The Reason I Cut My Dreadlocks and Chose Bald

[@Vonn6ix]

honestly I dig this better than you having locs. it’s dope how you feel about it you seem more like YOU and that’s a blessing 🙏🏾

[@TPlocks]

Appreciate the words of encouragement fam!

[@soulbruthanumba5177]

I feel so lucky its going on 10yrs for me withy locs ik I'd be sad af if this happened to me. Keep pushing bro 💯🫡

[@TPlocks]

I know what you mean. It’s crazy because after I cut, I became a signed model/actor and had one of the biggest gigs of my life at the time. It helped transition into this look for sure.

[@plantbasedunicorn7995]

I’m a woman and I’m shaving all of my hair off tonight. I have been very scared to do it, but I really need to take care of my scalp. Thank you for this video!! ❤

[@TPlocks]

Humbled! Honored this video helped! ❤️🙏🏾

[@songbird4945]

Love the transparency ❤ You're gonna be alright. Keep shining.

[@TPlocks]

Thank you! ♥️🙏🏾

[@she.niicee]

This look very much suits you though! 🤩I just recently cut my locs and started a new set currently so do feel you when you say you miss the long hair and our attachment to it.

[@TPlocks]

Your hair grew soooo fast! And thank you! I’m actually coo with the bald. I’m just tryna give it a chance and it’s HARD! 😂

[@AshleyBWorldWide]

Thanks bro for the encouragement...good luck on your hair journey and acting career. Hope to work with you one day.

[@TPlocks]

Grateful for your support fam!

[@TheOnlyTaps]

"The only person that's going to know what is best for you is you" 🎯

[@TPlocks]

💯✊🏾

[@traceytracey1]

Facts! Thanks for your transparency. 😊

[@samuelmatthews2891]

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[@Z.R.Y.L]

no jesus does❤

[@TheOnlyTaps]

@@Z.R.Y.L I mean that's obviously implied too no doubt. TP when he said that was moreso referring to people. As in when you make certain decisions in life you have to make them for yourself rather than for what others think or what others want coz you're the one who's gonna live with them. Your family and friends all sorts will come into consideration but you know yourself certain decisions whether they are in the right or wrong direction for yourself 🫡💜

[@LivingInTheShade]

I think you look good with or without hair. I do love your widow's peak, my favourite hairline. I think I saw some white flecks on your nails, that usually means a deficiency. I had it, I was low in zinc.

[@TPlocks]

Yea I definitely need a multi

[@alexandermcbryde2348]

Facts I cut off my Dreds after 4.5 years. That mid section not how it used to be. Currently rocking the baldie

[@TPlocks]

How long since you cut? I’ve noticed gradual filling but it’s been slow for sure lol

[@demaniage]

Go with the High Fade with a 1.5 on top bro. It will hide that spot a lot

[@TPlocks]

That’s the one! 🔥🔥✊🏾

[@chrislaneyjewell6743]

My bald spot looks bigger, but I've decided to cut my locs this week. Tired of hiding it in a ponytail. It's sad, but sometimes seeing the spot is even sadder.

[@TPlocks]

Same boat fam!

[@Rayneman215]

Yoooo Salute and bless good brother I know it's been a minute since I chimed in wanted to say you are the embodiment of positivity and good self esteem values your locs don't represent who you are hence your channels name TP loc the locs in the name means you are absolutely rooted in good positive vibes yo outstanding video Godbless you and family continued success in all your endeavors

[@ose1y]

I've cut them and it's a good way to start over and better yourself as a person. I know that many people say it's not a good idea to do that, but my scalp was unfortunately bleeding because of how tight my dreads were retwisted. Please watch who touches your hair, that's what I've learned from my first journey.

[@DaSaint79]

I'd love to see you try one of those lace front locs and surprise your family as a "prank"...

[@boldarock4095]

I’ve been purposefully bald since I was twenty with just a few interruptions for, the Caesar, 360 waves, natural curls, and braids. I’m back to being bald and I love it. I have to shave daily because my hair grows and grows and grows. If you are balding due to genetics please do yourself a favor and give yourself the opportunity to fall in love with your own bald look. Shave it all off purposely. Own it. Let it stubble up so ppl see you grow hair. It’s crazy how we care about that, but we are men lol

[@TPlocks]

No lie bro, me liking the baldy is the biggest curveball of my year. 😂😂😂 I really do love it tho. I’m naturally a minimalist too so it just aligns with my vibe most days. Also feels amazing to be able to own it and just rock with your head a face.

