Washing Starter Locs | Should You REALLY Wait a Month?!

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[@TheHypnotiqWun]

I started my own locs after watching so many youtube videos. I'm 5 months in and I washed them a week after I started the process. The itch was reaaaaaal. Baby when I felt that water hit my scalp I felt the ancestors massage my soul 🤣🥴🥴🤤

[@breannadurant]

🤣🤣🤣

[@nannosphere4218]

i am struggling rn

[@ej8178]

Could I ask a question I can’t help to understand. I’ve had my starter locs for about. A week and ended up having to wash during day 4 and they actually stayed together pretty well but at the roots a lot of them unravel so I wonder if I need to go ahead and retwist my self or this is just the process and continue to let it be unless they do unravel foreal

[@makaylajefferson7324]

@@ej8178 I also just started my locs based on what I understand you don't want to over retwist as it can cause breakage and loc damage. SO unless it is really bad and you really feel the need to just be careful.

[@ej8178]

@@makaylajefferson7324 thank you so much for taking the time to respond I really appreciate it and I wish you the best on your journey

[@jrob2314]

Thank you.... I’m 2 weeks in .... my hair itches sooooo bad... this video put me at ease... now let me go wash this shit

[@TPlocks]

Go head fam!!!

[@BB-vy5rx]

Same 2 weeks here, I can't last another day with this itch

[@AllThruChrist]

I’m told six wks before I go back to see them: (IDK if they’re going to wash, upon my return), but I’m at week five, and at wk 3•1/2, to 4: I dun started scratching the mess out my scalp. I’m so ready for a wash 😮‍💨

[@FiftyShotzz]

@@AllThruChristYu scratched it?😂smh

[@AllThruChrist]

@@FiftyShotzz are you not aware of what a scratch is🧐🎩?. 😂

[@flood808]

some of these locticians are clinging to these old school “rules”. this was a great video and i urge ppl to just try and keep up their hair themselves. no one knows your head better than you

[@TPlocks]

Factssss!

[@sharonwalke8045]

No Shave November

[@Quaporu]

@@sharonwalke8045 No shave September

[@jasminehicks2082]

My loctician yelled at me lol for washing my starter locs after 3 weeks. I washed it a few times in the month before I came to her but that's what actually made my hair loc faster and my scalp and hair looked so healthy and thick and my locs thanked me. Thanks for the informative video I think many ppl need to see this🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@cherylakinyi9845]

I was feeling so guilty for washing my hair after 4days but it actually didn't hurt. I feel better watching this

[@TPlocks]

Definitely don’t feel guilty family!

[@JustAbe-uu8im]

I wash mine after 5days 😂 and it stay the same form, ima go next month to retwist them

[@aliciamoody2584]

How’d you dry them once you were done ?

[@Cashynastyy456]

My dreads got really frizzy

[@Niki_Latoya]

I am so glad SOMEBODY addressed this myth because I've encountered far too many people on my loc journey who also have locs that think going weeks or months and in some cases not washing their hair more than once a year is ok! It's disturbing! I'm from Barbados and I grew up seeing people head to the beach every Sunday armed with aloe vera and a bottle of shampoo cause water assists with the locking process so I was so shocked and confused when I decided to start my locs and joined a few loc pages and groups to find out that people actually think it's ok and even necessary to avoid washing their hair!

[@Mr_matik]

New subscriber.. 4 days in my dread journey.. your vids are helping.. got your same type and texture.. one love iya!

[@rsl3172]

You don’t have to wash your hair every weak. It dries out your hair

[@Niki_Latoya]

@@rsl3172 I’ve been washing my hair every week for as long as I can remember and my hair has never had any issues with dryness and I’ve done it when my hair was chemically treated, loose natural, and locd. My relaxed hair was down my back and now my locs are too. Water is moisture and if you’re really concerned that’s what conditioners and other leave ins are for and I don’t even use conditioner with my locs and my hair still isn’t dried out 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@rsl3172]

@@Niki_Latoya do u have 4c hair ? Washing your hair every week if you have really thick hair dries out your hair. An it’s not because of conditioner is because of shampoo. You can moisturize your hair without washing it every week. Spraying rosewater an other essential oils in your hair

[@Niki_Latoya]

@@rsl3172 I do have 4c high density hair that I’ve been washing every week for most of my life in chemically treated states, natural, and locd and like I said before I’ve never had any issues with dryness because I wash my hair correctly. Idk where this idea that washing 4c hair dries it out comes from and maybe that’s the case for some people but me and all my family members have had consistent wash schedules our whole lives and our hair has been thriving. No thinning, no excessive breakage, no dryness, all thick luscious full heads of hair

[@blacman1212]

I couldn’t even wait 2 weeks for starter locs.

