Separating my

In this video, I'll go over how I moisturize and separate my semi-freeform locs while also responding to one of your comments (from @vryman) on deciding to grow on KZbin. There are definitely pros and cons to growing on KZbin, and I've experienced a few of both. I love being on this platform and engaging with all of you so I'm interested to continue the conversation in the comments with your thoughts! #POPandCHAT
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[@hallease]

I've found out that @quotidianlight passed away in 2019. 🙁 I don't want to bring everybody down in the comments but for those of us who have been in the loc community since the early days of KZbin, that's very shocking. I hope she has found peace. In the comments below, let me know who your favorite loc KZbinr "old or new" is/was! She was DEFINITELY one of my favorites and shaped how I experienced my hair.

[@JayAntoinette]

What!? Quotidianlight passed away?! Omg...she was def one of my favorite Loc Tubers... Even after she shaved her locs I still followed her because she was just so amazing. Last I head she was writing a book and I was eagerly waiting its completion.. I..I'm shook. Rest Peacefully..

[@hallease]

@@JayAntoinette Same. I learned SO MUCH from her and her hair journey(s)

[@rickireign]

Wow. I’m 27 and I’ve been watching her since I was a teenager. Years before I had locs and even after I cut them off. She inspired me to have locs and to live free and travel. I’m glad you shared. Much love to her two kiddos and all who loved her. 💕 She had mentioned several times that she wanted to take breaks from social media and KZbin, so I thought she was going on one of her many hiatuses. She touched the lives of so many. We undervalue the impact we can have on complete strangers in spaces like youtube. You do a special work Hallease!

[@vwiggins9797]

Aww. 😢 She was one of my loc favorites also. I learned so much from her over the several years I watched. Peace and blessings to the two children she sent off to college. Rest in peace Queen.

[@xandria20]

😧😧😱😢 This is shocking. Omg. I watched her for years. Years before I loc’d. Dag....

[@its_ieshiawhite_and_co4596]

I am digging this Pop and Chat! I love the switching between hair tutorial and KZbin conversation. I found it natural and easy to listen to

[@hallease]

Thank you! This video felt very messy but y'all seem to be enjoying it so I'll try and do them pretty consistently -- especially since my hair maintenance is so minimal there's only so many moisture routines I can do LOLOL

[@its_ieshiawhite_and_co4596]

Hallease hahaha!

[@SUNDROPN]

Wow...your hair has gotten so long it compliments your face really well 😍😍😍

[@nikkiep23]

I appreciate the fact that you experiment with content on your channel. It keeps things fresh and relative. Happy New Year!

[@SimplyElan]

I totally feel where you’re coming from in reluctance to expand due to trolls and approval ratings. But, getting uncomfortable is the only way to grow. I say go for it! Your subs will still ride with you ✨👍🏾💕

[@rickireign]

My favorite loc youtuber? 🤔 You, Daisy, and Joyce MD (I know she’s changed her name now) are my favorite of this generation. I’ve watched yours and Joyce even when you were doing loose hair videos. I’m excited to see and support your 100k life this year. ✨

[@MindyourSociety]

Hey Hallease. I love the topic chat combined with the loc maintenance! Looking forward to this series. Also, I have a smaller channel of about 4,000, and I have this thought too. And honestly, I don’t think I care much about negative comments. I’ve have some higher viewed videos and faced negative comments and I’ve just been able to delete, block and keep it movin. My big fear is attracting weirdos and stalkers. I’ve already unfortunately attracted a few with my small audience and I’m just like “noooo!” You want to connect with people on a deep level, but you also want to keep those boundaries and your sense of safety and security. It can be harder the bigger you grow. Once again, love this style of video!

[@hallease]

Thankfully, I've never had anything too epic happen (nothing I couldn't just block and/or report very quickly). Pro-tip turning on the held for review feature and putting in every keyword associated with N*word has been VERY helpful.

[@MindyourSociety]

Hallease omg thank you! That’s a very useful tip that I WILL be implementing.

[@ipsilonia]

i truly think popularity for the sake of popularity requires one to like, sell their soul lowkey. and you have such a genuine one. so the climb to 100k will have some challenges. but if it's what you want, we support it!

[@hallease]

High-key not interested in selling my soul so maybe it'll never happen for me 🤷🏿‍♀️ I'm still interested in at least trying. Currently I haven't made any videos yet I wouldn't have made anyway, I'm mostly just trying to be better about consistency, thumbnails and titles. That alone has really helped

[@ipsilonia]

@@hallease yeees it is 1000% worth trying because your insight and your art is so good for the soul and more folks deserve to see it :)

[@heathersealey592]

I really enjoy these videos. I don't know anything about locks, so it really interesting to see how you maintain them, and I love the discussion. I hope you reach your goal for the year!

