How I Feel About People Cutting their Locs Off! | Celeste the Locpreneur
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- It feels like everyone is cutting their Locs off and honestly I feel some type of way about it, but at the same time, I'm reminded that this journey is not for everyone and that's what makes it so special.
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I’m not cutting mine, I don’t understand it at all 🤷🏽♀️ in my mind there is nothing better than locs, it’s what our hair was meant to do. Yep, I believe that locs hold energy & connect with the universe. They are a roadmap of our life journey. All this “spookyness” about it being bad energy is not for me but hey, guess it’s not for everyone. I mean with locs, my hair is always “done”.
EXACTLY!!! No better hairstyle than Locs!!! I was literally lost and confused before I got Locs 😂😂 and yes I’ve heard people talk about the bad energy and I’m just like ok… I can’t agree with it but hey, your thoughts are your thoughts 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
I think they mean they said bad energy: i had a bad breakup but now I’m in a better place so I’ll trim the bad parts of my life away and start anew(or completely) or something along those lines or I’ve had them in high school and stuff like that.
Don't cut them. You can do lots of styles with them. I am 51 and will lock mine.
You can feel it…it’s a spiritual thing. I once too had the same thought process you had. I loced my hair for the esthetics. But then as soon as I loced my hair I was taken on a spiritual journey that I literally didn’t ask to be taken into ..felt like I was just pushed into it. Didn’t understand what they meant that locs hold energy until I hit this years mark in my loc journey…NOW I understand. The amount of energy your locs holds isn’t for the weak. But everyone path isn’t the same. What ever journey God has for you is literally for you and everyone will not understand.
I like the freedom to get my hair wet- to swim, to walk in the rain, to keep those poisonous products off my head . to unsubscribe to the billion dollar industry product temptation. I don't miss that scary sizzle of the hot comb or the burning of the processing chemicals. I don't miss wearing other folks hair on my head and having to think about where that hair comes from. and if hair holds energy ?or how embarrassing it is if your wig falls off. I accept myself and that means my hair too! That's just me though. For anyone who wants to cut for any reason, that's thier business so don't come for me,
ALL OF THISSSSSS!!! Love, love, love, love, love it!!!!
This Journey is not for everyone! 💯
Straight facts!!! 💯💯💯
15 months in and the only way I’ll “trim” them is if they are too heavy for my neck. I’ve been natural for almost 15 year and locs are by far my forever hair.
Yesssss congratulations on recently hitting one year!!!! And same here!!! I’ll never fully cut them off, only trimming if it starts to hurt my neck 💯💯
6 years and counting. My little neck going through it.
Same here, will trim them!!
I am a huge believer that all hair holds energy. It is why you will often see people cut their hair after traumatic experiences. Whatever you are going through, your hair goes through it too.
Also, I think a lot of people have been getting locs for the trend. They like the look but not the lifestyle and once they want something different, they cut them/comb them out.
I started my locs from the bottom and had them for almost 7 years. I cut them because it was just time. I had a lot going on in my life the last 4 years of my journey and they just needed to go because I felt my locs were holding on to all of that.
Also, the journey is not the same for all. The journey doesn’t mean keeping them for life. It could have more to do with what you learned during your journey.
Absolutely your journey is your journey, I’m glad you were able to experience it. Blessings 🙏🏾
Thus us where I am now
I feel the same way. I’ll be cutting mine soon. I really don’t like that some people have such a strong opinion on someone else’s hair. Loc’d or not, loving your natural hair is a beautiful thing & maintaining it is an accomplishment and journey for all.
I have had my locs for 14 years. I feel the journey is coming to an end. I love my locs but I feel that they carry the energy of the past 14 years. I once thought people were crazy for cutting their locs but at almost the 15 year mark, I can see why they do it. Im almost there
Same here I am finished with my journey. I’m in a tough place because I’m ready for change I’m keeping them to go back to them in the future if I want too
You're very brave for addressing this issue. They WILL come for your neck, lol.
So I'll be brave too: MANY of us are not used to having abundant hair. We're not. It feels foreign. We feel guilty. Because there are still a Tremendous amount of our sistars who are bound in Hair Hell.
What's Hair Hell? I want long hair but I don't want long Coarse hair. I hate my wigs but I love the lie they tell me. Etc., etc., etc.....a vicious cycle.
