Journey to Waist Length with 4C/4D Semi-Free Form Afrolocs!

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  • čas přidán 24. 08. 2024

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  • @OneYoungSun
    @OneYoungSun Před 10 měsíci +15

    50!? Whaaaat 😦 from a 22 year old you are beautiful

  • @theresaprice4122
    @theresaprice4122 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I’ve been watching Ingrid for a few years also I had to find her again 😊

  • @Tinesha7
    @Tinesha7 Před 10 měsíci +9

    I could listen to you all day!! Such a calm and peaceful vibe. You inspired me years ago to go go the simple route.
    I love the update. The hair is beautiful!!
    I really want to crochet mine, to make them thicker like yours, so I appreciate the the caution of them breaking off. Some of them I’ve connected, and it’s taken some years for the to fuse together, so I want them to do it sooner lol. I’m at 5 1/2 years and I too can’t wait for them to hit the small of my back. Y’all won’t be able to tell me nothing!! Lol.
    Blessings to you!❤

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci

      Haha! I hear that! Thank you so much for commenting. I'm so glad you enjoyed the update! Good luck with the crochet. Here's to thick and beautiful locs that flow all the way down to the small of your back! Blessing to you too ❤

  • @erikarobinson3842
    @erikarobinson3842 Před 10 měsíci +18

    I’m in the no-product club too, thanks to you! You are telling the truth about our hair. The time and money and stress we could save if we all just paid attention to what you have discovered. Been watching you from the beginning. 💖

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Woohoo! That's wonderful. Thank you so much for commenting. Here's to saving money and time and to living life stress free!💖

  • @nylorac1984
    @nylorac1984 Před 6 dny

    I have restarted my journey multiple times, because the reality of you don't need to do anything to your hair has been so foreign to me. I have been loose natural for decades and I thought I had truly and fully embraced all that is my natural hair. The loc journey has proven that I am but a baby when it comes to this journey. Going to continue pushing myself, because I believe the freedom is worth it. Love seeing your journey ❤

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 6 dny +1

      Indeed. We all have so much to learn about ourselves. Thank you for posting your comment sis. I appreciate it. All the best and good luck! ❤

  • @Doc_McStuffins
    @Doc_McStuffins Před 10 měsíci +3

    I've loved your hair for years, and I adore your love and joy for your crown.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci

      Aww thank you for seeing me. Here's to finding love and joy in our own selves. All the best to you.

  • @audrahill5362
    @audrahill5362 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Magnificently Made❤. Thank You for everything, your encouragement is infectious, I finally after 56 years Love My Hair. My goal is waist length healthy locs. Menopause kicking my butt, a bit of thinning on top but I refuse to give up. Best decision I’ve ever made!!!

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear that you're loving your hair! I hear you with the menopause. I get hot like fire every 10 minutes! lol Ah well, let's continue to eat properly, exercise and live a good life. Cheers! ❤

  • @liymaf
    @liymaf Před 9 měsíci +5

    You're literally inspo to me rn! I'm 5 months into my loc journey & loving it! It's feels like this is what my hairs been wanting to do all along but I'd been fighting it to appease society. My goal is to leave it minimum 10 years cause I wanna be a natural goddess and be intune with my natural beauty! Thanks for the video!😊✌🏿

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Fantastic. You are welcome, sis. I'm so glad to hear that you're inspired by my videos. We were so blinded by society and our own warped perspective of ourselves but thank the god within, we're awake now. word!

  • @ChotsaniColeman
    @ChotsaniColeman Před 10 měsíci +3

    I have 4a hair. And i have followed your advice for the entire 3 years of my semi-freeform loc journey. And everything you have said has worked for me. Much love to you sis.❤😍

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Wonderful. I'm so glad my advice is working for you. Enjoy the process. Much love to you too ❤

  • @Nne-nne
    @Nne-nne Před 10 měsíci +5

    I started mine and only use shampoo and I have no lint, mine is light no build up and I’m 7 months in. This is stress free. Love it.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci

      You see?! That's fantastic. Thank you for posting your comment. Folks need to read these. All the best to you and good luck!

