What NO ONE Told Me About Starting Locs on LONG Natural Hair!

[@cocoswan3844]

I started my hair with bra strap length comb coils. And it quickly shrunk up to chin length. The shock and horror of it all was real. But the great thing was I was locked within two months. November will mark my two year loc anniversary. When I see your growth spurt I know mine is coming because I am only a few months behind you. Hooray for growth Spurts!!!

[@DeeDee-wy2bp]

Wow, I thought I was alone, my hair was 13 inches and now its only 4 inches and some 6 inches. I was unhappy at first, but I later said to myself, my hair is all there, just not visible and all the strength are with me, so am happy. So help me Lord..

[@zxyatiywariii8]

@@DeeDee-wy2bp Here's something you can try if you want -- when your hair's wet, clip a heavy bead onto the bottom of each of your locs and let them completely dry with the beads on. (I got my beads cheap on Amazon.) If they dry with a heavy bead, they stay looking longer. But be careful not to do sports with heavy beads -- I bashed my eye that way 😲😂

[@DeeDee-wy2bp]

@@zxyatiywariii8 Oh..Thanks a lot dear I really appreciate, I will give that a try. Much love..

[@thetongueofangels1882]

So if your hair is 13 inches and it locs at 4 inches... can you 'stretch' your locs to show the 13 inches?

[@rietta9036]

I started my locs on 7/22/21, with comb coils with long natural curly hair. I am excited about this journey

[@elliebrown5990]

How’s your journey so far it’s been a year 🎉

[@rietta9036]

@@elliebrown5990 Wow you made my day Ellie, yes it been a year locd and I am absolutely loving my locs still. Patience is key, focusing only on my journey.It was the best decision for my hair since I decided to go natural. Locs to me is like self love on steroids. Ellie have many wonderful abundantly blessed days!!

[@embracingmyspace7572]

Hey lady, I love your videos. I started my locs 14 months ago with comb coils on a tapered cut. I had 3+ years of growth on top but the sides and back were short. You’re right, my short locs locd faster and my longer ones had more frizz. It was worth it though. My super frizzy stage is over...HALLELUJAH!

[@DesireeMarie]

Alriiiight! I'm so excited for you! Yup you already know about those shorter locs lol Congrats on your 14 months! Whoot whoot!

[@kelz0974]

I begin my loc journey with long hair on the April 29th....I'm excited

[@nitanecolehaynes2025]

My bday! You just gave me an idea....

[@lauren82140]

Yes longer hair does take longer to look like locs! I started with armpit length hair and 1 year and a half later im at shoulder length locs. I see people who started around the same time as me with a couple inches of hair and we are at the same length its crazy.

[@DesireeMarie]

Girl I totally understand .. your hair looks beautiful in your profile pic! It will grow exactly as it should, just have to work with what you've got!

[@PeaceNotPerfextion]

Your hair was already long, they just caught up to you😍

[@kikileggins3399]

I am literally in the process of twisting my hair for my starter locks right now. I did like 10 and then realized that maybe my hair is too long for this. My hair is nearly waist length when stretched. This video definitely made me feel a little more confident in this moment. Thank you so much ☺

[@tristenmadere9621]

Hey, my hair is about the same length. What method did you use to start yours?

[@vivislavidaa]

@@tristenmadere9621 she said twists

[@FreeSpirit1111]

My hair, right now, is past shoulder length, almost armpit length, and I'm starting my two strand locs August. I can't wait. I keep my hair naturally braided or twisted anyhow, for 1-2 months at a time, so I figure why not loc.

[@terrancedaxton3781]

i realize Im quite randomly asking but do anybody know of a good place to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@jucyjay8398]

The frizz is real girl. I did free form with shoulder length hair.

[@SimsStoriesByJoslin]

I started with medium length hair with two strand twist but I am a year and 3 months now. It has been difficult with growth but I live in dry CO. I thank God the growth I do have and some of my locs are more loved than others.

[@DesireeMarie]

Congratulations on your 15 months! I can't imagine how it might be in CO but do believe your hair is growing! Keep at your healthy hair routine and it will get better every month

[@zxyatiywariii8]

I started with long hair and then I had to be really patient but it's so worth it! I think this journey is teaching me more patience.

