2 YEAR LOC JOURNEY WITH PHOTOS AND VIDEOS | DAY 1 to 2 YEARS (NO GEL)

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  • @ChocolateMelanin
    @ChocolateMelanin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    I need to sit in your chair for you to do my starter locs ... 😍😍😍

    • @andremcdonald2576
      @andremcdonald2576 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here, but I'm way out in Jamaica *sighs

    • @infinitequeen8029
      @infinitequeen8029 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@andremcdonald2576 me too

    • @thealewis3361
      @thealewis3361 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi am hoping u are having a great day... I just found it channel and am so happy about that.. may I ask where are u located?

    • @c.b.8070
      @c.b.8070 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too but I live in Paris 😭

    • @ChocolateMelanin
      @ChocolateMelanin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thea lewis
      I live in U.K. 😕

  • @s.e.2906
    @s.e.2906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Her hair pulled ALL THE WAY through! It, literally, rewarded her for her patience. ✨Gorgeous hair / work. ✨

  • @leosmith27
    @leosmith27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +134

    Talk about loc envy! What a beautiful head of hair. This is one of the fluffiest and best head of locs I've ever seen!
    DXLYN...you just do great work💙💙💙.

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you 🙂

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Andrina Williams thank you 🙂

  • @jaszviews
    @jaszviews 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Her locs are beautiful. They look so full, healthy, and soft. I was definitely loc crushing at the clips of her hair after it was washed 😍

  • @ghaddesscandiired5586
    @ghaddesscandiired5586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Hi... Yes please talk about starter locs and the different patterns.

  • @queenlight1264
    @queenlight1264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Beautiful! Her hair is the reflection of the positive energy she had during her journey. Our hair is connected to the universe and she was rewarded beautifully! Peace and blessing

  • @Faithspective
    @Faithspective 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    My stylist stopped using gel on my retwists a year ago. I never realized how effective using just oil during a retwist was.

  • @therealshortycocoa845
    @therealshortycocoa845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Tasha and Dxlyn come through!!!!! These locks are too beautiful! I'm amazed. Tasha, get the TH-cam channel popping ASAP!!! We would love to support you and follow your journey. And please also let us know how you lightened your hair without bleach. I liked the color and would like to do something similar. I prefer having black roots and color on my ends instead of color on my roots.

  • @DaniGyrl82
    @DaniGyrl82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is how I want my locs. I just started my 3rd set 3 weeks ago...and I expressed that I did want around 200 locs, for the fullness!!! But I don't think I have that many, and I'm kinda worried they're going to be small...I want fluffy, full, voluminous, juicy locs. You're gonna make me jump on a plane and just come to you! I've been following for a little while and I love that you use no product for retwisting...Currently dealing with a bad reaction to the gel that was used on mine...Sigh. Your work is just beautiful.

  • @lilmamma807
    @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Yes honey get into it lol I love the video! Thank you for going on this journey with me. I couldn't have achieved this without you. 🙂

    • @DXlocs
      @DXlocs  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awww it’s all your beautiful hairs doing 😉😉😉

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DXlocs it really does help to have a loctician that allows the clients freedom (within reason) with their own hair. It just makes the process so much easier, thank you for that. My hair is in loc'ing bliss because of you! 😍

  • @tillytillz6955
    @tillytillz6955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Her locs are soooo beautiful! ❤❤

  • @susanthomas7848
    @susanthomas7848 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Her locks are amazing 😍

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Awww thank you 🙂

  • @KyleVolt
    @KyleVolt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Stop turning the comments off for Zion! I’m ready to compliment you on lil man😭😭 I love the way you do his locs & his set
    But I do understand he’s your son & want the best for him ❤️

  • @audreymcfarlin6947
    @audreymcfarlin6947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Her hair is absolutely gorgeous

  • @healingillusions
    @healingillusions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Beautiful... Water and oil i love it. When i retwist my own that’s all i use.... but i also semi freeform as well.

