LOC CHAT :: WHY IS EVERYONE COMBING OUT THEIR LOCS??

[@PeaceNotPerfextion]

Great quote you made “Too many people are caught up in other people’s journey”... why a person keeps or cuts their locs is no ones business, anyone having an issue with it really needs to redirect their energy✌🏾

[@tinagee3592]

I do not plan on combing out these locs. I am enjoying this journey

[@ItsmeChanon]

In 2020 I combed out my locs after 7 years. Primary reason: I was curious and bored lol. Then I shaved all my hair off, colored it, got a fade, grew it out, tried all the braid styles I missed while I had locs, now I'm starting locs again ! 😅 Hair is fun for me, I like to try stuff and play. It'll grow back. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@SharmelLynnette]

Yessss, hair is fun for me as well! I love trying out new styles and switching it up.

[@alexusparker5148]

I believe one of the main reasons why people were getting locs because there was posts all over social media telling people to get locs and it became a trend or a fad maybe. Like its cool if they wanted to test the water but once submerged they couldn’t take it. But it’s ok . Locs aren’t for everyone. And I noticed most don’t educate themselves of the process before they start. Locs take time to form it’s not overnight. I’ve had mine for about two years now and I love them more. But at first you have to mentally prepare yourself.

[@SharmelLynnette]

I agree with this as well. I constantly stress the importance of doing proper education before committing yourself to the process and making sure you choose a method that works best for your lifestyle.

[@NOLAqueen504A]

I have considered combing out my locs many times mainly cause the growth was not what I expected and really missed wearing wigs and weaves but then I realized that’s the reason I did it in the first place. I personally hate the way I look with locs but I am happy that I am not spending money on wigs and weaves . It is so nice to not have to worry about my hair everyday.

[@Rooted_Locs]

How far in are you in your journey, locs look differently as they mature. Maybe give it time?

[@SharmelLynnette]

I completely understand, there are so many unexpected pros and cons along the journey. Ive had many days when I didn't like the way I looked with locs but I do agree that with time they definitely start to look different as they mature. Ultimately I hope you find a balance and style that makes you feel beautiful and confident. Best wishes on your journey regardless if you stay loc'd or return to loose hair! ♥️

[@PeaceNotPerfextion]

I saw your profile pic, it’s impossible for you not to look good in locs or any other style for that matter... give them time to wow you✌🏾

[@ladybird491]

You are comparing how you look with them to others.

[@TheChandraLashae]

You are so graceful with delivering your opinion without condemning other ppl but still standing strong in your voice!!🎉

[@SharmelLynnette]

thank you so much! ☺️

[@i_am_naturally_blessed]

Loc'd for life. Not combing out my locs. I'm a month away from 2 years (12/31/2022) and lovin' the journey. Love Love Love your locs sista.💕

[@anitaasworldd]

This was a great perspective! I recently did a video about combing out my locs. I loved my loc journey and have no regrets about it. It is a journey and everyone's journey is different. I had so many breakthroughs and revelations during my journey. My reasons were more spiritual but there were also physical aspects about having locs that were challenging. I never understood why people take what people choose to do w their hair so personal in the natural hair community. The transition from loc maint. to loose natural hair maint again was tough though ngl.

[@SharmelLynnette]

Thanks for commenting! I actually watched your video a couple weeks ago lol. Not going to lie the longer I have my locs, the more the thought of loose natural maintenance stresses me out 🤣

[@Nah27Nah]

This color looks so good on you! It’s like the perfect color through all seasons. It pops against your skin, but it’s also subtle if that makes sense lol

[@SharmelLynnette]

Thank you!

[@mrsrestelrestelzone4725]

I will only comb out my locs to start a new set. My roots are so much healthier and stronger now. And although I did a lot of research before locking my hair, I have learned so much along the way that I feel like set 2 would be gorgeous.

