I went through the same thing when i did instant locs on myself two years ago. It took me two days to do. I thought that my locs came out when i first washed them! No one tells you that your hair gets frizzy and still goes through the budding stage, you dont skip all of the steps! But my hair did appear more like locs in comparison to others earlier on so i agree with that. It’s not the traditional loc journey but it’s still a journey in my eyes and i loved it.
U cant really wash yo hair wen u get instant locs i dont kno y nobody tell yall females that, yall dont let yall hair lock into the instant locs constantly washin yo hair is wastin yo money bc ts not cheap to get instant locs
If you did research beforehand then you would know that it still goes through the steps. People DO tell you that you will go through the budding stage and every stage before your hair locs
@@bre7931 As i said, I did my instant locs in 2019. At the time, there wasn’t a lot of information about instant locs. Now, there’s more information about it. And of course i did my research since I did my instant locs on myself. But there was a lot of misconceptions about instant locs floating on youtube at the time saying you “skip locs steps” and it’s “unauthentic” so that’s why i said what i said.
I have loc extensions after doing instant locs and I love that everyone is start loc journeys whichever route they choose! It’s so versatile and low maintenance. It was a long ass process though bc I had thick hair.
It literally took me 4 days to instant loc my hair, maybe due to inexperience and perfectionism... I'm 8 weeks in and loving them. I brutalized my fingers, but every prick was worth it in the end.. your hair is gorgeous, and you are glowing 👑
I found a great loctician and she instant locs my hair in 45 mins she's quick fast and effective and my locs have been florishing 😇🙏💓💓💓💓 since instant locs didn't shrink much and I have 4c hair but to keep my locs from shrinking after I wash or wet them I put it in a ponytail until it dries and let it out and that keeps myself locs in a stretched state as a tip for ppl who may want to minimize shrinkage try it
I got instant locks today and was saddened when i saw how short they came out. My hair is shoulder length in it’s natural state and when she finished, They were like at my ears!
Hey I also did instant locs and can relate to all of this except the time. Definitely didn’t do it on my own lol. But the frizziness, the loose ends curiosity which you realize might not work, and wondering about the loc journey you “missed…” all of that. Also losing sooooo much length and the initial stiffness. Two years in now though and still loving my locs! Great vid! Gorgeous locs
@@kellygoncalves5865 it’s going great! I don’t regret it at all. I wash once a month an retwist them myself. The only thing I do wish is that I had the girl that did them for me part them smaller.
I’m 2.5 weeks into my instant locs journey. I have thick hair so my hair is stiff and doesn’t feel like locs at the moment, does that change after a while? My loctician said after my first wash it’ll be more ‘normal’ but idk
I appreciate this!! So I have 3c hair in the front and 4a in the middle and I was looking for the best option!! I literally contemplated because I want curls at the end also 🧡🧡
Yes I started with coils and I’m happy I didn’t add extensions (because I was bc I started with bob length hair) or instant loc my hair I did interlock my roots because I didn’t want to mess up my parts when I wash bc I wash my hair at 2 weeks but I’m almost a month in and my hair is already budding 💚💚
Depending on how tight the hair is crocheted, some of the stiffness may never completely go away. Trust me, I did mine with no prior experience & over tightened some of them way too much. Now I know better & even went back & combed out & re did some(I did lose length of the locs though). Some I left alone cause I didn't want to lose length & they are still stiff to this day. Of course the new growth helps them hang naturally eventually, but they are too compacted.
Phew... 😮💨 I started with the comb coils and started shrinking a lot.. I washed my hair within the first week and they started to bud but of course the shrinkage was sooo real. So i ordered some hooks and went over my coils to instant loc them... Some of them are not as locked as they should be not sure what im doing wrong... But yeah they should change the name to "after hour locs" cause after hours and hours ⏳ you have locs. Okay im corny 😂
Love this video! When I instant Loc my clients hair, I don’t back comb. Especially for the clients who don’t want to lose their length. Some textures require it but I usually retain the Same length as their hair!
I don’t care about the ‘loc experience. I’ve had to start over my locs twice. The famous but useless salon I went to last they did a messy job, so this is gonna be the 4th time having to do my locs. Would you advise me to do instant locs in that case?
