I was locked for 4 yrs before combing my locs out last summer. Took me a month to complete it & after getting knotless braids & being stressed about what to do when I took them out I started my second set 🤣. Locs are literally the style for me for life. I’ve been watching your channel for about 8 yrs now, so I’m interested & tuned into whatever you do next
I feel you, its too much for me to handle. I'm ready to start my locs again. My hairs too thick and I don't even know what to use anymore its mad out here in theses loose natural hair streets 😂
I cut my second set and thought I’d be a loose natural for a min nah after a month I put them right back in my scalp was so sore after not combing for two years and locs make me feel so beautiful and damn near everyone at my job is locd so I had to get them back I’ll always be locd rather I start over again and again 😂
I got PTSD watching you detangle your hair. 😫 The hourssssss….maintenance and detangling was the reason, I loc’d my hair over 4 years ago. If I ever get tired of my locs, I will go back to my tapered fro. Change is refreshing and I am sure you will enjoy this journey as much as you did with your last. Happy styling!😊
I understand people like change. I will be the first to say I am one of them. I always said I will never get locs for that reason. Well, that was 6 years ago and today I am 5 months loc’d. My only regret is I didn’t get them sooner. I got so tired of trying style after style in order to find that one style I can live with. This is it! I’ll be loc’d in for life! Let it grow, let it grow, let it grow. So much freedom!!!😂🤣😂
What was it that gave you clarity, for me I am not yet at the stage of thinking about combing out my locs , buut if I ever get there I will think back to the hassles of loose hair 🤧
Back to low maintenance vs high maintenance. I def get wanting a change but its the thought of “what to do next with my hair” that makes me say nah im good.
I'm shook lol. Girl you started your locs on my birthday! Guess what, I'm still tuned in! I learned so many styles from you. You inspired me to loc my hair. Guess what else, I'm going to be going through your old content to find me another birthday style. My birthday is Friday the loc anniversary you missed 😂. Love you can't wait to see your new journey 🎉
Heyyy girl loving the hair ... what I suggest as a former loose natural who used Aunt Jackie products, after you finish raking the product in ... in sections use scrunchies going down your hair while it dries so it stays stretched. Or even those black section clips at the end of your locs will definitely help ... You got this !!!!
My natural hair was in the middle of my back for a very long time before I locked my hair I was sick and tired of wash day and after watching you wash your hair I feel traumatized Iol. I've had my hair locked for 2 years waking up not having to stress about doing my hair is so wonderful but I do get wanting change. I did every hairstyle and spent 1000s on hair and products. I did all my own protective styles so that wasn't a problem for me but my hair loves being comb and brush free. You look great either way tho enjoy your journey.❤
I am so excited to see what new styles you come up with! Rather, you are loc'd or a loose natural. I will continue to watch your channel. Thanks for this great video!
Sharmel I haven't seen your videos for a while due to the roller coaster of life. I was really caught up the last 3 years blessed to be caring for my Mum full time before she passed of Breast Cancer.. 🥺 I haven't had time for anything else & there's absolutely NO regrets.😭 My Mum was my best friend, she made me promise to loc my hair after she passed & I made sure I did.😓 I kept my promise & began my Braid Loc Journey 14 days after her passing.. That was almost a year ago, it'll be a year on 09/17/23. During that time is when you Loc'd up, I had no idea. You're a hair maven & look beautiful no matter what you do! I watched your channel prior to the last 3 years like it was an assignment because you always had something innovative going on!! Sis.. before you loc'd up, hair products were expensive especially being a product junkie, but we'd budget/make excuses to make it work.. Did we not??🤔 However inflation is past the point of frustration!! I'm a DIY Queen more NOW than EVER!! I do L❤VE some Aunt Jackie's products... The ingredients listed in them is what drew me to that brand!! But here is a brand that I can wholeheartedly vouch for. I L♥️VE brand this brand called Hair Growth Company. They offer a variety of great hair products from shampoos to conditioners (deep/leave in, protein treatments, moisturizers, to hair growth oil, etc. to beard products for men. (I hope this doesn't embarrass me & works) You can use their discount code LONGHAIR for 50% Off their entire bundle. THIS is their link below: hairgrowthco.com/products/the-extreme-hair-growth-kit?syclid=cjs3e1iusvis73fhate0&
@@sibslawrence2335 Thanks so much for your thoughtful condolences.. I send my condolences to you as well & will also keep you in prayer! Death is a painful thing to deal with. There's a few scriptures that help me cope with the loss & give me hope & comfort: Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, Isaiah 11:1-9, John 5:28-29, & Revelation 21:3-4. I hope they can comfort you as well. Sending 🤗 & 🙏🏽!
