I've been looking for someone with REAL low density hair like mine! I am inspired by you and your journey. I am a diy loc'r and I too feel like a loctician would try to discourage me. I am 11 months in my journey and I have zero regrets! Blessings to you and thank you for your content.
I celebrate your bravery in sharing your scalp issues and love your newfound confidence! I have low density hair and have now been loc'ed 2 years. Some of the issues you spoke about, i have dealt with, but it's great to discover and walk in self-acceptance now! Wonderful video, beautiful locs!
Love your comment! Thank you so much❤❤❤. Yes it is a wonderful thing to walk in self-acceptance and make peace with whatever it is that we are dealing with.
I have a sensitive scalp, low density hair and psoriasis. It took me years to get a diagnosis and I figured it out myself. Had a test to confirm it with a dermatologist and they gave me Nizoral shampoo and medicated cream to apply. I also cut a lot of sugar, coffee and foods I was having reactions to from my diet. I take a multivitamins high vitamin B complex, primrose oil, star flower oil,iron, zinc & super green vegetables 🥬. Eating and drink alot of green vegetables in my diet really strengthen my hair. Kale, spinach, leafy greens, broccoli 🥦 and drinking more water. Emu oil is a lighter alternative oil to use instead of castor oil (thicker oil) which I noticed helped my hair grow back. Washing my hair more regularly Using a filter on my shower to combat hard water or just having a spray bottle of distilled water/boiled water cooled down. Low tension Massaging my scalp Adding Avocado 🥑 mixes or avocado oil to my hair when I condition.
You are so spot on!!!! So much useful information right here. Thank you so much❤❤❤. I'm already implementing some of these and I will be sure to note and implement the rest. But these right here? Wow, thank you dear. You are amazing 🙂
@@tinnuola ❤️Thank you for making the video because I’m planning on locing my hair. It’s great to see visible examples of low density hair in loc’s. Help me envision how my hair will be with loc’s.
Ive always loved locks but because I have thin hair I’ve been afraid to lock. Today I finally twisted my hair and can’t wait to see how it turns out. Thank you for this
I had the same concern and I also thought it would be a high maintenance style, something I wasn’t doing in my 50s🤨 I kept delaying the journey, and one day after freshening my braids (my biweekly ritual for the past 5yrs) I decided I may as well loc it since I’m spending the same amount of time on maintenance... I figured I’d make the sections larger like I did with the braids and breakage/thinning from the weight (as they grew) wouldn’t be an issue... Best decision I’ve ever made!!! much less maintenance than braids, especially since I only retwist every 3 to 4 months... sometimes your hair grows faster than others so retwisting helps to prevent bonding/marrying aka “Congo’s”.... the key I found is minimal products (no creams/wax/or thick gels) and quarterly retwist... I still wash weekly and maintain the health, but I had to train myself to keep my hands out of my hair (hand in hair syndrome, it’s a thing😂) and let my locks do what they want to do. The only suggestion I would make is to go smaller in loc size than you think because as they mature they can thicken up almost three times the siz😳 then you’ll have to separate some. Good luck to you✌🏾💜
I can't thank you enough for this remarkable video. This has to be the BEST EVER!!!!!!!!! I applaud you jumping right in and taking charge of your own journey.
Your voice & spirit are so gentle & loving. I applaud your confidence & right attitude towards your hair and life itself!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom❤️
I thoroughly enjoyed your honesty and it was refreshing to see the confidence you exhibit. Your advice is great and realistic and I’m even more excited than before after watching your journey
Omg you are such an inspiration. I loved your words of affirmation at the end. You’re right, comparison is the thief of joy. You are the perfect example of being and loving who you are. Thank you so much!!!
Yes! Comparison is the THIEF of joy in every situation. We need to remind ourselves daily and believe me, when you stop comparing, you get this magical peace that you can't explain because you have come to terms with embracing your uniqueness and not wanting another person's uniqueness. You just love yourself unconditionally 🙂. Thank you so much for your kind words ❤️ ♥️ 🙏🏽
This video is so beautiful and wholesome! I totally love how you've embraced your hair and your locs journey, regardless of the challenges here and there. Watching this 2 years after and feeling very encouraged!