    • @reaallen3095
      @reaallen3095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me as well

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you 🙂

    • @charaboston1566
      @charaboston1566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Naturally Beautiful does your retwist tend to last ?

    • @healingillusions
      @healingillusions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chara Boston 2 weeks the most if I tie my hair up at night.

    • @kevinbrown8678
      @kevinbrown8678 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I nust use water and a towel (or sponge) and I put oil in it for moisture

  • @whodamanme_
    @whodamanme_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    This isn't fair lol. Glad her beautiful parts still look amazing.

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Thank you

    • @brittj1139
      @brittj1139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lilmamma807 when are you posting your videos about your locs?! They’re gorgeous!!!

    • @nfldemonyouth1628
      @nfldemonyouth1628 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brittj1139 she’s not gonna post videos she doesn’t want us to know the cheat code 😂😂😂

  • @a.iverson2767
    @a.iverson2767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Tasha's hair looks amazing. I'm one week in hope my hair looks this good @ my 2 year mark. Love ur channel keep grindin. 💯

    • @ladyneal8145
      @ladyneal8145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A. Iverson It will. Less is more. I have been locd 3 years and I have 181 locs. I don’t use gels or waxes either and mine is fluffy. It makes a difference

  • @JessicaJones-zp3br
    @JessicaJones-zp3br 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    You used the correct term “Jealous “ 😩😂🤎🥰💕
    Shout out to you Queen 👑 !

  • @schin7692
    @schin7692 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    DXLYN locs ☺️, those hands are just so blessed! 🙌🏾🙏🏾👏🏾 . It is very apparent why your clients locs have progressed so well; you can sense her confidence through the images shared, she embraced her natural hair through the transition and has continued to do that throughout the journey with your nurturing, tendering and guidance. Keep sharing the exemplary work 😍. Au revoir (I did French at school decades ago, I hope this serves well as an exit salutation)?!

  • @ms.charlotte4027
    @ms.charlotte4027 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe that these are the most beautiful locs that I've ever seen! Beautiful work and hair!

    • @DXlocs
      @DXlocs  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🥰🥰🥰

  • @foevaro5440
    @foevaro5440 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Beautiful😍 Tasha we are waiting on your new channel love‼️

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you and I am thinking about. 🤔

  • @MSjapaDean26
    @MSjapaDean26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes, please talk about starter locs!!! Any tips will be great!!! Love the vid!

  • @Reneg8d_Ren
    @Reneg8d_Ren 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My goodness! I thought these were extensions! So full and gorgeous!

  • @captureallen8632
    @captureallen8632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Her crown is gorgeous!!!😍

  • @rozchristopherson648
    @rozchristopherson648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m jealous of that hair too !!! 😊

  • @4evalocd660
    @4evalocd660 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow I'm 2yrs too but i didn't do parts in mine &there made locs same length but different size locs jus a beautiful crown 💜💜✌🏾✌🏾

    • @s.e.2906
      @s.e.2906 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just letting you know... An experienced Loctician can install a parting system for you if you ever desired it.
      I had a head of sisterlocs (over 400 locs), got sick and couldn’t get a retie for a year... A Loctician reinstalled my grid like it was nothing while she handled my new growth. I was in shock! I didn’t even ask her too... She just threw down. Either way, happy locking!

  • @xxix_desii_xoxo4482
    @xxix_desii_xoxo4482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Omg she has the best 200 locs I have ever seen. My hair is thick like hers too but I’m not sure if I want that many but I love the volume wow

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you. The strange thing is when I look at my hair it 200 doesn't look like a lot to me. I kind of want more. Lol

    • @xxix_desii_xoxo4482
      @xxix_desii_xoxo4482 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tye your so welcome

    • @ladyneal8145
      @ladyneal8145 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have 181 but my hair is so thick, if they were bigger my locs would be huge!

