I started my loc with perm hair because i didn't want the short look so i had my hair twist down in the knots til i had about two inches of new growth then I cut the perm hair from the new growth i had about six inches of perm hair i had to cut and believe me i had to be strong because of people opinions but now im doing jus find i followed you through out the years now my hair is growing so fast its out of control thanks for all the good advice
i started my locs with 2 strand twists on January 3rd. have washed my hair 3 times since then. people say i shouldn't have washed so soon and so often but oh well lol. i use rose water and vitamin e oil spritz that i make on my own. Also use castor oil and emu oil on my edges :) i have minor budding at the nape of my hair
I've been searching through tons videos, that were informative, about locs. This one has answered so many of my questions, so far. (I'm not even half way through the video) Will be checking out more of your videos. Keep up the good work!
Keisha, you are beautiful and funny. I just wanted to share with something regarding moisturizing your locs. Moisturizing your locs is so important especially during winter. I have always used glycerin vegetable, which is colorless, and odorless. I mix equal parts water and glycerin vegetable and spray ONLY my scalp and the new growth before I start locking the new growth using interlocking 4 way. I've been complemented in how beautiful my locs are. Learning your hair is critical. My hair drys very quickly, hence the need to use glycerin and water to retain the moisture. Cheers!
Im so excited to start my locs again. I did so much to my first set, they got so damaged and dry, parts were so janky!!! I couldn't even style them. Only curls. It was a good lesson. Now I know exactly what to do and not to do. Im def gonna keep watching your vid this go round. your locs got so long!!!! They're beautiful.
I am so glad I found your page! I'm a red head like you, on the same year and I wish I knew of you earlier! your locs are gorgeous and so healthy looking! I know this isn't a make up tutorial but your makeup is always pretty as well! your lipstick colors are always perfect! I'm just so in love with your page girl!
you are one of the best advocates for locs, however the more locs are the less special they will be seen as which means people will talk about them less and less, but please don't stop advocating locs because we as locs wearers are not their yet, keep up your great work. peace queen
+MrNastydread The more people believe in God, the more insignificant people will perceive God. Do you believe in that sentiment? Yes, that is an extreme example but I think my point was made lol
Thanks Keisha. I was so concerned about my locs but this video some what made me more ease.. Right now my locs are between 6.5 to 7.5-8 inches and i have had locs for almost 3 years.. I am looking forward to your upcoming videos :)
this video was so helpful I plan to get locs however I've been natural for about a year now and im literally just getting to know my hair and creating a good relationship with it lol so I decided to jus wait maybe another year and continue on with learning my hair and giving it the best I can before i loc up I love this video and I'm happy I watched the whole thing through and not bits and pieces
you're so right about pruning during the teenage phase ! I haven't lost a loc but honestly it made the frizzy worse after a few washes but mine a pretty thick so thankfully it didn't do to much damn or reverting the process
Keisha Charmaine Very informative. Thanks! I need to know all this for my 5 yr old son. I just started his locs, but I think I may have started it wrong. lol
Keisha Charmaine Well, all I used to start the comb twists was a water and conditioner mix. If you look at my videos, he has a loose texture already, so the locs have been unraveling since day one. Currently broke, so I couldn't go out and buy 'proper' loc products yet. lol
Thank you for your tutorials. You have been a key teacher to me in my loc journey. You're beautiful and so are your locs...God Bless you and yours always.
i wish i knew these things before i combed out my locs...this was a very good informative video...really thinkin about doin them again....cant wait for part 2
I love watching your blog , your positive an very knowledge about what you're talking about. I watch your videos through out your journey from the beginning I appreciate your authenticity
You and your hair looks fantastic. I'm about 7 years into my dreadlock journey. I've kept the coloring of my locs within the black family - blue black and jet black. I soo want to go lighter. I remember in one of your video's you stated that you color gradually by spacing out one color to the next. At this stage with your experience, what would be your approach to self coloring from such a dark color?
M Evans I never used black dye. I am told that you cannot go from black to light using my gradual method and that bleach is needed. I recommend that you go to a professional for assistance.