Be encouraged though. You can't have a taste of steak....then go back to eating bologna. Many people who cut today.....will regrow tomorrow......cause their heart will NEVER forget the freedom.
It Does hurt. But you Must disconnect yourself from it. SOME people will cut their locs JUST BECAUSE they know it causes You Pain. Think I'm lying?
Why else Come to a Loc Appreciation group and ANNOUNCE "I'm cutting my locs off"?????🤔
Kinda narcissistic, really.
Protect YOUR energy First, Dear Sistar.
*And stay loced and Loaded.*
(For the record, I cut MY first set. I wasn't used to #Abundance yet. It felt.....unholy.. 🙄After re-growth, you can't Look at Me with some fucking scissors, lol)
Woooooowwwww such a powerful message, I need to reread this a few more times lol but I’m in awe, I love it!!
Firstly let me start off by saying LET THEM COME lol I stand by what I said and I don’t regret any of it because it’s truly how I feel and I thank you for being brave as well and sharing such powerful insight.
I love your perspective and I’ve never even thought about it like that but it absolutely makes so much sense. I’d love to talk about this more as I’m very intrigued!! Thank you again for commenting 🙏🏾💕💕
That was a great comment.
Profound
I love my locs! This is my 2nd set, my first set I had for over 9 years. Now on this set I went with microlocs. Currently a year into my new set and agree. Locs are for life for me. No other way I would like to have my hair. If I end up cutting this set in the future, it would only be to put another set in. Locs are so convenient and beautiful!
Yessssss I know that’s right Queen!!! Loc’d for LIFEEEEE!!!
The thing that gets me is when people cut them like, 1-3 years in... It just feels like a waste.
Cutting off hair is definitely a trauma response (I've shaved mine before, it was actually cute lol).... But yeah, I guess it creates the feeling of a fresh start, but honestly, it's unnecessary.
There are other ways to handle stresses (like simply accepting your reality, and taking healthy actions to shift).
Lol I don't have time for loose natural hair anymore. I had to find a middle ground: I loved being natural but I was tired of fighting my natural hair's desire to tangle up and hug eachother. So I surrendered, left it loc itself up and I love it ❤️, I've never been more at peace. I'm not cutting my hair point blank lol I've done the boy cut too many times. I should have been locked long ago.
I felt this so much!!! I couldn’t agree more 💯💯
Most people that cut there locs end up growing them back. I had to cut mines due to balding but I grew them back and taking care of them better. I still have struggling spots but I just style it accordingly.
Yes I completely understand but I’m so glad you and many others have started the journey again!!!
Your crown aka our heads are the control center of our bodies. We carry so much power in our crowns. For example, I was raped at age 10 until I was 14. By the time I was 12, there was nothing sexually I hadn’t done. I used to get terrible headaches…when I went to therapy, she broke down that my head is one place I hold trauma. Our loc tresses is simply hair intertwined within itself. What you carry internally can and will manifest physically. This is why it’s sooooo important you be careful who’s in your space and even the hands that touch your hair. The transference of spirits and energy is powerful.
All hair holds energy but locs hold MORE enrgy because its not loose. My locs were the stay of my spiritual journey. Locs are literally like antennas. I cut mine off after 3 years. The longer they got the more i could feel. The more i went through, it was like my hair processed it. It may seem outlandish but it was real. But i deeply miss my locs and I'm a starting a second set or reattaching, i havent decided yet. ❤
I love my Locs have no plans on cutting mine 🌱 #Locs4Life
Yesssss I love to hear it!!!!!!!!!
Idk about the "bad energy" part but most times we go through things in life and we want a "fresh start" or a do over we tend to cut our hair or do some sort of hair transformation. I'd cut off my loose hair N it gives you a different feeling like letting go of that bad energy i guess... and with locs they'll Comb them out or cut them off completely. I guess that's for those who express themselves through their hair.
Yessss I definitely agree with that, thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏾💕 I remember when I was younger I definitely was one to express myself through hair but since I started my Locs it’s like now I can still express myself but I’ve also found myself!! 💯
It is tough when you see one of your YT channels cut their locs. A couple have cut their locs to start new loc journeys and I am here for that! It's important to feel good about your hair. I'm 5 months in now. Hooray! I am in it for ever and I had fought locking my hair for years. My daughter loc'd her hair 6 years ago. Her hair is down to her bra strap in the back now. I hope I live long enough to see my hair get that long. Even if I don't I do not regret having loc'd my hair. It is so liberating! Perhaps that is why I have not had an ugly hair day since starting this journey. I could not say that as a loose natural for 12 years. New subbie here!
