Why I Combed Out My Locs..

[@indiashante1560]

I mean you got them you were 10 years old so I can understand wanting to experiment and see your hair without them. Makes sense to me.

[@tmona80]

Makes sense to me as well.

[@sp4rk772]

I'm 12 and my parents won't let me but I want to take them out but if I do they won't let me use any hair products they buy so I would have to buy them for myself 😔😔

[@jhaniyam5089]

n o s t a l g i a s u b s I feel like that’ll happen to me if I decide to take mike out

[@nasrick]

i understand.you still fine though

[@ABaby-rd8zo]

n o s t a l g i a s u b s I’m 15 and I have locs too and want to take them out also. I really feel for you girl

[@xoLia555]

You’re stunning with the locs without the locs sheesh 😍

[@NessaShani]

Alliah Always thanks so much 😘

[@khaliyahliyah6444]

Your hair looks so great omg❤❤ theres nothing wrong with change. Hell you only live once

[@CherokeeMoor]

Prepare yourself for the hateful comments (in person and online) about how you hate yourself for straightening your hair. I’ve been natural about 15 years and loced for almost 2. I’m always amazed by how complete strangers feel so comfortable telling black women how we should wear our hair.

[@DJZhayBaeBliss]

thank you

[@PeaceNotPerfextion]

Yep

[@desilake1387]

I had my locs for over 20 years and did the same thing (cut/combed) in July. My sister's helped me. I'm 52 now. It was my intention to cut them when I turned 50 but I wasn't ready. When I was ready and took the steps. I have no regrets.

[@m.t.cochran7004]

18 years! I just cut/combed out my LOCS. A little scared but EXCITED...

[@Shotta415]

From what I see, I'm thinking your able to pull any hairstyle even a fade and still look like 10 dimes =ing 100🔥🔥🔥

[@nyecore]

You should do a video with your parents on why they decided to let you loc your hair

[@UnknownAncient0101]

Sometimes life events will lead you to make much needed changes. Continue to do what's best for you💛💛

[@friedajohnson7152]

Long locs are a lot of work I do admit, but I don't think I'll ever get rid of gorgeous locs. I really like my locs. They are down to my waist now and it was truly a journey to get here. So, I'll keep them. Especially, since I don't have the desire to ever, ever put heat in my hair again.

[@TheRealValentinas]

Black hair is so versatile. I know you mentioned you saved your locs. Will you ever reattach them?

[@NessaShani]

Valentina Sherice yes! in the future i definitely will reattach.

[@nasrick]

@@NessaShani are you bi racial?

[@DJ-NHERG]

Gorgeous either way I'm thinking of starting my loc journey I'm so tired of my hair weaves,wigs, straight hair etc now I think I need to do it just scared of that beginning process

[@logicalcritik2144]

@INDIGO...you will be fine. I didn't do the big chop because i didn't have chemicals in my hair. If your hair is already natural, just trim it and start where you are.

[@DJ-NHERG]

@@logicalcritik2144 thanks sis 🥰 I'm definitely going to do it timing is everything 🙏🏾🖤

[@DJZhayBaeBliss]

You have the option to change your mind at any given time. It’s your life and your decision and do what you want to make you happy.

[@gbran919]

Your rationale for taking your locs out makes so much sense. I didn't grow up with locs. I was always a loose natural and from 14 - 32, 12 years, I cared for my hair myself and really learned how to care for it loose. If I hadn't had that experience before loc'ing my hair I probably wouldn't keep locs for very long myself. I hope you have fun as you continue to explore all that your hair can do.

[@shawnmarieandrews35]

I dont even have dreads and watched your videos 😂😂 so either way queen im tuned in!! Lol

[@rikawhite2750]

I loved this. Yes I originally came to your page for loc inspo, but I definitely became a fan of you, your brand and videos especially the makeup ones. Excited to see your brand expand now with loose natural hair!!

