STARTER LOCS DO’s AND DON’Ts

hey y’all, today’s video is showcasing what you should and shouldn’t do when starting locs. I’m still a newbie myself but i feel that the things that i have learned could help you not make the same mistakes. Hope you guys enjoy and make sure you like, comment, share? and subscribe!
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[@CurlMvrck]

I love the free parting too because they fall better. Also I was stressing about my parting too. When I was starting mine off, I felt like stressing about perfect parts took too much time so I just stopped caring. Lol. I love how my hair came out. I'm a little of a month into my journey

[@green8802]

Stop cuz your so beautifulllll❤️❤️❤️

[@CurlMvrck]

@@green8802 thankkkss

[@Naya-mh2we]

I have a question…i’m considering getting locs but my only worry is that they will be too short for my liking, my hair is shoulder length so my only question is will my hair shrink or will my locs appear shorter? I’ve been told when you get locs your hair shrinks. 😬

[@CurlMvrck]

@@Naya-mh2we yes they have to shrink in order to go through that locking process!! I promise it gets better as time goes on. You have to stay strong lol

[@Naya-mh2we]

@@CurlMvrck Thank you, i’m looking forward to getting them! Btw I checked your channel and yours are so pretty 💓

[@DeliciafromBrooklyn]

Thanks for the tips! I just started my loc journey yesterday and this really helps. I was worried about the ugly stage because my hair is very short but I will try to embrace it and enjoy my journey. I hope my locs are as beautiful as yours someday.

[@SXNAE]

all locs are beautiful!!

[@badgyalnye7197]

For the ones that’s unraveling in the middle of the loc I’ve seen some people use the lil crochet needle so u can avoid holes in your loc when it does mature

[@kaimanakisses]

Just got starter locs today. Woot woot! I’m ready.

[@lakeiagriffin4575]

This video is amazing…from the tips you’ve given to the encouraging words❤️❤️❤️

[@HAERRAZ]

Getting mine in 2 weeks I’m so excited!

[@MichelleSmith-jb9qh]

I'm just starting this is my 4th day today . I'm excited and nervous..lol Thanks for the video!🥰🙏 I hope your journey is even more enjoyable! 😉

[@anyehames556]

I started my Locs yesterday with two strand twists & im not feelin it lol so I’m gonna redo them. I love your Locs 😍 that’s what inspired me to start mine

[@NaturallyLi]

I absolutely love your locs and thank you so much for filming your journey I’ve been watching a lot of your videos and learning a lot.

[@jaylewis5673]

I'm only like three weeks in, and I'm so excited to be able to just embrace it all and grow with it😄

[@amaraa1065]

how is it going? i started the 4th this month.

[@jaylewis5673]

@@amaraa1065 well, as of two days ago I'm 2 months and it's going great!!! I'm learning a lot about my hair and myself in general. It's honestly been amazing!

[@chunli_1002]

OMGGGG FINALLY !!! been waiting for an upload 😩❤️

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

Congratulations on Your journey! Holes in the locs from not twisting them tight enough can be repaired by interlocking the edges of the empty spaces bringing together the edges until the hole is closed. If You pull through the middle the hole enlarges. Also you can repair holes with tiny crochet needle entering and exiting holes as the loc is turned. I'm documenting My #microlocs #interlocs #braidlocs #microtwists journey as well!

[@infinitespirit888]

I’m going to get my locs soon. Thank you for this video. Very informational.

[@SXNAE]

glad i could help 🤎

[@Shesprettycorrinaa]

This is gonna be my 2nd time with locs and I learned a lot with my first set of locs that I started everything your saying is 100%true My first set was 2019 long hair ,maturing,locing etc going into 2020 I didn’t like how I was doing too much retwisting , manipulating the hair and just doing a lot of stuff I wasn’t suppose to be Soo I combed my locs out in august and cut my damaged natural hair so now I’ve been growing it out to the length that I want and I did my loc February 3rd 2021 and I always wanted to start my locs on healthy short hair in the first place now that I’m done with my soft curly natural hair I’m happy I’m going back to my locs there sooooo pretty to me especially with my hair texture I already know what to expect 🤍 it is now February 5th and the back of my hair and the middle of my hair are very full and there already starting to budd with only water and a lil oil 🤍

[@chunli_1002]

just spray the twist then give it a light palm roll . clip it so that it can set in place . it should help . i have the same issue with unraveling at the mid shaft of my twist 🥰

[@marquisemitchell6758]

Thanks I been having this same issue

[@chunli_1002]

@@marquisemitchell6758 🥰

[@imushrooms4011]

@@marquisemitchell6758 oh n

[@annefrank4657]

I just got mine 2 days again and have no idea what to do with them so thank youu for this video

[@SXNAE]

🤎

[@rizottoxyrusser]

Lol same day as me leego!

