STARTER LOCS TIPS | DREADLOCK JOURNEY | @Mr Tae Love

[@InstantRyPlay]

I started my locs when the pandemic started. Best hair decision ever!!!! Love my locs and how they are transforming. Great vid!

[@leerossemanuel8902]

How big the afro got to be to start ?

[@hassanbolaji9335]

@@leerossemanuel8902 doesen't really matter but the shorter the hair the longer you will be in the "ugly stage". Your hair gonna look like small worms but like he said trust the process they will grow and fully lock

[@blkeclipsel2400]

This is too true. I've been in the game for 4 years . I have high top locs that reach my collarbone. I remember when I couldn't wait to get that hang time. Now I'm just putting it up in styles to keep the hair out of my face when doing ordinary things or to keep them out of my mouth when I'm eating. I just did my girls locs and I can tell she is a little regretful. She wants them like mine and all I can do is encourage her and tell her to be patient . I tell her that her hair was much longer than mine when I started and that I didn't have anyone that's been in the game to guide me and retwist my hair. She won't make the same mistakes I made.

[@teeahrahahnet]

You retwist your girls hair?! If my hubby could do that..... that's amazing

[@ronniecosmos]

How is your daughters length now?

[@kahlilasinkfield6765]

I just started my loc journey a few days ago .. I don't call it the ugly stage I LOVVVVEEEEEEE IT!!!!! IM ALREADY IN LOVE WITH MY HAIR!!!! 😍😍, I've already had a dream that I was talking to people about we as black people shouldn't be into the European Ways

[@archelmcfarlane8984]

Keep a steadfast mind on your journey I'm on my 23 month journey now

[@kahlilasinkfield6765]

@@archelmcfarlane8984 I want to learn about mediating and what Crystals and type of sage I'm suppose to use

[@unspkn4thz]

I love this comment and your dream, my two strand twists are 1 week old today and I'm excited everyday for my hair to start locking :)

[@kahlilasinkfield6765]

@@unspkn4thz thank you.. actually I had to get them redone the first lady did them wrong 😡 but some of them were beading up so hopefully they'll start locking soon.. good luck to you

[@MrFade2Blak]

Appreciate this bro.. going from my 360 to these baby locs is crazy but I’m here now bro ..

[@sophina7334]

Great video! Your locs look real nice! I’ve had my locs for four years now and I love them. Only regret is not starting them sooner.

[@Thrillerwiththebeanstalks]

Nothing but the truth! Great video!💯

[@MrTaeLove]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@ChillydontCap]

The thing that most of us didn't know going in is the amount of maintenance. This hairstyle is the most demanding of time than any other style I have had. The common misconception of locks is that they are neglected and dirty. I wish loctologists would share that with new clients. Not that I'd change anything.

[@KBTjames]

Facts bro even waves are easier

[@NAIRxtc]

what do you mean by maintenance?

[@patfrmda7]

@@NAIRxtc work and care. locs take more care than people think

[@ABCDEF-uz9fd]

@@patfrmda7 I think A Big Afro is tougher than locs on upkeep.

[@nonstopdee]

my hair was already long before i got dread locs i never liked locs but one i decided to get dreads i actually like them now im going in 5months now my dreads go past my mouth i dyed them blonde and i actually like them im glad i made that decision

[@kingofdreads33]

Missed seeing these vids, locs look dope, great advice, thats facts on not wanting to shake your dreads when they longer, but im in that short phase rn so i cant wait😂👑

[@MrTaeLove]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@khifr0mda4]

I had dreads like my dad when I was little but cut them , but now in 2 weeks on my new dread journey

[@OkMallard]

I’m 5 months in now and I wish i did a bit more research when i was preparing to get my locks bc i didnt know what to tell my loctician when she asked what size and in the end she did “instant locs” and interlocked the rest of the way so its really lumpy and thicker than i wanted. I just hope it looks good when its mature.

[@joshsalley1]

Yess sir!!!!! It’s a journey man

[@lxlshyne]

I’m getting mine in a few hours! Is tea tree oil good on locs

[@kingofchonchos1998]

I’ve heard it’s really good but from what I’ve seen on KZbin castor oil is the way to go!