[@emjayee]

What about us women who aren't down with anything but natural not wigs??😭😭😭

[@zerotoorez1233]

Having locks years can’t see me with short hair love the style change look clean

[@ssl_tv3065]

RESPECT 💯

[@TPlocks]

✊🏾

[@alyshalight9762]

Hey! New to your channel so not sure if you've already covered this. But I was also diagnosed with CCCA almost 4 years ago. I was DEVASTATED to learn that it's progressive and can lead to irreversible hair loss. What I've learned during this time is that the most important thing you can do, is stop that inflammation. I believe CCCA is part genetics, but triggered by an event that sets off your body's hyper-inflammatory response. In my case, I had goddess locs installed (which uses 2 types of hair attached to your own hair) and several months after taking them out, I started having pain & tenderness in my crown area, followed by breakage. The weight of that hairstyle really effed up my hair, even though I didn't keep them in long and I can count on one hand how many times I've worn braided hairstyles in my entire life (proud lazy natural 😆). In your case, the weight of the locs may have triggered the inflammatory response. You can very likely regrow your hair, you just may not be able to rock long locs again to avoid setting off that firestorm, which is okay! Short locs are a vibe, too. Check out dermatologists who have a proven success rate in treating CCCA, like Dr. Crystal Aghu and Dr. Yolanda Lenzy. Some of them offer virtual consultations for those who don't live in their area. The typical protocol involves taking 100 mg of doxycycline for 3 months or so to lower the inflammation, followed by a compounded topical that contains minoxidil + clobetasol. You'd only have to apply it 3x per week in some cases, depending on what is in your formula. Hope this helps, and best of luck!

[@k.oRocky]

I just found out about you, you look great with both looks. Wow.

[@TPlocks]

Thanks fam! Hope my content helps! ✊🏾

[@Kyle_Bu]

Tbh bro, you could easily transplant , 400 grafts to that area on your scalp. It was likely the tension of the locs and sebderm.

[@TPlocks]

I’m just concerned that will be something I get trapped into as the hair continues to fall out! Like the grafts don’t stop male pattern baldness right? (Still unsure if I have that) Will do blood tests next.

[@Kyle_Bu]

@@TPlocks you don't seem to have male pattern baldness though. That area that was bald was due to tension from the locs you had. You could simply just take 1mg Finasteride a day for your existing hair, but again...your hair loss was due to tension.

[@TPlocks]

Based on that would you even advise getting locs again? 👀 That’s secretly the elephant in the room for me. I’m trying to get back there but I’m legit not sure how to avoid it happening again.

[@Kyle_Bu]

@@TPlocks I wouldn't, but if you do go for locs again, go for something that has low tension.

[@SureYoureRight]

@@Kyle_Buhe didn’t even have his locs over twisted though. I don’t think it’s tension/traction alopecia. I think he has the alopecia that’s caused by stress. It’s an autoimmune disease. I have micro locs and have the same issue on the left side of my edges. Had it since I was a child. When I’m dealing with a lot of stress it thins. Sometimes the spot use to go completely bald but only the size of a dime so I could hide it. I haven’t had a flare up in years though and I attribute that to the oils I use that promote hair growth. I also changed how I respond to stress. It’s helped a lot

[@Neesha242]

I think you look good bald. You have the head for it. If you grow your hair out just wash your hair every 2-3 weeks and use carols daughter pomade on dry hair because it absorbs better on dry hair. Use a small amount everyday or every other day and oil your scalp like twice a week. You don’t have to wet your hair that often. You lock better without locs

[@TPlocks]

Thanks! Yea I’m not too pressed to grow my hair back. It’s more about my health right now. I appreciate the kind words and tips tho! 🙏🏾

[@AMGTT]

Keep it 100 bald fit you more even a shadow with a line up.

[@stephaniehills8521]

U look great with the locs and ball

[@TPlocks]

Thank you! Just shaved this am.

[@emjayee]

I am so scared to get the perfect locs and lose my hair. I appreciate you speaking on something so vulnerable. I have Lupus and I've worked to maintain my hair, but doing and undoing box braids, along with brushing my Afro, is thinning my hair. Finally am going for the locs. I have been told I can individually cut them out and made into a wig when I do start losing my hair. But after that they won't grow.... it's really hard 😭😢

[@TPlocks]

You got this!

