MY ONE YEAR LOC RECAP! Lots of Pictures & HONESTY

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  • Hey what's up?! In this video, I take a trip down memory lane and take you through what my first year of having locs was like. I keep it real here, because for me, it wasn't always a "pretty" road, but the growth is real y'all! (And I'm not just talking about my hair ;D). Hope you enjoy this video.
    FAQs:
    1) When did you loc your hair? January 2017
    2) What method did you start your locs using? Comb coil method
    3) Who started your locs? I went to a professional loctitian in Atlanta, GA.
    4) How long before you first washed & retwisted your starter locs? 3 weeks
    5) How many locs do you have? 76
    6) Why did you start your loc journey? Not wanting to do my 4C loose natural hair
    HERE'S MY LOCS PLAYLIST
    • Dara Does "Dreads" (lo...
    HERE'S MY TRAVEL VLOGS PLAYLIST
    • Dara Does Destinations
    HERE'S MY DANCE JOURNEY PLAYLIST
    • Dara Does Dance
    Let's connect:
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ความคิดเห็น • 106

  • @PurposefulPursuits
    @PurposefulPursuits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    “What is that on my neck?”.. just some length that’s all. Took me out 😂😂😂 I can’t wait to start my locs.

  • @RiddelJr
    @RiddelJr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Im happy to know that locs dont stay as thin as they start! Im currently 2 weeks in wish me luck :)

    • @MammaBlueSpeaks2Me
      @MammaBlueSpeaks2Me 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Riddel Jr this was my concern too!

    • @RiddelJr
      @RiddelJr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Victoria Dudley once they start the budding stage you'll see the diference!

    • @queencleopatra007
      @queencleopatra007 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm 2 weeks in too!

    • @moi2995
      @moi2995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same. I was scared after I twisted my hair at how few twist I had. Just wants to see how I would feel if I had locs. I thought the size of the twist was the size of the loc.

    • @michaelturyatunga2057
      @michaelturyatunga2057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      best of luck buddy. curently 13 months locd

  • @soulsis7301
    @soulsis7301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Keep going sis. My journey was REAL lol 4 years deep now and I’m finally happy😩😂🙌🏾 I’m Jamaican🇯🇲 and believe it or not my mom did NOT like the idea.. she loves them now 😉 lol

  • @teishamisunderstood339
    @teishamisunderstood339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Locs definitely Brings Out your features....Loc gang 🤘🏾or no gang

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Teisha MISUNDERSTOOD haha thanks!

  • @blaqlyric3315
    @blaqlyric3315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Lol 😂 @ “omg what is that on my neck ? 😝” .....subscribed !! I love it ! I’m three weeks in sis ✊🏾💗

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂 welcome! 🙏🏾

  • @reactovision
    @reactovision 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I subscribed yo hair is cold.. and you is pretty 😍

  • @RebukeallDEVILS
    @RebukeallDEVILS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Your very beautiful chocolate!!! You look like a delicious HERSHEY'S KISS!! LOL & THE LOCS JUST COMPLIMENT THE WHOLE LOOK..STAY BLESSED & SHALAM.

  • @TaeTae-qr8nw
    @TaeTae-qr8nw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Dope Locs! Just started my journey as well looking forward to your journey!

  • @AndreaOnNeptune
    @AndreaOnNeptune 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You are so pretty

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thank you!

  • @lamarastephens8412
    @lamarastephens8412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the locs what size are they

  • @ariiic3716
    @ariiic3716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    my head too big for coils but i’m impatient for two strand ... watchin this is makin me lean more towards coils now 😭

  • @DhatGyrl18
    @DhatGyrl18 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your locs just plumped up out of no where lol

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Enjoymykinkz riiight lol !

  • @soulsis7301
    @soulsis7301 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yes “locs”🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @katrinarivers12
    @katrinarivers12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love, love your locs.

  • @bolanlerhodes9817
    @bolanlerhodes9817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hlo Dara, I love your locs. I am two months loc'd. I am Nigerian too. My locs should look a little like yours. I have 78 locs.

