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Ah, I'm glad you can see you're not alone in this! I experience this every time i wash my locs.

Around 131, I think

For real!

You're very welcome!

I think I have 132

Ah, the weird ends happened early in my journey. They're a different kind of weird now (lol) due to careless movement and an inconsistent routine, I believe. I hope your routine goes well for you!

Thanks for watching Loving the freedom of locs.

@@mnotinglife7934 🌺

My confidence had a bigger impact on my dating life, more than my hairstyle, imo. I think locs have been another way I show love to myself. Locs did not affect me getting married, but have freed up more time for my relationship and other things. For me, it was key to only entertain a partner who would be supportive through different phases in life. My then-boyfriend/now-husband was always supportive of me getting whatever hairstyle was best for my lifestyle. I hope that helped answer your question!

@@mnotinglife7934 yes it does, thank you for responding. It’s absolutely amazing watching your journey!!

My pleasure! I'm glad that you have enjoyed the journey

Sure, it can be. I've heard different kinds of definitions. But all that matters is that you're doing what works for you : )

Congratulations on 5 years! And thank you That sounds nice. Sometimes it's nice to have someone else do your hair. I love that locs can be whatever kind of maintenance you want and still look great.

Glad to have shared the journey : )

Yes, it's a fun style. I confess I have been a little distant from posting YT videos lately, but if I get back in a place to post again, I will be sure to do a tutorial. : ) But, in the meantime, Morgan Alexis has a video called "Easy Formal/Casual Loc Style without a Retwist". This is where I first saw loc bangs done this way. What do you think makes you feel that way about your hair?

I'm glad you reached out! I think that can be part of the struggle of not being as represented on screen. One of the main reasons I started the channel was to represent a hair type that was hard to find here. It's an interesting journey when you start to recognize the beauty of what you have. I used to be so frustrated with my hair but the loc journey helped me to love it so much. I also found that learning new skills and embracing some healthy activities helped me gain confidence in general and confidence in myself and my appearance. I've always been a bit of an oddball, so that that helped me be comfortable looking different from what was common in media. Life would be so boring if we all had the same kind of beauty. I'm rooting for you and your journey!

Thanks! And I'm glad this was helpful : )

Understood! If I didn't have my hair in locs, no matter what, my hair wouldn't even be 1/3 of it's current length. I'm glad you have found something that works for you. Yes. I started covering my locs at night several months ago. Before, I would just sleep on a silk pillowcase. I brought that pillowcase with me wherever I went lol

Mur Bonn! Whoa! We haven't chatted in quite a while! What has pulled you back into considering a loc journey again? Thank you so much!😊

Ah, so you understand! My hair is naturally dry too and has been shedding from the beginning. I do not moisturize my hair much at all beyond washing, so idk if that plays a role, but shedding has definitely been a normal part of my natural hair journey.

Thank you so much! It's super quick to do, too. Though, I confess, I also like the braidout style just as much, but it's not as quick.

Nice hair style! 😍 It's great to hear your voice and see your face again. I don't have locs anymore, but I do feel the same about my natural hair. I have a feeling of it does what it does, and I'm more relaxed about my hair.

Thank you for your sweet comment! I hadn't realized it had been so long since I last uploaded. It is interesting that you have also felt more chill about your journey. Embracing that freedom. Now that you don't have locs, do you wear your hair loose? In protective styles?

@MNotingLife I mostly just wash at least once a month. Yeah, I just keep my hair in twists. No extentions added. I do it myself. I redo it at least 2 times a month or when it starts to look bad. Ihave 4 c hair, so I prefer plaits or twists . They last a log time and I don't have to think about it to much.

Oh nice! A simple but cute way to work natural hair.

Wow! That's such a thoughtful comment. I really like this community. Thank you so much!

@@mnotinglife7934 Keep building your momentum love 💘🙏🏽

Awww! That's very sweet. Thank you 😊

Sure I can- though I haven't seen too many changes over the past year. But if you have any particular questions, I can work off that

@@mnotinglife7934 like how you deal with the length an what is your go to style when your about to eat an what should i do if my locs our your length but are thin in the middle or close to the end should i trim them or leave them alone right now I’m 6 years and 2 months an started from a fade yes i can show you

Ah okay. These questions tie in with a video topic I have been thinking about. Good timing!

@@mnotinglife7934 I’m still patiently waiting

@@PierreBrown38 Hey there! I haven't forgotten about this. I'll have a video later this month. : )

While I do not share your perspective, I'm glad if you have a routine that you consider to be healthy for you. I don't consider my locs to be super healthy overall, but do find it important for me to have a healthy scalp. Occasionally I cut some broken ends when I feel ready and remember to do so. Knotting my hair has "fixed" some breaks here nd there, but generally i don't worry about it and consider it all a part of my journey.

EXACTLY!!!

Mia I agree.

Thank you!😊

@@mnotinglife7934 You are so welcome!😊😊

Thank you😊 Yes, I dont blame you! I feel the same about maintaining my own hair. Plus, I think I feel it's more sustainable that way. When going away for a bit, it's nice not having to worry about finding a new loctician or anything.

