I've noticed if you start with looser braids they'll disappear faster. It gives them room to expand, shrink and loc

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

5 жыл бұрын

I think there is some truth to that. The looser the braid, the more room it has to shrink, get frizzy & expand.

@yootoob2

5 жыл бұрын

I figured that out after a year....

@vaelofhearts2418

2 жыл бұрын

That’s how mine were. They weren’t very tight at all and locked in 9 months

It's always nice to see different locking styles. As labor intensive as interlocking is, Interlocking seems to be the better method for locks maturing faster than Braidlocks. Thank you as always.

I started my daughters with braids. The braid pattern is seen in a few braids, but not on most. I just wrap her hair that comes out around. Shes 2 years in. She has 4c hair and i started with tight braids. (She wore beads her first 6 months.

@christengardner4780

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I have 4c hair and the I started a week ago but my roots are fuzzy and look kinda insane

@thehealinggarden7850

Жыл бұрын

My son is 2 and I want to do the braid locs with him his hair type is 3A/3B I’ve tryed freeform with him and it only made 6 locs the rest of his hair wouldn’t loc for some reason.

I started my locs 4 years ago with braids. You can still see the braid at the end but not as clear as when I first started. Now it just looks more like matured locs but , I guess since it is my hair and I KNOW I started with braids, that I know what I see when I look at them. But I love my braidlocs.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it definitely takes a while for some of our braid patterns to fully disappear. 😊

I started my braidlocs last week! Yes, I know it's going to be a progress. But so happy I finally started the process. Thank you for your videos! I learn a lot from them. 😊

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

5 жыл бұрын

No problem. 😊 Thanks for watching.

@missbn4024

2 жыл бұрын

How's your loc journey now, Amanda?

Like you said it varies.... My braid pattern has totally disappeared...at 9 months.... I'm now enjoying the journey and i know they will fill out.... Thanks

I'm so glad I didn't start my locs with braid locs. I actually started my with twists and I just interlock me new growth. Most of my locs don't look like twists anymore and there are very few of where you still could see the pattern😊

I think the tightness of the braid also makes a difference. Most of mine were braided extremely tight and they haven't changed at all. EXTREMELY thin. I have a few braids that are looser that have swelled and the lock pattern is completley gone. I'm 10 months in. Also, at least a third of my locs have sealed at the ends with the super skinny braid. I tried to interlock a few but for some reason that made them look even thinner!

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

5 жыл бұрын

You make a very good point! I agree that the tightness of the braid makes a difference. I didn't braid tightly at the root, but I braided the length of the braid pretty tight. Maybe the hair had no room to expand.

That’s how I started. It Went away after about 2 years completely

Shrinkage is crazy. I have no idea why I thought my locs wouldn’t shrink lol I feel like I have more shrinkage now than as a loose natural. I’m 2 yrs 6 mths in. 👉🏽 loc update coming soon on GatHouse Fitness channel 👈🏽

@igotmail95

5 жыл бұрын

I started my locs with braidlocs too, and it did take like year to transform. Just at neckl length and still dealing with shrinkage because of my texture. Also, your hair is very nice and healthy, can't wait to get that hang time.

Good I found what I been looking for thanks for information

I'm starting my locs with my own hair in the 3 strand method I'm starting from relaxed hair I can't wait til they start growing Its only been 4 days now... I CAN'T WAIT

Well let me take mines down…. I think two stand twist will be for me. I like the instant look but i also would like the “full look”. Great video!

I have been looking for a channel like this for so long, definitely subscribing.

Im almost 4 mounths in i started with 4 years growth i keep wetting my hair so it has a lot of frizz and it helps the pattern go away

@n3wj3rs3y

Жыл бұрын

Same. Water 🚿 is key

I started with almost waist-length hair but I did mini-twists instead of braids. I’m only 6 months in and at this point, I am seriously thinking about taking down the remaining twists and rolling them or...dare I say it, interlocking. I’m just not liking the twisted ends and with my length, they’ll be there for eons! I need to have a video call with you, stat, lol! I’m so serious! Thanks for sharing your journey! You’re my inspiration!