Because it’s a trend to them not a lifestyle
Yea so
Omg thank you for making this video!! I thought it was just me experiencing this!! I’m early in my loc journey (only a few years in) and I was really heartbroken when some of my loc inspos combed their locs out because I was like girl??? I thought we was in this together!!! It’s alright, (even tho I’m still a little hurt) because I’ve learned to just reflect on my own journey and feel valid in that alone. I’m just so grateful you said something because I was like dang, I joined the party kinda late, everybody’s already leaving!!
As for your thoughts on bad energy, I get it. I think for many people, locs are a very innate part of their spiritualism. Therefore, I’ve always interpreted the “cutting off bad energy” as a metaphysical act. If you’ve had locs for 5 or even 10+ years, there is “technically” hair attached to your body that is really old! It might remind people of a different time in their life or remind them of a different version of themselves that doesn’t reflect who they are now. Shedding is a natural part of human existence. Our hair sheds, our skin sheds, we even lose teeth! So to intentionally make the decision to loc your hair is to hold onto a part of yourself that might carry more than just physical weight. That’s why I’ve always felt like cutting a woman’s hair (especially a Black woman) without her consent is such an intense act of violence. Hair holds so much meaning for many of us. I can’t imagine someone cutting off my hair without my permission. In the same way, I could understand how when people feel like it’s time to cut that hair off, holding onto it might feel just as intense, or like a heavy burden. My best friend shaved her head bald a few years ago while she was going through a lot and she’s shared that she feels like the new hair on her head has grown with her as she’s grown as a person. Maybe that’s what folks are looking for? A fresh start? Just my thoughts (:
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOOOVE!!!!!! Absolutely!!! I’m so glad you received the video so well! I truly enjoyed making it and I meant every word. Yea I think it will always hurt when I see someone cut or comb out their Locs but I also think about it like for every person that’s ending their Loc journey, there is someone else starting theirs. So you’re definitely not late to the party Queen, you came right on time!!! 🎉🥳🥳
And wow thank you so much for that insight!! That makes a lot of sense, I appreciate you so much!!
About to be 14yrs for me, so many people be telling me to cut mine and it always upsets me but I know that it’s something they spiritually don’t understand or they wouldn’t say such a comment. I’m still learning so much though,
Great video
❤️🔥🪷
Sometimes it’s just stress lol this is my 3rd set and I was considering cutting them (again) because I was stressed (again). But instead of giving into the pattern I just gave myself a minute to let the stress fade away. It’s a temporary feeling but cutting my locs is permanent! One advice I like to give my new loc friends, when you are stressed, wear a hat, scarf or beanie and keep your hair out of it! Lol
Yesssss absolutely!!! I definitely understand but I’m so glad your breaking the pattern of cutting your Locs off when you are stressed!! And I love that advice for the newbies!! God bless you Queen!! 🙏🏾💕
@@Livingmycelestelife thank you! ❤️
My hair is my STRENGTH 🙏🏾 this ain’t for the weak HEAVY IS THE CROWN
Okayyyyyy I love it!!!
So a Pastor told a story about a time he was praying for a guy who happened to have locs. While they were praying the guy began to say “my locs my locs”. The next day he cut off his 13 year locks and his life improved . So I think depending on the season ppl are in they can carry negative energy. Same thing with ppl who were depressed during the pandemic and didn’t upkeep their locs
I feel like if u easy your hair that would be the proper why to clean your locs without cutting them
I just started my loc journey recently and been documenting my microloc journey and I have been seeing people cutting them off left and right! I'm definitely been seeing it. They gotta do what's best for them. Maybe it's cause this heat cause the sun ain't playing this year! I have also heard about locs holding energy too and that was THE BIGGEST part of why I wanted to start them myself. I always felt you just can't let ANYBODY play in your hair. Your hair is beautiful! And you are special too. I felt good when you said that. 💜 Peace, love and blessings to you!
Yesssss Queen!!! Welcome to the best community, the Loc community!! And thank you so much for sharing!! I truly appreciate you, many blessings 🙏🏾💕
Thank you! I'm excited to be part of the community. I appreciate the love and warm embrace 💜💜💜
Yes hair is energy and when you loc it it holds it. Ancient history
I'm just gonna store them for when I want dreads again and reattach them by crocheting.
