Hey y'all! To be clear, the thumbnail is me in 2018 rewinding back to 2014. Nowhere do I make a claim that my hair grew THAT much in one year. Thank you for watching! :-)

@nadiramcmichael736

5 жыл бұрын

im 15and i 2 strand twisted my starter locs and its the 2nd day and im dealing with extreme itching

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

@@nadiramcmichael736 I'm sorry to hear that! Try dabbing some witch hazel on your parts with a small makeup brush (nothing that will shed white fibers, like tissue). Give it a little time before you wash it. I hope that helps!

@everydaykidsatem4692

5 жыл бұрын

The Girlbook by Nina I was finna say😂

@da1truplaya87

5 жыл бұрын

Perception over reality. 🤷🏿‍♂️

@darkowlentertainment

5 жыл бұрын

So....the thumbnail is your first year and fourth year......not one year....I see

Can we admire how pretty she is like her features and her symmetrical face girl YESSSS

@mzstratus2008

3 жыл бұрын

Right I’m over here like yesssss queen melanin poppin

@Paul876

3 жыл бұрын

She is gorgeous.

@Realitybit

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect face!

@sigmasiren777

3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the same thing.

“I had a concussion and had to go to the hospital...but my hair was doing well.” Lmao

@Mannydarealhuncho

4 жыл бұрын

Demetri Dominguez 😂😂😂😂

@laurenar.8081

4 жыл бұрын

Demetri Dominguez 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@irismccullough6891

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 Too funny. Something I would say.

@SunshineFL

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@fhrebe

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

I'm locing this year.!...my daughter tried to get me to loc with her 5 years ago...Now her locs are down her back...DaMn😣I should have listened 😂

@Onlyone_Keke

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@rehemamaina7814

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@ElizabethDayKE

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Girl Charleston is also the land of locs! I recently moved here and darn near every man I see has locs, and every woman has natural hair, braids, or locs. Very rarely do I see a black woman with a weave, and she is usually a college kid who's not from here if she does have a weave. I started my loc journey 5 months ago and either I get compliments or no one comments at all because they are so used to it. Girl even white people never ask questions lol. I love that I just fit right in

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's hilarious! I never imagined Charleston would be like that, but times have changed lol. It's nice when you can just be "one of the people"! Thank you for watching! :-)

@aquarius8325

5 жыл бұрын

I'm from Orangeburg so I'm about 70 miles away and locs are becoming pretty common here more than they used to be. I've had mine 4yrs now and I love them.

@mrs.potatohead8471

5 жыл бұрын

This makes me so happy 😊💛🎉🎊

@ritajohnson2214

5 жыл бұрын

Lol i knooooow im in charleston born and raised and yes most of us do have locs or any natural style..lol...i love my locs

@alexandriajames2013

5 жыл бұрын

Just moved to Charleston and I am starting my loc journey. I've been natural since 2011 and cut my hair all off a year and a half ago!

I needed to see this girl! I’m 3 months in and I feel so ballheaded!😂Can’t wait for mine to grow!

@queenlala_luke3644

10 ай бұрын

Starting mines this week. I just know people will be able to see my thoughts 😂

Omg my mom used to have that magazine that you were in! That's so crazy I didn't even know that was u! 😍

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Wow!! It's such a small world! That was more than 10 years ago. You have a great memory 😆 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica}

@latoyaclanton

5 жыл бұрын

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@akosuanyarko6875

4 жыл бұрын

Cole Brown honestly am a Ghanaian and have known those exact pose way back in Africa. I was shock had to adjust my volume hear her again. Can’t believe she is the one. She looks younger now.

I'm one week in and this was so inspiring and motivational!! Your locs are beautiful!!

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Yay!! I'm so happy this was helpful for you! Thank you so much, and best wishes on the journey! You'll really love it.

@mermaidtingzzz

5 жыл бұрын

Is your avi you in the coily phase? You look so pretty and you hair is POPpin!!!

@yasinmoses1467

5 жыл бұрын

what's your hair like now?