[@TheChandraLashae]

And the SWEATER is everything!!!! ❤

[@lifeofasha2992]

I had a client come to me to remove her loc extensions and comb out her locs and Im glad I convinced her to keep her natural locs. Once I retwisted it and styled it up she was sooooooo happy with it and so relieved she didn't comb it out.

[@detricesamuel7120]

I've done tons of research on locs and started my journey 11/17/22. Trying to embrace my natural hair and have attempted to add faux locs 5 times lol. I'm finally like this is my hair and I need to let it do what it's going to do! Love your videos and your locs are beautiful!

[@joywebb6964]

Combed out mines twice bc I was going through some things mentally. But hey I'm with you people are free to do what they want with their hair. I started mines during the pandemic. I'm on my 3rd journey with extensions I installed myself. Not combing these out. Thanks for sharing

[@allaboutju3108]

they’re combing out their locs because they only did it for the aesthetic or the trend, not the lifestyle. They wasnt down for the process ! It bothered me so bad

[@fashionwithoutlabels]

That’sw very weird that someone else hair bothered you LOL.

[@VirgosGroove3]

I got tired of it after 5 years, started to kiss Afros and silk presses . It was a convenient hairstyle though

[@RayofOshun]

I like watching people comb out their locs. I don't see myself combing my locs out. But still interesting to watch the transformation

[@tataliciousdelicious9840]

I combed out my locs and immediately regretted it. I am starting a new journey. I miss my locs and freedom from doing my hair...

[@hermindspeaks876]

Im a couple years I’ll be four years locked !!!!! 🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊 I don’t plan on cutting mine anytime soon .

[@Jazzydel]

Love your take on this topic. Personally I’ve combed out 3 different sets of locs all at the year mark. Mostly bc I couldn’t get my parting exactly how I want and a little bit bc I’m indecisive lol. I do always miss them though and will eventually start again.

[@SharmelLynnette]

I definitely understand this reasoning. In the beginning I was very unsure about my parting and size, but grown to love it over time. However if I ever do another set, I would definitely do things different.

[@ShadesofSage]

You look lovely in this video✨😍, not that you don’t always 😉! I’m 16 months loc’d but I have definitely thought about combing out my locs before. Mainly because they were started by interlocking but I want really thick locs and it’s taking a while to get that really full look that I’m used too. However I’m determined to see it through and I know most people start to really enjoy their locs around that 2 year mark like you said. Enjoyed this video too, thanks for sharing ❤️!

[@patriciasmith3175]

I’m 4 & a half years in & I go back & forth… I told myself at least 10 years or it reaches my butt… my hair is halfway down my back. I’m trying to reach my goal! 🎉😅

[@DivineLioness]

It makes me sad to see so many combing out their locs 😢

[@ElisiasEvolution]

I watched a comb-out video from gunthas channel, I've had my locs 2.5 years I started my locs in the lockdown, Its helped me be my truest self, and feel connected to my roots. I cannot go back to wearing fake hair or relaxed hair or being loose natural, when I did any of those hairstyles it always cost me too much time, money, energy!! locd for life! I started with twa and documented it from day 1.

[@gdjwarren2]

The money. This is a big one. I'm in the wash-and-go camp. Using only two products weekly. Apart from the spending, I'm learning how to achieve the best technique while preserving my time (i.e. not redoing it mid-week). It's a complete adjustment bc I've started off on a buzz cut and decided I didn't want to invest any more weekend time doing cornrows and twists.

[@SharmelLynnette]

This is very true! I feel like I used to spend some much time and money at the beauty supply store lol

[@ElisiasEvolution]

@@gdjwarren2 In my weave days, it was money to buy the hair, then, money to pay someone to install it, Then I used to go the hairdresser to get it cut so it had some shape and style to it... That's 3 different people getting paid from me!! Too much now with locs it's very low maintenance, cost and energy. Gives me time to do another things. Glad you found something that works for you!

