You Should Rest Your Locs!!

[@unapologeticallylocd2182]

"Hi, I'm Spirit, and I've had the same trifling ass ponytail for a week" I laughed so hard. 😂😂😂

[@StellaCharm]

Girl this is so me when i was loose natural lol ponytail for 2 damn weeks straight.

[@gwen56ify]

Hi Spirited. I always rest my locs but I didn't know that's what I was doing. I go approximately 6-9 weeks without doing anything but leaving spray conditioner and spray oil. whiler my resting period I get a good shampoo, conditioner and groom at a reputable salon that specializes in natural hair. I get my hair styled. After that I might experiment a bit more with my locs. However mostly I wrap my hair in scarves which I find at thrift stores and stores like Forever21and Joannes where you can find beautiful pieces of fabric. I have had my hair locked for over 21 years so things are going pretty well.

[@sfvirgo]

I laughed when she got happy about it

[@GypsyCurls]

My mom used to tell me to rest my mouth when I was a kid. She told me my mouth was tired from all the talking I was doing. She told me that my mouth needed a nap. That my jaws needed a break. LOL. So, I know the importance of resting your hair/locs. When I was a loose natural it took me 10 years before I understood how to rest my hair. It took learning about protective styles. When I incorporated that into my hair maintenance routine, my hair grew and flourished. The less product I used, the less I was manipulating it. The less I was manipulating it, the more it grew. There is something to be said for this....It works. I am in 8 months in the loc game!

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Gypsy Curls ayyyyeeeeeeee glad you’re onto it!!

[@HealthyHairJourney72]

I don’t know what it is about you but every time I watch your videos or Ig stories I get so energized!!! You are so beautiful queen 👸🏽 I’m happy I found your platforms

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

HealthyHairJourney72 🤗🤗🤗 I love that! Happy to be ya internet bae

[@Essenceofme]

I agree. I rest my locs by wearing headwraps. I find this time of year I do it for extended periods of time due to the weather. So, my wraps serve to protect my hair and help keep me warm. ❤️

[@flourishinggoddess2716]

I love your energy and wisdom. You have giving me so much knowledge and confidence especially with my self love. 💚 I’m starting my loc journey on Dec 1st. Thank You Goddess have a great Day.

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Flourishing Goddess 💚🦋 im so happy u are here!!😙😙😙

[@flourishinggoddess2716]

SpiritedxKulture 🤟🏾😍🤗

[@missnaturalme]

Girl, I was just about to do quick loose retwist to get ready for the work week and then I saw your video. Imma gone and let my hair rest like you said. Thanks sis. 👍🏾😉

[@BeautifulJazzyJay]

Hey girl! Love your locs! Oct actually marks 8 months loc'd for me which is crazy to think about. Feels like I just started this journey yesterday. I am very lax with my hair and rest often. I wash my hair anywhere from every 2-4 weeks. And retwist (oil only) anywhere from every 6-9 weeks. And in between that i barely style my hair. And I can tell the difference in thickness and elasticity when I'm not doing anything to my hair. Much love! 💛

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Jay yes girl!!! Locs love relaxed care! U got it!

[@jesstruckingaround]

Thank you! I’m learning to leave my hair alone! It’s so hard because I work in an office and I want to look “professional” so I’m constantly retwisting and styling. Do you mind telling me what kind of beads or clips on the end of your locs?

[@anyanicoleab]

Thank you for sharing. I’m 2 months in with my Locs and enjoying the journey. At times, I want to re-twist my new growth and have look neat and nice. But, I understand the concept you mentioned about leaving my hair alone.

[@Jam_3]

I completely agree! I rest my locs anywhere from 4-6 weeks.

[@AshleyNaoWellness]

Girl, you are so gorgeous ✨ Love your locs x

[@sansfinchy6799]

I am in my 17th year of locs and have learned to leave them alone. My locs are in a resting state most of the time. I keep them clean and moisturized with minimal twisting. I wear a silk scarf when I get home from work and on the weekends. Good advice.

[@brownsugashawty]

I love your energy & honesty in all your videos! You make me laugh & take some notes with the quickness. Keep’em comin sis cause we are loving it!

