Your hair color is gorgeous. So many ppl destroy their locs trying to dye it that color

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thesage90

3 жыл бұрын

I was one of those people smh

@JustTheRealV

3 жыл бұрын

honestly, I'm just sitting here looking at my baby locs with hair envy!!! The colour and the length are GOALS!

@spacecase7566

3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I just got to the part where she talks about the colour. I’ve had a similar brownish colour so I hope to get that same effect in years. ♥️

@Rocanala

3 жыл бұрын

True. Most people color their own Locs and have no idea what they’re doing.

I was another black girl who grew up in Montana and was adopted into a caucasian family so I had NO IDEA OR NOBODY to help with my hair. So I went to a hair supply store and got the closest match and taught myself to do my own braided in hair extensions and locks.

@AugustTwin412

3 жыл бұрын

God bless you. ✅ black ✅ foster care 3. I've always wanted to go to Montana! I thought about how welcomed I'd be as a Black woman from PA? Needless to say, I've never been to Montana. Is there anywhere you'd recommend? U have to be a strong person. 🙏🏾

@ten7192

2 жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

I see that some of your hair is loose from breakage but rather than cutting them off and throwing them away you could use that same loose hair to wrap around the the other damage hair to restore it. A dear friend who started my locks did that. She threaded a needle with loose hair to thicken the thin area of my lock, good as new! Also... you can take the loosen hair wrap it around the damaged lock and use a 3 prong crochet needle to get it back to its original look. Hope this helps y’all!

@sunlight8299

3 жыл бұрын

Wow...I'll try it if there's a loc I really want to keep intact...

@her2651

3 жыл бұрын

I do this on my locs 🧡 using my own hair instead of human hair $$ loove this method

@cji9220

3 жыл бұрын

Or the crochet needle for thinning

@RegentDeMarquis005

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@empressof1

3 жыл бұрын

Repurposed Locs

Soo your hair was naturally colored by the sun.. that is sooo amazing 🤩 your hair is gorgeous 😍

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes it was, my sister has microLocs and gorgeous jet black hair which is now slowly also being turned brown by the sun (she hates it, lol)

@entheyellow6801

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSimpleFarmacist i thought I was going crazy because that is what is happening to my hair!

@czarinaczar2776

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSimpleFarmacist I love the colour! I have coloured mine, because I love colour.

I had no idea you could brush just the surface. this was super helpful

I love that you have the courage to say, "It's just hair."

“I was one of two Black people in Montana at the time..”!!! 😂🤣😂🤣 “Your hair will collect lint like that’s its JOB!” 😂🤣😂 Love your personality & sense of humor! Helpful video, thanks! I just DIY started my 4th set of locs, so I know you’re offering good info. Be blessed 🤗 💐💐💐

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Yay thanks for watching! Another black person who’s lived in MT!! That’s awesome

@jamidiller7905

3 жыл бұрын

Nope they're were 3 atleast lol but I grew up in Butte. And also lived in Billings.( Where the rest of the black ppl were appearntly)

@kkcamp02

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSimpleFarmacist My ex-husband used to travel to MT for work. The first time he went there he didn't see another Black person for 7 days. He was so happy when he saw the guy he wanted to hug him.

@Tea8484

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheSimpleFarmacist Same. I live In Mt now too. Super surprised about running into another black person whom lived in Mt. And when I mean run into I mean over the Internet since I haven't actually met y'all in person haha, :>

You let your bun down and I gasped 😍😍😍

My locs are 10 years old....I have a bath stool in the shower while I wash, that way I don't rush because the hair gets so heavy.....works well for me🙂

@ten7192

2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to have to do that when I wash 🧼 my hair 🤔🤔🤔

I would recommend spraying and oiling your ends, they may be vreaking off due to rubbing against things and each other and if theyre dry its easier for them ti get weak and break. So the oil helps keep them lubricated

Your locs are absolutely gorgeous, locs tell a story. If your were ever stressed out, sick or depressed, they will have thin spots from when one might have been sick etc

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

You're definitely right. I'm tryna make sure I'm clean from the inside out so my outside can appear healthier.

