My 5-month loc journey: I'm obsessed | How I achieved the perfect locs for me!

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Күн бұрын

Overdue loc update! Find out what I'm thinking about the progress on my starter locs. We're talking growth, hair health, etc. Let me know how your journey is going below :)
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Location: Washington, DC/Maryland
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:53 Why I started
3:11 Method used
3:19 Changes in hair appearance
6:40 Maintenance routine + products
8:44 Changes in hair health
9:20 Locs Reveal
10:24 Managing during different activities
13:56 Tips for someone starting
15:59 Reaction from family and friends
17:16 What I'll do differently
20:05 How do I feel about the progress
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@moriahhiggs4604 Ай бұрын

It's my first time getting locs and I actually started mine 1 month and 1/2 after yours (Feb 15). It's been fun following your journey, it's nice to feel like my locs are growing beside someone else's instead of watching people who are years into their journey. I love seeing how my hair changes and I'm learning to appreciate it for what it is instead of dreaming about what it could be. Love your videos !!!

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Love the way you worded that! “Appreciate what it is instead of dreaming about what it could be”! That’s it. Thanks for being here along with me on the journey. I’m glad you’re enjoying it!! ♥️

@locgirllifestyle Ай бұрын

I started my locs December 13th, so I'm currently almost 6 months in my loc journey. I'm so happy that I have someone, a professional who started almost the same time as me. I'm so grateful for that 😊😊 I can't wait for my locs to fully mature because the frizz and working in corporate, it's a lot 😂😂 Keep the updates coming, sis❤

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

I have so many clients with the same frizz issue at work! I long for a day when it just doesn't matter! smh but I'm glad you're here. I'll keep the updates coming! How often would you like to see them?

@locgirllifestyle Ай бұрын

@@CourtneyGrayton thanks for responding. Me too but for now, we have got to work with it, lol. Thanks for having me and the updates would be nice once in a while, so it doesn't overwhelm you. But whatever you are okay and comfortable with, I'm here for all of it.

@latashamoore5808 8 күн бұрын

I started January 20, 2024. I’m so glad I found you. I just started maintaining my own this last month and loving my journey so far.

@CourtneyGrayton 3 күн бұрын

Wonderful! You got this!! 😊

@emjay6453 Ай бұрын

Loc's run number two Had a good run the 1st time just didn't let them grow long *purposely (I like'd the short look) But gon' let them get long this time Your videos are helping me maximize my loc's and maintain ALL my growth 😘 ty.

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!! Yes, I love the short look too. It’s going to be interesting when they eventually get long!

@tholland05 Ай бұрын

Hi Courtney! I love your locs and your channel. I’m almost 2 months in, same texture and I’m obsessed! 😆 I appreciate everything you share. I also can’t wait until that 1 year mark but I’m trying to be patient and just enjoy. Keep posting so I know what to expect lol.

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Yes it’s fun to imagine the future but definitely important to appreciate where we are. Glad we’re in this together 💪🏾♥️

@janlee3497 Ай бұрын

Reveal...reveal....reveal! 😅 ( when the scarf came off!!) Loving your locs! I am at my almost 6 month loc journey! This does definitely require patience.... I am like loc' already hair! I am experiencing budding...mine is still kind of short...so I just wear them going completely back w/ Head bands!! Are my bf...I get my retwist like every 4-5 weeks....I will stretch longer...when they completely loc? I love the makeup applications that you share w/ us...as you walk us through your process & journey! I don't currently wear makeup...but maybe one day.... I want do the shells one day...& definitely I want the loc sprinkles!! I too am from the DMV!! 😊 Thanks for the updates! Let's 🎉celebrate the process! Loc's are coming along!! ❤😊

@christinekamau3076 Ай бұрын

I am here because I just started my locs. Going back and watching a number of your videos

@lynnstaton5732 12 күн бұрын

I just started my journey and feeling really good about it. Your Locs are beautiful and I am definitely inspired all the more by your update. Ty

@bballer6566 3 күн бұрын

I honestly appreciate your transparency. I didn’t like my first set of locs because I did em myself. Sometimes it’s ok to let someone else do it. Bc Chile I be tired.😭

@ravvy.savvyIG Ай бұрын

"Periodddt!" @23:17....soooo cute! Thanks for sharing

@marvabranch1089 Ай бұрын

Hi Courtney!! New subbie here...your locs are as beautiful as you are!! I started my journey 9 months ago and I must say...I am in love with my locs, from day one❤😊

@Tina_O Ай бұрын

You and your hair are beautiful! And you never lied about PG county and the DMV being “loc land” 😂😂😂 I installed some locs last Christmas and had to take them down this February because of the parting in my back row. I was so sad cause I was actually loving them so much but I have a huge fear of my locs snapping off 😢 and my scalp always itches. I want to restart my journey when my hair grows back out (I did a big chop-buzz cut 2 weeks ago for a fresh start) but my scalp won’t let me be great. Everything makes my scalp itch. I’ll just live through you and everyone else around me until i get my scalp figured out. And yes, I think 5 month loc updates are just right so that you can see the true changes in your locs. Thanks for the update and sorry for my dissertation comment 😂😂😂.

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

listen!! I love seeing locs everywhere I go! 🥹 I completely relate to the scalp problems bc I’ve dealt with the same thing! I hope it gets better for you so you can come on back to the loc’d side! Have you had an allergy test done before? They’re usually super enlightening! I loveee dissertation comments so don’t apologize!! 🥰

@Tina_O Ай бұрын

@@CourtneyGrayton Bless your heart 😊❤. I never had an allergy test, but just off you mentioning it, I will schedule an appointment to see if that helps! Thank you for the suggestion and all that you do ❤.