@blackprime5268

4 жыл бұрын

Heavnli_goddess Congrats on being one year in! 😊

First off, your photo from black hair magazine was the pic I took to my stylist back in 01 -02 for my very first sew in! And your still hair goals with locs honey!

Feeling feminine was an issue with me too. Thank you for bringing that point up. Your hair is beautiful. 💗💗💗

@kimberlydickens4918

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too...but we are beautiful no matter what

@4079907

3 жыл бұрын

@@kimberlydickens4918 All humans

@4079907

3 жыл бұрын

Did you still have your cat between your legs?

OMG I remember being 17 and taking your photo to the every hair salon in desperate attempts for the stylist to give me the same look with the side bangs over my eye lol. I am considering trying locks. I Love your hair now, your gorgeous either way. Love from London

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Such a small world! Thank you so much! 💕

Use rose water for the dryness....works like a charm

@specialk8927

4 жыл бұрын

Those water dries out

@afeishasterling7234

4 жыл бұрын

Question so the more dry your hair is the better for ras? I'm asking cause I want to start mines

@blessedandfavored9242

4 жыл бұрын

There’s a difference between hydrating your hair and moisturizing your hair! First apply water then apply oil to cause the water to stick because of the thickness of the oil

@mahadiyyasadiqiyal2304

3 жыл бұрын

Rose water with oil in it works like magic

I like how detailed this video was! Tfs

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I kept a log of my progress during the first year :-)

Such an inspiring video for those starting their loc journey. You were very clear and concise and at no point did I have to hit the fast forward button! Please continue to post my daughter just started her loc journey and is so inspired to continue her journey after seeing this! Thank you for sharing!

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you, Eboni!! I’m so glad I could help!! I hope she stays inspired throughout her journey, because it’s so worth it. Much love to both of you. 💕

@martezwatson7867

5 жыл бұрын

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Ty very much for this video! I began my journey in October 2019 and this video has truly lifted my spirit! Stay cute & updated!

Thank you for posting this. Now I really cannot wait to start my journey!!! I was apprehensive, but your experience is inspiring.

Fellow MS girl here - 1 week in to my starter loc journey and the struggle is real! Thanks for this, super relatable and inspiring

Watched this video in my first month and I’m about to celebrate my first year in June! Had a lot of ups and downs with my loc journey so far, but I think it’s finally starting to look good! 😁

This was the best loc journey video i've seen for first year. Thank you for this

This video was soooooo helpful and encouraging!!! I’m starting mine in the next week or so when my stylist returns. I can’t wait! Thank you for sharing!

Oh my goodness! I’m so glad KZread shared this video with me! I’m 5 days in and I’m patting my head like a sew in with this itchy scalp. Thank you for letting me know you went thru the same 🤗💖.

I’m so glad I found this video. This the journey I seem to be having with my locs! I’m at about 6 months now but I’m still having the issue with the front area.

This is amazing my starter locs look EXACTLY like yours with the few locs in the front and everything. this makes me super happy your locs look beautiful im only 3 weeks in.

If DC is the land of locs I need to gooooo 😂😂 I need to see more people with locs.

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

They’re everywheeeeeeerree 😂😂

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Right! I’ve never once had anyone say anything in the workplace.

@radiantshay2146

5 жыл бұрын

Girl Charleston too. Every man has locs and every woman has natural hair, braids, or locs. Rarely do I see weaves/wigs unless they are a college kid or a really elderly lady lol

@78vette11

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, everybody is locked here. I'm in the process of growing mine out and getting it healthier for locs. I can't wait!!!

@OdaraCreations19

5 жыл бұрын

A J lolll everyone has locs here

This video was SO encouraging! I love your locks!

I just hit a year today and got curious about other’s experiences ! luv how actually nice yours was :) luv the people near you too for the support

I watched your video for inspiration to start over. I just cut my 11 year locs off and your video made me feel a lot better about starting over for fresh healthy locs. I wanted bigger more uniform locs, mine started as sisterlocks and people frequently called them braids which I didn't like. I know a lot more now than I did back when I started, hopefully one day mine will be as beautiful as yours!