[@Count_Up]

My biggest hesitation about washing was the unraveling/detangling. But I had to realize that the health of my scalp (I have seb derm) should be prioritized over having the "perfect locs". This vid was like a strong confirmation of that for me. Very encouraging for someone who is 5 months loc'd ✊🏾✊🏾 Edit: My old loctitian told me to wait 6 weeks in between washes. I fired her and I'm suffering alot less now lmaoo

[@a1textures124]

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[@AwesomationGames]

How long did you wait before your first wash? And how long do you go in between washes now? I have seb derm as well and it has deterred me from getting locs for years

[@realwayne86]

@@AwesomationGames You can wash your hair on the usually basic like every week or two. I would recommend you to spray purified water on your hair and scalp daily before the time comes before you actually washing it. A lot of people goes weeks with oil only and no water on the hair and scalp. For your condition, try not to use to much product that will cause that derm condition. For example, if you used to wash your hair every two weeks before you had dreads, since you have dreads now... Put some purified water in a spray bottle. Let's say you had a retwist on Friday, Spray your hair and scalp with the water in the morning daily, Saturday- Tuesday. 2. Spray water On your scalp Wednesday morning and put oil on it. Water comes first before oil. 3. Keep spraying water on on your scalp throughout the week until wash day. A lot of people wait until their next retwist for a wash but spraying water on your hair daily is good for the hair and scalp. It will keep the dandruff in place and breakup those build up from the product.

[@AwesomationGames]

@@realwayne86 thank you!

[@realwayne86]

@@AwesomationGames you welcome. I used the Jamaican locking gel and bees wax until my hair get longer before i detox the chemical out; that is my cheat code lol 🤣. I add a half of bottle of purified water in the Jamaican locking gel to make it water based so it can kill majority of the chemicals in there so my scalp won't get irritated by causing residue and dandruff. The black Bees wax is good if your hair is short and you are trying to hold it until your hair get a certain length. As you noticed, people that tells you bees wax or certain gel is not good because they have longer dreads and don't need that products anymore. My first set of locs was done with bee's wax and gel and my second locs was done with hair grease and water which will not hold for locs so now I am back to the bees wax and gel. Like I said, let your dreads have something to hold until it gets longer for a detox or you will be disappointed Everytime you wash your hair because it will unravel. Anytime man... Good luck with your journey! Loc nation and nappy roots lol!

[@Lowsy77]

Sometimes loctitians say crazy things, after my first retwist my loctitian told me to twist my locks at home with a locking gel every week... Long story short I'm gonna go to another loctitian

[@TPlocks]

😂😂😂

[@a1textures124]

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[@taewrld2k314]

😭

[@Malyt538]

💀😭😭😭

[@janesiaross9271]

😭🤣😂

[@Xtraterrestrial8112]

I'm 2 months in my journey with 4a/b texture. My loctician reluctantly washed my hair 4 weeks in on my first retwist and was frustrated with me because they started unraveling. In hindsight, she was too aggressive with it. The night of my second retwist, I was walking down apartment stairs and a dog peed on the stairs above me! YUCK!!! My hair was wrapped but that pee hit my head and I was done! I came across a few vids that recommended washing, as needed, and that's all I needed to know. I gently cleansed my scalp with vinegar, then added shampoo and gently rinsed using a cup instead of sitting directly under the faucet. I am relieved and like the way my hair swelled afterward. I don't mind being fuzzy but may take some time to separate the locs that start to stick together after my hair dries.

[@Mowizzy1]

I literally just washed my 2 weeks old starter locs today for the 2nd time...my scalp felt itchy so I had to massage and wash.

[@Flash-qj5qe]

How’s ur locs now

[@anthonyt425]

Update?

[@kraxykam7242]

At first, I used to wait a month to wash my hair, but lately, I realised that my hair needs to be washed after two weeks now because I workout and sweat into my scalp which is the worst lol 😂

[@TPlocks]

Don’t be walking round stank now!! 👀

[@a1textures124]

Knowing you’re hair needs is key 🔑 Check out our organic vegan grooming line for men with textures.. treat your Locs right 👌🏽💯 A1textures.com @a1textures

[@RnYKeyonce]

I listened to my loctician with the first two sets of locs and waited 4-6 weeks before my first wash and retwist. With my current set I washed my hair after 2 weeks and did a diy retwist after 3. Before my first wash I knew that I was budding so I feel comfortable washing weekly and my scalp loves me for it !

[@a1textures124]

Knowing what you’re hair needs is key 🔑 Check out our organic vegan grooming line for men with textures.. treat your Locs right 👌🏽💯 A1textures.com @a1textures

[@AtreyuLocs]

"Don't hide from that water." LOL! Very good answer to a very general question. Nice video, sir!

