I love this video so much. Unfortunately the loc community is getting educated by RU-vidrs, and using ACV on locs, and spraying water on their hair everyday. RU-vid needs to make these people put a disclaimer when doing hair videos, just like when someone is giving medical advice. They are not cosmetologists.
I had locs for 3 years, I held on for dear life, but I have a very soft hair texture and fine strands, the locs were too heavy for my hair personally and I started to see thinning in my crown very fast! I combed them out and nursed my hair back to health. They are beautiful, but not for everyone!
Thanks for this! I’ve had locs for the last 2 yrs. Same scenario. Soft texture/fine strands. So far so good. But I know I’ll have to comb out eventually bc they’ll get too heavy. Did you cut the ends off then comb out the rest. Meaning I always imagined cutting them off completely n starting over. But I know ppl have combed theirs out and now you’re saying you did the same. So I’d like to try that first. Tho I can’t imagine combing thru the ends (inches at bottom) where all the shed hair has settled for most part if that makes sense
@@itsshaunarenee1538 Hi! Yes, I snipped about a half inch off my ends before I combed them out, I figured I would end up trimming that off anyway, so there was no reason for me to comb through it.
I’m on my 3rd set of locs. This is the first set I started and maintained on my own. She is absolutely right with less is best. I shampoo and condition once a week. I do use lite oil on my scalp when it’s damp (and the length of my locs; I do spray with distilled water only) 1-2 times during the week if that. I use ONE oil lol. Usually jojoba or pumpkin seed oil that has either rosemary essential oil or peppermint oil. I interloc my hair every 6-8 weeks. Healthiest it’s ever been. But despite all of this I truly think diet is the main thing that will keep your hair thick and healthy. Making sure you take a good multivitamin with minerals, iron if you are anemic, vitamin D and an omega 3 supplement.
Thanks for sharing. Nothing goes on the scalp but shampoo. Don’t make scalp infection the reason for this set of locs to end. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Byt20urgdA0.htmlsi=QtLrrByV-K9h_yCe
I have had locks for a little over a year now. My loctician doesn't use any products on my hair. I only use shampoo, conditioner, or a deep conditioner when needed. I don't spray my hair with water at all. During the week if it's dry I'll spray on a leave in conditioner and sit under the dryer to refresh it but that's only a few days b4 my wash day and that's only if it's starting to look dry bc it's almost wash day and thats rarely, bc I wash my hair once a wk or some times biwkly and I dont let my hair air dry when i wash it im sitting under the hair dryer. But ya, I don't use anything on my hair until it's time to wash my hair for the most part.
Coming with the knowledge as always, Cyn! At the end of the day, this just makes sense, especially the fact that we tend to further agitate seborrheic dermatitis by adding MORE oil to the scalp. I can't remember when I finally put two and two together, but I KNOW it came from watching your videos. Thank you for continuing the share the knowledge even though I know somebody grandkids will try and argue with you 👀😂😂 I appreciate you, Sis!
Thank you for this and all of your other hair videos. A lot of what you share, I’ve been practicing intuitively before I discovered your channel. I had two sets of locs in my lifetime. I combed out the first set and cut the second set. My sons have locs and I stopped using gel by accident (because I ran out and had to use what I had at the time lol) and started using foam wrap to retwist and haven’t gone back since. It just made sense to me to have the least amount of product on their hair
I'm thankful for this video. When i decided to loc my hair, i wanted to be sure i was maintaining the health of my hair. I've resulted to maintaining my locs at home because most locticians that I've come across use heavy products and oil the scalp or acv detoxes (which I know to be counterproductive because I've been following you for years). I'm glad to know that I'm on the right track! Thank you for always educating us, Cyn!
I dont have locs, but I think back to all those years ago when I had braids and my scalp had the same flakes in it. I blamed the hair that I was using but it was my fault for using blue magic, oils and braid sprays on my scalp and 99p shampoo that had no business being in my head and no conditioner! I was clueless and will accept the virtual butt kicking that you are probably sending! Learning tons from your content now though 😊😊.
I love locs and have locd my hair twice but my scalp has always been the reason why I would not commit. Now that I’m on the road to mastering my scalp profile, I might consider them again. Thanks for sharing ❤
I really appreciate your videos. You are a scientist and a teacher. I thought I didn’t do enough with my locs, but based on what I have learned in your video, I can see that I am doing just fine. I only use twist gel when I wash. No oils or vinegar rinses. My hair is so long (past my behind) 💛
Yes! Don’t change a thing babe you got it. Just use a foam instead of a gel it’s making your hair heavier and it will clog the scalp overtime. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am so grateful to you @CynDoll for doing this video; as I have bra length thick, low porosity natural hair and have thought of getting locs! I’m still undecided!
