Braidlocs / Braidlocks ~ My Hair Journey Loc Story
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- Late 2012, I first learned about #Braidlocs on TH-cam and it was a God-send. After being traditionally locked for 11 years, I combed out my dreads and rocked loose natural for about 2 years. With 6 inches of hair at the time, Sisterlocks would have cost a pretty penny. While looking for alternatives, I learned about Braidlocs. About 2 years later I shaved the sides and and back #undercutonlocs. In this video I share my loc journey, some pics and PROS & CONS. #microlocsjourney
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I'm so glad I came across your video.. Your spirit is warm and welcoming! I've been researching sister locs for months now and have consulted with the loctician about it. I was discouraged to know how much it would cost and even considered learning to do it my self but "ain't nobody got time for that!" Lo and behold she celebrates her loc journey/anniversary every year by giving her customers a special during the month of September. She doesn't quite do sister locs but she did put me on to braid locs and told me that they were a great and easy alternative. So I am happy to say that come this September, I'll be starting my own journey.. your video has helped reassure me of the braid loc decision. Thank you and God bless!
Hi Jessica. THANK YOU for your kind words and that is awesome! September is around the corner. I really like that your technician offers an alternative. I've committed to keeping mine another year. 😀
Are you tired of spending hours and hours every week on your hair? Are you thinking about locking your hair? This might be a great alternative for you. Let me know what you think!
Hey, looking lovely, thinking about 3 strand locs. How are they retouched, without doing the usual twists?
Your skin color is per-fect 👀 You are naturally gorgeous. Just gorgeous....
Why thank you luv! I appreciate your uplifting words. Blessings always 💜
I'm really considering braidlocs. I'm getting to the point where I'm over the crotchet, wigs, hours for braids and twists. I find myself loving and embracing my natural hair. Thanks for this video!
Hi Kenyah, Thanks for watching! I totally understand! 😊 You’re welcome!
ur the only loc channel I can watch without skipping through
Thank you luv 🧡
Yeah 4c hair is weaker because of the tightness of its bends, coils, kinks. That weak point.
Thanks for commenting!
I can't wait to have my braidloc next week
Thanks for watching! How are you liking them?
@@creativelyanalytic I like them so much. It is freedom
Finally a video I can relate to!! I started my braid locks maybe 2 weeks ago and I’m not sure if I should be patient or take them out but, you give me hope!! Almost everyone in my family have locks and there beautiful and healthy and I’m over here looking like someone off color purple 😂😂 My hair is bra strap length its very puffy I wanna say 3c and naturally straight ends. My braids look like braids no if’s, ands or buts about that!!!
Do you have any tips I could do in going forward? Also!! Great video thank you for sharing!!
You said Color Purple 🤣! I laught, but I can relate. That was how I felt trying to rock 2 strand twists when I was loose natural 😔. Keep the faith sis! Hold on ✊🏾. I'm so glad you found it helpful. Your hair will thicken up. As long as your braids aren't to big, you'll be good. You just have to give it time. I want to say my hair looked like braids for 4 to 6 months. Then they started swelling and looking more like locs. You have a softer texture so it may take longer, but your locs will form.
Thanks so much for commenting 💗!
Your hair is so beautiful!!! I have watched this video several times and I’m consistently amazed.
I so appreciate your support sis 💖💖💖!!!
Your hair looks FABULOUS!!! I love the shaved sides too. Do you do a 2 or 4 point rotation? Also, having “not perfect” parts has always looked better to me. Glad I found your videos! New subscriber.
Oh, and I hope you don’t cut them off anytime soon if at all..... coming from someone who will run clippers over her head in a heartbeat! 😬😂😂
I’m growing it now cause I want locs. Blessings!
Thank you Robin! I love your hair too! Oh how I wish I had the head to pull off a low cut. I would do it in a heartbeat! To answer your ?, I do a 4 point rotation, but it depends on how much new growth I have and how neat I'm being :-).
You most definitely do have the head to pull off short hair! But, please don’t cut your locs off! 😬😁
I plan to for my 40th next year 😬. My line has gone up to far in the back.
Are you locking?
As soon as my hair gets long enough! I’m growing it out now.
" I spent a whole weekend on my hair " yo. Such facts. My hair is 9Z gotta be (lol 4c) I've been a loose natural for 15 years and got.. Fed up frankly. My mom cut all my hair off when i was in middle school (2004) b/c perming damaged it so bad. Then i grew it out and did styles and braids blah blah. Bottom line 2 days ago i got braids installed. Took 20 hours and $500 dollars - 327 braids (sisterlocks would've been $2000 my hair sits on my back between my shoulder blades.) I AM HAPPY lol i didn't have to perm it. And I did twists all the time so braidlocks made the most sense for me. I hear this 100%. Addicted to the get up and go. I hate detangling! I'm done with long weekends stolen away from doing my hair washing it, detangling and styling. I feel like I'm no longer a slave to my hair. We (my hair and I) are going to be working together now lol.
Juliette Orms You are everything 😍! I was envisioning your mane as I was reading. I can imagine how beautiful it is. And kudos to you for reclaiming your time. To each his own! Everyone should do what is best for them. Thanks so much for watching & commenting! Blessings❤️!
Loved this video! Who knew you used to braid hair?!?!
