Why I decided to cut my locs!

[@organizewithlu]

I love the prayer before cutting, your locs. Beautiful before and after too!

[@crystals_joy_]

Thank you ♥️

[@LADYNKIDD]

This is exactly why I want mine gone. I feel like a new cut will allow you to love on your hair and you'll have time to learn what works. The dandruff and build up is so hard to rectify once it starts. I love your cut Queen, you're beautiful 😍

[@crystals_joy_]

thank you love! yes it was great while it lasted. the change was great for me!

[@cheynobi]

Having this issue with no locs and I want locs lol

[@raineyj560]

I never had dandruff w my locs and I still have my locs

[@NC-dk4mh]

Me too sis, my locs were juicy (7 years old) and everything but seborrheic dermatitis started a madness on my scalp. I dealt with it for abt 2 years (tried everything under the sun) and started losing some of my hair in the crown. Cut to a loc bob to see if that helped and then cut all of my locs off. My scalp felt instant relief and it was cooler than usual. Hair has grown back in places it was missing and easier to moisturise and retain moisture in my sclap and hair. Very few flakes exist. Sending you blessings for your hair journey!

[@crystals_joy_]

I'm sorry to hear that sis! I definitely know how frustrating it can be!! Glad you scalp and hair feels and is getting better! much love to as well! ❤️

[@NC-dk4mh]

@@crystals_joy_ Thanks my dear! and happy new year !

[@Alaynaluve]

Definitely, everyone’s journey is different, I have locs but I go to the salon every 6 weeks and get my hair did.. I started with short locs and this video makes me want to make sure my hair is well taking care of. Thanks for this video❤️

[@unbeknownst2mee929]

Started mine today

[@keeshwithak]

I'm 10 months in and I'm having the same issues, more with the dandruff. I'm so ready to cut my locs off and just have short hair for the rest of my life. I don't want to grow it long again.

[@jessicab331]

Uuugh same suh! What did you do?! I’m mad I did this bs again! I’ve finally grew my hair out then locked it and I’m not on it. I’m definitely not combing them out… I’ve done it before… and I got more this time… I’m like I jus wanna be a short haired baddie and rock with that.

[@keeshwithak]

@@jessicab331 I just cut them off and I've been bald since. I'm at a point where I need to figure out which products is best for my hair before I grow it out again. I did a video about it as well.

[@laurenlocd3180]

@@jessicab331 when u wash your locs you need to spread your new growth apart so you can get up in there

[@callieduval3000]

Me too I just want it short neat healthy wash n go it curls on its own. I love my curls

[@kynaeunique7414]

I found that using minimal products in my locs help the best with dandruff and build up. I use a aloe Vera juice/ spring water mix and I spray that on my scalp and it helps relieve itching and dandruff. I also spray my hair with essential peppermint oil/ distilled water mix which is a know antifungal agent and will help get rid of smell. When I do a retwist I use Sulfur8 loc’ing and braiding butter. After a wash I use carols daughters vanilla and black castor oil leave in conditioning spray.

[@RB-lm4zl]

Omg! You are so pretty!!! Love this short hair❤.

[@lydiabouts8572]

Cutting my daughters locs after almost two years...she kept saying she missed her "poofy, cute" hair, and I loved hearing her say that!!😍 I think we'll be trying to do a gorgeous cut like yours!

[@crystals_joy_]

yes I was a little hurt when I cut them! but I feel in love with my curls all over again ☺️

[@raineyj560]

Locs can be poofy & cute 🤦🏿

[@lisafreeman8691]

You look really lovely with short hair.

[@leah8112]

I just cut n combed out mine. The lint just makes ur hair look dirty even if you are washing it. Frustrating. .so much happier i got my hair combed out in 1day!

