SORRY THIS NEEDS TO BE SAID..... LOC EXTENSIONS NOT A JOURNEY???

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@brieb402 Жыл бұрын

To be honest I see both sides to a degree. I was curious about getting loc extensions myself. On one hand its definitely not anybody's right to come into someone else's face and insult/yell at them for things you personally dislike. Totally sucks that's happening to you girl, those people are way out of line. But, at the same time I wish you talked a little bit more about the subject itself. I don't think everyone who feels similar is part of one toxic group. I think the crux of the issue for these people is with those who portray a whole head of loc extensions as something they naturally grew. Considering the the importance the style still holds to a great many, it might be angering them to see others now coming to them and questioning "It's so beautiful, is all of it real?!" Because of the new and growing popularity of loc extensions. There's even people who take another person's previously cut locs and attach it to theirs. I guess, due to how deeply emotional and long the loc journey can be for many, it's easy for some to get triggered. Especially if it starts to get treated like another fad on instagram, and viewed as something as easy or "meaningless" as a sew-in. Maybe instead of "it isn't a journey", its important for people to accept and be upfront that it "isn't the _same_ journey", and just be willing to acknowledge how much patience the first takes? Idk if that's gatekeeping or not, it would be nice for locs to be a style truly for everyone, but I think some of those points do have some value. Never had locs, but I've been strongly considering them in recent times, and wanted to learn everything I could before my first appointment. Coming across this debate has been interesting for sure.😅

@SharmelLynnette Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I think your perspective is very fair and these are valid concerns. I don't believe everyone who shares the belief that "loc extensions aren't a journey" are apart of one toxic group, but I do feel a lot of the disdain is misdirected. I think we all can agree that questioning whether someone's hair is real or not is offensive regardless if its loc'd, loose, real, fake, etc. I feel as a community we can acknowledge the history of locs and its importance to many, while also recognizing its expansion in present times currently with the overall popularity of locs and loc extensions. I just dont believe it has to be an either/or thing. And as a community we can agree to disagree while still being respectful of other's spaces and decisions. There's enough space for everyone share their experience, and everyone's experience doesn't have to align. And just because our journey's may not align, it also doesn't devalue either of our experiences. There's also this overarching theme of "struggle" that I personally dont like. Many people who go the traditional route regularly associate their journey with struggle, and in return project their frustrations on people with loc extensions for having it "easy". And while the traditional route can be challenging (I experienced it), as a community we can't constantly complain about something being a struggle, and get mad at people for not wanting to experience that same struggle. I can't vouch for what people do/say in real life, however when it comes to social media, many of the people I see who share their experience with loc extensions are fully aware that its not the EXACT same journey as the traditional route. Many people who go the loc extensions route are very clear about why they made that decision, whether it be from impatience, lifestyle, health reasons, etc. However their overall end goal is to have head full of natural locs, and its their personal journey of getting there. Which is why I made the comment of it being the same destination, but a different route. I just feel like the constant nitpicking and insults towards loc extensions is unproductive. Im all for educating on the history and pros/cons of the different methods, but I'll never agree with shaming and policing what another black woman decides to do with her hair. Thanks again for commenting ♥️

@vuyokazimthethwa Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head 😮‍💨

@MusicLover-oo8tv 5 ай бұрын

Why is it anyone’s business what someone else decides to with or to their on hair? Let me also add, no matter how one gets their locs, they belong to the one wearing them, unless of course they had to take out a loan 😂🤣 then the locs are owned by the loaner (like a car, home, etc…) until the debt is paid in full, if you took out a loan for your locs, pay the loan off, 😂 you sure wouldn’t want a loc repossession 😅😂 … God bless, enjoy life!!!

