Why I cut my locs

After 10 years on my loc journey, I decided to cut my locs and get a relaxed pixie cut in June 2024. I had been thinking about it for awhile, but major events led me to just go for it.
I'm so thankful to everyone who's been here for this journey. My loc videos will still be here if you need encouragement or advice.
I'm looking forward to this next chapter. Best wishes!

[@NinaUnlocked]

Hey everyone! Thank you SO MUCH for all the love, support, and encouragement over the past several years of my loc journey! My old videos will stay up. I'll be sharing a new channel name and new topics soon! ❤

[@sydlaw2941]

Your hair is stinking cute and it def fits you. It's giving Latoya Luckett vibes.

[@sheilamarshall1510]

How bold and brave. Your hair is so cute. I had my locs for 8 years. Thinking of cutting also. Hair texture and thickness definitely changed. thank you for sharing .

[@cgailliard]

I understand. Watching your videos helped me start my locs 5.5 years ago. My sister helped me finish combing them out last week. Time for the next journey 😌

[@StarC2233]

Nina, so good to see you. Protecting one's peace is a priority, and I love that you have a heightened sense self-awareness. So much of what you said resonates with me. Oh! Talking about the year of "letting go." BABBYYY, that's the secret. Let go and let God.

[@ashleigh1920]

Girl skin is glowing and the cut is gorgeous! You look great and hope you continue to enjoy doing what you want with your channel and business!! Best!!

[@lindag.3532]

I’m hoping this video has helped you release some of the pressure, for lack of a better word, you have been under. You definitely inspired me to start my loc’s 4 years ago and I’m glad to have found your information. Keep your peace ❤

[@jjackeeeKooKz]

🌸 Welcome Back! 👩🏽 So Good to see You! 👚👍🏾Yes! So BEAUTIFUL! 👖Thank you for sharing!

[@nitagentris941]

Hi @Nina G. I've been watching your videos for years. I love you personality and vulnerability. I've been growing my locs for 7 years. I'm 51 and going through menopause and my hair is thinning in the middle and my edges are nearly gone. I'm considering cutting because of constant hot flashes and the weight of my locs. I was going through a lot of life changes when I started my locs. If my hair starts growing back in the middle, I may consider cutting my locs. I love your story and I will continue to watch your videos. Thanks for sharing. 🫶🏾

[@aminaleila836]

Nina, thank you for sharing with us. You're so beautiful in either style. Can't wait to continue to watch you flourish. Rest in paradise, Brandi

[@cynthiaholland13]

Girl, it's been 17 years since a relaxer. I'm going into 50 and don't want any endocrine disruptors like what's in relaxers. It sounds like you've had a hard few years and faced some losses. I pray that whatever hair style allows you to survive in this moment❤ It's good you held on to your locs. If you ever miss them, you have them but you have to do what makes you happy.

[@krysishere]

I binged your videos when I considered getting my locs installed. I'd had a short cut/bald cut for years. I got locs installed in May 2022 and I combed them out May 2024. Between the thinning (and i barely wore "styles" or buns with my locs), it wasn't worth it. i'm so glad to be playing in my natural hair again for the first time since 2018. Here for your journey! Like you said, we're always evolving.

[@ceegee5335]

Same here 2 and a half yrs. I'm ready for a change tbh. Dealing with others saying I'm not a real loc queen. But frankly I'm tired.

[@tinnuola]

I have alopecia and keep covering the bald spots with headbands. But I get frustrated sometimes and want to cut my locs, not only because of alopecia but because there's also so much happening around me, and I can't handle any more stress. The only reason I'm still holding on is because I have no other way to rock my hair except if I decide to return to wigs. I believe you should do what makes you HAPPY, less stressed and at peace. You look absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤

[@mrsstobaugh]

Thank you so much for sharing. I’m thinking about cutting my locs…again. I’ve had them so many times but never went past 5 years. This time I’m thinking about cutting them at the 3-year mark since I’ll be 63. Hair is grey and thinning. I’m inspired by your beautiful short hair. It looks great on you. I wish you all the best.

