Starter Locs | How Long Does it Take For Dreadlocks to Lock ? | Video Backlash?! |

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Hey Guys, in this video I share with you guys the answer to one of my most commonly asked questions. In this video I do my best to break down the why for you guys and show pictures and charts to help wit visual aid. I also share with you guys some of my most recent backlash from my last video.
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[@TPlocks]

How Long it Takes to Lock starts @5:13 😅 Had to address all the spice from the last lock video! lol

[@harveyjennings3729]

Why not do two separate videos and get twice the views? Like, I know you said you don't drop just for views, but this feels like it should be two videos. Like, if you're delivering twice the substance go ahead and get twice the plunder.

[@valeriefoster9519]

I started mine an may had them for a month now can wait to see what they look like in july

[@valeriefoster9519]

And I am 12 going on to 13 in November 13 cant wait

[@valeriefoster9519]

Mine are short so they mit be locked when my birthday comes

[@indigoblue5421]

Right

[@goitseoneratone2907]

No matter how long it took to get to the point, this is the only video I could find where a KZbinr is straight forward about the title of the video. Thank you very much.

[@lorenzosoyizwaphi5792]

Tomorrow I will hve had starter locs for 4 months And would not hve made it this far without ppl like TP do keep me strong thnk u so much

[@TPlocks]

Thank you Onika, comments like these is why we even started this channel. So happy to be helping. You guys have kept me strong as well.

[@earthinthecomments4944]

I hit 4 months in 2 weeks

[@BamBam-pc7sf]

Yes!!!!!!! Thats how I feel.

[@king-qi2ks]

Is it locked yet?

[@king-qi2ks]

You had em for 8 months now. How is it going?

[@Razzaqonyoutube]

Really wish I started my Locs sooner 😭

[@raynelz5512]

Sameeee.....its been a littlenover a month for me 😪

[@ChillydontCap]

Ray Nelz Same bruh. Started in August.

[@Rich30fr]

Charles Davis dam im planning on starting in december

[@JTG313]

Same Dawg I should started at the beginning of the pandemic

[@king-qi2ks]

Well it should be locked now

[@xxmissrebelxx405]

I've had my hair locked for almost 3 months now and, to be very honest, I didn't have the best start. 😅 My hair was relatively short so my hands were always in my hair. I was washing it every week in warm water, constantly trying to make it look neat, I was always checking to see if it'd "started locking" yet.😂 I was super impatient. When I had almost hit my 2 month mark I decided to leave my hair be. I would wash every two weeks and coming to the end of the two months, I used a crochet needle to "fix" it. It turned out great! My 3 month mark is in a few days and I'm super excited to see how much it's grown. @TP locks, you were my inspiration for this journey and your videos were/are super helpful! Thank you man. 😁

[@ntusekhomngadi4258]

Hi, I’m currently almost at month 3 just like you were a year ago. Seeing it’s been a year later, May I ask how your journey has been with the locs?

[@tbailey9856]

5:24....you’re welcome

[@TPlocks]

Teamwork makes the dream work! 😂😂✊🏾

[@CERTI0151]

Idk I come here just to watch TP I don’t need all the info right away 😂

[@jaywhy1773]

I washed my hair today at my 3 week mark. I was told not to but I did cause I chose hair health over lock progress. But it didnt unravel at all. When u have starter locs first thing ppl notice is your scalp. Healthy hair looks nice in any stage or hair style imo. Thanks ur really helping me on this journey tp locks

[@marmarbuckz5243]

Washing helps it locs tho

[@jaywhy1773]

@@marmarbuckz5243 yeah that's what I heard but some locticians are still telling ppl not to wash they hair for months in 2020.

[@TPlocks]

I think it’s a cultural thing tbh the minimum wash approach seems to be catered towards preserving the manicured look in between retwists. Most Locticians subscribe to that ideology. I find most rastas and individuals closely connected to those teachings have a completely different less restrictive approach! I try to understand them both!

[@TPlocks]

That being said I completely agree. Washing definitely helps. Did a video on ways to lock hair faster not too long ago as well!

[@imcphan1]

@@jaywhy1773 they told me that 2

[@lroute]

Look, don't even worry about the haters. Everything comes with pros and cons, from food to technology, to even different styles of hair. They just can't handle the "con" side of locs, which seems to be a personal problem. I watched the video and left a comment, I thought it was very informative and yet I still took this journey. People aren't always going to agree with you, that's just how it is on social media, unfortunately. Just keep doing what you doing and don't stop posting!

