The REAL Reason Why Black Women Are Combing Out Their Locs!

[@juliaseazar]

Before I watch the video I'd like to give my theories lol! Amongst the ones combing out their locs: - 10% might be retaining length as a shortcut to the traditional hustle of the loose natural hair journey - 20% might not want to deal with the lint -20% might not be happy with their locs because of bleaching consequences(harsh and thinning hair) and/or might have kept on treating their locs like loose hair and applied products that over time caused gummy gunk. - 20% might not have gone through the organic process thus weren't really ready for what locs imply (aka the downside of instant locking and extensions) so they just grew tired of the lifestyle and retracted - 10% just followed the trend and now it's not really convenient anymore - 10% decided to go the organic route but are growing impatient and don't really want to wait to see them grow - 10% chose the wrong thickness and want to start over

[@LocinwithCB]

I had to pin your comment, one of the best comments I’ve seen thus far on this topic! Bravo! 👏🏾 👏🏾👏🏾

[@juliaseazar]

@@LocinwithCB Thank you hihi🥰🥰🥰

[@bangbangsomni]

These are all valid tbh and most of the points stated here is why I’m a bit scared, for the lack of a better word, of getting locs

[@nro9261]

Your theory doesn't account for those of us who started and stopped our loc journeys for Spiritual reasons. For us, locs were never about vanity, length retention, or trends.

[@NolaDarling333]

I think we are to obsessed with what other people want to do with their hair

[@nokiahmotorz01]

I'm combing out my locs atm after almost 6 years. One reason that I didn't really see represented here is that for some of us, locs are really representative of a stage of our lives, and if that stage was painful or traumatic, combing them out or cutting them can be a way of freeing yourself from that

[@CookWithStephh]

That's what I'm contemplating. I grew my locs in a time of pain. Sometimes I want to cut them off but it's been 6 years and I would hate to start over at 31 years old lol

[@nro9261]

Same here. I lost two of the closest people to me and I just felt heavy and I needed to purge.

[@fatimamathews]

Thanks for speaking for the minority of us that are on a spiritual growth journey & cut our locks because of the trauma and pain attached. We are releasing that which no longer serves us. I cut mine on my 20th anniversary March 2023 & feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders literally & figuratively!

[@eddiexhey]

this is me. I loc'd my hair while I was postpartum, depressed, my grandma died at the time. did not want to deal with my thick loose natural hair which is high maintenance for me.

[@bymmim]

Same here! I'm combing out 5 years after I started my loc journey. Haven't lived anything traumatic though, this 5 years where amazing. But, I've grown so much that the locs don't match the new me that is emerging.

[@ElisiasEvolution]

I love my locs, I don't miss my loose natural hair, I could never retain length that way wigs/weave. Part of the reason I got locd was because I did not want to conform to the Eurocentric standards ANYMORE. Its spiritual and a lifestyle for me.

[@LocinwithCB]

Yes! Same here..It made me literally sick to try to force myself into the Euro beauty standard. I feel I’m beautiful just the way God made me and my locs gave me the strength to really believe in myself.

[@fatimamanneh9432]

I was just about to write this comment only difference I used to wear box braids & wigs I love my locs 4 years loc’d not turning back

[@ElisiasEvolution]

@@LocinwithCB Yes I agree it gives you strength from within, also it wasn't cheap to buy hair either, looking back I couldn't be my true self bit embracing my hair properly.

[@ElisiasEvolution]

@@fatimamanneh9432 Yeah same can't go back to that, no way!

[@beottamurray3121]

yes

[@Nmendenh-rl6ej]

We aren’t entitled an explanation to anyone’s hair journey. BUT, THEY ARENT LOC’D IN! (Forgive my pun). 😂

[@LocinwithCB]

🤣🤣🤣

[@allycee8896]

Exactly.

[@aaliyahclark823]

The only style I really miss is twist outs. I LOVE a good fluffy twist out! But just the thought of detangling after wearing that style for a few days snaps me back to reality 😂. It's the very reason I loc'd in the first place. NO MORE COMBS 💕

[@LocinwithCB]

Giiiiiirl! You couldn’t tell me NOTHING when my fluffy twist out was behaving! 💅🏾 I can’t lie, I miss it…but then I think about all the WORK it takes to achieve that look and I yell out loud “ NOPE!!” And I go back to loving on my locs! Lol thank you for your comment Aaliyah ( such a pretty name!) ❤️ #teamnocomb

[@kaymay2024]

I think people are combing out locs because they want to grow their hair healthy to a certain length, then comb it out to try to keep/retain length 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@LocinwithCB]

You know what, I didn’t even think that could be a reason, BUT YOUR RIGHT! we have a lot of “ length obsessed” ppl hiding in the loc community. Thank you for your comment sis! ❤️

[@bella_Sylvia]

This is true. I know several people who have done this

[@Melody.i.e]

I wouldn’t advice anyone to install locs with the hopes of combining it out after retaining some length. From someone who has combed out her locs, I can tell you that it is Tedious doing that, and you might end up losing your hair if you’re not careful. TBH, combing out locs is not for the faint hearted. So if you’re trying to retain length, getting locs is not the answer.

[@JessieBanana]

That seems very odd since combing out locs is damaging in and of itself.

[@Melody.i.e]

@@JessieBanana combing out locs is not damaging in and of itself. It just has to be done with extra care and patience.

[@locktista2534]

Shaved my perm off in 1992 when it was called "crazy", not "Big Chop". I started this 2nd set myself 25 years ago. I've cut, colored, twisted, braided, knotted, curled, petaled, bunned, wrapped in yarn & ribbon, used jewelry, wire, shells, crystals, leather or satin cords, hats, headbands and scarves. Lately I cut a fringe in front and let the rest grow past my knees. Once it's long you can fake shorter lengths with styling. You can style the curls like a fro or afro puffs too. Loc'd for life!! When I get too old I'll cut them short or go short freeform. Never loved my hair so much. Every time I get bored it just means there's another level to explore. But that's me. Be happy with whatever you choose.

