Combing out my locs (4c hair) took forever! Don't do it like this
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- Hey, hey gorgeous! After 4+ years, I’m combing out my locs (4c hair) and you won’t believe how long it took me - seriously, a hot mess. 😩😂
I'm showing you how to comb out your locs and why i ended my loc journey.
Thanks for watching & i hope you enjoy!
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09:22 FINAL LOOK
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Sis I have been doing this for 2 months and you just gave me so much encouragement. I have interlocked/semi-freeformed with my locs and I thought that was why it’s taking so long. But I see now it’s not just me
It’s definitely not you sis. It’s just a looonnnggg process. Lol. Keep going, you’ll get to this finish line sis! 💕
Hello, do you have a photo of the pick you used? I have a lot of locs and they're long, and I tried a few years ago but gave up but last couple years been thinking about trying again. Think I wasn't equipped with right tools etc so this video has definitely helped.
I just took my last loc out today. It took me 3 months. I now know why some people just cut them off.
I feel you on that - if I got locs again I would definitely cut them off if I decided to transition. And Congratulations 🎉. Enjoy the next step in your hair journey.
Thanks for watching sis♥️
I’m on month 3 now 🤣🤣🤣 definitely ready to be done and mines are the smallest size before micro 😢
I love how she did it and she saved her hair God bless
Thank you 💜
Okay sis where is part 2. I’m invested at this point. I need to see the wash day and blow dry, straighten. Sis don’t leave us hanging. Your daughter would want u to give us a part 2. 😂.
Hahaa. You’re the sweetest. I think I will record Part 2. I got you!
Thanks for watching ♥️
@@Mrsbwhyte lol. 😊 thank u
Thank you for the tips. I will try the detangler!✌🏿🙏🤗❤
I took me 6 months for the back and 6 and half months for the front.. so what? I'm old and enjoyed the moment. Would I do locs again? Yep.....
Oh wow, Love it! Curious - how’s you style your hair during that process? And I’m with you. I’d definitely get locs again down the road.
I had a cute bun! Blessings
That’s just pure laziness
You’re a G for doing this! A real life inspiration! ❤. Can’t wait to see more content. Gooooo B Maccccccccc!!!🎉🎉🎉
Thank youuuuu Jazzy Fizzle. 😭♥️
Tonight, tonight I'll start...maybe. You have motivated me to comb out my 300 locs 😳
3/11/23 Edit: JUST FINISHED! A month a week or two and a hundred movies and season episodes.🥳🥳 I had a grocery bag of shedding. The locs at the top of my head were thinner as well and took 45 mins each to comb out (I had cut them evenly to my shoulders, but ended up cutting them shorter to boost my morale🤣) I found this craft pic at the dollar store and it saved my life. Imagine a metal dentist scraper but with a plastic handle--just as sharp, but didn't break like two metal tipped plastic rattail combs I started out with. I cut my locs to my shoulder, and my length stretches two inches past my shoulders. I also ended up washing it midway because my scalp was crying for mercy. All in all, I'll say it's was worth it.
Oh wow, 300! I’m impressed. Remember to be patient with yourself and the process. You’ve got this! 💜
The length! I cut them to my shoulders and started removing, it's soft and thick and a few inches past my shoulders!
wish there was a picture to show that u had 300🤔
So helpful to see this process- thank you for taking time to film and post!
You are so welcome, glad it was helpful!💕
Wow! First of all, you’re a YT natural honey. 2nd of all the patience you had to do this whheewww chile!! Can’t wait to see what you decide(d) to do next!! Keep the content coming!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Thank you sissy. Love you 🥰
😂ur funny! I enjoyed ur video and thx for posting frfr! I’ve been watching more and more of these videos as I’m leaning more & more to ending my 16 yr loc journey! Great job! Ur hair is soo beautiful 😍
Wow, 16 years - that’s incredible! Thanks for watching and for the kind comment. I appreciate ya 💜
I’m currently combing out my Sisterlocks. And when you said “or it could be watch me shave my head” I was crackin up 😂😂😂. Because that how I feel too right now lol.
Listennnn. 😂 iykyk
Our hair is MAGICAL!!!
It really is 💕
I had 56 locs. I didn't like the size and had them in for 5 months. Used a loc tool to make them look mature. My hair was growing too quickly for me to keep up.
I now have 56 twists which I will try to keep in for 2 months and wash in between without taking them out. Just here and there re-twist if need be.
Trying to find an easier way to grow my hair. Having locs has taught me patience and to leave my hair alone.
Love that you’re giving your hair time to do it’s thing. Patience is definitely key. Thanks so much for watching 💕
i like how you dissected your tutorial video into sections. beautiful hair btw.