[@TPlocks]

Great to see you stopping by bro!!! Glad to see you rapid fire with the videos too! I got em all in my watch later!!!

[@AtreyuLocs]

@@TPlocks Of course, sir. The support doesn't stop just because you're no longer at 300 subscribers lol. I'm just glad I actually caught the video relatively hot out of the render software for once. I usually don't see them until 2-7 days later. And yes, I'm making more of an effort too!

[@a1textures124]

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[@alibarahona2149]

I washed mines 10 days after starting them and im 10 month strong. wash them weekly and i have no problems.

[@a1textures124]

Check out our organic vegan grooming line for men with textures.. treat your Locs right 👌🏽💯 A1textures.com @a1textures

[@j.vosier6786]

What shampoo do you use

[@alibarahona2149]

@@j.vosier6786 I use Head & shoulders clinical strength

[@thesaviorkey1]

@@alibarahona2149 Can I use regular shampoo

[@alibarahona2149]

@@thesaviorkey1 of course. in only use this kind because it help a lot to clean buildup. But before full wash i wash with vinegar and baking soda

[@personal_rarityduchess4016]

Make sure y’all drink plenty of water too guys 💪🏽

[@rockstardmaurion9568]

Does drinking water grow your hair

[@moffrow543]

@@rockstardmaurion9568 i mean, its just a good idea anyway

[@GoldenBoyDims]

@@rockstardmaurion9568 nope but apple cidar vinegar does, i dont use it much anymore because my hair started growing to a point I didn't like

[@moffrow543]

@Vincent Price applying it to the skull

[@omgitznate]

@@GoldenBoyDims started growing too fast?

[@REDphoenix374]

I started my loc journey around late Feb/Early March and this channel has SAVE. MY. LIFE (and my locs lol). I’m 8 months in from starting them myself (I started with 2 strand) and I get so many compliments from people about them. You really are the GOAT of locs 🔥

[@KNOTNATION]

I love your intro animation!

[@TPlocks]

The legend!!! Bro I need your email again! 😅

[@TERRELL_GASKINS]

@@TPlocks shit bro I just started my locs with the braid method yesterday and my aunt said I have to wait 3 months to wash em I have no problem doing that but I've seen a few people say not too do it

[@TPlocks]

I ain’t tryna disagree with Aunty so if you choose to wait that’s fine! lol I’m just saying you don’t HAVE to wait that long and if you deal with product build up or have an itchy scalp like I did, 3 months without a wash might be unbearable lol

[@TERRELL_GASKINS]

@@TPlocks yeah I feel u most definitely and fr as real men we shouldn't argue with women about anything and thanks you bro💯

[@ruquiiiah]

So glad you said this! It took me way too long to listen to what my scalp was telling me instead of what other people had to say when it came to washing my locs. Once a week is perfect for me- i feel fresh and clean every Sunday thank the lordt

[@stucker000]

Blows my mind 🤯 that I, too, believed I shouldn’t wash my hair at all until my next re-twist in possibly six weeks. I can go a while without washing my hair, but have been loc’d 9 days and my head itches like crazy. I will be washing it in the am. Love your video - glad I stumbled onto it.

[@shanebelt491]

I started my son's locs 2 months ago. I have used your videos from day one. Thank you for all the great advice!!

[@Dorasgard3n]

Water speeds up the locking process. I’m 10 months Loc’d and by the 4-5 month my two strand twist pattern started to fade away.

[@jaythebangman2582]

Doesn't it unlock hair?

[@Dorasgard3n]

@@jaythebangman2582 you can experience more unraveling during washing than spritzing your locs on a daily basis. It’s definitely an alternative especially if you’re using products that help aid in a healthy clean scalp.

[@2013lovemy]

@@jaythebangman2582 a few might get looser at first, but just twist them back! Overall hair locks MUCH faster when washed frequently. Think about it. Wet hair curls and tangles. That’s what locs are. Tangled/matter hair. Can never go wrong with a clean scalp!

[@gimmimalighterback3726]

what's ur hair type?

[@blackknight295]

I have full freeform locs no brush/towel, no twist, no rubber bands. I wash every 2-3 days and my hair locked up in the first month. Im a 3c-4b type and Im 4yrs strong and yes water helps it loc faster.

[@ninabeena83]

Waited a month to wash my starter coils and I used a stocking cap that first time - to your point though, the disorder that resulted from that wash resulted in my immediate booking of my first retwist 🤣 Back to my regular weekly wash schedule now, and I’m one of those who doesn’t care if they’re perfect and cylindrical. The wilder the better

[@elyshebbachristele9234]

Oh yea I ain’t waist NO TIME washing my hair. I think I washed my hair two weeks after starting my locs. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@TPlocks]

I’m right there with you!