@@IamCynDoll lol, nooo nothing like that he just don't understand how it works that's all. He would love the information. I got you. We love you over here. I'm a big fan. All love ❤️
Hi Cyn, I am new to your channel. I do not have braids or locs however if you can do a video on people who have hypothyroidism which weakens the hair and causes excessive dryness and breaking, I would greatly appreciate it. I have purchased Olaplex because of your love of the product and I am eagerly waiting to see how my hair reacts. I have breakage during the winter months but this year was extreme. I need help! 😊
Hey Cyn, I really enjoyed your video! I currently have had my braids in for a month and plan on taking them out soon! Do you mind doing an updated video of the best protective styles for 2024?
Great video Cyn Doll. Thanks again for the advice. When I started my Dred Loc journey I actually started taking Saw Palmetto to prevent the conversion of Testosterone to DHT to prevent balding. My only issue now is finding a way to moisturize my Locs. My scalp stays moisturized with water, oils, etc, but the actual Loc stays hella dry and I cant figure out how to get them moisturized.
It’s dry because you keep putting oil on your scalp your not moisturizing anything your blocking the follicle that’s why your locs are dry. The sebum that wants to come out can’t and remember water and oil don’t mix. Your the issue. Watch the video below. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Byt20urgdA0.htmlsi=1Ywbj1Gm6ARtiV_3
My son just started locs. I used a mousse then used a dryer. To dry it hot then cold. How should i be washing his hair? I used the kenra to washed his scalp and then twisted it
Good advice is hard to find. We need to ask, do I consider it a seatbelt or straight jacket 🧐🧐 Btw, do you think hair fibers could cause hair loss ?? Thanks for helping us protect our crowns ❣️
I'm mixed b/w with a black mother white father. My hair came out 2a texture. No women in my family knew how to do my hair. They had me putting Luster pink in my hair because it would get dry. It also made my hair look greasey due to the texture of it. I'm in my 30s and I'm still learning so much. My hair has elements of both races. I watch this man on RU-vid named the blowout professor. I'm so glad i found your channel because my hair has the same elements of being fragile, like many kinky textures. Even though it's not that texture, it's very fragile in the same way. Your videos help me learn more about how my hair acts and how to treat it. Thank you! ❤
Curly hair isn’t fragile you just need to know what your doing. Keep learning and get a mannequin to perfect things and test products before you try it on yourself. Keep learning.
So cyn I have a question, if ACV Rinses are not good for your locs what do you do about build up in the locs like if you start to experience dirt build up with the loc or even mold or mildew?
Also without telling us can you sell us on participating in the seven day challenge. I want to do it but i need to be enticed lol. Trying to be frugal. I’ve already implanted a lot of what you said. I have all this damn products in my closet would love to get rid of it and keep it simple
Hey love. If you need the help it’s here. Follow the link below to learn more. If it’s for you it’s for you. www.cynsmith.guru/7-day-hair-growth-challenge#google_vignette
im going to wash my sons hair every week cause he has very sensitive skin even his scalp. so, can I use not the detox whats the other one called ohh goodness clarifying when I wash his hair. Using it weekly is that over kill or maybe every other week? whats your thoughts on this I am Cee Gee in the challenge by the way just started this week.
Love shampoo his hair the same way you do yours it’s not complicated at all. Follow the simple steps you have in the challenge for your son it’s the same thing. Change up his shampoo for his sensitivity if you need to.
Thats the plan and I love it. It's not as hard as people have made it to be. my husband use to have locs so when I told him this he was like this makes sense. So, baby boy will be getting a wash every week. Thank you for all you do. @@IamCynDoll
Thank you Cyn for the video! Do you have a recommendation for a good shampoo, conditioner and foam for locs? I’m battling a very itchy and dry scalp. I recently discovered your channel by God’s grace. I learned I was doing the absolute most with my locs by putting oil and aloe vera juice almost everyday. I’m not sure what I’m supposed to do now in terms of my hair routine. I just would want healthy, moisturize and long locs
Thank you so much for your help🤍 Can we apply the scientific brushing to locs? What is the scalp scrub you would recommended for low porosity locs? I looked at your amazon store front I saw a lot of physical exfoliator. I’m worried the beads will stay in my locs. What would be the right way to detox your scalp & locs? I watched your video about apple cider vinegar. I’m gonna stop using it moving forward. How can I target the build up in my locs without causing harm?