I saw a video by yannie the locologist once, and she said sometimes when people have been growing locs a while and they are really long, the ends will sometimes break off from normal wear and tear of rubbing against your body, your clothing, furniture, ect. So I don't think you are doing anything wrong, I think it's just inevitable once your locs get to a certain length.

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Sigh, I suspected as much 😕 but imma still try

@MrStaplesdam

3 жыл бұрын

I've experienced my first breakage 16 months into my loc journey because of my glasses

@dawnlittle9266

3 жыл бұрын

This is true it naturally just breaks from the length and rubbing against things. My locs do the same

@gottabmocarful9506

3 жыл бұрын

You have a beautiful locs and the breaking is natural with long locs.

@walleesabell6478

2 жыл бұрын

I love your locks , I have locks myself for 3 years now and am loving it I don't use conditioner either ,I use a crotchet needle when am retwisting ,I retwist about every 3 months the color of my hair also started to change and I don't think I will ever dye it ,I use Tresseme clarifying /Anti Breakage shampoo my longest locks is 9inches tall I think it's growing pretty fast I can't wait for it to get as tall as your's

Just watching you brush your locks is so relaxing. I think it's the sound of the brush...🤤

Yannie the Locologist is the truth!!!! That's how I learned too that we do the most to our hair. Remember: 1. Less is best. Less washing and no conditioner needed. A. Lemon 🍋 dish soap to strip the hair but only 1-3 times a year especially if you're using alot of hair products B. Less hair manipulation including styling and retwisting. 2. Rose water with Vit E and a few drops of peppermint. 3. Drink plenty of water 4. Oil your scalp every 5-7 days with castor oil 5. Keep your hair protected to keep it moisturized. Wrap it with silk or satin. 6. Towel dry That's when my hair really started to grow. 😊🥰

The part you mention about conditioner, you can just dilute the conditioner. Take a spray bottle, put some water and a little bit of conditioner then shake it up really good and spray it on your locs and it would be easier to wash out instead of having thick creamy conditioner in your locs I learned that tip from someone on youtube. In the beginning when I started my locs at first I never put conditioner in my locs throughout most of my journey because I was always hearing about conditioner causing buildup and I was scared to get build up. But then some time this year is when I started to use conditioner by diluting it after I heard that tip from this youtuber. Btw I just turned 3 years locked this past September😁 (ok no one asked lol)

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

lol 3 years is a big deal! and that's a good idea though. I honestly haven't missed using conditioner but it sounds like a good plan for anyone who really wants to try it with less fear of buildup. I just still worry about it a little just because honestly some things show up years later instead of right away so I just like to be extra cautious and stay away.

@leonaclara6488

3 жыл бұрын

I do this same thing to add conditioner to my locs.. I also use and swear by the same neutrogena shampoo in this video. I love it but that shampoo alone is so stripping to also use dish soap but to each their own. However, I feel with using that shampoo I have to follow up with a hydrating/moisturizing shampoo and a diluted conditioner as well as a hot oil treatment to prevent my locs feeling like straw.

@TheZophisticatedDove

3 жыл бұрын

I use diluted conditioner too!

@fashionwithoutlabels

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your 3 years locked! I have 6 week old short starter locs that I loveeeee.

@DeJa2001

3 жыл бұрын

@@fashionwithoutlabels Thx😊 and before you know it you're gonna be 1 year locked! What method did you use to start your locs?

I am so happy I’m not alone!!! I struggle with breakage and I always think I’m doing something wrong! No one EVER talks about it. Thank you SO much for talking about it!

This is my first video about locs and I’m actually happy to see this. I want to start locing my hair because I don’t do much to my hair or like to do my hair. I’m also lazy with it. Lol I’m also low maintenance!!! I only wear braids. This is a balance of both personally for me. I can always style my hair with locs. Thank you 🙏🏾 💓

Grand risings sis! Started my locs 2013 and still learning. Thank you for going in depth with your routine. You make me want to start over 😂

Watching you is so inspiring and calming! I just got my locs today and I’ve been feeling a bit insecure. But watching videos like yours makes me remember why I got locs. Thanks for the wonderful tips ❤️

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Welcome to the Loc family

@lolaispure4296

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! I got my locks today!! With two banded twists no profesional help. I am DYING to see what it will turn into in a year or two.🥰💗

@bookwormparade2354

2 жыл бұрын

So, how is it now 7 months in?