I think whether you have locs or not, when you make a decision to go a completely different route its usually because you ready to start a new chapter, just like what you do when you are considering locs. Our hairstyles almost always match where we are at different stages in our lives.
In certain cultures and belief systems (e.g. many traditional belief systems in Southern Africa where I’m from) hair is very spiritually respected and believed to hold energies. When our parents pass away we cut our hair or part of our hair off in respect to their journey ending and symbolizing the ending of their earthly journey. Same with traumatic events - you just have a deep feeling and desire to free yourself of the heaviness that is symbolized by the hair and the act of cutting it off. We also try to avoid too many people working on our hair for the same reason - trying to keep people who share good energy with you. it is hard to explain but can be deeply felt by people who practice or are very affected by what their hair holds. I hope that clarifies a bit? But this is all from a girl who hopes to keep her locs for a looong while ✨strength and light
Wow this was such a beautiful explanation, thank you so much for your time and sharing, I definitely do understand!! Many blessings Queen 🙏🏾💕💕
Nice video 👍🏾 I had Freeform locs twice ✌🏾. My 1st set I had to cut because they were thinning at the roots and they were heavy. My 2nd set I combed out because I was going through some pretty tough times mentally and physically, and at the time my locs just did not resonate with me anymore. I needed a fresh start. I just started my 3rd set of Freeform locs. I’m praying that this set grows old with me 🤞🏾
I was thinking the same thing 🤔 i mean all the loc individuals i started watching 3 years ago✂️.
Exactly 😩😩
I think it is a personal and individual decision for someone who decides to cut their locs. I guess there will be also those individuals out there who will question why those who have locs choose not too ever cut their locs. Either way its what fits too the individual. I had locs for 12 years then had to cut them as it was heavy on my neck I re - grew back my locs 3 years ago they have really grown so fast, I feel like now is the time to cut them, and embrace change that suits myself. Thank you for sharing your video 😊
Of course!! And thank you so much for your input, I definitely agree!! You have to do what’s best for you and your life 🙏🏾💕
My locs are almost 7 years old and are butt length. I have had every hairstyle known except a really short barber cut. I believe 100% that because hair grows from the scalp, is your DNA, and has cells, it's a spiritual thing. Locs or no locs, hair is a part of who we are, and our total make up. Some people cut theirs because they want change. Many people still remain natural and chemical free. The locs at butt length and longer can become difficult to manage and become more tasking than shorter hair. One last thing is that people don't respect locs anymore. You can buy fake ones online, including loc ponytails and wigs, and people even attach other people's locs to their hair, which I disagree with. Each person's journey is their own and from start to finish you have to love it for what it is and means to you. Change is a beautiful thing, especially as one reaches 40+.
I cut mines 7 months ago because i wanted a change. I hated that i cut them off!!! Just got them reattached recently
Yaaayyyyy I’m so glad you got them reattached!!! 🤗🤗🤗
That's what's so dope about locs.
I will neverrr cut my locks. My only regret is not having them much earlier. It looks good on, cost effecient and I am always ready!
YESSSSSSS!!! YOU GET IT!!!! 💯💯💯💯
Same. I'm in it for the long haul
Bad Energy the things they been thru wit that set of locs basically...The locs remind them of the trials n tribulations they been thru wit them n how they treated the locs because of it reflects in the locs....They either cut em n start over or cut em off COMPLETELY!!!
I’m having an interesting experience with my locs these days. I’ve been loc’d for 19 years and I love them. But lately with the surge of faux and goddess locs a lot of people started asking me if this is my real hair??? Which at first was not as annoying bc I started my locs at a time when having a fake set wasn’t really the wave so the question was new to me. But overtime I found myself feeling the need to defend my journey bc people assume I just threw a set in for the look!!! I learned that I really really don’t like that! Bc for me, it aggressively rubs up against the very statement locs are meant to make. I’m not here for the trend, it’s a marathon for me. Respect my race dammit😂
I KNOW THATS RIGHT QUEEN!!! You better let them know 💯💯💯
Seven and 1/2 years in and planning on keeping mine, but I can say they get heavy, and my scalp is getting so tender that I can’t comfortably wear an updo. And can we talk summer heat??? Chiiiiiiiiiiile, ain’t no joke! I’m trying to master head wraps, but my thick locs aren’t so bendable. That wooly heat blanket down my back in the summer…..😮😮😮. But I’m hanging in there because I love the uniqueness and ease of my locs (and I always wanted hair to my butt!). I’ll probably trim them to BSL at some point, but as I get into my 70’s (I’m 61 now), I’ll probably cut them off. No more weight on my neck!