[@LocinwithCB]

I feel like if I was to meet you in person, I would feel so blessed to be next to such a dope human being! You shaved your head in the early 90’s 😨 yeah…your a bad ass and I’m so here got it! #queen

[@lorimcadoo5143]

Also the fact that trendy boho curly ends or loose curly locs have been all the rage and the texturism that's been entering the loc community to point where 4c starter locs are looked at as the "ugly stage" while type 3-4a starters are cute... It's disheartening not seeing a lot of loc'd folks with starter 4c non dyed locs receiving the same love but of course like you said you have to be an individual it really is like starting ALL over

[@LocinwithCB]

THIS!!! You are SPOT on! 🎯

[@maivej]

I'm not going to lie, I'm about to comb out my ends for these curly ends. But I fully admit that I'm greedy. I want the best of both worlds. I LOVE my 4C curls and I miss them. But I also love my locs and don't want to let them go. Plus I've noticed it's easier to do braided styles when the ends aren't blunt.

[@Geminiscreations]

I have 4c locs and thank you for saying this!!! I never called it an ugly stage because it wasn’t. It was transformation. The whole process is part of the journey. Locs are not a style they’re a LIFEstyle to be embraced! ❤ Now, I am currently in the process of combing them out after 4 years ((after NEVER thinking I would)). Energetically it was feeling like it was time for them to go and I was wondering why I was feeling that, but I recently got divorced and I’ve had them the length of my previous marriage and it’s time for the new. My locs got me throughhhh some thangs! I’m still encouraging friends to get them ((who are gonna be down for it)).

[@theintrovertednotary7528]

I will be Loc’d 6 years July 2023. I’ve thought about getting them cut and reattached for the parting. But I am scared of cutting and the detachment. I don’t think parting is that important to me at this point. I tried to start locs 20 years ago, and I wasn’t ready. My sister died almost 6 years ago, and I was ready for the journey. Locs are individual. My locs represent my blackness and my journey through life. I felt like a poser with braids and any type of weave. I felt like a complete fraud in a wig. This is by far one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. As a little black girl, you could of never convinced me that a black women could have hair down her back. She had to be mixed to have that. So it wasn’t even a goal. It wasn’t possible, shoulder length at best. I would perm the hell out of my hair, and then install braids. It was a lie! Black women can grow long hair, loc’d or loose. It takes time, patience and care. I didn’t loc my hair to achieve long hair. I loc’d my hair to find myself. I wanted to be true to myself. The length is just a positive side effect. Your journey, your hair, your decision. Agency.

[@LocinwithCB]

This was so wonderfully written!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🥹

[@janaekelis]

i am not locked but most of my fam is. and they've had locs since before i was born. i see this as people hopping on a trend and getting bored of it. i dont agree with questioning someone's journey but it hurts my feelings a bit. for us in the caribbean especially rastafari, a woman with locs says she is committed: she commits to her hair and will commit to you, her locs are to her ankles and twisted neatly. you can do extravagant styles with your locs. it shows maturity. having white locs at old age is a good thing! it means you've dedicated to this loc lifestyle and you are trustworthy. i appreciate this boom in locs for putting loc care online, something that was gatekept behind the community but im sad to see so many just dispose of this lifestyle they were obsessed with a couple years ago haha

[@LocinwithCB]

The way the Caribbean culture views locs is so beautiful! Thank you so much for commenting Janae, you blessed the comment section with wisdom and a fresh outlook! 🫶🏾

[@SAKEENAHNYC]

Locked Women combing out their locs & Natural girls relaxing their hair . The house is burning down rn 😂

[@LocinwithCB]

Omg!!! I just CACKLED!! 🤣🤣😂

[@curlslegitbaby2981]

Fake news

[@FemmedelaCaraibe]

13 years locked here.... I cant even i.agine having to deal with loose natural hair lol. Life is easy with my locs. I dont miss all the work of loose natural

[@LocinwithCB]

Maaaaan! I agree with you 1000% Having loose natural hair felt like a part time job for me! Lol 😫

[@raylynlucas5729]

I'm going on 7 years locd and this has been the best decision for me not only mentally but also money wise. I admit it was a struggle going thru the stages at first but as they grew out to where they are now there are days when I don't even stress about doing my hair because it's half down my back and easy to style. I'm going to be honest I think why there is this trend with combing out locs too is that video with someone cutting a dred and it had gunk in it. Now many bw are associating locs with being dirty again. However your supposed to wash your locs inbetween twists. To each her own though I feel so free with locs

[@micarae]

Wonderful insight! To each their own, but my locs are here to stay.😉

[@LocinwithCB]

💪🏾 yup, I feel you!

[@jamilexxfleming3815]

That’s why Chloe and Halle are soo important for the loc community

[@LocinwithCB]

YES!!!! THIS! You are ABSOLUTELY right! I hope they never get rid of their locs because they are such a significant asset to the loc community.

[@toyin2376]

For now....

[@true4585]

Stop making idols out of people!! Ugh

[@2GalyGirl]

Halle is removing her locs slowly and chloes hair looks shorter... so please lower your expectations of them. Their only human.

[@khai8868]

It's a hairstyle just like the rest no one is required to loc their hair and keep it like that

[@AfricanUrbnLegend]

I was natural before locking & locs was the best decision I ever made for myself. I spend way less time on my hair. When you go from an entire day to do your hair to 1-2 hours tops. it's amazing. I had family that were against me, locking, and I did what I felt was best, not what was trending.