[@TPlocks]

Thanks for the advice. No lie I just got caught off guard haha. Never again though! I’m starting to peep game. It’s gone come with the territory! Appreciate you helping me get my head right! 💯

[@billygraggs5528]

That itch is no joke “oooui”😂😂😂

[@TPlocks]

I washed right after the video haha

[@oliviadoyle3623]

I'm constantly worried I have lice. Not a fun feeling

[@msprettybee45]

The itch is real😂😂

[@Lixksmadewhoa]

I’m still on week one and my head is on fire 🔥

[@JRDBOSS-wx7nj]

Mannn going thru it rn

[@annijahcrew8669]

My loc appointment is tomorrow and I’m educating myself as much as I can. It’s annoying that people are so quick to bash because you’re keeping it real. I subscribed to you about an hour ago and I’ve watched 7 other videos and I plan on watching the video of discussion after this one. I’m sitting here with a notebook taking notes from every video that I’ve watched and without a doubt I know you’re “reason why not to “ video will be just as helpful. People think this process will be easy and it’s youtubers like you that keep it real and help those who are open minded know if this is the journey for them and if now is the time to start them.

[@starbright523]

I can never understand the not using water I locked up yrs.ago the best advice came from a Rasta he said water was key n shower or under sink just water water n it truly worked my hair locked up n no time it knotted up real fast thanks to water every one I told to try it were amazed how water really wks.n locking up hair fast

[@TPlocks]

I think it’s all a matter of the aesthetic. The Rasta way of life doesn’t put any emphasis on manicured, styled Locs. I find people outside that belief tend to want to find ways to preserve that “clean” look so the guidance typically lends itself towards straying from water. I think it’s cultural honestly but you’re absolutely right.

[@tspopstar512]

For me I use “water” such as rose water , and salt water

[@starbright523]

@@tspopstar512 💖

[@starbright523]

👍💖💯

[@luckyme4277]

Water for sure

[@Xp93]

Started my locs a week ago today. You definitely were one of the inspirations for this new journey of mine. You have a dope energy, and your videos are always very thorough and informative. Keep doin’ what ya doin. ✊🏾

[@TPlocks]

I appreciate the love. I just try my best to be me! Inspiring and helping is always the goal! And hopefully getting a laugh or two! Lol Thanks for the comment. You inspire me as well. 🙏🏾

[@diedraunderwood1114]

Love your videos! Another factor in locs is also how you start them. I started in September on mid back, natural, 4a, b, c mix hair and did 2 strand twists instead of coils. With me working in management, I needed to have a way to wear a hairstyle (cause I was NOT about to wear a wig, weave, etc over my developing locs) while my locs formed. I knew coils would unravel easily, especially with how long my hair was. By time we finished twisting it, those bad boys shrunk to my ears. But the funny thing is my hair loc'd SUPER quick. It's hard to even find a loc that you can really see the 2 strand twist pattern. I had about 3 twists that kept unraveling in the middle at the beginning that my loctician eventually just did a quick crochet on, and they look just like the rest of my locs. Wish I had done this sooner and can't wait to see my hair when it reaches a year 3 months from now!

[@TPlocks]

Thanks for the insight on this! I completely failed to include the way locking plays a role! You got me wanting to get some crochet work done. I got a few I want to repair!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@antoncoker]

How is it now

[@hunterxz7570]

I think I'm also going to start mine as dreadlocks that was a good idea

[@theanxoiushero800]

The amount of times I’ve started locs but didn’t go over a month pains my heart. I wish I just kept my first attempt from 2017

[@the5thdim763]

That’s okay. It just wasn’t the time yet.

[@Unbound_Soul7]

Man

[@Millennialsoul87]

1 month in and some of them are budding already. It’s amazing watching my hair change before my eyes. Love the channel!!!

[@michaelwitt7230]

Yeah I got that 4c. It definitely does take longer when you have longer hair. I grew my hair for a year before I got dreads. My hair started to loc in about 8 months.

