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@queentosheable 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I watched this video before installing my locs. Very informative & I like how you express realistic expectations no matter your hair type!

@msbeautifull6803 6 жыл бұрын

I don't have locs but I loved your delivery of the information. This was very easy to understand. Great vid!!!👏👏👏👏

@AfrikanHairGod 6 жыл бұрын

Ms Beautifull thank you sometimes I feel I can be overly redundant and I struggle with public speaking. But I'm constantly working on speaking more eloquently.

@msbeautifull6803 6 жыл бұрын

AfrikanHairGod you nailed it in this video.👍👍👍

@jasminesmith5447 6 жыл бұрын

I think its amazing how much you educate people. Although I don't have locs, I always appreciate the information you give. Thanks for sharing!

@jthomas0324 6 жыл бұрын

Jasmine Smith agreed!! He's super informative in his content, which is why I've watched for the last almost 4 years

@AfrikanHairGod 6 жыл бұрын

Jazmine Thomas haha hey both of your names are Jasmine (spelled differently of course) 😁 thank you both!

@jasminesmith5447 6 жыл бұрын

Jazmine Thomas Yass 👏👏👏

@jasminesmith5447 6 жыл бұрын

AfrikanHairGod you're welcome 😊.

@jthomas0324 6 жыл бұрын

Jasmine Smith ayeeeeee

@Sapioso 6 жыл бұрын

conditioner😂😂😂 they won't listen. conditioner is made to keep hair from locking.👂

@NVRLTLLTHATRUTH 6 жыл бұрын

I DON'T use conditioner on my clients either....

@Soldier979 6 жыл бұрын

That's what oils are for

@_kaleido 6 жыл бұрын

chicken little Oils like coconut oil and olive oil condition your hair without as much detangling as store-bought conditioner

@KnightofAntiquity 6 жыл бұрын

Lol.. you are a lazy if you need gel. I do not want flakes in my hair.

@missshannonsunshine 6 жыл бұрын

But my hair is dry as heck without it. My hair was used to weekly deep conditioning and thick butters. I can’t use any of that anymore

@megiesspace3175 2 жыл бұрын

Listening to you talk shows how professional and expert you are with locks.I learnt a lot.Thanks for sharing

@gabgym 3 жыл бұрын

this was so useful! thank you what a thorough and educated video. I did my first starter locs yesterday and after intense research I did a hot oil treatment, deep condition and then starter locs using only rose water oil and minimal gel so I feel reassured!

@braelynnblue 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. I love how science backed it is. You never have to apologize for lengthy videos, I enjoy them very much!

@AfrikanHairGod 6 жыл бұрын

Braelynn Blue thank you! 😘

@gambiebnos 6 жыл бұрын

I love hearing you speak. Love when you are educational also. Thanks for all your hard work Narada!

@mspussygalore 6 жыл бұрын

*Edge control is for EDGES!! Hence the title* 😵😵😵😓😓😓

@LoveLife-gv8jg 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. I had a bih put edge control all throughout my locs. It looked good for about a week until it started itching and flaking👊🏽🤦🏽‍♀️

@TheCarnivoreSoprano 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very informative as usual. You are just awesome!

@jessetones2598 5 жыл бұрын

This guy is practical and makes alot of sense

@crissylacolebestlife 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! People definitely need to understand what products works for them and create a healthy regimen. I wash, deep condition, hot oil treatment with a retwist every 2 weeks. All the products I use are specifically made for natural hair care like Loc Nation and Black Earth by Taliah Waajid. My hair is healthy and currently past waist length 😉!

@TikaRoxanne 5 жыл бұрын

I'm learning to start and retwist locs as a side hustle 😎 Thanks for the info

@tdenisetkicu 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative... My 11 year old wants locs so we've been growing his hair out. For part of his Christmas gifts I was bringing him to a salon that specializes in locs. This helped alot because I totally thought using gel was fine.. Thank you

@doThatGWalk 6 жыл бұрын

tdc tkicu gl

@williamh725 6 жыл бұрын

A very honest and informative young man.thank you!👍

@BeastinOnLife 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I want to maintain my locs alot better this year and this is great bit of info to start with.