[@ritamay_june]

Coils are not as fragilenas you think... I was able to different styles on my starter locs. You spoke truth about the shrinkage!!!! Lol

[@itskearra4416]

I'm starting my locs today and I'm so nervous

[@DesireeMarie]

Yay!! Congratulations I’m so excited for you ❤️

[@virtualdiariesofchambrea2080]

itskearra starting mine Tuesday

[@joannacapulet]

How did it goooo @itskearra I'm goin tuesdayyyyy :x

[@joannacapulet]

Holy shit @vivalacham same afff

[@gigistrader1216]

Loved your video!!! I am getting ready to start my journey and came across you while doing some research. I have been contemplating locs for a while, but I think I am ready.

[@ibukayov]

Thank you, this was very useful. I have just past shoulder length hair and have decided to lock 🙏🏾

[@IamShaunnaNakice]

Thanks for this video. I am a month in to my loc journey and i have long hair. I was natural for 5 years. Thanks for sharing.

[@iainthadnocake1]

Your locs are gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@Samantha-bj5xm]

The first time i started w twists but they unravelled bc i didnt know i wasn’t supposed to use conditioner... this time i wanna try comb coils

[@loryndabenson5840]

You having a growth spurt and I'm jelly! 😭 lemme get some of that length!

[@DesireeMarie]

Mwa ha ha lol! Thanks boo! :)

[@lavenderfields1954]

Thank you beauty 💜👑 I’m starting my locks today

[@lisahannans5878]

Im starting with interlocking on long hair wish me luck

[@jashiradaniels1307]

Thank you for letting me know i didn’t have to cut my hair i was debating because of this

[@hannahclark4593]

i’m starting my interlocks today!! so excited lol

[@angellynette8258]

Thank you for this video. I started locs on long hair once and didn’t like how my hair bunched up in some of the locs while they were forming and caused me to have sort chunky locs and I took them out. I’m thinking of starting again with long hair, but I’m thinking of going braids to keep them from bunching up.

[@MsCouve]

I started my locs with two strand twists as well, with some length. I am grateful for the length throughout the process and do not mind the frizz. I am concern about the parting and hope I do not have locs that pop off, but it's because I did them myself and do not know what to expect. I am excited to see them a few years down the line (I'm only 4 months in). Do you have any pointers on clipping your locs when your hair is long? I am scared I am clipping in the wrong spots and may be thinning my ends.

[@loryndabenson5840]

What do you mean clip your locs? Are you trimming the ends?

[@DesireeMarie]

Hey love! Congrats on your 4 months! I completely understand your fear of thinning hair because of clips. My advice would be to limit your clipping (especially if it causes you to be alarmed). I used to clip my hair for the day and take it out later on but that is only because I was comfortable doing so. If you are ok with it try not to clip too tight and close to any locs that seem like they are a bit thinner. I hope that helps!

[@MsCouve]

thank you so much!!!!

[@vianeybloomfield2635]

I can’t find a single video that will help me understand just how much shrinkage I’ll experience. My hair is loosely coiled and down to my butt... I’m also going through postpartum shedding so my hair has thinned terribly 😭

[@AllThingsBi]

vianey bloomfield get an aphogee treatment

[@gigistrader1216]

Love your video!!! I am getting ready to start my journey and came a roos you while doing some research. I have been contemplating starting for quite a while, but I am ready to get started soon.

[@Dancingmoonlightstar]

New to the channel and watching some of your older videos....yeah I started my locs on long hair. Some parts of my hair was mid back length and others a little shorter due to my hair being layered a few years ago and it has always grown uneven since. I just started my locs on Jan. 10th! So I am literally two weeks in and already experiencing a lot of the things you mentioned here. I had quite a bit of shrinkage after my hair dried after the install, and now I know my hair is going to shrink even more! Haha that’s okay though, like you said it’s apart of the process. I’m so used to long wild hair that it will be nice to rock a little frizzy bob or whatever for a while 😂😂

[@DesireeMarie]

Alright!! Congratulations on you new baby locs! I'm SO excited for you! I love that you are enjoying the process ❤️

[@grimes9339]

@@DesireeMarie HEY, WHATS YOUR OPPINION ON INSTANT LOCKS WITH LONG HAIR??