I also have scalp issues and am on my second set of locs by personal choice. My temporal areas and the napes of my neck are where I see the greatest issue but those areas are a part of who I am as a whole and they are still loved. I wish they could find a cure but since, to my knowledge, there isn’t one, I have to love myself and my hair even more because if I don’t who will? Thank you for your bravery in showing your scalp issues because doing so inspires others. Rock on, Queen or should I say, Loc on, Queen?!
Honestly, I agree with you. I have tried several things to regrow the affected regions including using the irestore helmet (which didn't work). I have come to terms with the situation and I also want to stop experimenting. I do have an appointment next month with a dermatologist and I think I can predict what she will tell me. But either way, as you said, I'm embracing it. I am also sticking with plan B which is hiding the bald spots and if it gets worse, I'm willing to embrace plan C (which is returning to wigs). Life moves on! I still have my Life. Thank God for life and I love your comment! Thank you for your comment, much love❤️❤️❤️
Yes, my sis! We have to constantly remind ourselves to stay in our lane and run our race without getting distracted by other people's race. We are so unique. Oh, how I celebrate uniqueness!🙂 Thank you so much for watching and commenting❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your video. I too have low density and fine hair. I have always wondered if I should even start locks, You have given me hope that I will be just fine, There are not many videos that truly demonstrate low density locks. Your locks are beautiful. thanks for sharing.
I'm trying to take the leap! I have thought about locs off and on foe years. Over the years my hair has thinned and is low density. I truly appreciate your video. Its going to be critical in my decision making. I had concern and asked, the Universe heard and you answered. Thank you for representing! I'm probably the oldest in your comments. Love the boldness of young women. Only live once, Live free, Do what you want. You and your hair are beautiful. Thank you! 🤗💖
@@clarissajones5636 you are most welcome and thank you for your beautiful comment. Anyone and everyone is welcome here regardless of age. As long as we are dealing with the same condition, we can all gather here, hug and support each other, while looking for ways to make it better🤗🤗🤗
My Sister Great Video. I to have Low Density Hair and I'm embracing it with Love, Gentleness, and (No Concern of What Others) may say about it. Also your hair is "Beautiful" and growing how it should in it's Unique way. Please continue to make Videos others like myself can learn and be encouraged by it . Thank you so much. GOD Bless You And Your Family. 🙌🏾
Amen! God bless you too. Thank you so much for your comment. It is so encouraging. And I will be making more videos knowing now that I'm not alone in this low density hair journey. There are people out there that have 'unique' hair like ours😉. Thanks again dear
Your hair looks great have you tried using horsetail herb, rosemary essential oil, garlic oil works great as does clove oil and star Anise try adding them to a oil and applying daily. I had a bald spot the size of a golf ball that is now 2 inches long and growing also, thanks for the tips on DIY locs planning on installing my own soon.
Awwww, thank you so much for the tips. I'm pulling out my note pad and writing all down🙂. I currently use an oil mixture that contains rosemary oil. I used to apply clove water (plus some other things) before every wash but I stopped a while ago. I'm going to look into the herbs you mentioned. Thank so much🤗❤️🤗❤️
Thanks for sharing your journey. Your Locs are getting healthier & look beautiful! If you haven’t already started since these pics, I would use silk or satin head bands, bonnets, scarves & pillowcases bc the other fabrics are too rough & cause friction on hair & hairline🥰 💡
That is such a good tip thank you so much❤️. I do not go to sleep without a satin head cap and I use silk pillow cases strictly. You won't catch me in bed without those 2 items🙂.
I'm natural have been for years, I found this video because I'm about to start my loc journey this year, my hair is really thin and I'VE TRIED EVERYTHING! 🤣 Locs are my last resort and if they don't work I'm shaving my hair, this video gives me hope I'm gone try( Lord help me) to be patient I wanna wear my real hair it's been yrs and I had a perm then love the video ❤, yours are coming along beautifully 🥰🙏🏾 blessings
Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗. Same here! My second alternative is to cut it all off but so far, I'm enjoying it FOR REAL. Welcome to the Thin-Loc tribe! We appreciate the thick loc'd ladies but we need more people like ourselves to have locs so we can share ideas together. I can't wait for you to join😉
Favorite video I've watched while getting ready to start my loc journey! Thank you for this video it relieved some of my fears and I'm ready to embrace my own unique journey. Love hearing how much you love your locs, I'm excited for that same feeling.
