Starter Loc Style Tutorial Gone Wrong | WTF is Wrong With my Hair?! | Emotional Breakdown on Camera

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The last few weeks have been HARD, y’all! My scalp has been going crazy. Since filming this video I’ve gotten closer to determining the cause of this issue and it’ll be explained more in depth in my next video. While the bantu knots did not help the problem (as I explained), that style was not the main reason nor the only reason that my hair is breaking like this. The allergy symptoms in this video are a hint. I’m working with my doctor to determine the cause and rule out the various possibilities. As always, I want to give y’all the REAL, never a filtered version of the truth. I hope this very vulnerable moment for me, is received well by you all.
Let’s connect on IG! / c.grayton
TIMESTAMPS
01:29 - Tutorial Begins
02:22 - “Something’s not right” - panicking
03:33 - Breakdown
06:06 - A close-up of the problem
06:55 - My initial plan
07:20 - Lessons learned
08:00 - more tears :(
About me: I'm a natural hair stylist/loctician during the day and CEO of a natural hair care company called Froetry (www.froetry.com). I have worn my 4c hair short for years as I love how it brings out my facial features. However, I am now growing my locs and I'm excited to show you all the journey and how I navigate what some people consider the "awkward/ugly stages". It does not have to be awkward or ugly!
Other videos you might enjoy:
Starter Locs: Dos & Donts from a Loctician ( • Starter Locs: Dos & Do... )
All About My Starter Locs | Thoughts As a Loctician ( • All About My Starter L... )
Check Out My Amazon Storefront to shop my most-used hair/beauty products & tools, plant mom essentials, tech gadgets, and more!:
www.amazon.com/shop/froetry
Current Subscriber Count: 704
Products I love to use on my locs:
Froetry "Ooh Baby" Hair Growth Serum
Froetry "Believe It's Butta"
Shop here: www.froetry.com/discount/court
Tools I Use for RU-vid:
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Keep up with me:
Instagram: www.instragram.com/c.grayton
Business: / froetry
Hair page: / hairgoalswithcg
FAQ:
Loc Start Date: 9/11/2020
My starter locs started with two-strand twists with interlocking. I now palm roll.
Location: Washington, DC
Natural hair,4c hair,Starter locs,Locs,Dreadlocks,Interlocking,Short tapered hair,Interlocs,Tips to grow locs,Starter locs tips,short locs,hair breakage

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@OmriIzula 3 года назад

Locs aren’t about perfection! Let go of the sense of control and let the locs be. You can fix your parts as much as possible but they will still do what they want 😭

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

That's so real! 😩 I'm just so early on in my journey that I never expected these issues. If you see my parting style @hairgoalswithcg you can see what I mean; I am a perfectionist for real 😅 lol

@meeksjjm 3 года назад

I’m late but forreal though! I was looking hard trying to see what was wrong then when she picked that little piece 😩😆😆girl bye her hair looks goodt

@LovettbalngoodsLLC 2 года назад

Yes 🙌🏾. I said the same thing !!

@guardiansofthegalaxy4624 3 года назад

Your hair looks really healthy. If you continue to let it grow out the hair will grow back into the loc in a few months. This would be a great opportunity to showcase your oils and how it works to repair your hair.🙂

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Thank you! Yes I've definitely been applying my oils daily!

@keyonajacobs7921 3 года назад

I love your whole life right now because of how vulnerable your being with your journey. Today I will be starting my locks and it's because of you.

@capriahinnant1373 3 года назад

I love how honest you’re being. You are great as a person and even if you cut your locs I’d still watch you. Keep your head up Boo.❤️❤️

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I'm really here for all of this support. It makes it so much easier!

@Mrs.Puddin 3 года назад

We need honesty!! I'm doing starter locs and I appreciate you sis!! Cause your mistake will teach me.

@treehugginki 2 года назад

I'm so grateful for you making this video because I am literally in that position right now. When my locks were started I knew that a perfect square base would be the healthiest option for my hair instead I allowed the loctician to do free parting.. now when I try to style my hair in the simplest of styles it hurts. I've had my locks for a year now and they've butted so I'm stuck in between the feelings of wanting to chop my entire head off or just save them... I know they could be thicker and more uniform but I've come so far.. something tells me with the proper products and the proper lactation, my hair can be salvaged. But when I tell you I'm over the moon grateful for this video I mean it.. I'm going to try to thug it out as long as I possibly can and see what the new optician can do to save my hair. I also be trying out your hair oil because I do need an everyday oil for my scalp. Now I'm about to go see if you actually kept them lol - I hope you did

@deb4746 3 года назад

Don’t be so hard on yourself. I’m feeling sad at your tears. It will all work out for the best whatever you decide to do. It is no reflection on you, your integrity or skills.

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Thank you! I definitely was worried that people would view it that was but the outpour of love and support has been such a blessing!