12 years loc'ed & you are so right about the lint. That has been biggest surprise (& frustration. Mine bleaches from the sun too, I love it!! Your hair is beautiful!!

Omg I thought your hair was dyed 😍😍 thats so cool it’s like that naturally

@patiencevirtue3932

3 жыл бұрын

Ya. Mine is the same

Day 2 of having my baby locs and im so thankful for this video. Your hair is gorgeous 😍 Great video

Thank you for your truthful video.. I am 9 years into my locs and began at 60. Best decision ever. I had dark brown color but now have the basic 4c color. I also mourn broken ends, especially when the are long. Recently was amazed to see my locktitian Denna use a three prong tool to crochet the end that was short to another location. Your hair is beautiful.

Finally someone who tells me what I need to know honestly! I am 3 yrs in and maintain my own locs and am NOT high maintenance! Thanks for being real!!!!!

Thank you for sharing your process! I started my 10-year-old son's locs about 5 or 6 months ago and love learning more about keeping his hair looking good. Living in North Idaho with black kids means I am their stylist--there is no one else to do it! Thank goodness for youtube!

@mistykempton763

Жыл бұрын

You should move. Your children are in danger with the kkk influence up there.

I’m so glad you said what you said about the different thickness and thinness of your locs because I was OBSESSING. But your hair is amazing and idk why I was trippin

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

lol yea that happens with every loc'd person I know

I'm 4C as well. Lately I've been contemplating locs. Very informative video. Love your locs & color. Great video

@BarelySaneGenius

2 жыл бұрын

Have you started your loc journey?

@MelaninQueen27

2 жыл бұрын

@@BarelySaneGenius Yes, I have. I made my one year locversary last month.

Man your locs are awesome. Same with the residency story. Had loose natural hair and it only took one time for me to have to go into hospital in middle of the nite looking like grandma Moses with a scarf on my head to say I need low maintenance hair lol. Been locked ever since and that was 10 years ago.

@TheSimpleFarmacist

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, Locs are the best. I see my loose natural friends detangling every night. I wave them goodnight and 😴 peacefully 😂

Everything in this video is 100% ACCURATE. I've been loc'd for 8 years. When she was showing the thinning locs I would've thought they were mines🤣

I'm a man and found your video very insightful and inspiring. I've contemplated locs for years, and am finally going to get mine started soon. I'm recovering from an injury and surgery, and am close to walking again normally. Soon as I retire these crutches in the next few weeks, I'm going to a loctician a.s.a.p. I've been fighting myself on what size locs I want, and the thickness of yours would be perfect for me. Not too tiny, and not too bulky. I am a larger frame guy. Thanks for your humble advice my Queen 👑❤

Best hair video I have seen, I started my locs 21 months ago and everything that you said, I can totally relate, I for one love changing my styles and I have been enjoying my locs, I so feel ya when you said either cut your loose natural hair or find something low maintenance, which is where I was at when I decided to loc my hair. Thanks for the no conditioner tip because I was wondering what I was doing wrong with my washes to have white roots when I'm done. Love your locs, the color looks great btw 👌.

@22:00 thinning locs I can relate doing the most early in my journey is the cause for my thin ends but as we know they tell the story of the journey , your locs are beautiful so let them be, peace

Your locs are really beautiful, and I found this vid so informative and helpful. I love Graham Norton too

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Ayyye! A fellow Norton lover 😄. Thanks so much for the compliment!

@adelaideallotey8651

3 жыл бұрын

I really like your hair I think we black people should not perm our hair so it can grow long either locks, braids extra

Thank you for this. I am just beginning. It took a few months for me to let the relaxer grow out. Then I went into braids. Now I am ready to start my journey!

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

You got this!

This video was by far the best one so far. I loved it and loved your positivity! Everything about your locs has happened to me and now I feel so much more confident moving forward with having them. I was about to cut them off and start over or not at all. And I love brushing my hair!! Thank you! Oh, and you’re beautiful too! Montana did good. 😁

Aww. I know about that neck pain from washing my long locks of 10 yrs. Also used Palmolive dishwashing liquid to strip it, followed by homemade natural plants and essential oils. Thanks for sharing with us.