[@channelogan86]

As I’m learning to embrace my locs is to recognize when I’m craving change and to process it. It maybe a deeper issue that needs address and accepting. I attempted combing my locs out 2 years ago and it was due to the following: 1. Going through a transformation mentally 2. Not recognizing myself internally/externally 3. Starting a new employment and wondering if I would be accepted with locs. By grace I caught a grip of myself and retwist the one I combed out. Now I have a story with representation one unique loc of many. I believe black women have been oppressed in so many way. That we begin to oppress ourselves not realizing we are truly free. Hence the crazy beauty standards “we” not society hold us to. Once we have recognized we have freedom deep within ourselves then we walk into acceptance and give other sisters permission to be free. Society definitely plays a major role in brain washing, but accountability falls within us. Do I decide to be trendy or stand on my personal moral integrity. I get it. It’s only hair, but what if the things we as women do to our hair reflects the inner us. Since once we crave change we go straight to our hair. Is it because we feel like we have the most control there. I don’t know, but it’s worth looking into.

[@luv-velvet]

i have been saying this for the longest !! i completely agree with you , there’s literally no better way to word this than u have.

[@teacherjennifferwhyte]

I want to comb mine out. I locked my hair when I found out I was going to be a grandma. The journey has been difficult to adapt to because I can't get a retwist as often as I would like. My hair needs work and I don't like looking messy all the time. If I knew how to retwist correctly and do many hairstyles, I would keep them. I'm just tired of the same hairstyles

[@amberabracadabra]

I’m literally growing my locs with the intentions of unraveling them to maintain length. I’m not concerned at all about what others think about my choice, it’s my hair and I think people take themselves too seriously because what made locs the most holiest of hairstyles that we should dare not experiment 😂 .. I just think it’s ridiculous to think once you start that journey that you should keep this style for life, it’s policing of one’s body and appearance. As long as people aren’t doing things to damage the chemical makeup of the hair I don’t see a reason of concern. I’ve grown my hair long by just rocking my Afro and every two years I’d cut my hair after it grows to shoulder length and for the life of me I just want to have the patience to grow it long so my solution is to loc up and unravel when I come to a satisfactory length. I’ve thought about keeping them bc they are starting to really form but I’ll make that decision when I get there. Definitely don’t want a group of people policing me because I’m supposed to stay loyal to their cause lol .. like yes it’s a glorious style but we are multifaceted beings with one life to life and I’d rather live on my own terms ☀️

[@PorsheNichelle]

I remember saying I would NEVER comb my Locs out. I loved them! Wellll after 1 year and 4 months I was doing just that 😂. My parts were a HOT mess. Ended up causing a lot of damage and hair loss 😢. I’m trying to get my hair back to a healthier fuller state now so I can get my Locs again and installed correctly.

[@carlac9782]

I have had locs well over 10 years. I like anyone with hair can imagine do not love them every day but they are still the best hair decision I ever made. I am not into styles and love to be in water. I knew from day one it was for life.

[@ocky88]

I’m guilty as charged. I made it 8 months into my loc journey and really REALLY missed my fro in its healthy state. I tried doing crochet hair styles on top of my locs and REALLY did not like the way it laid. My braid down pattern was too limited. The other reason is that I could not access my full scalp and I have dandruff issues. It started to feel gross in very specific parts no matter how often I washed. The final reason is that my parting was uneven af. I had some locs near my edges that were already being strained by the weight of the budding locs. So I decided to comb them out. I can always temporarily go back to a loc look using faux locs. If I ever start them again, I will go to a different loctician and ask for far more locs than 70.

[@runningvibes]

I don’t do anything to my locs (not even style them lol) but spray rose water a little oil now and then and wash like once a month lol. I retwist about every two-three months. If I was doing too much to locs then I might as well go back to loose natural and do all that work. Best decision I made because I’m too lazy to do my hair lol.

[@notsoshy28]

Thank you for this video because I just started my loc journey 11 months ago and I did all of my research, and I believe I am loc’d in, I absolutely love my locs and don’t miss being a loose natural at all, which I was for 15 years and was tired of doing my hair every single day with the up keep of the braid/twist outs, detangling, running from the rain, or humidity because any sign of that the shrinkage was real, I could go on and on. I started seeing people all of a sudden combing out their locs and wondered what was going on? I joined this community and said to myself, “I’m about to be alone”, but thought to myself, it is what it is, I went natural when no one in my community/family was natural so I can be loc’d doing the same if I had to. Being transparent I’m not gonna lie I was disappointed seeing this, but can understand people being loc’d for 10 plus years and wanting change so I will get over it

[@keeahb2401]

I've been loc'd for 3 yrs and have started combing mine out. My main reason is honestly because I want to🤷🏾‍♀️. I've do e just about every hairstyle and locs were no different. I also missed the level of versatility I had with being a loose natural.

[@daughterofaking1550]

Same Sis. I’ve had for 3 years and have a lot more to comb out. Is there any tips you wanna share from your combing out journey?

[@theinsidewoman4805]

Me too. 3 Years in March. I have always changed hairstyles and I am just ready to comb them out!

[@disneytoysr4fun975]

I agree sis! Another reason is that natural hairstylist are goin viral with their simplified wash and go routines and the girlies are feeling fomo! If i wanted to go back to loose hair i would just cut it and start over. Aint nobody got time to be combing out locs😂

[@LocinwithCB]

I said the same thing! I just don’t have the patience. I ain’t combing out nuffin’, I’m just gonna be rockin’ a baldy! Lol 👨🏽‍🦲

[@ndeadexter]

I just started my Microloc Journey and honey let me tell youuuuu !! This is a life long commitment for me!❤ once I installed these 260+ locs i knew i was in it for the rest of my life i love them

[@LocinwithCB]

260 PLUS locs!! 😮‍💨 Girl, u r my hero! It's incredible to hear how passionate you are about your Microloc journey. Embracing a lifelong commitment to something you love is truly inspiring. Keep rocking those with pride! ✊🏾 and thank you so much for watching and commenting, it means a lot to me.