@remoniaj 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great information! I just started my locs a week ago!!

@ashleybraxton8908 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you posted this because I was about to use style n jam for my next retwist because I'm all out of aloe vera gel. You saved me and my starter locs!! lol #3months

@latoyaokoski7706 6 жыл бұрын

I am a stylist and I agree with you 100 percent I found that out myself!

@Loclioness 5 жыл бұрын

Your locs look FRESH so im glad u have experience DOING them

@want2bcute 6 жыл бұрын

I just start my loc journey and have watched sooooo many videos and I have just decided to use water and oil at all times but at moderation to control itching and buildup. Thanks a bunch for this video🤗

@harrietlee1961 5 жыл бұрын

Tisch add a little tea tree oil

@mysskay 5 жыл бұрын

Hey 🤗 I havent come across you since I saw you in Toni's video!!! I have watched her videos since 2009 and the time you cut her hair was a big turning point in her journey in my opinion. Its been flourishing ever since 🖤 #locnation

@mazznaturals 6 жыл бұрын

Great informative video I’ve stopped using product to retwist and recently stopped using wash out conditioners in my Locs. I used to use that exact one by Cantu. Not anymore. 🙅🏾‍♀️🚫

@vanessashaw5365 3 жыл бұрын

This was EXTREMELY helpful! Thanks for posting!

@jackieharris2854 3 жыл бұрын

I'm 11 years into my loc journey and I must say you telling the truth. Especially about conditioners and oh my God edge control is awful. When you go to a hair stylist you must tell them what not to put on your hair.

@Jewelzbabiii 4 жыл бұрын

Random , but i just kept staring at your beard . It looks so soft .. like a black cloud ☁️☁️☁️

@mi3helle707 6 жыл бұрын

Love the video even though I don't have locs. 100% rely on Narada for an informative video

@carmeld45 6 жыл бұрын

Your hair is looking good. TFS

@camillagainey 4 жыл бұрын

You Kept My Natural Loose Hair Flourishing And I Love This Video 💚

@tjtanner9311 6 жыл бұрын

Love how articulate you are. So informative.

@AfrikanHairGod 6 жыл бұрын

tj Tanner thank you!

@catdogmom155 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Super informative and thorough with great explanations! Keep up the awesome content!

@staceyt.butler-ubawike6456 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cutie pie. I pray all is well. I learned a lot from your tutorials. I'm 1 year and 3 months in. I started my own locs with pinch braids. My hair was about 1 inch in length and thin. Its now laying on my shoulders. No two locs are the same. Some are round, some flat, some have like a branch and they are all thick. So far so good. Thanks! again for the useful information. Now I know what not to use. I've been using Biotin scalp oil. And my hair has been growing so fast and long. I need a new growth retwist. I have to figure out what to use. Thank! Stay safe and well... 🤗

@quillwritesright 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative... Wished I lived in Atlanta, because I would trust you to start and maintain my locs.

@va.j 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your humility 😊 Blessings 🙏🏾

@Punkin_spice411 Жыл бұрын

Newbie here and love this type of information!!! I was a loose natural for almost 10years and I am so lost on the dos and donts of the loc journey

@KwyeuhtStorm1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us, I truly appreciate it. I always look forward to your videos.

@PeaceLoveEarthify 6 жыл бұрын

I used most of the products that you spoke about when I had locks and I can definitely agree that I had terrible buildup as a result. My locks ended up being super heavy and I think that was because of the build up. And regardless of how many apple cider vinegar cleanses I did I could not get it out. When I cut my locks off you could just see years of lint and waxy buildup in them! I think if I had been more knowledgeable I would’ve never used Murray’s beeswax in my hair.