[@sirdorainthefirst7458]

😔whaaat really ....same here ...damn I got a long way to go

[@bwalsh6485]

yeah hell no i cant be looking ugly for 8 months im sticking to two strand twist

[@blaccrasta5825]

WOW FINALLY FOUND MY ANSWER …. Did exactly the same on month 9 confused why my hair is now just loccing

[@philiwhop330]

@@sirdorainthefirst7458 it’s been 2 months are they locking?

[@youngking6311]

@@philiwhop330 lemme know if he replies

[@sbgutta2875]

Okay I actually understand watchu said bout my hair might take a lil longer to lock, cause of the length it all makes sense now !! I literally grew my hair out for a year before I started my loc journey now I know why thank you TP LOCS

[@abreannemau7887]

I'm glad I came to the comments cause I was about say......dang man how long will it take for you to get to the actual answer

[@lalambe100]

yes, he takes too long to get to the point.

[@blkeclipsel2400]

Sorry to hear you had a few people coming at you over your last video - but I'm not surprised . I understood completely why the video was made and much of what you said i personally experienced in the beginning. I love locs but like everything else ; they are not perfect and i see nothing wrong with educating the bad with the good . I don't know if those people were subscribers or not but if they took the time to click on your avatar ( never mind your channel name ) they'd see that you're a stark advocate for locs .

[@TPlocks]

Couldn’t have said it better! I love this community!!! If people don’t know that they definitely not subscribed!

[@AGENT-mb9oo]

I'm 3 days into my loc journey. I so wish that I had started them at the beginning of lock down but for some reason I thought that my hair had to grow longer. I'm mixed and from that chart in your video id say my hair would be a 3a/3b. Been watching a lot of your videos recently and actually showed your hair to my loctition as a basis to go off (although Im currently looking like Kris Kross 😂) Ignore the criticism for the last upload. Anyone who watched the whole video understood that you was given a rounded view of what to expect during the journey. I believe that its best that people understand what to expect before committing and then quitting. Keep stating positive and love the energy ✊🏾

[@raphaelnault711]

i really love how you are authentic in your videos plus you help peoples dealing with the downside of their lock journey ! keep it up brotha you rock ! One love !

[@Oliveryoung44]

I hear what you are saying bruh, but I started my locs with over six inches of hair, and it took less time to loc. I noticed this with other people I know that started with long hair as well. Damien Walter broke this down a few years back, and it made perfect sense. Longer hair does not take longer to lock up. Stay blessed bruh.

[@TPlocks]

Oliver Young that’s really interesting 🤔 May I ask what method you started with? Interlock or two strand twist?

[@TPlocks]

Oliver Young always open to new information just seems to be opposite of some of my anecdotes but I’m absolutely welcome to being wrong about this!! 😅

[@Oliveryoung44]

I started with comb coils, and I would just manipulate a cylindrical shape by just twisting and twirling with my fingers every now and then. I would say it took me maybe two months to loc; if that. I heavily researched everything about locs, and I consulted with some rastas that I know on a wholistic approach without all the products. I have this mesh cap that I used within my first few months, and I would shower with it to get my hair wet and wash my locs, then I would just lightly twist and twirl with my fingers.

[@TPlocks]

Oliver Young that’s fascinating! Anytime I’ve seen comb coils on longer hair it’s always taken longer to loc/mature than shorter Locs.. Mainly based on lockers I follow and my own experience with my two journeys. It’s never as quick a locking process as shorter hair. That’s the only reason for the questions because I’m wondering if it’s a matter of products, methods, hair type or something specific? 🤔 either way I appreciate being checked on this! I gotta do more research!

[@Oliveryoung44]

TP locks fasho bruh, I believe my hair texture plays the biggest part. I have 3c, and about all the hair types of type 4. My hair texture is extremely soft and curly. Besides that, I was very consistent my first year. It takes nothing for my hair to tangle up when I was loose natural (de tangling was a nightmare all the time). I just stuck to a healthy routine that worked for me, and I never let up ever since. It’s definitely a debatable topic though, and every person is different.

[@tizzy1k543]

we love you man. dont care what people think keep doing you and keep informing us about what you have learned about this type of hair and culture

[@melaniemurphy6373]

Gee my hair 4c is so thick this is in my hair over 2 years now . Root arent lock

[@gsneaks6309]

I appreciate your channel bro! I recently got starter locs 4 days ago! Loc Knowledge is power bro! Keep them coming! 🖕🏾 them haters!