@_ajaimani 3 года назад

Appreciate your transparency boo. I know that this is such an intimate journey for you so take care, as I know you will. ♥️

@LovettbalngoodsLLC 2 года назад

Locs doesn’t have to be neat or a certain way!! & They don’t suppose to look like everyone else’s locs !! They don’t have to be parted or you can. Let your hair do it’s own thing. What I do with my locs is water them each day like a plant 🪴 🌱… let it dry on its own I sometimes add moisture to my scalp. That’s it. I don’t worry about them being straight down etc. They goes anywhere it wants. They are THICK. & beautiful 😍. Thanks for sharing

@JuicyJayeSlay 2 месяца назад

New subscriber and I fell in love with you for sharing this video. I’m sorry you experienced this, but thank you for sharing your honest experience and teaching us from what you actually went through. I have alopecia and I was scared to start my locs (and RU-vid channel) because of my previous experiences with hair loss. But I decided (it’s a constant decision) to love myself authentically, no matter how my hair grows. It’s a bit easier to do when you find your community- so I’m glad to have found you! You’re a real Beauty Queen!

@makiyahelbert4504 3 года назад

You can feel the passion you have for your hair through the screen. I know you’re going to thoroughly appreciate the decision to start again in due time. Love you sis ♥️

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Yes, you know I really get excited about hair, and that's why I was so hurt. Sometimes I feel pressure to have perfect hair. Thank you so much!! I'm already so much more at peace ☺️

@TEE18612 3 года назад

🙏🙏🙏 It will be alright. I subscribed to your channel because I restarted my journey on 2/18. My heart was hurting watching this video. Hang in there Queen. Do what's best for you and your health/journey❤.

@niqueurmajestee 2 года назад

I really appreciate your honesty 😌🙏🏽❤

@ujimab1229 3 года назад

Thank you Queen! Social media always shows the good and never highlights the bad. Even for professionals. We are human and learn as we live. Thanks for showing your rawness and realness in your journey. I just started 2 strand locs last night. Stay positive and keep us updated. Rooting for you🤗

@Hope2seeU 3 года назад

We’re all in this together I just restarted mine, keep pressing sis. They’re beautiful. Just focus a little more on the breakage. You’ll be ok. 🙏🏽🕊

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Thank you!! Yes I'm really focused on getting my scalp healthy 🙏🏾

@itisbygrace 3 года назад

Hair breaks for many reasons, styles, health or like me, I accidentally cut mine to 1/2 inch removing faux locs. It happens. You have the tools to grow your hair and learn from the mistakes we all make. Let it to what it do and in 6 months you’ll be happy you did.

@klo4081 3 года назад

Starting this weekend and i just concluded this decision now watching you .. it’s a journey and whenever you start again ima still watch

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Yay! Congratulations! And thanks for sticking around. I promise I’ll make it worth it!

@TrueHue Год назад

Your realness and transparency is what made me subscribe to your channel.

@CourtneyGrayton Год назад

Thanks so much for being here 🫶🏾

@family_peep9291 2 года назад

Sis thank you for the raw and honest commentary.

@CourtneyGrayton 2 года назад

It’s my pleasure. So happy that it has helped so many

@trevamarsh2681 3 года назад

I feel your pain, I am one year in my journey and suffered a great deal of breakage. I mean, a lot of breakage at my roots due to overprocessing my hair with hair dye. I decided to stop stressing which can make the situation worse and reroute my focus on the health of my locs/ roots. I suggest the same for you. Btw, you and your locs are beautiful.

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Thank you! This was the last of my stressing! I’m in a better place and happy with my ultimate decision!

@angie101972 3 года назад

I really don’t see what’s wrong. That small piece of loose hairs isn’t a reason to start over. Your locs can still flourish

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

I understand that and I’ve told my clients the same thing in the past. I’m starting over for me! To be at peace with my journey. Plus, I’m so early on in my journey that combing them out was easy. ♥️

@Latomdra 3 года назад

Awwwww hun...I truly appreciate how transparent you are, especially in this video. Can you use some type of hair growth oil or caster oil on those areas?

@EmmyBarnes 3 года назад

I had breakage with mine but I think this is a reaction. Back in 2010 I had to stop my relaxer because my hair just started falling out and my scalp burned. Turns out I have a nerve issue and thyroid condition. So I have been switching to natural products and back on my vitamins. Going to see my endocrinologist soon. Thank you for being so open.

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

It’s my pleasure to be this open! I know I’m not the only one who has/will go through this. I’ve been seeing a doctor and hoping I have some concrete answers soon 🙏🏾🥺

@baesmllz8972 3 года назад

I love seeing your face and locs

@lynn3731 3 года назад

Aww! You got me in tears, its gonna be alright. Hang in there, im only 10 months dont like my size but we gonna work this☺.