[@justinbiko]

About to start. Think this helped

[@PeaceNotPerfextion]

I am probably in the minority here but shrinkage isn’t a concern of mine, and I started with 10” ... my only concern is having a healthy head of hair...

[@shernicafields2339]

Too long winded, get to the differences

[@toyawicker9398]

RIIIIIGHT!

[@Cinnmon10]

Agreed

[@danielleervin1609]

Yes!

[@shoniquaoliver3090]

I’m almost 2 weeks locked. I want to wash it so bad, especially because my loctition styled it. I’m ready to take it down but I know it’s going to stick up.

[@DesireeMarie]

Awe congratulations on your 2 weeks! How cute, I'm sure they are looking great. Don't be afraid to wash it! The more you wash it, the faster it locks and you definitely don't want to have dirty locs to start your journey. Don't be afraid of water

[@zxyatiywariii8]

It's been 8 months now (I just found this video) I bet your locs are gorgeous now! 💆🏾‍♀️🥰

[@ol4074]

What if u have thin hair

[@gamingcrypto-YT]

This video told me what I need to hear I'm going with coil because my hair is tall

[@kirbybunch2765]

Loving your hair beautiful, you're doing great. I remember when you started your journey.

[@DesireeMarie]

Ahhhh! Thanks girl and thank you EVEN MORE for being so supportive for this long! I totally appreciate it

[@missriina84]

Love your video's! Great information on Locs ... But Girl you need a microphone for your camera

[@DesireeMarie]

Thanks boo! Yeah girl I'm getting my camera fixed and using my phone for now lol

[@shyheimharney2744]

thank u for this

[@thicks0123]

I started 3 months ago on mid back hair with 2 strand twists. Earlier last year i had my loose natural hair cut into a bob, that disappeared but showed back up once is started my locs and the hair shrank up🤦🏽‍♀️. Lately I've been dreaming of taking my locs out, I guess I'm not yet comfortable with this frizzy mane. But I'm gonna keep pushing!

[@DesireeMarie]

Girl you can do it keep pushing! It will get better and so much easier

[@StudyBuddy12]

@Carolina Stylez Same!!! I miss ponytails, but this journey gon be worth it 😤 #3months

[@Taras5Dtarot]

Ur a beautiful Queen. Thank u for this advice.

[@DesireeMarie]

Awe thank you so much :) You're the best!

[@dianehobbs1023]

I am starting my journey on long hair and I hope I enjoy the trip!

[@TheNeuteredCat1]

I'm white w straight hair, I have a undercut and my hair is past my chin . I want locs so bad but no one does locs around me. It's aweful

[@DesireeMarie]

Awe so sorry to hear that, maybe you can try it yourself! There are few KZbin videos on here that show how to diy straight hair Locs ❤️

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Look up "Dread Head HQ" online. I have a White friend and she gets her products and instructions on how to loc her hair on their website, and now she has beautiful locs. I'm part Japanese and my hair also locs differently than my Black or White friends hair does, so if you do get locs -- _watch them and see what they "like"._ Locs have a way of showing us how to care for them, if we watch how they react. Good luck! 😘

[@royhenderson1581]

You are so Beautiful 😍

[@jasminerogers9971]

Smh... what in the world is going on here?🤦🏾‍♀️. This video needs to be edited. I am so annoyed right now 😤

[@jeilong8369]

$tart'n wit løng hair nøw 2mthz in

[@DesireeMarie]

Nice!! Congrats on your journey!

[@jeilong8369]

Thx

[@TuiFiji]

So repetitive! 🙄

[@naturally4us]

😊😊😊

[@pattieoli7940]

How many locs do you have

[@labatory]

250 in mine

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

💙🧡

[@mimicyou49]

Five... Whole minutes, to start the list. Jesus.

[@DesireeMarie]

Yes, 5 😆

[@davinejefferson2123]

You talk wayyy tooo much & you repeat the thing you say like your you have amnesia

[@ashantihendon]

Don’t be rude. Just skip to the next video.

[@michaelzwane7487]

U luv long things huh?