Thanks so much and thanks for watching beautiful! 💜
I also had a lot of hair loss after my pregnancies and it was so upsetting to me to see how thin my hairline got! I feel for you with that story about your loc falling out. However, your hair looks gorgeous!! Congratulations on freeing your hair!
Totally agree - it’s so upsetting. Thanks so much for the encouragement! Did you find anything to help restore your hairline? I’m still working on mine.
Thanks again for watching gorgeous 💕
@@Mrsbwhyte the hair came back slowly as like wispy bits at the front. I saw a good stylist who was able to blend it in somehow. I think she is actually magical.
Yep I lost like 3 locs on my hairline after pregnancy and my hairline still isn’t the same 😢
Good job!! You definitely had patience!!
Thank you! 💕💕
I been locked for 3 years and I’m not planning on taking mine out. I’m about to put microlocs in my daughters hair but I’m nervous about her wanting to take them out so I’m weighing the risk now 😂
I been looking at videos of people taking down tiny ones, but you are beautiful!
So beautiful!,I love it,you look amazing and fresh!,now just take good care of your hair
Thank you! And yup, I’m relearning how to take care of my loose natural hair. Excited for this stage of the journey. Thanks so much for watching and commenting ♥️
Thanks for sharing your experience and tips. I'm reenergized to try combing out my lcos. I started a few years ago but it didnt work (I now realize I wasn't properly equipped).
You’ve got this! It’s a tiring process, but you can do it ♥️
It took me a week to comb out 100 locs. My locs were shoulder length. I tried it with the conditioner, and my hair was breaking off a lot, so I combed them out dry. My locs were oily, so it was easier for me to comb out. And my length is good..
1 week?! That’s super impressive. 👏
So encouraged, am doing a big chop tomorrow and I wasnt sure how much length I can keep. I have had my locs for 15 years but post-partum shading is too real and I want to do sis locs instead...also thanks for this video!😊
I’m pregnant again and am already watching these edges 😩. But praying my experience will be different this time. So glad this video encouraged you and thanks so much for watching gorgeous! 💕
@@Mrsbwhyte thank you! And congratulations! 😊
them edges, is there something you are doing different to "protect" them?
Love it!
Thanks for watching ♥️
Thanks for watching!
Great video. Don’t know if I could be so persistent.
Lol. I almost didn’t make it! Hahaa
😢😊😊tysm for posting this im so inspired i have dreads so yeah..
You’re welcome 🥰
I just took out my locs after 6 years my hair was down to my back and I ended up with it at my shoulders and my hair isn’t as thick as yours I was it was it took me 7 days but I did cut some. Your hair is beautiful.
Wow, only 7 days?? That’s amazing! I’ve heard a lot of people lose a lot of length during this process. I’m sure it’s frustrating. 😩 And thank you beautiful, I really appreciate it. 💕
Yaaaasssss sis!!!!
Thank you! ♥️🥰
I didnt know you had a TH-cam Channel - just subscribed. Look at you and D. Congrats again on your family. Looking forward to seeing more videos
Thanks Debbie! I appreciate it. 🥰💕
Hi so sorry for your loss and pray for your healing and comfort. I’ve combed mine out twice and my wonder is if you use the pre poo to detangle the locs of it would’ve worked. I plan to comb mine out at 3.5years currently at 2 and will try this.Thanks for your video ❤️
Thank you so much for your prayers and your comment - It really means a lot. ❤️ also, I love how forward planning and intentional you are with your hair! #hairgoals
You’re welcome, love your hair as well, enjoy❤️
Postpartum took my loc edges smh so I shaved them but now I’m feeling like imma comb them out and start over with micro loc
Yup, micro locs is definitely in my to do list. I think I’m gonna wait a few years and then start over with micro locs.
I thought my 2wks took a long time! Great job!
2 weeks?! You were killing the game. Lol. Thanks so much for watching 💕
What's the name of that Amazon conditioner?
I purchased Faux Locks but I trying to think how I want them in. I decided to have my own hair cornrolled, first. Down the back or Honey Bee style. Then with the Crotche’ needle they can be locked in. Oh when I took my braids out, after 10wks. very little hair came out. And yes I washed my scalp, 1 X. a week. And use warm oil on the scalp, Aloe Vera is very very good for Detangling. “Seven Minerals” maybe you can purchase on Amazon. Ok No one should Ever, ever,ever loose that much! Anyway good luck, Honey for the Next time. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
depending on how long she had them in, LOSING that much is very much normal ma'am.