[@Marks_facts_are_checked]

I got mine feb 4 2021 how your locs doin gurl

[@annefrank4657]

@@Marks_facts_are_checked well me dad ended up getting covid so I had to wait a whole month to get them retwisted😫. But I got them retwisted 2 days ago and they look amazing except when my scalp was buring😭. But I also noticed I became a lot more confident since I got them. But that’s it pretty much expect for people telling me take them out even though I have spent 140 dollars on them already. How’s yours coming along

[@d.freeman5953]

I just got mine 3/4/2021

[@kimberlylykes2627]

Just started my journey. Listening to all the advice I can get.

[@ccnicole_]

Using a crotchet hook can be good for unraveling if you want to look into it. I’m 4 months into my journey and it has worked for me, hope that helps!

[@jeanettazanoebia117]

Love it im starting my locs next month

[@foreignluvr]

ur eyebrows r so nice omgg

[@bremer2243]

Just got my starter locs yesterday 😊

[@soulcialbutterfly]

Not me pulling on my twists 1 week into my journey while watching this video 😅 they just so springy and bouncy I can’t help it lol. But thank you for the reassurance on not stressing over the parting. Mine aren’t perfect and I contemplated on redoing them with “perfect” parts but I’m keeping them 🥰

[@dejonbaylor]

I started my two strand twist august 25, ours are definitely around the same time! I’m def gonna be following your journey since ours are so similar! There are many times where I want to give up because I feel like it’s not going to lock and it’s really frustrating.

[@martinaandmelanie]

I'm starting my locs in a few days, and I was really stressed about the parting. I think I'm gonna do free parting

[@martaviaedwards8477]

yea , i wanna start my locs today !!

[@TerranDailey]

Thanks for the tips! I would love another update video like this one ❤

[@renatagilliam8725]

Just did my twist yesterday starting from short locs .

[@TinaBlingzTV]

Thanks for this video. I'm thinking about locing my hair

[@niaabiaa5690]

great tips!💗

[@treanarogers464]

Thanks for that cause I don’t have a middle part and it was really making me feel bad

[@AngeloKevon]

I’ve been thinking about free parting my locs because square parts aren’t my thing and if I get diamond parts I feel like imma have trouble maintaining them, I just hope free parting doesn’t make my hair come out ugly 🤧

[@SXNAE]

it shouldn’t as long as they’re for the most part equally the same thickness & make sure they frame your face jus right so they can fall beautifully.

[@trujillozhuhai5283]

@@SXNAE how do i make sure they frame my face

[@Thesingertina]

I need y'all to come look at my locs too, I started in September and I swear my pattern is almost gone. I don't spray as much as I should but they feeling goodt!!!

[@victoriousblackwombmanllc8589]

I start my loc journey on Thursday and I’m so excited

[@only1tresha]

New subbie!! I’ve started my journey too and documenting as well!! Good info!!

[@tiannaholts4422]

I needed that 2nd one because I be stressing about my parting like crazy

[@rhemathomas1982]

Actually starting my loc journey tomorrow!

[@taliyahjohnson-taylor8192]

same!

[@EverybodyLovesJess]

I'm starting my locs I did 2 strand twist but thinking about going to salon to get them done professionally hope I like them once they done.

[@linabtfw]

you get them professionally done?

[@jordansamone286]

Starting my locs on the 24th 😌

[@MJ-iu80]

I am 1 week today. Just a little fizzy but so far so good.

[@unsolicitedopinions7769]

Starting my locs in a few days and parting had me stressed before I watched this lol. Your locs are beautiful 😍

[@christinehaire4677]

Thanks so much

[@yvettemcnabb2265]

Love your video but their is NO UGLY STAGE ❤️

[@THEIVYWAYY]

Started my journey yesterday 😌

[@queenlove12355]

Ngl, velvet durags do the job just as well. Locks in moisture💯

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

What are "velvet durags?"

[@alainauter2104]

I LOOVEEEE your necklace hun, where’d you get it

[@marquisemitchell6758]

Girl I’m 7 weeks in and been having that same issue 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@nursesrock4264]

Mine split in the middle too. One has split on the ends but I just let them go.

[@budgetnthangs]

I use a satin pillow case. So much easier.