[@kimwalker3185]

I realized the benefits of letting my locs rest when I had emergency surgery, and was unable to do anything but put my locs up during the day, and covering them at night. For three weeks my locs were not manipulated or washed. They felt stronger and thicker. I may not go three weeks again without washing them, but I will certainly allow them to rest. Right now I'm in a six month no-retightening zone!!! Thanks Spirit 😀

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Kim Walker yessssssss happy for you!

[@knottykay1]

My hair grew the most and thickened up the most at 7 months! That's the month I was like it is what it is... all my hair got was a head band and a little peppermint mist.

[@queena9502]

Hello. I am a new subscriber. I enjoyed your video. I will be starting my loc journey in 2019. I am really looking forward to it. I hate weaves. I may have had one weave in my lifetime. Braides give me bumps in my head and make me look like a little girl. I hate trying to style my natural hair. So I feel this is best. Your locs are beautiful.

[@divisionchief9285]

I don't know what is more beautiful your face or your beaming smile !!😍

[@empressoccy6091]

Yassssss! I need to head down to the market and buy some material to make my head wraps now. Over here in England, the harsh Autumn/Winter is settling in and would rather keep my hair away!

[@yantaroots8031]

I love uk

[@JasmineJanae]

You locs look amazing, so crazy to see your growth. Beautiful lady, love your videos

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Thank you darling!

[@MeMyself984]

I'm glad you posted this, my locs need a break. I love them so much I have to tell myself to leave them alone lol. So, I'm resting them for a lil while longer

[@jmacknaturalista]

This is a great tip not only for those with lots but for loose naturals as well...thanks girl!

[@Spirit.burner]

PLEASE DO A MAKEUP ROUTINE! I LOVE THE NATURAL LOOK :)

[@kobee1009]

You are so on point! Especially when your locs are in the grown up stage.

[@charz48]

Gurl, I love your spirit, your vibe. Locs are kickin🙌🏽 Refreshing personality. 💃🏾👊🏾🙌🏽💪🏽

[@TatianaPThatsMe]

This is so real. I like headwraps for my rest periods, exuding Goddess vybes on my outings. I appreciate the disclosure, I hadn't considered what my hair could relay to me if I gave it a significant amount of time to rest. Loving the smiles and personal positivity. Stay blessed.

[@tiaraanderson5310]

I'm new to this channel and I love her energy I also totally agree!!!!!!👍💞💞

[@YinBeYinin310]

I was a loose natural up until recently. I'm starting locs now, but even as a loose natural, I rested my hair immensely or tremendously and 2 yrs after a big chop I grew 10 inches of hair which is double-strand-twisted now for locking. Girl, you're right about hair resting. Preach!

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Jennifer Jones yessss for that growth and welcome to the loc fam! 😘

[@keftzibahaviyahu9481]

I agree 1000%. I’m so grateful that I was already on my return to natural for 7 years once I decided to get locs. During that period of time, I learned how to let go and allow myself to BE and most importantly, let my hair BE. I’m actually five months loc’d and have gone almost three months now without a retwist. It’s funny how all things I learned about myself during the beginning of my natural hair journey is resurfacing again, but at a deeper level, now that I’ve loc’d. During these three months, what I have learned is while I can go long between twisting, that my hair is at its best when it is hydrated. So every five to six days if I’m not washing, I just try and rinse my hair and give it a little drink to keep it supple and soft. ☺️ Loved this vid 💛

[@journeyloveroyal3165]

You look so beautiful!! Your locks have grown so much 😍😍

[@DeshaunTellez]

I've been locked for one year and I do a gentle wash whenever I feel the need. Because I'm in the desert I do require nightly moisturizing. Other than incorporating loose strands into my locked hair, I just let it be. No styles, twisting, palm rolling, coloring, jewelry - just free-style.

[@TaylordSpirit]

I don't style often and I know that keeps my roots strong! Once a month wash and self-retwist, glycerin only, WITHOUT clips because I found the clips pulled out my hair at the root. Listen to your hair and body! Some joy to you!!!

[@MsCK34]

I HATE clips, they burn my scalp easily too

[@TaylordSpirit]

@@MsCK34 Right! I have a hooded dryer and the clips get HOT. I retwist using rubberbands now.

[@amibrink]

Wow! Look at how long your locs are getting!!! So gorgeous!