Currently combing mine out and whew, it is definitely a chore lol. I’m halfway through. I’m doing about 10 a day. Hoping to be done within the next 2 weeks. I had 132 locs. I see the light at the end of the tunnel 😅
May I suggest first using your fingers followed by brush. The brush causes unnecessary breakage. Also, you need a protein treatment to balance your hair, which needs strengthening and then followed by a deep conditioner. Aloe vera is a lifesaver for moisture. Just a quick notation: a lot of hair companies try to make you buy everything in their line, but you actually can use different products with each other. You have beautiful hair. Please remember to pre-detangle your hair before going to the salon and letting them detangle.
Thanks for the tips! I have an appt scheduled for a full service with a trusted stylist who I was going to pre-locs. We've already been in communication about my hair but she's going to assess it and address any needs/concerns during my appt.
I was debating if I was gonna get a pixie cut or start hair growth journey I cut my locks from butt length up to shoulder length and combed out and same as you retained a lot of hair so guess I’ll start the loose hair growth journey myself. Thank you again. Very valuable video
Your hair is lovely, I remember watching your loc journey when deciding if I wanted to loc my hair lol I've been loc'd for a little over a year now.But I'm planning to comb them out and restarting fresh from traditional locs to micro locs...
Your hair is always beautiful. I combed my locs out last week after 2 years 9 months. I got 2 inches trimmed off Friday and was able to retain a fair amount of length. I started following “Karen of Curl House” she has great advice for naturals.
Has anybody combed their bleached locs out? If so, did you lose a lot of hair? I’m thinking of combing my bleached locs out but, I am scared to lose alot of my hair.
@@moniquerandall3853 Hey Monique! I combed my locs out, I lost about two bags of hair. My hair is now medium neck length and it’s pretty thick. I’m in the process of growing my hair out a little more so I can possibly restart my locs soon.
@@bree9780 Hi Bree!🤗 How long did you have them before you combed them out? And why did you do that?🤣. You loss two bags of hair?😳.The time and effort it’s taking me to go thru the process,😩I can’t see myself turning back and I only want to grow one set.🤣 I won’t lie, I look pretty crazy most days.🫣 But this too shall pass!😂
I was locked for 4 yrs before combing my locs out last summer. Took me a month to complete it & after getting knotless braids & being stressed about what to do when I took them out I started my second set 🤣. Locs are literally the style for me for life. I’ve been watching your channel for about 8 yrs now, so I’m interested & tuned into whatever you do next
I feel you, its too much for me to handle. I'm ready to start my locs again. My hairs too thick and I don't even know what to use anymore its mad out here in theses loose natural hair streets 😂
@@sha8424lmaooo 😂😂😂yeah I’m staying loc’d for life ❤
@@mikaylalemons2181 I really wished I did now❤️
I cut my second set and thought I’d be a loose natural for a min nah after a month I put them right back in my scalp was so sore after not combing for two years and locs make me feel so beautiful and damn near everyone at my job is locd so I had to get them back I’ll always be locd rather I start over again and again 😂
I got PTSD watching you detangle your hair. 😫 The hourssssss….maintenance and detangling was the reason, I loc’d my hair over 4 years ago. If I ever get tired of my locs, I will go back to my tapered fro. Change is refreshing and I am sure you will enjoy this journey as much as you did with your last. Happy styling!😊
Lol me tooo😅
I understand people like change. I will be the first to say I am one of them. I always said I will never get locs for that reason. Well, that was 6 years ago and today I am 5 months loc’d. My only regret is I didn’t get them sooner. I got so tired of trying style after style in order to find that one style I can live with. This is it! I’ll be loc’d in for life! Let it grow, let it grow, let it grow. So much freedom!!!😂🤣😂
I love how your loose hair looks. It’s very pretty. When you get your trim you’ll see how much of a difference it makes in your hairstyles.
Thank you! Im excited to see how it looks after my trim too!