I can’t get over how you kinda sound like you’re from the Caribbean 🥺😭

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome 😂...didn’t know I did. I’d love to live in one of the Caribbean islands one day so maybe this will help me blend right in

@queenaminabiobaku5349

3 жыл бұрын

Trueeeee...and sometimes a bit African around 3.06 to 3.11

@jennifer_loves_8766

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSimpleFarmacist I am Jamaican and I was so convinced that you were Jamaican listening to you...

@littlelala7893

3 жыл бұрын

I detect naija..are you Nigerian?

@JahleeyahKalonji

3 жыл бұрын

@@jennifer_loves_8766 yup, she sounds like a yaadi for sure

i have been doing my research on dreads and this video is what i needed. thank you so much

First of all, I love the items you list because I too had the same revelation when I started my locs. Secondly, I am so glad that you watch the Graham Norton Show because not only is it hilarious, but it is sooooo entertaining and great to watch while re-twisting locs. Much love! :)

I like how you just wore your braids. Your hair is beautiful thanks for the tips I am so grateful to God for my locs! I like how relaxed you are in your video

The stripping part made me lol. My locs have also gotten much lighter over the years too. I think it's such a cool thing, I find myself looking forward to getting lots of sun because of it

I retwist and start locs with just water and oil and they hold perfectly no need for gel or wax everrrr oil holds the exact same with no build up🙏🏾

@yvonneoy3124

3 жыл бұрын

I'm starting my locs. My loctician uses wax and oil, so far, I have not seen any buildup.

@yltnaillirb4438

3 жыл бұрын

@@yvonneoy3124 buildup takes time. Hence why its called buildup.

@shozinryu4

3 жыл бұрын

@@yvonneoy3124 Do NOT let them use wax everrrrrrr. Unless they are melting it down and using the absolute minimum ITS GONNA cause build up within the loc and then it will reharden damaging your hair. Especially at the loc bed/roots. When you wash your hair with hot water (as one should) it will cake up and become visible white chunks of wax. This can cause your hair to fall out because it blocks the hair follicle at the scalp cause the hair to basically suffocate. This will cause the scalp to shed ALL the hair in that spot and deactivate the follicle permanently causing what is known as Alopecia Areata (spot baldness). This is truth and it unfortunately happened to me. It sucks. Now I have 5 dime to nickle size bald spot around my head. And its from using wax when I had locs. I will get them again but this time they have to hide the bald patches. Lesson learned.

@shozinryu4

3 жыл бұрын

@@yvonneoy3124 A great product to use is Loc'n Curl by Damian Walters and Tight Hold by Taleel Wajeed.

@yvonneoy3124

3 жыл бұрын

@@shozinryu4 Thank you.

I didn't know you could brush locs!! I'm in the info gathering stage, just had a consult with my stylist and will begin this summer. Thanks for sharing so many helpful tips.

Beautiful! I remember when you started and girl, you've done so well. Thought you dyed it, but wow! So natural.

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Lol apparently even some of my closest friends thought I dyed to too! But thank you!

Your locs are gorgeous and you’re so pretty!

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :-)

Thank you for doing this video! I really enjoyed you. I am 57 and have had my locs for 17 years and love learning new ways to take care of my locs. I did cut mine shoulder length and love it. I have decided to go semi free form so Im only going to retwist 4 times a year. Please do more content on your hair care. :-)

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

How wonderful! I will do more hair vids

Oh wow! My locs do collect lint and I never even knew about this. I'll definitely invest in a brush. Thank you for this 🥰

You are so beautiful! I'm starting my loc journey again at 20 yrs old. Started my locs at 11yrs thru 16 yrs old. Hair was thinning cuz of twisting too much so now I know what to do this time ☺

Love your locks and your advice is on point. Ready to start my second round of locs.

I had no idea you could brush locks. I saw it literally changing while you were doing it. So awesome.

just started my loc journey two months in, and this video is really informative. love your loc color

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

welcome to the Loc fam

You're beautiful! Your hair is beautiful! Most of what you said has been my experience and I share the same ideas about my own locs...low maintenance is my motto when it comes to my hair! The thinning at the ends of your locs is nothing but the fact that they're worn out...they're the oldest parts of your hair so it's literally usually just wear and tear and there's nothing you're doing wrong...it is what it is.