[@ndeadexter]

@@LocinwithCB absolutely no problem 😊 your doing a fabulous job !! 👏🏾 keep up the amazing work

[@youngladylay]

I love my locs I don’t miss my loose natural hair at all that was way more work way more time, consuming and way more of a headache. I’ve been loose natural. My whole life only been locked for two years, and I am loving it.

[@andreanaelese]

I will say, there is a level of respect for ppl that comb out. Bc ain't no way I'm combing out 5 years of locs! I'd just cut them. Bc the patience it takes 🤌🏽

[@LocinwithCB]

Right! Like, I would give up after 1 hour talkin’ bout “ Bae, let me borrow yo’ clippers right quick!” 🤣

[@TEE18612]

A few years ago, I combed out mine so I could correct the parting. I'm not a stickler on "crispy" parts but I do have to have healthy loc sizes. This is where it's good to know the density of your hair on every area of your scalp. Needless to say, lesson learned and my locs today are flourishing. Great topic!

[@maivej]

I had mine combed out by a professional at about 6 months in to correct size and shape and immediately had it redone. No regrets. Now I'm planning to comb out the ends because I've always loved the way my ends curl.

[@alisiawilliams7390]

I'm 10 years natural and not locked. I still loved this video. You are halarious and so real. Preach girl. I'm sure this video helped a lot of men and women. God Bless you 2024!

[@FineNaturalHairROCKS]

This video was soooo GOOD! I'm currently a loose natural, and I've never been loc'd, but the title of your video made me want to CLICK IN! Your locs are SOOO BEAUTIFUL btw!! 😍

[@LocinwithCB]

Thank you and you are GORGEOUS!! Thank you for blessing my comment section with your insight and positive vibes. If you ever decide to loc your hair, make sure you keep up with my channel so I can give you encouragement if you need it! ❤️

[@mybeasley2442]

Love YOU! OMGOSH! 😀😉 I am almost 18 months in and at about the 12 month mark, thought about starting over once because I installed with two strand twists but felt I should have started with braidlocs because the twists formed horrible bunching. But I decided to just trust the process and ride it out. So glad I kept going. My locs are looking really good now! A lifer here!! 😍🤩😍

[@LocinwithCB]

I ❤️ you Beasley, you always bring the positive vibes to me channel. 18 months in?? I’m so proud of you! 🥹 keep going!!

[@AShasa35]

I am so glad you left this comment. I am at 17 months mark and I like my locs. I could not go back to loose natural. However, I did start with two strand twists as well and some of my locks are bumpy/ lumpy. So it's good to know that they will overtime will get better. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@IamShaunnaNakice]

Hey girl! So i see this trend and i dont understand why. But it is not for me to understand. My locs was the best hair decision ever and I am almost 5 years in and i am not going back.

[@kndawsey]

Seeing the same trend, it not about the fade but the lifetime vibes. I've been locd for a year & 5 months some people have told me I've inspired them to start locs.

[@AshaCattette]

I’m combing out my last 14 locs that I installed on myself after 5.5 years and as much as I loved them I’m tired of the excess weight of them on my neck, my hair not drying in a reasonable amount of time and I genuinely miss the lightness I feel with my natural hair. I didn’t notice how heavy my hair was until I combed out half my head and how much I missed getting to see my grey hair come in as I’ve gotten older. I’ve done the full gamut of hair styles from perms to twa and now locs but after going through grief and loss, my locs are a marker of a dark time of my life that I’m not in anymore.

[@MsKismetNoRegrets]

This was so dope! I left the crack in 99’ and loc’d in 2004 until 2021. For 16 that became a part of my identity and I NEVER thought I would cut them. After my granny passed, My body’s response to the loss caused my locs to thin a bit. I felt like my locs literally were weighing me down. I cut not combed cus all the grief and loss was in my hair. Maybe the journey will bring me back again one day ❤

[@t.k7589]

You are right having locks is not a joke my first year I learned the biggest lesson ever I left conditioner in my hair by the product of Cantu the whole day till the next day, with a scarf wrapped over it the next day I tried to rinse it out, and my hair smelled like mildew for the next four years I pushed through and kept detoxing my hair and I’m nine years strong. within seven years I started combing out the ends because it was the ends of my first year of having them built up of mildew so some are shorter than the others and my profile picture does me no justice, but they are very beautiful and healthy today I am nine you’re strong The journey has been real. I started them to have a sense of my ancestors when they were captured during slavery days because they were forced to undo their natural beauty which is their crown and I long for the crown so I stuck through and it was well worth it.

[@hotchocolategirl1der]

I've been natural since 1996. Locs are a serious commitment that I'm still not ready for, but I'm considering it. In the mean time, I love taking care of and styling my loose natural hair.

[@daughterofaking1550]

I am currently combing out my locs after 3 years. I had loose curly hair and find that having locs is higher maintenance than loose hair. It’s not what people think. Also, they get so heavy over time and i’ve been having a lot of headaches because of the weight. It took me 6 hours one time to style my hair and it made me realize how time consuming it is. Also people don’t mention of the lints that can get caught in your hair and it’s more difficult to dry than loose hair.

[@Valley__]

After 3 years the lint is why I’m in the process of combing mines out. The back has so much white lint !! 😢

[@blu_rey8656]

@@Valley__It is the oils and product that most people with locs put in their hair which causes lint/debris to embed and remain in the loc. I don’t know who came up with putting all these oils in our hair and worry about so much moisture. Did our parents put oil or grease in our hair for maintenance? Go ahead and learn the valuable lessons.

