What to DO & NOT DO When Starting Freeform Locs

Guys, it's been awhile but I am back! Been battling a bit of a cold but am back to talk to y'all about the top #DosAndDonts of #FreeformLocs!
This episode is dedicated to the Congo Familia! We are almost 1k strong! Much love and thank you to the fam for making this possible. And if you aren't apart of the fam, be sure you subscribe and send me your journey on Instagram! #freeformdreads #freeformdreadlocks
@domiboybae

[@SeanDerrickCooperMarquardt]

I really appreciate your sense of humor in your journey

[@DOMIBOY]

Thank you King 🙏🏾 Appreciate you saying so!! And even taking your time to watch 🙌🏾✊🏾 truly means the world to hear

[@tyhughes575]

How long should I wait before my first wash I just started

[@averagejoe3584]

@@DOMIBOYis a satin pillowcase good for starter freeforms

[@luismolina-hadgu2243]

When I started my journey everyone was making fun of my ugly stage, I never thought it was ugly I always thought it was dope and bragged about every stage. I enjoy my locs sticking up

[@kiel1924]

whats ur ig i wanna see

[@smoothingsounds4226]

No kap

[@bermudav3348]

@@kiel1924 fr

[@Jdt_dj]

Me personally what I did was I let my hair grow for a year and I didn’t do nothing to it. No coming it, oiling it, washing it only 1 time every 2 months, and kinda over all neglecting my hair. After the year I stared taking care of it the best of my ability and I had curls and a Afro for a few months until I got a high top fade and used a towel to start my free forms. Used the towel for 5 hours straight Nd twisted them semi separated them since I still wanted the nappy look and washed it 2 months after I started the free forms. Now I took my free forms and crochet them together nd I went form 87 dreads to 40. I love my free forms and even though I did a different approach it still worked. Thank you for reading this far😭💯❤️

[@spazz7797]

W

[@dashenkisan719]

So when u say u washer every 2 months does that mean u wore a shower cap in the shower and didn’t let your hair get wet?

[@reasc2071]

My son's hair (5) is in the process of freeforming and is currently in the "ugly phase". But I love it and I make sure I tell him that (you have beautiful hair! It's amazing, isn't it!

[@chamyreb.5649]

Just found this mans channel after looking up freeform videos to see if freeforming but separating was a thing (been doing it for a year and nine months currently) and ended up finding his channel and I think I found another favorite for loc videos🤘🏽 other then tplocks😁😁

[@liquiddiamonds629]

I absolutely love your hair 😍. My starter locs are chin length.. I’m contemplating semi free forming to add that volume at my roots

[@danniemarsh3313]

Best loc videos ever I'm 1 month and your videos are really helping me thankyou bro for making theses videos

[@mikegotjokes8279]

Congoooo familiaaa 🔥

[@alienhippiemuzic]

I felt your energy quick man.

[@absolutezero4198]

I really needed this man

[@otc4101]

Nice vid! You really say a lot of facts

[@williamfreeman3645]

He funny af I'm rocking with you bro🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾

[@MrGlobalGrind]

dope vid dude...thanks for the restoration in my own process

[@chrisgoodrich46]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="318">5:18</a> yea I see it. It's a good style on u tho. And that thing about appreciate the present or else you wont enjoy the future is some powerful shit man

[@chhiiillll]

Started this journey Oct 2022. using a sponge and just oil moisturizer for my scalp, I'm just now to that point where when I take a shower the hair in the nape area doesn't come completely out... this will be my 6th or 7th set...loving every step along the way

[@4demption628]

Bro i came from the vid with the secret drying technique😂😂😂u lit congrats on a new sub

[@Spideylee23]

hy man, thanks i look forward to your vids. have a good week Domi!

[@DOMIBOY]

I look forward to your comments Spidey! Appreciate you man - you too! I'm planning a Subscriber Appreciation vid soon and def gotta give you your love bro!

[@jdoe3593]

Loved the video, I was vibing with the music.