Wow your hair is truly striving, it looks great. I also have locs and a fine texture. You are absolutely correct..less is more. I was scared that my hair would break because I recently had a baby, but I have found a mixture that has truly helped my hair maintain its moisture, and it's growth and it's thicker as well.
That's wonderful! It's always best to stick with what works. Do not be tempted to try new or trendy products in the market, and I am more than convinced based on my current routine that less is truly more! Thank you so much for your comment♥️♥️♥️
I have scalp acne too and struggled with it for years! Just recently I’ve found out that grape seed oil is what works for me. I don’t use medicated shampoos or anything I jus wet my scalp with water and then oil it with the grape seed oil (I mix it with Jamaican black castor oil) and it works perfectly! Hope this helps!
Thank you so much. Ofcourse, that would be helpful and I can implement it if the acne ever returns but luckily for me, they've completely disappeared. In regards to shampoo, do you mean you don't use any shampoo at all?
You are very welcome🤗. And yes you can loc your hair. Find someone who isn't afraid to do it for you. You can do what I did, use 2 strand twist to begin, which means anyone who can 2 strand twist can do it for you. You can go to a braider to start it. Tell them to use a parting that would make your hair appear as full as possible.
You have a beautiful spirit and you are a beautiful young lady with or without a full head of hair/ locs! Love your spirit and thanks for your honesty and sharing your story with us. My hair is thin in the top and along my edges very similar to yours but I'm grateful that I have some hair. In everything give thanks.💞
Thanks so much dear I have just the same hair as you but you just give me so much courage to continue with my locks. Thanks so much for the advice. God bless you
Please try onion juice and rice water. Apple cider vinegar rinse too will also help. It will improve texture and cleanse buildup. Read about it and you will find a lot of tutorials on RU-vid. Thank you. All the best. You've taught me a lot about confidence and appreciation. God bless you
Thank you so much😘😘😘. Yes! I have tried them all🙂, but maybe not long enough. I remember the acv caused a flare up on my scalp but that could have been due to a wrong measurement. I will definitely be touching on all of them in the future again. God bless you too. I appreciate your comment ❤
I will recommend you wash ur hair with natural black soap straight from Africa, cos my daughter had that with her hair but after using black soap it's growing.
Black soap straight from Africa? I didn't think about that. When my issue started, I purchased one made by someone based in USA. It made my issue worse; since then, I didn't go near another black soap. But you are so right, I should probably purchase the raw one from Africa. Thank you so much for that suggestion🤗.
Hi. New UK sub. Thanks for your video. Very informative. My hair is very much similar in appearance to yours. (5 months locd) 3 days ago. My problem is due to an under active thyroid. I would love to colour my hair, but don't want to make the problems worse. From your experience, do you think the colour hides the patches well??? Thanks in advance 😘
Thank you so much for subscribing. Welcome to the family🤗🤗🤗. Originally, when I freshly dyed my locs, the bald spots were less noticeable due to the colour I used (honey blonde). The colour of the scalp and the box dye were kinda closer in range, causing a funny illusion, compared to a black coloured hair. But with time, as the black strands grew out of the scalp, I started to notice the bald spots again. You will almost think the spots got bigger but no. However, I have also observed the exact opposite reaction with some people who have dyed their locs. I think it all depends on the colour of your scalp and the dye you choose to use.
Thank you so much for your advice❤❤❤. I have tried them all in the past but probably not long enough to see results. I will be trying them again in the near future.
Thank you for this video. I have low density but it not to bad. Just started my locs 3 wks ago this is my 2nd set. What oils an shampoo do you recommend?
Thank you for watching🤗. If you have a healthy scalp with no issues, my advice is to keep it as simple as possible. Stick with light oils like jojoba, avocado oil, grapeseed oil etc. You can use any shampoo of your choice, preferably sulphate free shampoos.