@ExposedRoot 2 ай бұрын

Bingo. Well said. I have never in my life worn a wig a weave or an extension. So no hypocrisy here

@ivyg4075 Жыл бұрын

Bouta go from loose natural to shoulder length locs. When I told my cousin that I didn’t wanna do loc extensions because I didn’t wanna be judged she straight up reminded me that my hair is my business and nobody else’s opinion matters

@vivuli9596 Жыл бұрын

She told you right ❤

@ilydance601 Жыл бұрын

I’m doing the same on the 27th! From natural to 14 inch butterfly ended locs! 😅😂 girl we got this. People just mad cus they didn’t think to skip the baby loc phase too

@CreativeMedicine7 2 жыл бұрын

Here’s the thing… a PERSONS JOURNEY IS THEIR OWN. You can’t determine how a person handles or creates their journey. I’ve been loc’d 4 years. Cancer survivor. Didn’t even think my hair would loc. Did some diy extensions literally 2 weeks ago. MIND YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS. Our hair is versatile. Our hair is glory. Maybeeeee you should try it. I said what I said.

@Nicky_Mba Жыл бұрын

Beautifully said sis. The nerve of some people to think they should make a judgment about another person's hair journey.

@annmartin8038 Жыл бұрын

Hi sis how are you and happy New Year to you and your family, i just read your post and notice that said you were a cancer survivor that is wonderful news I am happy that you survived to God be the glory for healing you and showing you mercy and Grace may he continually bless you with health in abundance strength in abundance mercy and Grace in abundance protection in abundance no weapon formed against you shall prosper in the mighty name of Jesus I pray protection over your life I pray health over your life and May the grace of God always be with you my sister bless up♥️♥️

@CreativeMedicine7 Жыл бұрын

@@annmartin8038 thank you so much!!

@annmartin8038 Жыл бұрын

@@CreativeMedicine7 you're most welcome sis ❤️ 🥰

@tamelatate9087 Жыл бұрын

And you said it well I got loc extension and I wear it well❤

@Jasmine-ot8br Жыл бұрын

Honestly I feel like the hate can be broken down super simple : some people who go through the "ugly" phase get mad when others skip it LOL

@jasmineal-amin1009 Жыл бұрын

100% agree lol

@ohsosherry6930 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@melindawilliams413 Жыл бұрын

I didn't have an ugly stage... I loved my hair every step of the way!!! I had several different emotions along the way, Buuuuttt I've always loved my hair. It gave me a stronger sense of self. almost like I felt powerful.

@JTG313 Жыл бұрын

Period

@christinajackson8296 Жыл бұрын

The loc journey itself is a beautiful journey and a beautiful experience it does take getting used to but I love my locs so far

@briannam2329 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who started their locs with extensions and now have 100% natural locs, I completely agree. I didn't start my locs to gain patience or go on a spiritual journey and that doesn't make my experience less valid than someone who started with their own hair. It's okay to want the look and not want to go through the 5+ year journey to get mid back length hair. Not having that "patience" does not make anyone's experience less than!

@briannam2329 2 жыл бұрын

Not everyone uses their hair as a connection to spirituality or self and that's OKAY!

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

yessssss to all of this!! While my journey has taught me a lot about patience and overall self awareness, I've stated from the very beginning when I did my starter locs that I wanted locs for aesthetic purposes lol.

@tellitlikeitisfresh6541 Жыл бұрын

Your locs aren't 100% natural locs if they are extensions lol

@briannam2329 Жыл бұрын

@@tellitlikeitisfresh6541 again, nobody said my loc extensions were naturals locs. my point was, because they are human hair and we’re attached to my natural hair my whole head went through the locing process up until i cut them out of my hair. by the time i cut them out of my hair, my nature hair had formed into a semi mature locs.

@tellitlikeitisfresh6541 Жыл бұрын

@Brianna M you did say now I have 100 percent natural locs..maybe you don't be proof reading

@blu_rey8656 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of black folks treat each other like crap and show what the trauma of the Slave Trade did to our DNA and spirit. The comparison you made is on point. Enjoying your commentary.👍

@nuyataylor4885 2 жыл бұрын

You’re a weirdo. What is wrong with you?

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

This the one right here. thanks for watching!

@BlovedRose 2 жыл бұрын

Post traumatic slave disorder

@paulinebaylock8740 Жыл бұрын

Asé🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@traceydavis4774 Жыл бұрын

22 years locked. Not an expert on anyone's head but mine. Do you. Your journey is your journey - all paths lead to the same conclusion if you keep your hair clean, moisturized and oiled. Peace

@Ms.ClarmstrongPlus3 Жыл бұрын

This was a very mature response....