  • @shakenakennedy
    @shakenakennedy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow 🤩! I’m just starting my journey and lawd I hope mine flourishes like her

  • @its.dayday__
    @its.dayday__ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Her hair looks so amazing 😍 I remember when u started it I was wondering how’d it looks fully locked. Then you did her 1 yr update and I was like 😍 but now omg do luscious

  • @nalogrant7662
    @nalogrant7662 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her hair is absolutely gorgeous! 😍😍😍😍

  • @ladysoloist
    @ladysoloist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg her hair is phenomenal!! Omg.

  • @MadyAngel1
    @MadyAngel1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is exactly how I want my locs!! 😍😍

  • @ncuwest
    @ncuwest 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a lot of locks and my looks similar to hers. I have about 140-150. And I’m approaching my 2 year mark. But they are healthy and thick and full

  • @soblessed3157
    @soblessed3157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Her locs are gorgeous. The parting system is beautiful are they diamond parts?

  • @RochelleJoneslivelife
    @RochelleJoneslivelife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love her hair ❤️ 😍 you’ve done a good job starting them as always

  • @charlierlaflosstv
    @charlierlaflosstv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ughhhhh I see that you're in Orlando. I'm in Miami, ok at least you're only few hours from me. Orlando is lucky to have you! Ok maybe one day I'll book an appointment.

  • @mavrickvalor5231
    @mavrickvalor5231 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey, can you do a video explaining how she lightened her hair without bleaching it. Peace and many blessings queen!

  • @graco4000
    @graco4000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sis you have beautiful hair. I’m 7 months in and I truly love my hair so glad I started my journey.

    • @DXlocs
      @DXlocs  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 🤗

  • @LakeiaCreates-2010
    @LakeiaCreates-2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her locs are amazing!! So thick and pretty.

  • @chinkz6375
    @chinkz6375 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Her hair is gorgeous 😍

  • @mac_maine2170
    @mac_maine2170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the hair. And Love your videos. I was inspired by your videos to start my loc journey my hair is not quite long enough yet. Just waiting on it to grow a little longer.

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you. All you need is four inches at the least. That's where I started.

  • @funwittip9169
    @funwittip9169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Her hair is absolutely beautiful

  • @linseeyjohnson4212
    @linseeyjohnson4212 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing her journey, especially with her starting locs with transitioning hair. I'm currently a month in and have started with transitioned hair. Her hair looks very healthy and full!

  • @aleciagulley
    @aleciagulley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man I'm right at 4 months loc'd and this is my goal her hair is beautiful

  • @charlierlaflosstv
    @charlierlaflosstv 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful locs and I love to see my Haitian representing their locs I just restarted my journey 2 months ago. I love it!

  • @levitezoe1804
    @levitezoe1804 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the intro... Can't wait till you touch down New York New Jersey area I need you to bless my roots

  • @sequoyahduncan
    @sequoyahduncan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her hair looks amazing . I love this .

  • @SweetGaBrownin
    @SweetGaBrownin 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you described her experience, it telling of the compassion you have for your crafy💙 her locs are gorgeous Toshia, start that youtube channel!!!

  • @kimberlyjones1076
    @kimberlyjones1076 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lloovvee that color when she got it lightened. Her journey is beautiful

  • @Blackoleander623
    @Blackoleander623 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They are beautiful!!

  • @gtgoddess24
    @gtgoddess24 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG her hair is beautiful!!!!!!

  • @shakittajones9417
    @shakittajones9417 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great progress!

  • @camhickson3280
    @camhickson3280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful. I'm so excited for my new loc journey!

  • @terrencetiffanythornton2227
    @terrencetiffanythornton2227 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tasha's locs are gorgeous!!!!!

  • @piecebypiece327
    @piecebypiece327 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her locs are gorgeous 😍

  • @avie6651
    @avie6651 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely adore these locs. Gorgeous

  • @kikapoo7820
    @kikapoo7820 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful hope I just start 3 months I rushed the lock with crochet natural hair look at her starting out My hair is little longer then her starter her size is the same size but this made me confident 👌

  • @yalandamack337
    @yalandamack337 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    @jaymieandjosh The variations of crochet hooks you presented are used for instant dreadlock making and attaching dreadlock extensions.

