AVOID SPRAYING WATER ON YOUR LOCS 

She is RIGHT! Spraying that water in your hair gives it a slight odor. It can be a faint smell or a strong one. I just started leaving my hair alone, applying oil to my SCALP when it feels dry and just running my fingers through my hair with my hands lightly oiled refreshes them. I only wash my hair about every 6-8 weeks. I don't use gel anymore. I retwist with foaming setting lotion to avoid build up. Locs are meant to be low maintenance and yall just be doing too much lol

My locs loves water especially in the summer months, the only reason they might start stinking is because you don’t let it dry completely

man water and oil has helped me , different things work for other folks

everyone says water your hair daily. It’s just like a plant… keep in mind not all plants need water everyday. Some plants only need water once a month or once every two months. I noticed when I stopped spraying my hair with water everyday, my hair started to feel soft and healthy. Everyone’s hair isn’t the same. What works for one person may not work for you. Learn your hair.

Experience is the best teacher, ive been locd for 17 years and theseare my fourth set of locs that are now seven yrs old ans the one thing i did differently this time is wet my hair every morning, not washing it with sops or drenching it just, spraying it with warm and sometimes cool water on hot days and my hair is thicker, healthier and thriving so i dont know why are telling people not to use water, natural hair loves water, it still locs, it wont not loc just bcaz of a bit of water bcaz our hair isnaturally dry, in an hour its dry again but looks better after spraying water like a plant that was watered in the morning, green, healthy, standing enjoying the sun. When you put water on your hair it looks much better, that is a fact

I think this is a case of different strokes for different folks. Our hair is just like a plant & needs water to flourish. In the beginning stages with both sets of my locs, watering my hair every 2-3 days is what helped my hair loc up so quick. By the 10th/11th month I was fully locked. With my first set, I free formed them & would completely soak my hair in the shower every other day. I would also spray my hair with a mix of aloe vera & distilled water that I infused with rosemary & cloves. I washed my hair once a week with raw African black soap & did an acv rinse once a month. The one time I did notice a smell was when I washed my hair late in the day & didn’t allow my hair to dry properly before going to sleep. But once I washed again, the smell was gone & I learned to only soak my hair early in the morning. I never had any other issues. My locs were super thick and healthy! So if u have a smell in your locs it’s either bc u have a build up of dirt & products in your hair or ur not allowing them to dry properly! I just started my 2nd set 3.5 weeks ago with 2 strand twists & have been soaking my hair every 2 days.. not one smell 🤷‍♀️ I don’t use any oils or products other than homemade hair teas, a black soap bar & aloe Vera.

Too each their own. I wet my hair daily and never experience the odor in any kind, no mold/mildew smell or nun. but i also follow it up with oiling my scalp to trap moisture. If your hair stink,it's because they scalp isnt washed or not washed properly and thats dirt from how long ago your really smelling

You are right. I had been spraying my hair with tap water and using oil. My hair was like straw. I went back to Rose Water/vegetable glycerin and a light Avocado oil and the moisture returned. I also went back to wearing a silk scarf went not going out and to bed. It has made a world of difference. I do wash my hair every other week because I have scalp issues when I don’t. I haven’t had a retwist in close to a year.

I am reading some of these comments and some of y'all are so rude!! She is not forcing you not to use water, she is giving her professional opinion, take it or leave it damn!!!! Thanks for sharing ma'am, this was super informative and I appreciate this FREE and PROFESSIONAL advice. Stay blessed and ignore these water obsessed trollops!!

I spray mine with Spring Water and Aloe Vera juice mix and my hair is soft and healthy. Idk what type of water y’all be using.

This is interesting. I spray my locs 3/4 times a week with water and essential oil mix and follow it with a very light oil. My hair is soft and flourishing.

For those who are allergic or just don't like the smell of roses. Distilled water with fenugreek seeds, coriander, and/or basil seeds. Bowl for 20 mins or let it sit overnight. Mix with strained organic aloe vera juice and an oil, whichever one works for your hair type, and a few essential oils. Have been doing this for quite a while; Moisturizes my hair really well.

Water is hydration. Misting the hair does wonders for health and growth.