[@Valley__]

@@blu_rey8656 I’m actually just over them I also didn’t put a ton of products thanks 🙏🏽

[@letsshopaboutit]

Loc’d for at least 13 years. No regrets! 💜

[@LocinwithCB]

I love that! 🥹🫶🏾

[@AncientSoul99]

Sis we want a skincare video cuz yours is refreshing 🤎

[@LocinwithCB]

Really? Thank you! Ok, imma make one…🤔

[@MedMom993]

Me crying hard & looking at all my old pics of my waist length locs 😂😭 im still in my starter phase 3 months on my 2nd set. That first 6-7 yrs was everything🥲🥹 but i had to let it go! I felt better afterwards. Loving the journey all over again ❤

[@LocinwithCB]

Waits length, that’s my goal! I’m sure your locs were beautiful!

[@MedMom993]

@@LocinwithCB Indeed, just like yours, & trust you'll be Waist/tail length B4 you know it 🩷 Subscribed 🥰

[@lindawilliams2716]

Before I decided to begin my loc journey, I wore a buzz cut for 2 years, after stopping years of relaxers. Now I'm 10 years into my loc journey. There's no turning back for me. I'm one of the "parts don't matter to me" people. As long as my hair and scalp are healthy and moisturized I could care less about the "grid".

[@elliemichel7560]

Great video sis. I was a loose natural for 7 years! My hair should have retained so much more length. I know with Locs I save time and I’ll sabe my retention! Great video

[@LocinwithCB]

7 years! Come through commitment!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Thank you luv! ❤️

[@bmine27]

I was natural before locing my hair. But I went through a period of just not doing anything to my hair. I love my locs soooo much but my scalp is so inflamed and nothing is helping. But I will say that they have helped me to embrace my natural hair in general and not care how big it gets when it dries or how the curls look. My locs were perfect to me, they were all sizes. Far from perfect. I’m def going to miss them. They increased my confidence in myself and just not giving af about other people’s opinions.

[@laurynjaneai858]

I just recently combed my 3 month old locs out. Trusted a family member to start me and she didn’t do the size or the parts that I asked for. I refused to be unhappy and I’m gonna have these for the rest of my life. Plus it took me 5 days to combine them out. If I ever decided I didn’t want them anymore I’m cuttin them bad boys off🫡 Back to the baby locs

[@venicegraham2580]

I love my locs! Had them for 3 years. Unfortunately, I have postpartum hair loss. I am going to wait a few months after combing them out to go back to locs

[@dbermudez7471]

I started my locs in 2017 with mini braids by 2021 they were mid back length and beautiful but some of the roots were not strong enough in my opinion espically in my crown area so December of 21 comb them out. I restarted my journey again August 1 2022, this time with the much thicker roots and locs and I am very happy with them no turning back.

[@mzhappyfree7688]

I want to start my kids locs over so we are slowly combing them out but babeeeee I can’t imagining these sister locs ever coming out

[@reyasaint]

A lot of the girls combing out their locs, gor locs because the algorithm was showing them beautiful locs (ironically) during lockdown aha, myself included! And im ready to get rid of mine too, mainly because of imbedded link which really bothers me and I want a straight hair look (So yes spot on two points you raised!)

[@SunshineFL]

Im 21/2 years in with my locks. Love them I will never cut them unless I developed scalp issues. Which I have never had and don’t expect to have as I take care of them and my internal health

[@LocinwithCB]

I love to hear it!! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@flossyraven]

💯

[@brejayelle]

I’m 2.5 years loc’d and the journey has been beautiful. I started my journey knowing if and when I decided my journey was over, I was NOT combing them out. I have not the time. I started my journey after a really low point in my life, and they have done more for me than I ever expected. At this point, the weight is a lot and my scalp is suffering. Planning to cut them for my 35th in a few weeks but will likely be back because I truly love my loc’d hair.

[@cyyrious]

I can’t commit to locs but I been wanting them for almost 20 yrs I love them

[@soulfullyroyalnita]

Hey girl heyyy!! You are just so funny per usual always enjoy!! “Comb them out” haha! I agree with all your reasonings beyond why some women leave the journey and that’s okay! Like you said their body/hair do as they so choose lol.. I concur with the researching though to ensure you truly in it.. I started my own locs , dye and style! I moisturize my locs from the inside out, so I don’t do products I understand that this isn’t the case for many people.. my locs aren’t above all lol however I do the inner work and they are thriving to my liking! Wouldn’t dare pick a new set! I’m in this for the long haul. I understand we change as people but it’s a far fetched idea for me! It’s hair, but it’s deep for me! Keep uplifting women and hearing their truths whatever that may be! In this world it’s just good to be heard even if you aren’t entirely on a person page! Keep it coming, have a beautiful week ahead hun 💝

[@LocinwithCB]

Your vibe is so dope Nita, you truly are a beautiful soul! Thank you for being YOU! ❤️

[@yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041]

The main thing stopping me from loccing up is the fear of missing my afro

[@LocinwithCB]

Yes, there’s something magical about a Afro…I’m not even gon’ lie!

[@shirley444]

I had locs before but I took care of them badly with bleaching no maintenance and I CUT them out. It was so badly bleached and locs were falling out and my hair was so damaged that I just shaved my head clean bald & started over. I learned so much about myself with a bald head. I was so young back then but being older now with the knowledge, time,resources and money I have, I want to start over my journey. My hair is at a doable length and natural for me to just add human hair loc extensions. But this time around I’ll only bleach the ends and not the entire head multiple times (if I even do decide to bleach, I love having dark brown, black hair) The loc journey isn’t for everyone and if people want to not experience it, that’s their prerogative and it doesn’t take away from their black or woman identity. Love the vid, just subscribed

[@EverymanPlaylist]

#3 is the reason I’m currently combing out my daughters and starting over. They’re parts are all over the place and some locs are thicker than others. Plus my oldest daughter (8) is becoming self-conscious because she sweats her retwist out within days. So this time, we’re going with interlocked microloc with an actual grid. I’ve been loc’d for 12 years now!

[@whitneyjoy4744]

I’ve enjoyed having locs since I first got them a couple of years ago. But, I’m ready to switch it up and try new styles.