[@moniquemercer8555]

Well this video helped me make my min up about starter locs! U saved me girl. I really enjoyed this video...I loved when u said "That dandruff coming UPPP!" 😆 U seem so down to earth 🌎. Thanks

[@crystals_joy_]

awww your welcome! I get sad sometimes that I had to let them go..but then I'm reminded of the dandruff lol smh ... and thanks! I love to think that I am! 😉

[@Blessedtruly3000]

Do You naturally have dandruff?? My son has had his three years .. no dandruff and his hair is gorgeous

[@traybae1353]

You look fabulous...at least you were honest with what works for you...everything isn't for everyone

[@closingthedivide1187]

Thank you so much for this helpful information. You definitely rock beauty both with and without locs. Blessings!

[@DragonBellyTravels]

I loathe dirty hair and think of the lint issue all the time. I’m 6-years into my loc journey and have reconciled with the fact that lint is part of it. Even if you Freeform, there’s maintenance. Failures in having or keeping locs is due to lack of understanding of the process, as well as the bumps and bruises that come along with it. Best of luck to everyone…💫

[@accessmystudio238]

Thank you for sharing! First time watching someone with the same loc issue. My locs are 11 years old and have a lot of lint.

[@Reloaded_______]

I’m 9 months in and my hair on the sides have always been thin. The advice I take from my loctician doesn’t work and every time I retwist, I feel like I’ve wasted money because they never stay twisted. It looks like I’ve never gotten one after this whole time of having them and they are crooked and bent all types of ways. Definitely cutting them off.

[@crystals_joy_]

yea..locs can definitely create tension on your hair strands for sure. hope everything works out for you

[@lavernebryantlb]

Sorry that happened to you Sis.

[@Jessica-tj6ug]

I love short hair! It looks good on you! I have neck length sisterlocs. I read a blog with pictures and the loctician recommended using only Lemon scented dishwashing liquid. She showed pictures. I'm trying it today or tomorrow. Lemon is a degreaser and removes buildup. I hope this helps!

[@sainthia]

Thanks for making this video! I've been contemplating on getting locs again BUT the lint and dry skin accumulating in the loc makes me cringe >.< My last set ended up smelling like a moldy wet sponge so I combed them out so fast. I love the look of locs but the lint, drying time and dead skin keep me on the fence. Anyways, you should try Sulfur8 for your dandruff. The smell isn't the greatest but it's been working wonders for my dry scalp

[@crystals_joy_]

yesss I hated it!! that lint was allll in my locs! I'm the type of person who can't just get over it. haha

[@msanne76]

I can totally relate. While I don't have dandruff, I do have an itchy scalp and sometimes I feel like this loc journey is not for me! I'm going to try to make it to three years (in August) and see what I want to do.

[@crystals_joy_]

I got them again last year! And my journey has been so much better this time!! I learned so much from my first journey. It definitely prepared me to do somethings differently this time around.

[@ladythetruck733]

You're so pretty and you look great. I'm too ugly to cut mine 😞...I'm gonna let mine grow out some more before I cut it

[@indiaknight3690]

No you're not ugly ❤ go for it. I just cut mines 11/25/23 would of been 4 years.

[@christineirungu724]

Thanks I just need the motivation to cut mine. Eczema had me doing my hair seems like I'll have to get back to it.

[@dnm5373]

Your cut looks good ❤ &i am debating to cut my locs too

[@mariearc-en-cejesus5404]

Me too! I dont have lint or dandruff but i al experiencing breakage a the roots and thinning at the edges as they are getting longer, What did you funally do?

[@Nahtralis]

After almost 20yrs of growing my locs, I’m ready to cut them

[@tonizargari9718]

Your short hair is cute. It suits you (so far) I know it’s a journey!

[@priscillareadstoyou7072]

I feel you so hard on this. I'm 14 years into my journey and I'm so very tempted to cut it. Ive always loved long hair, but i feel as though I've reached a stage where I want to rock a twa and just be healthy and happy. I'm so tempted by the tapered afro styles too. But im wondering if I'll regret it 😞 My hair doesnt have lint or anything but it's heavy! I don't want to cut it into short locs because i know that won't work and that I'll end up cutting it all off so it's best to do it in one shot Also, I am experiencing a little thinning on the crown and it gets so hot at times!! Sometimes i wake up in the night sweating 🥵 😵 and i tell myself that i should cut it now and care tor my short hair rather than wait. Its tempting!!! But I had a twa once and that was a nightmare as my hair tangles easily. Combing after wash days were 😢and combing after waking up was 😢😢 I guess I'll have to find out how women with twas comb and keep their hair from tangling 😭

[@igobyprice6966]

When I had my locs I did an apple cider vinegar and baking soda wash and it got a lot out (or at least it seemed to) . Also I used a toothpick or thumb tac

[@crystals_joy_]

yea I did that every month.. it helped with the service of my locs.