Oh interesting. For my locs, I've found that the color fades back the color of my roots (dark brown). I felt like it happens very subtly though. When I dye it, I actually only dye the lower part of my locs because I prefer the black color over the reddish brown. But the way I blend it flows well enough into the locs near my roots. I hope that explained it. And thank you for your thoughtful comment!

@@mnotinglife7934 awesome hun!! Thanks so much for your reply! Yes I have naturally dark brown hair.. maybe when I do dye it, I should stick with natural black.. or mix it with jet.. who knows but soon I will! Have a great rest of your week continue to enjoy the freedom😊

@@soulfullyroyalnita that sounds nice. it's fun to try different things with locs. Sometimes I forget that lol Thank you so much! I hope your weekend is a lovely one.

Aw! Thank you so much! Yes, it is so freeing!! I'm glad you're loving your journey!

Ah I'm glad you've find this video to be helpful in some way! I hope you find a comfortable option for your hair. In spite of the mistakes I have made, I've been loving the benefits of semi-freeforming. : )

Yes, the cool thing about having gone through the process is seeing how quickly the hair grows and retain length when locked. Lint can be frustrating, but it's nice to know you have options. She actually did end up cutting her hair. She preferred her locs shorter anyway, so it worked out. : )

Thank you! It's tricky to say because that depends on your hair type and maintenance. My hair really likes to get all tangled up, so I didnt have many stray hairs at all. My sister, however, did. She has a looser curl pattern than me and would wrap the strap hairs around some of the locs at times, but she did not semi-freeform, so I'm not sure how it would have turned out. I know this response isn't ideal. If you find some people online with a similar hair type, it may help to see what they did and how that turned out for them. Wishing you the best on your semi-freeform journey!

Haha-gotta be resourceful!

@@mnotinglife7934 ❤️love it.

Thank you!😊

Ah yes. She is always so straightforward. There's actually an update coming soon. I just need to edit it

Hey, thank you! Actually it'd be interesting to do a video with both of them. Maybe around the holidays when we're together again. Yeah, I found that coconut oil was not good for my scalp. I feel like it did more harm than good. Castor oil works for me though-i just don't overdo it.

My scalp hates EVERYTHING except coconut oil. It actually calms my scalp.

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I haven't tried that method yet. I'll check out some of her videos and look at options for repairing locs. Yes. I am very thankful that I have hair that locks very easily. Even if I completely destroyed my locs, it's nice to know that they'd lock quicker if I started over. When I really look at my locs, I see the story of me learning more about my hair. I wish you the best as you continue your journey. Thank you again for your thoughts

@@mnotinglife7934 Please do not contemplate starting over. Your hair is not as bad as you may feel that it is. I am Sure that a Loctician can separate and repair your locks and you would never know there has ever been a problem! I locked my own here and I know that I would be able to fix yours but I’m not there. Don’t give up things are not as bad as they seem. Look at those videos by DXLYN just as I did and you will learn how to make the needed repairs yourself for far less money! God bless you I’ll be watching your channel hoping that you took my advice. 🕊

I had a moment a while ago, but the feeling was fleeting. I'm too attached to them. I will learn more about loc repairs, it won't hurt to know. Thank you for your encouragement. Regardless of my mistakes, I'm still loving my hair and what this journey has taught me.

Aww-thank you : )

Oh. I'm so glad you're loving your locs and your journey! Yes, this is it fr! Locs were such a game changer for me, as well. It's my pleasure to sharing this journey. Thanks for sharing your experience, too!

Oh, that's great! I was hoping someone might learn something from my mistakes.

Thank you : )

It's amazing how that works. I get it. It's easy for other things to try and get in the way, Glad to be a reminder for ya! Thank you😊

Oh that's awesome! Do you listen to anything while painting? I typically have an audiobook going. I feel like these is a new discovery and empowerment level during a period of self. I like this for you! Yes, it's so much easier said than done. But knowing that it's not helping either party does help move things along. And as we change, it sometimes means we need to be open to different connections. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. And thanks! Once in a while I remember I can do different things with my locs lol

@@mnotinglife7934 I don't listen to anything in particular. I listen to anything I'm in the mood for At that time (music podcasts vlogs people talking about differnt topics). Yeah, I enjoy exchanging ideas and listening to people's point of view.I enjoy your channel.

Nice. Whatever you're in the mood for makes sense. I like listening to people talking about different topics, so it's great to do that while painting. Still stimulating the mind while relaxing. Thank you very much. I appreciate getting your perspectives!

I appreciate that. Sometimes, it's nice to just know someone else gets it : )

Thank you! It depends on what you want. I chose semi-freeforming because of the look and simplicity of it and I also felt it was healthier for my roots and lifestyle, while considering my hair type. I didnt want to worry about messing up a retwist. I just wanted to feel free. I'd recommend thinking about overall what you aim to get out of it, check out some more semi-freeform journeys here, and I'm sure you'll come to a good conclusion. I hope this was helpful 😊 What led you to start a second journey?

@@mnotinglife7934 It was a spur-of-the-moment kind of thing haha.

Haha! Well, when the moment calls you....lol

Haha! Love it! It's hard to trust the process in the beginning though. The feeling that one little mistake will mess it up. It was so freeing to be less worried about the parts over time

@@mnotinglife7934 Yep I absolutely love having stress-free hair

Cheers to that!🥂

So sweet😊 Thank you!