I've had locs for 12yrs now. I simply wash shampoo, use twisting gel to roll every 4-6wks and oil with hair food or coconut oil period! My locs are healthy and have never had buildup. Up until a few months ago is when I happened on locs videos on RU-vid and as I began to watch I saw all these dos and don'ts.....its not broke so I ain't fixing it!

Me seeing this 2mins after spraying my locs with water mixed with black castor oil 👀

I use half aloe vera water and half distilled water every morning… my locs are in good shape, so far✌🏾

Guys, To combat smell 1. Make sure your locs are COMPLETELY DRY and 2. use distilled water and essential peppermint oil in a spray bottle. Peppermint has anti fungal properties and will help fight the bacteria that is causing the smell. If it’s gotten as bad as to stink though you might want to detox first. ✨Also bonus tip, it works great to relive headaches, pain, itchiness, soreness, cold symptoms and can act as a deodorant. I usually rub a little on my underarms after a shower before bed and use a aluminum free deodorant during the day. Stay great everyone🤎

ROSE WATER IS STILL WATER!💧 I add conditioner and oil to my water bottle and spray my hair with that. My hair is very moisturized and smells great👍🏾

My daughter had, what sounds like the same issue you have, with your thyroid. She was on the same medication. They said she would have to be on the pill for the rest of her life. She’s 31 and special needs, high functioning. I took her off of all caffeine. We dialed back as far as we could on white processed sugar and basically changed her diet and how she moves throughout the day. The Graves caused her to drop a load of weight too fast. She was on meds for 6 months and is now med free. It could be something as simple as something you may be eating. I don’t care what they say, caffeine is not good and all the sugar from various spots was creating all kinds of havoc. Good luck. Be well and stay safe. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. 💜

Aloe Vera juice is good. It works for me. No jelly, it's all liquid. No "regular water".

Happy belated birthday Yannie, as you navigate another year around the sun, may this new year be phenomenal. PEACE AND BLESSINGS!

She’s right. For me personally I was misting because that’s what others with locs way longer than me told me to do but I noticed my hair started to get dry fast as soon as I started misting. Then my scalp started getting super itchy and flaky. I did some research and I’ve heard some ppl say water makes their hair dry too so I stopped misting my hair and it hasn’t been super dry and itchy since then.

I use aloe Vera water and it really moisturizes my hair .. also look out for HARD WATER I live in Florida so I have to be careful

Rose water is still water 💧

Ok so no water…so what are you supposed to do?

This helped me so much, thank you yannie 💓💓 the more I I watch your videos the more I realize that less = better for locs. This video really opened my eyes

It’s so nice to hear from you again Yannie. You’re right, as usual. 😁

Love you Yannie! Wishing you healing

I use aloe Vera juice with a few drops of rosemary and peppermint. Then I seal it with black castor oil

I love using aloe Vera juice. I get it from Walmart and it’s 100% juice. It’s in the health section. I spritz it on my hair when I braid up my hair, after I wash, I get the excess water out then spray the aloe Vera on my scalp and shafts then follow up with a castor oil/lavender oil mixture. I love it

Blessings to all, I have been Blessed by having Yannie and Jimmy touch my hair and my life! I have been using the Rosewater and vitamin E oil, and just let me say, the difference in my Locs is AMAZING ❤ Your videos are so informative. Thank you and Jimmy for allowing me to be able to say that "My LOCS has been touched by THE BEST"💕💕 Happy Birthday Queen 🥰💕

I’m praying that your healing is coming along well.

OMG!!! I missed you GIRL!!!! I am so glad to see you Yannie!!!!

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a video from you, you sound great and I’m happy that it your busy. Thank you for taking the time doing the video’s you have educated me on how I should take care of my loc. Many blessings to u.

I spray my scalp will aloe Vera juice, in the winter months especially, then massage my oil into my scalp. Then, don’t be mad, I brush down from my scalp to the end of the loc to make sure I’m spreading the oil more evenly without having to spray directly onto the loc. I do this every other Friday depending on how my scalp feels. I wash once a month. I workout regularly so once a month minimum for washing is necessary. My hair and scalp are loving me right now with this regimen.