  • @favored81
    @favored81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am currently growing out my perm. The goal is to start my locs. I am excited about this journey and wish I started earlier.

  • @aaliyahbianca303
    @aaliyahbianca303 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her locs are beautiful! Great maintenance

  • @MelodyPoetic1
    @MelodyPoetic1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Her hair is gorgeous 😍 I’m 6mo loc’d and in a love hate relationship with my locs currently🥴 so this is encouragement for real ♥️

  • @taramarion3963
    @taramarion3963 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her hair is beautiful!!

  • @riethomas7791
    @riethomas7791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super gorgeous locs!!!!

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awe thank you 🙂

  • @moi2995
    @moi2995 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need to see where you're located. I would fly to you to start my locs. More and more I think this is what I want next.

  • @jadebethj4807
    @jadebethj4807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It was so cute! loved it right before the curls at the end.

  • @Dezluv21
    @Dezluv21 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exceptional growth over the past 2yrs. Love your loc journey thus far. What products have you been using to mainatin your locs? What is your daily regimen?

  • @niquesoasis
    @niquesoasis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful journey! You did a wonderful job on her locs :) Looking at this makes me want to start my second set asap! I'm just torn between traditional parting and diamond parting.

  • @youtube.comybvv
    @youtube.comybvv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Her hair is beautiful at 2yrs

  • @latristalopez2285
    @latristalopez2285 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just locd my hair it will be 1 month September 20 2020 she really motivated me even more I chose to loc my hair because I want to embrace my personal journey with the loc process.

  • @Clearwater3
    @Clearwater3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful, this makes me want to get on a plane from London uk!❤👑

  • @angelicaking-iszard5637
    @angelicaking-iszard5637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love her. I would like to know what products are used.

  • @reaallen3095
    @reaallen3095 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Simply beautiful 😍

  • @cdj181970
    @cdj181970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Her hair is beautiful!!! I am 5 weeks into my journey and some parts of my unravels. Please do a video on how to maintain starter locs. Thank you

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you

    • @godkidableable
      @godkidableable 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just stay patient and trust the journey. My locs unraveled in different sections all the way up to my year and like six to eight months for my fronts to loc. Sleep with something on your head at night you’ll be smooth.

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was able to keep majority of my locs from unraveling mainly because I barely touched them. I never washed my own hair in the starter phase, I went to @dxlynlocs for a wash. I tied my hair down every night with a durag. Just try to interact with them as little as possible and you should be fine. 🙂

  • @AKIYIAKELLY
    @AKIYIAKELLY 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful Results

  • @renayarorash8823
    @renayarorash8823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome locs🔥. I love it💆👍

  • @writingdreams
    @writingdreams 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    @DXLYN How many locs should a person have who has fine strand, medium density hair? And would free hand parting be best?

  • @feliciaroberts6541
    @feliciaroberts6541 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes please starter loc starter loc!!! Lol 😂 I want to do them but I don’t know if I want to traditional locks are sister locks

  • @dtallred1
    @dtallred1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her hair is beautiful💜💜💜

  • @Chocolate-qm6dt
    @Chocolate-qm6dt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish you was in NYC LOVE YOUR WORK and I want to start dreds but I’m so scared to find a good hairdresser in NYC who specializes in HAIRCARE & DREDS

  • @tabithajohnson9069
    @tabithajohnson9069 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her hair is beautiful. I currently have long locs. They are healthy but I have been thinking of restarting them. Have you ever restarted your locs ?