Thank you so much for your advice. The problem with only separating and waiting too long before a retwist is the roots starts to detach from the loc, which causes the locs to be thinner than usual and in the long run detach. I'm yet to lose a loc, but lately, I've been so busy and have not had the time to retwist, so it appears as if I'm about to lose 2 to 3 locs.
Thanks for sharing. this was me years ago...on my second journey..i decided to do smaller parts..because as they grew..the loc was so small but the parts had too much hair..which started to grow outside the loc..horrible..i cannot use oils or it will look like cradle cap..you do have to do what works for you
Thank you so much for this video my hair has been falling out a good bit after having my baby and i wasnt sure how the dreads would look because of my thin hair
Thank you!🤗 Give it time, and it will loc. At the beginning of my loc journey, I usually retwist my locs to the very tip. I use the tiny metal pins to hold the root as well as the tip in place. I believe one of my old posts on IG will show you what I mean. If you are unable find one, send me a direct message on instagram, and I will send a pic to you
I am so grateful that you've shared your journey with us... When did you color your locs? how many months into the journey was it? I just started my journey and I really miss color but I am trying to avoid dry and damaged locs. Please respond.
Thank you so much for watching🤗🤗🤗. I'm glad you found it useful. I coloured my locs around the 11th to the 12th-month mark using a box dye (I strictly followed the instructions). As long as you don't over-bleach your hair and ensure that your locs stay hydrated, there won't be a problem.
Thank you so much for your comment🤗🤗🤗. Black rice? Hmm, that's new to me. I have tried rice water in the past, using plain white rice. I will have to research into using black rice. ❤
Fuck it’s so strange that your story is exactly like mine as in exact exact I have low density locs got locs before but guy ised too much wax and so much negativity from people I then removed them but I’m here 9months in and trying it out again I’m just insecure cause they are only 57 and not very full not much volume but I know better days are coming if I’m patient they will look better
Wow, that's so wonderful. Good to have you here🤗🤗🤗. I remember when I started my locs, the hairstylist advised that I should only have 50. I thought otherwise. I wanted 100. But now I understand why she insisted on 50. I ended up getting about 95, but there's this constant fear that my locs may break off at some point because they are so thin due to balding in the crown and front region. The back is perfect. Even with my low density, 95 locs wouldn't have been a problem, so I'm hoping that the dormant follicles wake up with time, else down the line, I may have to combine some of the locs in the front. So it's a good thing that you have only 57, and yes with time, it would appear fuller.
@@tinnuolayeah you're welcome I wish I could send you a photo and show you my journey I do have loc for 19 years but I cut it because of the belief I think but I'm in first church now and they are okay with the lock so I started over back again I wish I could show you a photo girl my hair was thin after I lose my locks and then using the remedy that I told you it has been thicken back
@@simpleme6183 If you don't mind, please show them to me 🙂. You can send a message to my Instagram page @TINNUOLA. I have used all of the above and currently still use them on my locs itself. Currently, I'm experimenting with a product but once that finishes, I will resume using my oil mix on my scalp. Because my hair is so thin, I use castor oil but I have to mix it first, so it's not too heavy on the strands.
@@tinnuolaIt sounds weird but, yes. I use to have locs years ago but, the hair loss from alepicia was to great and I had to cut them off. I love locs and I miss having them. When I came across your channel, you gave me a little hope that I can have my locs while also healing my scalp.
@@MsZaneta123 Yes you can begin again as long as you are working towards looking for solutions to the issue, and as long as you will be maintaining your locs yourself with a lot of care (as I do). You can also find a loctitian who doesn't care about loc neatness but cares about the health of your scalp, which means when it's time to retwist, they won't be placing any type of tension on your hair🤗🤗🤗
@@tinnuola Whew! That's a relief! Now I have to find a loctician that will do it. I have experience with doing my own hair so that won't be a problem. Thank you for the advice. I will keep you posted.
Thanks dear❤️. That's so true! I didn't bleach them. That's really bad for any type of hair. Instead I used box dye and thoroughly followed the directions.. I have done this only once. Surprisingly, the dyed parts appear thicker than the black ones growing out at the moment. I think I know why, I will probably snap a close picture and upload it on my Instagram. I will also explain why I feel it appears thicker in another video.
