Starter Locs Tips | Dos and Dont's | Dreadlock Journey (Two Strand Twist Starter Locs on 4C Hair)

[@janey_oge8865]

Favor and success are yours over your studies/exams in Jesus Name sis💜

[@AlexisHarris]

Amen! I believe and receive that. In Jesus’ name 😊🙏🏾👑💖 needed that! Thanks so much beautiful!!!!

[@JenniferAbz]

Beautiful video, Alexis. I love how you keep saying, "embrace your hair that God gave you" (paraphrased). I'm enjoying your journey because your hair is the closest I've seen to mine, so it's always so encouraging. And, yes, praying for your comprehensive exam :)

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww, thank you so much for being here! I’m super encouraged to hear our hair types are similar and you find these videos useful 😍 praying your journey is beyond your wildest dreams!!! Keep me posted 💖

[@keeskorner1908]

I love your videos!! I’m 4weeks loc’d now and enjoying my journey. I believe that this loc journey is indeed my own and totally agree with you…we must love our hair in whatever form it’s in. Thanks again for the tips!

[@AlexisHarris]

Thanks so much for being here!!!! Congratulations on your new journey 😍😍😍🥳🥳🥳 you have a beautiful smile!!!

[@keishahines6733]

Prayers and blessings sis! You got this! Wishing you clarity, balance, and success as you finish your doctoral program.

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww, I definitely needed to hear that! Thanks so much for sending some love my way, Queen 👑

[@alanamiller8393]

So glad I found your channel. I’ll be two weeks loc’d this Sunday and the itching is getting REAL!😭

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww, happy you’re here... congratulations on two weeks loc’d!!! 😍🥳💖 that’s so exciting but yessss, the itching is INSANE sometimes. Keep me posted on your journey love!

[@mstea6383]

Hello Alexis this is Tanya watching from Indianapolis ❤ I love your videos I feel so welcomed here. You are so warm and inviting and your smile lights a room 😊 I'm subscribed to your channel and very happy to be a part of your loc community. I just started Jun. 11 this year. This is my second loc journey and I'm excited to be back!😊

[@darlenetedford6452]

Hello Beautiful Queen, prayers up as you complete school I know you will do well. As always great info, the energy is beyond the best. I walked away with and always known this journey is your own. It will never be identical to anyone else’s. Comparing your locs to another is a deal breaker. So love ❤️ you your locs and the space you occupy. Be well, stay safe. Until next time. Peace blessings and love.

[@AlexisHarris]

Hi, gorgeous!!! Thanks so much for your love and well wishes. Your support keeps me going every week! You make this community so much brighter 💖 praying you’re safe and well!!!!

[@Rose-Inotila]

They're looking more and more like locs Alexis, I'm so proud of you. They're beautiful... I'm commenting without finishing the video. I missed my girl!

[@AlexisHarris]

Hey Kauna! Thanks so much for the love 😍🥳 as always!!! So good hearing from you!!!

[@janebagley2147]

Great tips as always. I have slightly changed my wash and retwist schedule. I am now washing every two weeks and retwisting every eight weeks. Trying to thicken up my roots just a bit. Have a great week beautiful. Can't wait until your next video.

[@AlexisHarris]

I love that you listen to your hair and adjust your schedule as necessary. Thanks for being here!!! 😊💕

[@LadyDee150]

Your locs are coming on so nicely. I can see them forming into beautiful mature locs in relatively quick time. Thanks for all the wonderful tips. I enjoyed watching.

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww, thank you so much for being here!!! 😊💕 love your energy every week. It’s very encouraging!

[@brandiwilson3871]

I love your channel! I’m one week loc’d today and I’m loving this journey so far! I wish I had done it sooner! Thank you for sharing your journey! ❤️

[@AlexisHarris]

Hey, Brandi! Awww thanks so much for being here 💖 congratulations on your first week loc’d!!! Did you start with two strand twists? I’m so excited for you!

[@brandiwilson3871]

@@AlexisHarris Yes I started with 2 strand twists! 😊

[@AlexisHarris]

Love it!!!!

[@aliciap3994]

I started my locs on my own because i wanted to have full responsibility of my foundation... but i definitely knew i wanted to go to a loctician after my first month to get that foundation perfected and parts straightened... now i go to the loctician every other month at 7 months in my retwists are easier and i can finish my hair myself in less than 3 hours.

[@AlexisHarris]

Wow, I’m soooo impressed!!!! 🤩😍 what do you use to retwist? I want to try my own one day! Super inspiring.