The fact that I shaped almost all my looks on your look in middle school!!! GIRLL! so happy for you whats crazy is i have locs now too! still my hair inspo after all these years

I’m glad to see someone with a similar hair thickness and density. Very encouraging. I’m 2 weeks in 😊

Today I started my Loc journey!!!! ❤️ Thank you for this video . 🙏🏾

I'm so happy I ran across this video! Right before I got on KZread I said I was "cutting off my locs" I'm 2 months in and over the marrying at my roots and slippage! Ugh. This video has inspired me to keep pushing! 🥰❤

What a beautiful journey!! I'm so ready to start mine this weekend!

I’m on Day 3! This is encouraging. Thank you.

Every stage of your loc journey was GORGEOUS! I’m at the 4th month mark of my journey and I’ve enjoyed every stage so far.your growth progress was amazing! You’re beautiful sis! 🙌🏾😍

Wow! So awesome. I did the exact same. Loved my short hair. Just now growing it back to starter locs.

Hi Nina! I am so happy that you made this video. Your video here is so encouraging to me. Thank you so much! I am on my third set of locs (I was sick and lost my hair for a few years - yep, all sixteen inches. I had been wearing locs since 2005 and before that extensions.) I am super-psyched for my six-month mark in January 2022! My hair is healthy and I use it as a barometer for my state of health. So far, so good! Also this is the only way I know how to wear my hair now. I tried wigs but sister, I did not want straight hair, I had no idea how to style it and I live in Canada where there are no Black people. I tried twisting but it wouldnt take so I am starting from plaits and it feels really good this time. So, thank you form the bottom of my heart. I look forward to seeing your other videos. I am going to pace them out so I dont grow impatient. Blessings, Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

This video was so detailed .. Also, thank you for including so many pictures. Really appreciate it. I'm contemplating doing locs.. but it's a commitment and I want to be sure before I undergo

I just got done with your 6 year loc journey video, so I just had to come back and watch your journey from the beginning again ☺️☺️

I am six weeks into my journey. Your locs look the most like mine that seen. At this point I have watched this video serval times.While I understand my journey is my own. I watch you for inspiration. Thank you

Awesome video and photo documentation to give a full picture of the beginning of your journey. Very helpful and such a beautiful girl! Yo go Sis such a inspiration thanks to you I am closer to starting my journey. Thank you

Just started my Loc journey June 3,2021 and i already feel like i look crazy.😳😳 Good thing my hubby is very supportive during my journey👐👐. Cant wait for my 1 year anniversary😍😍 Good video to watch.

Wow I didn't know that was you. Your pictures inspired me to do a lot with my hair. I'm starting my locks now. Thank you for all the inspiration and may God continue to bless you 🙏 ❤

My wife just says trust the process trust the process now I see why , thanks again

Hair goals. Iam locking mines on Saturday 😻😻

Beautiful. Thanks. Just started my journey 2 months ago needed to hear this 👌🏾

You and your locs are BEAUTIFUL!! Nothing awkward about it! Lots of length in the first year too, can’t wait for part 2 & 3😊😊😊💗💜

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you much!! The first year wasn’t too bad looking back 😄😄

This video is awesome.I started my dreadlock journey two weeks ago. Hair free care free!

This is a beautiful story!!! Thank u for sharing!! 😍

I’m SOOO excited! Thank you for your advice!!! For a few days I’ve been complacent about locking my hair! This just confirmed everything 🥰

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Yay!! Do it!!

@biancaverdree7514

5 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to refrain from telling people because many try to steer me away from getting them ! I am confident in myself and this transition!! 💜

your hair looks clean, neat, and organized. beautiful

Hey Sis, I had the same experience with the freezer smdh where I had a concussion. I’m so glad that I found your video because you are where I am currently in this video with my journey! Thanks for sharing!

Also I think it’s awesome DC embraces locs/natural hair, which means there’s prob good natural hair salons there. I’ve been thinking about moving there. That’s def a plus.