[@MyriciaLaRease]

Girl I am so proud of you! And I’m not going anywhere 🥹 I’m here for the JOURNEY regardless! I started watching wayyy before I finally locd my hair and you have always been a beam of light and positivity. I’ve always got the sense that your locs were a part of your life-growth in GENERAL and that was one of the main points that I stuck to. Even if they aren’t forever, the experience we get from just having and wearing our locs daily is what molds that powerful perspective. I LOVE the cut! You’re just as gorgeous as you’ve always been ❤️❤️❤️

[@teacher4life06]

Welcome back and happy to see you! You're beautiful and thriving!

[@jroyal2229]

It’s good to see you again. Embrace your journey & keep growing ✨🙏🏾

[@erikaa.3030]

You look so pretty with shorter hair! I also recently cut my locs off (after watching Bindi Marc's channel trying to avoid thinning too and not being able to look as neat as I wanted). I have been wearing my afro and it has been a journey with Jesus of accepting the beautiful features He gave me on purpose. Cutting my hair also boosted me into delving into more of my femininity, lose weight with spiritual and intermittent fasting and incline walking/ medicine ball weights, and work on my skin healing. 7-8 months later my husband and I are very happy with the diligent results! I pray you enjoy where you are and where you're going in this new chapter of life. As I love to share from Tatiana White / Tatianaclicks YT channel, "You can always put your natural hair journey on easy mode." Jesus loves you, you are not alone, and God bless you!

[@tjbmom123]

You are a Beautiful woman, you are not the sum total of you locs! There is soooo much more to YOU! You are evolving, YOU are BECOMING ❤ YOU!

[@shunteloliver6384]

Omggg I’ve been following you and your videos since I started my loc journey back in 2020 . I based my loc size and pattern off your locs and I’ve been battling with the decision of cutting or combing and girl seeing your video was like okay I’m gonna do it.

[@zoe.nothando]

omg, I also took out my locs this year and you're the reason I got them and kept them 3 years.

[@noileenbraham-munroe9445]

I am actually at this point as we speak. Undecided if I want to keep my locs after 5 years and after giving birth to my son my 1st child. I do feel like it makes me heavy and mentally drained and needing to feel light and ready for changes in my life and to uplift my confidence..❤❤❤❤ YOU LOOK STUNNING LOVE AND CHANGE IS NECESSARY! LOCS DID ITS TIME!💛💛💛💛

[@kiykiyaaa]

So good to see you again!! You look beautiful.

[@christineemmanuelle6869]

I just cut my 4c hair and was regretting it. This video was on my YT homepage right after I did it. Sharing your story has shown me that I made the right choice. You look amazing, babe

[@tamikabutler3829]

Hello there I appreciate you sharing I understand cause I’m going through menopause and had weight loss surgery and both have side effects of hair loss so for a year my hair was thinning but I stuck in there and now my hair is getting thicker than before you have helped through my locs Journey I’m 5yrs 7months in I appreciate the information you shared I wish you all the best and happiness

[@thefashionablyfitlife7676]

Nina!! so happy to see you! You have been on my mind. Let me go watch the video

[@Porche_jay]

It’s funny I thought of you and boom I seen your post about cutting your locs and I said NINAAA out loud, hey girl. I love your energy and some tend to get caught up in hair rather than the person. Here for you and I loveeee the cut!

[@sasha5904]

You look so pretty! I cut my locs this year after 10 years. It was pretty scary for me because I was so used to that look but it was time for a change.

[@kendrairvin8350]

Hi Sis- You look so pretty! 🤩Give yourself a lot of grace for riding the wave of life and still staying in one piece to find peace. Any way you decide to show up on your platform or even in the world is ok. 😊Do what feels right for you. Be unapologetically you and now and that will always be enough. Sending you good vibes from NC!🤗

[@fanceeish5465]

I appreciate you. You kept me going with loc simplicity in such a complex world. You were one who helped me make the switch to locs. At the end of the day it’s just hair and you have had short hair before. You have a face for it . I believe everyone goes through different stages in their life. I change my hair with every change. I just got locs four years ago but feel some type of change in my life is coming

[@Windsingerful]

Gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous!! I’m with you 💯. My last 3 years have been the hardest of my life, in a caretaking situation which has become a cage I’m trying to get free of…and my almost 10 year old locs have been severely neglected…. I’ve been envisioning cutting mine off as part of ushering in a new season…. And the weight of them is becoming detrimental to my roots. So when I saw your super cute pixie, I was like, “I get you, sis!” 🤜🏾🤛🏾❤️ Looking forward to all your content, whatever you choose to share!