Yesssss Queen!!! Let’s talk about it!! I’m definitely trying to think of some ways to wear my Locs with this Summer heat and I’ll make a video if I come up with some ideas!! Please be sure to subscribe so you won’t miss it!!
@@Livingmycelestelife Will do!
@@Windsingerful thank you so much!
I cut my locs actually trimmed. If I cut them off I’d restart a new set 💇🏿♀️
Loc can be stressful sometimes. I might cut my locs wheni see too much thinning because i cant wear a wig to cover it.
Girl you think I WANT to cut them off. My hair is having a nervous breakdown and I’m at the point where I have no choice!
I’ve been thinking about it after 2.5 years just bc I miss my curls sis lol. I miss getting my hair wet and it drying after 2 hours. I kind of miss the lightness of my curls too. What I don’t miss about curls are cost of products… I have to get it together shit sometimes I even want a flat iron… ugh 😩. I don’t keep any style for too long… I’m always growing,cutting and dying my hair bc I get bored with it. What made me choose locs was the ease of them and the maintenance. We can do so much with our hair and that’s good and bad for me lol.
I completely understand!! You have to do what’s be at for you!! I know for me, I’m in this journey to the end just because I never really enjoyed my twa especially like you said with all of the products and how costly it would be, Locs are just perfect for me!! But do whatever you need to do Queen 🙏🏾💕
This question is like asking someone why they want to wear a pony tail or their hair out. I was locd 10 years. I had thought about cutting my hair for months.. after having pretty much the same look for my entire 20's, reaching my hair length goal (locs reached my butt) & dying my hair various colors.. i just felt like itd be cool to try something different. I kept saying "dang i wonder what itd be like to comb my hair..or have a short hair again"
But i was too scared to make a decision ..i HAD to have long hair.. til yesterday i was like man im doing this. Life is about experiences , trying things. A journey & knowing when to just pivot. I went all the way lol 10 years is a long commitment to a hairstyle. Now my hair is super short curly fro!!! 6 months i wouldve said id probably have my hair for life. But then LIFE happens and you just want a CHANGE.. keeping locs for life, means youre special lol. Im sorry but no. Ppl should do what they want..THAT makes them special.
And you have every right to think that just like I have every right to think how I please. Many blessings 🙏🏾🙏🏾
And you have every right to think that just like I have every right to think how I please. Many blessings 🙏🏾🙏🏾
As your locs mature you mature. Ecerything stays in your locs, Divorce, Death, Heartache, etc. Too much brews bad energy and must be cut off and started anew. Ase. I've been loced 8 years and have been through it.
Appreciate this video. I was just wondering why there are not more videos of people encouraging against the urge to cut their locs. I mean I get why people do. Sometimes I feel like my locs are another obligation I took on. The longer mine get the more maintenance I put in to keep them healthy, and they sometimes interfere with me sleeping ( even in bonnet). For me though my locs are a part of me and like all obligations in life I adapt. I commented on another CZcamsrs page about his reflection on cutting his locs. I said that I would feel the way Samson would feel if he was to cut his hair. All men and Women are Kings and Queens. I feel my locs are my crown. I'm not saying you need locs to feel like one by any means, but Lions have manes.
As someone who is 9months into the loc community it’s kind of upsetting me and my homegirls cause we feel like, well damn, who is gonna be my loc inspiration to look up to 😭 I love my locs and can’t imagine parting ways with them 😭
Rightttt!!! I feel the same, these Locs ain’t going anywhere!!!
I felt the same recently. Been researching to starter my loc journey. I would watch the starter lock videos, then to check to see how it's going... next video 6 mos to 1 yr later, boom, I'm cutting my locks. I'm like I just spent time watching your starter video because I'm interested and I want to see what's next and you done cut it already lol
Rightttttt!!! See really the journey has to be for you, if you keep watching and waiting on other people you might be disappointed…
@@Livingmycelestelife that's deep. Never thought of it that way. Just anxious and not sure which way to go so kind of watching for inspiration but I think it's been more overwhelming than helpful.