[@tjtanner9311]

I didn't make a week. My scalp was itching so bad😅. I tried a no rinse liquid shampoo to try and calm my scalp. Now I just wash my hair every 2 weeks.

[@deljean]

Same it was too itchy and flaky

[@Jonathan-cz4ky]

@@tjtanner9311 That’s because y’all clearly didn’t take care of your scalp before the loc because ain’t no way your scalp was itching THAT BAD lol

[@nat3299]

@@Jonathan-cz4ky they could have sebhorric dermatitis

[@Aboobayker]

So basically, depending on your curl type, scalp viscosity, and how well or not well your hair retains moisture you should decide for yourself. Really helpful, new sub, keep up the grind👏🏿

[@a1textures124]

Knowing what you’re hair needs is key 🔑 Check out our organic vegan grooming line for men with textures.. treat your Locs right 👌🏽💯 A1textures.com @a1textures

[@jonathanleeper8240]

Just washed my starter locs today, 3weeks of having them. And my joints are fine... I used the “stocking cap”or durag wash method.

[@yusei756]

What’s the stocking cap or durag wash method?

[@nyat5413]

@@yusei756 you put a stocking cap or du rag over your locs and wash your locs that way (avoid using your finger tips) The stocking cap, wig cap, or du rag method is helpful in making sure that your starter locs don’t come undone while washing.

[@dhatchick22196]

@@nyat5413 but how do you get to your scalp?

[@nyat5413]

@@dhatchick22196 my apologies you use the finger tips…just not the nail part because you don’t want to mess up your locs. Use the flat part of your finger tips. And you get into your scalp the same way you would do if you were massaging your scalp. Then to rinse you push down with your hand to squeeze the shampoo bout as you rinse underwater. Make sure to rinse really well to get all the shampoo out, an extra 10mins of rinsing. I hope this made sense

[@aafx3083]

@@nyat5413 i want to wash my locs as well. i’ve had them for 3 months now. so do i put the shampoo on top of the durag ?

[@roadrunna_bright8714]

I waited like a week and said nahh bruh this sum dirty shi. I just put on a stocking cap and and washed my hair thru that so I could keep them twisted. I also have softer hair then most so I needed to make sure they kept form.

[@TPlocks]

I’m glad you made the adjustment and kept washing bruh! 🙌🏾

[@roadrunna_bright8714]

@@TPlocks I’ve been subscribed for awhile and thank you so much for helping me on my journey. I started a year ago and now my dreads are down to my shoulders. Thanks to your tips

[@nickbrown7424]

So what do you do put a wave cap on & let the water run thru your hair/scalp and wash that way? Especially with the shampoo on the wave/stocking cap? Cuz this not washing hair thing is mad sus & dirty asf. I was told to wash a week or 2 after my starter locs and it’s around that time

[@roadrunna_bright8714]

@@nickbrown7424 I recommend you get a stocking cap because it’s see through, that way you can see if you are messing up the form. But yes, you just put on a cap and wash through it. Put soap on top and soap your hair up as much as possible. Rinse and make sure you get the access soap and product build up out from where the cap is tied at.

[@g.k.3598]

This video was needed 🙌🏿 Thank you. Guys, if you feel the need to wash your hair, it's probably the case. Don't feel any guilt, do it. You know your scalp. For my 2nd set (regular two strand twists and interlocked roots), the locktician said: "Wait 3 weeks. In fact, people with locks don't have to wash their hair every week like you. Use this spray for your scalp (DIY spray water + vegetal and essential oils+ glycerin). For you first shampoo, don't forget to dilute it." Me, a little worried because I know my scalp 😳 But I listened her advices. She's the professional. First 3 weeks: pimples because she interlocked too tight, buildup on the interlocked part (oils from the spray, then dandruff, then shampoo) 😭 At every appointment, she acted like she couldn't see the problem. Thanks to the lockdown, I decided to comb them out.

[@TheQueenEsther24]

Yes! I washed my hair two weeks after my starters, I was suffering lol

[@mylesjackson2467]

Dry shampoo does wonders for me,I tried washing mine to early and woke up with an Afro a day later. Moral I’ve learned is learn YOUR hair texture and hair.

[@kayademorris7378]

Dry shampoo is a buildup magnet

[@jr8694]

Yes I think what works for a tighter hair texture might not work so well for someone locking with a looser texture

[@Grym0626]

A lot of people wanna choose style > over cleanliness...you can’t make dirty hair look good after awhile smh

[@tiffanybridget]

I created a shampoo cap using fishnet stockings 2 weeks after my starter locs were created this November. I wash every other week and my coils are still intact. I use dr Bronners peppermint or tea tree castile soap and its perfect. Bc they are fishnet I am still able to get to my scalp and wash thoroughly without disrupting the coils. Extra trick is to squeeze the water out - I never rub to dry.