@kassadayj 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Eco styling gel is a dry product to the hair.

@swagonmax 4 жыл бұрын

Fuck and my locker just gave me one.................................

@jadriannasanders162 5 жыл бұрын

So I have a few questions, I've been doing my bfs locks for about 3 years. 1. Is palm rolling better for doing retwist or is comb twisting? 2. Are product that contain alcohol or patrolium bad? 3. We have died his locks in the past and we are wanting a shine too it. Should we use oils?

@deeb.7064 6 жыл бұрын

Not trying to discredit you King but the picture with the red starter locs, the clips on the roots are a no no. It can cause breakage. Use a little tension with lower clip placement coming from a 10 year licensed loctician. Peace and love brother good review

@AfrikanHairGod 5 жыл бұрын

How exactly do temporarily placing clips cause breakage? Unless I'm literally ripping thru hair sliding clips in there's no breakage occurring during that process. No disrespect but it doesn't take 10 years experience to know that. Also,She wasn't getting a retwist. She was getting starter locs in a resistant texture that required clips to give more distinction and hold at the roots while her hair set in coils.

@deeb.7064 5 жыл бұрын

@@AfrikanHairGod you can still get the same result that you need placing the clips in a brick lay, retwist or no retwist. I have noticed from different people when they clip at the root, in time the loc grows thin. It didn't take me 10 years to know that sir. So if it works for you, keep at it but I'm not coming at your neck I'm only giving advice... Didn't think it was harm in that...

@AfrikanHairGod 5 жыл бұрын

@@deeb.7064 There's multiple ways to skin a cat and different ways to retwist locs. This works for me and whatever you do works for you. Thank you for the advice, but just know if you intend on going out of your way to correct someone, and they in turn correct you in the same way, don't get so defensive about it. I'm not bothered that you tried to offer me advice, your statement just isn't true. Proper technique is everything. Clips don't cause breakage, tension and improper technique do.

@rh176 5 жыл бұрын

That placement is... unlike any I've ever seen before. Lol

@lateshiabasden1347 5 жыл бұрын

If a dryer is used with that clip placement those metal clips are flat ironing the root, or like a press, I have experienced this personally

@egyptb4945 5 жыл бұрын

Omgoodness! Preach honey! You are amazing. I've had to fight to get rinse out conditioner out of my locs!😥

@christopherbaker6210 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your video, very helpful. What kind of oil would you recommend to use for retwisting? I just restarted my locs a few months ago and will have to start twisting them myself and I’ve been researching how to do it. I came across a few vids recommending flax seed gel as well. What are your thoughts ?

@diaa6624 4 жыл бұрын

What can I use to retwist?!? And also in between washed how can I moisture my scalp and have a little dandruff

@larhonda567 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your channel!... Thanks for the wealth of tips and info!... Very helpful, Blessings to you and your friends and family!

@egyptb4945 5 жыл бұрын

And... Your hair is luscious!❤❤❤❤

@Curlycraftycontent 5 жыл бұрын

Gel! I learned my lesson. I will not be going back to the “loctician” who did my hair. It literally looked like snow was coming down my face. And my scalp was so dry, no matter what oil I used I still had the issue. I will be washing and retwisting my own next go round. Very informative video.

@shanamedley6977 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I don't blame you I started locs my son's hair and mine as well I also maintain ours too, I can't mess with these so-called locticians. I've seen people get their locs done and it looks like a whole matted ass burr-patch on top of their heads.

@Curlycraftycontent 4 жыл бұрын

Shana Medley right! And now that I won’t be stressing about it being super neat or having the parts perfect. I plan to just do it myself. Any products that you recommend?

@shanamedley6977 4 жыл бұрын

@@Curlycraftycontent Right On Sista!

@laurenlocd3180 2 жыл бұрын

This is old but I found the oil was just making my scalp even drier . When I stopped using oil my scalp got better .