[@LocinwithCB]

Sometime a switch up is all we need to feel brand new again and I’m loving that for you! 🥰

[@cevertt66ce]

My parting is off working from more of a free form synthetic locs that I converted to human hair loc extensions. However, I'm NOT giving up on my locs, I love them! ♥️

[@gizellecarr5892]

I feel like she is speaking to me. I totally agree with all six reasons with her❤...

[@Flower.Power.1996]

I was working a job that was incredibly stressful. I needed to but them off because I will have no hair before I have unhealthy hair. Plan to grow them back at the end of the year!

[@tomikiawells6780]

The thought of combing out my locs has crossed my mind but i know it's not a true thought so I disregard it. I went "natural" about 18 years ago, cut my hair down to about an inch(I'd done it before) the plans this time was to get locs as I'd wanted them for sometimes but I realize I wasn't ready. So after about 14 years of a puffball, I cut it again wore a somewhat tapered swoop do than a little over a year knew I was ready for my locs. But first I braided it with medium braids down to mid back to get use to the weight and 6 months later started my locs. It's been 4 years and I love them, yes, I have thought of letting them go but those thoughts are usually when the refresh redo has grown out, I'm picking out lint which I rarely get or a special event I'm to go to occurs and I don't know how to style it, I do my hair myself unless one of those special occasion happens, I don't know what to quite do with it than I go to my niece who's been a beautician for over 20 years. Honestly, after 4 years I only wash and condition my hair if it's retwist time I put about a tablespoon of leave in conditioner(usually has rosewater, black castor, shea butter or something else good doe my hair in it)mixed with about a tablespoon of hair oil in a bottle of 16 oz water spray bottle to hydrate as I retwist and I don't part it i gather the hair neatly around the loc and retwist. I like different size locs but they are mostly medium size. Now that they are about mid back I've realized I have to do more. So a few months ago I purchased a soft hood dryer, can't let it naturally dry as much any more due to the length it will sour(learn that one time the hard way). Also, i will be oiling my scalp and new growth more once a month. Retwist is about every 3-4 months so I'm hopeful that extra oil will keep the older hair looking more conditioned and hydrated. Locs are a commitment in my opinion and experience and something not to enter into lightly.

[@LocinwithCB]

Omg! Thank you so much for posting this Tomikia, I’m sure other locd beauties is goninf to read about your journey as well as your loc regiment apply other daily life! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Deola.bellaree]

I’ve had my loc for 7 years, I never thought I’ll comb my loc. people will always ask if I’m not tired and I’d boldly say no I’m not.. it’s a journey lol. I have now decided to loose them out because I think it’s time to let go lol

[@lovelasnow]

Currently combing out my locs, my mother told me to lock my hair because I have a sensitive scalp and don’t like my hair getting done. Gat locks she said, it will always be presentable she said, it’s less work and maintenance than keeping it loose she said. Well I say she was wrong I can’t brush out my hair whenever I want, I can’t make giant puffs when going out, I can’t quickly oil my hair and change my hair style in the middle of the night so I am combing it out and I will return to the puff regardless of her warnings that wearing my hair in one everyday will make the middle short because I wear a hat to work and can simply comb it out at night and wear a deflated Afro or granny plaits to work

[@rayseyeoman7540]

I just loosed out my locs because by I didnt like how my parting and box sizing was. Honestly, I dont have much money and locs was the affordable option for me because I was maintaining it myself. When I find work again, I'll go to a professional and get it the proper way.

[@Neesha242]

Loose natural isn’t bad once you learn more about hair science and how our hair type works and when you create a good hair routine it’s not that bad and detangling won’t take as long either.

[@shak8507]

Giirrrlll... you talking TRUTH❤

[@KingCollins-t8o]

I loved my microlocs, got many compliments on them everyday. But I started them a year ago at the hardest time of my life. Dealing with postpartum depression, being jobless and going through EMT school. Now a year later I’ve been an EMT for almost a year, have my own home and a beautiful relationship with my son who’s almost 2. I want to release that energy and let my full mane flourish again.

[@LocinwithCB]

Sounds like your microlocs carried you through some real life changes! It’s amazing how they marked such a powerful part of your journey. Now, letting your hair flow free feels like the perfect way to honor that growth and step into this new chapter. Congrats on everything, God bless you and much love to you and your little man! ❤️

[@KingCollins-t8o]

@ they did and I’m glad for it. I’ve learned a lot and my hair has flourished in its loc’d state. And thank you

[@yvetteboonecreates]

Yeah, I just started mine and it's a little disheartening watching so many combing out their locs. I think some people comb out their locs cause they have buildup and lint.

[@LocinwithCB]

Yes, agreed! build up and lint has plagued soooo many loc wearers! 😫

[@SamriBliss]

The biggest trigger for combing out my locks recently was TSA feeling up my scalp wherever I travel to. And everyone would gawk at me.

[@LocinwithCB]

Are you serious!!!😱 I think you just gave me the next topic for my video. That’s wild sis!

[@SamriBliss]

@@LocinwithCB Oh yeah. Unfortunately, I've always had TSA agents giving me an unsolicited head massage almost every time I travel. 😑

[@bougiebohemian5393]

You know what’s crazy: I purposely wear my locs down when I go thru TSA to avoid the dreaded loc Pat down. It’s so terrible

[@katharine1285]

I’ve been loc’d for 4 years in August. I did them myself and want to start over smaller and neater. I’m either going to comb them out or cut them off. Just like before, I want to take control and do it myself because I hate waiting when I have a nagging urge to do something for myself. It feels like I’ve accomplished something for me by me and that’s a win.