Omg i’m two weeks into taking my locs down and I’m really contemplating just cutting the rest of it
I FEEL YOU. Lol. There were so many times I considered doing that. I will say that I’m glad I stuck with it. Give yourself grace and patience - but if you decide it really is just too much, then pick up those scissors sis. Lol
Thanks for watching ♥️
How is it going? Are you done taking them down or you cut it?
Really really thinking of taking down my locs, am worried about how much hair I would loose though as my locs is just 2 years but I don't like how limited styling can get
I know what you mean. It took me 2 years to commit to taking mine down. 😩
I think regardless you’ll see a lot of shed hair (2 years is a long time), but just remember that’s hair that would have shed anyway if you were a loose natural.
I was nervous until i took out my first loc. but once I saw the length and how much hair I maintained, I was hype. Lol
Good luck beautiful! 💕
I wish I could find a salon for someone to comb mine out, Do those salons even exist??? You did a great job!
I feel you - it’s such a process especially doing it by yourself. Some Loctitians offer that service, but I’ve heard that it costs so much because it is such a lonnggg process.
Good luck and thanks so much for watching ♥️
@@Mrsbwhyte thank you!
That would be very expensive....I guess you could go in every week and have several untangled until it's all completed.
Just learned from this video that locks can be picked apart.
I’ve had my locs for 8 and half months and realized I don’t like the size I originally went with. Gonna go for a smaller size. Hopefully it goes well
Nice, I really wish I had realized that earlier In my loc journey! I hope it goes well for you!
@@Mrsbwhyte thanks! I'm actually going to get my new set in a week. I'm excited
Looking good, boo!!!! 😘😘😘
Love you!!! ♥️♥️♥️
Just found your channel, what kind of LOC did you begin with...still doing research on what type of LOC to do my hair in...Thank you
I did traditional locs and started/maintained it with palm rolling. Hope that helps And thanks for watching! 💜
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh this is me right NOW! I started June 26th. 17 locs out 134 to goooooo. Pass me them clippers 😭😭😭😩
Oh girrrrll, my heart goes out to you right now. 😩😩
I would love to see your loose hair in another video.
Coming soon! 💕
Good job
OH! My hair fell out in patches after o had my baby. Nothing that I or my stylist could do to moisturize it or retain it. I t got so bad that I had to wear wigs. It never really bounced back so I ended up chopping it.
I’m loc’d now but I just found out I’m expecting. I immediately thought “thank God my hair isn’t loose”. I didn’t think about shedding being a problem 🥴
Congratulations 🎊🎈! And I’d keep taking those prenatals postpartum! I got lazy with mine and I’m pretty sure that contributed to it.
This is me right now. Ughhhhhhh I didn’t even start yet
Shoot this is making me want to love just for the sake of that length retention. Boom
10/10 was worth it to me for that reason alone sis. And thanks for watching 💕
Heeeelp!! Started my comb out journey but I am stuck on the first lock at a huge knot that I can't seem to get past. Using conditioner and wet hair but I am not getting anywhere just ripping my hair. Any advice please before I just cut them all off 😭
Ughhh. The Knots are the worst 😩. Deep conditioning my locs helped me when I got stuck. I used my hood conditioner. Soaked my hair and let the conditioner sit in my hair with a shower cap on for hours. That helped me break through. Have you tried that?
I don't even like taking down box braids/I like having the option to change my hair style whenever I want, so I know locs are not for me.
I be watching loc videos knowing dang well I'm never getting them lol. I'm in box braids 98% of the time because I am lazy when it comes to doing hair. But taking them down and detangling is always the days I hate
Hahaa. I feel you. I’m a lazy natural too. I’m already struggling with finding a routine now that I’m a loose natural 😩
Beautiful Hair
Thank you so much and thanks for watching ♥️
I'm going to take mine out or cut them off. I have arthritis in my hand and it's just too hard to keep up it
I can only imagine how hard that is. Hoping you find a solution you love that won’t put too much pressure on your hands. 💕
I’m in the middle of taking mine down now and my thumbs are aching! I’m taking a break because they hurt so bad. Did your thumbs hurt during the take out process? If so, how long did the pain last and how did you handle it while continuing to comb out your locs?
Not so much my thumbs, but the palm of my hands cramped a lot. I only did a few locs at a time per day which is why it took me forever. And I didn’t touch my hair every day. Unfortunately I don’t think there’s any workaround except to take a break. 😩
Hey did you start locs with palm twist or two strands? And did you ever interlock?