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely! It's a great place for Black people in general :-)

@ah-ss7he

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGirlbookbyNina *Chocolate City* 😏

Love em Nice locs! They are awesome. When I first started my hair was in the awkward short super frizzy stage. Now its been a year and 10 months I use rose water with the green Sproil oil or coconut oil and they are shiny black, much smoother, hardly no frizz, non stiff, and past my neck now. It is a process but it is really worth the wait. Even the folks who scoffed at locs at first see my hair progress and now are trying to get them. Lol I'm never going back to flat irons! Dont knock anyone else for it though. Thanks for your videos.

Charleston born over here too! 4 months in to my loc journey! And i started with the same length from the video, so this was encouraging to see!

Hey name twin! You and your hair are gorgeous! Thank you for this. I'm finally starting out with a 2-strand twist and am in that uncomfortable "too short/feeling un-feminine" stage. After yrs of a slow-growing TWA, I'm hoping my little locs grow as fast as yours did! ❤

It looks so nice I thought about locs a few years ago so I tried it! Then I took it out!! But lately I thought about it again!! so I just may give a try again.. Anyway they look lovely thanks for sharing your loc journey with me.

girl am watching again it is so inspiring to me so i keep watching this same video i am finally four months in with my dreads

Oh em gee! Our process in terms of time was very close! I hope you enjoyed it. I know it can be rough but now I appreciate it a whole lot! 😍😎

I use lemongrass oil, witch hazel, avocado and rosehip oil, and spring water. For a DIY leave in conditioner. My hair is always soft and never dry.

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

I might try that!

New subbie!!! I'm almost 2 weeks in and almost washed them out. Thanks for the encouragement.

I love seeing people from MS. Im from there as well! Im starting my locs soon. They're beautiful on you girl!

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!! Thank you, and good luck on getting started! :-)

@locojazz5770

4 жыл бұрын

Have you got locs yet? If so, how was your experience too?

Your hair grows super fast 💚

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I can't tell, but thank you!! :-)

@montay87ify

5 жыл бұрын

The Girlbook by Nina what do u use

@blackjack4241

5 жыл бұрын

If she was pulling them once a month would be much longer

First time I locked I couldn't deal with he itching. I had to take a comb through it! Plus i got it locked when it was extremely hot and the nature of my job is to sweat a bit! Lol. I'm just gonna grow my hair some more and wait until the weather is cooler. Overall I can't wait to start again... Great content and it was a pleasure watching the progress. Plus your so beautiful and your locs suit you. Peace and love to you and family. Asé

Your locs are absolutely beautiful ❣️ I am only a couple months into my loc journey & pray my mature locs are as neat and healthy as yours💞

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Shower them with love 💕

Love this video. It provided me lots of info. I started my journey with locs last month

I loved this video. You did an excellent job! Very informative and beautifully presented. I'm considering locs.

I'm 9 months in with my locs. I started with the two strand twist. I'm inspired and just subscribed to your channel. Just waiting for them to fully loc.

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! You're in a good spot right now. They'll be loc'd before you know it :-)

@tiffanyll3866

5 жыл бұрын

The Girlbook by Nina You're welcome :)

@dsdiverse5061

5 жыл бұрын

Tiffany Noel so your hair hasn’t fully locked. I want to wear my hair in twist but I’m not sure if I want it to lock yet. I think I want to wear twist when I don’t want to do it.

Thank you for the video. I just got my locs, and I am trying to get use the short look. My hair looks like yours in the beginning, color and length. I’m glad I finally got it done though.

Wauuu u have inspired mi just day 2 on my journey...I pray I never be discouraged coz this has motivated mi .. thanks

Love that you stuck through your loc journey.❤️👌

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!! Thank you for watching :-)

Thanks for sharing your Amazing hair journey! Very inspiring💜💛💚❤️

I totally remember seeing your ads! 💙 Your locs are gorgeous! I’m getting re-Sisterlocked by my mom this week. I can’t wait...I won’t be taking these down this time.😂💙

Thank u for this video I’m a new subscriber, and I’m one month into my loc journey so far so good this video gives me hope 🤗

You did that thang girl!! Congrats!!🎉🎉👏👏👏👏👏!👏

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu!! 💃🏾 p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica} p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica}

Just got my starter locs! You've inspired me!!!