So true I've only had my locs for about 2 months but it seems when I wash it gets better. Water is best for locs in my opinion because even though I've had mine for a short period they seem to be in the teenage stage. By my fourth month I'll probably be locked
Hi! I'm in the teenage stage and I've bought a couple of your loc socks. They are beautiful and a great way to prevent or to maintain frizz. I'm 5 months and I feel like I'm in the teenage stage because I can wash my hair without 95% of it unraveling. My question is about these little balls that I get on the ends of my locs. Should I pull them off or do they need to stay as part of the Loc? Sometimes they're just hanging off by a thread
This was good to know! I actually deep conditioned 2 month starter locs instead of a hot oil treatment my budding reversed!!! I don't know what I was thinking! lol
Great video my dreads are teenager locks i use isoplus been using it a few months and it been really growing my hair i dont twist my hair every 2 weeks only once a month also and wash
*THIS IS MOBEYLOCS AND I APPROVE THIS VIDEO* lol I love my lumps & loops! Lol I've learned a lot since starting. From wax/gel to water & oils...been a LONG 7 years. I agree with this info tho.
Hi...so happy I stumbled across your channel..love the advice on palm rolling thr entire baby loc, how long do you suggest doing it that way just till they mature? Or? Thank you starting next month!!
Hi Keisha! I am approaching week two of my baby locs that I started with two strand twists. In my research, I am seeing that a lot of people recommend retesting clock-wise, but I am finding that when the person who started my hair did them, she twisted some of them in different directions, so some of them would technically unravel if I started twisting them to the right. Should I just take the twists out and retest them, or just wait until they start to bud to start twisting all of them in the same direction?
you can do either of the two options you stated or twist each individual loc in the direction it naturally twists. that can be a pain though. your best bet is to take the twists out that want to twist in the other direction and twist them so that you can retwist them clockwise.
Hey , I made a final decision on locking my hair up but one problem is that some of my ends on the top of my head are still relaxed... I don't want to start them while some of my end are still relaxed but majority of my hair is natural.. My mom won't let me cut the relaxed ends off b/c she said she wants to maintain my length at the top. Does it matter if my ends are still relaxed at the top ?
Hey Keisha, can I use a homemade shea butter mixture to twist my locs when I start? or should I just use some locking gel? do you think shea butter will cause too much build up?
You can use that. the lady who started my locs mixed gel with shea butter. I just would highly recommend that you don't use shea butter often for your retwists but if you really want to, use minimal amounts. Product build up is REAL lol
...thank u for the info...your locs are beautiful and inspiring. If can answer my ??? I would appreciate your time Do locs gather bacteria? I dated someone with locs and i broke ouy from exposure.. I have sensitive skin. My skin doesn't sync..lol.. What should i do
I read somewhere that you need to prep your hair for at least two months before starting locs. They said no conditioners and to eat right. I'm sure there may be some benefit to that but is that a must?
Pat's mom it is not a must. I just believe you are best off starting your locs on healthy hair. Regardless if it takes you 2 months to achieve healthy hair or not. If your hair is already healthy you're good to go. And I doubt it'll take only 2 months to transform your hair to health if it's very damaged
hi Keisha. Love the video. I do watch you more than others and I wanted to ask a question. I am 3 years into my locing journey but still not really happy with my locs. The ends especially seem to be taking a long time to form. They look like the ends of plaits. Is there any reason this could be?
I have a question I stayed my local journey with a stylist. not sure I can venture in my own just yet. do you so recommend washing in between trips to the shop? I'm currently going every 5 weeks.
excellent video. do you have any thought about using aloe vera (the slime from the plant) for retwists? I am trying to overcome my product addiction moving to more natural methods.
Great video girl keep it up! I just started my loc journey with two strand twists and my hair is 4c and reallly thick. I have about 108 twists. is that too many?
Your locs are so beautiful.
Much respect. thanks for posting knowledge to keep beginners like me informed.
I started my loc with perm hair because i didn't want the short look so i had my hair twist down in the knots til i had about two inches of new growth then I cut the perm hair from the new growth i had about six inches of perm hair i had to cut and believe me i had to be strong because of people opinions but now im doing jus find i followed you through out the years now my hair is growing so fast its out of control thanks for all the good advice
Tony Williams Was was the day I got to go to take a
i started my locs with 2 strand twists on January 3rd. have washed my hair 3 times since then. people say i shouldn't have washed so soon and so often but oh well lol. i use rose water and vitamin e oil spritz that i make on my own. Also use castor oil and emu oil on my edges :)
i have minor budding at the nape of my hair
I've been searching through tons videos, that were informative, about locs. This one has answered so many of my questions, so far. (I'm not even half way through the video) Will be checking out more of your videos. Keep up the good work!
im only 3 minutes into the video and she answered so any of my questions.....*grabs popcorn* large up uself keisha charmaine.
I know this video is old, but I'm so happy I found your channel!