[@ptatoesaurus7008]

Your Spence of humour is great! Iv had mine 4 years but free forming the past two, only used the hook twice in the first two years and never used products, and I feel the difference, they feel so much healthier and I love my congos 😁

[@DOMIBOY]

Yes!! So happy to hear it- wow 😯 4 years!! I love it! The length must be 🤩 congratulations! Hoping the last 2 years have been as awesome as the first 2 years! Appreciate you checking out the video!

[@ptatoesaurus7008]

@@DOMIBOY last two have been the best, I love and appreciate my locs so much more than I ever did 😊 No bother at all my man 😁

[@thekiddelirious4446]

My boy, my boy! Always dropping bangers!

[@DOMIBOY]

Ayy! Delirious! Hope the week treating you well man. Gotta keep the vibes alive- appreciate you man 🙏🏾✊🏾

[@AyeJordan7]

@@DOMIBOY can you moisturize your hair every day while your hair is still trying to lock up bro???

[@bermudav3348]

You inspired me to start a free form journey today Brody. Mad respect 🙏

[@yimyum2303]

It's been 8 months. How's everything going? 😄

[@thehaitian101]

10 month check in?

[@exhibitc9915]

Lmaooo can't stand you🤣. New subbie for sure, I'm starting my second set TONIGHT!

[@ToOpen6seven]

You made my day. Thank you for such an informative and very hilarious video 🙂

[@DOMIBOY]

Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate you watching!

[@ravensymm]

Definitely enjoying the content !

[@DOMIBOY]

Appreciate you Raven 🙏🏾 thank you for watching

[@dccamp3821]

The real mvp ✊🏽

[@kennethdavid6630]

I like this guy already. I just subscribed. 💙✊🏿

[@DOMIBOY]

Appreciate you watching Kenneth! #NotiGang #CongoFamilia ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@dreindacut3974]

the snow in ny be crazy i fell on the ice taking out the garbage lmao love the video

[@DOMIBOY]

Nooo!!! hahaha😂hope you're all right man! It's wild out here the last week - snow had me lacking on posting another vid! glad you dig it man ✊🏾🙌🏾

[@stevanovicdragan5688]

Thank you bro,,, this really helped me

[@sowavyryan]

Appreciate it 😂😂starting my Freeforms(from twist ) had traditional locs for 3yrs cut my hair

[@RainSantos666]

Good brother since on my second crown I’m watching your videos for inspiration

[@kagisomasegela7357]

I laughed throughout this entire video 😂

[@ShadowGaming-uf8lb]

Nicca made me jump was about to go to the washing vid 😂😂

[@tristanwade5278]

Bro I dig your vibe your funny asf

[@Godlikegio]

You funny as hell bro😂😂🤣

[@celestelindsey8522]

I'm one week into month 8! This month imma try n start oiling my scalp more often cos my head's been a lil ashy lately lol

[@DOMIBOY]

Celeste!! Wow time is legit flying 😮 happy to hear it! And I don’t blame you, this weather makes me want to hide my scalp from the world lol. Congrats on 8 months! Know the crown looking prestine!

[@williamfreeman3645]

Starting my son's freeforms great info

[@montdiamonds5738]

Just wicked my hair and not looking back love the vid bro

[@DOMIBOY]

Love it King! Results in the profile looking clean ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾! Much Love

[@rubberbandkai900]

I’m your 1,000th sub

[@DOMIBOY]

Awww yeahhhh!! Blessings on blessing 🙏🏾✊🏾 appreciate you taking the family there!

[@marcusrhodes5732]

Oh and great stories as well

[@stackyourstruly474]

Very Informative and Very Funny bro thank you

[@slrroute]

I have to admit I've been manipulating too frequently early in my journey...I washed my hair last night and while washing in a circular motion I have alot of short strings of hair on my hands is that a sign to restart the journey? I know hair natural shed but I'm not sure if it's "good" shedding.