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks sis! I'm team low-maintenance as well. That's why I loc'd up to begin with

I lived in Bozeman MT for 18 years and yes girl I could count us on one hand lol. Beautiful 👑.

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, it's like spotting a unicorn

I am planning to start my loc journey this weekend so I enjoy the tips you share

I love the colour of your hair, that is the colour I was thinking of dying mine when I start locking. It is amazing to hear that it is natural.

You're a natural beauty! Love your hair!

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I saw your gorgeous locs and I wanted to know how you created them. This video is packed with useful - and amusing! -information. About your thinning locs, I agree with the lady who commented that they tell the history of your journey. It looks like many of the thin areas are the same point along your locks. If you think back to the first year when they were about 4 or 5 inches long, you may remember that you were retwisting differently or more often or became obsessed with picking lint or residue out. Or you may have played with them more. Whatever you were doing, you don't do it anymore so stop worrying! You know what works for you now! As you've learned to care for them they're growing in even more beautifully. Thanks for sharing what you learned.

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I know I did a lot of things wrong when my locs were super short so that probably contributed to the thinning. But yes, I am doing a much better job now so can't wait to see what the next few years bring!

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for this video. I'm getting my starter locs soon and I'm just taking notes ahaha

I love this video. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm doing a bit of research before I loc my hair, and your advice rings true to my ears. Thank you sis!

Luv your locs sis. They remind me of my first set which I had for 11 years I’m now on my second set and 1 year in. I’m def semi free forming this set and although I had locs the first time I don’t remember them being as unruly as this set lol. But I’ve decided to accept it and let my hair do it’s thang I like the idea of retwisting just a few times a year Thanks new subbie sis!

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Wow 11 years? you're a pro in this game!

I never thought of using the Isoplus shampoo...makes sense

Starting my loc journey hopefully before the end of the year c: your video was very informative, I learned a lot

You have the most beautiful locs I've ever seen. I'm starting mine on the 16th of Sept. I'm looking forward to it!!!!!!! Thanks for the great info.

The lints for real! I keep finding them, and I’m actually gonna color my locs in an effort to lowkey hide the lints

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

I know girl...lint is so disrespectful

Now this is my hair goal for sureee!! I started mine just over 2 weeks ago and I’m happily getting used to the journey, I’m used to have long extensions to my ass, and it feels like a restart but, it was time, I said for years I’d have twists so yeah!! As for the thinning of the ends I wouldn’t worry about it, as long as I wasn’t balding/thinning at the roots! I like the tip of coiling the roots when re twisting, yesss Beautiful and so versatile, Thankyou for these tips!! 🥰🥰😘

@cloudygigi2270

2 жыл бұрын

I'm starting my journey next week Feb 11th I'm confused rather to use coils or 2 strand twist especially since I work out alot! I heard her say two strand twist.

@Lionessoflove22ko7rl

2 жыл бұрын

@@cloudygigi2270 Do what works for you, as long as you’re happy and can maintain them, InJoy the journey ✨✨

Your hair is beautiful💜. Thanks for sharing all of the knowledge you’ve gained over the years...truly helpful 🙏🏾

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching!

Very informative video. Someone once said that the wringing motion used sometimes to squeeze water out of locs whilst washing was what caused her thin locs at and near the ends.

Thank You so much fir this information. My loca are revitalized. I had my loca for about 4 years and it got to a point I could not get rid of the build up. Now my locs look so fresh and smell fresh still after 1 week

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, glad it helped you and thanks for watching!

My hair does that thinning only around my edges in the front. but I realize that it thins like that due to my diet sometimes, and stress as well. When I eat well, and get all my nutrients, the locs around my edges are better.