[@zomorahkennedy873]

Your hair looks amazing, and I think that you made the best decision for yourself. I started my loc journey recently but deep down I knew that I missed my loose natural hair. I was disappointed because I did not start the loc journey for a long time, and when I asked my sister what she thought, she said, "It's just hair do what you want." That was enough for me. Since I was still early in the process I didn't lose that much hair, but it felt great that I was back to myself. So to you and to anyone else who reads this, DO what you want to do with YOUR HAIR

[@mariahs4138]

Love love loved your video. I didn’t realize you got them so young. Choosing to start my locs took years of though to commit. I’m excited to see your journey learning your natural loose hair!

[@jasminelynn9703]

I started following you a month before I started my loc journey, for tips and such, and I made 3 months on Monday... I think it’s so powerful for you to know what you want & take control of that change because it’s what makes YOU happy! You still are BOMB sis and I’m still gonna be faithfully watching your videos because your content is still legit!

[@atrailofsparkles]

Do what's best for you... I'm glad I got to see this because I just did starter locs on my 6yr old she wanted them after I started watching videos looking to make the journey myself. She's extremely tender headed and never wants her hair done. You were a great inspiration and I'm gonna show her this so she has all the information needed for her decision. By her being so young I'm worries she'll regret her decision and want to remove them but I want to fully support her decision on wearing and loving her natural hair despite her age. Thanks for this

[@themultiplex1161]

Still a beautiful young woman and I cut my locs after 9 years needed a new start the growth was stagnant so will be redoing them and maintain them better this is my third time

[@LoveHeavenly]

Your hair looks lovely! You go girl! You got my support! I appreciate you being very real and true to yourself. I'm 9 months into my loc journey. I was a loose natural for four years before that and did my own hair. Your hair looks great now and I'm glad you took the step to change your hair after so many years and try something new. I'm doing the same now and looking forward to my journey.

[@NessaShani]

Ashley Chandler thank you & good luck on your journey beautiful 💓

[@storiesbynaima]

I commend you for doing what you feel is best for you! I know a lot of people are against combing out locs but I love that you have the confidence to follow your heart! You are beautiful and your spirit is beautiful. Please keep making videos! I love you and your channel!

[@Paradyce.A-CEO]

I recently cut and comb mine after 2years and I still have so much healthy hair and I’m so happy about my decision ❤️

[@trutru432]

Woah!! I just watched your other video of you retwisting your locks and OMG 😍 you look amazing!!! You should be a model honestly. Loved your locks too ,I think this look is just vibrant on you!!

[@TheSoaringSeawardFamily]

I started my locs a year ago and i watched ton of your videos , saw you on Pinterest , ig etc . So when the video popped up that you was cutting them i was shocked and couldn’t wait to click and here your truth. I stopped editing my video just to watch this by the way but like i said i am proud of you for following ur heart !!!!!

[@curilocs]

I appreciate your transparency! Like I said, you were locspiration for me but I get it. I went 12 years with my hair relaxed or permed and did the straight look a long time. Prior to 12, natural long hair. So I came to locs after that time just how you came to your loose natural hair. I respect it. And you are easy to listen to so I’m still looking forward to your videos.

[@NessaShani]

Curilocs 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@Joy_LaFaye]

Great video!! I can relate to you in many levels! I’ve been locked for 13 years this time around. First time, 3. I’m on here of course because, I’m definitely thinking about combing mine out. I won’t though until I’m 100% sure. As you said, when it’s time, you’ll know!.. My loctrican gave me similar advice if I decide to comb them out. You seem like a really amazing lady with a great future!! Your beautiful inside and out, with or without locs!!! You exude greatness!!! ❤️Blessings!!🤗

[@corishawright-mckenna1402]

I also cut mines after 12 years...no regrets. Stay beautiful :)

[@ayannat7538]

You decided to end your journey and I got the inspiration to begin 💛

[@feodiente9460]

Same....I feel the exact opposite

[@Briham]

You are so stunning! I had my locs for about a year and a half and I love them but I just couldn't stop thinking about my loose hair. I have really long hair and combing out tiny locs is a task. I'm on week 2 now of taking them down. But I love your haircut and I'm also considering cutting my hair really short too. Thank you for making this q&a!