Soph B yes
Keisha, you are beautiful and funny. I just wanted to share with something regarding moisturizing your locs.
Moisturizing your locs is so important especially during winter. I have always used glycerin vegetable, which is colorless, and odorless. I mix equal parts water and glycerin vegetable and spray ONLY my scalp and the new growth before I start locking the new growth using interlocking 4 way.
I've been complemented in how beautiful my locs are.
Learning your hair is critical. My hair drys very quickly, hence the need to use glycerin and water to retain the moisture.
Cheers!
This hair color is perfect!!!!
It's Jess thank you
I have baby locs I jus got thm yesterday I'm super excited about my Journey & I'm hoping TMHG will bless my Journey
Thanks Keisha for keeping Locs Enthusiasm alive!!!!!"
you're welcome =.)
Im so excited to start my locs again. I did so much to my first set, they got so damaged and dry, parts were so janky!!! I couldn't even style them. Only curls. It was a good lesson. Now I know exactly what to do and not to do. Im def gonna keep watching your vid this go round. your locs got so long!!!! They're beautiful.
just started my loc journey...its been one month and two weeks am reall excited..am looking at ur videos every day wanna make sure I get it right
I am so glad I found your page! I'm a red head like you, on the same year and I wish I knew of you earlier! your locs are gorgeous and so healthy looking! I know this isn't a make up tutorial but your makeup is always pretty as well! your lipstick colors are always perfect! I'm just so in love with your page girl!
You know exactly what you're talking about.
you are one of the best advocates for locs, however the more locs are the less special they will be seen as which means people will talk about them less and less, but please don't stop advocating locs because we as locs wearers are not their yet, keep up your great work. peace queen
+MrNastydread The more people believe in God, the more insignificant people will perceive God. Do you believe in that sentiment? Yes, that is an extreme example but I think my point was made lol
Thanks Keisha. I was so concerned about my locs but this video some what made me more ease.. Right now my locs are between 6.5 to 7.5-8 inches and i have had locs for almost 3 years.. I am looking forward to your upcoming videos :)
thanks, what about your locs had you concerned?
this video was so helpful I plan to get locs however I've been natural for about a year now and im literally just getting to know my hair and creating a good relationship with it lol so I decided to jus wait maybe another year and continue on with learning my hair and giving it the best I can before i loc up I love this video and I'm happy I watched the whole thing through and not bits and pieces
you're so right about pruning during the teenage phase ! I haven't lost a loc but honestly it made the frizzy worse after a few washes but mine a pretty thick so thankfully it didn't do to much damn or reverting the process
I completely left out that I clearly tried to prune locs will not ever be doing that again
+Makeda A I almost made that mistake but was advised otherwise thankfully. Thanks for sharing your testimony.
Part 2 coming soon...
Keisha Charmaine Very informative. Thanks! I need to know all this for my 5 yr old son. I just started his locs, but I think I may have started it wrong. lol
+Curls of Innocence where do you think you went wrong?
Keisha Charmaine Well, all I used to start the comb twists was a water and conditioner mix. If you look at my videos, he has a loose texture already, so the locs have been unraveling since day one. Currently broke, so I couldn't go out and buy 'proper' loc products yet. lol
+Curls of Innocence well remember you don't NEED products at all. I'll make a follow up video bc I couldn't put everyything in this one.
Keisha Charmaine Yes, I've heard that... okay, cool. ;)
Thank you for your tutorials. You have been a key teacher to me in my loc journey. You're beautiful and so are your locs...God Bless you and yours always.
i wish i knew these things before i combed out my locs...this was a very good informative video...really thinkin about doin them again....cant wait for part 2
I am about 3 months in and started with relaxed hair. I am getting budding and my hair is healthy. I do clip my ends as needed.
Hello! How many locs did you start with? How many do you currently have?
I love watching your blog , your positive an very knowledge about what you're talking about. I watch your videos through out your journey from the beginning I appreciate your authenticity
+Nana Cilla thank you I appreciate that a lot
You and your hair looks fantastic. I'm about 7 years into my dreadlock journey. I've kept the coloring of my locs within the black family - blue black and jet black. I soo want to go lighter. I remember in one of your video's you stated that you color gradually by spacing out one color to the next. At this stage with your experience, what would be your approach to self coloring from such a dark color?
M Evans I never used black dye. I am told that you cannot go from black to light using my gradual method and that bleach is needed. I recommend that you go to a professional for assistance.
I appreciate the follow up. Thank you.