At this point you might be better off just doing them yourself, so that you can achieve the size and look that you want. It sounds like others havent been able to help you achieve the goal you had for your hair.
i want to get my hair instant loc’d so baddd, and have been researching 24/7 lmao! your videos have helped so much so tysm!! also if anyone has locticians in nyc who do instant locs please lmk!🤍
Hi i started with two strand twist 3 mongs ago so i went to get a retwist using crochet method & wanted to combine some locs so but my loctician used crochet all through from roots to tips and now it looks like instant Locs. Please what do i expect from my locs? I am missing the journey, i really wnated to see my locs bud & all, i wanted to see how it all happens till it locs. Would it still feel like two strang twist locs?
I feel those that want “perfectly coiled locks/no frizz” and those that trip over their length need to get faux locs and keep it moving… what’s the point of having locks if you’re not going to let yourself enjoy one of the main benefits of locks, to let your hair “do what it do”✌🏾
I’m 8months instant loc’d & i feel like I’m the only one suffering from uneven locs. My ends would thin out and pop off during washes. Idk what to do or how to feel. Any suggestions??
For my husband I have been taking the crochet needle down into the lock and pulling up the straggly ends into the center of the lock. Then I do the end around the outside as I normally would do. It cleans up the ends nicely.
Hi i started my instant locs 2/3 months ago, the problem is when i wash them they become lose/ lose shape and have to crotchet them again. Is this normal? And if so when will it stop? Also have long will it take till they loc on their own without the crotchet needle? Thanks ❤
I went 12 hours to do mine also, just yesterday.. and i still have to go back and touch them up and blunt the ends... I have around 37-40 on chin length hair. Let me jus say my arms ARE HURT
I started with two strand twist and could not get jiggy with it. I did my research and found instant locs. I have a in-depth loc update video on my channel too
Do you feel as though your hair got more solid/denser over time even though they are “instant?” After my first wash, it was very puffy but it went back to normal size after a few days. I was scared that they detangled under the water because I could literally see my curls. I have a loose curl pattern and I think that’s why even though they are instant locs, they still feel very soft. My retwists don’t last long after I do them for this reason. Did you have a similar experience when you first got them?
I also started with instant locs about 7 months ago. I have a question tho so I have a pic that’s more on the thin side it’s in the front tho so would you advice combining ?
I'm thinking of maybe combing out my instant locs and starting again because I dont like how some of my locs are lumpy. I'm not sure if it's because I used that particular method or if I did something wrong with taking care of them. Also the person who did my locs just made random parts, I hate them. Anyone with advice on whether i should comb them out or a fix for the lumpyness?
Hey! This is a late reply I just visited this video, I also have instant locs and I am on my second set, I would say if you have any doubts or dislikes in regards to your grid , or number of locs I would say comb them out. Since they are a long term commitment, you should be happy and have them started in the most perfect and comfortable way, for you. the lumpiness you are referring too could be budding , which is unavoidable and a good thing since it’s a sign the loc is maturing , or maybe bunching , which i would suggest gently tugging your loc straight and palm rolling between your hands while they are wet to train them into shape, after I combed out my first set I made sure my second set was everything I wanted and now I am finally satisfied. I hope this helps and that you flourish on your journey! ❤🌴
I went through the same thing when i did instant locs on myself two years ago. It took me two days to do. I thought that my locs came out when i first washed them! No one tells you that your hair gets frizzy and still goes through the budding stage, you dont skip all of the steps! But my hair did appear more like locs in comparison to others earlier on so i agree with that. It’s not the traditional loc journey but it’s still a journey in my eyes and i loved it.
U cant really wash yo hair wen u get instant locs i dont kno y nobody tell yall females that, yall dont let yall hair lock into the instant locs constantly washin yo hair is wastin yo money bc ts not cheap to get instant locs
If you did research beforehand then you would know that it still goes through the steps. People DO tell you that you will go through the budding stage and every stage before your hair locs
@@bre7931 As i said, I did my instant locs in 2019. At the time, there wasn’t a lot of information about instant locs. Now, there’s more information about it. And of course i did my research since I did my instant locs on myself. But there was a lot of misconceptions about instant locs floating on youtube at the time saying you “skip locs steps” and it’s “unauthentic” so that’s why i said what i said.
@@vanessab2202 a☝️🏾☝️🏾☝️🏾All of this! I tried to install line in 2015-16, & went through the same thing😅😊😊.
Can u answer my question plz ? When does the stiffness stop?
I have loc extensions after doing instant locs and I love that everyone is start loc journeys whichever route they choose! It’s so versatile and low maintenance. It was a long ass process though bc I had thick hair.
