloe Vera oil, but found out that was a no-go.. and i don’t have the patience for natural aloe. Ima look into some of what you suggested though. Thanks for watching!✨

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

@@ChristandLocs NP, I've subscribed. I like your content, I'm a Yannie person so once I hear someone talks locs health I'm in. I bought the aloe juice at walmart. I still use the natural aloe on my face mostly. I use it on my scalp too when I feel like making it. I blend it with the aloe juice instead of water and strain it like crazy. I freeze it so I don't have to keep making it. Aloe heals my scalp, so I swear by it. I'm going to be trying back rice water and aloe soon, I'm fermenting the black rice and pomelo peel right now. My locs are similar to yours and I rarely twist. I want my roots to thicken up so I do root building (pulling new growth into existing locs, especially the thin ones). Then I focus on creating new locs with the rest of new growth, once I'm satisfied with the root size/strength.

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

@@ChristandLocs you should make your own aloe oil, just get the powder and infuse it into an oil you like. I love baobab, it's pricey but it absorbs almost instantly with no greasy feeling. I do most infusions in fractionated coconut oil (learned from a veteran youtuber Gabriel, she still has some of the best diys).

[@ChristandLocs]

Dayleeyah Kalonji thank you for the suggestion! I will look into this.

[@suranahomestead278]

Very informative. Love your video's

[@ChristandLocs]

I’m glad you got some value out of it, and thanks for watching!

[@cindywilson214]

Thank you so much I really needed this information I am 18 months lock and I also have fun then traditional locks my locks will fit inside of a straw.

[@quartzzhuit]

Thx for the tips. ☺️

[@4evalocd660]

Ur locs r the closest to mine 4c hair I'll be 2yr loc on dec 27 I do luv em but my roots r thin and thick I'm not sure what to do 💜💜✌🏾✌🏾

[@ChristandLocs]

loc'D ALWAYS hey! Thanks for watching. My suggestion would to be patient with your hair. The tips in the video should give you a good start. Your roots will get thicker. Doo Gro stimulating growth oil (orange formula is a great place to start).

[@4evalocd660]

@@ChristandLocs thank you I'll wait

[@Ninambe]

Thank you !!!! Logic!!!

[@whynonbelieversareidiots8543]

trying doing no poo for 2 weeks and tell me how your hair feels ( no shampoo, or conditioner) also start mewing

[@melyssajoli7689]

Thanks for the video. Your locs are lovely. I took my locs out of corn rows after 6 weeks and noticed thin roots in the last row of back of head. I plan to wear them out now but am wondering if I can thicken those roots.

[@ChristandLocs]

No problem. If you, installed them tightly at the roots that COULD be the reason...idk. I definitely think with less manipulation and using the other tips in the video over time will help you out. I plan to make more videos about stimulating new growth. Thanks for watching.

[@FemcelSims]

Hey ! I’m a semi freeformer 3 years in ! I have a thin curly texture

[@ChristandLocs]

Hello fellow semi freeformer with thin locs! 👋🏾☺️

[@rozchristopherson648]

Your locs are awesome !!! Do you do hot oil treatments ?

[@ChristandLocs]

Thank you! ... I usually use extra virgin olive oil on my locs and doo Gro oil on my scalp and them sit for at least 30 min under my heat bonnet.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Tania Locs and Life I will try that. Thanks !!’ 😊👍

[@rozchristopherson648]

Tania Locs and Life I will try that. Thanks !!’ 😊👍

[@rozchristopherson648]

Tania Locs and Life I will try that. Thanks !!’ 😊👍

[@AllthingsStyles]

🔥

[@MarzAttacks]

you look so cute!!

[@ChristandLocs]

Thank you! ❤️

[@yolondawyatt4922]

Thank you for this video. I have been going to a loctician for 2.5 years and am just now starting semi-freeforming and maintaining my locs by myself. I have thinner locs and was wondering how many locs you have? I have 144 now, I combined 2 about 6 months ago. Thanks for the tips!

[@ChristandLocs]

You’re welcome. You and I have a little less than the same amount of Locs you do. I talk more about my loc count and related info in this video, if you want to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJS4hYWZhaqXisk God bless your continued DIY loc journey! Thanks for watching!

[@callmesupreme1533]

The less you retwist the stronger the locs will be ? Is that true ??? I had a loc that stopped at my hip it took four years to get that long and 3 inches broke off at the end ... I don’t know why maybe not enough hydration what’s your thoughts ?

[@ChristandLocs]

...depends on your hair maintenance habits. I know that OVER retwisting can lead to thinning...however going way too long without retwisting (depending on texture/hair maintenance habits/products/etc) can lead to roots thinning out too.. I’m not sure how/if that would affect the loc shafts. Our new growth and the point where the new growth meets the loc shaft are “weaker” than the loc shaft itself. Prolonged dry locs do have a tendency to get weak because of dehydration, so it’s important to find a way to keep add and maintain loc moisture. I experienced a few of my loc tips just falling off about a year ago. Some people said it was “bad energy” just falling away... I just think it was dead ends. I talk about it more here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmHbiamsicyZppI #thanksforwatching

[@callmesupreme1533]

Tania Locs and Life yea bad energy is true that could’ve been my issue as well I definitely had it around me !!! Am thanks for responding back

[@GWhite-fq8je]

Hi I'm not sure if my last question imspired this video but it answered my questions perfectly!! My locs are about the size of yours. I was looking at that loc jewerly in the store and wondered if those were too small to fit but they just may work! Thanks for the video!

[@ChristandLocs]

Hey I think it was your question ☺️. I love this jewelry because you can clean them like jewelry and squeeze them to fit. Thanks for watching!

[@GWhite-fq8je]

@@ChristandLocs Does it tarnish ?

[@ChristandLocs]

They can but its not bad

[@VirgosGroove3]

Do you still have locs that grow out the roots ? It bothers me because I see it more when I’m trying to take a break from retwisting

[@ChristandLocs]

Are you asking if I have breakage when I go long between retightening?

[@VirgosGroove3]

Tania Locs and Life no I noticed some of my unlock’d hair will grow out of the locs. Meaning some strands of loose hair. (I made a typo in the first post lol) but I also have thicker sized locs

[@ChristandLocs]

Oh ok i understand. I do have a patch in my crown where the hair has grown out the locs...but I just add that back in to my locs when I do my quarterly interlocking . Even with that, I believe the benefits out stretching my retightening still outweigh the risk of more frequent retightening.

[@VirgosGroove3]

Tania Locs and Life yeah I’ve been interlocking for a year. I’m only like 2 years loc’d so that’s prob why they aren’t all growing as one

[@ExquisiteKinkyCoils]

Superb content! Thank you for the helpful advice, especially on root care. I'm a new subscriber.

[@ChristandLocs]

No problem! Welcome to the #TaniaLocsandLife fam!!

[@blu_rey8656]

It’s the oil that will be more likely to cause buildup and hold onto debris more than a water-based conditioner. I use a clear conditioner that is built in my dandruff shampoo called ‘Dermarest’. Locs are supposed to be a dry -not brittle- freedom journey. I just use a light grease on my scalp and wash frequently to keep pliable. My hair is fine textured like yours but you have a lot of fine hair. Anyways, your locs look great!👍Subscribed!