[@emjayee]

@@TPlocks 💕💕💕💕💕

[@Othatslauren]

You look so good bald

[@TPlocks]

Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@chocothun1]

Chiming in for a visit! Hope you’re good fam!!!

[@TPlocks]

Been a MINUTE BRO! Just been working fam! The kids got us maxed out lol

[@chocothun1]

@@TPlocksa GOOD MINUTE!!! But I’m glad you and the fam are doing well!!

[@chocothun1]

@@TPlocksand remember: locked or bald or whatever, you still TP ✊🏿

[@TPlocks]

@@chocothun1 appreciate you bro! Hope all is well too man! ✊🏾

[@ELZZEYE]

All I got to say is "Easy peasy. Lemon squeezy" 🤣🤣🤣

[@TPlocks]

Ayeee you a real one for watching tho fam! I seen the comments! 🔥🔥🔥😅✊🏾

[@007majas]

I had locs for 10 years the same thing happened to me now I’m bald plus I’m a barber. I’m loving the bald bro it’s easy to manage

[@burzurio]

6:40 so real bro, the sellout comments be holding our community back from so many opportunities

[@Alexlittle9]

New sub, your comedy shorts made me laugh. Thank you❤

[@TPlocks]

Thanks for the sub! So glad you enjoy the content!

[@Da_New_Norm]

I used to hate being bald but now I love it tbh 😅 I just had to get used to looking in the mirror

[@Super85Dave]

U can pull it off for sure ! I have locs now and I can’t pull off the baldy lol

[@chefstevenmurry158]

I'm hurting cuz I look in the mirror after my three year journey I got a bald spot that getting bad from an old injury

[@TPlocks]

Ahhh. Yea that’s a tough call to make!! 😰

[@rwjackson1975]

First comment....great work TP

[@TPlocks]

Appreciate it fam!✊🏾

[@emjayee]

Omg I just watched the starter loc video 😢

[@TPlocks]

Life hits fast! 😂😂😂

[@emjayee]

@@TPlocks doesn't it though 😂 You look amazing either way. You've inspired me to go for it finally. Your progress was great, I can definitely wait three years for what you had 🤞🏾

[@TPlocks]

@@emjayee I loved the experience. Honestly, if my hair recovers I’d love to do another journey! Just don’t have it in me to start again right now. 😅

[@emjayee]

@@TPlocks If you have legitimate alopecia you may never be able to again, HOWEVER I've been keeping up with the shits and they are working on alopecia regrowth and it's working. So first figure out why you lost it and then grow from there!❤️

[@TPlocks]

@@emjayee biopsy coming soon! Been so busy haven’t had a chance to double back to dermatologist. They prescribed me some stuff and I just fell off with it! 😅

[@AsiaFromBrooklyn]

I’ve heard that sometimes the bald spot is riddled with scar tissue and that’s why hair can’t grow thru it. Transplant could be a good option since it’s such a small area.

[@TPlocks]

Yea once I do these blood tests if it’s not MPB, that could be a long term option. I just don’t wanna add more hair to a head with no hope. 😅

[@knight808.]

@@TPlocksif it’s your crown you don’t have much to worry about tbh just transplant dawg

[@brotherjoll1802]

Dope bro

[@itsdriaworld5165]

Thank you for the video. It’s just hair it will grow back.

[@emjayee]

It doesn't with alopecia sadly. The hair follicles essentially die. Changes your entire life having locs forever and then experiencing lifelong baldness. Also, our hair isn't just hair!

[@sonymicronin]

Ngl bald with a thick mustache is a sexy look on a man, you just need some muscle and keep the beard low it’s that firefighter look

[@klintkuz]

Bro salute to you, im tryna do it but i can't do it 😭😭😭

[@AsiaFromBrooklyn]

I get all the reasons why u keep ur hair bald. But let’s be honest ur very fine and can probably would still look great with the scruff here n there. I appreciate your candor though. The “awkward” loc phase seems like it would have prepared you for anything such as this, but I can see why it’s a different struggle.

[@TPlocks]

I appreciate you! ❤️ I just don’t know if I can get paid that way😅. That’s the inner sellout I be feeling. lol Also could just be my lack of industry experience showing. I’m trying tho fam! May try waves and then a lil high top during this growing phase tho. That baldy is addicting tho!