[@psxoss]

It’s natural it’s just like picking your hair out, some will come out don’t een trip on it

[@23_doesnt_care]

I couldn't wait for my babies to drop🌚

[@DOMIBOY]

🤫 😂 youuu know!!

[@PyroPrimadonna]

needed this! been struggling to enjoy my short locs & my hair is about the same length as yours. sometimes i love my hair, other times i wonder what i’m doing wrong. i get complimented and asked about how i achieved my look on my hair often and that boosts my confidence for sure. definitely learning patience ✨

[@DOMIBOY]

Ayy we're on the same timeline! Love it! Wishing you many more compliments and amazing changes during the journey! Happy you enjoyed it!!😊🙏🏾❤️

[@Offthrax]

Just have patience trust me 💯👌🏼

[@mandrelltwitty6105]

I been on my journey 1 year & all I hear is my hair looks knotty & messy

[@Offthrax]

@@mandrelltwitty6105 it’s not about what people think tbh but if it looks messy try getting it maintained and get sections maybe.

[@mandrelltwitty6105]

@@Offthrax hell nawl I ain't separating I love my knotty look

[@fresh23jaysmoov72]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 Freefrom locks

[@brothazach5242]

I’ve got a natural habit of twisting my hair (clean hands ofc) Idk if that’s still free form but I’m rockin with it

[@Csupremezz]

Yea that’s called semi freeform

[@sheesssshhh]

I do the same I thought it was free form till I started separating too

[@rjbarber4472]

I gotta question i started my free forms way too early like i should’ve waited on my hair to grow more but like now it’s drooping down but it doesn’t look right because i started tooo early what should i do

[@quietone1201]

Great video 💯💯

[@madmax3189]

it's been 2 months since I started my freeform loc journey,do I still wash my hair once a week?

[@bowlegbiker1720]

Good advice bro. Had me rollin 😂

[@DOMIBOY]

Happy to help bro! 😂😂😂✊🏾🙌🏾Appreciate you watching

[@Spideylee23]

FIIIIIIIIRST! Im finna watch the show now

[@DOMIBOY]

Much love Spidey! Can count on you to always make my night man hahaha ✊🏾 hope all is well

[@Spideylee23]

@@DOMIBOY thank you, same to you brudda lol!

[@JayyD1]

If you wash your hair would you have to retest bc when I twist mine and wash it the twist come unloose and I would have to retwist

[@BeliefCharles]

Haven’t washed my hair in two months and this man just told me I could wash my hair say less

[@ejking4776]

How’d it go? Did ur hair look the same

[@BeliefCharles]

@@ejking4776 nah it grew ngl just had to switch to sponge

[@ejking4776]

@@BeliefCharles oh aight I was thinking that when I wash my hair it won’t look the same. I’m like 1 and a half months in.

[@BeliefCharles]

@@ejking4776 nah it’s good when u wash yo hair but do it after 3 months I washed my hair picked it out and twist it back up

[@ejking4776]

@@BeliefCharles Aight Hurd glooks

[@LilBabyZ]

That boy clean 🧼

[@DOMIBOY]

AyY!! Trying my G! Hope all is well with you bro - Love hearing from you 🙌🏾

[@svgzz8056]

How are you not famous ur so funny 😂

[@22reecebrown]

Dead called me out for going to the washing video 😂

[@JinaliKingsley]

Hi. I just started my hair growth journey; and my hair is 6months now.. I wanna know if it’s okay for me to be applying hair growth hair cream on my hair every day?? Not like I wash my hair everyday(just let water on it but no washing) but I apply hair cream on it every time I take a shower

[@true.1004]

So if u sweat everyday, do u wash ur hair everyday?

[@blacmanonrise1]

Your comic makes the vidoe more enjoyable...

[@user-tf7gb2zq3d]

Can i still grow my freeforms if i taper the sides and back amd my hairline? Or will that spoil the freeforms?