[@TPlocks]

Thanks bro! I’m glad I can help! Just trying to do my part! ✊🏾

[@malecholyspiritguide8639]

Cold water washes go a long way allowing the hair to lock up quicker 🙋🏿‍♂️ where as the hot water makes the hair detach and get loose with it , me personally I been taking cold showers for awhile now but that takes alot for some folks but yeah Cold water mayne

[@TPlocks]

I’ve actually heard that as well. Also helps hair porosity!

[@haydenjohnson6833]

have 4a hair grew for 2 years before starting locking process, so far 8 months in and i still got a ways to go😭 just gotta enjoy the process

[@randydgrubbs]

My hair locked within a month. 4c hair. Love your vids bruh.

[@randydgrubbs]

@@JusticeRackard the first 6 most. I used a try shampoo every day. I only washed the day of retwist which was once a month. After 6 mos. I could wash and go but the shrinkage is real lol

[@randydgrubbs]

I meant a *dry shampoo.

[@MsQuantification]

I’ve noticed so many KZbinrs do not know the difference between a hair strand and a hair follicle. The follicule is embedded in the dermis; sub-level of the skin. Hair emerges from it. It is not synonymous with hair strand.

[@TPlocks]

I’m definitely not above those typical errors! Especially as a KZbin who will let it be known! I’m not the expert! Just a guy with locs trying to help! 😅 Hopefully no harm comes of this mistake! I’ll be sure to correct this moving forward 🙏🏾

[@cwtoo]

I’m new to your channel and I took your last video about the 5 reasons not to get dreadlocks as, providing both sides of the spectrum. The good and the bad, which is information we all need! Keep posting videos and i’ll keep watching them! ✊🏾

[@TPlocks]

I’m glad you got it! People were coming for me!! Lol

[@123456pupy]

Hope you don’t let the negativity get to you man. Your videos are helping me out a lot and I know I’m not the only one. Only week 2 of my lock journey and hoping your videos will get me through the rest haha!

[@JosBeeReads]

Thanks for the estimate! I started almost a month ago on very very short hair so now I have something to look forward to.

[@RUNWAYBEAUTY]

Just based on your tone idk how ppl would feel any type of way about you based on a video. 👑

[@eddyofurum]

Give them Spicy T.P. i believe in you cos you are here to educate not entertain. You are right T.P cos I am exactly one month on my Loc journey, hv washed twice now and the finger coils starter style i used didnt unravel. My hair is lik a 4z 😂

[@TPlocks]

She said 4z 😂😂😂

[@ninabeena83]

I wish everyone watched responsibly lol. I get a lot of loc video suggestions now and before I watch one that catches my eye I had to get in the habit of checking out their channel and sometimes watching from the beginning before jumping into the one that caught my attention. Good example, I’ve fallen in love with a channel off one video only to realize later that the person had combed their locs out months before I even found them. Another example was a loctician that as I kept watching his videos I realized he had no idea how chemistry worked lol. Lessons learned 😂😂

[@TPlocks]

Hard lessons!!! haha I hate when I fall for a youtuber that cuts their locs! It's always interesting too cuz most of the loc youtubers who cut em end up still talking about locs!! lol

[@Prophetessgwb]

Thank you I just had my braided locs put it in today, I am happy with this, when it locs I am not worried about that. Please know that you will always have the negative. Stay focus. I enjoy your channel.

[@ScaredCurly92]

I can’t believe you got dragged for that video - I have seen dozens with the same title and none are offensive. Locs are not for everyone, and I’m glad I was able to use videos like yours to weigh the pros and cons before finally taking the plunge 4 weeks ago. Like you said, people need to actually watch the whole video and see what your channel is about before making snap judgements.

[@organiclocs469]

Hey friend, this video is very informative for newbies. Anyone who came for you behind that video obviously doesn’t know how beneficial you are to the Loc community and how much you’ve contributed to the encouragement of others to join us on this journey. Keep doing what you do King. Peace & Blessings ❤️💛💚 P.S. are you losing weight?