@@trudypops aww I’m sorry to hear that, please let me know if I can be more helpful, definitely don’t want to overwhelm you
I combed my 4 year old locs out many years ago. My reason was the weight as they got longer and the tension on my hairline and I experienced soo much heartbreak, depression and pain while I had my locs and wanted to start fresh again with a new style.
Unless my hair starts falling off at the root I intend to never cut my hair..as for bad energy my interpretation of bad energy in locs is more of remembering bad times while having them and want to shed the memories...I love your locs can't wait to get more length.
Thank you so much Queen!! And I definitely agree with you!!
I’m growing mine back and I’m never cutting them again 💪🏾
to "move on" to what? more products. Influenced by straight hair styles? makes me sad too.
Yeaaa it’s an unfortunate situation but it’s what they want to do so it must be best for them 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Here watching
I can understand wanting to try a different set. For example, someone with micros wanting a new set that’s thicker, or vice versa. I can see myself combing mine out years from now to start a different set for a new look and feel. Or if I had a smaller, nicer head shape, I’d probably put a fade on my bucket list to at least try lol. I do sometimes wonder why people do it when they have what I consider a beautiful, healthy set and havent even had them that long, but they alone have and understand the answer.
I understand that cutting you locs is your business, but I also feel there are a lot of ppl jumping into the community to gain support and a following. There haven't been a lot of ppl willing to share their journey so those that do kinda become a "loc guru" by default. My only issue is when they give all this advice then contradict everything they made all this content about like do's and don't then boom here they go... We can't get attached to ppl and their "journeys". We also have to understand that there are different neighborhoods in the "loc community". I had a loc crush then found out she had insta-locs. Talk about crushed. The person I looked to when starting my journey cut hers and now wears braids. We can't compare our locs or journey's because we will never all 100% agree on what's ok and what's not. Glad you did this video because it does hurt to see ppl leave.
Yesssss I completely understand and definitely agree with you!! It’s definitely easier said than done to not become attached to someone’s journey especially when all they post and talk about are Locs but again we have to remember that this is for us and the decision that we make needs to be own own and not because someone else is encouraging us to do it but again that’s easier said than done. Thank you so much for your comment!!
I cut mine off 4 times (probably due to stress and feeling out of control). It's been 4 years. I've gotten all of the cutting out of my system. I never had healthy hair this long without heat tools. I'm enjoying it. I have 51 locs. And the only time I will shorten them is if they get to heavy or cause headaches.
Your hair is a part of your strength. ❤
Sadly in my country sometimes getting a job you have to cut or come out your locs. It's sad
Yes that’s unfortunately what some people have to do here as well. Which country are you from?
I had always wanted Locs since a teenager but I decided to get them when I was truly ready to get them which was when I was much older now I’m 3 years and 5 months in and it’s been one of my best decision for myself for many who go on this journey it is spiritual I know that is part of why I love mine so when the individuals go through something traumatic and the journey becomes spiritual meaning becoming very attached to every Energy that comes their way good or bad and they believe the Locs are holding all the energy of the bad of their terrible situation so to start fresh by cutting them
Very well explained thank you so much!! And yesssss I couldn’t agree more, definitely the best hair decision ever 💯💯💯
I love my locs however i miss my curls.. i want my short curly hair back 😩
My uncle started his locks at 20 something now he is 60 and they are past his waiste.
I’ve been thinking of cutting mine for a year now. I think I’m close to making a decision.
Aww man, well you have to do what’s best for you!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾
I feel a lot of them say it’s bad energy or something was going on to the point where they were neglecting their locs or they weren’t healthy anymore and since they influence so many people they don’t wanna say that when it’s okay to say they were damaged or thinning or something but when they cut them off and don’t go back to locs i just be like oooookay it wasn’t never they weren’t healthy they just didn’t want them anymore either and it’s all okay lol but don’t lie lol it’s stupid I just started my loc journey I said I would start them at 30 but I’m 28 and just started mine and I’m locd for life I’m so happy I didn’t Loc my hair bc someone influenced me
Yesssss I’m so glad you did it for you and you started earlier than planned!!! You go Queen!! I’m so excited for you!!