I use a small amount of aloe vera juice mixed with water in a spray bottle as a moisturizer for my locs. I found that adding one drop of an essential oil like tea tree or peppermint helps the mixture last longer and prevents mold/bacteria growth within the bottle. I also use this mixture for my loc maintenance. I’m not 100% sure but I think aloe vera juice is water soluble to some degree. I assume this because I’ve never experienced product build-up or flakiness with aloe Vera juice even when using it alone. Someone fact check me about that. The aloe vera juice I use is by the brand “Lily of the Desert” for anyone willing to try. Blessings :)

Thanks for sharing and the good info and confirmation of thoughts we've been thinking! With patience - sending healing & health to all!

I have been following you for years now. You always say keep it simple and that’s exactly what I do- regular castor oil and rose water and retwist as less as possible!!! Disrespectful locs☺️☺️☺️ always!

My loctician gave me a steam with blended mint and advacado and my scalp felt so soft and moisturizerised. She said I didn't have to put anything in my hair for around 2wks and she was right it still had moisture.

Wonderful to “see” you, Yannie. Thank you for this video. Hmm, yes, I was overdoing the Rosewater and Vitamin E oil spray/mist. 🙄 Blessings to you and Jimmy. 💕🙏🏾💕

I spray my hair daily with a water and oil mixture and it works wonders my hair gets really dry even as a loose natural so i have too

I live in Colorado, I have to spray my hair with rose water often. Colorado is dry dry and I have eczema. I see ppl saying once a month 😳no sah.

Yannie your health is more important .. You taking Care of yourself and getting well; being alive is the opportunity when the right time prevail !!! You 1st Take care~

Thanks for the info. Praying everything works out well with your treatment.

I use a mix of aloe vera juice and orange blossom water, it works great! You could use orange blossom water by itself if you wanted to, it’s made the same way as rosewater, just with different blossoms! Very moisturizing and smells great.

Omg I love my rose water or so I thought. Cause after everything she said here I noticed with mine & my daughter hair. I was in Denial from all the misinformation but no joke I Gree with what she's saying from personal experience. Thanks for the loc love, information, and recommendations

Your hands are beautiful Yannie, thank you so much for the no water tip, I’ll stop, picked up some rose water today! Thank you.

Thank you for sharing and for the information, beautiful work, gifted hands❤️ praying all goes well with your procedure(s)🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

Hi Yannie, I pray you are recovering well. I want to send a word of thanks for all your information as my hair is really disrespectful and feel good. I am not over manipulating my hair like in the past and I really notice the difference.

I have used aloe vera water before in my locs! I'd put it in a continuous spray bottle mixed with an oil like lavender oil and spray it on my locs. Loved the way it made my locs feel. I'd recommend mixing it with an oil if you don't like the scent of aloe vera (I didn't).

So wtf am i supposed to do 😂

Thank you Ms. Yannie for sharing this info. I'm still in my beginning stages of my locs - only 4months. There is so much misinformation on social media/RU-vid for healthy locs. Grateful to hear your tips about keeping hair healthy instead of just looking healthy. 🙌💛🌻

I do make an rosemary aloe water, I use rosemary and simmer and cool, strain and use the cool water to blend with the aloe gel from leaf. I do use a cheese cloth and strain mix four times to remove any pieces till liquid is clear and refrigerate. I do feel it helps my hair stay soft, but I can understand over watering and having a smell.

The best locs have seen people do use water and it works wonders

I use pre made aloe vera juice (it doesn't have clumps in it) and I mix it with filtered water, rosewater and add a couple essential oils and I love it! It's moisturizing and nice on the scalp and leaves my hair feeling soft

My daddy had the same procedure. You will do well!! Feel better soon

Yanni greetings from North Carolina. I have been using aloe vera juice. I go in Walmart sometimes it's in the juice section and sometimes it's in the pharmacy section near the laxative🤭. It doesn't leave a smell in my hair and my hair grows I just spread oil my scalp. No odor to my hair. Thank you so much for your knowledge of hair and locks

Get the guts from the aloe plant.(the gel) place it in the blender with a tad bit of water. Blend until it’s extremely frothy. Pour in a strainer ( it takes a while) let the aloe water flow through slowly. Place in a spray bottle and store in the refrigerator with the spout turned off ( it will leak out) spray in hair rubbing to distribute evenly. You can add lavender oil or a carrier that’s good for your hair.

I only spray rose water on my loc's when I oil my hair up. I never just spray water on my hair. Thank you for this video..🙏🏽🙏🏽 for you and your family.