[@Akillez]

Hm, you know. It's possible the bald spot got worse over the years mainly when you didn't know how to treat your seba something something (forgot the name lol) I remember you mention and shown u used a comb to scratch that white flair up Everytime it got noticable.

[@TPlocks]

Seb derm for short 😅✊🏾 Definitely thinking you’re right. I was scratching often too! Bad habit of mine!

[@Akillez]

@@TPlocksyeah that's what am thinking, Also, have you thought about getting a hair transplant? Ik it sounds desperate and extreme but you forget how much that trip cost to turkey after u got your full head of hair back 😂

[@CappenKrunch]

Respect

[@808Nehemiah]

Aye quick question bro what’s ya hair type and what caused it

[@TPlocks]

4c and likely stress, tension and my seb derm.

[@808Nehemiah]

@@TPlocks oh ok it’ll get better bro 💪🏽👌🏽

[@isheijr2015]

question, wouldn't using monoxidil have fixed your alopecia ? kinda like it did with the beard ?

[@king3860]

Based on everything he was saying, it seems like even if he could grow his hair to start locs again, it would be hard to do "starter locs" all over again. Especially if keeping a lower cut(at the moment) could potentially be what's currently getting him jobs

[@TPlocks]

It’s a tough situation for sure fam.

[@treespeakerintermediaartis9715]

Aloe Vera Gel bros and ladies if you got dreads or not and tea tree oil.

[@Ghost_gpr]

Tp all u have to do is cop u some of that strawberry mint hair growf oil and hit all 8 angles trust

[@TPlocks]

Idk who selling that stuff but it’s been the most consistent recommendation I’ve seen so far! Who sells it? Lol

[@Ghost_gpr]

@@TPlockshe went from 0 to 100 real Quick Look at the vids 😭😭

[@evb2065]

I’m balding at 22 my crown is non existent so I wear hats everywhere I just need to man up and go bald but shi hard

[@dexterealey6563]

what cause your alopecia

[@TPlocks]

Likely tension, stress and scratching

[@dexterealey6563]

@@TPlocks strange that tension, did you do alot of styles

[@TPlocks]

@dexterealey6563 not really. I did some but it wasn’t my go to at all. I mostly walked around the house not doing anything to my hair! 😅

[@GizelleQuant]

You look great with the baldie. Both looks suit you and one is lower maintenance :).

[@aTaurusBabe]

You suit the bald look too!

[@malikstrickland3561]

Why did you cut your hair all the way bald anyway?

[@TPlocks]

Because I had bald patches that only went away at a low bald fade.

[@FitnesswithDalP]

Hey bro. I thank you for all the content. I’ve been binge watching your videos for the past month since I just started my Loc journey. You actually cut your hair when I started 😂😂😂

[@TPlocks]

I’m just glad the channel still helps even though I ain’t got the locs! The content lives! 😅

[@josiahkellogg7188]

High tops are nice❤️🤞🏾👍🏾💯🤧✅😤💯💪🏾

[@ReturnOfTheKing88]

I seen people grow their bald spot back with Wild Hair Growth Oil

[@manosanastasiou4405]

I dont understand yr hair look perfectly good at the beginning of this video then u shaved it off?

[@manosanastasiou4405]

Grow it spray paint the bald spot lol

[@alexcrawford3459]

Well it ain’t yo booty it’s yo beauty we can over look that patches

[@TPlocks]

😂😂😂

[@brandonjohnson5205]

In certain spots! Thats what i tell em 😂

[@Alamo94]

gotta figure out the new channel name TP Globe? TP World??

[@TPlocks]

I’m not sure tplocks needs to change. I got the @tpunlocked channel too! ✊🏾🔥 brand new too

[@Alamo94]

ayo @@TPlocks the master Roshi pro pic fiyah😂🔥🔥Bless up bruh🙏🏿

[@TPlocks]

@@Alamo94 appreciate it bro!✊🏾 might put in on some merch soon!

[@TheOnlyTaps]

🫡👊🏿

[@TPlocks]

Appreciate you always bro! ✊🏾

[@rafeeqwarfield9690]

You could do a hair transplant in Turkey

[@DivoCapella]

get a hair transplant and start over bro! 😂

[@DevilishGrin]

Get a military fade

[@Kingswtech]

lol go ahead and redo do it

[@igotchu4233]

Why not get a hair transplant

[@TPlocks]

Not worth it enough tbh. Also doesn’t ensure it stops.