@erikat.8882 Ай бұрын

I started mine 3/2/24 with 3/4 inches of hair. I see growth and I’m excited to see what’s to come ❤

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Yeass congrats to you on starting!! Stick around, we’re in this together 💕

@caseybettis4256 Ай бұрын

I love your locs, I feel the same way, no matter what style I do it’s too tight. I love my nappy roots now. I do a water and oil retwist and love how free and healthy my hair feels! ❤

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Thank you!! & the styles look so good, I hope my head cooperates when they get longer! Glad you’re enjoying the journey ♥️

@cynthiabrown8098 Ай бұрын

So cool...I started mine February 1, 2024 so.im right behind you... I'm loving my journey

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

That's awesome! 🤩

@nikkiahodge-drain4321 Ай бұрын

Love the look! Im over 2 years. Started with 2 strands diamond parts. Now, having them interlocked for past year. I wish i went bigger. Lock are different lengths and thinned out. My hair is slow to grow and im too reluctant to start over. I'll live vicariously through you😊

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Thank you 🥰 I completely understand not wanting to start over 😮‍💨 glad you’re embracing your unique journey

@angelatravis124 18 күн бұрын

Like to follow your journey monthly or every two months and I didn’t mention it is my first time locing, wanted to for a long time, years even!❤

@bbyartista Ай бұрын

I just love your videos

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

I’m glad you do!! Thanks for watching ♥️

@godiou5661 23 күн бұрын

I can’t wait until my appointment with you on July 20th 🎉😊

@CourtneyGrayton 22 күн бұрын

Ouuu, I'm excited for you!

@Yslquan Ай бұрын

Juneteenth makes 1 month. I booked my retwist today. My hair just got frizzy, but the parts have grown out a lot

@QueensYarnBoutique Ай бұрын

Your locs look great! I'm 9 months in and you are such an inspiration. I love my 4C hair texture. I have some cowrie shells but I do not know how to put them in. How do you put yours on your locs?

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Thank you!! This reminded me that I recorded a tutorial of this. I’ll try to find and post to shorts! I’ll share the link here when it’s live ☺️

@angelatravis124 18 күн бұрын

I am 7 months in and I am loving my journey. Although my hair is fine and thin but since locing and spraying it’s looking more coarser. But how can I have the top not look so spacey? I love your locs and your videos and you! You are beautiful sis! 😊

@KiaraIrie Ай бұрын

Hi Courtney! I’ve been watching your older videos. Are you still doing virtual consults? I’d love your expert option on technique for my starter locs. Thanks

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Hi! Yes I do 😊 www.vagaro.com/hairgoalswithcg Thanks for watching!

@Caribbeanvibes10 Ай бұрын

I love your locs very beautiful 😍 i want to start my third set of locs soon.

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes come on backkkk

@Pusha_Tee Ай бұрын

I love it 🥰

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Thanks, sister!! 🤗♥️ you bodied my retwist!!

@Pusha_Tee Ай бұрын

@@CourtneyGraytonYou’re so welcome 🤗 we have to get some footage next.

@lanellwilliamsonbrantley5710 26 күн бұрын

Cute….im starting my loc journey. Started May 29,2024. I’m trying to get pass the frizz🤦🏽‍♀️

@CourtneyGrayton 22 күн бұрын

Thanks! Congrats on startinggg! The frizz is normal, most people grow to love it and miss it when it's gone. Embrace it all

@drakelove3 8 күн бұрын

Have you used the made for locs products? Im about to start my 2 strand twist journey. Just wanting oils shampoos moisture?

@CourtneyGrayton 3 күн бұрын

I’ve never tried those!

@Staytrue234 Ай бұрын

What will help my locs to get thicker ? They seem so puffy (feel like clouds) which is keeping them from really dropping its been 8 mths now. I just dont have the body and thickness that i really desire. I have 4b/c hair and about 120 locs... Do u have any advice ?

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Just stay the course! They have no choice but to drop eventually

@shamaritaylor3270 Ай бұрын

I am on my third set of locs 😅 2 months in I’ve always done them myself but I’m letting someone else retwist them for me this week.

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

you deserveeee! I hope it goes well for you!

@fayth35 Ай бұрын

I’m thinking of getting microlocs, but my question is can it be done with c-shaped parts instead of box parts?

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

Absolutely! Check out this video of a client’s locs I started with c-shaped parts ☺️

@fayth35 Ай бұрын

@@CourtneyGrayton I’ll check it out thank you. Can you give me the link to said video?

@wallstreetwes4174 Ай бұрын

New to locs.. I want my locs to stand up for as long as possible and I’m not a fan of the scalpy look. Kinda like a loc-fro (not free form). What method and parting system would you recommend..? Also just subscribed.. Good Stuff..! Thanks

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

You can get the look with any parting system really because it comes down to the actual maintenance. You may want to consider semi-freeform if you’re looking to keep that look permanently. Otherwise, do it like me! My hair stands up for about 3 weeks or so until I get a retwist and then it’s neater for 1-2 weeks

@CourtneyGrayton Ай бұрын

And thanks for subscribing! ♥️

@wallstreetwes4174 Ай бұрын

@@CourtneyGrayton Thanks sis..! Makes sense.. On it..

@angelatravis124 18 күн бұрын

Do you still spray with water or rose water everyday?

@CourtneyGrayton 18 күн бұрын

I do it 2-3 times per week