@nykka3 7 ай бұрын

@@laurenlocd3180what was the name of the oil?

@reneeperkins1078 6 жыл бұрын

I started my locs one week ago and I’m ready to go get twisted back up. My hair is already unrevealing. What should I do?

@laquitawilliams9636 6 жыл бұрын

I have been doing Locs for 10 yrs and I agree with everything you said I use oils and water. Great video

@XxJiazuMiStarZxX 6 жыл бұрын

what type of oil do you use?

@DANNYTHEFROG123 6 жыл бұрын

Your work looks nice. I just started my second set of locs.

@belleofnamazu 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such an informative video! I really appreciated how you explained your recommendations with details and discussions of nuances to make it clear why these aren't all "cut & dry/black & white" rules. I'm very intrigued by your comment about beeswax. I've never heard nothing but bad things about it, but well-established locticians still use it from time to time. Could you elaborate on what it *is* good for, and the kinds of situations where you, as a professional, might use it?

@Prettyeyes8279 6 жыл бұрын

Keep the tips coming! I love your videos

@biancalajoyceful 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your knowledge! Excellent advice!

@naeemah2022 5 жыл бұрын

I've recently tried twisting my locks with aloe vera straight out the plant. It held for a few days then it was a wrap. Any advice one that?

@pmagino 6 жыл бұрын

I really loved this video and it helped out a lot. I still have a few questions as to what products are good to use for cleaning hair in between the locking process?

@gabriellemonet785 4 жыл бұрын

Helping out my brother with his locs. This is very insightful and straight to the point, thank you❤️

@JoyJoy-oc7su 6 жыл бұрын

Clicked so fast because my mom is always retwisting hers with any product she can find!

@AfrikanHairGod 6 жыл бұрын

Nik Fab the truth of it all is that these products people use don't really make your retwist last longer. Natural hair has a natural memory to it when you set damp hair and allow it to set and dry. All of those products just coat the strands which usually leads to gunk, flakes, buildup and stiff locs. I always recommend that everyone experiment with retwisting with just water and oil. After doing this for about 3 or 4 months, you will be able to determine whether you truly need something more to help with retwisting your hair but in most cases oil is really all you need to properly maintain locs.

@tootallmccall6040 4 жыл бұрын

Some people's hair can take it some cant

@veronicaa870 4 жыл бұрын

@babyjcharles5166 5 жыл бұрын

one more thing to add I try aloe vera plant it had my hair dry I also try flax seed putting it to soak then use the gel from it. was the worst my hair hold good but after two days it start to flake an look nasty very nasty

@katrinaaarchie 5 жыл бұрын

I've watched and recieved lots of great info from your channel. Was so surprised I hadn't already subscribed....so sorry. Now subscribed!

@cassylankster8976 5 жыл бұрын

I just recently did started dreads on my husband and on the top, he is thinning hair. I can’t get those to stay. What should I do/use?

@ksergile15 3 жыл бұрын

hi! i know you said that leave-ins aren’t the best cuz they can cause buildup and residue but what if i water it down w/ about 60-70% of water ? would that be better for my locs ?

@Tishari72 6 жыл бұрын

Hello this is my first time watching your video and you seem so articulate and I feel I can trust you. I NEED HELP SO BAD. I’m about 6 months in and I’m getting frustrated. I can do a retwist and the next day it look like I did it weeks prior. My hair absorbs EVERYTHING and is extremely dry. I’m at my whits end, but do not want to give up. So any advice on what I can use and how often would be greatly appreciated😀

@sunsetnwaves 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work, these pictures in the beginning are fabulous 😍

@AfrikanHairGod 6 жыл бұрын

sunsetnwaves thank you!

@deb8911 6 жыл бұрын

I have been plotting on you starting my locks. Yep, driving from Clemson to Atlanta so you can do my hair lol

@lilyjoseph3316 4 жыл бұрын

Join the locks tribe Deb!!!