  • @soulfullyroyalnita4446
    @soulfullyroyalnita4446 Před 10 měsíci +5

    “My hair makes me so happy I’m excited I have a lot of fun” cheers!! I wish many can say such! One of the best decisions everrrr and thanks for being my inspiration almost 3 1/2 years in the game! The same thing remains simplicity and freedom wins!! Cheers to you gorgeous! Ayeee 🥰😎

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Cheers to you too!! You are welcome. I'm glad you found inspiration with my videos. I see your hair style shorts on your channel. They're so cute! All the best to you too!

  • @SS-ne8ws
    @SS-ne8ws Před 9 měsíci +2

    So glad that I found your channel! I stopped using oils and gels in my locs two years ago thanks to you and there is no way I'll ever go back. The first 3-6 months were just me breaking a lifetime of conditioning beliefs of what my hair needed to thrive. It's amazing how soft, light, and in love I am with my hair now. Thank you, sending nothing but love and health to you and others.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci

      Wonderful! Good for you. Here's to breaking negative mental conditioning and to finding softness, freedom and self love. Peace to you as well!

  • @2013lovemy
    @2013lovemy Před 10 měsíci +4

    Thanks for the update Ingrid! I’m always in awe of your hair, and always LOVE what you have to say. It’s so true (that the locs are how our hair is supposed to be. It’s just too easy and too beautiful to convince me otherwise). It allows me to focus on other aspects of life, because I feel free.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Right??!! You said it. Thank you for your comment. Here's to looking great and feeling free.

    • @2013lovemy
      @2013lovemy Před 10 měsíci

      @@ingridfromtoronto yes 🙌🏾

  • @nehandawatkins9639
    @nehandawatkins9639 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You and your hair are looking amazing.

  • @ingridfromtoronto
    @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci +4

    I work out but I prefer to do deep stretches and light weightlifting so not a lot of sweating. You can wash your locs as often as you need to. Staying away from oil allows for your locs to dry faster. I blow dry mine and they dry in no time.

  • @nanufisher
    @nanufisher Před 5 měsíci +1

    Your voice is so nice to listen to.

  • @jayduncan9315
    @jayduncan9315 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Oh Ingrid. You always appear just when I need you. I am repeatedly convinced that I need to moisturize and have been spraying my hair with aloe Vera juice and some trace oils. I now find my hair crunchy and dare I say, thinning a bit at the root ( probably from the daily manipulation). I will return to trusting the simplified journey and will nourish my hair from the inside out. Happy 50th my lady. I am finding these middle years the most profound, soul searching and enlightening time of life.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I hear you. Our minds have been conditioned. No oils is ideal for our texture. Thank you for the birthday wishes! Here's to more and more self discovery. Peace to you.

  • @bernaw.3259
    @bernaw.3259 Před 9 měsíci +1

    How freeing !!!! The styles you did so instantly is beautiful I am waiting for that day I am starting form scratch. thanks for the encouragement .
    💕💕

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you very much! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the content. All the best with your journey! 💕💕

  • @justjonelle
    @justjonelle Před 9 měsíci +1

    I prefer a fuzzy base. This video just like your others are the motivation I need to go free-form.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Wonderful. I’m glad I can help. Thank you so much for commenting and good luck!

    • @justjonelle
      @justjonelle Před 9 měsíci

      @@ingridfromtoronto thanks so much

  • @theresaprice4122
    @theresaprice4122 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You and ur hair are beautiful ur style is what I like ❤

  • @Shaynamaude
    @Shaynamaude Před 10 měsíci +2

    Yes I’m also a 4C Goddess and I freeformed my hair into Locs 3.5 years ago! I agree best decision ever! It’s the easiest hair style! I don’t use products. I water wash, once in a while I’ll do a clarifying wash with dr bronners or black soap. But yes I leave it alone. I’ve been following your journey and so happy you are still loving your hair which is beautiful by the way! Thank you for your knowledge transfer to the collective ❤️❤️

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Wonderful! I'm glad I can help. Thank you for your inspiring comment. All the best! ❤❤

  • @humblethoughts6314
    @humblethoughts6314 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You are lovely. Thank you for your encouragement 💗

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci

      You are welcome. Thank you so much for posting. I appreciate it 💗

  • @sunshan1863
    @sunshan1863 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Amazing ❤

  • @supersweet131
    @supersweet131 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi Ingrid 😍😍😍 You are such a beautiful soul, and your locs are gorgeous! Butt length goddess hair!!!!!!! Can’t wait to see it!