[@MissJeriB]

I cut my hair off in 2019/2018 and it was t he best feeling ever. I truly felt free. Good on you and I resonated with your reasonings.

[@mmapulamotlhajoe8644]

First of all, welcome back. I'm glad you're back. Whatever the style, you look good. Keep thriving🎉

[@Joanloveikani]

She's so pretty

[@TheWellnessAbbey]

A HUGE change but you look beautiful, sis xx

[@Shesroyal85]

You look beautiful ❤ I’m 38 too 😊 and combed out my Freeform locs this year back in May

[@GizelleQuant]

Your new look looks lovely! I’ve wondered what happened to your channel. Glad to see that you’ve grown.

[@twuanabass619]

Girl do you. I’m still here for any of your content. I LOVE THE CUT!

[@missbettina3272]

Hi Nina, thanks for sharing. I understand completely everything you shared in this video. I'm in a place now where I focus on simplicity and peace ......I have been over the NOISE for the past few years. I started watching your channel because your content was authentic. Keep living your truth Queen

[@rainarelaford1504]

Thank you for sharing!! You look really beautiful btw. You definitely were an inspiration to me when starting my journey and I've been back and forth with the thought of cutting my locs of 5 years for the last 2. It's giving inspiration 2.0😊

[@Rose-Inotila]

I love the pixie look, you’re absolutely gorgeous Nina. I loved your locs and now love your new look.

[@tyrathethird]

You look so stunning! ❤ I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty.

[@latoyaadjei67]

So very glad to see you again and your look is absolutely adorable! Looking forward to the next video.

[@TeeTee-rk2nq]

So happy to see you! Your hair looks beautiful and congratulations 🎊 on your company. I hope to see more of your content!

[@justbeingoctavia]

Sis!!!!! I haven’t watched your video in full but I am screaming like yupppppp I cut mine last weekend since being 7 years locd and i believe I have done the right thing due to a bit of damage and time for a fresh start 💕💕💕

[@Aureli.Yahara]

Amazing video. Such great talking points. Would definitely love to hear more! I cut my locs off as well when I felt myself entering into a new. Still morphing and getting back comfortable with my hair out and just being ok with taking care of it. And finding the confidence in my hair. Life is definitely shifting atm.

[@aquaopa1]

Thanks for the update. We have missed you but completely understand about stepping away for a bit. Glad to see you again. Love the new look too! Super cute! Just be aware (in case you didn’t know) there have been some recent research regarding relaxers that you should look into if you haven’t already.

[@tracisspace]

I randomly thought about you today and see this video 🙏🏾

[@NomadicHomebody]

Thank you for sharing… Be well and the new cut is Primo!

[@katietucker4772]

Hey Nita I’m hoping everything works out for you and your life. I too have since cut my locs. I started my loc journey just before the pandemic. 4 years later my hair was also thinning every time I would go get a hair wash and style it was getting worse every time. I even asked my technician to not style so tight but in the end it was time. You do you as we all do what’s best for self I know that my motto I’m doing me. Take care nice seeing you. You look beautiful. ❤❤

[@naturalinspirationsbynekod2143]

Hi Nina! You look so gorgeous, nice to see you. 🤎 I had no idea, we have so much in common. The time we started our locs, our age and personality. 🥰 I feel you girl, on everything! I appreciate this video, also you for being so honest and true to yourself. 💯 I feel like I'm heading in the cutting direction too, so a huge thanks to you for making it a bit easier. I appreciate you dearly! 💌

[@Danieei]

Wow!The cut is beautiful.

[@TriceeBC94]

Omg you're so gorgeous!!! Short hair looks great on you!

[@IamShaunnaNakice]

Girl i have really missed you and not because of your hair. I just like your personality and yes i did originally follow you because of locs but that is not why i stayed. Please don’t feel like you have to explain anything to us. We will support you no matter what. Loving the hair it is soooo cute.

[@corelle8055]

Hey, I could tell a lot has happened and I totally understand. Hugs to you

[@cynthiaholland13]

Your locs are exactly how I want mine to look. I feel like the story was unfinished. Why did you have to keep cutting? What should those of us following your videos do to not have to cut ours?