I started my braidlocs just before Easter. Cut my hair to about two/three inches long prior to. My sections are also too big, lol. I believe I'm 4c as well because these coils grab and hold on to one another! I think that may be why you lost so much hair, due to the tighter curl pattern. It's much more difficult to remove braids and avoid tangles than in looser textured hair. I found out the hard way that we must use detangler in those instances. Thanks for the relatable video!
Thanks for sharing Jetra! And also for watching! Please share when you make a loc video. 😉
Thanks for sharing! I have braidlocs too- installed myself just about a year ago. I have two girls with lots of hair and I have fine hair that breaks really easily. I love this style !! Just curious as to how long before your braid pattern disappeared? Your hair is gorgeous btw❤️
Thank you luv 😘! Hmmm... I think within a year. I honestly don't remember, but I'm pretty sure. I think 😅.
Hey! I remember Carolmart!!! Raised in Carol City, went to Carol City high and yes , now I have braidlocs
Thanks for keeping it real!!!
Thank you for watching!
Here watching
Hi, Thanks for watching.
I started my braidlocs almost 5 months ago.. I am a 4c as well... I did the loose natural for two yrs... I couldn't do it... Now im just now embracing this journey... All i can say is to EMBRACE.....EM- BRACE YOURSELF.... because it is different for everyone.... It will be rewarding.....😒😒😒in the end....ijs
Thanks for sharing Felecia! And you are so right... embrace yourself. 💜
Lol 😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Lol yes they will ask you over and over again 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
😂 Thanks for watching! ❤️
You are so funny
Thank you luv! 💟
Thank you so much for the video!! My hair is also shaved on sides and in the back. Sept. 28, 2019 is when I went ahead an braided my hair as well to restart a new loc journey. This will be my 3rd time with locs so...this will be it for me!!!
You should post videos of yours,I love that color.
Love this video here showing love to ur Channel be BLESSED fam
Thank you sis! I've subscribed to yours as well. Keep up the great work!
I love it
Thank you! xoxo
THANK YOU!! I LOVE IT!!!!
Thanks for watching Tina!
I love your hair ❤❤❤❤
Hi Mary, Thanks for watching! Thanks so much! 😊
Loved the video!!
Thank you Shannon! 💖
She is beautiful
Thank you!
I have 4 c hair too. 4c hair is not weak. Our hair is very strong. Our hair is not meant to be combed through or to be soft and silky. I believe our hair thrives best when it’s in locs. That’s why it’s less maintenance when we have locs.
Thanks for commenting Shay! My hair definitely thrives when it's in locs.
Thanks for commenting Shay! My hair definitely thrives when it's in locs.
😂 RIP Carol Mart I remember driving down their from Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale Area. I want to start my braidloc journey!
Danielle C G Memories 😆! Thanks for watching Danielle. Go for it! 🤛🏾
My hair is cut like yours,I want to get braid lo cs,wasnt for sure if I want to get locked with the shortness of my natural hair. Looking at your video,I may get hair added.
Hey Rasheme. I actually have a good friend in FL that did what you want. Her back & sides were already shaved and her top was loose natural. She recently added braidlocs and she loving it. So either way will work. Doing it short or adding hair for length. Totally your perogative. Have fun with them!
Glad i ran across your video. I'm starting the braidloc process with my 5 year old daughter. She has 4c hair and it will loc on its own if you don't brush or comb it everyday. She hates it when I brush and detangle her hair. I always struggled, but braidlocking was the best decision I ever made for her hair
Lainas Crochet Wigs Thanks for watching and commenting! It sounds like this is a great alternative for her (and you)! I had similar struggles with my youngest daughter, so I get it.
I love your locs and the shaved head is giving you life, Boo! YYYEEEEEESSS!
You are too sweet! Thank you for supporting!
I love your hair!
This video really helped to make up my mind fully to do braidlocs!
Btw we both have the same first name
Yay!!! Go for it. You’re going to enjoy them! #nametwin😉
Thanks for sharing! I see a lot of happy braidlocked folks out there! Your hair looks good.
Thank you! I appreciate you!
Your hair is absolutley fabulour I LOVE IT!
Thank you so much! xoxo
Hi, What do you do when the braids start to get fuzzy?
I have embraced the frizz generally. I will also twist or braid loose hair around the loc and interlock the loc.
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I appreciate you!!!
A woman after my own heart. I am not about that life lol. Can't wait to start my locs. Loose hair is hard work and expensive!
I use to feel like I was doing something wrong or had the worst hair ever. It’s that everyone’s hair is different and their process will be different. Some people may be ok with devoting every weekend to hair and if that works for them, go for it. For those of us that aren’t ok with it... thank God for locs!!! 😉
Creatively Analytic - Nat B. lol absolutely 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I've just finished installing my DIY braidlocs and I've really been searching for all types of videos on TH-cam and looking up information on the web.. I've found really helpful channels however I still can't get enough. I'm constantly looking up braidlocs. Any and all information is welcome. Thank you for sharing. #Namibia
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Thanks for the support! Your comment was held in review or spam and I’m just discovering that section. YT is a learning process!
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So versatile💕
It really is! Thanks for commenting! xoxo
You have a lovely personality, I'm so glad I found you! TFS!
Thank you making my day LynLesha! I appreciate you sis. ☺
I just started braidlocs on my 10 yr old daughter from 2 strand twist she had for over a year.
Angel, I am trying to talk my 6-year old into it. She is not with the commitment. I hope she'll come around b/c it would be easier on me lol.