Btw I loved the loc styles you did to. Locked or not, I’m still tuned in. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this. I had been debating combing out my locs. I now know.....I will not be conbing them out.
What was it that gave you clarity, for me I am not yet at the stage of thinking about combing out my locs , buut if I ever get there I will think back to the hassles of loose hair 🤧
I never wanted to comb mine out but after seeing this process I SHOLL DONT lol
Back to low maintenance vs high maintenance. I def get wanting a change but its the thought of “what to do next with my hair” that makes me say nah im good.
😂 😂 😂
I'm shook lol. Girl you started your locs on my birthday! Guess what, I'm still tuned in! I learned so many styles from you. You inspired me to loc my hair. Guess what else, I'm going to be going through your old content to find me another birthday style. My birthday is Friday the loc anniversary you missed 😂. Love you can't wait to see your new journey 🎉
Happy birthday!! 🎈
@@SharmelLynnette Thanks Queen 👑💖
Heyyy girl loving the hair ... what I suggest as a former loose natural who used Aunt Jackie products, after you finish raking the product in ... in sections use scrunchies going down your hair while it dries so it stays stretched. Or even those black section clips at the end of your locs will definitely help ...
You got this !!!!
Thanks for the suggestions! ♥️
Your hair looks so soft! I love it
My natural hair was in the middle of my back for a very long time before I locked my hair I was sick and tired of wash day and after watching you wash your hair I feel traumatized Iol. I've had my hair locked for 2 years waking up not having to stress about doing my hair is so wonderful but I do get wanting change. I did every hairstyle and spent 1000s on hair and products. I did all my own protective styles so that wasn't a problem for me but my hair loves being comb and brush free. You look great either way tho enjoy your journey.❤
I have had my locks for 3 years now and I’m ready to go back to my curly and wavy hair. This was my first time getting them
I am so excited to see what new styles you come up with! Rather, you are loc'd or a loose natural. I will continue to watch your channel. Thanks for this great video!
Sharmel I haven't seen your videos for a while due to the roller coaster of life. I was really caught up the last 3 years blessed to be caring for my Mum full time before she passed of Breast Cancer.. 🥺 I haven't had time for anything else & there's absolutely NO regrets.😭 My Mum was my best friend, she made me promise to loc my hair after she passed & I made sure I did.😓 I kept my promise & began my Braid Loc Journey 14 days after her passing.. That was almost a year ago, it'll be a year on 09/17/23.
During that time is when you Loc'd up, I had no idea. You're a hair maven & look beautiful no matter what you do! I watched your channel prior to the last 3 years like it was an assignment because you always had something innovative going on!!
Sis.. before you loc'd up, hair products were expensive especially being a product junkie, but we'd budget/make excuses to make it work.. Did we not??🤔 However inflation is past the point of frustration!! I'm a DIY Queen more NOW than EVER!! I do L❤VE some Aunt Jackie's products... The ingredients listed in them is what drew me to that brand!!
But here is a brand that I can wholeheartedly vouch for. I L♥️VE brand this brand called Hair Growth Company. They offer a variety of great hair products from shampoos to conditioners (deep/leave in, protein treatments, moisturizers, to hair growth oil, etc. to beard products for men.
(I hope this doesn't embarrass me & works)
You can use their discount code LONGHAIR for 50% Off their entire bundle.
THIS is their link below:
hairgrowthco.com/products/the-extreme-hair-growth-kit?syclid=cjs3e1iusvis73fhate0&
So sorry for your loss, I have a similar story. My condolences ❤
@@sibslawrence2335 Thanks so much for your thoughtful condolences.. I send my condolences to you as well & will also keep you in prayer! Death is a painful thing to deal with. There's a few scriptures that help me cope with the loss & give me hope & comfort: Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, Isaiah 11:1-9, John 5:28-29, & Revelation 21:3-4. I hope they can comfort you as well. Sending 🤗 & 🙏🏽!
Sorry for you loss. Praying for your comfort along your journey ♥️ . And thank you so much for the support and product recommendations.
@@SharmelLynnette Thanks so much, I appreciate it!