[@TPlocks]

Amazing tips!!! You gotta make that fishnet tutorial 🔥🔥🔥

[@tiffanybridget]

@@TPlocks I will! Thanks for the encouragement and great channel.

[@andrewkariuki8888]

Just saw your post notification and smiled....I started my dreadlocks a week ago and was asking the same question....Thank you!!🙌 PS. You're my new "Loc mentor". Will be following all your tips as I go through my love journey

[@TPlocks]

Honored and humbled family! Grateful for your trust! ✊🏾

[@a1textures124]

Knowing what you’re hair needs is key 🔑 Check out our organic vegan grooming line for men with textures.. treat your Locs right 👌🏽💯 A1textures.com @a1textures

[@kunx104]

i washed mine after 3 days(im an athlete so yea..) THEY WERE TOTALLY FINE yo Even now i wash them like i did normally before and its been almost a month. I crochet here and there for 5 minutes every other day and i gotta say its easier to maintain then i thought :) luv it

[@513villain5]

I’ve been watching TP for a minute, but I HAD to sub after the statement “...adorns locs naturally...” I’m in.

[@humbledassholesent6661]

*(4C hair type)* I started washing my starter locs the second week, and they didn’t unravel either. Maybe a couple in certain areas but no big deal. I started them with finger coils btw and I used oils. I didn’t use clamps. I barely touched my head to wash tho; I let the water and shampoo do the job for me. I retwisted them myself after the wash then I washed and retwisted like 2 weeks after that now every monthish. I even deep conditioned a couple times before the wash. I threw in another wash like a week ago, but I didn’t retwisted I kinda like them a lil thicker now. I’ll be 4 months loc’d Xmas day

[@Ice_48]

Much needed video. I have seborrheic dermatitis and my stylist told me not to wash it. Well, my scalp condition flared up bad and she still told me to hold off on washing. I was so confused because my locs started to look terrible. After watching this, I jumped in the showers and washed, and guess what…shit looks completely fine

[@shdowhdgehg404]

I have the same dermatitis problem I’m worried that it’ll come undone and i have coarse hair and it Typically doesn’t steady locing around 11 months to two yrs to firmly loc

[@nanaosei-tutu5239]

I’m one month into my journey today and am already seeing budding on lots of my locs because I wet my hair every single day. I just don’t understand what the reasoning is when people say not to wet your hair....

[@ShadesofSage]

I don’t even have locs but I loved this video😍! Thanks for the information ☺️!

[@leeshahenry3699]

Praise God!💜 I love it!

[@lifebeauty3213]

From Nigeria, this video is genuine and interesting to watch Thank you man❤️

[@AkilStHill]

Another banger, I just started my journey like 2 weeks now. Been following you for months and really appreciate the info bruh thanks ✌🏾

[@TPlocks]

I’m just happy the content helps family! 🙏🏾

[@newash101]

I’ve found regularly washing my hair personally help it lock better. My hair is 4 a/b but it’s soft. So I had to stop using conditioner and letting the water tangle it.

[@getrealhood]

What shampoo do you use?

[@QueenKandake]

Just got starter locs last Thursday. Looking forward to the journey. Love your channel. New sub! 🙏🏾✌🏾👏🏾

[@leeshahenry3699]

Praise God! same!

[@nyakuothgatkuoth1016]

I just got my starter locs !!!!! Thank you so much for all the information and helping me through this journey, and this journey is truly humbling but idc cus I’m still in quarantine

[@TPlocks]

It’s definitely humbling, but you can definitely get through it!! Quarantine definitely helps with too! It’s a great time to undergo the process!

[@DodgyDebb]

Hi TPLOCKS just found this video of you from a year ago😱you look so young. I think once again you delivered a very informative video. I’m a nasty gal!🤣I’ve gone long periods where I have not washed my hair, coz of braids or weaves which I generally try to leave in place as long as possible. However since I’ve got locks (Dec21) I’ve not washed my hair. I do see a Loctition. I’m almost blind so can’t really manage my own hair. But since watching your videos it has given me the courage to relax sooooo much more with my hair, I can even palm roll new locks & even separate joined locks. My visit to my hairdresser was every 6 weeks to start with, but I’ve relaxed that a bit now. It was you that taught me to spritz my hair with rosewater & to oil my scalp. My Loctition is a raster, and he can be a bit too laid back (probably high) 🤣and forgets to tell me things. So glad im one of your Subscriber’s and can’t express to you enough of feeling the weight of uncertainty that I was feeling before I watched your videos. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK💖WISHING YOU, YOUR FAMILY & FOLLOWERS A BLESSED WEEKEND🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

[@kraxykam7242]

"Don't nobody want no stank people" I- 😂

[@TPlocks]

😂😂😂

[@ChidoriQueen]

sitting on my bed watching this bc my hair need a wash so bad and im scurred to wash it 🤣 i definitely needed this

[@mookamania2170]

Same! I’m worried af lol don’t wanna mess nun up

[@ashantihendon]

I’m deciding to wash mine after 3 weeks. I’m going to use the stocking camp and a plastic bottle with a nozzle. Wish me luck lol

[@usernerocore]

@@ashantihendon howd it go?