    • @ingridhartcoaching
      @ingridhartcoaching Před 8 měsíci

      Woohoo!! Thank you so much @ supersweet131. It takes a beautiful soul to see another one. All the best and thank you for posting!!🥰🥰🥰

  • @Alamo94
    @Alamo94 Před 20 dny

    All praise🙏🏿bless

  • @ebonygray2611
    @ebonygray2611 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beautiful locs ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @RobinNatural1
    @RobinNatural1 Před 9 měsíci

    Happy birthday beautiful lady! You look 30! And not a day over. Your hair is absolutely gorgeous!! I’m currently growing out my low cut to begin my loc journey. You are such an inspiration. Blessings!

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci +2

      Thank you so very much! I appreciate that. Congratulations on starting your journey too! Enjoy it. Best of luck!

  • @kayReneeEL
    @kayReneeEL Před 9 měsíci

    Looking good! I recently cut 12-20 inches off after 6 yrs of growth.
    I Needed a change and my locs look sooo much better. Thanks Ingrid for being so inspirational with the healthy hair / AfroLoc care

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci

      You are welcome. Congrats on the big change. Here’s to a wonderful journey ahead. Thank you so much for commenting!

  • @ingridfromtoronto
    @ingridfromtoronto  Před 6 měsíci

    You’re welcome! I doubt that your towel is breaking your ends. If you’re less than 3 years in then you’re still in the early teenage phase and your locs haven’t really matured yet. They’re still soft. I wouldn’t worry too much about it especially if they’re small. 4c hair is resilient when it’s locd. Give it time and allow it to shed if it needs to. Before you know it they’ll be thick and strong.

  • @daherbalgoddess777
    @daherbalgoddess777 Před 9 měsíci +1

    You look good...and to add to your list drink plenty of water, natural fruit juice, sun and rest 💚

  • @Blvd_treil
    @Blvd_treil Před 6 měsíci

    I love your hair

  • @imWillJ
    @imWillJ Před 10 měsíci +2

    mhmmm ! i just love how you glow sweetie 🥰😘

  • @NottyGurlStyle
    @NottyGurlStyle Před 9 měsíci

    I started my locs in 2002 with the help of extensions but long time cut them off and my own hair got down to the lower part of my back. But then during the pandemic I started to crochet extensions to make them even longer…and I wish I didn’t. When I went back to my stylist she told me the extra weight started to thin my roots and I panicked. I told her to cut some of the hair off to lighten it but when I came home I just chop the rest into a bob.
    Long story short I always wanted thicker locs and two strand twisted them, then I said I’m going to combine them. Two years later my hair grow out and the twisted parts are at the ends…I don’t retwist my locs often. Just a light retwist with flaxseed gel i make every 3 weeks…light oils and that’s it.
    I’m loving my locs the second time around and enjoying this new journey. I can’t wait till my locs is back to my old length.
    Love your locs!

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Wonderful! What a journey you've had. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I remember I did crochet loc extensions many years ago too. It totally thins your hair out. I would never recommend it. You live and you learn. All the best and enjoy your second time around!

