My locs have been semi freeform/flat since 2019 which was the last time I retwisted em and after not maintaining for 7 months I realized the untamed look to me is better than the tamed look and now they look healthier and thicker and I combined my locs in 2018 which was my second to last retwist since and that's why they vary in size and shape
I came into this vod a lil scared but now I feel encouraged. This is the third time I'm trying locks in the last ten years. The first time was on purpose and we'll meaning... But messy. The second time was an accidental outcome of hyperactivity and extreme fidgiting during the pandemmy... But this time I really wanna lock with love and intention. Tysm for ur video. It helped me a lot.
Right. My scalp and hair is far TOO delicate to be laid and the perfectly-parted, micro-managed level. But sometimes it's hard to live with the 'in-between' look but its ok. I am doing head bands for a bit more of style as my baby-locks grow!
I put in my braids yesterday, my parts are horrible because I’m not good at it, even TH-cam university couldn’t save me. But its okay I want to semi Freeform. I’m still working on 3 but its okay I feel like my hair will help me through it. Cant wait to see my braids turn into locs.
I’m new and started my lox journey a couple days ago with 2 strand twist and is going to palm roll them/crotchet hook them. I have inbetween 3b and 3c hair. I’m mixed white and black.
Nice!! Congrats and welcome to the community! Let me know if you ever have any questions. I’ve got tons of videos on the channel too and various playlists 🙂✊🏾
@@AtreyuLocs do you do scalp massage? I began doing scalp massage every day to help move my natural scalp sebum around and it helped with the itching. I also use scalpicin drops and fluoconicide (sp?) drops to ease the itching. My scratching thinned out my crown, but it's back healthy. Truly wish you best of luck. The SD struggle is real.
Thank you for the tips. I don’t massage routinely at this point, except for when I’m trying to avoid scratching 😂 I do use the fluocinolone acetonide oil though. I’ll try the massaging; I’m desperate at this point. And I’m glad that your scalp was restored with time. That leaves me hopeful 🙂🙏🏾
@@AtreyuLocs scalpicin (over the counter) are hydrocortisone drops that really helps with my intense itching. That was a nice add to help me when I was scratching so much that I was damaging my scalp.
I'm new to your channel so forgive me if this has already been trialed in the past but I also suffered from a crazy itchy scalp pretty much my whole life. I loc'd my hair in January and it was suggested that I try going without products (my hair felt heavy and stiff). Since doing this my scalp has stopped itching. As a result, my bald patches (I had a lot of patches and thinning in my crown and a straight up patch of hair missing in the front of my head) have grown in and filled out. My hair is thick with fine strands so the itching really impacted my hair. Just wanting to share since this is the kind of relief I prayed for and all I did was stop putting oils, butters and etc. in my hair. (sn: if helpful, I'd been a loose natural since 2004 with 4c hair to my bra strap. My staples were shea butter and aloe vera gel and sometimes oils like jamaican black castor, olive, or coconut depending on how I was wearing my hair)
Thank you so much for sharing some helpful tips. I have no doubt that they will serve many people who read your comment. Unfortunately and fortunately, I don’t use products. I even retwist with water 😂 Anyway, I appreciate you taking the time to try to help me and my situation. All is not lost though because, as I said, many others will benefit from you sharing your experience. Thank you and welcome to the channel!!🙂🙏🏾
@@AtreyuLocs oh danggit. Fortunately unfortunately is right. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Praying you find some relief and congratulations on your 7th year! I’m glad I found your channel ☺️
I experienced the exact same thing. I ONLY use rose water and I do not use product and my hair is thicker, softer, and I no longer have scalp issues 🙏🏾
Congrats on 7 years! The 22nd will be my 1 year loc-anniversary. 🤔🤔🤔 I crochet and palm twist my locs a lot because the tend to grow away from my locs, but I don't like the scalp look. So is there such a thing as semi-manicured locs? 😂
Hey I got a question I cut a patch in my head that was thinning do to breakage n hair growin away from my locs I still got all my locs how long will it take for it to gro till a lil fro I gave myself a buzcut btw
I have SD and have a RX (the strongest steroid they can give me. Because all the others had stopped working at some point) and like you it still itches 😩. Especially my edges and crown. I scratched my edges out 🤣. I’ve tried everything and at this point it is what it is 🤣. The only thing that simi works for awhile is washing with that probiotic lemon bar and pintar bar but it smells horrible. Works better then the RX shampoo.
Okay, thanks for the info! I’m very sorry to hear that you’re struggling with this too. Yeah, it’s a pain. That itching can be horrible. I’m glad you’ve found something that semi works! Thanks for telling me your experience!🙂🙏🏾
Hello Atreyu, Hope you are progressing positively on your continuous loc journey. My comment/question to you is I have noticed that my soft hair texture loves water As a loose natural i could wet my hair and it would stretch out and become wavy. when i wake up my 15 month old locs look as if they've shrunk a lot overnight. I sleep on satin pillow cases. I don't like covering my hair. I feel restricted. But the minute i wet my hair it seems to expand and looks happy! Why is this? I am curious.i
Thank you, ma'am! All is well with me. They probably look shrunken because you've been laying on them during the night. The water allows those flattened/restricted strands to become mobile again; hence, why they expand and look happy again :) You gotta love it!