[@tiffany-of4mp]

Completely understand why you cut them! I had been doing my own hair since 6 years old...I went to the salon but I did up keep of my hair and my moms...I love doing hair now because of that but I began my loc journey last year because I discovered that my natural hair is fragile, I’m getting older, I’ve always wanted them, it’s ease of use to swim and workout daily as I do, and I like doing other people’s hair all the time NOT my own...I also have no regrets...you’re gorgeous! XOXO 😘

[@Luvlee92]

Started watching you because I just started my loc journey. I have been on the natural hair journey for years now I hope you enjoy your new journey sis congratulations 🎉.

[@momandnas3788]

I still think you’ll miss them though . My best friend combed hers out about a year ago and now she complains almost everyday about missing them .

[@kingjones4149]

I'm happy for you! I grew up with my regular hair! I just cut my hair February seventeenth! Now it's about that time to lock my hair up! Been thinking about dreads for the past few years! So now its time! This dread journey is new to me! But I'm excited!

[@Chimiri88]

Just stumbled to this video. Don't know what your locs look like before, but you are gorgeous. You are gorgeous with any hair.

[@shanthelocdnurse]

You are so young, have had awesome experiences, and have so much wisdom Queen. Love love love your transparency. Thanks for sharing your story. You are naturally beautiful, inside and out.

[@tokismth319]

drop the makeup routine queen!

[@timmyo911]

Again You're Still A Beautiful Woman With Or Without Locs!

[@franciscakwankye9913]

the part where you said when you know you want to do something, you have got to do it. this got me. I am now staring my locs and I am searching for excuses. but the actual reason is that I just know that I want them and I will need to get them at some point. Although your video is talking about something completely opposite to mine. but it made me understand that when it is truly time for something, nothing can hold you back from slipping into it. Anyways, your hair is amazing regardless. lots of love

[@LaiTV_]

I've had my locs for 8 years now and I got them when I was 7 and I've been through my journey with them and I couldn't get the thought out of my head about combing them out and your video really helped me put things in perspective about my decision.

[@9millaminah]

Enjoy your new hair!!! Have fun! Maybe do a “favorite go to styles since combing out locs” video

[@Chap641]

Good luck,Vanessa. You dont have to have it all figured out. One day at a time life is fluid,ever changing. I'll still be checking out your vids,you were my Loc muse,but I will live. Lol

[@natrlgrl]

Lol

[@AliciaLeShay]

Thank you for sharing. I also had mine for all my life since second grade to age 20. I combed them out right before my 20th bday. It’s a fresh beginning ❤️ I love how much I related to this video

[@kamillepierce7271]

Did you loose a lot of hair

[@AEJeart]

I’m glad I found this video. Because although I’ve only had mine for 1.5 years and I’m at that point now. I appreciate your transparency.

[@victoriamarilyn]

Your hair looks amazing!

[@marlenemicou9507]

So much knowledge and wisdom spoken here! Enjoy your new do ma'am

[@nicolethompson2234]

Beautiful❤️Do you boo! Whatever you do always looks great. You are wise beyond your years keep up the great videos💕

[@keyabaker7925]

I got mine when I was 2 and combing them out have been difficult and annoying. I’m honestly excited to experiment with my natural hair. 16 years is a long time to have one hairstyle and even though the people in my house aren’t okay with me taking out my hair I’m excited to be doing it :))

[@TheSoaringSeawardFamily]

You still look amazing i love ur hair either way ! Great job following your heart

[@NessaShani]

The Soaring Seaward Family thank you so much!