  • @lishad.7586
    @lishad.7586 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh wow! Her hair is so beautiful... I am on my second loc journey what do you recommend for moisture... I am a barber STYLIST and I'm having a hard time finding what works to keep my hair moisturized but can seem to take great care of my clients hair lol! I have 4 c hair it seems like it soaks up everything!!! I do not use product to retwist my hair only water and caster oil... I also eat a very specific diet and drink plenty of water... from one stylist to another HELP🥴

    • @fayegillespie8426
      @fayegillespie8426 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lisha D. Use pure aloe Vera for moisture retention and it's also great for re twist

  • @richardburch7865
    @richardburch7865 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to see more videos on insta loc retwist, first, second, and third etc... please.

  • @elouisefrreman3571
    @elouisefrreman3571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Her hair is so beautiful...

  • @roxy_de_mulambo
    @roxy_de_mulambo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Belgium there’s no one with your knowledge 😭😭😭😭. I wish you could be my loctician 😍

  • @shannanhenderson6463
    @shannanhenderson6463 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her Locs are AMAZING!!!! 😍😍😍

  • @trew2self
    @trew2self 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful!!!!!!

  • @yahelisrael6958
    @yahelisrael6958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE YOUR HAIR

  • @JleeSyd6564
    @JleeSyd6564 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Beautiful locs.

    • @lilmamma807
      @lilmamma807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🙂

  • @nicamagful
    @nicamagful ปีที่แล้ว

    What did she use for gel to keep it firm?
    I just started one month ago, i don't put gel by myself, unless when it gets wash in the beauty salon.
    Where do you leave?
    I would love to be your client😂.

  • @nezzylearns
    @nezzylearns 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Her locs look so healthy what oils do you use to retwist. I just got mines installed and I don't want to use any gel either.

  • @RUNWAYBEAUTY
    @RUNWAYBEAUTY 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love her locs➰💕✨so thick and gorgeous

  • @lindadavis1920
    @lindadavis1920 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 196 and I wish I had this texture. Wow. Really J.

  • @my1stlove130
    @my1stlove130 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to say I like neat looking dreads but not on me but after being natural for 5+ years I permed it and within a year I big chopped again now that I’m natural again I no longer is interested in doing my natural hair as I’m becoming older in age, I’m currently looking for a professional loctition in the Pittsburgh area to do my starter locs I’m just too lazy to do it myself 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @stereoheartsss
    @stereoheartsss 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! I love your channel! I have 4c hair, do you think I’m capable of getting 200+ locs?

  • @naturalbeauty5028
    @naturalbeauty5028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow I couldn’t achieve this at all. I have soft hair and the stylist that start my Locs did 160 Locs and they were to thin and started breaking so I combined some and still need to combine a few so my Locs can be thick. I might comb them out and restart

    • @loriepaul4174
      @loriepaul4174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Spray your scalp every morning with aloe vera juice. You can make your own aloe vera juice, or you can buy the gallon of aloe vera juice at Walmart. 😀

    • @naturalbeauty5028
      @naturalbeauty5028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lorie Paul I started using it and my hair started to get thick I’ll do what you just advice starting this week. Thank you

    • @loriepaul4174
      @loriepaul4174 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@naturalbeauty5028 , you're very welcome 😀.

    • @alyciatamara7234
      @alyciatamara7234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you thought about interlocking instead of retwisting? Also, are you doing a lot styles or manipulating your hair a lot? How often do you get your hair retwisted? These could all lead to thinning locs. It doesn’t mean it’s your loc sizing

  • @Ronldbx6
    @Ronldbx6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, what a journey!

  • @tommarrataylor958
    @tommarrataylor958 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THIS IS THE BEST SET OF LOCKS I HAVE EVER SEEN IN LIFE PERIOD.......

  • @naturalbeauty3930
    @naturalbeauty3930 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching this I have no choice but to be patient.

  • @danielsmithiv1279
    @danielsmithiv1279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't wait to get my dreads!!

  • @primrosedeluna
    @primrosedeluna 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The fluff 😍 I want my locs to be this full when I start but I have thick strands with medium density overall (In my opinion). I'm not sure if I will be able to achieve full locs that aren't too small.