So true I've only had my locs for about 2 months but it seems when I wash it gets better. Water is best for locs in my opinion because even though I've had mine for a short period they seem to be in the teenage stage. By my fourth month I'll probably be locked
Hi! I'm in the teenage stage and I've bought a couple of your loc socks. They are beautiful and a great way to prevent or to maintain frizz. I'm 5 months and I feel like I'm in the teenage stage because I can wash my hair without 95% of it unraveling. My question is about these little balls that I get on the ends of my locs. Should I pull them off or do they need to stay as part of the Loc? Sometimes they're just hanging off by a thread
Keep them. Apparently it's what helps the ends to seal. Some might get pulled off from manipulation and that's fine, just don't pull them off yourself
I won't be able to get locs until either fall or winter, but when I do, I'll use this video for some help
definitely check out my playlist for beginners
I love the color of your locks.😍 What color dye did you use?
That smell is mildew... *insert yuck face* 🤣🤣🤣💜 Keisha, you are fast becoming my loc information source and I've zero issues with this ☺
Thanks for the great information! Absolutely adore your loc's. My journey started 5 weeks ago today.
only locked my hair with water and olive oil
Your locs are very beautiful and you have a lot of experience and background knowledge.
I rung my locs out 2 days ago and tore a couple off! Thanks for the info x
This was good to know! I actually deep conditioned 2 month starter locs instead of a hot oil treatment my budding reversed!!! I don't know what I was thinking! lol
Jenuine Lover I think I learned that trick from experience myself
Thank you for your video!! I'm trying to make a character with locs so I have to research a lot. Thank you!!
Tha best advice that I have ever heard, thanks sweetheart.
have you ever used ABC rinse with colored hair. you color is gorgeous
Yes I have
Thanks btw
Your locs are GORGEOUS!!!
Great video my dreads are teenager locks i use isoplus been using it a few months and it been really growing my hair i dont twist my hair every 2 weeks only once a month also and wash
Markesha Cooper what's isoplus?
Isoplus locking and twist gel
Its in a white jar finna show u a pic
What lipstick are you wearing? It looks amazing. 😍
*THIS IS MOBEYLOCS AND I APPROVE THIS VIDEO* lol
I love my lumps & loops! Lol I've learned a lot since starting. From wax/gel to water & oils...been a LONG 7 years.
I agree with this info tho.
Hi...so happy I stumbled across your channel..love the advice on palm rolling thr entire baby loc, how long do you suggest doing it that way just till they mature? Or? Thank you starting next month!!
Hi Keisha!
I am approaching week two of my baby locs that I started with two strand twists. In my research, I am seeing that a lot of people recommend retesting clock-wise, but I am finding that when the person who started my hair did them, she twisted some of them in different directions, so some of them would technically unravel if I started twisting them to the right. Should I just take the twists out and retest them, or just wait until they start to bud to start twisting all of them in the same direction?
you can do either of the two options you stated or twist each individual loc in the direction it naturally twists. that can be a pain though. your best bet is to take the twists out that want to twist in the other direction and twist them so that you can retwist them clockwise.
This was great information.
If you may can you talk about locks started with two strand twist
Hey , I made a final decision on locking my hair up but one problem is that some of my ends on the top of my head are still relaxed... I don't want to start them while some of my end are still relaxed but majority of my hair is natural.. My mom won't let me cut the relaxed ends off b/c she said she wants to maintain my length at the top. Does it matter if my ends are still relaxed at the top ?
Many ppl have locked their relaxed ends so I think you can do it too.
Okay, thank you so much and what type of red is the color of your locks ?
this is the BEST VIDEO for info about locks ...thumbs up if you like this video
Great advice .... Thanks for sharin
Yr hair is
B E A U T I F U L !
Thanks for the info. Your locks are beautiful.
Your videos are awesome. I have waist length locs. However, I'm experiencing thinning edges. Any tips on how to thicken edges?
Hey Keisha, can I use a homemade shea butter mixture to twist my locs when I start? or should I just use some locking gel? do you think shea butter will cause too much build up?
You can use that. the lady who started my locs mixed gel with shea butter. I just would highly recommend that you don't use shea butter often for your retwists but if you really want to, use minimal amounts. Product build up is REAL lol
lol gee thanks! that makes sense :)
Love your video's I went natural this year January awesome experience...
...thank u for the info...your locs are beautiful and inspiring.
If can answer my ??? I would appreciate your time
Do locs gather bacteria? I dated someone with locs and i broke ouy from exposure.. I have sensitive skin. My skin doesn't sync..lol.. What should i do
I am a new sub! Great video. Very informative!