[@mandyb9287]

Love Your Video And Transparency Your Hair Looks Great💗

[@portia1554]

I like how you addressed why you cut out your locs, it was very genuine and ill stay subscribed :)

[@BlaxKid22]

I like that you had the courage to make a change. This was cool to watch, thank you.

[@YeaImNotTheOne]

its your hair at the end of the day! You owe no explanations but thank u for discussing

[@SKlocs25]

Great video queen, your locs we’re dope but this new look really fit you fr. be blessed and stay true to yourself.

[@mzju99akn0txchick4]

Either way your hair is beautiful. Your locs inspired me to start my own. I was in shock when you cut them. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.💕💕💕

[@rakimschannel5870]

You look very beautiful and as long as you happy that’s all that matters..... I started my loc’s 4 months ago and it’s the best decision I made I was over the natural hair and the weave..... To much money to just maintain with my natural hair and weave..... But thank you for the truth cuz I was confused on why you did it

[@StarC2233]

Smh oh heck no...you have so much patience! I have locs and if I ever want them gone I'm cutting them!!😂 you look great sis!

[@CraftingWithTopaz]

I'm you 22,000 subscriber! Your locs and natural curly hair are both amazing

[@sweetythevenin4385]

That makes sense If you were really young when you started your loc journey I get it. You have to be happy and free. You had it since you were 10 it all adds up now

[@Liberators93]

That lip color is soo pretty on you.

[@nocturnalnikkole3448]

You look great either way. Kinda going to miss the locs though I'm seeing more people on here combing them out this year. I plan to keep mine till I'm 60 then I may rock a TWA for the rest of my life.

[@Mikoexoh]

Honestly I loved your locs but this loose hair is soo pretty you look so much younger and happy 😍🔥🙏🏽

[@mazznaturals]

Your young so well done for lasting 12 years with Locs. Change is good your my daughters age Wow! 22!!!!! It makes perfect sense to change your hair. When I was your age I changed my hair almost every week lol 😂. You look beautiful with or without Locs you go girl the hairstyle really suits you! 👌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MsCouve]

I’m only a year in and you are such an inspiration!!!!! I’m happy you stayed true to yourself. If my edges start thinning or something goes wrong i am cutting mines off immediately! I hope to keep them for 5-10 years because I can also see myself going back short as I have been for the majority of the last decade lol oh yeah my profile pic 🤣🤣🤣 but I’m enjoying the process thus far. I have wanted locs for 10 years and I’m finally here lol

[@NayNay-gp9he]

You look great no matter why style you have..I love your voice its sweet.

[@ybfromoblock3381]

I never thought id think about cutting my dreads and would be baffled at people cutting theirs. Ive had dreads for 3 years and the thoughts are stomping me.

[@Author_Kharisma]

I'm am almost done with the loc takedown process. It has been much easier with oil only. The water makes my hair revert more which makes it harder to remove.

[@brooklynforever1990]

Your journey is just that, yours! if anyone can't understand that it doesn't matter. I say this someone who has been loc'd for 20 years.

[@Kristmaz808]

Your hair looks nice 👍🏿 remember at the end of the day it's just hair

[@BlaxKid22]

❄️Kristmaz808 🙌🏽

[@taylorgarner2471]

You're gorgeous! Losing the locs honestly makes you look a lot younger. Still gorgeous either way! Blessings on your loose natural journey.

[@PeaceNotPerfextion]

You’d look great with any style💜 Change is good... people live their hair fantasy through others and that’s ok too, it’s more of a compliment when people ask “why’d you cut, lock, unlock, dye etc. your hair... as long as people are respectful it’s cool... final thought: it’s hair, it’s not that serious ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

[@mzmuzyk]

You sound like monice from love n hip hop! I turned away while the video and had too to make sure😂😂😂 you’re gorgeous locks or no locks .... and that makeup 💄 😩😩😩😩😍😍🙌🏽

[@MelloneeKecia]

You’re natural hair and hairstyle 💁🏾‍♀️ looks pretty on you 👍👏🤗. I’m definitely going to continue watching your videos

[@ondreatorrence4322]

You are lovely. I have locs and I know at some point I will cut them off . I love them, but we can do whatever we want with our hair when we want to . It's okay to want to change

[@fatimasg1]

You look so pretty 😍. Hair looks lovely.