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Yes! It’s a long-term experience. I let it get to me but I’m happy with my decision. Thanks for the encouragement ♥️

@tanayacoleman5817 3 года назад

Please don’t cut them off your journey is important to me I have my first set of locks in almost 9 months didn’t know anything about proper maintenance been in between deciding to cut or not but because of people like you and other brothers and sisters who share their journeys that we all have our own unique loc journey story please continue to persevere and remember a healthy mind body and spirit produces more healthy hair wear your crown proudly sister

@yarsmajeter6274 3 года назад

You have a problem with them so do what's best and your followers will understand and I'm sure you will gain even more. Do what's best

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

I really appreciate this encouragement! I have made my decision ❤️

@tanij0 3 года назад

You got this Queen🙏

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Thank you so much! 💕

@cindywilson214 3 года назад

Girl oh my God oh my God I hope you're okay everything is going to be all right sis the fact is he saw it that's the first start I'm taking care of the situation stay calm I know it's hard God is going to lead you the right way..More Hair😇💕🙏😇☮️

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I am okay now ♥️ I’ve figured out the issue! I do believe God has me 🙏🏾

@sherleenkibler3590 3 года назад

This's perfect

@PeanutButta123456789 3 года назад

Sis they look sooooooooooo good! It is your decision but honestly I have this alot and it was better for later on. I'm so sorry that ur sad

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Thank you! I did comb them out and I’m so excited to reinstall them and be more at peace with my hair!

@Kirstiecheree 3 года назад

Don’t be too concerned with neatness and don’t over twist your hair. Your locs are fine! Let them grow. As you get new growth you twist that new hair into your locs too. And for the hair that breaks if you twist them too often because you want to have a super neat look you will create breakage. Just let them grow! Don’t cut them.

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

I combed them out and it was the best decision for me! 🙌🏾

@SeptemberBluez 3 года назад

That's how I felt when I started my Locs the first time... I let someone else do them and my parts were not right... I have OCD and it's very bad... everything has to be perfect and right and that goes for everything not just my hair... but one thing I had to realize it that locs are not perfect and they are beautiful just the way they are... but I did my own and I got them just the way I wanted them... so I feel a lot better about them not being too perfect since I didn't have to pay someone to do them... And to be honest you can still have the perfect grid and overtime your parts will not be the same so it really doesn't matter... I know I'm late but i hope you left them in😁

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

I didn't leave them in but I do believe all that you said! I will be starting again in the future and I'm looking forward to making them exactly how I want them!

@SeptemberBluez 3 года назад

@@CourtneyGrayton yep better to do then yourself...

@lejo_lipswatches 3 года назад

Hey sis! Sending love💖💖💖

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Thanks so much sis!! 💕

@destinygodley 2 года назад

Looking at this months later, do you feel you overreacted?

@CourtneyGrayton 2 года назад

Not at all! The problem got worse and then I combed them out. I made the best decision for me at that time

@sherleenkibler3590 3 года назад

Yesss

@lovelyek8187 Год назад

I want to loc my 9yr sons hair, I'm not that great at parting and not sure what gel to use, he has thick course strong hair definitely 4 something

@rovetsenior9869 Год назад

Well those locks so so good on you though. Sorry about what’s going on but you so cute with them .

@sherleenkibler3590 3 года назад

I know how you feel 😁😭

@LEM19284 3 года назад

Hand made Miracle Grow Oil by Tunisia Ali . Find her on RU-vid. Try it.

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

I use a growth oil by my company, Froetry! I’ll be documenting my growth using that one 💚 thanks for the recommendation!

@andreatreas 3 года назад

So you're having breakage because of the parts or because you did the previous bantu knots too tight? You got me worried for you. And I still trust you as my RU-vid loctician.

@symonemance4263 3 года назад

I didn’t understand what the problem was. Are you saying your parts are causing breakage or the Bantu knots did it?

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

A combination of the bantu knots and an allergy that caused breakage. My parts being brick made it harder to save because the parts were no longer straight with the breakage. Hope that makes sense! Lol

@i_am_cassie5407 3 года назад

Styling locs that short creates too much tension a big no no. It's best to use pure oils, no styles until longer and let them be free...

@CourtneyGrayton 2 года назад

As long as it’s not tight and painful it is fine. The Styling ended up not being the cause of my issues

@cobainc0 3 года назад

I don’t understand, why do you have to start over? Is it a scalp or aesthetics issue?

@CourtneyGrayton 2 года назад

Both. But mainly my hair was breaking due to the allergy.

@christinearceneaux4791 Год назад

I don’t know what’s wrong

@twink6235 3 года назад

Don’t get upset queen... I want to the person that does my hair and he braided my two month old starter locs and it was find at first but at the end he put rubber bands and it was pulling my dreads so hard I had to take it out

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

Oh no! Yea that tight styling is no joke! That's why I was super careful in this video as well 😅

@twink6235 3 года назад

@@CourtneyGrayton right i rather leave my locs loose until it’s able to style I’m completely fine with that I don’t want no damage lol

@stephanienewman1136 3 года назад

It's ok..... if you feel the need to cut it you can always start over don't be sad I wii continue to watch your channel even if you don't have any hair.

@CourtneyGrayton 3 года назад

I appreciate the support!!

@beccam9854 3 года назад

you may need a steroid topical for your crown. Central citrical alopecia is common in black women and your hair likely can't handle a lot of things. if it's itchy and firey with lots of breakage that's a sign of the early inflammation that leads to long term hair loss. you gotta stop it quick