I hope your hair turns out to be just fine. Why haven’t you gotten treatment for the SD? My scalp was itchy and I had psoriasis when I was younger. I use t/gel shampoo once a month and I only use plain clear castor oil on my hair to retwist monthly and it’s helped tremendously. Also what is your diet like? If you eat dairy try to go a month without it and see if it gets better. Keep us updated
Thank you very much! Btw, I have received treatment. All of the other symptoms have abated except for the itching. It’s been the one remaining, stubborn symptom. I also use the t/gel shampoo but it hasn’t been able to rid me of the itching. My diet is pretty on point as well. Hopefully I’ll figure out this puzzle sooner than later. And I will definitely keep you all updated. Thanks for the tips and well wishes 🙂🙏🏾
Yeah, I mentioned in my first video on SD that I’ve been stressed and that having the condition in the first place has the potential to cause anxiety 😩 I’ve been trying to temper it though and the itching has gotten better but it’s still present to some extent.
My locs have been semi freeform/flat since 2019 which was the last time I retwisted em and after not maintaining for 7 months I realized the untamed look to me is better than the tamed look and now they look healthier and thicker and I combined my locs in 2018 which was my second to last retwist since and that's why they vary in size and shape
That's so awesome! It sounds like you know what you want and how to achieve it! That's awesome, good for you! Thanks for sharing your experience!
I came into this vod a lil scared but now I feel encouraged. This is the third time I'm trying locks in the last ten years. The first time was on purpose and we'll meaning... But messy. The second time was an accidental outcome of hyperactivity and extreme fidgiting during the pandemmy... But this time I really wanna lock with love and intention. Tysm for ur video. It helped me a lot.
Encouraged is good. Just remember that you’re in the driver seat 🙂
Right. My scalp and hair is far TOO delicate to be laid and the perfectly-parted, micro-managed level. But sometimes it's hard to live with the 'in-between' look but its ok. I am doing head bands for a bit more of style as my baby-locks grow!
Look at you being all resourceful 🙂 Where there’s a will, there’s a way 👌🏾
Well said! I pray your scalp is doing well and that you are able to continue your loc journey.
Thank you, ma’am. I appreciate that 🙏🏾🙂
I put in my braids yesterday, my parts are horrible because I’m not good at it, even TH-cam university couldn’t save me. But its okay I want to semi Freeform. I’m still working on 3 but its okay I feel like my hair will help me through it. Cant wait to see my braids turn into locs.
Exciting! Enjoy the journey!
@@AtreyuLocs your channel is very resourceful and it’s helping me with my starter locs and future locs . I’m a subscriber so I’ll keep watching . 😊
I’m happy it’s been helpful 🙏🏾🙂
I’m new and started my lox journey a couple days ago with 2 strand twist and is going to palm roll them/crotchet hook them.
I have inbetween 3b and 3c hair. I’m mixed white and black.
Nice!! Congrats and welcome to the community! Let me know if you ever have any questions. I’ve got tons of videos on the channel too and various playlists 🙂✊🏾
@@AtreyuLocs thanks will do
I addressed your question in yesterday’s video, FYI.
My prayers are up 🙏 for that retwist and your scalp
Thank you!🙏🏾
Praying you find your locs in a good state!
Thank you very much! 🙏🏾
@@AtreyuLocs do you do scalp massage? I began doing scalp massage every day to help move my natural scalp sebum around and it helped with the itching. I also use scalpicin drops and fluoconicide (sp?) drops to ease the itching. My scratching thinned out my crown, but it's back healthy.
Truly wish you best of luck. The SD struggle is real.
Thank you for the tips. I don’t massage routinely at this point, except for when I’m trying to avoid scratching 😂 I do use the fluocinolone acetonide oil though. I’ll try the massaging; I’m desperate at this point. And I’m glad that your scalp was restored with time. That leaves me hopeful 🙂🙏🏾
@@AtreyuLocs scalpicin (over the counter) are hydrocortisone drops that really helps with my intense itching. That was a nice add to help me when I was scratching so much that I was damaging my scalp.
Ok, thank you very much for all the tips. Hopefully, I’ll find something soon🙂🙏🏾
Bro I love your channel I’m glad I found u
Thank you! I appreciate that🙏🏾
I'm new to your channel so forgive me if this has already been trialed in the past but I also suffered from a crazy itchy scalp pretty much my whole life. I loc'd my hair in January and it was suggested that I try going without products (my hair felt heavy and stiff). Since doing this my scalp has stopped itching. As a result, my bald patches (I had a lot of patches and thinning in my crown and a straight up patch of hair missing in the front of my head) have grown in and filled out. My hair is thick with fine strands so the itching really impacted my hair. Just wanting to share since this is the kind of relief I prayed for and all I did was stop putting oils, butters and etc. in my hair.