[@TPlocks]

I am definitely losing weight! Had to get rid of this dad bod haha

[@Malpakot]

Probably the best explanation Iv heard on locking , not too complex either

[@TPlocks]

Thanks for the comment! I try to keep it mix in information with entertainment. Learning everyday

[@simi9796]

mans went through anything and had learned it the hard way but still his dreads are ON POINT

[@BasicBliss]

Getting “spicy” with you!! Lol 😂😂 good way to phrase it. I’m not sure if my hair is loced yet. They look and feel weird but they don’t come out when I wash anymore. It’s been like 6 months now

[@TPlocks]

You know it’s funny! I remember being all the way at the one year mark and not feeling like I was locked either. It’s so har to predict that timetable! But yea I use the term at work. It’s a little more fun than abrasive! 😂

[@user-ui6nd8nu6x]

i wish i woulda locced at the beginning of quarantine..i wouldnt have to worry abt “ugly stages” bc i’ve been in the house..i would’ve had mature and long dreads by now

[@realgoodenergy5223]

I say the same damn thing

[@ess.wandering]

I just began my loc journey, so l’m here for all the tips l can find

[@kimberlybarbz4509]

People really shouldn’t attack you for how they grasp what you’re saying.

[@TPlocks]

Exactly lol! It won’t affect me next time though! It just really caught me off guard lol

[@TERRELL_GASKINS]

@@TPlocks I've been growing my hair out for 2 years now and I want to get instant dreadlocks but idk how long they will be can u give me feedback

[@spacecase7566]

Welcome to the comment section 😂.

[@TPlocks]

I get it but for my sanity imma just start removing comments I don’t like. Haha I don’t wanna be that guy but I gotta protect my peace. Otherwise imma be clapping back and everyone. Lol

[@tyrindenzel]

Damn bruh lol I thought the Top 5 Reason Not To video was fire. Then again, I watched the whole video. Go figure😏I’m currently growing my hair out to start my FOURTH set of locs. Your content gets me hype to undertake this journey again. Never mind the haters. Keep doing your thing king. Bless✌🏽

[@TPlocks]

Watching it all definitely helps! 😅 Thanks family!

[@Premium.Kratom]

If anyone else has straight hair dreads like me what I would recommend is put very little product in and don't wash for the first month and a half. I washed my hair 1-2 times a month for the first 2 months and by the third my hair was about as locked up as my friend who has had locks for about 8 months

[@jooniperhelmsley3634]

But washing locks it up so you actually just need it to wash it before you start moving around whenever you want to. 3x/wk or more. This would cause was more problems than solving

[@johngilbert2379]

Keep doing your thing man. Im trying to start locks but I havent yet im just trying to see what Im going to get myself into. But so far everything I see from u seem straight forward. Dont listen to that toxic stuff man. keep it focused and keep evolving!

[@UglyHouseStudios]

lol I love you bro, but "lets get into the video" at 5:12 lol really!

[@TPlocks]

UglyHouse Studios 😂😂😂 had to get a lot off my chest lol

[@UglyHouseStudios]

@@TPlocks Just started my locks and I use your videos for a lot of info. keep up the good work bro. Trust, your very entertaining just having fun. PS i went with interlock because if my skin.

[@shani-gurlt8397]

Thanks for the info! I will be 9mths loc’d on the 24th and my locs are still lumpy and bumpy with buds! Patience is a virtue 🥴

[@TPlocks]

You’re almost at that year mark! Time will fly by! After a year in I couldn’t even keep up with what month I was on! 😅 patience is key! You got this!!! ✊🏾

[@shani-gurlt8397]

TP locks Yes 🙌🏾 I can’t wait!! Ha! Are you kidding... I’m too anal retentive to loose track 😂 Thanks for the encouragement 💪🏾

[@paulettemorris544]

My hair is very course and I did two strand and it took 5 months to loc. I love the that I can wash and go. In love!!!!!!

[@LavonLovely]

Starting my loc journey in 3 weeks can’t wait! New subbie 👋🏽

[@jamesaaron23]

Starting mine next month

[@ceriareid4135]

Started my love 2 days ago and my head itching like hell😂

[@diamondprincess5829]

Thank you for all you loc vidoes keep it up I know you are tired of saying the samethign over and over but watching your journey has really given me hope on my 3rd time loc journey so again thank you and God Bless

[@taurenglasl1976]

Keep it 💯 on’em! Keep it spicy 🌶🌶🌶.