[@7sisters478pleiades]

We need to do lint maintenance.... Not a bad thing. Dandruff, use oil on scalp.

[@yvettegreer2127]

Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@lynncuzzo4502]

Yea it was probably bc you started long length. I had the same issue.. but i just started last December. So it was way easier to get rid of it for good . Mist. Rice water spray as i am, and there Jamaican castor oil water spray. It use to itch like crazy. Now i never have that problem

[@avlivinggolden]

I LOL when you said you look like Cynthia 🤣

[@crystals_joy_]

lmbooo first thing that came to mind

[@laurenlocd3180]

Imma brush my locs with a soft brush every other day .

[@jesspraise35]

You're still beautiful😍

[@crystals_joy_]

thank you!!

[@ladydede88]

My sebberic dermatitis ( like dandruff but big flakes) is making me mad and I can’t find a loctition. It’s starting to end up to be more maintenance then I like

[@crystals_joy_]

yea I though it would be less maintenance for me...but not so much :/ lol

[@PeacewithSha]

Experiencing this right now and it’s so frustrating

[@YoungHQcom-TrendingTopiccom]

You look good either way in my opinion. Ok. Alright.

[@AlexisCarterNotaryMentor]

Does anyone plan on selling their cut sister locks or micro lock hair? I’m trying to find donor hair for a friend.

[@indigenoustruthx4828]

Maybe the oil you used was bad. My salon gave me this oil that works wonders. I have absolute no problem with dandra. Maybe your oil of choice was not good enough for your scalp

[@OhTryMe]

Do you mind sharing what oil your salon gave you?

[@luvs2laugh86]

at 1:29--- oooooh yes girrrl!!!!

[@nubianrentalsusvi]

Products - too much - you tube has made locs difficult and it's not less less is more - no products - no twisting only twice a year - lent comes from putting products in your hair - a little lent is ok-but you're cute anyway

[@runningvibes]

I agree. Less is more. I don’t do anything to my locs. Retwist about 2-3 times at year, spray rose water every other day and that’s it.

[@coppercranium7923]

Great transformation 🤩

[@sheilaandfrank]

here watching..

[@angiecrowell3901]

Loc Crush might have some information for you. You’re easily beautiful anyways. ❤️

[@rozell_in_E_flat]

Yeah I ain’t never had that problem…

[@goodwill374]

I’m ready!

[@lavernebryantlb]

So beautiful

[@keisdelicatesecrets]

I just cut my locs yesterday

[@crystals_joy_]

blessings on your new journey!

[@marleymajor6823]

Bruuuuuhhh I have the same problem it’s disgusting 🤮😂

[@crystals_joy_]

listen!! I couldn't take it!! lol im OCD with dandruff and lent in my hair. I won't stop until its out! lol

[@Destiny6724]

okkk but where is the update ??😍

[@crystals_joy_]

I know sis!! I'm coming back to KZbin! my hair has definitely grown so much!!

[@ConservativeHippie001]

You are beautiful!

[@crystals_joy_]

thank you

[@taraw.5852]

Nice video👏

[@crystals_joy_]

thank you

[@passionatelocs]

Are you getting new locs in the future

[@crystals_joy_]

if I get my dandruff issue under control I may consider it again

[@passionatelocs]

CrystalsJoy Use African black soap

[@ivyalston7277]

Locs are built up it can be minimized but not humanly possible all locs have lint that is what locs are comprised of. I cut my locs because they were pulling on my hair follicles and I wanted my loose natural hair back