[@Tarune__]

yoooo had me dying in the beginning. wish I was growin my locs 😩

[@DOMIBOY]

BRO!!! hahaha😂😂😂 happy you watched dude - I've been making snow angels out here all day. I'll convert you soon enough doggeh ✊🏾🙌🏾❤️

[@EmmxnSxvxgeonyt]

The shop keeper in one of the hair shops in my town said I shouldn’t wash my hair for a month

[@fatboyyo-yi7gm]

Is using a hair sponge bad? I use one but I keep my hair moisturized and I'm careful. Is it still bad?

[@RICHKXDDS12]

Drop more vids man I have a question how do you get your baby locks to lock and is wearing a dread cap is fine to wear at night?

[@DOMIBOY]

Def will bro! I've been slacking with the snow and covid sitch but I won't leave the fam hanging again. A bonnet or dread cap is def fine! I'm always afraid of wearing anything too tight, in fear of pressing down on the locs too much. SO I usually just use a satin pillowcase. Hope this helps!

[@mightymaina4248]

Bruh ur voice somehow syncs with the beat. Sounds like rap 😁

[@audiblewilcox9085]

So dnt even use the hair sponge? Ive been using it and it helps but I want to not use it for about a week...

[@gregorysweet6700]

My question is my hair is curly but I’m trying get free form so my hair is twist but is curly twist basically

[@XpertTae]

Can I wear a durag at night time ?

[@sweetconnect23]

Can I use a sponge brush, and a scalp brush?

[@KevIn-gv6gp]

does wearing a bun in the early phase effect the process in a negative way?

[@Akeem2real96]

I just took out my 1 month comb coils rubbed my hands thru my head oiled my scalp and gone rock out

[@TheMahdi-legacy]

Hi Bro, my name is Charles and thanks for everything u do here...I have a picture and I would like u to give me an advise about how the guy made that hair...if it is a free form or dreadlocks but no way here to send u that picture. It is exactly what I want to do but I am so confuse. No one have an answer...I just don't know ...I need some advise. Is there anyway to send u that picture and have ur opinion on it?? Thank u

[@agony7747]

so question, ive i just wash my hair regularly and dont comb it out itll eventually lock up even without the use of a sponge/ towel?

[@kakhet]

yes

[@thenativesounds]

Was late to this one , but here now

[@DOMIBOY]

Appreciate you my g ✊🏾🙌🏾 happy to see you back man!

[@dccamp3821]

What’s the proper way to lift freeform?

[@danners873]

Cool video, man thanks for this :)

[@lloydiv]

when i wash my hair i have major shrinkage. any tips

[@DOMIBOY]

Curlier the hair pattern the more shrikage we’ll deal with. Unfortunately only patience and waiting for length can help us buddy ✊🏾

[@EBKDanteMustDie]

I felt like a island boy trapped on frozen land when my mom moved to maryland. couldn’t take it. I moved back to Texas lmfao. Besides the freeze everything is all good. If you want that island feel move to florida fr

[@jayakh7339]

So don’t use beeswax and Loc gel?

[@dedge2570]

I’m going from twisted to freeform and I tell if my new growth is growing into my dreads. so how can I tell? anybody?

[@DOMIBOY]

You'll notice you'll see your scalp a lot less, the new growth will hide the scalp a bit that you normally see with separation, and a little afro hair will take over from below. The less scalp you see, the more you freeforming

[@Oz521]

What type hair do you got Domi?!

[@momof4kings149]

What about ppl with really dry scalp/dandruff? we should still avoid products?

[@quartzzhuit]

Use herbal teas 🍵☕ and herbal oils.

[@vezywyd1809]

Idk what I did but I had a Afro and started my free forms about a week ago and they already dropped

[@ARoss83]

I’m getting some shedding how do I address it?

[@smokkeyfromthe9]

Can I add locking gel to help with the locking process?

[@pathofdex8271]

Don’t it’s gonna build up just trust the process

[@madmax3189]

So don't put Jamaican black castor oil in my hair?