[@WhereisYunoGasai]

@@kingofchonchos1998 castor is not the way

[@kingofchonchos1998]

@@WhereisYunoGasai honestly I’ve had my locs for a while now and I haven’t used castor oil so I can’t even speak from personal experience so far I think Tea tree peppermint lavender and eucalyptus are great and have worked for me

[@WhereisYunoGasai]

@@kingofchonchos1998 you named all the right ones yeah, castor is too thick so it’ll cause product buildup and will attract lint and fluff etc

[@kingofchonchos1998]

@@WhereisYunoGasai ah bless haha thanks for letting me know 💯 much appreciated

[@se9535]

It’s refreshing to see male KZbinrs and content. New subbie

[@sameoldrich6330]

doing a lox journey series on my channel and i’m two months in myself, glad i found you!

[@Hbkbigjaeofficial]

I’m starting my locs today ur video is the first video I clicked on thru out the vid u been giving good tips so far

[@bjjj555]

How’s the progress ?

[@vaunpassley929]

My Appt @5 today. Hella excited to start

[@MrTaeLove]

LETS GOOO!

[@ronicasmith3643]

Patience is key 🔑 I’m 11 months & 21 days loced 🎉🎉🎉😊

[@karenburg4878]

Great video. I recently started my loc journey. Helpful tips.I really appreciate it.... Your locs looks great👍. Stay blessed...

[@leokilow2783]

Im a week into the game!

[@grilledcheese9297]

Mr Tae Love is the type of dude you see on the barber shop wall

[@vinndiggs2880]

I'm going tomorrow to get my starters and I'm MAAAAAD excited 😁. I initially want 2 strands but the stylist I'm going to recommended coils because my ends aren't that healthy. My biggest concern is honestly resisting the wash because I luv getting my hair wet 🤪. I religiously wash once a week and I know I'm gonna have to take that down some once I get loc'd up. Ideally I'd do a wash/retwist once a month because I had heard about the dangers of over twisting (which I'd luv yall feedback on).

[@shaquelcunningham9135]

I just wear a stocking cap and gently massage my head that way I don't mess up the hair and get a clean wash

[@oninofficialyt]

Wsg dread heads just joined the fam yesterday

[@rufushughes4331]

I wrap my hair in satin and have two pillows with satin cases. It prevents my headwraps from slipping off and the exposed hair is still somewhat protected with the pillowcases.

[@the5thdim763]

I wondered why my satin scarf was staying on all of a sudden and realized I changed my pillow cases to silk 💀so this definitely works

[@UncleKiki89]

I've been using satin pillow cases, I need to make the switch to silk. Everything comes off my head at night and it's so annoying!

[@briizy300]

I’m four months in and enjoying the journey

[@YoungAveezy]

I Just Started Growing Mine In December, so about for 6 weeks now and they’re already budding

[@marbenji8634]

2 weeks into my lock journey i grew my hair for a year before twisting it up i have a soft texture hair so everyone keeps saying my hair wont lock but im determined to get dreads so im ready for this long journey 😂

[@OnlyFanz-Jayy]

Hows it going?

[@aggreygaime2079]

I started my locs 🙏🏾💪🏾💯

[@GoldPhoenix]

When I started my locs i didn’t retwist them for 2 months. But I Did wash my hair about 4 times in that time frame. The itching was too much 😂 but they’re budding like crazy now that I got a retwist

[@sylvesterclemons3115]

What's budding??

[@GoldPhoenix]

@@sylvesterclemons3115 when your hair starts to expand before it contracts for the first time basically. Looks like lil bulbs idk how to explain it

[@sylvesterclemons3115]

@@GoldPhoenix preciate ❤️

[@jerroldb2709]

Just started my high top locs yesterday 💪🏽

[@2muchflava999]

Yessir

[@KeppinItMello]

How they looking now☺️👀

[@Dave_TrueCreator]

Thanks for this bro. I’ve been struggling with getting locs and keeping them because of my soft hair texture and me not being satisfied with the baby locs phase. Any tips on keeping them fresh with straight, soft hair?