[@ElisiasEvolution]

@@SharmelLynnette I was a product junkie back in the day, when I was relaxed, pre poo it an, hot oil treatment, then a protein treatment... Just too much. I use 2 shampoos and that's it!! Extentions was money to buy then time to put them in used to take me 2 days!! Locs is the easiest style to maintain for me 😊

[@gdjwarren2]

@@ElisiasEvolution Wow! That's alot indeed. 😃

[@lovegirlluvsu]

Sometimes I feel like combing out my locs just because I miss the fluffiness of my baby locs 😩 they were so cute! I would seriously comb my locs out just to start a new set.

[@Keepinitreal4unow]

After a year I combed out mine after a year. My loc extensions, parts and my natural hair growing out from a boy cut didn’t match. So Now that I have some length I decided to restart with 2 strand twist with smaller parts.

[@SharmelLynnette]

Definitely understand, if I ever do another set I want smaller parts also lol

[@fine_art_wr]

Been locked since Sept. started with almost waist length hair. Showed the loctian my Inspo she suggested comb coils. I did no research prior lol. I didn’t like the way they looked on me but if it gets me the end result cool. Within the first month my hair began to loc. All the starter loc vids were of women with short hair. No one’s hair was evolving even close to how mine was. Huge pecan sized buds all over, super frizzy, and shriveled up! When ever I spoke with most locked women, they would minimize how I felt and state that it was a part of the process though everyone’s hair responds differently. I tried to hold on but durning my first retwist, the loctician attempted to palm roll my hair but it wasn’t getting my hair back neat. That’s when I panicked because they were still looking crazy! I had bought the products & everything to comb them out lol! Fortunately I did have some locked friends who are super supportive and referred me to a different loctician who did my retwist great and now they seem to be on the right track and I’m really starting to love them! Everyone’s hair and journey is different and there’s no way to truly prepare for that! Like you said, you don’t know what to expect until you’re in deep lol! Love your content btw! ❤

[@ShadesofSage]

I can totally relate! I started on waist length hair and it was hard to find other people who had started with long hair so I didn’t know what to expect. I’m 16 months loc’d so far and loving it though 🥰!

[@fine_art_wr]

@@ShadesofSage I’m finally starting to see them mature and I’m enjoying them more now! I didn’t want to quit without giving them a fair shot lol! I’m gonna hang in there lol! Glad your enjoying your journey! 💕

[@ShadesofSage]

@@fine_art_wr Same! Whoo hoo! Glad to hear that🥰🙏🏿!

[@ErinAnnW]

But I considered combing my locs out because I felt like I couldn’t do anything with them and my confidence was at a low. But I stuck it out by dying my hair and combing out my ends and I love my locs rn!

[@diva_keka4364]

I am going to get my Locs dyed pink tomorrow. I have Loved my journey so far. 5 month in

[@joannamelanie]

Yes I will be 5 months in documenting my journey

[@2alaysia2]

I don’t have the spiritual/lifestyle connection to my locs. This is my second set after a bad dye job I was afraid would have my hair falling off the bone. I’m 1.5 years in and honestly….. I feel like I spent less time worrying and doing my hair as a loose natural. I was a wash and go girl and had just freed myself from the fear of shrinkage. I feel as though now I am so worried about lint, making sure they are dry to avoid any smell, and etc., that i feel myself obsessing over them rather than enjoying them. They are lovely but sometimes I feel the desire for my wash and go curl life too. But at the same time I don’t want to miss out on what my locs will look like in the future. Such a tough spot to be in right now.

[@HeyNattyGreen]

Girl I’m about to start to my loc journey and I feel that locs might be for me! I don’t change my hair often and I don’t know what to do with my natural hair, apart of that is because of its short length lol. I see so many loc journey videos then I look on the persons page just to see they combed them out! A lot of people I see combing out their locs are young and love different hairstyles like box braids, sew ins, faux locs. You definitely have to be a certain type of person to have locs and keep them.