I started with palm rolls. And nope, I never interlocked. Just did palm rolls the entire time. ❤️
Okay. Question. Did the conditioner being left in for an hour work? 🤔 🤞🏾🤞🏾
It definitely made it a little easier for me because the loc got much softer. ♥️
Hi, I'm asking for some help: I have long dreadlocks and when I tried to untangle them, the length of my hair reduced a lot and it became super short. How do I maintain the size?
I’m not sure, sorry. I’d ask a Loctitian for suggestions.
We're you leaving the conditioner in and washing your hair as normal over the course of unpicking your locs?
No, I didn’t do a real “wash”. I mainly rinsed my hair as I went. 🥴
So I’m thinking about combing my locs out . I had an undercut and the barber cut into my loc which left a knot in a few at the back .do you think I Will be able to comb the loc out ?
Hmmm. Idk. I would maybe start by combing just one out just to see how it goes. Just remember to be very gentle especially in any areas where you feel knots. You’ll be tempted to try to yank through the knot. But use extra conditioner, get it really wet, and pick at it gently. It may take a while, but that’s the best way to preserve your hair and avoid any additional damage/breakage.
Where isss the update videooooo
I’m mad late, I know. Lol. But it’s coming. Thanks so much for watching 💕
"If not, watch me shave my head" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 me whenever my hair doesn't cooperate 😂
So you feel me! 😂😂😂
I don't know if I missed that part, for how long you had your locs, did you interlock or palmrolling?
Hey beautiful! I had it in for about 4.5years and I did palm rolling. 💕
@Mrsbwhyte wow
Mine is 2yrs now
So I can undo
Sad I got someone who did use a crotchet on me yet the initial was pam rolled
It's now a hot mess
Lucky Lady. U have alot of hair mine definitely shedding badly.
Oh man, I’m sorry to hear that. I know that probably feels very discouraging. But hoping your hair recovers quickly once your locs are out.
Did you see a difference in how long it took to take out the last 1/3 after you drenched your locs with water, conditioned, and put them in a plastic shower cap?
I did, but I can’t remember the time difference. I know that i didn’t have to work as hard. The problem was that, I had to keep repeating that process because my hair dried before I could get to the next loc. so I’d reserve that process for the locs that were really challenging to take out.
Gorgeous woman with beautiful hair 😍 💕
Thank you!! 😊
Omgggg. What is your hair type and how did you retain so much length??
I’m 4c and unfortunately, I honestly can’t point to any one thing specifically. I took my time and was very gentle, which is why the process took soo long, so likely that helped with reducing breakage and retaining length. Hope that helps and Thanks for watching♥️
“It was not handled” 😂 im still mid video, just thought that was hilarious
I really wasn’t prepared 😂
I couldn’t use the water & conditioner method. It kept getting too tangled. I had to do mine on dry hair.
Oh wow. And you had less breakage than you did when your hair was wet? Just curious - how long did it take you to take down all your locs?
@@Mrsbwhyte still in the process of combing mine out. I have 7 more days to get 100 Locs combed out 🥴🥴🥴. Breakage…I’m not too sure if it’s more or less than average.
@@tntsisterlocksjourney6678 oh wow. Good luck! I know it won't be easy, but hoping you'll get it done in time.
@@Mrsbwhyte thank you ☺️☺️☺️
I was considering combing out my locs because it’s two that are thinning in the front. I’ve been 2 years loc. I’m afraid to
comb them of because i’m afraid it’ll all fall out?? any suggestion for that?? comb them out and just be natural again??
Hey gorgeous, sorry for the late reply. I’d definitely consult a knowledgeable Loctitian. I think the most important thing is to understand why it’s thinning and work to correct that. I ignored my thinning (due to postpartum shedding) and eventually the entire loc just fell out. So whichever route would make it easier for you to get your hair healthy and strong is what I’d do. Your Loctitian should be able to point you in the right direction. Hope that helps. ♥️
I'm combing out my locs.....I am on thw 2nd month 😆. No I need to take the back out which is going take another 2 months
You’ve got this! Lol
Is that a leave in conditioner?
I used mostly regular conditioner. I might have put a leave-in conditioner in after I finished taking out my locs, but it’s been so long now that I don’t even remember. 😅
My locs are not absorbing the water and conditioner well. And I have lost a lot of my hair that is bleached. Which I’m thinking should be expected. It’s taking me 2-3 hours per loc.
Just a thought - have you tried doing a deep condition. Like sitting with the conditioner in your hair for an hour before starting to take down a loc? And not sure if it’d help, but perhaps using a heavier conditioner since your hair is more dry from the bleaching.