[@cheickmartin6258]

I'm 3months in 💯👌👌and I love my full head of locs

[@Deeonte]

Me too let’s goo

[@ondropeters504]

I got 2 more weeks for 3 months

[@asapcharles_3555]

Have they started locking? And how often do you retwist/wash

[@cheickmartin6258]

To be honest I started with 2stand twist and I put water in my hair cuz it locs it faster and for washing i know it the right time when my scalp get mad itchy

[@cheickmartin6258]

but mines are almost completely locked now so I can wash my hair freely without unraveling

[@jaywilliams307]

I can't wait to start my loc journey but what size are your locs because I love the size you have

[@onlyvon1348]

I'ma get locs just waiting for my fro to get longer

[@rufushughes4331]

Same here. The first year was rough for me. Had to learn my hair and get it healthy. It was dry, damaged, and felt like newspaper. Right now, it feels IMMACULATE!! I know I am going to miss this phase when I finally loc it, so I am wearing my fro out in all its glory as often as possible!

[@joballa5339]

Every 2 weeks retwist wild more sure y’all wait 2 months or more for a retwist🤚🏾

[@OLDHEAD313]

Started my loc journey in Feb man have they grown but this TX they stay frizzy lol

[@vicdupuism4059]

started my locs a week ago... L O L... curious when i can wear them down but still wear a durag when i sleep.

[@JustAbe-uu8im]

Ima get mine tmr so I’m just trying to inform my self

[@187DREWDOGG]

I started my journey a month ago and I wash my hair with stocking cap on and always wear durag or bonnet to bed. They starting to bud already and I'm just enjoying this journey. I see in the comments about tea tree oil or castor oil, I use peppermint tea tree oil and man it stops the itching plus smells good..

[@2muchflava999]

Bro I don’t know if you care or not but you just answered all my questions I got my starter locs this morning and got a shower cap thx bro.

[@187DREWDOGG]

@@2muchflava999 yea I care that's why I posted it so ppl know what's up. Each one teach one. GOD BLESS....

[@2muchflava999]

@@187DREWDOGG you too brother but one more thing im a ps4 player and I like to chat with my friends on the mic. Will my headset ruin my starter locs because I only put it on over my durag

[@187DREWDOGG]

@@2muchflava999 your good, I wear a headset when on the phone driving (trucker)and with the durag on your super good

[@diomavin0230]

Fam great tips hope you ight

[@MrTaeLove]

Thanx same to you fam!

[@Jadmine]

I started off with dread Extentions then cut them off when my dreads locked

[@nykiciajefferson7457]

That’s my main question are they the right size lol. I’m 6wks in and they just seem so little. I’ll be happy when they swell up.

[@jimfast-official]

I'm afraid, should I wait for my 4c hair to get a little longer 😢

[@goat5657]

The shorter you the start the better. Why? When you first start locs your hair focuses on filling in the loc making them thicker so when you don’t have that much hair to work with your going to get out of that quickly. I have some more advice i sent somebody else so ignore the 2 months thing below I see this is 2 months ago so listen up make sure for at least first 6 months don’t do any styles I know I know it’s tempting you want the curly dreads. But the more you get styles in the starter phase the more likely the will be skinny which can cause them to fall off and your not letting your hair breath. Also get a misting bottle put some water and some oils in there. Mist at least 2 times a day. The water helps hydrate your hair and the oils help keep them healthy i advise you to use water based products like jojoba oil rose water etc. and Ik you hear this a lot but BE PATIENT. And this is optional but get some hair sheen spray the olive oil is very good after you mist spray some on your hair. And since your 2 months in you could go a couple weeks before getting retwist but around the 4th month start going at least a month and once your at a year got a month and a half. Follow all these and I PROMISE YOU you’ll be straight.

[@jimfast-official]

@@goat5657 thanks. My hair is 5" . I'll start from hear

[@goat5657]

@@jimfast-official good make sure you mist. Misting helps it loc faster and if your hair unravels that’s fine that’s normal when you first start

[@devonmanuel7303]

I’m one week in 😩

[@cjlocs1297]

Im 3 months in and on the back at the bottom my locs unravel and just turns into a afro puff. Any suggestions?

[@MrTaeLove]

Mine used to do that, I would just play with them through out the day twisting them

[@cjlocs1297]

Thanks big dog keep 🔒🔒🔒💪🏾

[@2xEazy]

Getting mine later today

[@cherylspence5718]

2 years in the game and going in to 3 years soon

[@DigitalPand3mic]

I havent had a cut in moths because of the vid, now i have a mini frow. A couple months or so and im getting locked up, my hair naturally naps up ALL THE TIME anyway. I could twist it now and it will stay as is lol

[@lovechris3732]

My hair is like 1 year long you think it’s to late to get finger coils?