[@romeofinlayson4633]

Hello bro don't mind the crazies lol , am here in the Bamamas just watched your video and wanted to encourage you to keep spreeding the loc knowledge, i have two strand twist and they are looking good, am waiting for two months to get a retwist. Thanks again bro

[@Sir_Mari]

i have short dreads and 4c hair. Im also 2 months and 16 days in and im already budding up 🔥💪

[@lostprophet4804]

love your videos brother powerful dreadlocs knowledge you are apart of my dread journey.

[@Mcfishsandwhichandfries]

I feel the struggle of people not viewing a whole video stay strong bruh. Great video

[@TPlocks]

It’s the name of the game!! I understand it...Just gotta problem with folks trying to leave negative comments after watching 3 minutes of a 10 min video lol

[@Mcfishsandwhichandfries]

@@TPlocks it seems like negative comments are a trend for some reason.. anyways I look forward to another video if you get a chance maybe you can give me some tips on my channel 😁 peace

[@TPlocks]

I’ll check it out !!

[@locdcryptoguy5818]

Thanks a bunch for all the sharing. Dope as usual. Not even on high top locs or comb coils but getting a lotta info. Keep it up bro.

[@TPlocks]

Egeonu Victor I’m happy to help! ✊🏾

[@presidualist4587]

I was locking for 2 months than gave up and now im trying again this time i wont give up trust

[@dgxxi7937]

TP just made a another banger aye enjoy the content got me up Benj watching at night keep up the good work🤟🏽🖤

[@TPlocks]

Thanks bro! Imma keep em coming! ✊🏾

[@chocothun1]

Thanks for the input! I’m coming up 2 months and was a little concerned about why I wasn’t seeing progress.

[@TPlocks]

You got it! How long has it been so far?

[@chocothun1]

Only been two months in on 4b/4c hair. Seeing some good budding, but they are still poofy. Still good nonetheless!

[@inaramusic]

My hair is 3b and bleached . I did one dread as a trial and it locked wash n go level in 2 months . But I did swim in the sea 6 times during that time the hair is waist length and am 5'11 . I hope this helps ppl. I didn't use any locking gels but the salt water 🌊 helped for sure .

[@jeanettejohnson6679]

Thank you, you where very helpful ❤️

[@damiansdrawingdump4674]

Im a 3a-3b curly hair boy and I wanna get locs soon I’m pretty excited!

[@MrEpicface2000]

I'm watching this video for the first time today. That Wakanda reference just put me in my bag😢 Rest Easy Chadwick

[@TPlocks]

Yooo just heard the news. Such a sad loss! 😢

[@cntryboy_corb]

And I was just about to ask you this question too 🤣💪🏾

[@TPlocks]

I knew someone was lol. I gotchu ✊🏾

[@ElisiasEvolution]

Im 5 weeks in I gave you a shout out on my last video, your channel is great!!

[@TPlocks]

Let me go check that out!! I’m behind on your videos!! Thanks so much for the shoutout and all the support! 🙏🏾

[@nightowlqueen7732]

My first set of locs only took me 1 year but my hair was shorter. So I'm curious to see how long it will take with this set because my hair was down my back. Ny hair type is a cross between 2c~3A. Which helps with the locking process. I'm doing semi freeform now too. IDK if that makes a difference in the time it takes to get to maturity. But it will be fun to see.

[@neciasroute5211]

You’re …. White.

[@BangZX10]

Man been struggling w my locs for too long. My hairdresser was very messy and had a toxic environment. So I left. An tried to retwist an wash on my own. Both times I tried I don’t seem to have my clips on right or I’m not gathering my hairs an retwist ig right. If there is any way I can reach u on a more personal note so I can better my locs that would be a blessing! Love your videos! And love your vibe! Stay humble an blessed 💯🙌🏿

[@KDV87]

Great info and video. This made a lot of sense to me, as I’m currently in the process of locking my hair. Thanks so much for this!

[@rushaned.2867]

I’m 2 months into the journey and my hair before locking was 8-10 inches and was by my chin when stretched. But my hair has been locking up very quickly. I have a mix of 4a and 4b. I’m expecting to be able to just wash and go at around 4 months.

[@kelz0974]

Newbie here, about to get my twists at the end of the month....ready for my locs. Honestly wish I would have started years ago.