@daniellebealse6520 3 жыл бұрын

@@lilyjoseph3316 morning to t

@cyntdb 6 жыл бұрын

A little over 2 months into my journey. This video is very informative and encouraging. Subscribed instantly (and I never do that). Thank you🙏

@juanitabriscoe6534 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this worth of knowledge.

@skzkati1395 5 жыл бұрын

If I havr my locs super dry what can I do then? What products can I use ?

@lulup.5637 5 жыл бұрын

My response is late but here goes....i am 3 years loc'd and i only use JoJoba oil (very very light) on my scalp and rose water when twisting two to three times a year. I do not put any products or oils on the length of my locs. When i feel the need to oil again i use a minute of the olive oil hair spray (green can) on my scalp. Massage that in and go. Washing? Diluted Terressentials Lemon mud wash. I use aloe vera juice (get the big jug from Walmart) to dilute the mud. I start at the scalp, dip my locs in the mix as much as i can and then move to the length. Wash twice and let wash 2 sit for 30 mins or so and rinse clean. No problem rinsing the mix out. 👍 I agree with less is more. No buildup, no lint, fresh locs and thick edges. #lowmaintenance 👏🙌👍

@neenaeverafter 5 жыл бұрын

I prefer water and oil for retwists but find I have reversion really fast (i use palm rolling for my locs). i try not to retwist too often but have you found a sweet spot for loc maintenances when you are minimal with products? Thanks

@Mars-op9km 3 жыл бұрын

Are your locs mature? I find with starter locs oil n water doesn't cut it. Hair gets messy real quick. If your locs are mature, how long does your ReTwist last with oil n water 🙂 ???? Mine gets messy day later... By a week it's s hot mess 🤦🏽‍♀️

@neenaeverafter 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mars-op9km they were immature at the time but I still get at least 2 -3weeks though before the fuzzies. I like messy hair as long as my parts are clear

@caribbeangirl789 6 жыл бұрын

Love your honesty

@nancystanford427 6 жыл бұрын

You're hair looks great!

@naturalcandigirl 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Water and oil is all that is needed for retwist! Wish I was in ATL because I can't find anyone who just uses water and oil.

@083jess 6 жыл бұрын

So I know you said use a good clarifying shampoo from time to time but when you shampoo other times do you suggest a good moisturizing shampoo since conditioner is a no no? I’m just doing some research before I start my locs or sister locs. I’m just lost and confused 🤷🏾‍♀️

@rabbit0877 6 жыл бұрын

Jessica Dillard Taliah Waajid Black Earth Shampoo is my favorite.

@DarkNekoCrochet 4 жыл бұрын

My husband and I both have locs and he dry scalp and I mean bad dry scalp. We both flake bad in the locs. I’m trying to switch to butters. I bought Alikay loc butter. So I hope that helps

@dsw33t3st3v3r 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks... may I ask how you feel about ACV rinse for locs?

@imgrownforreal 6 жыл бұрын

1st of all, your hair is beautiful- shout out to the stylist. I stood and clapped when you spoke of gels. My hair starts to act up in two days when I use gel. Good video for the loc wearers, I love the work you showed in the video.

@AfrikanHairGod 6 жыл бұрын

imgrownforreal thank you I did my hair myself!

@ncfem4u 6 жыл бұрын

Within two days exact i had a huge snowfall on brown flakes mannnnn

@longtime3941 4 жыл бұрын

What do use then??

@mrlee7328 4 жыл бұрын

So gels are not good?

@sanquettahallbrooks334 4 жыл бұрын

Mr Lee You don’t want a gel that is full of alcohol. It will flake your hair and it makes your hair so dry. You can train your hair to use oil and water just for the retwist.

@KrystleGourjuss 6 жыл бұрын

I don't have locs. But I started locs on my nephew, and I'm lost on what to use to retwist his hair. But your video was very helpful. Love how you talk and explained everything. TFS 💜

@AfrikanHairGod 6 жыл бұрын

Krissy GourjussTv I just use water and oil or hair grease and never have any issues.