[@ladybird491]

Life is too short for me to want different hairstyle options. I personally think people color (my race), chase attention so much so they switch up too much and dont realize it is why we dont keep alot of money and we dont have time to complete projects.

[@stevenramer2769]

I am on my second set of locs going all the way through I remember the first mature set I had was almost two years old but they where holding to much negative energy do to past experiences so I combed them out and started again with my previous set and I love them they will be a year in March

[@alexisjohnson4250]

This video coming across my timeline when I’m like 80% done with combing mine out 😂 I’ve been locked for 4-5 months now and I’m doing it to correct my color and loc back up using coils instead of two strands and a little bit larger so I don’t have as many 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@PeaceNotPerfextion]

So funny our similarities. I’m coiled loc as well, and I’ve made “corrections” within my 3 month journey... some I had to join, others I had to separate and make two... luckily for me my hair starts locking within a month... I didn’t want a lot of locs because I didn’t want the style I chose (mainly for freedom) to become a high maintenance project. Currently I have a loc count of 40 and I’m good with that... I typically keep a look I like for about 10yrs, so I’ll more than likely rock with this well into my 60s... enjoy your journey✌🏾

[@Chooselife96]

When I came back to christ and my cousin did my hair last and I felt something off and that’s when I started to take my locs out and since then I been taking them out and God been revealing things to me left to right. It started to get scary and I said ok God I will not get them no more. I’ll stick to my natural hair and this loc journey was stressing me out. It was definitely spiritual for me. I’m stick to flat ironing it every three month and putting back up my set it off braids 😭😭😭. My hair grew tremendously when I would put them in set it off braids ❤️.

[@Slowmetamorphis]

Currently cutting mine out.... I thought I would never ! However after 14+ years after thinking about it many times, I want a change. I've never experienced my loose natural hair for long( as an adult) and I'm curious tbh. I also have gotten bored and want to see myself a different way before life is over . Yolo!🤷🏾‍♀️

[@godsamazing2090]

Your hair is looking great, Sis 💛

[@SharmelLynnette]

thank you!

[@Ricksdaughter]

Combing out my locs today. I want to wear afrocentric styles. I don’t care about how nobody feel about. I agree with this video.

[@fashionwithoutlabels]

How did your combout go? I was considering combing mine out but eventually starting over.

[@terrim.9002]

I feel like a lot of ppl combed out their locs because they didn’t do enough research before or during getting them or the minimal care that comes with it. So they have breakage from dying, not moisturizing, lint build up etc thinning , from loctitians installing improperly etc i am 5 months locd, and realized my loctitian was twisting my locs left and right 😢 just started doing my own retwist to correct and i am happy . This is my 2nd set. First set other loctitian didn’t properly give me comb coils.

[@Mrz.Lakima]

I grew my locs for 7 years. I'm combining my locs out because my locs are past way my bra strap, and I'm in a lot of pain. My neck and shoulders ache. I loved my locs. Due to pain, I'm combining them out.

[@ladybird491]

You could have just got then cut shorter

[@Mrz.Lakima]

@ladybird491 I know. I like my short haircut now. My neck feels so much better.

[@Annoymous134]

I started my locs 11/8/22 I have 120 locs i honestly started because I wanted to grow my hair to my desired length but I’m loving it so far and love the the confidence it gives and easier maintancr however I think I will eventually comb out to have a less amount of locs when I reach one year

[@tayriobravo6204]

I’ve never heard of so many people combing out their locs. It is what it is, doesn’t affect my choice. But the natural hair movement in itself was just a phase for some and a life choice for others. When it’s no longer serving you, do you boo. I suggest anyone looking to start locs need to wear their hair in twists for a while. Get used to wearing just your hair . I only cringe when I hear people getting them and then throwing a wig on it 🫣🙄

[@blvcktf7982]