  • @lexirianne1195
    @lexirianne1195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m starting my second loc journey (I’m 24 now but had them from 10-15 years old), and I really needed this! Thank you! I’m mentally preparing myself for all the stages, good bad and ugly. Your hair looks beautiful, love ur energy. I also have thin hair and I’m so worried about thickness

  • @289rory
    @289rory 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Okay, so obviously I’m going to state the obvious: you are gorgeous.
    And I love your hair, I hope my progress is like this.

  • @yvonnegibson5304
    @yvonnegibson5304 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful locs! You journey reminds me of minds Scarfs, scarfs and more scarfs. I'm out of them now and my locs have really stated to grow but they are thin. But that's okay i like them. Keep up your beautiful journey. I'm only 14 months locs

  • @KDLJAER
    @KDLJAER 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    She almost 2 years now

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4* 🙌🏾

    • @KDLJAER
      @KDLJAER 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      O my fault

  • @margaretmeso8584
    @margaretmeso8584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I came here for style inspiration for my first year (getting locked in 2 weeks) but don't even remember the styles you had because I just spent the whole vid gobsmacked at how pretty you were (FYI I'm a hetero woman)! I genuinely can't remember the last time I saw a woman as pretty as you!

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      So kind, thank you. And thanks for watching!

  • @fire_queenxoxo
    @fire_queenxoxo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your hair is sooo pretty !! I’m 2 days in with my starter locs :) you honestly didn’t need the wigs!! Your natural hair looked beautiful at every stage!

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @margiecasteel3358
    @margiecasteel3358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long did u keep Marley hair in there is Marley still in there

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      nope! not long, and i don't think I'd do it again

  • @JaggerL0c0
    @JaggerL0c0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m so glad this video was in my recommendation and I subscribe oh and I watch the full video it was outstanding you have some good tips your locs gotten really long and they nice big and full oh and at the beginning when you very first thought what product you use to twist your hair and the reason why I’m asking because I am on my second loc journey and I cut my first set of locs because the last person did my hair made them so small and I didn’t like it and they was breaking off but this time they are big and I have a full head of locs now and I started December 15, but what products you use on your locs at the beginning and how long did it take for your hair to lock up.

  • @NobleLooks
    @NobleLooks 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love your video so encouraging I started beginning of this year (2020) can’t wait for this self love loc journey ❤️

  • @msopinionated4374
    @msopinionated4374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Finally i found someone with tiny locks in the beginning like mines. Today makes one week locked your giving me hope that mines will be full and beautiful like yours one day ❤️❤️

  • @Tina_O
    @Tina_O 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Naija Beauty 😍😍 Thanks for sharing!!

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!

  • @rozchristopherson648
    @rozchristopherson648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You and your locs are beautiful.

  • @ashleydavis6108
    @ashleydavis6108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m a week in my loc journey 😬

  • @nsujay2277
    @nsujay2277 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    U just pmo wit that just some length 😭

  • @shaepalmer8180
    @shaepalmer8180 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2 days into my loc journey...mine look just like urs looked when initially installed...I’m even more excited!!!

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yasss!

  • @latanyaevans3160
    @latanyaevans3160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am 1 mouth in with 2 strands...looking forward to mine getting more length 💖💖

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh they will!

  • @adoseofdorian
    @adoseofdorian 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi! Thank you for sharing your journey. So beautiful! 😍 Do you mind sharing your loctician in ATL? Would you recommend that person?

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Femme Focus thanks! honestly, I haven’t found a solid, consistent person. But the woman who started mine is @combyokitchen (or some variation) on Instagram

  • @unexpectedpleasure1524
    @unexpectedpleasure1524 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your hair grow very fast I can't wait for mine to get long I just started my loc journey

  • @ogcellus7225
    @ogcellus7225 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a question. I’m on my loc journey and I’ve made it to my 3rd month. Umm the question is how many hours a day am I supposed to keep it wrapped/covered besides going to bed

    •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'd say let your hair breath bruh. When I wake up I don't put the satin durag on until it's time to go to bed again. Moisturize your scalp maybe twice a week with Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Tea Tree Oil, and water. Drink lots of water and yeah I think it's better to let your head breath cause you don't want all the stuff you slept with in your durag to accumulate all day in your locs or on your scalp.