Amazing
thank u soooo much for all this info!! currently binging all ur videos lmfao
You're so pretty!! Thank you for sharing :D
Solid information! Thx for posting
Those styles look good color looks good!
I read somewhere that you need to prep your hair for at least two months before starting locs. They said no conditioners and to eat right. I'm sure there may be some benefit to that but is that a must?
Pat's mom it is not a must. I just believe you are best off starting your locs on healthy hair. Regardless if it takes you 2 months to achieve healthy hair or not. If your hair is already healthy you're good to go. And I doubt it'll take only 2 months to transform your hair to health if it's very damaged
Got it. Thanks!
Thnx mama for sharing this info with us. How u got those colours in your plz tell me what colours to mix... Thank you
+melissa washington check this vid:th-cam.com/video/923uvrzNzmw/w-d-xo.html&lc=z13mwrop0omkx5fbu04cejj5gn3ahjahnxw0k
hi Keisha. Love the video. I do watch you more than others and I wanted to ask a question. I am 3 years into my locing journey but still not really happy with my locs. The ends especially seem to be taking a long time to form. They look like the ends of plaits. Is there any reason this could be?
Are your ends straight? You may want to trim the straight ends.
Thanks for replying. Yes they are. I will do. Is it better to do it after washing my hair or does it not matter?
+sandypans40 hmm, I doubt it matters
Okay. Thanks for all your help
Can you post up like a picture of what A loc that needs to be trimmed it looks like
you and your locs are gorgeous!
Hi queen which is the best way to care my 2yr locs home r salon ? I find they don't talk to u about ur locs stupesss!
My new growth isnt locking, and it feels thin at the roots, right where the new growth is!
Hey, do you have a vid on interlocking? I've been looking. I'm considering at least for a while.
Twist or Interlock?whats better. Thank for this video very informative
depends on your lifestyle and preference
I have a question I stayed my local journey with a stylist. not sure I can venture in my own just yet. do you so recommend washing in between trips to the shop? I'm currently going every 5 weeks.
Such good sound advice, thank you sis
do you think it's OK to palm roll locks, eventhough if I'm 4 months in?
Disregard this question. I found one of your videos on palm rolling. Thank you
I started palm rolling at 2 weeks locked. Been palm rolling ever since.
I just started my lock journey, 1 week in so far
Hi what should I do when new growth grows away from loc
Beautiful locs
excellent video. do you have any thought about using aloe vera (the slime from the plant) for retwists? I am trying to overcome my product addiction moving to more natural methods.
Tracee Goodman Want a natural method? Try water. That's what I do for most retwists. It works.
thanks so much for this intuitive insight
Would you suggest to cut off hair that has already grown out long before starting locs? Will it mold/dread better if you start from a twa?
short hair locs faster but there's no need to cut it.
I agree ^^. But how long is your hair I started mine with 2yrs worth of growth.
I have 4 years worth of growth lol so it's at my waist. I'd look crazy with some starter dreads at that length so I might as well cut it lol
It's Jess oh yes you would lol j/k Yea wow are you willing to cut it ? But there are more methods to starting Dreds tho
+It's Jess I think that would look pretty cool! It may be a pain and would take ages to lock though.
need some advice on my locs had it reattach about three weeks ago.
Can you suggest a Loctician in NY that can install lox’s with water only?
So is air drying recommended or using a towel or tshirt is better?
Kenadee Nash you wanna get as much water out with the towel/tshirt and THEN air dry
Thanks for Sharing This info! Peace & Happiness 2 U!
Only 3 days in!
I've had my hair twisted for about 7 months now and they have now locked. Thing is they have not dropped yet. my hair is wild! any suggestions?
patience
+Keisha Charmaine bless
Very informative thanks for the info!
How many locs do you have?
Hey! I wanted to know if you're still using Hair La Vie?
+Spechal K nope
These. Are. Beautiful!
excellent video! sound advice
You look so beautiful!
thank you for this video very informative
I twist my hair n it still unravels I'm only a year n 5 months in
Great video girl keep it up! I just started my loc journey with two strand twists and my hair is 4c and reallly thick. I have about 108 twists. is that too many?
It's all up to your preference! 108 doesn't sound like a lot though at all.
How am I learing about myself?
What if I want to start my loc with yarn?
Thanks for answering.
Very, very good. Thank you.
you're very welcome
Is Shea butter too thick for 3yrs + Locs?
Thanks this is a good video
your locs are awesome