There is a lot of rude comments. All she is saying is not to just spray water ALONE in your hair. Water alone will cause mildew, which is common since to me…..

Hey Yannie! My wife just started her locs and found that she's allergic to rose water so she now use aloe vera juice mixed with either vitamin e oil or grapeseed oil and it moisturizes her hair pretty good.

Since December 2020, I have only used rose water and vitamin E as you suggested at my first session with you and Jimmy and it has made a world of difference with the moisture level in my locs. In addition, I have been drinking 3 liters of spring water a day and that has also increased the moisture level in my body and migrated to my locs. I enjoy your videos because they are educational, as well as, entertaining. I hope to be able to book an appointment during your next cycle in New Jersey, as I have a newly diagnosed condition known as ‘drop foot’ which affects the nerves in my back and I was just fitted with a leg brace to assist me with walking. I’m not comfortable with it yet and am afraid of falling at this time. When you and Jimmy return to NJ, with the assistance of physical therapy, I should be able to book and attend a loc session. Please know that you are in my prayers and I know your health will improve through the gifted hands of your specialist and the well wishes of your family and friends. Your attention to my locs has made a world of difference with their current condition that allows me to skip a session and control with the regimen that you outlined for me since December 2020. I will have to wash my scalp in March only because I have been very active and I was sweating a lot. From the bottom of my heart, I’m very thankful that I found you and Jimmy to bless my locs .

I have just started mixing rosewater with alo Vera juice a few drops of rosemary and tea tree oil. It has not left my hair feeling even more dry than it was when I started. But, I also put extra dark castor oil on my scalp after spraying my locs. I have been using the extra dark castor oil to assist with my scalp condition ( eczema). Previously, I would only use rosewater mixed with drops of whichever oil I want to add to moisturize my locs. And I normally would spray this after washing & drying my locs, and when my hair is feeling crunchy. But I tried the rosewater mixed with alo Vera juice ( not the gel ) to see if it will decrease crunchy hair syndrome during winter. So far, so good!!!

Trini ppl can't hide ...🇹🇹 love your videos

I’ve been natural for 7 years before deciding to loc my hair. I’ve been loc for 8 months, and realised a lot of my routines that I formed when I was natural I no longer have to do. I watched this video a month ago, stopped spraying with water and switched to Rose Water (a few drops of Tea Tree oil) and my hair has been amazing since. I want disrespectful hair 😂

Funny story, I was referred to watch you from a Facebook group, where I asked a question about a damp mildew smell coming from my locs.. and as I'm watching your video, you described what I was talking about to the tee.. But you know you have some that are ignorant and rather criticize then not to just say a word. But, I'm thinking the smell is coming from washing, styling and not fully drying out my hair. And throwing it right into a style. My hair is passed my mid back, and right by the base line of my behind...and I have that coolie, curly type hair. My locs are not too small nor too thick, but I have alot of hair similar to the client in this video but longer... I am most definitely going to be following you and I hope to learn some things.

I use fresh aloe Vera water/juice and tea tree oil. I don’t know if i am right or wrong but it has done my hair pretty well. When it starts to feel crunchy i spray my scalp using a mist spray bottle so that there isn’t too much. Thanks for all of your tips. It is all very much appreciated! Peace

I’m freeforming or semi and I use this brand called freetheroots natural black owned. They have this mist with aloe leaf juice abs essential oils they also have natural soaps for hair too. I’d recommend it to anybody with locs or natural hair in general.

Beautiful beautiful Queen. Another wonderful work Yannie 🥰

I have been using Aloe Vera juice for 6 yrs and my hair stays moisturized. I mix in vitamin e oil/black castor oil. I love it!

Aloe Vera juice, rose water, lavender oil, and vitamin e oil.

Hi Yanni Happy Belated Birthday. I have sister loc and use rose water with jojoba oil. Have had my locs for 6 years. That was the best advice I took from your videos. Also try getting your rose water from the Indian stores. A lot cheaper than Amazon. Sending prayers to you.

Thank you Yannie! this made a lot of sense to me for my dryness 😦

Sending you positive vibes, light, and wellness! love, peace, & sunflowers.

Right on time (as usual)... Thanks again Yannie...💖💖💖

Water alone does dry the hair, you have to seal your hair afterwards with an oil of your choice. Black Jamaican castor is great.