[@spirics]

I have a 4b/4c and it took me 8 months😬

[@TPlocks]

AntiSocialEd that’s that good hair! 😅

[@CERTI0151]

My curl pattern is around 3C but 4A in some parts like the sides and back. I’m 7 months in, started off with comb coils with it being around 6 inches in length and have maintained it every 2 months by getting it interlocked. I’ve noticed my dreads in the middle feel hard and locked, but around the outside of the dread it’s still puffy, like it has layers of loose hair around the solid part. Some of my dreads are zigzagging, like not completely straight but actually in a zig zag pattern, some are a c shape like at the back, probably where I sleep on them while they’re locking up, some of the tips are locked and blunted, some are puffy and curly and haven’t started to loc yet. I’ve loved every stage of the loc journey, and excited that I still have loads of time before they fully mature because this stage looks so good imo. Especially with a lineup and sides clean 🙏🏾 I’ve done a little bit of crocheting here and there but nothing drastic, like tucking in long hairs that aren’t with the loc or fixing loops, but I think something that helps me is getting it interlocked. From the get go my loctician told me my locks would just unravel after a wash and I’d have to get them retwisted every couple weeks (because I have a sensitive scalp and snapping hair that’s gone into a different loc hurts especially when I leave it for too long) so instead I just endure the pain of interlocking for an hour, and my locs stay looking newly retwisted for at least a month, then the other month is just looking like I have new growth but it’s still tidy. Interlocking does really hurt though! She does it way too tight so last time I got her to not do it so tight, and it still lasts just not as long. But I prefer that new growth look anyway! I don’t really like the scalp showing and all that

[@vanessahoward4484]

I just started my locs 2-3 weeks ago and my hair has already started budding (I have medium length 4c hair) and my journey starting off is going very good. The only problem is that my scalp stays super dry and before locs my way of moisturizing was with deep conditionings, what should I do know I use my rose water and oils, but it just doesn’t seem to help...

[@vanessahoward4484]

@kxxkk ksxk ima try it out I guess what should I wash my hair with?

[@lisadolcy9084]

Thanks for asking this.Same hair type...same stage in the journey...same initial approach with care....I was rubbing my scalp thinking how dry it is.

[@thesocahontas]

@@vanessahoward4484 you need a clarifying shampoo. I’ve been using taliah wajiid black earth full body shampoo and I love it. I sprits my hair with rose water and oil water and vitamin e oil blend. I also oil my scalp with a blend I made and wash my locs weekly every 8-12 days depending on what my scalp needs and my workout regimen.

[@queeny1881]

Yea my scalp gets super dryyyy but i use the rosewater, and coconut oil because other oils irritate my scalp. I notice less dryness when i oil about every other day.

[@SwagKiddDmillz]

My hair never grew until I started to drop all the olive oils and wack ass curl creme completely, and just used coconut oil/souffle everyday so my hair can stay moisturized and out of no where it blew up enough to start locing

[@quanhobbs4648]

bout to be 9 months in ☺️💯

[@GOHEAD22centuryhead]

I’m mad I’m just seeing this and I hate you’re getting haters 🤦🏾‍♂️ been with you a long time I’m just rewatching old videos and I feel you man

[@UFAPAN199X]

I want to actually start dreading so this channel is awesome

[@jamieherring4511]

Thx start my dreads tomorrow Nd been growing my hair for a year

[@YNGSMOKE]

It’s almost been 2 months with locs and they’ve been budding for about a week and I have 4a - 4b type hair. Washed my hair 2 days ago (using a durag) and almost nothing came out 😁💯

[@YNGSMOKE]

Also I have ultra short hair

[@TPlocks]

YNG SMOKE that definitely helps!!!

[@RAINLORDV2]

I've had my free form dreads for 2 years they still not locked

[@tygrant2009]

3-5 months is blessed I don’t mind waiting that 😂

[@qb8628]

Thank you u were at 6k now your more than 60k subscribers, that’s pretty dope to see! Glad to have subscribed to you I started my dread journey 2 1/2 months ago. I had. 8 month journey before but I had cut them (I didn’t have a loctician) but they were pretty cool just not maintained but I’m trying again now. Idk but based on those pictures my hair looks like 4b especially when it’s wet, but then again it looks like 3c (I’m black mixed with Mexican) my hair pretty much grows out spiky then soft and smooth at like 1 inch, then long and straggly at 2-5 inches and can look like 4b when I keep all my natural oils and minimize the washes at 6 inches ( I started my locks at about 6inches with the twists)

[@animenationinvaders2798]

Starting my locs Sunday hope you can continue making good content

[@TPlocks]

I'm on it!! Imma keep em coming!