[@viscosity7893]

I wrap my hair and have a silk pillow case but I still got crazy dandruff even though I've already washed my hair twice. I'm tryna be patient cuz I decided to do em myself. This my third week. Should I switch my oil or wash my hair better?

[@skippy7574]

Can you wear a beanie to sleep and put it on tight instead of a durag

[@dubghost1829]

Is it okay to keep your starter locs protected for a whole day? Like not taking my durag off

[@MrTaeLove]

Made a video about this check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaTMaZWsl5uFi9E

[@dirtym4702]

Are you still using the wild growth oil?

[@MrTaeLove]

I currently use black castor oil

[@Chanted2]

I just got locs today

[@Proxy95]

Thanks for the vid

[@halimapeterson2677]

Can't wait for new content

[@Zen-oh9ps]

Every single time I wear a durag or a stocking cap my pics get flat

[@flying_goose9844]

Just started mine 4 days ago

[@mattcarter420]

Ok so I’m talking to someone about doing locs. They keep mentioning starter dreads. But I seen videos and I wanted to do instant locs. Are they the same thing? Like I was talking to the lady about the extensions but she said she didn’t have the tools to crotchet it into my hair in the videos it says you need a crotchet needle for instant locs. So if she don’t have the tools for crotch ring extensions would she have the tools for instant locs? Or should I do the starter locs? Anybody here LET ME KNOW😂😂😂

[@FearHou]

Starter locs and instant locs are technically the same thing but with starter locs you go through the natural process of it budding and locking when you do instant locs 9/10 they are going to use a croshay needle so it locs up faster but instant locs sometimes doesn’t give you that natural loc look

[@nickey2133]

Great video 👍🏾

[@dontelove7225]

Bout to start over

[@kahlilasinkfield6765]

Are my starter locs suppose to still be sticky.. I got then done on the 19th??? Also, I keep them tied up is that okay or not???

[@KINGDOMKONCEPT]

Sticky? Did you use wax to start them?

[@kahlilasinkfield6765]

@@KINGDOMKONCEPT No she used gel.. don't really now what kind of gel she used, but I got them re-twisted Friday and she told me that they are doing what they are suppose to be doing, bc I asked if they were locing in the back

[@KINGDOMKONCEPT]

@@kahlilasinkfield6765 She wasn’t telling you the truth... Gel should not leave your hair sticky, whatever she used is leaving a residue in your hair which can result in a major build up. Wax is famous for doing that, that’s why I asked if they’d used wax.. There’s even a chance that when she washed your hair she didn’t completely rinse out the shampoo, that can leave a sticky residue as well. Whatever she’s doing something isn’t right. I wouldn’t take the word of someone who says everything is fine when you have to go on KZbin and to ask is something supposed to be something or not.. I wouldn’t even go back to her period.. I don’t know if she’s a friend or you’re paying her to take care of your hair and if that be the case of course she’s going to say everything is cool because she wants your money.. I’ve had my hair for a year and I’ve used multiple gels to retwist my hair, some made my hair flake some made it itch but I have never had my hair to be left sticky. Anyway I hope that everything works out for you.

[@Peaceful_Vegan_Warrior]

Happy new year fam!

[@MrTaeLove]

Happy New Years! 🙏🏾

[@kinqqe1665]

I’m a month in today !

[@ljrocks904]

I want locs like polo g anybody got estimate on how much locs he has

[@ryankinard8909]

6 months in 🔥✊🏿

[@clifordmichaud7364]

Your head may be big. 😂😅 I fell offended 😅

[@juey1088]

How many locs you have?

[@MrTaeLove]

I have no clue proly around 95 to 105 I’m lost Locs throughout the journey so I stop keeping track

[@lofi5992]

if your stylist isn’t giving this information, find a new stylist fr💀

[@diior6blocka764]

some people do theirs at home

[@lofi5992]

@@diior6blocka764 very true, thank you

[@scorpleeon]

Baby head lol shades of phinneas and ferb

[@taelove16]

You stole me name! Lol jk it's nice to see another Tae Love

[@MrTaeLove]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