First time seeing a youtuber name sake ❤
Omg, I love “meeting” other Bernadette’s. Thanks for watching! ♥️
@@Mrsbwhyte you're most welcome I was happy seeing that we share the same name and we both have dimples 🙈
@@bernadettemungala4280 heheee. Love it!
It’s taking me 2-3 hours just to comb out 1 loc. I’m starting in the front and my hands get so tired. I’ve only had them in about a year and a half but like you I just didn’t like the different sizes. I should have gone to a stylist to start them instead of starting them myself.
I could have wrote this word for word. I have a baby shower coming up on August 19th so I'm undecided if I should take them down now (100 locs) or wait until the end of August. Were you successful in coming yours out?
It’s definitely a tiring process and it’s so time consuming. If it gets to be too much, it might be worth having a stylist help you take them out.
How many locs do you have? I would personally wait. I feel like I’d be too stressed out and feel too much pressure to get it done by that time. I don’t think it’s worth the headache bc the process really is super long and time consuming (from my experience)
@@Mrsbwhyte I have exactly 100 locs and I think I will heed your advice :) I get inpatient and I don't want to be snatching my hair out of my scalp. Thanks
You might have to ship the clippers to me. I don’t know if I am going to make it and I didn’t start yet.
😂😂😂. You’ve got this sis, I believe in you! Lol
I've been combing out my locs for 7months. I hate it here lol
7 months?! Shout out to you for the commitment! Lol. You almost finished?
Wow thank b u soso beautiful
Thank you so much 🥰💕
I don't think I can handle combing out my locks.can interlocking locks be taken out
I’ve definitely seen a few videos of people combing out interlocks, but I don’t know a lot about that process.
How long did you have your locs for
About 4 years 💕
Awesome amount of hair retention. You say you weren't taking care of your locks during a certain period but that retention in my mind doesn't show it. I've seen take out videos before and you shared hair is minimal.
Okay when I got to the end of the video and saw how much s*** hair you had Yeah that's normal. I was going by that little bit you showed in the beginning. 😂😂 Congrats.
😂😂 thank you!
Wooooooooooow wooooooooooow wooooooooooow wooooooooooow wooooooooooow wooooooooooow wooooooooooow
Did you start your locs by the interlock method ?
Nope, palm roll.
Is it possible to take out one loc a day?
Certainly. Just keep in mind how many locs you have so you have a realistic expectation of how long it’ll take you to finish. You can do it at whatever pace you’re comfortable with. 💕
Where’s the after
Coming next week 🤞 💕
It took me a week I got 1 row left now 😂
I have sisterlocks so these def can't be comb out I couldn't even do my natural hair I'm 6 in a half months in have u thought about getting smaller ones like sisterlocks or micro locks I have 4c hair by the way
I’m Definitely thinking about getting Microlocs. I love the look and versatility of smaller locs, especially when it comes to styling. If I get locs again, I’d definitely be on the Microlocs journey
@@Mrsbwhyte that's very nice I love my sisterlocks I could never do hair and I'm graduating high school next year so me doing hair myself def won't be a option
I want someone to take money out.. had mine since 2019
I feel you. If I had to do it again, I would probably pay someone to do it for me.
Maybe I'll start a new business 😅😅😅
a soldier
Hahaa. Thank you!
When you grow locs you can't not control the size of how it's going to grow
Hi, and thanks for watching. 💕 The size of your part and density of your hair plays a role in the size. So you can get smaller parts for smaller locs. If i did it again, that’s the approach I’d take, especially in the middle where my hair is much thicker. It means, I’d have more locs, but the individual size of the locs would be smaller.
🤣🤣🤣 She thinks that hair is gonna be fun. Good luck with all that
LOL, it’s a lot to manage. Not gonna lie. 😂 But I’m still not touching my hair often, which keeps it from being too overwhelming. Plus I’m genuinely LOVING the length. Thanks so much for watching 💕
It took me 6 weeks to comb out my locs smh!
So it’s not just me. Lol. I was looking at these videos where it took them 2 weeks to comb out their locs. Definitely not how that went over here. 😂
Rip your sister
Thank you ❤️
Hi There Sweetheart🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️💋🌹🌹. You poor baby, Listen Listen, Is this your first Tutorial? That amount of hair you are holding makes No Sense! I could see where your hair broke off along each side of your head. 9wks, you beat me ,I had my hair braided and they took 4 Hours to put in. And it was done like yours, individual.and corn rolled. 2018, that was The last time. 💋💋💋💋1 Question how many weeks were they in or months .👋
Hi! They weren’t faux locs. Lol. They were real locs and I had them in for over 4 years which is why I had that much shedding. Thanks for watching. 💕
African pride pre poo
Just cut em out and reattach it when you feel like it