@shannoncurtis2107

4 жыл бұрын

Can you share pic. I'm getting ready to start mine

Yeah you’re right, moving to DC really gives you inspiration to loc your hair.

Girl u giving me hope the only reason I was hesitant to lock is cuz I’m not trying to go thru that ugly phase but the end result is beautiful

i’m about to start my loc journey and i def wanna make sure that i avoid product build up as much as i can! love your locs & your channel btw 💓

That's an amazing amount of growth after 1 year!

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! It didn't seem like it, but I guess it's different looking at it from a distance!

Omg! You are absolutely stunning. Queen!! 👑

Thank you for your transparency ❤️

I'm 5 month locs. I enjoy my journey every minute 😆 i can't wait to see them in a couple months

Love your locks, I have sisterlocs, and my daughters are traditional, thanks for sharing and promoting natural hair

I want to loc my hair....but I dont know much! This video was very helpful in letting me know what to expect! Thank you!

I enjoyed watching your journey, your very beautiful btw, I recently started mine June 2019, and I'm super excited about my journey, thanks for sharing❤

Thank you for sharing I love your hair looks amazing 😍 now I can continue to the next phase 🤗

Thanks so much for this. I want to start my journey with locs. Tons of info and motivated me even more.

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome! I'm very happy to hear that! I hope you start :-)

Starting mine next month! Thanks for the inspiration!

1 week in. Needed this. Mine are like yours from day 1. This good forehead has had me second guessing all week and I’m the only one not “sure” about it lol. Thanks for this. I won’t even take pics but I will now. ❤️

I think I’m gonna be locing soon! You are so gorgeous!

That is sooo cool that you modeled in black hair magazine. It is especially neat seeing all the comments from people recognizing you!

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

OMG, yes! Such a small world!

I had mine for 3 years and i got bored so i cut them and grew my natural hair. It's been 6months and I'm ready to reinstall. Great video

I have seen you in all those bookssssss of hair!! I remember your face!! Wow!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😍

Wow , beautiful journey 💟

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💗

Wow that’s really nice. 💕💖 loves how u start ur locks. 👌🏽 perfect. Well soon 🤗 start mine can’t wait 😊

Your hair looks great! Thanks for sharing!

Beautiful, thanks for sharing! Looking to start my journey soon! 🥲

I got my hair locked Jan 5 2019. I am just statting my Lock Journey. Yours looks nice.😁

I definitely remember seeing your pictures in hair magazines! 😍 But I'm so broken hearted. I started my loc journey on Jan 31, 2018. I was going to a "professional" to get them done every 3-4 weeks. My husband work schedule changed so I couldn't go to her anymore so I had to find someone who could work with our schedule. Thank the Lord I did that.i went in and she was livid when she saw my hair. Almost all of them was untwisted and at this phase I'm supposed to be pretty far in. Esp with the length and texture of my hair. Smh she washed my hair. And told me I was going to have to start over because my foundation was not done correctly. She comb all of my "locs" out with her fingers within 2 min. 🤦😠 I was thinking I was really progressing and all along the ones that were still somewhat there they were hanging on by basically dirt and buildup. She started me over and I could tell by the way she twisted them vs the first lady these are good to go. And just Beautiful. I'm just upset cause now I'm back at stage one. At this point 1 week on my new loc journey. So disappointing. Seeing this video def makes me like ugh but staying the course and I'm learning how to do my own hair!

@TheGirlbookbyNina

5 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that. It's so disappointing to have that kind of setback, but yes, please stay the course! It will happen in time for you! Thank you so much for watching :-)

0:52 I know you girl. I've seen this pic many times at the hair salon, lol. N I love your locs. Thinking of starting my journey.