[@rozchristopherson648]

I needed this message today. Thank you. 😃👍

[@patrinawright7503]

I love your energy and I love seeing you and enjoy your hair you make me feel good and confident about mines and I thank you for that

[@tamiamatthews4410]

Blessings to you queen!!!! I subscribe to your Channel I am a free former so my locks rest a lot I put them in different styles every now and again but you're absolutely correct as far as resting your hair and allowing it to do what it's supposed to do God bless can't wait to see another video

[@icoleman150]

This whole relaxation is not just about loc journey. People who have some stressful stuff going on can use this same mantra for themselve.

[@missnicole109]

I agree. My hair resting exists because I get sooooooo lazy lol. I actually like the "unruly" look. Especially now that we're in the colder months. That cold air is so disrespectful to my scalp. I may retest only once or twice until it warms up again.

[@MyDopeeAhhs]

Irk why but I've watched this video 3 times. It's so refreshing 😍 and you look damn good girlfriend

[@brendaesimpson2027]

I totally agree with you on resting my hair.

[@NatajhaCradle]

This was sooooo helpful thank you! Ive just reached my 1 year mark last month and I’ve been retwisting every 2-3 weeks faithfully. I have already lost a loc 😩 and had to combine some in the front due to my edges thinning out. I’m going to try to keep my hands out of my hair and see how much I can thicken my babies up 🥰

[@SlimKia]

I LOVEE LOVEE LOVVEEE THIS CHANNEL , we relate sooo much !! I was so excited when you mentioned you were moving to Atlanta!! I’ve been growing my locs for about 3 months now ! Im so excited for the process ! LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE THIS CHANNEL SPIRIT ! I didnt subscribe for no reason❤️❤️

[@synmarie133]

I looooovvveee your hair. I can’t wait for mine to get this long 😩..

[@marywalls2980]

You were greAt and I admire your demeanor! Thanks for sharing.

[@marilynbirch6345]

You are so true sis your hair is so healthy go girl

[@MsHendrix]

Your videos are too cute. I've been loced for 2yrs now and the longest I've gone is 4mths. It was heavenly considering I used to be the one to constantly manicure my hair.

[@katrinarivers12]

Your skin is flawless.

[@DBTrell]

Love your video, your spirit, your positivity shines in the video....I have rested my hair 3 months and then interlock it, just spraying when it felt dry and increased my water intake and stop eating all the sugar aka my crack..lol...I agree with you, I don’t do any styles, I’m very tender headed in the front and back but loving my loc journey.. 14 months in......lol...

[@erikahatcher3642]

You're beautiful and thanks for that wealth of information I not only appreciate it sister but will be implementing tomorrow!!🌹

[@tekeiajohnson5669]

Greetings Queen! Could you please do a vid showing how you achieved that messy bun or ponytail. To you it was a chill style, it was mad cute to me ☺

[@naturallyamazing2197]

Beautiful locs. Awesome sister, good job u do with them!

[@coachmchism]

Geez you’re beautiful . great locs too . Staying strong in my journey

[@SLDiva101]

This video is 🔥come back to it every so often😍

[@DiaryOfaManeAddict]

I love to let my hair alone, buuuuut my current issue is I'm a new license baby and I'm in love with my locs. I also have nervous energy which causes me to pull at my hair soooooo I'm aware and working on it. Thank you for sharing and the reminder beautiful soul 🤗

[@mishm.3893]

I am soooooooo glad I watched this video! Great topic and I needed this advice. I struggle with leaving my hair alone but I am getting better. Video helps!

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

M. Morrissey I know the feeling! One day I was like let me not touch u for a bit and I loved the results!!

[@taneets1429]

I don't have locs but I love your spirit. 💕

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

taNEETS why thank you!

[@taneets1429]

SpiritedxKulture you're welcome 😊

[@carribeanqueenfitts7277]

Yes!!! I love resting my locs💛 I agree it so good for ur hair.. I rest mine like 3-4 weeks💚

[@cocochanel3812]

Spirit I love your energy 💜. I’m a loose natural but I’m resting my mother sucking hair 🦋

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Alisha Jones ah! Hey boo! Yes rest that wig hunny!!!! It will be happy! I used to wear chunky twists for days!

[@michelewashington2119]

Your hair looks BEAUTIFUL rested. Keep it up sistar. ✌❤

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Michele Washington many thanks Queen!

