Watch This Before Starting Your Loc Journey In 2023 | First 5 Action Items

[@agamerwholikesgames1087]

I've been watching your content since I got locs in July. I have recently cut them off, but I still watch you for fun and to support you. I'd say to anybody considering locs to make sure you have a backup plan. = Decide if you will cut them off or comb them out if you get tired of them. That was ONE mistake I made. When I got fed up with them, I just cut them off. Secondly, make sure you know your hair before locs. I didn't. I had relaxed hair, and I decided to get locs. It was a terrible decision, and my hair was super dry and not retaining moisture resulting in my scalp being itchy. Lastly, embrace your starter locs!

[@acanofswanuniversalgasligh9717]

If ur hair is prone to dryness, what worked for me is moisturising with rice water once a week. Either soak ur hair in a bowl of rice water, and massage it into your scalp, or you can pour it onto your scalp and massage it into your hair. Rinse with cold water after 5ish minutes. Once a week is my specific schedule and I have 3c-4a hair texture btw

[@LilPersey]

Thank u, bout to start mine, hope this will help ❤️‍🔥

[@TPlocks]

Best of luck!🔥✊🏾

[@roadhouse98ej]

Ngl this gives me nostalgia when you first did this video when you was in Seattle and looking back those tips back then truly helped me with my loc journey its now a year and 7 months and we still going strong much luv Tp locs

[@denisn8336]

4:08 damn that’s literally my situation I didn’t do me research before and I just really wanted to get dreadlocks took me 6 months to figure out the reason why my locks where skinny was due to the lotician interlocking and Crochet needling my hair. If only I knew

[@TPlocks]

How you liking your locs today?

[@denisn8336]

@@TPlocks I like em a lot but that could be because these are the longest set I’ve had my first set lasted me 3 months and then I was using the comb coil method. Right now I really like them but man I just wish they where thicker. They got a decent length tho.

[@shotzcapalot]

@@denisn8336 and your a fan of berserk? a true man of culture

[@denisn8336]

@@shotzcapalot thanks lol

[@didigardenofbeauty7426]

I needed this video about ten years ago. I did it all wrong. All the tips you have given bro are correct. Many times I thought about cutting it and start over, but I didn't. I'm finally in a place now that I know what works for me and absolutely not. Happy New Year and I claim this to be the year to reach some of our goals.

[@ItsTheWells]

Growing my hair to at least 6 inches before starting, I currently have 3 inches and it’s braided. My wife’s a cosmetologist so she helping ya boy out along the way.

[@TPlocks]

Oh yes you got the professional with you!!! You can’t lose!

[@mikepiccoli6378]

i'm about 6 weeks deep just got my first retwist , love your vids bro

[@benirpierre2671]

Have a blessed new year. Praying all your dreams and goals come to fruition 🙌🏾 Thank you for the way you continue to pour into the community.

[@TPlocks]

I appreciate this fam! 🥹🙏🏾 Praying this is a fruitful year for you and yours as well!

[@basket8937]

@@TPlocks Happy New Year to you and your lovely family! Also, my husband and I watched your other forum! You are so positive even in your disagreements! Big fans from Louisiana!

[@RainSantos666]

I’m not going to lie my brother you and this channel have got me through a lot . I’m on my second loc journey. Keep being blessed king

[@Thefragranceshow]

Glad I found your channel man just starting my journey dec of 22 loving it so far

[@crybabytez9419]

ya know the loc god you find takes time i waited 4 years to find someone. And it was worth it,

[@mischievousart]

Thank you for posting. I am new to your channel. Thank you for being both entertaining and informative. I enjoy watching your content.

[@KidWithThePen21]

One thing that I have found with waiting to loc my hair until I grew it out, was that it took a longer time for all of the hairs to fully lock then others. My hair was probably about 4-6 inches long when I started and it seems like it has taken my hair about a year and a half to loc (for the most part). Its very possible I was doing something wrong, as this is my first set of locs, but this is just something to consider for those who are just now starting.

[@heroganny8926]

Happy new year tp

[@TPlocks]

Appreciate it fam!!! Happy New Years!!! We might go live for countdown!!!

[@myntultryp3685]

take photos definitely is a good tip. I seriously hate that I didnt take more

[@GodzXangelz]

my locs just as long as yours if not longer and you still got me watching. good content boss

[@lurleenfrancis797]

Happy new year to you and your family, blessing coming your way.

[@TPlocks]

I receive it!!!! 🙏🏾 Happy new year to you family!!❤️

[@latinawashington59]

Great info, and tip #5 is the best. Thanks for sharing your content with the rest of us.