[@animenationinvaders2798]

Thanks😊😊

[@user-so3zf7eo9]

i’m starting w the twist sponge

[@TPlocks]

That’s a great look!

[@kajunsblerdeye9325]

I have more than one hair type my sides n back are one way and my top n edges are another. The hair n my front has been the hardest to keep locked but more I retwist the better the hold.

[@dgkwigga7768]

My hair is 4c and is only like an inch and a half long. I got my dreads started yesterday.

[@helenedavis644]

New to the channel,,, very informative, doing research on starting my locs, products, what to expect( first 3 months🥴). Thanks

[@TPlocks]

Happy to be helpful! You will get through this! Check out my 3 year video to see where I started with full commentary on each phase! 😁 If I can do it you can too! ✊🏾

[@unoriginalk2665]

I like your energy man i had to subscribe, gonna start my loc journey and use your advice; hopefully it all turns out well

[@TPlocks]

Thanks for the sub and support fam! ✊🏾

[@SolidBoySheeno]

Just started my locks today💪🏾

[@TPlocks]

Welcome to the loc family 🔥

[@Tiger24kicks]

I'm a 3B and my hair is past my shoulders. It's more wavy with little curls. She's a 4A and she says her hair would lock up faster. I'm thinking of just getting braids and leaving it in and never taking it out.

[@notarant5107]

duuuuuuuuudddddeeee I clicked on your video *hoping* to find an answer and for the first 4 or 5 minutes I was getting *The Last Supper* I ....I get it, you had to explain yourself etc... but my man I was just about to do what you *suggest* I don't and that's click off. ...To be continued....

[@zacharyhamid1190]

My hair is 3C and it’s been about a month and I’m seeing no budding or anything at all, I often have to retwist it as well at the roots because it just unravels when I sleep

[@xxmissrebelxx405]

You can always try going to a loctician and allowing them to lock your hair with a crochet needle. :)

[@TPlocks]

I don’t even gotta answer now!!! 🙏🏾 lol

[@zacharyhamid1190]

I’ll just be patient but thanks man

[@Haileyjoy2016]

Same thing happens to me this is the start of my 3rd week and first retwist. I did not wash nor was it washed but my scalp was cleaned really good because of the fineness of my hair. I do not have a lot of hair strands I have thinner hair. But the loctechian said its looking good because she thought my hair was gonna give her a hard time. So hang in there because I am.

[@lewisstretch]

My hair is super coarse. Its like 7C; cause mine loc in a week. I can't comb through it after 1 week. My hair got a natural Elmer's glue effect going on in my cylindricals.

[@AtreyuLocs]

Hahaha...do everything for the views lol Nice little jab at the end 😂 Hopefully you've put a lot of people's minds to rest with this one--as it relates to loc'ing time frames but also who you are as a KZbinr. Nice video!

[@brandonbarberii2316]

Love your videos

[@TPlocks]

Thanks Brandon!! ✊🏾

[@albertlowe6412]

My hair starts to loc with no retwist after 4 and a half months. I have 4c hair and started with two strand twists. One of my locs still feels not all the way loced after 11’months so I’d say just don’t think about it lmao 😂

[@iamkadian]

This finally answered my question. I started locking September of last year, hair is about 7inches in length. Still frizzes when I wash but each time I do a retwist every 2 months, it's becoming less, though they're not fully matured

[@tommyhhendrxx4137]

Its different for each person mine took almost a year to lock so it depends on the person

[@TPlocks]

We agree there. I say that in the video as well. Very tough to make and exact date but there are indicators for how long it could take.✊🏾 Thanks for the comment!

[@tommyhhendrxx4137]

@@TPlocks no problem bro good video by the way

[@morganrosalyn]

Uh o I hope I wasnt one of the SPICE GIRLS u wanted to address. Keep posting.✌🏾n 💙

[@TPlocks]

🧐 you might’ve been!!! 😡 lol jk all love