[@maureenwright5670]

I've always hated my loose nature hair, it was too much drama for me so my locs is a blessing for me and it's staying for life.😂

[@victoriaconner9082]

Combed out my locs due to bald spots in my head. Don't let anyone dictate how you should wear hair. Peace and Blessings ❤

[@sheilaandfrank]

I am in my 11 month LOC’D and here to stay👌🏾

[@Academiacaramelcurlz]

I was locked for 6 years and now I’m about ready to come back! I just don’t wanna deal with my hair on a regular basis anymore. I wanna be FREE again

[@LocinwithCB]

Come on back shuga! The loc community has missed you dearly! 🥰

[@Academiacaramelcurlz]

@@LocinwithCB ☺️☺️☺️☺️I’m about to run back with open arms !

[@Soturogojo7]

I didn’t even finish the video yet and had to tell you I love you for your #1 reason. That’s almost the whole video for me lol. But I’m going back though cause I loved my Locs too much. Peace and blessings

[@LocinwithCB]

Peace and blessings to you too, beautiful! ❤️

[@brownhalo]

You got people madddddd and i love it. You said what you SAID. 👏🏾

[@LocinwithCB]

Oh noooo, I didn’t want to make anybody mad! 😩 I just noticed woman combing out their locs left and right and was like “ hmmmm 🤔” that’s odd…

[@brownhalo]

@@LocinwithCB I understand Ms. CB!! People genuinely don't listen nor watch the whole video lol!

[@keoshalegree2291]

I had my locs in for 6 years and I just took them down bc the longer they got the thinner they got in the front so I’m restarting in 2 months just needed a break but I love and miss my locs can’t wait to come back

[@MissTeaq]

As a formally loc’d currently free natural, when the time came for change I just cut them because combing them out leaves you with natural hair that is severely damaged from that process (no matter how much conditioner you use). Rather than deal with that, I just started over. I’ve been thinking of what’s next for me. The length I have now (slightly past shoulders) makes it so convenient that I’m hesitant to do something I’ll regret. I’ll probably just teach myself to braid my own hair to add some variety to my routine.

[@gloryphiri7204]

I just combed out my 5 years locs yesterday and this is the second time ive combed out my locs and the reason behind it is because i change my hair each time i want to change as a person. My hair is my personal growth and change

[@LocinwithCB]

The 2nd time!!!! 😳 whew! I thought combing them out just once would be stressful! But I feel u. As women, when we go through a life change, so does our hair.

[@AfrocenteredLife]

I am on my 3rd loc journey and the reason the others didn’t last passed 6 months and less is because I couldn’t get passed looking at the butterfly effect and lumps that happens to my hair texture. I mean holes so big you can fit a pencil…this 3rd time I started with a hair dresser which I did use a hair dresser before but this time after about 4 months I took over the situation because I was hoping she would keep the lumps from coming but she was just rolling over them and putting me under the dryer for hours and piling brown gel in my hair! More than necessary! Keeping me at the hair dresser for like 7 hours! I started doing my own damn hair finishing in 2 hours unless I have to dye my greys. My hair was getting abused at the hair dressers! There all day like I worked there😂😂😂😂😡so anyhow I have learned to accept my lumps and I’m still locked 8 months now and have no intentions of giving up now. I don’t want to go back to the loose natural. I like easy maintenance and for me this is easier accept for retwist time. Some days I still hate the lumps but my hair is becoming more uniform as I continue to retwist. I’m so looking forward to the loose bun life! Even with blow dryer hair I would wear buns. I love seeing black people with locs in our beautiful naturalness❤❤❤

[@LocinwithCB]

I absolutely loved reading about you’re loc journey, thank you for sharing it!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@keilacromwell4621]

I got sisterlocks in 2020. After about 3 months I combed them out. I wasn’t feeling the ugly stage and I lacked patience. Now I’m reconsidering getting them again and having the patience to see them mature.

[@LocinwithCB]

It sounds like you're considering giving sisterlocks another try, Wooo hooo! 🎉 Patience is key, and it's great that you're willing to embrace the maturing process this time around. Best of luck on your hair journey and please keep me updated on your progress!

[@keilacromwell4621]

Thank you. I got my sisterlocks established 3/22/24. And I’m already in love. I didn’t feel this way the first time. This time I know I’m ready because I absolutely love my hair and I don’t look like a plucked chicken at all. I’m here for the journey ❤

[@thewookienatural3391]

I thought of combing out my locs because I missed my loose natural hair and I wanted them smaller. My husband also liked my loose natural hair but it is so much easier maintenance wise.

[@cookietwistevolvingbeauty6547]

I been loc'd almost 10yrs and thinking about combing them out. I got them because this was 1 style I hadn't tried. Also wanted to see if I could grow my hair longer in a permanent protective style. I definitely miss being a loose natural but not all the maintenance

[@anw1437]

Yes sis, I am in the process of combing out my locs because of sizing and thinning. I am on an Ayurvedic strengthening and growth journey and wanted my natural hair loose. I started my loc journey over 6 years ago after the birth of my twins and growing out my 2nd big chop for 8 months. It was a hair journey I had not experienced and I felt it was the best choice for me as a new mom.

[@Geminiscreations]

I have 4c locs and while the curly type 3 boho look is cute, my hair doesn’t do that and I love it lol for me I never called it an ugly stage because it wasn’t. It was transformation. The whole process is part of the journey. Locs are not a style they’re a LIFEstyle to be embraced! ❤ Now, I am currently in the process of combing them out after 4 years ((after NEVER thinking I would)). Energetically it was feeling like it was time for them to go and I was wondering why I was feeling that, but I recently got divorced and I’ve had them the length of my previous marriage and it’s time for the new. My locs got me throughhhh some thangs! I’m still encouraging friends to get them ((who are gonna be down for it)).