[@tiannawhitfield5683]

Do you have a video on the little beads at the end of your hair ? Is it just for the aesthetic or do you have a meaning for them

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Hi hun its for aesthetic. www.spiritloveslocs.com

[@jessicaterry2829]

I just started my locs in September and I'm making sure to keep my hands out of it and let it did its thing. The first couple of weeks I admit I was a little gung-ho and was doing too much but I came to my senses. lol Great advice.

[@JohnDavis-jp9hr]

Never say anything negative about your beautiful self!

[@LovelyQueen_76]

John Davis I needed to hear that

[@biggsw33tzSlime24]

Yesss sissss I Love your videos for my Locs❗❣️

[@lovemusic10ify]

Hi!!! I love your energy!!!! Your hair is beautiful!!! Did I miss it or have you did a video on your loc jewelry?

[@Shespretty08]

I needed this. I’m going to rest my hair for 4-6 months

[@cynthiaking2934]

New subbie! Love your energy and your locs! Are those loc sprinkles on your ends? I never heard it called resting your hair. I just thought it was low manipulation. I do oil and spray my locs a lot. I'm going to try going longer periods without doing that and see what happens. Great video!

[@blackcocoabrown8726]

Yaaaas Sis Yaaaaas! This has been my philosophy on my l oc journey. I do maintenance 3 times a year and not tight either no hair do's just a loose pony❤💛💚♥

[@DivineLoveLAD]

Loved this video! Great advice!

[@kingrisen1454]

Great video, this is my first time on this channel.I love your spirit and you gave great information.Im always looking for ways to get information on on how to better my locs.Definetly subscribing.

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Chris Green welcome to the fam! I appreciate you saying something! I look forward to growing and glowing with you!

[@kingrisen1454]

@@BigSpiritEnergy Peace, blessings and much respect.I look forward to supporting each other's loc journey.I do have a question,my locs are just a little shorter than yours.I like to just put it in kinda a ponytail/bun like yours but in the back.Will it affect my locs in a negative way if I just keep the ponytail in without taking it out for like a week?Or is it better to take the ponytail out,just let my locs hang and just put it back in a ponytail when I'm going out in public?I know it probably a dumb question but Its something I've really been curious about and I wanna keep my locs strong and healthy.

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Chris Green hey so I typically remove a ponytail after a day. If it is loose enough the longest I keep it is 3 days. I definitely would not recommend keeping in a tight pony tail or be sure to loosen the band by undoing one loop of the rubberband. If the pony tail is loose and the hair is more so sitting back rather than being pulled back 3-4 days is fine.

[@kingrisen1454]

@@BigSpiritEnergy Thank you so much for the advice queen,I really appreciate it.Ive had it in all day so I'm taking it out now.I can tell your a locs genius so if I have anymore questions i have about my local I'm only asking you.Keep up the good work,I can tell your building something special with this channel.Respect!

[@Theonefrombeyon]

I definitely have my hands in my hair 24/7, it's hella hard not too though

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Baby I'm The Shit try not too! Prob stressing that head of yours out! Lol

[@MsCK34]

REST is vital for hair! I too dont manipulate my locs alot, I no longer get retwist once a month, I only separate the roots when I wash it . I only lightly oil the ends and use aloe vera spray on the roots...my locs are growing fast!😊 I also dont pull it up in all those crazy styles or tie it down at night, I sleep on a satin pillowcase. Simplicity is easier and best for my hair.😊 I also hate retwists because it makes my hair always looks thin at the roots....I prefer the thicker fuller look

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Mz Virgo317 shoutout to u!!!!!

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Same I like the thicker look that’s why my retwist are always gentle!

[@tallproudnaturalista1]

Your locs have grown so much. Where did you those hair beads from ?

[@Inthebeautyofholiness]

I just love your hair. Mine look similar to yours, just shorter

[@Ritatrue]

You're beautiful and I love your locs!

[@dc4ever967]

Your very beautiful and your video is inspiring my queen, the longest i gone without twisting is 6 to 7 months

[@sosaidsaffore5086]

I love your locs...I really don’t style my hair but I wash every 3 weeks or so

[@truckerbae5135]

What are those little gems at the ends of your hair.