I had locs for about 25 years. And most of what you said I totally agree with. I would have to sleep with my hair on top of my head at night because it was so heavy. My hair was down to my gluteus maximus. I cut it many times. Now that I am 54 years old I have now started sister locs which are very small and they are taking some time to loc. My first set of long locs were thick the second set thinned into my smaller ones which was the size of that small one you showed us. However, one thing you have that I didn't was that thick thick hair as you do but no one ever knew it because it still looked so thick. Anywho, I learned some great information from your video. However, look out for the signs of too much thinning as you get older. Nevertheless, enjoy your hair I'm so jealous looking at it. They are Beautiful!!!!! When I had mine It was like a love hate thing; but I miss them so much. I still have my locs and I will let someone use them who needs hair so that's something to think about when you do cut them. Also, I found thin invisible thread and sewed my hair when it would thin out like that at the end the bottom of the locs. I would wrap the hair into the middle of the loc to strengthen it. I mean, why not you can sew other hair into your head like extensions why not fix my own hair with thread. I'm just saying. That's just me. Again, Awesome video...... And Awesome LOCS!!!!!!

I cut my locs after 3 years because of itchy scalp from buildup. The way you tell your story has made me believe in all the things I feared and doubted. Now, I feel more confident and will get my locs back. Thank you girl. Now I'll find a video of 2 or 3 twist methods of restarting the locs.

“That ain’t mine.” I LOVED this video so much 😭😭😭💕💕💕💕💕. Thank you for all these amazing tips. Will make two months when December ends.

@AshokasRoots

9 ай бұрын

I'm right at 2 months. How is your hair now?

You can start locs with coils and 2 strand twist them together if they’re long enough to help train your hair to loc faster or interlock the roots after installation.

I absolutely love the thickness of your hair ❤

i have had my locs for 8y. This is a good video. I made mine semi-freeform and by myself so my parts are 100% abstract and the size varies somewhat. Recently I have been combining them. I have combined about 1/3 of the locs so that they are thicker. Now that they are getting long, I decided that they would be stronger if they are thicker. I used a crochet hook. We will see how it goes. I also notice that after 8y of not retwisting the locs have gotten about 2x thicker on their own from base to tip. with your hair is above a 3c, locs are so easypeasy to maintain. bless up.

So true! It’s so heavy!!! Makes sense why I prefer the pineapple 🍍on top of my head lol 😂 I’ve never tried brushing it, I’ll try that! Thanks for the tips!

You can find a professional to crotchet your thinning parts and they attach them to the thicker parts and they become thick again. It’s a very common thing to do

This is so crazy because I live in Missoula, Mt. And now considering locs and I told myself in my 30's I would get some. Specifically, 30 years old. Super excited to come across this.

@TheSimpleFarmacist

2 жыл бұрын

Come on over to the Locs side!

Thank you. This is the best loc video I've seen thus far. I'm getting them in the next couple weeks. was leaning towards the comb coil method but watched further in your video where you mention the buildup when trying to keep them together. so i'll go with the 2 strand twist method. I love the size of yours too. I'm 4c mostly, some 4b I think. your tips are so helpful. Subscribed. thank you.

@TheSimpleFarmacist

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was useful

Nice video...thank you for your tips and sharing your beautiful locs with us! I thought I was doing something wrong,too, even after 13.5 years. Some of my ends still thin out so, I just started trimming my ends before they thin out too much.

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely plan on trimming once I get to 10 years.

You are so beautiful and I absolutely love your locs! I just hit 9 months 1-15-21! Really enjoyed the video and the tips! ❤

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Loc club! Before you know it, it’ll be 1, 2, 5+ years!

@NeceGomez

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I am so looking forward to it! 🙌🏽

I waited so long for this video. Thank you for sharing 😘

Loved the content. Your process for maintenance is pretty much identical to mine. My hair is a rainbow of colors from white, gray to various shades of brown...the latter from the sun. So, I’m cautious about the color of products used in my hair as well; I also don’t want the build up...causing my white and grey hair to look dinghy. I don’t use store bought conditioner; but rather use apple cider vinegar as a rinse after shampooing, but not on a regular basis. Every now and then, I’ll also use oil. I find that anything in my scalp causes more itching than normal. I’ve done a loc detox to remove product buildup a couple of times and it worked wonders. Thank goodness for KZread.🙂

4c hair makes for the best loss in my opinion. Your hair is beautiful!