[@MissJeriB]

Good for you! I love your new look

[@AprilT72]

Thanks for sharing. You look beautiful with short hair.

[@user-jm7sf7cc6m]

Heyy Nina, I hope you are doing well. It sounds like you have gone through some depression and moving through that is different and difficult for each individual. Stay true to you, there truly is no reason to explain yourself. We do this as a coping mechanism when we seek approval from outside of ourselves. Silence the comments. In your intro make your statement of this is a place for only positive energy and the negative will be banned. I can say " don't let the negative seep in", because it's impossible. Do yourself and your followers a favor and be unapologetically YOU! We are here for your authentic stories. It's a channel, you can tune in or tune out. As for the thinning hair... I had this issue a few years back and I had gone to the doctors and was told we don't know; your thyroid and blood work is fine. It turns out it was a mixture of stress, depression and vitamin deficiency. Collagen powder supplements do great work and help from within. Powder form is more potentate than liquid form. Jornal for the confusing parts of life if talking to a therapist is too much. hope this helps you, wishing you the absolute best in life and all of your endeavor's! Congrats on this new chapter of life "Moving Forward"!!

[@4PrettyPoodle]

I noticed that those who were naturalistas for thw last 10-15 years are getting tired of thw weight of maintaining and being natural. We are doing what brings us peace. I just cut my hair in to a pixie...im thinking about perming it next. Good for you!

[@dani4845]

I’ll never get a relaxer again, but I think it’s great that people are growing out of the colonial mindset and just doing what they want these days.

[@cynthiaholland13]

I think a lot of us are staying away from relaxers not just for aesthetics but the cancer scares.

[@PeaceBeeWithinHER28]

You look stunning!!!❤

[@amberherron503]

Your hair is lovely. It looks perfect on you. I cut my locs last year after seven years. You did nothing wrong.

[@Cheeks217]

(hhhuuugggssss) you have been missed!!!!

[@30daysorless8]

Next time I’m in DC I will be getting my brows done.

[@TonyaR213]

Love the cut ❤

[@klove8726]

RIP to the salon owner

[@MarquittaY]

God Bless you.. take your time.. 🙏🏾

[@30daysorless8]

Long time no see. You look beautiful ❤

[@cutie7of7]

I love you and been following you and totally understand now you feel, and you look so beautiful....I feel like I wanna act my locs and that was two days ago and august 8 th I make 4 yrs and I'm thinning and it's not looking the way I want it to look

[@Rooted_Locs]

38 where?❤

[@natashawilliams7928]

You’re still so pretty

[@candicanejane1146]

💞💞💞

[@terriw6116]

Your channel was instrumental in getting my locs. I shaved them after 2.5 years but I'm glad I did. I'm a baldie now and it feels like my most authentic self ❤ good to see you again after all these years

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

So Cute.🤍

[@locturallylocs9097]

Just realized you were gone for 2 years. For me locs are just a hairstyle. You really don't have to explain anything to anyone

[@logicalcritik2144]

No you didn't! 😮....but you look gorgeous with the short style. I turned 60:this year; the 40s for me was a decade of reflection. Life itself is a journey and i wish you much success..

[@truthseeker8653]

A relaxer is full of chemicals and not healthy for your scalp. Maybe consider a silk press. God bless.

[@Thrivegrl24]

The short cut is YOU . Beautiful !

[@cynthiaholland13]

I'm so confused. People get locs for freedom from natural hair. People get natural hair for freedom from relaxer. And then people cut the locs to get free from locs 😂 I sure pray we can find styles that work for us as black women for the long term

[@ariesgirl6745]

Specs is a weirdo

[@DonisP.]

Nooooooooooo!

[@KaeJonesLifestyle]

Thank You for sharing. many people truly choose when they want to acknowledge that each Loc Journey is very different and personal, thus socially boxing us in to “keeping” locs and rejecting change. Living in your truth and Authenticity is the BEST thing you can do for yourself! Happy Evolving 🤍

[@Porche_jay]

It’s funny I thought of you and boom I seen your post about cutting your locs and I said NINAAA out loud, hey girl. I love your energy and some tend to get caught up in hair rather than the person. Here for you and I loveeee the cut!