[@playboiiijb]

Ok so im like 6 months in and my hair is getting to the locked stage. Do i still wash because it will untangle a bit

[@mixedemotions8141]

I think maybe don’t wash it then if you’re afraid of buildup just do a ACV rinse. But I’m not a professional so can someone verify??

[@DOMIBOY]

Most def! At that stage I continued my washes normally and like mixed emotions said an acv rinse is a great alternative! Depending on your hair texture you can continue washing normally. At this point you shouldn’t have too much untangling happening, and if you do washing with cold water and a nature residue free soap is a great way to get things locing up and tightening.

[@moneyrain8735]

I’m using the washing method so when i wake up n my hair is Matted on the the sides should I just do a hand rub, and I added you on ig but it says your private.

[@DOMIBOY]

Should've just added you back! My bad - been slacking on the ig. Check out my morning tutorial vid! I get a bit into how to deal with the flat morning head. I either use a spray bottle or just my hands through my hair during another wash the next week! Hope this helps

[@moneyrain8735]

@@DOMIBOY thanks 😊

[@thhdghjknd4309]

Do you get your twist that you have now by hand and sponge?

[@DOMIBOY]

I actually got mine just by using my palm and cold showers. I get more into the specifics of how I wash to aide with separation in the washing video on my page. Hope this helps!

[@GAMEBOIMARCUS]

Question, can I use spray grease and oils? Will that cause mold?

[@Papi3182]

I use water base loc gel

[@iformgreezy1346]

Subbed 💯

[@DOMIBOY]

Appreciate that king 🤴🏾 happy to have you part of the fam ✊🏾🙏🏾

[@iformgreezy1346]

No prob my guy freeform or no form 💯

[@_juliandorfman]

What do you mean by you use your hand to twist?

[@DOMIBOY]

Hey I actually get more into this in the washing video on my page, I basically just use my palms during my wash and rub my hair in a counter clockwise motion. Hope this helps! ✊🏾🙌🏾

[@vlonefolder2127]

Domi better heart this comment 😩

[@DOMIBOY]

Much love bro! OF COURSE!! Hope all is well mu dude ❤️🙌🏾

[@vlonefolder2127]

@@DOMIBOY all good brother

[@professionalrawdogger161]

Whenever I wash my hair , it gets really dried

[@Shencks]

FUDGESICLES, I STARTED WITH TWIST NOW I CANT FREEFORM 😂😂😂😂

[@Envy.az_]

lol im watching this vid even though my hair is too short for dreads

[@lultrill8147]

I use leave in conditioner because my other tries at free forms went unsuccessful unless I cheated but just water and leave in conditioner my hair has grown longer and my hair is like play doh ish I have tons of dreads I usually would have like 90 to 95 but I have atleast 120ish

[@Soulstealermari]

How often do u use the leave in conditioner

[@chopscolli6381]

I been starting my free form journey for a week and a half now , I been using a sponge , how should I wash my hair and keep progress

[@soufiane1414]

with sponge or any other manipulation isn’t freeform locs, that is semi freeform

[@23_doesnt_care]

Im about 3 months into my journey of sponge locs i have 4a/b hair i wash very lightly not too wet once every 2 weeks to keep stuff out an the last day of every month a good wash it's working pretty well but everybody's is different that early stage is always discouraging 😂 but it always comes out cool 😎

[@DOMIBOY]

I’d just wash with a residue-free natural shampoo 1 a week or every 2 weeks and make sure it’s dry, and just let it be. Just like Larry said, it’s dependent on your individual hair texture and porosity but 1-2x / every 1-2 weeks is a great place to start. Also check out my washing tutorial on the channel! Should also help. Thanks for watching!

[@Kshibambo]

Should you sleep with something on your head?

[@tuwheebrown]

My biggest problem is maintaining my scalp‼️🤦🏾‍♂️ any tips or advice

[@Papi3182]

Witch hazel

[@Aintdatmari]

Can you put on a cap?