@DejaLanae 2 жыл бұрын

Im glad you’re talking about this. I dont like when everybody makes it seem like every person that gets locs is now adopting some new lifestyle (spirituality, veganism, etc). We dont all have to be on the same journey, thats the reason its a journey. Its going to be different for everyone depending on what your goals are, and i think we need to respect each other’s different paths. And your locs are beautiful 😍

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. We dont have to like or agree with everyone's journey, however that's not grounds to be disrespectful either.

@kgkookie 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I personally am not on some spiritual journey with my locs. I got them because I’m in school and my loose natural hair took too much time away from other important things. I got instant locs and people have told me to my face I cheated. It’s the craziest thing ever that people are bothered about someone else’s hair. What difference does it make them?? I was advised to get instant locs because my loose natural hair was too loosely curled and it would take a long time to loc. Whether someone decides to get instant locs or extensions that’s their choice and it takes nothing away from someone who decided to go a different route. Folks need to learn what’s their business and what isn’t.

@Unveiledtheblog Жыл бұрын

Yes I don’t like that either ! Don’t assume I’m a vegan because I have locs !!!

@sg5720 Жыл бұрын

She wearing loc extensions. She like the look. She loves the look. If she wanted something permanent she would have done it natural. She needs to research what Locs are about and if she did she would not be on here explaining herself.

@robinaaayyeee 2 жыл бұрын

Generally speaking some people love to project their lack of self love on other people because individuals who have enough self love, dont feel the need to speak on something in a negative way that has nothing to do with them! To feel like one way to do something is the only way, is beyond me! Continue to shine sis! 💫

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

yessss, I couldn't agree more! thanks for watching! ♥️

@AlanaeImontae Жыл бұрын

This the one💯😮‍💨

@c.f.h. 3 ай бұрын

It's YOUR HAIR , YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR BUISNESS!!!❤ No judgment here! A lot of these folk in the natural hair community be doin too much. The fact that they go OUT their way to insult others shows they have deeper issues.. If you don't like extensions, KEEP SCROLLING! Smh , Very sad! Your hair is beautiful, by the way, and so are you, sister. God bless! 💕

@faithalexander8258 Жыл бұрын

Great job 👏! I have instant loc my hair and added extensions 3mnths ago. So far the only person who something to say was my “friend” who started her locs a few yrs ago. I did not share with her I was getting locs until recently. She preceded to tell me that “I cheated”. No ma’am I took the route that obviously you couldn’t afford to take and I made the decision not to take a specific journey because you said I had to take that. I am loving my extensions and my hair is flourishing and I’m loving every minute of MY JOURNEY. Keep up the LOC EXTENSIONS content honey your doing amazing!!!! ♥️

@cinnamonaries7031 Жыл бұрын

💯

@deeb2187 7 ай бұрын

Lol u dont gotta tell her shes broke for that

@lovejones92 Жыл бұрын

I personally think loc extensions are definitely a journey because you’re committing to an experience with your hair that has to be particularly maintained in order to be successful. It’s like when a lot of us stopped putting relaxers in our hair, some people did the big chop and started from scratch while others transitioned getting enough new growth to cut off their relaxed hair in stages. Some people are naturally mean and don’t know what it means to be a part of a community. We see this with almost anything that’s considered to be a lifestyle commitment like veganism or just being healthy for example. Definitely don’t pay naysayers any nevermind. I haven’t transitioned yet but I plan to with loc extensions for my own reasons. To me having locs is a major commitment because I’m that girl that always tried not to commit so much to a style and didn’t have a hard time deciding to cut my hair off at any time I felt like it. So keep going girl, you’re definitely an inspiration for a person like me! ❤

@Unveiledtheblog Жыл бұрын

Lox extensions are soooo cool in my opinion. People who do them are brave because really it’s a hit or miss when you put them in. You look great with them!

@RealNaturalHairGuru 2 жыл бұрын

I’m happy that you addressed this. I’m starting my loc journey with loc extensions August ‘22; my consultation is this Friday. Some of the “loc extensions” police officers on the Internet are really aggressive and pushy… and I don’t get it. At all. Get ‘em in line, sis!!!!!! 👏🏽Here👏🏽For👏🏽It👏🏽

@yourfavetherapist 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to take a moment and say THAAAAANK YOOOOOU for this! I have not even finished the video, and one of many mantras is "Whatchu eat, don't make me sh*t!" It's amazing how folks care so much about what others choose to do with their hair. It's aggy AF! Just got my loc extensions a week ago Thursday and will be binging your content! Salute Beautiful Queen!