It literally took me 4 days to instant loc my hair, maybe due to inexperience and perfectionism... I'm 8 weeks in and loving them. I brutalized my fingers, but every prick was worth it in the end.. your hair is gorgeous, and you are glowing 👑
I found a great loctician and she instant locs my hair in 45 mins she's quick fast and effective and my locs have been florishing 😇🙏💓💓💓💓 since instant locs didn't shrink much and I have 4c hair but to keep my locs from shrinking after I wash or wet them I put it in a ponytail until it dries and let it out and that keeps myself locs in a stretched state as a tip for ppl who may want to minimize shrinkage try it
Thank you for this!!
Where is your loctician Located
You mean interlock unless you got less than 18 dreads 😂.
How many locs do you have….cs ain’t no way it took 45 mins
@@pradaaastrr1501it is possible, living in eastafrica, loctician can do less than 30mins
I got instant locks today and was saddened when i saw how short they came out. My hair is shoulder length in it’s natural state and when she finished, They were like at my ears!
😂😂😂so funny! About to start my journey and I’m dreading this stage
Omg so sad
@@LisaGaitho I got over it quickly. It’s not so bad anymore. I see how short others started there’s and it made me grateful lol.
Chile my hair was bra strap length before I started my locs 11 months ago their sitting at my shoulders now
Same LMAO i was shook
I'm a month in with my instant locs. Gurl you not lying on the time, took 8 hrs to install mine.
I'm loving every moment of my loc journey.❤
lol yesss it so time consuming but absolutely worth it!
It absolutely depends on your actual hair texture with the curly ends
Your skin is glowing, smile is bright, locs are thriving beautifully ✨✨
Love your hair so much.
Black women with locs>>>>>
aw thank youu✨
Hey I also did instant locs and can relate to all of this except the time. Definitely didn’t do it on my own lol. But the frizziness, the loose ends curiosity which you realize might not work, and wondering about the loc journey you “missed…” all of that. Also losing sooooo much length and the initial stiffness. Two years in now though and still loving my locs! Great vid! Gorgeous locs
thanks for watching!!!
I have instant locs too! I’m 4 months into my loc journey.
How is it going?
@@kellygoncalves5865 it’s going great! I don’t regret it at all. I wash once a month an retwist them myself. The only thing I do wish is that I had the girl that did them for me part them smaller.
How much length did you lose? My hair is short, to my shoulders so I wonder if it will be to my chin or ears 😅
@@bre7931 I definitely lost a couple inches. Get you some hair growth oil an vitamins
I’m 2.5 weeks into my instant locs journey. I have thick hair so my hair is stiff and doesn’t feel like locs at the moment, does that change after a while? My loctician said after my first wash it’ll be more ‘normal’ but idk
I appreciate this!! So I have 3c hair in the front and 4a in the middle and I was looking for the best option!! I literally contemplated because I want curls at the end also 🧡🧡
Please advise, how did it go?
Did instant locs as well and I’m on month 9 and I lowkey wish I would have went about doing them in a different method but overall I love them
What would u have done differently?
Why do you wish you went a different route?
Yes I started with coils and I’m happy I didn’t add extensions (because I was bc I started with bob length hair) or instant loc my hair I did interlock my roots because I didn’t want to mess up my parts when I wash bc I wash my hair at 2 weeks but I’m almost a month in and my hair is already budding 💚💚
Do coils unravel at the beginning when you add extensions? (please forgive my English it's not perfect)
@@kamogelophale9426 I never had Loc extensions
Thank u for information I’m getting my hair loc next months . Im excited but nervous 😩 your looks really pretty
Depending on how tight the hair is crocheted, some of the stiffness may never completely go away. Trust me, I did mine with no prior experience & over tightened some of them way too much. Now I know better & even went back & combed out & re did some(I did lose length of the locs though). Some I left alone cause I didn't want to lose length & they are still stiff to this day. Of course the new growth helps them hang naturally eventually, but they are too compacted.
Skin glowing something serious 🔥🔥
thanksssss mane 😇✨
Phew... 😮💨 I started with the comb coils and started shrinking a lot.. I washed my hair within the first week and they started to bud but of course the shrinkage was sooo real. So i ordered some hooks and went over my coils to instant loc them... Some of them are not as locked as they should be not sure what im doing wrong... But yeah they should change the name to "after hour locs" cause after hours and hours ⏳ you have locs.