I love my locs. I’ve had them for 2 years now and have accumulated sooooo much energy into them. I’m at a point where I feel like there’s a lot of built up energy that just needs to be released. I told myself I’d never take my locs out but now I kinda want to just to release the energy I’ve built up and start fresh. I’m starting a new life and it’s a crazy one I want to put this new energy into them and let go of all the old :) so if I comb them out I’ll rock a fro for a while then right back to locs I want mine to grow to my ankles 😂 ik they’ll be heavy but idc

[@ngotoy]

I've had mine for a year and want to stick with it because my hair got so thick after my first born that I would cry when blow drying it ... I miss my old hairstyles and the locs been making me feel less pretty but I'm also tryna love myself as is... Shouldn't matter what my hair look like gotta except myself regardless. How long does it take for it to be considered "mature locs"?

[@Blaqbudafly]

I've been seeing a lot of combing out locs to get a perm or weave. I can't front I cut off my first set cause I wanted micro braids.😅 Sometimes you just miss styling your hair. I'm on my 3rd set now. Loc'd for life🔐 ✨✨✨

[@SharmelLynnette]

Yes! I dont think this will be my forever set, but if/when I decide to return to loose hair the first thing im getting is small knotless box braids 🤣

[@AShasa35]

And some people did it because it was trending and 'been there, done that' now they are on to the next trend.

[@ErinAnnW]

Omg yes I miss knotless braids the most

[@kayannjewell6067]

Listen i Dnt knw how people can comb out their locs, I tried combing out one of my locs just for hahas i was 3 months at the time & man let me tell u i said no where in hell im ever combing these out lol i rather cut them off & rock a twa cause the pain & patients i cant do it im now 7 months loc & still looking forward to see how much more my hair will change it’s like something to look forward to a little surprise every month lol

[@SharmelLynnette]

You aint lying lol. When I combed out the ends of my locs earlier this year, it definitely made me reconsider if I would ever comb mines out or just big chop. Combing out your locs require a whole other level of patience lol.

[@fbaker1289]

Mines parts are big while my locs are small. I started my journey 05/04/22 and now I want to comb them out. The lady the started them should of made them smaller . I am thinking about starting over She gave me 64 locs there ear length and look terrible 😢 Maybe I’ll enjoy them at the 1 year loc anniversary

[@EmeraldsHoneyComb]

I’m definitely growing my locs for length retention but I think after my first year I’m going to get a new set because my locs are different sizes since combining them I prolly do like Loc one year natural another lol I made 6 months today I combed out one Loc and my hair grew so much but idk I’m pushing for a year or two with this set my whole family have locs 😭😬🥰

[@Gracemmanuelle]

My locs were growing very well but I got bored of the same hair 😭 I wanted to do hairstyles again

[@SharmelLynnette]

Girl I feel you lol. I love my locs, but I definitely miss doing certain hairstyles from time to time.

[@darthardjeannea]

For me I want to do it but to get sisterlocks

[@SharmelLynnette]

Definitely understand. Ive always told myself if I do another set I want micro locs lol

[@LoThePhenom]

I think locs are beautiful but I’ve never started them bc I’m not giving up my Afro lol Give up a puff or Afro? No way

[@SharmelLynnette]

🤣🤣🤣

[@taquilabutler4544]

Your box braids used to really hit too

[@juicyfruit5892]

It is NOT evry1, jus a few which is actually quite natural people will experiment with different hair styles. Some will come back later & try it again while some will jus continue to experiment with different hair styles. No biggie.

[@ladybird491]

Why experiment with different hair styles, when life is too short for that.

[@Roxcii]

I just started my journey and 2 months ago I found a lot of faves on KZbin. Now I’ve noticed someone of them are combing them and and I’m confused, glad you talked about this! At the end of the day it’s their hair they can do whatever that want.

[@taquilabutler4544]

Will you ever comb your locs out?

[@SharmelLynnette]

I dont think this will be my forever set of locs, but at this point in time I dont plan on combing them out. And I always go back and forth on whether I'll comb them out or big chop, I honestly dont know lol.