@tatianamarcella2 Жыл бұрын

It’s crazy because I started my locs in 2020 when I had just cut my natural hair into a bob and had been getting silk presses forever and finally decided to get them because I realized I just wanted to be at peace with my hair but didn’t want to cut it all off. Taking care of my natural hair every day was taxing and I needed a style that would allow the minimal amount of work but the most amount of flexibility in styling as possible. Fast forward to 2023 and my locs grew in so nicely almost mid back for the first time in my life!! and then I decided to bleach them (too harsh for my already dyed hair, my stylist should have advised me otherwise) and my locs were damaged beyond repair. It was so embarrassing for me and I’m already going through so much in my life and I’m trying to get my mental health back on track and your video of you installing your extensions gave me a little dash of hope that I could restart my “loc journey” again and not have to give up per se. I figured I would share my perspective as I know it might not be the traditional journey but I still experienced something throughout this process. I learned a lesson that’s for sure!!!

@MissLady7787 Жыл бұрын

Listen I wish I could like this video 1000 times!!! I’m currently on my second set of locs! The first time I went the traditional route via two strand twist 6yrs ago. I had a bad color job they started breaking off BAD so I started over bk in February cut all my old locs off and started over but this time with loc extensions and I absolutely love them and you can’t even tell!!! I refused to go through the journey again!!! I did it once and once and that was enough for me!!! Keep doing you hun don’t let these folks get to you!!! ❤❤❤❤

@MiaPilarWatkins Жыл бұрын

Girl I wish I could like this video 1000 times‼️The Loc Headquarters is real😂 I’m sitting here almost 3 years loc’d and I’m ready for long hair, I’ve been contemplating extensions but really felt like I didn’t want to be judged. But how dumb is that to worry about how someone else sees MY hair. Video was so on point‼️‼️

@SativaDiva773 Жыл бұрын

At 3 years, you should have some hang time. My locs are a little over 3 years old (started in June 2019). I have also thought about extensions but by the time I decided, my hair was the length I wanted to achieve. You will be there in no time!!

@stephaniesqueaky7905 2 жыл бұрын

You addressed this very eloquently. I had Loc extensions a few months back. I had them for a year and then removed them and went back to being a loose natural. Why even assume I was looking to go on a "journey" lol. I just like how locs look and that's my business.

@paulinebaylock8740 Жыл бұрын

Everyone is not on their locjourney for the same reason... you nailed it with this comment... ppl think they hold some “special” Status when they say “ it’s a spiritual journey” NEWS FLASH: It’s ALL a Spiritual journey... everything we do, everything we experience from eating dinner to taking a shower to entering this physical world, is Spiritual... Bravo to you for asking this video, every point you make is valid, some people really need to get a life!

@ShadesofSage 2 жыл бұрын

“Andddd I’m grown!!!” I support you sis❤️! Thank you for sharing your thoughts🙏🏿!

@fashionfinds4less 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you decided to put this out. I’ve noticed a few negative comments in some of your other videos and you responded very classy. But enough is enough. Go off!!

@EnergySerenity 2 жыл бұрын

This week will mark 1 year since I chose to instant loc my hair. Didn’t have the patience to wait for it loc the way you did. S/o to you, much love💚

@cyntrellthompson2639 2 жыл бұрын

Them is fake miss LOC EXTENSIONS those are more instant than yours

@treashurespencer Жыл бұрын

I love this! You have a new subscriber! Your courage to make your own decision and address inappropriate behavior is the real JOURNEY FLEX! #LOVEISACTION

@skylarmiller3991 2 жыл бұрын

Very well said..I’ve had mine for almost 2 months now and I love them and I’m far from worrying about what anyone feels about MY JOURNEY..Thank you for using your platform to address this because it’s a shame that it’s a issue for some

@MrsFreeHippyJay 2 жыл бұрын

honestly, your Locs are BEAUTIFUL!! period I can't stand how ugly our own people are to us at times its sad. I had my first set of Locs for 10 years, I started them before there was even a loc extension option but if I had that option, I would have done it also, I grew them long and cut them anyway. now I'm on my second set. All Locs are beautiful to me they come in all shapes sizes, colors, you can get extensions or grow your own, there is so much beautiful individuality and variety much like the entire black community colors, sizes, beautiful individuality I wish we all seen it that way. YET we put one another down so much and all think we are the leader of the Loc Community and give is all a bad name by being so ugly, it's so disheartening. I promise you we all aren't this way. I adore your Locs sis ! Love and Positive Energy.