I'm going to take pride in my locs as well. I had them before and cut them off when they just was at my shoulder thinking that it was the right thing to do at the time due to employment but the hell with that. I'm praying to be a God fearing Black business owner anyway so I'll be setting my own tone. But back to my locs ,I really love everything about BLACK PEOPLE taking pride in our knotty hair. It's one of a kind. It shows independence and selfworth.its just amazing...LOCSLIFE!!!

Your locs are BEAUTIFUL. You are blessed to have that color! You are beautiful as well! Thank you for sharing this information. Very valuable!!!!

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Came here before getting mine done tomorrow 😬Yours is perfect 👌🏽 God bless🙏🏽Excellent vídeo by the way😉

I'm three weeks into my loc journey because my health means I can't keep up with all the regular maintenance of loose natural hair anymore (I was natural for 9 years prior to deciding to loc my hair). I feel like all I've been watching online since then is loc advice videos 😂 I love them so far, can't wait to see where they go.

@agreatday9566

2 жыл бұрын

Would you mind sharing how it’s going for you? My health has also meant I’m not able to keep up with my hair anymore , and I told myself I need to either cut it off or loc it. I don’t want to cut it, but I’m nervous about locking!

@WanderingStardust

2 жыл бұрын

@@agreatday9566 it's honestly been great! I'm two months and a week in at this point and once you actually get over wanting to play in them and keep them looking super manicured it's so easy. Know they are GOING to look rough at the stage where they actually do start locking. My friend started mine off with a loc tool kit that had a little teaser pick thing that kind of jump started the process so I don't have experience starting straight from coils or twists. I definitely suggest starting your locs that way if possible just because they don't go through as much of the initial unraveling phase. Hope this helps!

@agreatday9566

2 жыл бұрын

@@WanderingStardust That’s super helpful!! Thanks so much for sharing how it’s been for you. And the tip about accepting the rough stage. I’m starting soon I’m so excited : )

@WanderingStardust

2 жыл бұрын

@@agreatday9566 awesome! I'm sure they'll come out great :)

I think it's the stripping of the hair with the dish liquid. You should do an aloe vera treatment on your ends. Those are the oldest part of the hair ,so its drying out and causes the breakage. You can also mend your locks with needle and thread. You have beautiful hair.

Thank you for all your great tips and demonstrations!

Thank you SO much for this very informative vlog! Your locs look amazing! Really helped me decide whether or not to try locs! So much great information! Great job. 🙏🏻

You and your locs are so beautiful 😍 For the thinning ends, instead of cutting/knotting them; I just fold them and crochet them back up the length of the loc and then roll them in my palms to secure it. I use the thinnest (since I have small locs) crochet hook with the grey handle. Hope that helps! P.S. try not to cut them unless absolutely necessary 😅

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am doing the crochet thing now as well 🙏🏾

@smilesforu92

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSimpleFarmacist cool let us know how it goes!

Beautiful locs! I've also been loc'd for 9 years and I have all the same ideas about how to care for locs. I don't ever use gel or conditioner and I don't overuse oils either, and I really feel like that's the only reason I don't have a head full of buildup. New subscriber here!

WOW ! Thank you So excited to start my loc journey

This is one small reason why we are supposed to be in tribes. Need help with this hair.

@catmations5631

3 жыл бұрын

Truth! Lol!

Just starting my locs and I’m happy to find this channel

Subscribed because I subbed at 5.55k subbies and you are GORGEOUS! Starting my loc journey soon can’t wait to see how my hair grows!

@TheSimpleFarmacist

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sis! Welcome to the Locs side

Just about fell in love when you were washing your hair and you moved your hair to reveal your face 😍😍

You’re so beautiful! Yessssss to hair and skin! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@TheSimpleFarmacist

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@aeriellguy6344

2 жыл бұрын

Your locs are gorgeous!!!

@CHill-ko9fj

2 жыл бұрын

@@aeriellguy6344 thank you!

I’m laughing because I feel your pain. I’ve been on my loc journey for more than 25 years. Everything you said was absolutely correct. I do look forward to summer though so my hair can dry quickly. The part where your LOCS thin is called shedding just like many things in nature sheds. Yes your hair color will change. My hair started out the same color as yours. But now it’s all gray and midway my back is brown. As yours will be someday. A testament to my hair growth and hair journey like the rings on a tree. Live that loc life in Montana sister.