I had a coworker cut her first set due to "bad energy" & I didn't understand and still don't. I think they maybe went through a hard time & want a fresh start. another reason for me is they are more spiritual, not religious but like the ones that use crystals. maybe , just a thought
2years in & loving it
I had them for 11 years and cut mine off. I went through a bad break up and needed a change. You never know in the next few months or years you may be cutting yours. Meanwhile 4 years later I have another set of locs. 😀 we will see how long I keep these.
Yayyyy I’m glad you joined the journey again!!! But as for me, these Locs are a forever thing!!! I literally spent so much time searching for the perfect hairstyle because nothing worked for me… until I started my Locs 😍😍
@@Livingmycelestelife thank you. yes I understand. My hair grows longer with locs. I also cut them off at that time because I wanted to see my hair in its natural fro state and throwing in some braids now and then. I’m telling my age with this one but I had a Gerri curl 😆early in life - I was permed very early then I went straight to locs. So I wanted to see what my hair could do. I’m very happy with this set of locs because I started them myself. The first set was started at a shop and I went faithfully every 3 to 4 weeks until I figured out how to do them myself.
That tee is CUUUTE, you did a good job!!
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Thank you so much Queen!!!
Love your Pov.
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Thank you so much!!
As a white male I've had mine for 7 years now and I have the most horrible dreams of cutting them I have horrible anxiety cutting them
They're my identity my strength my connection to the divine
And I'm not sure why
Yes I thought about it for a new change but I've been on this journey for 7 years
I have extremely curly afro hair and being a white man it looks strange to me
Short hair is ok but always having a buzz cut or an afro
I'm at a loss I love them they love me it it gets me compliments I get stopped all the time for them and told how good they look
I also get the same compliments for short short hair
Ahh my journey is a hard one
A story only books could tell
Please help 🙏 😢
I’m thinking about cutting my locs off mine are super long they go past my tailbone
The energy part, hair don't hold energy. Loc's don't hold energy don't worry about. Am cutting mine in September 9 yrs. I love loc's they are beautiful. I went simi free form .. Blessings
Let’s also be honest tho. A lot of people are cutting them for the “trend”. just like natural hair was a trend, wigs were a trend, color was a trend. This is a trend.
Absolutely for some people it definitely is a trend, no doubt about that 💯💯
I STARTED MY LOCS JOURNEY LAST YEAR.IT WAS GROWING LIKE CRAZY.ALL THE SUDDEN MY LOCS STATRTED FALLING OFF.I WANT TO GROW THEM AGAIN. PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO KEEP THEM THIS TIME.
I'm 2 months in & here to stay💜💜🙏🏽🙏🏽
OKAYYYYYY AND THATS WHAT I WANT TO HEAR!!! 😍😍😍😍
Well, can they use sage or crystals to cleanse their Locs of bad energy? 🤷🏾♀️
I'm curious, how long will you let your hair get before you feel the need to trim it?
Lol honestly I want them to grow as long as possible my goal is definitely to my derrière tho. But if at any point they start to cause too much pain then I’ll trim them… no matter what length that is
Many over time they build scarring alopecia
I am sad too. My 3rd journey at 63 years
I’m so glad you started again!! 🙏🏾💕💕
@@Livingmycelestelife thank u
I’m about to cut mine. Their waist length and I want something else. Do what you want because I’m going to do what I want.
I’d love to do a video response
Yes please do and tag me in it!! I’d love to see it
Because it’s Too many ppl with locs.
I don’t understand 🤦🏾♂️
I’m not cutting mine 🤞🏾🔒
Right!!! 💯💯💯
I wanna cut mine and start over. I started my own and my parts are bad and it’s caused damage. But I keep going back and forth. Kinda sad.
If you don’t like the way it’s looking and it’s damaged then definitely start over and have a professional do it, that’s my advice
Have a professional fix the parts. You don't have to start over.
Don't forget reason 4 the psychological effects of slavery # post trauma slave syndrome
Its hot an summer
When I get locs I plan on keeping them sholder if not chin length cuz I dot want to deal with them being heavy
Yeaaa it’s good you already have your plan in place!
Most black people are delusional about their hair. They forget why they loc’d in the first place. Some want to see how much their grew until they loose all the shedded hair. They will cut off their real hair just to wear fake hair or someone else’s.😳
Whewww they’re not ready to hear that 💯💯