[@theanxoiushero800]

Ain’t no way I can’t go more than a week without cleaning tf outta my scalp

[@taurenglasl1976]

So when I got my starter locs, I didn’t wash in the traditional sense of water and shampoo, but I cleaned my scalp with sea breeze and witch hazel. Now that I’m locked, wash day is once every four days or so, depending on what’s going on (work, exercise, etc.). I’ve found the switching from palm roll to inter loc and life are good! Wash and go while maintaining a fresh look and more time in between ”retwist.”

[@BelovedbyHim]

Wash but REMEMBER every wash does not require a retwist… that’s where the thinning comes into play.

[@TPlocks]

💯

[@avi7278]

I'm a 4a. I washed mine after just 4 days with a wave cap. None of the locs came out, but also I started with instant locs using a crochet hook so in reality, naturally they were probably closer to 2 months. I let my hair dry completely before going to bed. Put my durag on and woke up in the morning and locs were still intact however I forget that when I wash my hair it curls up and shrinks for a day or two. Well that's what it did, but with locks. So instead of having locs that hung straight down or straight to the side, etc like the day before, I had locs curlin up in the middle, going in all different type of directions, and a bunch of frizz. I did some maintenance with the crochet hook to get it kinda back under control. They def looked better before, but it's aight. Next time I know what to expect.

[@moondoggie517]

This has been my MAIN and only reason for not starting my locs. I can't got that long without washing, I literally have to wash my hair every 5-7 days or it's a mess. My scalp will itch like crazy and my face will break out. I think I am ready to start now ☺ thank you for this video.

[@melaninfuture]

I had locs that I did on my own when I was 16, and I rarely washed my hair because I didn’t know any better. But when I did wash it, it was in the shower and barely had any affect because my scalp was still unclean and itchy. However, my hair would just barely unravel, and I would just re-twist it. That lasted for almost a year. Then I cut them because the itching was unbearable. I did my own locs again at 24. Same thing, washed my hair in the shower once every 3-4 weeks. By this age, I realize I have serious scalp and skin issues, and realize that I’m at a loss. After 1.7 years of having the locs which actually started to mature, I cut them because my scalp was suffering. Washing only once or twice a month in the shower had no effect on my scalp. Fast forward to age 46. I just twisted my hair which was 3-6 inches long. It took me about 15 hours lmao. After all these years, I’ve learned that I have to washed my hair every 2 maybe 3 days to keep a clean, healthy scalp. So half way through twisting my hair, I submerged my hair in water while taking a bath and lightly washed it with shampoo. I did this twice back to back. Then I re-twisted whatever parts loosened, which wasn’t much. Finally, I’m growing locs with a clean, non-itchy scalp. I’m on three months now, and I wash my hair in the bath every 2-3 days and re-twist as needed.

[@d.lightfultv2231]

Love your vids. Dopest Loc Tuber out there. I’m freeform but I always respect your perspective.

[@TPlocks]

I’m honored family! 🙏🏾 thank you for your support!

[@malikgray6615]

I would say for most people starting out locs it’s good to get a shower cap I got mine for like 10-12 dollars on Amazon and it works like a charm because once you get done washing you’re hair then you need to let it you know dry and you can’t go like 2-3 weeks without taking no shower at least for me I can’t so I need to have some type of shower cap on after I just washed my locs and did the retwist but you don’t want you’re locs to come out after you just got done washing and retwisting because for some people they may jump in the shower and think that no water is gonna touch their locs and maybe some water doesnt and maybe it does and it messes up that specific loc

[@jesse9816]

Bro u were right on point,, me personally,, I’m Hispanic,, I did start my locks with a 2 strand twist 2 day’s ago and I’m living my life as it was b4 ,, I haven’t watch my hair yet but as soon as I feel like I need it I will,, if’s unraveled I will let them get back together on their own and maybe later on do crochet myself,, but my whole point is no to stress yourself out,, I wanna enjoy my locks not hate them. So thanks for this great video brother.