[@tracywalker7443]

Thank you 💞

[@aniyahbeard9288]

It's literally like your the mom of a child. Taking care of them and letting them grow

[@princessdiorrr6550]

13 nd wanna start my love journey my white washed mom said no , ima do it anyways tho😭😭

[@SXNAE]

not white washed lmfaoo

[@cedcoolin]

If you know exactly how, can you explain how spraying your hair with the oil and water mix daily speeds up the matting process

[@theonlyliah1336]

Omg yes I love to pull my edges out the loc I also love to pull on my ends I have a problem 😭

[@Tiffanymarie4]

new subscriber ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrKoolyBoy]

You pretty ash 😩

[@dtiluy]

starting mines tmr 🧍🏾‍♀️18 days before first day of school oml edit: i got THEM ON THE 29th😋😋😋

[@treanarogers464]

Yay I just got mine yesterday

[@Amelanin23]

I had coils in June I kept manipulating and styling them so much to the point after five months I still had unraveling locs but I’m going to do two strand soon and just completely leave them alone 😭

[@KeepingupwithDaisy]

My durag does the same thing

[@TaniyahLanay]

Do you have a wash day routine video?

[@ayshashalomegrant5241]

I’m a older woman who just started I’m on week 4 on Wednesday I started letting the shower water and mist I haven’t washed it yet I also use rose water

[@user-uv6er3dq9p]

Do you buy the rose water or make it? I know yannie reccommends rose water

[@antoinette6388]

Tamara, I make my own rose water, find a DIY on Google it's super easy and it may a whole lot cheaper, best of luck to you.

[@shaneyware452]

I started a month ago

[@aniyahbeard9288]

The ugly stage of locks are like puberty but comes out beautiful in the end

[@ashantijackson1632]

Had to start all over🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🥺hair was damaged from dying and it was falling out

[@cookieatp]

I want to start mine before my birthday but I’m scared of the results😭

[@therealestoneleft]

Do it you won’t regret it !! When I started mines off I didn’t like them so I just trusted the process and now they’re beautiful

[@jeniyakamille1266]

@@therealestoneleft I’m honestly about to, I’m so tempted lol

[@Jrise2002]

😍😍

[@reesejspeaks]

The middle of my head is so thin and it looks so bad it's driving me CRAZY and making me want to take my locs down because they look dumb to me. And some are thicker than others and I feel like I should start over or just take them down altogether. I started them myself with two strand twists in March and I am starting to hate them

[@cetahz3230]

would you recommend 3 strand twist for starters ? i’m about to start...

[@SXNAE]

i would say get whatever you think will fit you, i prefer 2 strands personally. i don’t even know how to do 3 strand lol

[@crustytaco1054]

I’m on day #5 with my locs, so should i wait until 2 weeks past to spray my hair since it might cause the coils to unravel or does it not matter? Also how long should i wait to wash my hair

[@SXNAE]

i’d say waiting a week would be fine but 2 weeks to be safe just because you have coils. i waited about a month to wash my hair but you can wash it earlier than that, just have to be careful because they will unravel. make sure you use a wig cap when washing so it can help with that

[@kimberlywinkfield876]

You are very cute love your locs

[@cadenceamiyah3308]

i have coils and my hair keeps unraveling. what do you/ y’all suggest?

[@SXNAE]

try using loc wax to mold them together, palm roll your locs the same direction for every retwist, don’t wash too often, tie your locs good every night, spray your hair 3-4 to help lock quicker, try a protective style, keep your locs moisturized so you won’t scratch your scalp too often. coils are prone to unraveling more often so you can also take that into consideration.

[@rfreeman7139]

How long does he ugly stage normally last?

[@Codenameglock29]

Is oil in ur hair every day bad?

[@SXNAE]

yes, don’t over do it

[@Youngingjosh]

you fine

[@RynishaJones]

My loctician told me not to wet mine. Spraying won’t mess it up?

[@SXNAE]

depends on how soon you loc’d up. after about a week or 2 you should be able to spray them so you can start the matting process

[@debra-annchick7163]

Can I still wear my wigs?

[@SXNAE]

yes but i’d only recommend glue less unless you know how to do it with no damage. also try not to have your locs underneath too tight.

[@debra-annchick7163]

@@SXNAE thank you for responding appreciate the feedback. I was thinking about headband wigs during the awkward stage for only when I go out. Any other tips will be appreciated thanks.

[@vocaloid577]

Me doing everything wrong 💀

[@kaila8654]

i was gonna book my appointment to loc until u said the thing ab tight hairstyles 🥲 lmao i can’t stand fuzziness/bushy roots, i need my hair flat and roots slicked at all times lol.