[@aliciap3994]

@@AlexisHarris thank you! I just use a little bit of Jamaican Mango and Lime loc gel on my new growth and i don’t palm roll all the way because my loctician does that and it always makes it look like i have a fresh relaxer which i hate lol... but i know i need the loc maintenance so i go to her every other month.

[@NaturallyC]

Great video! Thank you for sharing and your support your locs continue to flourish as well as who your growing into! I love how calm you are and your soft embrace on your journey

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww, thanks so much beautiful! So happy you’re here 😊💕

[@NaturallyC]

@@AlexisHarris your welcome 😊

[@maryrussell9595]

Thank you for this video cause I was getting frustrated. I am going to embrace my journey 💗

[@oladunnioginni6562]

Thanks so much for sharing the Don's and donts. My hair is a fine, soft hair just like ur moms. People have been telling me that my hair isnt good for locs. But trust me my hair is becoming good these day. Your moms locs also inspired me. I had almost wanted to unravel mine. Thanks for encouraging me. God bless u

[@angelicamendes6939]

New follower alert!! I’m following because of the positivity. Love shown even in the comments 💕

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww, hey Angelica!!!! That really means a lot. Thanks so much for being here and leaving some love!!! Welcome to the community! So happy you’re here 💖🎉💕🥳

[@aliciap3994]

Oh i ended up washing my locs at day 25 because it was august and the pool was calling my name. I was fine with unraveling and just retwisted my hair lol. I needed that pool

[@AlexisHarris]

Lol!!! Yaaaaasssss, nothing like a great swim 💖 I love it! Some things are worth the unraveling 👑

[@sunilgordon]

I love your glowing spirit and locs!!

[@AlexisHarris]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@shaylaligon9207]

I stumbled upon your channel and May I say your voice is so soothing. I’m literally watching this video at 2am at work and I learned so much. Thanks 😀 new subbie

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww!!!! Thank you so much for the lovely compliment. It really makes my day to know that you enjoyed this video! Thanks so much for subscribing. Welcome to the community! We’re so happy you’re here 😍😍😍🥳🥳🥳

[@mzrenee9384]

I love them! I’m getting ready to start my journey. My hair is like your mom. I have a assessment Monday I’m praying she can do them

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww thank you so much!!! Happy you’re here… how’d your assessment go?

[@mzrenee9384]

@@AlexisHarris you’re welcome! It went well. Because of my hair texture I’m going with the two strand twist and I think now I want to do diamond parts because I like my hair full. Diamond parts or brick lay parts. Leaning towards the diamond shape parta

[@janey_oge8865]

Your hair is coming along so beautifully 🔥🔥🔥

[@AlexisHarris]

Thanks love!!!! 😍😍😍😍😘

[@Everythingblk]

Hey Alexis! First off good luck with your doctorate program and exams. I just started my locs on 1/29 and I’m so excited for this journey so thanks for the tips! If I counted right I have 82 locs lol your loc count helped me figure out the size I want because our hair texture is very similar

[@AlexisHarris]

Hey Morgan!!! Thanks so much for sending some love my way 💕 congratulations on your new loc journey! We practically have the same number of locs 😍 and that makes me so happy lol keep me posted!!!

[@kimberlywinkfield876]

Blessings and prayers to you for your educational advancement. You will ace all your finals

[@AlexisHarris]

Thank you so much!!! I appreciate the encouragement more than you know

[@missmaitai2357]

Peace and blessings! Look at how far you’ve come already 🥰 I’m in month three so the completely natural parts of my hair have started to loc but some of my bleached hair still looks like a perfect two strand twist 😂 since I am doing my own locs I like to retwist as needed in between a full retwist. My hair grows sort of slowly but some unravel.

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww, hey Mariam! Thanks for being here and leaving some love 💗 sounds like you have an exciting journey so far 😂👑 I love it!!! You’re so brave for doing your own locs. Definitely wish I was talented enough to do mine! Proud of you 💖 congrats on 3 months loc’d!!!

[@missmaitai2357]

@@AlexisHarris haha! With so many great resources like your channel it’s way less daunting. ✨

[@MommaKong7]

Good luck with your PhD program. Try not to stress too much. I cried a lot in grad school 😆 🤣 so I can't imagine how it is for you. I just started my locs like 11 days ago and I'm excited 😁 my scalp was extremely itchy so I hope to get a hold of the problem.

[@AlexisHarris]

Thanks so much for the love and encouragement! This program is no joke 😂🤣 so I feel you on the crying through grad school!!! Lol. Congratulations on your new loc journey 😍 you’re in for an exciting time! Happy you’re here!!!