[@gamer_cgdag4613]

I've been washing mine and they haven't loosened up and thank you so much for informing it's hard to find good information and I watch your video to help me with my starter locs keep up the good work man frfr

[@TPlocks]

You got that good hair! 😁

[@ptig22]

Appreciate you King..I'm going on 4months ..so many people got own opinion

[@DB101415]

Congratulations on reaching 20K + and growing!🎉🎈🎊🍾

[@darwin8515]

I just noticed I am watching someone grow on KZbin. Like you are so consistent, just finally subscribed with bell notifications 💪🏾 keep it up fam

[@personal_rarityduchess4016]

I wash my hair once a month n I retwist every 3 months

[@lmao9179]

Got 33 locs 2 months in and had to wash. I am now Kodak Black for a while but I’m cool with it. GLEE

[@TheNeverous]

Another BANGER from the good brotha TP! I'm finally 4th retwist in and I'm still on my 1 retwist and wash per week but I was super skeptical if I could make it at the begging! But TP is completely right. Do what you need to do to keep your hair clean and reduce ITCHING! There is nothing that can happen that a loctician that is worth their craft can not tighten right back up when you come back in. PS. I ain't shaved in 2 years! I see ya minoxidil coming in too there my boy!! #WolfGang #BeardGang #NoShaveNovemberGang #WholeLottaGangShit

[@a1textures124]

Knowing what you’re hair needs is key 🔑 Check out our organic vegan grooming line for men with textures.. our Charcoal Detox shampoo and conditioner is perfect for loc rejuvenation, removes all the buildup without the chemicals..treat your Locs right 👌🏽💯 A1textures.com @a1textures

[@MelloneeKecia]

Great video definitely hit it right on the head with this one 👍🏾👏🏾🤗 wish this video was out when I got my locs started.

[@dopeanddivine6902]

I waited a month to make sure they was locked, the 5 back of my head (neck area came aloose a little bit)- other than that, no issues. I personally say wait a month so you don't waste money losing your locs and gotta start over and pay out more money Now, I use wild growth oil, use twice a week then wash every Friday

[@ykb04]

After the first month u started washing weekly?

[@LittleMissZ]

I just started my loc journey today and as I was making the videos I was asking for KZbinr suggestions for locs. Scrolling on my feed then boom you popped up! Hallelujah

[@jamieoutland5325]

I didn't wait to wash my starters. Water is your friend 😆

[@raphgg0658]

Do u think i can put water on my locs every 2 dans?

[@qleo9210]

“Don’t hide from that water” haha funny but I feel you brotha 💪🏾😂, now lemme go wash these joints 🌴🌊>

[@MrYungKdogg]

You got so many subs cause you just that good bruh! Keep it up! Your channel has finally motivated me to finally start my dreadlocks, 3 weeks strong.

[@TPlocks]

Good stuff family! And I appreciate that! Truly! I’m just glad y’all rocking with me! ✊🏾

[@MissJeriB]

Love the new intro. I am a huge nerd and loved Static shock as a kid.

[@teeraerob8813]

Thank you for the channel...new to the journey and already learned a hell of a lot!

[@skittlestheG5000]

And I love your videos btw. There is so much loc misinformation on the internet. This is some quality content. Keep it up!

[@tawanawhite85]

Thanks for this video and yes it answered my questions 🙌🏾😉

[@monique161989]

New sub here! Thank you for the info! I loc'd my hair on the 2nd and I'm so ready to wash it!

[@TPlocks]

Welcome to the loc family! ✊🏾🔥🔥

[@girlinekelly128]

The best 9 minutes spent of my life, thanks u just got a new follower

[@Crypto.r.e.a.m]

thank you for your video! I just started my lock journey and I am Filipino with straight hair. My loctician told me before I left the salon she told me not to wash my hair for at least month because I have straight hair. I really hope I don't have to wait that long. Appreciate your explanation in your video.

[@nora8653]

Yep, I’m on my 3rd set (all healthy just wanted changed) and I’ve always washed my locs every week or two and never had a problem. I don’t understand how people are out here not washing their hair.

[@brinicktv5959]

Thank you, God! Someone answer my question cause I just started my locs the itchiness is real and aggravating me a lot.

[@ArmedMinority]

You just got a new subscriber you just help me with my dread confidence that words can’t even explain I was just looking in the mirror mad at the inconsistencies in thickness my dreads and I’m only five months in😮‍💨 but you most definitely cleared up a whole bunch of questions I had ‼️🥲

[@TPlocks]

Really glad I could help! If you look at my journey you’ll see I was there too. ✊🏾

[@09kryssyg]

People told me not to wash my hair for 6 months & not to wet my hair at all between retwists. Biiiiiihh what?! I washed/conditioned my starter locs at 3 weeks & faithfully spray my hair with water 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m basically 8 months in & the longest I’ll wait to wash my hair is 4 weeks.

[@TPlocks]

You knew what was best! 😂 I’ve never been able to go longer than 2 weeks!