  • @OneYoungSun
    @OneYoungSun Před 10 měsíci +1

    On a dread journey as well thank you for the inspiration sister still kind of in the fro loc stage starting to drop 2 1/2 years

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci

      Wonderful. You are welcome my dear. Enjoy all the stages

    • @VicTORIousLyfe
      @VicTORIousLyfe Před 10 měsíci +1

      Hey Queen!
      I love love love your channel and the wisdom you give when it comes to locs. I myself have wicks and I use no products. This is the BEST decision I have made when it comes to locs. I wash and band them, no twisting. I just let them do what they do. This is the hair that I have always wanted but didn’t know I could achieve. I hated being a loose natural because of all the effort and products but locing my hair has been phenomenal and I am so enjoying the journey. Thank you so much for your wisdom! May God continue to bless and keep you. Much love from Alabama!🙏🏾💞🙏🏾💞🙏🏾💞

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci

      @@VicTORIousLyfe Hi sis! Thank you so much for your lovely comment. May God continue to bless you and yours 💞💞💞

  • @dorothycrenshaw2261
    @dorothycrenshaw2261 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks so very much for your encouraging words. I really appreciate you sharing. Thank and blessings to you.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +1

      You are so welcome. Thank you for posting your comment. I appreciate it. Blessings to you as well.

  • @SimplyMimi967
    @SimplyMimi967 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I remember sometime ago your saying….“ I just want my hair to cover my boobs” 😂 Lookn’ good as usual 👍🏽

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Right?! I said it and now here it is. I’m really happy with it. Thank you very much 👍🏽

  • @EmparaGwaan
    @EmparaGwaan Před 9 měsíci +1

    Haïr inspo! 💜

  • @user-wt5rc4mc7x
    @user-wt5rc4mc7x Před 5 měsíci

    Your locs a beautiful and clean but you do have a little obsession over it though, maybe it's a bad thing but keeping your hands out of it would make it strive even more❤❤❤

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you very much. I know....I'm totally obsessed with myself and my hair and I absolutely love it ♥♥♥

  • @ingridfromtoronto
    @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +1

    The name of my favourite loc inspo on CZcams is Berny Heals. Here's the link to her 'No Oils Ever!' post czcams.com/video/BpwazF_m-00/video.html

    • @SimplyMimi967
      @SimplyMimi967 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I’ve seen and was inspired by her about 3yrs ago. She left me with some ideas and adjustments I myself made as well. However, I’ve never been big on the use of products in my hair.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +1

      That's awesome. Thank you for posting and all the best@@SimplyMimi967

  • @heathernicole8856
    @heathernicole8856 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I’m back to locs. Do you use the same shampoo? I have been rewatching your previous videos

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Welcome back. I use the same brand of shampoo but it doesn't have to be the clarifying one. Lavender and Mint are nice too.

  • @seasoneddiva160
    @seasoneddiva160 Před 2 měsíci

    Ingrid😊it"s been seven months😅an loc update please please please😂❤😂❤ We locs your loc!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @angelalondon9943
    @angelalondon9943 Před 9 měsíci

    I've watched your journey for years, and I started mine about a month and a half ago. It's doing it's thing, and clumping nicely. I have a question. I mixed some dried rosemary, dried nettle, and dried peppermint and made a spritz with water. I spray almost daily...once in the morning. It's the only thing (aside from shampoo) that I use. Does this concoction get your seal of approval 😬?

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Hi Angela. Congrats on your new hair journey. Thank you for reaching out and posting. Your concoction sounds delightful. Once in a while I spritz some of my Chanel Noir in the locs around my face. I love to smell it in my hair. I say, go for it 😁

    • @angelalondon9943
      @angelalondon9943 Před 9 měsíci

      @@ingridfromtoronto Thanks! This is such a fun and interesting experience. My hair is doing something different every other day. I love the freedom & personality it has ☺️

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci

      @@angelalondon9943 You're welcome! All the best 😊

  • @apinkheel
    @apinkheel Před 9 měsíci

    New to the loc journey and most videos I watch, it appears most people use rose water daily to hydrate hair, what do you think about rose water. Is it even necessary, I'm also team no products, just want to make sure before I start spending $ on it. I noticed you never mentioned that you use it.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci +2

      I wouldn’t say that rosewater is at all necessary. It’s just a preference of fragrance. Sometimes I spritz a bit of perfume in my hair just because. I stay far away from oils.