[@TPlocks]

Always happy to help! And yes consumerism gets the best of us all! 😂

[@josephlongrin1215]

I’m starting my loc journey in mid 2023 I been growing it for 16 months

[@TPlocks]

Bet them locs bout to be 🔥🔥🔥

[@Lifepainwisdomgain]

Bro you’re just a dope intellectual dude I’m going to get mine tomorrow

[@ChillinWitCoonie]

Feb 22 will be a yr for me on my 2nd loc journey... I'm doing high top locs this time my 1st set was all the way down my back so it's easier this time around .

[@mocharhaastachino2944]

Yooo happy new year dawg thanks for your tips, I got instant loc'd two months ago and i'm loving how they're coming out and all my maintenance thanks to you

[@TPlocks]

🙏🏾🙏🏾 Honored fam! So glad I could help!

[@TJY_RISE_UP]

Happy new years tp you came along way man 🎉❤

[@TPlocks]

Happy new year fam!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@cgemac6287]

Glad your still making content man🔒⬆️

[@TPlocks]

Coming with daily stuff this year!!

[@harryblink973]

Happy new year TP if only you know how you inspire me it’s crazy I just randomly watch ur video when I’m bored for inspiration much love brother 😊

[@TPlocks]

I still do the same thing when I’m fighting the urge to cut my locs! 😂😂 I’m just glad I could inspire. Your support is what keeps me posting! 🙏🏾❤️

[@tsimmonds55]

Happy New Year

[@TPlocks]

HAPPY NEW YEAR! ❤️

[@keefxairness6295]

Facts I knew about the first time I had a full Afro that was curly when I locked in now at 6 months my hair is down passed my eyebrows

[@keefxairness6295]

I typed this shit high af I promise I’m not that illiterate😂

[@curiel301]

Thanks for your information. Definitely I’m subscribing to your Channel. But what about that granddaddy in the background lol one love!

[@TPlocks]

Appreciate the support fam!

[@ariesgirl6745]

ur soooo articulate

[@TPlocks]

Thanks! ❤️

[@G.s.t_kael]

Just got my comb coils I have a really long hair length so they already go past my eyes(shrinkage can be real tho so I'll keep yall updated)

[@TPlocks]

Welcome to the loc family! 🔥🔥🔥

[@cmayy8317]

Romans 16:20❤

[@gregdillard9081]

I'm still mad that I didn't find a "loctician" and went to a "kitchen table" 😂😂 asked for diamond parts and was told sure I got you. Ended up with square parts lol "I forgot"

[@TPlocks]

😂😂😂 exactly how that shit go!

[@ps_herserenity]

Happy New Year TP🎉

[@TPlocks]

Happy new year! 🙏🏾

[@jayvenom29]

Right now I been using lion loc products I was using nia loc god products but that stuff was making my hair very messy I believe I will try house of isis when I start running out lion loc

[@chelseadowuona9590]

“My armpits sweating like a sinner in church” I cried🤣🤣😭 great vid

[@Arojaun]

Happy new year bro🎉🥳 I started a month ago and it a all thanks to you your videos helped me so much bro

[@TPlocks]

Mannnn! Thanks for this comment! It’s really an honor to be able to help fam! I used to dream about starting a channel like this. To see it actually adding value is so humbling. Grateful for your support! ❤️

[@Arojaun]

@@TPlocks just keep doing what you doing bro your helping a lot of ppl for sure

[@KenyaGoddess82]

I recommend anything with biotin in it

[@shanarobinson6039]

I'm starting my loc journey, about a month in. Love your videos! Very informative. What do you think about Locsanity products?

[@walkinart850]

Take it from me, if you want your locs thick stop twisting in touching it just let your hair do its thing yes wash in let it air dry in oil it with coconut oil.

[@seanstewart7622]

Have you got a video on how to tie the do-rag? Or a recommendation? Should my son be wearing it around the house all day everyday?

[@TPlocks]

I don’t! Only scarves! I’ll make a durag short this week! 😁

[@TH-rs3fs]

Hey dope vids! Just curious if u can share what method( dye/ color) did you use to get that look color wise looks fresh man! what specifics, products etc? Maybe u did a video on this already but i didnt see one …Thx in advanced

[@pamelaporter8505]

I want to attach my original locks to my natural hair. I have a locologist that said she can use the crochet needles to attach them. Will this work? Also I want to tint them can tjis be done before she attaches them, or should she wait.

[@dannytapp9422]

Ok I’m lost cause I watched in one of your videos and you said the shorter you hair is the faster it will lock up but this video you saying different witch one is it

[@levipeek2493]

Where did you get that durag from not the pink one with the gray one that you had in your video

[@KJInaClutch]

When your first starting your dreads,Would you suggest trimming your hair down before getting dreads if your hair is longer on top than on the sides and back if you want them equal?

[@isruler]

I have a question for you. Should I add the conditioner after I get out from under the hair dryer or should I add it before I go underneath the hair dryer?

[@TPlocks]

I actually don’t use the dryer often. Mostly air dry. But in this scenario you want to condition first. The conditioner is always used when the hair cuticle is open. So preferably used while still wet. It’ll give your hair additional protection against that artificial heat as well!