I started mine with braidlocs. My hair is super baby fine and I tried twists which literally unraveled the very next day so my braidlocs lasted a month so far and they look so beautiful. I can't wait until they mature. I don't know which method to use to retwist or retie them. I'm not really worried about the braid pattern so much as I kind of like it

@stephanieneal7633

2 жыл бұрын

But do you braid the hair all the way down or leave some out,?

@kirabuckner4240

Жыл бұрын

Im doing the same my hair isn’t super fine in my opinion butttt I started with coils and they just fell apart same with twists so 😂😂 now I’m trying braids

Your braids are so nice like probably the nicest I’ve seen 💯this is quality content and an informational video first loc video i watched all through 🤝🤝

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I didn't know about braiding loosely, now I have to go through my hair again...

I think it also depends on the texture of your hair, mine is very silky 3a/3b and i can tell the braid pattern is going to be here forever. but with silky hair starting with twists is impossible and interlocks slip out, so braids it is! I will either eventually snip the braid part or convert them like you did if I can find that much patience ;o) !!

@slimiestvillian

3 жыл бұрын

How long did it take for the lines to disappear

@kimberlyskrobol9167

3 жыл бұрын

@@slimiestvillian they never did go away! Snipping was the only option for me. I think if you make the braids very loose, they have a better chance. The kinkier your hair, the better the chance they will convert. My hair is very silky 3b and always just looked like braids. In fact, 3 years later I could still undo the braids just like I had done them yesterday!

@KiyXVI

Жыл бұрын

@@kimberlyskrobol9167 I have one of the type 3s idk which exactly but it’s very soft and thick. Idk which method is best to start with.. can u help me?

@kimberlyskrobol9167

Жыл бұрын

@@KiyXVI if it is soft but kinky, perhaps either method will work, I think the silky hair types (very shiny naturally and hard to hold a braid) have the most trouble. Not a professional, just my silky haired experience ;)

..just found your videos. I just wanna say, even though you still have the braid patterns in some, I LOVE your locs! I’m considering starting off this way now.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@tbreezy6830

3 жыл бұрын

@TeeTee, just curious, how's your loc journey coming along? Please update. 😊

I started my braidlocs on 6 inches of hair 4 months ago my pattern is still noticeable given the length of my hair I am thinking it will disappear in the next 7 to 8 months I love my braidlocs interlocking the roots is so easy I don’t have to retwist like most do when they start their locs with twists or coils

Wow they have grown so much! That’s what I was wondering when I had my braidlocs. Your locs look amazing! I’m on a new loc journey now with traditional locs and I’m loving the journey

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

I think braiding the hair loosely is better because the strands can become intertwined easier and looks more like a loc as it ages.

I started my braidlocs in 2015. In 2018, I cut the remaining braided parts off because I was tired of seeing them... lol

Why did you let you braids grow out so long before you interlocked them? I love how you took them to the next level and I’m starting my journey soon.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

5 жыл бұрын

I had no intention of ever removing the braids from my locs. The braids that I started with just happened to be taking longer than most to look like locs, so I decided to speed up the process by changing them to interlocks.

Thank you so much for that great idea you can just braid loose half way down and interlock the rest great great idea wow. Even if someone knotless braided it for me I’ll just let them braid half way. Making sure the part to hair ratio is on point. Yah bless you and thanks again.

Your hair is beautiful. I did not know about braid locks before I got Sisterlocks.

I just started my daughter using braid locs because of her hair texture. Nothing else would hold and the interlock method, well since she is 14 i wanted to make sure the easiest takedown was possible incase she changed her mind at the end.. if she gets too far into her journey i will just wrap them with a natural braid hair to help blend the braid if possible

Braidlocs are best for wavy and straight hair texture because our hair isnt as tight our shit gets frizzy and wraps around the braids

Wow your good om your videos. I too have btaid locks but o use the twist instead and they looking good now. Love your hair and personality

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Your hair turned out beautiful

I prefer the braided locs. It doesn’t unravel and it locs faster than the twists. If you’re a starter, or beginner with short hair, I’ll recommend the braided locs. Can’t call twists locs. lol

Hello new supporter here! Just got through braiding my hair as we speak! Thanks for sharing this information love🌸

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 Congrats on the start of your new loc journey!