@KrystleGourjuss 6 жыл бұрын

AfrikanHairGod thanks and will try it tomorrow on his head. 💜

@SincerePresence 5 жыл бұрын

What are the after affects of using a rinse out conditioner for a while?

@rachelking9168 6 жыл бұрын

I find that rose water vitamin E and castor oil make my locks so soft and holds when I retwist

@IreneSidede 5 жыл бұрын

Do you use that mix to retwist?

@diaa6624 4 жыл бұрын

Rachel King is your hair thick and kinky?

@Rudebwoy64 4 жыл бұрын

How u make rose water

@ogyungeen2134 4 жыл бұрын

Is beeswax good for retwist to

@sanquettahallbrooks334 4 жыл бұрын

Shaylah Serrano No because it can cause a lint like buildup over time.

@525dtmcc 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for doing this!

@1521CeCe 2 жыл бұрын

Great post! Very informative and helpful!

@aaliyahofori8991 3 жыл бұрын

You look so adorable with your locks I love them🥰👏👏👏🙏

@brianagriffin9462 6 жыл бұрын

Omg love you and this video!!! Rewatched this because I started my locs last year so thank you so much!! 😙😙

@chyname 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video i was using edge control and jam to retwist because of flaking with gels but i think i will try to use oil an water to stop build up from happening

@AfrikanHairGod 6 жыл бұрын

Chyna Me give it a couple months you may might be pleasantly surprised at how well it works

@longkurls4life 4 жыл бұрын

What type of oil can I use on the hair and you never did what’s an alternate gel you can use . Did you also say do not use Conditioner ? . What can I use for moisture ?

@MsAsheeraA 2 жыл бұрын

I've been loc'd for 6mths and always referring to this vid...thank you😍

@RisingSun2007 2 жыл бұрын

JUST started the journey a few weeks ago and I'm willing to learn as its very new to ke and I'm experimenting a little to see what may and may not work for me. I've heard multiple things on both sides in regards to gel and I know for me I want mine to be healthy as possible as I can make it. I tried Jamaican Mango and Lime gel and it seems to have worked well enough but I'm also nervous that it could present problems in the future since it's all new to me.

@AfrikanHairGod 2 жыл бұрын

Just pay attention to how you hair is responding to what you do and use in it. I urge you to watch my loc Q&A videos as well as watch me Retwist using hair grease

@mrsriqhtfernow 6 жыл бұрын

I re-started mine yesterday with got 2 be glue because it was all i had around the house strong enough to keep my hair from unraveling...smh. But i won’t re-use it for my retwist in the future. ONE AND DONE! Thanks for all the info🤗

@Tishari72 6 жыл бұрын

astoldby lana I just purchased this product because my hair unravels the same day I do them. So I was trying to find a product to tame my hair. What did this product do to your hair that I shouldn’t use it

@mrsriqhtfernow 6 жыл бұрын

Crystal Thomas it is heavy and causes build up. It’s almost impossible to wash out because it’s water proof. At least the one i used.

@divinewords4350 5 жыл бұрын

I love your advice!! Less is best. Anyone who says otherwise, I'd have to disagree!! New sub!

@mspussygalore 6 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏👏👏 *Thank you Narada* 💗💗💗💗💗

@stylerkakhulu 6 жыл бұрын

Your facial hair looks good, what do you feed it?

@trinidadianfruit 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I appreciate this needed information

@angelaharris2773 3 жыл бұрын

I love Cantu makes the hair smell good

@qcwarrior1181 6 жыл бұрын

I love your hair!

@KeepinitRealLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this video

@alexisking6062 6 жыл бұрын

I've had locs for 18 months and this was one of the most informative videos I've watched on locs in a longgggggg time. I need more videos like this what oils to use on locs,shampoo, clips or no clips when twisting,combine or cut thin locs??? TFS