  • @alexandrac9363
    @alexandrac9363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wait...I'm just excited I found someone with my name! This is so awesome haha I've probably only met 2 other people named Dara in my 31 years! Mine is spelled the same but I pronounce mine like Sara or Tara. Its my first name...my username is my middle bc I can always count on ppl to butcher it lol. Now let me get started watching the vid!

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alexandra C haha hey girl! Well I definitely always get called (mispronounced) YOUR name lol

  • @maryonngrace5604
    @maryonngrace5604 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You're funny and laid back. 😊
    Congrats on your journey so far.
    Oh, Naija! 😊 I'm from Benin Rep. The struggle is real with African parents.
    I'm 1 month and a half in.

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks! & yes, it can be real but hope you enjoy your loc journey!

  • @jessicanapier_hall111
    @jessicanapier_hall111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Am in my first week am currently wearing a wig .

  • @clarity-love-locs4980
    @clarity-love-locs4980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There so long and pretty

  • @kyngsymbadadreadhead6306
    @kyngsymbadadreadhead6306 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New subbie and I’m a month in so far and awesome journey by the way!

  • @KDLJAER
    @KDLJAER 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    U need to get more subscribers right now

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🙏🏾 thanks, in time

    • @KDLJAER
      @KDLJAER 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      True

  • @leigh-1354
    @leigh-1354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey my Naija sister 😆. I really appreciate you posting your journey. Quick question tho, how many locs strand did you start with?

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Evelyn Andrew 76

  • @AmbLaraCrux
    @AmbLaraCrux 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Dara. Thanks for sharing. Wanted to know how you got your hair that curly. Thank you.

    • @AmbLaraCrux
      @AmbLaraCrux 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      BTW, I love your hair 🙈

  • @KBriana.Akanna_Lifestyle
    @KBriana.Akanna_Lifestyle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a beautiful video- very beautiful & I have a question wondering how many locs you have now? I feel like the size you have are what mine will look like in a years time. So excited especially that our facial features are similar & the style looks amazing on you! Congratulations 🎊

  • @alexandrac9363
    @alexandrac9363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh and needless to say, I'm subscribed now lol

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alexandra C thanks & welcome 💜

  • @enditawanjiru6736
    @enditawanjiru6736 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just started my locs journey.

  • @Shaylahrsm
    @Shaylahrsm 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where did you buy your head wraps?

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shayla H From a Local Nigerian/African fabric store

  • @messedetv2644
    @messedetv2644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are my kelly Rowland

  • @JaylinStripling1
    @JaylinStripling1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wheeeew you fine 😍😍😍

  • @Yahna.The.Artist
    @Yahna.The.Artist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How often did you retwist your starter locs?

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      every 6 weeks or so in the beginning

  • @TheWellnessAbbey
    @TheWellnessAbbey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your locs are beautiful!!!

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!

  • @margiecasteel3358
    @margiecasteel3358 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    They really do grow mines r 18 mo

  • @QueenNefertiti1000
    @QueenNefertiti1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful

  • @kimiesor
    @kimiesor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you're so prettyyyy

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @margiecasteel3358
    @margiecasteel3358 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mines are all natural

  • @akosuaagyire8390
    @akosuaagyire8390 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it!!!

  • @brittanyleslie9950
    @brittanyleslie9950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your gorgeous!!! I love your locs!!!

  • @alexuslovette3381
    @alexuslovette3381 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @tashaburgess3753
    @tashaburgess3753 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so so much for sharing your journey!! And thank you for showing that we all have insecurities we have to overcome. When you spoke about your parents it reminded of my own mother who is Southern raised and thinks locs are not attractive. I haven’t started mine yet but you definitely gave so much inspiration!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @daradoes
      @daradoes  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      💜💜💜