[@liciabusylifex3]

Hello... I have a question.. I loc'd up my daughters hair. 6 and not 3.. my 6yr old has been loc'd for a little over 1yr and my 3yr old is approaching her 1yr mark.. both of their hair is prone to lint build up at the root. Their hair has always been like that with or without product..(no product build up) how do I avoid lint build up? What can I use to get it out with picking through it..? Thanks for any advice

[@TPlocks]

As a person with BAD dandruff, usually a super soft bristle brush helps me with stubborn lint and anything I don’t want in my roots. Simply part the hair and brush from the scalp down the loc. If done within your normal routine, it can help to greatly reduce the lint. I will admit, lint is very tricky!! Some pieces may come out with brushing and others may require hand picking. Some pieces I’ve given up on completely and later found they came out during a wash/ rinse. The brush is really the only thing I’ve found that helps at all. Other than preventing with head coverings. Hope this helps in some way! 😞

[@KC-zw6qd]

Good day, just subscribed. Question: l have been natural for 8 years. l just removed braids and my parts are intact and my roots have locked.. l always noticed years ago my hair locked very quickly with braids. Would it be advisable to continue what us naturally happening and let it continue to lock or start from scratch?? meaning comb out the locks at the root?

[@TPlocks]

You could definitely do that, but there could be some minor issues with them down the line. Locs are an imperfect science. You can start them with braids but always keep in mind if you’re not using a method that considers your loc to part integrity over time, you could experience loc thinning, locs you don’t like the look of, or any other random issue. You can start locs from pure neglect. The real challenge is ensuring you like them.

[@KC-zw6qd]

@@TPlocks Thank you for that timely response... l will take some more time to explore my 'why' for wanting to do locs.. in the meantime..l will comb out the unintentional locs ☺️.

[@jagirl_vendetta2197]

Did you say Kimono beads on the bottle so you’ll buy it!!!??? Lmfaoo nah why are you this funny 💀

[@TPlocks]

Yep! I be slick dropping jokes every video 😂😂😂

[@scodyt3996]

I’m thinking about locing up and I work out a lot, BJJ, lifting and other martial arts and I compete so people grabbing the back of my head. Any advice?

[@Fwtae]

should I be good if Im starting with 88 locs with hightop

[@basket8937]

My son has two types of texture (some course in back but soft and curly in other places). This makes it easy to come undon even after a year. How often should I wash?

[@TPlocks]

I still recommend gently washing every 2-3 weeks. Consider altering your washing methods and/or two strand twisting or interlocking the areas that are loose in texture. Should help a bit. I recommend using a Loctician if you decided to interlock! That being said, I had this same issue. All I did was retwist the locs that would come out after a wash. All the locs turned out fine. Trusts the process! They will loc! ❤️

[@basket8937]

@@TPlocks Thank you so much! What do you think about the apple cider vinegar detox? I do wash, but his thick hair does get buildup inside the loc in some areas.

[@TPlocks]

@@basket8937 ACV rinses are great! They can be really drying tho so you’d want to be sure to replenish with moisture. 😁

[@kingkoyi00]

i’m ab to start my 2nd loc journey. i’ve grown my hair out for 13 months since i cut my last locs. can i still start my locs w 2 strand twist?

[@angelomazara9259]

I’m on my 2nd month just got my hair retwisted a couple of days ago what would you recommend to get dandruff out of ur scalp or off your locs

[@TPlocks]

Dandruff is tricky! I use a soft bristle brush to help. It’s gentle enough to brush without snagging locs. At 2 months it could be a bit risky tho. My best advice at 2 months is consistent gentle rinses for loc dandruff! For your scalp products with tea tree or peppermint oil are gonna be a HUGE help!

[@angelomazara9259]

Aye I got a question what’s the best way to know if ur locs are locking or growing the right way

[@franckbouabre600]

I have one more question I feel like my locs in the front is growing less than the back what cause that?

[@osyrisRae]

Lol “lactation”…. That ain’t me bruh.

[@UTweakiinn]

Couple questions.. how long until your dreads matte up or fully mature ? I’m a year and 4 months in , and is it cool to get it wet everyday ?

[@camillerenea274]

Rule #1 Drink a lot of spring water

[@chrismuzenda5113]

He/she bro

[@DocKRight]

What do you think is the best way to start locs?

[@TPlocks]

I’m a fan of comb coils no cap! But two strand twist Lowkey may be better! Some of the best sets I’ve seen lately, started with two strand.

[@DocKRight]

@@TPlocks I think starting with comb coils then getting 2 strand twists once it grows more sounds very intriguing

[@jaybrick8973]

​@@DocKRightthat's what I did I started with comb coils then went to 2 strand after like a year

[@Mikks_world]

@@TPlocks but can i start of my loc journey with braided hair