[@shanton31]

Prayers up Queen! I love your hair. I have dermatitis, and mild alopecia around the front. But I'm embracing this journey. Can't wait to see my hair thicken.

[@AlexisHarris]

Thank you so much! Happy you’re here. Thanks for sharing your story!!! Your hair will definitely thicken 💖 how long have you been loc’d?

[@shanton31]

@@AlexisHarris I started on 2/15/21. I'm baby new, lol.

[@karenperkins5795]

Hi. Alexis. I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been wanting to loc my hair for some time now but couldn't decide what to do. Some stages of the loc process are scary! However I feel more inspired after watching your channel. Thank you

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww, thank you so much for being here and sharing how this channel has encouraged you. It means a lot to me! 💖💖💖 Wishing you the happiest journey!!!

[@karenperkins5795]

Thank you for your response. I think I will start my loc s in December. ! May I keep you posted?

[@Shirleyk.]

Congratulations!!

[@NicieWilliams]

I said this before your hair looks amazing! February is my 3rd month second round of locks I am excited for the both of us!!

[@AlexisHarris]

Thanks so much!!! Congratulations on your second round!!! Did you change up the size or anything this time?

[@NicieWilliams]

@@AlexisHarris Yes! Well, now I am 95% grey so that is new. My goal is to definitely have thicker locs!

[@MelaninQueen27]

Hi there. Thank you again for the insight. I'm approaching 1 month into my journey on 2/15. I started myself with twist and grid pattern with center part. I'm excited for my first shampoo & retwist. She's on stage frizzy right now but I'm embracing her.

[@AlexisHarris]

Hi, lovely! I’m so impressed that you started your locs on your own. I’m a big fan of middle parts! How long did it take? How many locs do you have? 💕

[@MelaninQueen27]

@@AlexisHarris Hi Love. Aww, thank you. I'm not used to doing my own hair either. This pandemic has forced me into learning new things. It took me sometime t.i complete as I was trying to get parts straight as I could. I ended up with 72 twists. 💗

[@aleshiajones4080]

Awesomeness ❤

[@magiccarpet6230]

Hair looks good

[@AlexisHarris]

Thanks so much!!!

[@antoniof.l.y8511]

Your gorgeous!!! Beautiful Smile !! Love your locks!!

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww!!! Thank you so much 😊💕🙏🏾💖

[@kimberlywinkfield876]

First time viewer Love your video and a new subscriber

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww, thanks so much for subscribing! Welcome to the community 😊💕

[@parislove9723]

My loc journey changed my hair texture..it was 4 something lol..now my hair is softer and curly..

[@AlexisHarris]

Lol! Oh wow!!! 😍😍😍

[@jereslocs3810]

I absolutely love your video , very informative! New subbie here, I’m 5 months in to my second loc journey!!

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww!!! Thanks for being here and subbing 💖 welcome back to the loc family!!!

[@meanie16]

To help with the itching get a water bottle and add a few drops of peppermint oil and tea tree oil to the water. It helps alot

[@AlexisHarris]

Thanks for this!!! 💖

[@candilocs84]

When I started I thought my hair was like your mom's, but now it's gotten thicker and I don't see much of my scalp when I retwist, only in areas where I had postpartum hair loss. So I'm just hoping it continues to fill out and thicken up. Blessings...

[@bigz286]

beautiful video ❤️❤️

[@AlexisHarris]

Thank you so much 💖😍

[@carolstovall8079]

Your a inspiration

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww, thank you so much!!! You just made my day so much brighter 💖

[@hershey307]

Love your video! I stayed my journey about a month ago. The itching is real! Lol. I might give cortisone a try... I think you should do a video about oils. 🙏🏾 for you with school.

[@AlexisHarris]

Thanks so much! Glad you’re here 💖 and yesssss the itching is SO real!!! I cut my nails low just to stop myself from scratching lol

[@aliciasopretty3656]

Wish u good luck and you got this

[@AlexisHarris]

Thanks so much!!

[@janebagley2147]

Hi Alexis I am commenting before watching this video. Where have you been . Missed you. Your locs are looking so nice. Coming along just beautiful. I will comment again after I watch the video. Agape.

[@AlexisHarris]

Hello beautiful! Been working working working lol and preparing for exams. Thanks so much for leaving me love! It’s always great hearing from you. How are you?

[@janebagley2147]

@@AlexisHarris Thanks for asking. I am doing just fine waiting on this winter to end so that I can welcome spring my favorite season of the year. Later. Continue enjoying your loc journey.