[@09kryssyg]

😂😂😂 It be like that sometimes.. You can’t be out here with a musty scalp 🤣

[@kingdraco9732]

Yea I been using a shower cap because I wasn’t really sure we was supposed wash starter locs but it has been growing which idk how but this video taught me

[@demetriuspeoples4750]

Love your videos! They're all so informative and entertaining. This channel helped me confirm starting my journey and gives me the confidence to embrace the starter loc phase. Keep up the videos my brotha ✊🏾💯

[@a1textures124]

Knowing what you’re hair needs is key 🔑 Check out our organic vegan grooming line for men with textures.. treat your Locs right 👌🏽💯 A1textures.com @a1textures

[@TheErikaMarie01]

My coworkers told me to wait 6 months to wash and I knew that was some bull 😂

[@laysiadonald5744]

I am at 1year and 1 month on my loc journey, i was washing it after 2 months and now i wash it once a week

[@DamnDioni]

Thank you I’ve been lost for so long 🖤💕

[@bonelocksnharmony8070]

Whats up? Just found your channel man. Love it. I have very straight hair and the lady who did my dreads told me to wash 1-2 weeks after. I did after 1 week and everything was fine. A little frizzy but not even close to coming undone or anything like that.

[@swatz22]

I started my journey 2½ weeks ago and my loctician told me not wash til after I come in for my retwist. 3 weeks without a was and my scalp already itching. I asked her should I wash day before my retwist and she said no. I asked her if my retwist shouldn't get messed up after I wash and she just said if I wash my hair will take longer to loc. I'm to the point where I'm like screw it and just gna wash it a day or 2 before the retwist because I can't handle being over a week without washing my hair

[@babyjki444]

i love your hair color, your locs look so good with that ginger going through them.

[@SimplyJackman]

Man I love your videos they are always super down to earth.

[@TPlocks]

I just keep it true to us! 😁 I’m glad you enjoy the content!

[@blackknight295]

Facts! This myth creates alot of dirty dread wearers. Wash yo hair! Idk why anybody would be so impatient that they would prefer not to fully bath themselves just to have an aesthetic look.

[@kajunsblerdeye9325]

I can honestly say I've been waiting for you to drop this. Notification gang. This will be my second no shave November.

[@TPlocks]

Notification fam! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Yea bro this no shave is bout to look crazy on me!

[@a1textures124]

Knowing you’re hair needs is key 🔑 Check out our organic vegan grooming line for men with textures.. treat your Locs right 👌🏽💯 A1textures.com @a1textures

[@skittlestheG5000]

There is absolutely no excuse not to wash your hair when it's needed. Your hair and scalp's health is more important than anything! It's impossible to lock hair that packed its bags and fell out ya scalp because it was tired of your BS🤣 Hair looking like autumn leaves, dry and crunchy😬

[@ShadesofSage]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gavinwalton255]

not the autumn leaves😭😭😭

[@Malyt538]

LMFAO mans said autumn leaves 💀😭😭😭

[@Otto8845]

Thx 4 this information. You've been very educational.

[@a1textures124]

Knowing what you’re hair needs is key 🔑 Check out our organic vegan grooming line for men with textures.. treat your Locs right 👌🏽💯 A1textures.com @a1textures

[@Otto8845]

@@a1textures124 ok

[@halo3boy1]

Im 3 weeks in and man I need that wash.

[@klasallejr]

I’ve been loc’d for just over 3 weeks. I’m getting my first retwist this Friday and can’t wait for my hair to get washed! The wait wasn’t bad though, I thought it’d be torturous because I’m used to having short hair and washing about twice a week although I did cut back on strenuous workouts to avoid sweating as much

[@a1textures124]

Knowing you’re hair needs is key 🔑 Check out our organic vegan grooming line for men with textures.. treat your Locs right 👌🏽💯 A1textures.com @a1textures

[@mzbreezy1956]

I love washing my hair. when i first started my journey in May.. i washed my hair after the first 2 weeks🤷🏾‍♀️ my locs are still dope

[@marciaacker2802]

Eloquently put!!! Thanks for the tips

[@TPlocks]

Always happy to help! Thank you. 🙏🏾

[@boogiiebo5347]

I wash my hair once every 2weeks an so far it's been growing healthy well at least for now lol No shave November gang ✊🏿✊🏿💯💯💯💯

[@TPlocks]

No shave gang!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@SimplytheVibes]

Notification gang!!! We're human, we need water to survive... including our hair!

[@TPlocks]

Simple as that! 🔥

[@quais-_-isshot6582]

Jus started my dreads last week, finna get face tats and become a rapper🤣🤣

[@TPlocks]

What’s the first tatt gonna be? Lol

[@talayahmarie]

Lmaoo

[@ginabeana3469]

this is kinda problematic but ok lol

[@deljean]

Bye lol

[@Malyt538]

💀