I love aloe Vera juice for my hair. I started using it prior to locking my hair up and I’ve been a fan for 7 years. I recommend it. I waver between rose water or aloe juice. For now I do have water, glycerin and oil in a spray bottle and that works just the same for me.

I recently stopped using tap water on my baby locs & I use rose water. I also like to spray my roots with spring water when retwisting. It makes a hell of a difference & also depending where we all are around the world… the water has all those harsh metals & what not which is bad for the skin & hair but also overall body.

I mix aloe vera juice with rose water (equal parts) and my oil mix sweet almond vitamin E and some essential oils. Sometimes when I run low I add some spring water to stretch it a little. I usually spray my hair right before a shower so my follicles open up and absorb everything better.

Thank you so much for this video Yannie! I messed up my first set of locs doing way too much and using the wrong oils. Bless ❤️

I started my lock journey in may.I spray with homemade rose water and herbal tea infusion of rosemary,cloves,mint,and yucca. And I also use fresh aloe water I make myself .I use coconut and castor oil mix or hemp/coconut mix both with essential oils rosemary,mint,lavender , lemon and cedar wood. I used all of this when my hair was in protective styles for years.After the pandemic I decided to try something new. Getting to know my hair has been liberating .I did start making human hair locs myself so that I could use them if I wanted to dye my hair at the ends at some point as I don’t want to dye my own hair . I wear a hat to protect them from odours when working instead of head wraps. As I have always had long hair having it short has been a struggle but watching it change and grow has been worth it .I wash every two weeks to refresh and use flax seed t retwist this is great as it makes your hair so sot and can be revived when I spray with rose water.Your videos are great and I learn so much from them.whenever I feel frustrated I put one on.Thanks O

I use clove water hair and scalp is doing good👍🏽

I absolutely love your nails Yannie

Yes Yannie great advice

Hello I am living in Jamaica I watch your video an you is bless god is with you

Your videos are very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

I can't use rose water. I spritz my hair with water, and then I rub a little bit of vitamin e oil on my locs. I've been doing this twice a week for 3yrs. No problems. Everyone scalp and locs are different.

Luv You! I do use an Aloe Juice, I luv it, I just spry my scalp and locs and im done! I might do this 3-4 times a month, Anything I use in my hair has to have aloe in it and coconut oil. I have used castor oil to.

Happy Birthday Queen 👑

Filet and blend about a palm sized piece of aloe Vera with 16-20oz of rose water or Distilled water and a little bit of fresh lime juice. Strain and bottle, it's good for about 3-5 days outside the fridge, a solid 2 weeks in. I mainly use it for maintenance, as aloe tends to hold and protect, while also holding in natural moisture. I feel like listening to your body is important; if your scalp is dry, oil it. If your scalp is to oily and built up, wash it. If your hair is growing slow and brittle, you need to DRINK more water and examine habits. In some cases, changing your diet can help to solve some hair and scalp conditions.

Thank you Yannie for another educational video

Hi, Happy belated birthday! Can wait to see you in GA!!

Saying a prayer that everything will be alright!

Hope all is well Ms. Yannie thank you so much for everything you post I have learned so much since I don't go get my hair twisted as often I can truly see a difference in my locs. They are growing so good now and I don't worry about neatness anymore. Thank you my Queen!!!! Peace and Blessings ❤️

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 What can I say other than BEAUTIFUL ❤️

Love seeing you again. Happy Belated Birthday

When the student is ready the teacher will appear. Some people won't listen. I spray my Locs with Rosewater with a few drops of Peppermint oil a couple times a month if needed. Thanks Yanni. Jackie Florida 👍

I use aloe plant that I have growing in my home with water and vitamin E, peppermint oil and lemongrass oil and a little castor oil and a little apple cider vinegar it’s mixed in a spray bottle 🤷🏾‍♀️no bad smell, and it works great at keeping my dandruff under control

Thanks so much for this my daughters hair always smells after a while and l wonder why it’s water. Though it’s very hard as we live in an area that rains all the time but gonna see if it makes a difference. I’m going to be buying lots of rose water for her now. It truly makes sense thank you thank you. Even made her watch this so she knows. Thanks Yannie much blessings…x

I’m experiencing everything you described in this video.