[@simplykamara8585]

I’m 12 and had mines for 7 years and I feel the same wayyy but I’m scared to take them out

[@SparklyZee]

do it if you really want to! im in the process of taking mine out, still a bit scared.. but excited to have a new look.

[@youtube.comybvv]

You're still look cute with the loose natural hair. It's so weird that I'm watching this video then get a Pinterest notification and your picture pops up in it

[@Crownlake02]

This is a look sis. Glowing and all! Currently combin my babies out, my attachment is no longer with them

[@lynnbaby7121]

Beautiful either way!!! ❤️

[@djtonkanyc]

Thanks for sharing your story. I just took out my locs yesterday I can relate to your story

[@Mikelafication]

Did you experience more breakage when you combed your hair dry vs wet?

[@ericbryant6168]

You’re still my wallpaper. you’re everything Ive ever wanted in life

[@theonlypdl]

Girlllllllllllll the gorgeousness in this video! 😍🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You are Stunning! But I relate to this video because I had sisterlocs for 7 years and finally cut them 2016. It was honestly time. Some people don’t understand people with locs get tired too!

[@kneenee71]

I’ve been watching your videos from time to time. Never knew you were in Bridgeport Ct. I grew up there. Lived there for 12 yrs . Went to Central Magnet High School.

[@spacediof]

That silk press looks great

[@cynthiaking2934]

Great video! You're beautiful either way!

[@christyalbersen2549]

You're locs are very beautiful❤💖 but the hair cut is also beautiful😚💯

[@ladylexxxxx7279]

Ur beautiful with or without locs . simple stay beautiful queen. 💋❤

[@lilbit5672]

Since 10 years old now I understand. See I loc my dreads after I turn 18 years old, tht was the deal with my mother she felt like since I was 18 or turning 18 and I was out of night school I could do whatever with my hair, and she really didn't have any control over what to do with m6 hair anymore. See as a kid I really had no choice, and she felt tht I wasn't ready, so I had the weaves, well braids, doobies, and shit like tht, but she made an agreement with me, and thts what happen. I tried locking it before tht but she wasn't haven't tht, she made me take them out, and I loc well started my loc journey when I turn 18, I'm now 31, took about maybe 2 or 3 years for perms to grow out my hair and for my locs to become dreads, so I now understand why u took yours out. At 10 you started yours, I think if I had start I may have took mind out as well

[@shanicadees9787]

Live your best life!!

[@kierasamiie280]

Sis you look beautiful both ways😍❤️

[@NessaShani]

Kiera Samiie thank you gorgeous

[@monicajackson6387]

I had my first set of locs for 4.5 years and I got tired of them so 12 yrs is a long time

[@rozchristopherson648]

Just make sure you don’t destroy your loose natural hair with pressing, relaxers, weaves, etc.

[@jamesbelle9688]

By the way the way you got your hair right now looks really really nice God bless you

[@vanessaf98]

Loved this, so stunning

[@jamesmitchell1331]

When I cut my loc’s I felt good ppl even said I look better An younger lol, but as time went on I started missing my loc’s an I started growing them again. My loc’s now are skinny an not thick an full like the first time I grew them an it made me think that if I didn’t cut them my loc’s would be to my feet . 12 years is a long time an I really can see your facial features now an yes you are still a beautiful woman!!!!

[@ryanstevenson6300]

She is beyond beautiful

[@jamesbelle9688]

I know that's right you go girl yaya

[@audreythomas3324]

I'm glad you made the right choice for yourself 🤗🙏🙏🙏💖

[@tntreactions]

You look beautiful either way! Loving the new hair!!!