[@janayaelyse8217]

I just started my locs and it will be a month on feb 22. I actually did my own locs w/o the loc grid. I can’t wait for them to start budding🥰

[@AlexisHarris]

Omg, you’re such a brave soul!!! 😍🥳👑 congratulations on your first month coming soon! Did you start with twists? Budding is SO exciting! Let me know when you see your first buds 😍

[@janayaelyse8217]

@@AlexisHarris okay I will!! And yes I did start with twists. I actually did then myself so their not perfect and I don’t have a grid pattern. I was going for a more natural looking look so I could be one with myself. But I will absolutely update you💜

[@spacecase7566]

Well wishesssssssss!

[@AlexisHarris]

Thaaaaank you!!!!!!! 😍💕🥳

[@aliciap3994]

Sending up prayers for you sis!!! You will do well!! Please stay safe while in school... now let me finish watching your video... gosh i just love your aura!! Your inner beauty shines outwardly so much. Beautiful retwist! 💙💙💙 sidenote: love your last name. Any relation to our beautiful Madame VP? 😁

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww! You make my days so much brighter. Thanks for sending encouragement every week!!! 💖💖💖 and no relation (that I know of) to our beautiful VP... but how cool would that be?! Lol happy you’re here, Alicia! Thanks for being part of this community

[@aliciap3994]

@@AlexisHarris glad to be here! You make it easy...I really do love your aura! So keep doing what you do! 🧡🧡🧡

[@rocknthefro]

Hi, I have been following your journey and leaving remarks since the beginning , but today is a little different question 🙃I was watching an episode on the ID channel based on a character named Joy Risker, was that you playing her character??? Everything about her reminded me of you, especially the "Smile"

[@AlexisHarris]

Hi, lovely! Omg this may be my favorite comment of all time LOL! That was definitely me 😍😊 acting is one of my loves... acting and political science lol

[@rocknthefro]

@@AlexisHarris I KNEW IT 💕 that smile is unmistakably

[@AlexisHarris]

😍😍😍 awww, you’re too sweet! Thanks for making my day

[@spiritmoon348]

Your locs are beautiful! I know this question is off topic but i was wondering how your moms locs are doing these days, coming from a soft fine thin hair loc sister

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww thank you so much!!!! Ma’s locs are growing beautifully 😍 I’ll post a video of her progress soon! Thanks for checking on her 💖💖💖💖

[@spiritmoon348]

@@AlexisHarris Can’t wait

[@ChokolateCP03]

I’m bad with tying my hair up at night that’s why I have satin pillowcases LOL

[@AlexisHarris]

Lol!!! I feel you. I definitely need to get some!

[@mwihaki__]

I know I shouldn't compare but I started my locs about two months before you and I don't even have as much budding and my two strand twists are still visible on some locs, there is too much scalp showing 😭😭😭 your locs are beautiful

[@AlexisHarris]

Hey, Marion! Awww, omg thanks so much 😍 I’m sure your locs are beautiful!!!!

[@onenitahenry1367]

I would love to see a trail and error oil video

[@AlexisHarris]

Yay! Thanks for this feedback 😍😘

[@kimberlywinkfield876]

I’m ready just don’t know whom to trust or start with.

[@AlexisHarris]

Ahhh, I see! Take your time finding someone. I asked around and looked on Instagram to find my loctician 😊💕

[@kimberlywinkfield876]

@@AlexisHarris thank you

[@teet3946]

I do have a question how long to we use the term "Starter locs"in our own journey? Do we stop saying it after we hit a year?

[@stacybrown7574]

Hey beautiful I’m a new Subbie I got my natural hair two strand twisted back in January. Then after a month I decided to keep them and let them loc. my friend that did my hair started off with a braid at the roots because I don’t like it to puff so fast. Do you think I should start over and let her twist from the roots?

[@vivialadyflag]

How soon can i color mine? I'm one month in

[@AlexisHarris]

Great question! Depends on what color. Anything dark can be about 6-8 months in but i was told to wait a year to dye a lighter color. I have a whole vid on it 💕

[@Love091512]

Where did you find the sea breeze?

[@AlexisHarris]

Walmart 💕

[@shellonmyles1226]

Hi GM how long do your retwist last for I love your hair soooo much ❤❤

[@AlexisHarris]

Awwww, thank you so much!!! 😍😊😘 my retwists last for about 10 days... (14 if I’m lucky lol).

[@phoebethomas3027]

U have some nice set of teeth

[@AlexisHarris]

Awww! Thank you!