[@WandiLu]

Pop n Chat. I'm into it. Great video. Love the casual style. I had to talk myself out of locking my hair after this video. You make it look so easy. Also, I feel like 100K subbies will happen sooner than you think. Once you have a strategy and you are intentional about growth you should get there pretty quickly. There are more than 100k subbies out there for you, they just need to find you.

[@patriceclarke]

I love love ❤️ you and I love your locs. Been a follower of you for a long time.

[@victorybeginsinthegarden]

I like your videos you are a good story teller I would like you to take your camera outside and explore your town

[@ndindafaith4611]

Hallease, I just love your realness and eloquence in communicating! Plus your locs are beautiful! All the best in your goals!!

[@ndindafaith4611]

Also, I notice you have some congos. Are those intentional or just as a result of semi-free forming? Nonetheless, they are beautiful. Living for the artsy look!

[@tyquishaclanton5659]

I just came across your page! I love your vibe!

[@Bindi_Marc]

i had one video go viral and i disabled the comments and then eventually took it completely down. The comments were vexing my spirit on a level i was not prepared for. So I totally get that and I salute you for going for 100K anyway...

[@hallease]

🌾🌾👀🌾🌾 What video was dat?

[@Bindi_Marc]

@@hallease Issa whole story. A while back there was a black female student caught on camara harrassing another white male student becuase he had dreadlocks. She berated him for appropriating her culture. I made video doing commentary on the whole thing and viewer thought my p.o.v. was interested and decided he was going to "help" me get more views by posting a link to some site (i legit dont remember which one) alleging that EYE as in Joyce was the girl cuaght on camera arrassing the white kid and I wanted a shance to share my side. The views and ocmments poured in and I was not ready. It really was messing with me so I had to take it down and even that didnt stop it bc then more viewers would just come and troll all my other videos. It was a mess.

[@xandria20]

Man that bit of news really stole my comment. Can’t remember exactly what I planned to say. Yes, I like this informal chat style. A great way to take advantage of something you have to do anyway.

[@myrilunalee9999]

yes to the CHALLENGE!!!!

[@Martina_E]

Happy New Year! You should do more videos like this. :)

[@hallease]

Noted!

[@luvlocs06]

I loved this pop and chat! My first set of locs I started in 2006. I had them for 12 years before cutting them and starting this new set 30 minutes later. Back then, around year 4 or 5 I started watching youtube videos. Some of my favorite loc youtubers were: Smileywitdalocs Chescalocs MsIslandSpice The Bronze Goddess (now Life Coach Shawn) JazzyTe (now Jasmine Rose) GrizzleRocsLocs JungleBarbie

[@DeJa2001]

Wow it's crazy how you don't palm roll or interlock all you do is separate your locs and it still has that cylinder shape to it. You're a proof that you don't have to have very big locs to semi freeform. Very beautiful💖

[@MissJhane]

Ii believe the more risk you take, your channel will grow regardless, unlessyou do some drastic change that could affect your algorythm. But I'm down with this "pop and chat" segment !!!

[@celloboimari]

Omg, was coming down to comment how much I loved quotidianlight, so sad to hear the news...she is at peace

[@hallease]

I know, it was one of the patreon producers who let me know. 🙁

[@traytray360]

Watching in March 2021 and you’re at 69k!!!!

[@AceHardy]

👑

[@goodgirl6168]

What do you use to wash and moisturize and keep it shiny?

[@claudinereeves6406]

Beautiful Locs. Do you know how many locs you have? I'm asking because your locs are so very full.

[@BrittanyG1]

Pop and chat is cool

[@ChloeRaeofSunshine]

Pop and Parlé (french for to speak). Also question. I thought waiting to long between retightening cause weak locs. It's that not true for larger locs?

[@hallease]

🤷🏾‍♀️Maybe it does? Ionno fam, this seems to be working for me. Also, Pop and Parle -- I LOVE THAT! Permission to potentially acquire?

[@ChloeRaeofSunshine]

@@hallease Of course!!! That's why I mentioned it 😁 just give me a shout out of you want as a loc sister 😂👼🏾

[@oluOnline]

Does the approval rating affect all the KZbin algorithm stuff, or is it a "vanity metric" to use a horrible phrase?

[@hallease]

It does help overall as a metric to help the algorithm know, "yes by suggesting this video and the viewer liking it -- it has correctly presented content you would WANT to see to you" that's why we all say to like our videos

[@oluOnline]

Ahhhh, that makes a lot of sense! Thanks for explaining :)

[@goodgirl6168]

Weight so did you buy the liquid aloe vera and dilute it? Or did you blend the plant?

[@hallease]

I buy liquid aloe vera

[@goodgirl6168]

@@hallease thank you

[@DominiqueJOUNDA]

You´ve changed the music generique or something?

[@hallease]

I get my music from epidemic sound. You can check it out here: share.epidemicsound.com/s8W7c

[@Bindi_Marc]

bruh. your hair is getting loooooooooooooooooooooooong.

[@hallease]

Yep!

[@nikyrasymone1109]

Have you ever watched Yannie the locologist?

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