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

hi love. they are loc sprinkles from spiritloveslocs.com

[@truckerbae5135]

@@BigSpiritEnergy Thank you 💙

[@tonyabrown7824]

👋 there from Philly, yes I rest my loc’s. Nd yes it feels good.

[@Rodamedima]

I love the hair jewelry where can I get them for Ma locs I loooveee u

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

AKELLO RODAM EDIMA hi love!!! From www.spiritloveslocs.com

[@jmarie1719]

Beautiful healthy locs.

[@trecey920]

hey there, I'm a new subbie..Yes I've heard of resting your hair. I need to practice it more. Enjoy your vacay Have a good one.

[@flyesthuman]

You’re so beautiful. I love your hair and smile.

[@chocolatemodel30]

You are gorgeous Sis!

[@neema37_christmyredeemer]

Sooo nice....i like you and i love your locs😍😍 I agree with the idea coz too much attention on locs lead to thin locs. I rest mine for 5 month, so i retwist twice a year and now they are thick. What i do is whashing them after 2 wks and thereafter i spray rose water when i feel them dry.

[@mayamelodictv4661]

Girl you are so beautiful I'm about to cry lmao 😂❤️

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

😂 thanks bae

[@SmoooveVibes]

I love your mantras !

[@LoveForTheCurly]

I love it!! Subscribed!!!

[@alwayswinning646]

Thanks for the video im. Definitely gone let my locs REST

[@chimerefaison9829]

Ok I'm subscribed😊...I needed this gold nugget, thanku sis much luv 🎉💗💖#2yrs6mthsin#3mthnoretwist

[@johnniesmith3652]

I had to learn to rest my hair when the front locs came out my hair is butt length everywhere else so now trying to figure it out making styles to cover. Made a wig of my locs to cover the short areas and trying to go on from here.( just in the middle of my head).

[@alicemwangi3861]

Hey spirit , I've been wondering wat the shiny metals are at the tips of your locs please 🙏

[@CC-cj9wq]

Love your loc sprinkles

[@blaqfish]

What type of brush do you use to brush in the conditioner and oil? Thank you! Great instructional video.

[@93londongirl]

You look so gorgeous !

[@VoVibes]

Great video love! Resting your hair is definitely essential I try to rest mine a couple of weeks before I retwist and style it. This way I know my hair is at its strongest before I manipulate it! And you was hitting on sumn when you said “relaxation is part of the process” 😩🙌🏾 I definitely needed to hear that today!!

[@juanitathompson6752]

Thank you. Love your vibe

[@weotalks2810]

I wash & oil once a week,RETWIST 2X A YEAR...YR LOCS LOOK GOOD, how long have u bn on yr Journey?

[@beautifullegends1223]

What kind of hair jewerly is that at the tips of your hair💖...i need them

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

Beautiful legends hi love they are on spirit-loves-locs.myshopify.com

[@hailithinksyourcute]

I have loose natural hair but the idea of resting my hair sounds fantastic. I do work in office job settings that require my hair to look like I did something to it, and my hair gets frizzy. Does anyone have tips on how to mitigate this bc I know my coils could use some REST 🙏🏾👏🏾

[@BigSpiritEnergy]

iliahsaysheythere hey love maybe you could rock some neat twists or braids for a few days.

[@PeshasWorld305]

I really enjoyed this video thank you 😊

[@lovebunniemack]

Since I’ve gotten my locs, I’ve became supperrrrr tender headed and now I’m working in a warehouse & we have to keep our hair out of our faces and my hair is in that stage of “just made it to a ponytail” so I do have to pull it back tight and I know I can’t have my roots and edges being pulled for a whole 10 hours ! (I have a ten hour shift) so help anyone? Any quick updo styles that are NOT going to pull my edges and hair out?

[@MsCK34]

I've been tenderheaded since I was born!😫 I've been locd for 14 months. I almost gave up on my journey because those clips hurt my head sooo much, my scalp would be sore for a couple of days after professional retwist! It's been about 4 months since I've had it retwisted by my loctian but my hair is strong and healthy. Its probably long enough for a ponytail or updo but I cant stand any tightness, so I just put it up by only putting the rubber band around it ONE TIME (no twisting) and if I have some locs that are a little shorter, I use small Bobby pins to keep them up.

[@lovebunniemack]

Mz Virgo317 thank you ☺️

[@demaurimitchell3167]

How long have you had your locs they're beautiful