Hey sis, love the progress and length!

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊

Yes yes yes info on braid pics, I love it. I have had mine for 8 months and I have buds and braids lol but I’m so happy that you made a video.

😫Please someone help! Can I braid the roots of my hair and then twist down the rest to start a loc process???

@CodexMade

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I did that myself works good 👍

@truthseeker3376

4 жыл бұрын

@@CodexMade Good to hear, I just thought of starting mine like that

@SNUPE_FOXX92

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! With looser textures this is awesome because the base is more secure and won’t come out as fast when you wash them, also two strand twists tend to loc faster and look more like locs faster than braid locs do.

Ok so just start out with interlocs.

I wish I started mine with braids now 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

Thanks. Very helpful.

Anyone... do you think you can achieve a full look with starting with braids.. or is it better to do the two strains twist ??

Love your hair! I'm considering 2 strand twist locs.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 I've seen some beautiful sets of locs started with 2 strand twists.

Thank you for making this video and I want to go with this journey and have big square parts and big box locs because I don’t want small and skinny ones and I want a full nice and because I have a big Afro.

I'm jus 8 months with my braid locs why I can still see the braids why it's not locking

this video dang interesting frfr.

What happens to ladysmoothsax?

Thanks for your video. I braided my hair and have been seriously considering locing it. I wasn't sure if I should twist or interlock. What products do you use?

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I only use a clarifying shampoo and a moisturizing mist that I make. Here's the link to the video. kzread.info/dash/bejne/lYxnr8yJmtC9c6w.html

I have just finished my braids and though I love them I was thinking of adding some wrapping hair extensions. I've already added a very small amount to the ends of my braids. When I say small I mean one single light weight piece. Not the kind where you feed in three pieces while braiding down. My concern is will adding a wrap put too much stress on my braids...even a small amount? Should I just leave them alone.

I've been seriously considering starting my loc journey with braids. ... I keep my hair in small natural braids most of the time so growing them out wouldnt be too hard... I just dont want to interlock... do you have any suggestions for retwisting?

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

I only use the interlocking method. But I have seen a few other KZreadrs retwist or palm roll their small to medium locs. You may be able to find some good tips.

@rachelmm05

4 жыл бұрын

@@NaturallyMotivatedLady ok thanks 🙂your hair is lovely btw

Is it possible to have braidlocs where the braid pattern will never dissapear if you only do interlocking for the roots?

Your loc journey is going beautifully.🌸

Question can I start locking my hair if I have knotless braids? I have been wanting to lock my hair for some time now i just don’t want to go Thur the short stage and was wondering. By the way ur hair looks good.

Flexible and bouncy sounds like healthy hair to me

So pretty

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

What happens if you just cut the braid once the dreads come in?

Hey how long did it take All of them to lock because I'm starting braidlocs?

Can I braid and interlock for my first time locing hair?

I started off braids but you’ll eventually have to combine a few. A few will be thin

I started my braidlocs when my hair was short so in another year will the braids disappear?

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

It seems that the braid pattern disappears a lot quicker when braidlocs are started on shorter hair. But there is really no way to predict exactly when the pattern disappears. It depends on so many factors, like your hair texture, maintenance, ect.

Is a braid loc same as Congo or a sister loc or box braids

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

4 жыл бұрын

They are all different. Locs come in a variety of sizes and can be started with many different methods. Braidlocs are locs started with 3 strand braids. I talk about it in some of my other KZread videos. I also discuss 8 different methods to start locs in my newly released book, LIFE LESSONS & LOCS.😊 www.amazon.com/dp/B08C2BGWJ2

I have two strand twist locks.8 months in

@JourneyWithAjah

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, me too! Well... very almost 8 months.

@Relljones226

5 жыл бұрын

AjahinKorea Cool! If they are taking to long to grow don’t give up on them yet. They will grow

Can you do a video showing a close-up of how you interlocked only the bottom of your locks going upwards. I watched your other video, but I still don't understand the technique... I would like to use your method to fix bunching on y microlocs.

👍👍

How come my braidlocks are already frizzy after 1 week

@NaturallyMotivatedLady

5 жыл бұрын

Frizziness is a part of the process.