(sn: if helpful, I'd been a loose natural since 2004 with 4c hair to my bra strap. My staples were shea butter and aloe vera gel and sometimes oils like jamaican black castor, olive, or coconut depending on how I was wearing my hair)
Thank you so much for sharing some helpful tips. I have no doubt that they will serve many people who read your comment. Unfortunately and fortunately, I don’t use products. I even retwist with water 😂 Anyway, I appreciate you taking the time to try to help me and my situation. All is not lost though because, as I said, many others will benefit from you sharing your experience. Thank you and welcome to the channel!!🙂🙏🏾
@@AtreyuLocs oh danggit. Fortunately unfortunately is right. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Praying you find some relief and congratulations on your 7th year! I’m glad I found your channel ☺️
Thank you so much! I appreciate your prayers and congratulations 🙂🙏🏾
I experienced the exact same thing. I ONLY use rose water and I do not use product and my hair is thicker, softer, and I no longer have scalp issues 🙏🏾
That’s amazing! Maybe there’s hope 🙂🙏🏾
Congrats on 7 years! The 22nd will be my 1 year loc-anniversary. 🤔🤔🤔 I crochet and palm twist my locs a lot because the tend to grow away from my locs, but I don't like the scalp look. So is there such a thing as semi-manicured locs? 😂
Thank you and early congrats on that 1 year! Hahaha...I like that term, semi-manicured 😂 If it didn’t exist before, it does now 🙂
Hey I got a question I cut a patch in my head that was thinning do to breakage n hair growin away from my locs I still got all my locs how long will it take for it to gro till a lil fro I gave myself a buzcut btw
Probably a few months.
@@AtreyuLocs thanks bro appreciate it
You’re welcome.
Yessssss this was allllll on point! Know your hair especially!
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it 🙂🙏🏾
Hey i have mid short curly hair is it possible for me to start semi freeform or is is not possible
It’s possible.
Great video! Love my Semi FreeForm .. Thank You for sharing
Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying the journey. Me too 🙏🏾🙂
I have SD and have a RX (the strongest steroid they can give me. Because all the others had stopped working at some point) and like you it still itches 😩. Especially my edges and crown. I scratched my edges out 🤣. I’ve tried everything and at this point it is what it is 🤣. The only thing that simi works for awhile is washing with that probiotic lemon bar and pintar bar but it smells horrible. Works better then the RX shampoo.
Okay, thanks for the info! I’m very sorry to hear that you’re struggling with this too. Yeah, it’s a pain. That itching can be horrible. I’m glad you’ve found something that semi works! Thanks for telling me your experience!🙂🙏🏾
how do you know what hair type you are?
You can look up a chart and compare your strands to the strands on the chart. Each strand type will be labeled.
@@AtreyuLocs prec8 it man
No problem!
Hello Atreyu,
Hope you are progressing positively on your continuous loc journey. My comment/question to you is I have noticed that my soft hair texture loves water As a loose natural i could wet my hair and it would stretch out and become wavy. when i wake up my 15 month old locs look as if they've shrunk a lot overnight. I sleep on satin pillow cases. I don't like covering my hair. I feel restricted. But the minute i wet my hair it seems to expand and looks happy! Why is this? I am curious.i
Thank you, ma'am! All is well with me. They probably look shrunken because you've been laying on them during the night. The water allows those flattened/restricted strands to become mobile again; hence, why they expand and look happy again :) You gotta love it!
@@AtreyuLocs Yes that makes sense and i do ❤ it.
Can mines work with 4c type hair and what aloud I use a sponge or a towel ??
Yep, that works!
Can you freeform instant locs?
Yep, just don’t do anymore maintenance.
When I start my semi freeform locks can I hand twist them
Yep! Just make sure it’s not twisted too tight or too often.
@@AtreyuLocs ok thx
No problem!👌🏾
Can I still get them if I have long hair
Of course! :)
I answered your question in yesterday’s video. Check it out!
I scratch my scalp with a towel
Hmmm…I suppose that could be less damaging than fingernails. Thanks!
Your beautiful locs will be fine
Thank you for such supportive words. I definitely hope so 🙂🙏🏾
I hope your hair turns out to be just fine. Why haven’t you gotten treatment for the SD? My scalp was itchy and I had psoriasis when I was younger. I use t/gel shampoo once a month and I only use plain clear castor oil on my hair to retwist monthly and it’s helped tremendously. Also what is your diet like? If you eat dairy try to go a month without it and see if it gets better. Keep us updated
Thank you very much! Btw, I have received treatment. All of the other symptoms have abated except for the itching. It’s been the one remaining, stubborn symptom. I also use the t/gel shampoo but it hasn’t been able to rid me of the itching. My diet is pretty on point as well. Hopefully I’ll figure out this puzzle sooner than later. And I will definitely keep you all updated. Thanks for the tips and well wishes 🙂🙏🏾
@@AtreyuLocs sometimes itching is neurological. Are you an anxious person or stressed?
Yeah, I mentioned in my first video on SD that I’ve been stressed and that having the condition in the first place has the potential to cause anxiety 😩 I’ve been trying to temper it though and the itching has gotten better but it’s still present to some extent.
Congrats on your seven-year lock journey!
Almost! Thanks 🙏🏾
Prayers up💫
Dank je, broer!🙏🏾