Okay im corny 😂
😂 nah u funny lol
You have such a large and amazing smile. Also I went with the instant lock after like 2 months of twists and 2 rewashes
Love your locks and I could watch you all day! ❤
😭🫶🏽🫶🏽
Love this video! When I instant Loc my clients hair, I don’t back comb. Especially for the clients who don’t want to lose their length. Some textures require it but I usually retain the Same length as their hair!
U in Ohio?????
@@Ryan-yw8iz I’m located in Toronto!
I just instant loc'd my comb coils last night. Took me about a hour lol
Hi 👋🏾 would you mind sharing your experience on this a year later?
New Subscriber here!!! You're stunning and this video was so informative 💕✨
yay! so glad it helped & thank you 💚
Wow. She is truly gorgeous
Lawd have mercy, we must stay focused brothers 🤩!
I feel like the fact I know it’s going to take a long time get me excited more because ima take my time
These were great tips! Love it🤍💞
Thank you for breaking down the details.
Your locs are beautiful!!🌞💯
It took me 7 hours!! But it was worth it!!!
wow I wish lol sis I was struggling 😂
@@THEREALCHOLEY I watch your videos all the time! They are so inspiring and it gives me hope for my locs❤💯 keep up the good work sis 😊
You are absolutely beautiful in every sense of the word. Love your locs and love your outfit
From this day forward you have a new genuine supporter . You the first person I ever put YT notifications on for lol Stay Blessed lovely 🙏🏾
This was extremely helpful, Thank You!
Frizz create locs! 😍 I love the rebellion!🤩
I don’t care about the ‘loc experience. I’ve had to start over my locs twice. The famous but useless salon I went to last they did a messy job, so this is gonna be the 4th time having to do my locs. Would you advise me to do instant locs in that case?
same here!! i’m going on my 3rd time redoing my locs..
At this point you might be better off just doing them yourself, so that you can achieve the size and look that you want. It sounds like others havent been able to help you achieve the goal you had for your hair.
This was informative and very helpful
i want to get my hair instant loc’d so baddd, and have been researching 24/7 lmao! your videos have helped so much so tysm!! also if anyone has locticians in nyc who do instant locs please lmk!🤍
aw so glad this was helpful!
Hi i started with two strand twist 3 mongs ago so i went to get a retwist using crochet method & wanted to combine some locs so but my loctician used crochet all through from roots to tips and now it looks like instant Locs. Please what do i expect from my locs? I am missing the journey, i really wnated to see my locs bud & all, i wanted to see how it all happens till it locs. Would it still feel like two strang twist locs?
I love the intro very professional
I have instant locs but I'm kind of tempted to comb them out. I have to take out my love extensions due to an allergy but I still have my locs.
What causes the stiffness to happen ?
Thanx frienn perfect video ❤
I feel those that want “perfectly coiled locks/no frizz” and those that trip over their length need to get faux locs and keep it moving…
what’s the point of having locks if you’re not going to let yourself enjoy one of the main benefits of locks, to let your hair “do what it do”✌🏾
Your very beautiful I like your locs ❤
She’s so 🔥😂
I’m 8months instant loc’d & i feel like I’m the only one suffering from uneven locs. My ends would thin out and pop off during washes. Idk what to do or how to feel. Any suggestions??
For my husband I have been taking the crochet needle down into the lock and pulling up the straggly ends into the center of the lock. Then I do the end around the outside as I normally would do. It cleans up the ends nicely.
When she said “girl bye” that southeast came out 😂
Hi i started my instant locs 2/3 months ago, the problem is when i wash them they become lose/ lose shape and have to crotchet them again. Is this normal? And if so when will it stop? Also have long will it take till they loc on their own without the crotchet needle? Thanks ❤
Do you do extended locs as well i live in Memphis but at this point I’ll travel to get my hair done the way I want 🤷🏽♀️
What would be best to start instant locs ?
I went 12 hours to do mine also, just yesterday.. and i still have to go back and touch them up and blunt the ends... I have around 37-40 on chin length hair. Let me jus say my arms ARE HURT
Sooo I almost got instants. I got all kinds of estimates on time. The average was 5-10 hours. But this one loctician told me 2 hours. I was like 🤔
(New sub) Beautiful!! Love your locs!
Dang that means my locs are gonna be very short😭 idc about frizz tho lol
lol its all a part of the process!