    • @SimplyMimi967
      @SimplyMimi967 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@ingridfromtoronto me too 😆…but that’s it 🤷🏽‍♀️ like watering a plant too much, think about root rot 🧐 It’s hard not to get caught up in “what everyone else “ is doing, I know, but we all have a different perspective and routine.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@SimplyMimi967I hear that

  • @rebeccamajane8388
    @rebeccamajane8388 Před 9 měsíci

    Love love your videos ! I've also just started moving away from oils I only use water and aloevera juice for my hair and no dry scalp or hair at all. I'm almost 7months in and I'm afraid if I don't twist or palm roll they'll end up flat, how did you prevent your locs from becoming flat ?

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much for your comment. I'm glad my videos are bringing you joy. I love my videos too! lol In terms of the shape of the loc, I didn't really care or notice whether they were flat or not and I don't think there's a way around the end shape but with semi free form, it's okay if there's some variety. Good luck to you and all the best.

    • @rebeccamajane8388
      @rebeccamajane8388 Před 9 měsíci

      Also do you work out and if so how does your hair respond to the sweat from wash to wash ?

  • @EmparaGwaan
    @EmparaGwaan Před 9 měsíci

    💜💜💜

  • @viennadesou6546
    @viennadesou6546 Před 9 měsíci

    Do you oil your scalp?

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 9 měsíci +3

      No I never ever oil my scalp or my locs. It’s unnecessary. Only loose natural hair needs a lubricant so you can comb through it.

  • @seratis.a1739
    @seratis.a1739 Před 6 měsíci

    Anyone else experience breaking ends? Its happening systematically more and more, my locs get thin towards the ends, and risk breakage. None have broken yet, but im concerned. I wrap my hair at night, so have no idea whats causing it.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 6 měsíci +1

      The ends of your locs will weaken and eventually break off if you use tight rubber bands at the ends (if you do braids). The other reason is if you used to twist your locs and then started semi free forming them. The twisted ends will grow out and eventually break off completely. Twisting typically weakens 4c loc'd hair. I hope this helps. Good luck.

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Also, you don't need to wrap your hair at night. That's just a preference. You can sleep free from hair wraps and bonnets - so long as you don't use any oils. If you use oils, then you'll have to protect your locs from lint but you don't need oil if you have wooly hair. Oiling your locs is a HUGE misconception that only leads to frustration and discoloured, waxy, lint-y looking locs.

    • @seratis.a1739
      @seratis.a1739 Před 6 měsíci

      @@ingridfromtoronto thank you so much for responding!! I have been using your method from day 1, so no oils whatsoever, and I'm semi-freeform. I just separate, no twisting. I wasn't covering my hair at night, but then I felt like my pillowcase might be causing the breakage of my ends, which I did feel like it got reduced after that. Now though, my ends are thinning despite the fact that they are not exposed to friction at night. The only thing I wonder about is that I wet my hair everytime I shower (which I love that I can do now that I'm locked), and then I towel dry. Could it be the towel weakening my ends?

  • @ariesgirl6745
    @ariesgirl6745 Před 10 měsíci

    Do u ever get ppl touching ur hair without ur permission ?

    • @ingridfromtoronto
      @ingridfromtoronto  Před 10 měsíci

      Great question. Yes, rarely though. Once, I had a student run up to me to say how much they missed me and my hair and then she touched one or two of the locs like they were pieces of jewellery lol. Another time, my neighbour who I hadn't seen in a while, saw me in an elevator, gasped and was so happy to see me. She couldn't resist taking up one of my locs like it was a satin ribbon tied to my head or something lol

  • @Whatiskansolawatching
    @Whatiskansolawatching Před 10 měsíci

    bernytree66

  • @blu_rey8656
    @blu_rey8656 Před 2 měsíci

    Ok Ms. Ingrid, where r u? We miss you. I’m inspired how you love your hair/locs. Remind us of how beautiful our hair is more frequently,
    Please! I’m unsubscribing and re-subscribing if it helps.💚

    • @ingridhartcoaching
      @ingridhartcoaching Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! I'll post something soon. Until then, stay inspired 💚