[@LocinwithCB]

I really hope you decide to come back and join the loc community! 🤞🏾Fingers crossed lol But with that said, thank you so much for your transparency. It's inspiring to see how your locs have been a source of strength, especially during challenging times like divorce. Your decision to comb them out after four years reflects readiness for new beginnings! 🎉

[@Geminiscreations]

@@LocinwithCB yess yes it’s such a beautiful journey and I was die hard never getting rid of them 😭 but I’ll be back for sure for my second set in the future!❤️

[@honestlyblue3886]

Yesss I so agree. I have definitely been guilty for two of the reasons. I definitely combed out the first set of locs because I missed my fro and was not aware of the budding stage. I also wanted them a bigger size and now that I have them, I’m like I should of kept my first set lol

[@Ashley-xs7pm]

I miss the box braid but I don’t miss the detangling at all

[@LocinwithCB]

Giiiirl! I’m convinced detangling is the DEVIL! 👹

[@Ashley-xs7pm]

@@LocinwithCB especially on thick hair lol!!!!!

[@PlantiMapleBabe]

I'm combing nine out soon after 3years because my parting is ass trash! I don't wanna be a loose natural though. I never thrived in the 8years of being a loose nat. So after I comb these out I'm getting them right back in

[@cherenalee4957]

I combed out the locs in my profile picture. I started them and my parts were not the best. I was not sure of the direction of the 2 strand twists so they were not always retwisted in the correct direction, which caused some thinning. I don’t plan on making those mistakes again.

[@thuggprincess23]

I got them for a few reasons but my fiancés hair is down to his butt and always was inspired by them.. I was like well if Locs are growing people hair ima just loc mines til desired length then comb out( and I worn every hairstyle known-to woman 🤣) but now that I’m 2 years in I could NEVER.. i here to stay baby! 🤞🏾

[@LocinwithCB]

Yes Niya!!! I love that! ✊🏾🫶🏾

[@_kaleido]

I’ve had freeform locs for 6 years now, I’m cutting off 3/4 the length and combing out the rest because they’re so thick and have gotten so long that after washing, if I’m not willing to sit under the hooded dryer for 2 hours, they WILL have water trapped inside and gain mildew (and i literally live in Florida lol). i’ve noticed I’ve been starting to neglect washing my hair simply because I dread that process so much so I’m doing this for my mental health and for the health of my hair. I probably will go back to locs, sooner than later, but I’ll make them thinner this time around.

[@paygej8710]

Its interesting to me that so many people want locs for length. I'm 2yrs in and once they get a certain length, I'm trimming them down. I know that sounds crazy but i like them around collarbone length. Plus I love the ease of locs but don't want the weight. When I am ready for something new I'll chop them all off.

[@She_ill_Bx]

I just made 20 years of being loc’d. At 48 I’m in full throttle menopause and am noticing my roots are thinning. I also developed dermatitis and am unable to clear my scalp of the scales and scabs while loc’d. The main reason is I recently sprained my neck washing my behind length locs and the struggle is no longer worth it. I love being natural but it’s time to revert back to my big afro ✊🏾

[@LocinwithCB]

I was today years old when I read your comment and found out that you can actually sprain your neck from having heavy locs…I DID NOT know that! 😱I learned something today, thank you for educating me sis! ❤️

[@christenrolli4976]

“y’all thought locs was a GAME” LOCS ARE NOT THE ONE TO PLAY WITH LOL

[@LocinwithCB]

Nope, not at all! This ain’t UNO, you can’t pull the reverse card and immediately be confident in your new set of locs…it takes time. Thank you for your comment! ❤️

[@AligningHer]

I’ve been on the fence about locing my hair. Mainly because I love my loose natural hair and am afraid I’ll miss it! I know the type I want so I feel like I’ll be ok bc there the most versatile but the price scares me-😂The goal now is December of this year!

[@queenveeking306]

I've been locd for a little over 7 years. I did my research and chose a size I wanted. I still love my pics, but I had them colored a few years ago but did not take care of them. I'm now thinking of cutting the color and combing them out to transition to microlocs. Not interested in loose hair at all but I would like the diameter of my locs to be a tadbit thinner than they are now.

[@LocinwithCB]

Wow! 7 years is a long time 😮‍💨 It sounds like you've put a lot of thought into your loc journey! Transitioning to microlocs sounds like a great next step for you, especially if you prefer a slightly thinner diameter. Best of luck with your transition Queen and thank you for watching and commenting! It means a lot to me.

[@angielu3273]

Thank you for being so real and funny

[@LocinwithCB]

No, thank YOU for watching and commenting! I appreciate you! 🙏🏾

[@WhatJessicaEats]

I just combed mine out two days ago because I wanted to do something different. Im shocked I kept my hair locd for almost 2 years. ❤

[@tiffanycotter9675]

I have thought about going back straight because it’s easier to cover the greys

[@LocinwithCB]

That’s VERY true! I’m going through the same thing right now! Them grays in locs are STUBBORN! 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@1dyrfullymade]

I also will had to the last point that I didn’t realize how much consistency locs need. Wash every two weeks. Retwist every 4-8 weeks. Other than that they will matt together at the root 😅. Water and oil atleast every other day! Some of us who were lazy before with our haircare routine are in for a round awakening. Locs is like going to hair care bootcamp! 😅

[@LocinwithCB]

Brit, you betta tell them! 💅🏾They think the loc life is all rainbows and unicorns. It’s also WORK!

[@1dyrfullymade]

@@LocinwithCB Yes indeed! My sister loc’d my daughters hair during the pandemic. She was 9 years old. I thought I was done with doing hair for some reason! Oh heck nawwww!! Forced me to take better care of my babies hair for sure! More than I ever did when her hair was loose. I always just did pony tails as I was always working and that is all the time I had for her hair. Her hair was even breaking off around the edges and in the middle from too much pony tail wearing. But these locs were life changing for the both of us! With Locs her hair is always DONE! You just have to maintain that consistent schedule and the hair will flourish! I even locd my hair a year afterwards. Best decision ever! Forced me to take proper care if my hair. ☺️