The frizz is worser then the length to me
So many ppl shy away from the 2 strand twist when starting locs.. did u think about how u wanted it started or it was recommended to you?
I started with two strand twist and could not get jiggy with it. I did my research and found instant locs. I have a in-depth loc update video on my channel too
Do you have a vid for your loc install and your tattoo?
nope but if you look up instant loc tutorial you will find some pretty good ones :)
Im in love😍
Thanks for the information
can we put wigs over our starter locs?
Yes you can
Yes u fine
i didnt instant loc my hair all the way so my locs are currently in the budding phase rn after 7 months
Very helpful thank you
Do you feel as though your hair got more solid/denser over time even though they are “instant?” After my first wash, it was very puffy but it went back to normal size after a few days. I was scared that they detangled under the water because I could literally see my curls. I have a loose curl pattern and I think that’s why even though they are instant locs, they still feel very soft. My retwists don’t last long after I do them for this reason. Did you have a similar experience when you first got them?
When you started your loc journey did you use the brick laying technique?
Hello
I have locs and just had wrap Loc twisted put in…
When do I put oil/water on these twist wrap locs
How many locs are in your head?
When does the stiffness go away?
I wanna know too
Okay what did you di differently to not experience stifness
I also started with instant locs about 7 months ago. I have a question tho so I have a pic that’s more on the thin side it’s in the front tho so would you advice combining ?
Question when you started your instant locs did you only just use the oil and aloe Vera gel ?
I'm thinking of maybe combing out my instant locs and starting again because I dont like how some of my locs are lumpy. I'm not sure if it's because I used that particular method or if I did something wrong with taking care of them. Also the person who did my locs just made random parts, I hate them. Anyone with advice on whether i should comb them out or a fix for the lumpyness?
Hey! This is a late reply I just visited this video, I also have instant locs and I am on my second set, I would say if you have any doubts or dislikes in regards to your grid , or number of locs I would say comb them out. Since they are a long term commitment, you should be happy and have them started in the most perfect and comfortable way, for you. the lumpiness you are referring too could be budding , which is unavoidable and a good thing since it’s a sign the loc is maturing , or maybe bunching , which i would suggest gently tugging your loc straight and palm rolling between your hands while they are wet to train them into shape, after I combed out my first set I made sure my second set was everything I wanted and now I am finally satisfied. I hope this helps and that you flourish on your journey! ❤🌴
@@deleishamoore279Love your comment I'm thinking about combining some of mines out to fix the grid as well.
Great Video 💯
That’s crazy we have the same notebook lmao
where did you find that cute notebook? 😍
Your locs are gorgeous, I'm getting them next week. What grid do you have?
Love you❤️
Hi, where are you located?
Is there a specific brand of loc extensions you used?
Thank you :)
I don’t have loc extensions love I used the instant loc method
@@THEREALCHOLEY thank you for your response 🤎
What did you mean by they look like locs but won’t feel like locs ?
all locs no matter how you start will need time to get dense. so they won't fully feel like a matured loc they'll only appear locd :)
Sending love ❤️
💚💚💚
You perfect
How do you keep your money tree healthy?
lol girl nothing i just water it occasionally
I’m thinking about instant locs…what is the amount I’m looking to pay
400+
250 in my area but it depends tbh
Paying $360 in Texas
👑
❤️
Did you get that tattoo because people tell you you look like Jhene Aiko?
we got the same tattoo?
how long would you say you should wait to start washing starter locs?
You’re supposed to wash your Hair weekly… the washing will make your the locs mature faster
It took me two days
Je te regarde depuis Paris j’espère un jour te rencontrer
I got 2C hair n started out w coils n it looked bad imo so I instant locked ‘‘em but they shrank so much
You can't escape the shrinkage lol
@@sonte.theFoodie Yea I learned to love it. Prolly be another year before they reach my shoulders
@@gaspackgriff9725 Wooo, congrats! 🥳 I only have five, but some of mine are reaching that stage too
Instant-ugly-stage 🤣🤣
Edit: I just did mine yesterday.
how do i book with you? 😭
head over to crownedbychole.com 🤍🥰
They won't feel like locs? Huh?
all locs no matter how you start will need time to get dense. so they won't fully feel like a matured loc they'll only appear locd
nah i need my dread nattys long & more freeformed.
yess your loc journey is for self do as you please 💚