@@TankaVizion2 Thank you so much for your words and scriptures suggestions. So generous of you and so kind. You've made my day!! Stay blessed ❤
Yes you can rock locked or lose natural. So excited to see what your journey brings
Currently combing mine out and whew, it is definitely a chore lol. I’m halfway through. I’m doing about 10 a day. Hoping to be done within the next 2 weeks. I had 132 locs. I see the light at the end of the tunnel 😅
You got this! lol
May I suggest first using your fingers followed by brush. The brush causes unnecessary breakage. Also, you need a protein treatment to balance your hair, which needs strengthening and then followed by a deep conditioner. Aloe vera is a lifesaver for moisture. Just a quick notation: a lot of hair companies try to make you buy everything in their line, but you actually can use different products with each other. You have beautiful hair. Please remember to pre-detangle your hair before going to the salon and letting them detangle.
Thanks for the tips! I have an appt scheduled for a full service with a trusted stylist who I was going to pre-locs. We've already been in communication about my hair but she's going to assess it and address any needs/concerns during my appt.
YES TO BACK TO LOOSE HAIR ❤❤❤❤❤
I was debating if I was gonna get a pixie cut or start hair growth journey I cut my locks from butt length up to shoulder length and combed out and same as you retained a lot of hair so guess I’ll start the loose hair growth journey myself. Thank you again. Very valuable video
I really enjoyed this video love and good luck on the new journey 💕
So pretty Mel! I’m about to try this girl … wish me luck 😂❤
Your hair is lovely, I remember watching your loc journey when deciding if I wanted to loc my hair lol I've been loc'd for a little over a year now.But I'm planning to comb them out and restarting fresh from traditional locs to micro locs...
Thank you for this . Exactly what process I needed to see
I was really mad when I you combed out your locs like they are mine 😂😂 but have accepted it now 😂😂😂 and your hair is beautiful 😍
They are expensive which is why I stick to the basics mane&tail, Garnier fructis products
I understand Shea moisture and as I am but they ain't $4
Products have not always been this high. I'm loc'd and my daughter is natural. Prices have gone up😢
Thanks for sharing your comb out and wash!
Just combed out my locs and I have nothinggggg. I used to have it all lol but now I’m like what do I even get at the hair store
All of this is exactly why I put my second set of locs in 🤣
Thanks for sharing w us. It came out nicely. But what should we expect. The name says it all Snatched By Sharmel. 😎
Yessssss ❤❤❤❤ I just uploaded a video talking about cutting my locs in a few months I’m so excited 🎉🎉
Your hair turned out pretty.
Your hair is always beautiful. I combed my locs out last week after 2 years 9 months. I got 2 inches trimmed off Friday and was able to retain a fair amount of length. I started following “Karen of Curl House” she has great advice for naturals.
Temu is the plug for hair bonnets❤️I have bunches
I combed mine out after 9 years. Loose natural is beautiful but I'm about to call my loctian. I am not for this lifestyle 😂
🤣🤣
Did you notice a lot of split ends or thinning after combing them out?
Mielle products, Kenya Moore Hair Care, Aunt Jackie’s products
I love design essentials
Yea I haven’t started combing mines out but I’m going to start combing mines out
Has anybody combed their bleached locs out? If so, did you lose a lot of hair? I’m thinking of combing my bleached locs out but, I am scared to lose alot of my hair.
I understand your fear. Did you come them out? If so, what was your experience?
@@moniquerandall3853 Hey Monique! I combed my locs out, I lost about two bags of hair. My hair is now medium neck length and it’s pretty thick. I’m in the process of growing my hair out a little more so I can possibly restart my locs soon.
@@bree9780 Hi Bree!🤗 How long did you have them before you combed them out? And why did you do that?🤣. You loss two bags of hair?😳.The time and effort it’s taking me to go thru the process,😩I can’t see myself turning back and I only want to grow one set.🤣 I won’t lie, I look pretty crazy most days.🫣 But this too shall pass!😂
I know some Bantu twist coming!!
Im 11 and I’ve been locked up for 6 years and I’m going back natural
Trying to comb out my hair, but it's hard and just gonna cut it
Try the creme of nature pure honey hair food strengthening curl creator pudding,a little goes a long way.
Gorgeous 💞💞
Thanks ♥️
Did you trim your ends?
Not yet, but I have an appt scheduled to get them professionally trimmed soon.
I recommend Nsoromma Hair products for your loose natural hair journey. Bomb quality products for hair health and growth
Why don't you young women grease your scalp that's important.