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️

@naturallyfromheavenllc6873 2 жыл бұрын

"Loc headquarters" 😆😆 This was a good video. I'm 5 months in my journey and I know I'm gonna do something to make the Loc police come for me 🤭 Love watching your journey sis 👍🏾❤️

@Brownlaycurls 2 жыл бұрын

I agree, this was a very good video. I hope the message made it to headquarters 😂

@naturallyfromheavenllc6873 2 жыл бұрын

@@Brownlaycurls 😆😆

@DanielleMelvin314 Жыл бұрын

💗Period!!! 🙌🏾 I love how you made it make sense 💯🫶🏾💪🏾

@leyricleyric4691 2 жыл бұрын

I found your channel a little while ago and I watched a lot of your loc journey, I even watch your loc extensions videos. All of your journeys are different but you give transparency about both. The loc community should appreciate people like you who create content that shows how both journeys can have benefits. If locs are supposed to be journey like you said it doesn’t matter how you get there. Even with extensions if you start with them you will experience budding and everything else that you experience with starting them naturally. Keep creating content about what ever you want period💯 because I always watch and I don’t even have long enough locs yet 😂 but when I do im going to be trying your hairstyles. Period 🥰

@wyoniahouse1 2 жыл бұрын

I personally don’t want extensions but I love the ones that I’ve seen so far and yours is the best ….. it’s still a journey for you because your hair is still is growing like the traditional locs ….. do you and do what makes you happy ….. your locs are pretty with and without the extensions

@beasaroseco5840 2 жыл бұрын

Sis, these are MISERABLE souls. They feel the need to TRY to invalidate your experience, because they refuse to heal and grow. I have microlocs and I love your locs. Here's to real growth🥂, mentally, physically and spiritually. Don't let lost souls steal your joy. They don't deserve that must attention.

@jazmynyates3959 Жыл бұрын

I just came across your channel and I respect you for this I have been looking into the loc journey since June I’ll have my appointment October 6 and I’m so excited (I love your hair )🥰😍🥰😍🥰

@twink6235 2 жыл бұрын

Go off sis!!! Thanks for referencing my comment. No matter how you start it’s still a journey we all start for different reasons!!!

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! And you are so welcome!

@sg5720 Жыл бұрын

Why she so bothered tho?? This is why Social media be ruining people. Here she is going on and on about her Locs. Yes her locks were not done the natural way, but if she happy why she on here explaining herself.? She sounds insecure as she felt the need to address the haters. Who cares. The truth remain is she likes Locs and she used to extensions to get there. Is it natural way - NO, does she know the history behind it ? - NO. It is what it is, shame she is bothered but makes me wonder if she understand some truth in what people are saying. Also she on KZfaq so she should be use to negative and positive comments. I clicked on the video, cause her hair looks great. Natural is natural and it is what it is. 🤷🏽‍♀️

@araikaraik1837 27 күн бұрын

@@sg5720 3:55

@tc9517 Жыл бұрын

I’m a natural loc girl starting from my roots, now whoever decides on having loc extension that’s their own business and that’s how I see it…PERIODTT

@theabk4u1 Жыл бұрын

You look snatched afff the hair, the face😩😍😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ on another note: I think it’s very much how some loose naturals come for other naturals based on if they color treat or if they wear protective styles or hair texture, etc. Even how women who choose to relax are criticized and are critical of natural hair. It’s ugly to insult someone based on an opinion that is very much a personal issue lol these people need to feel more important than they are to complete strangers. I feel like the more happy/ content a person is about their own journey, the less likely they are to rain on another’s parade🤷🏽‍♀️ love watching your content, hair is GORGEOUS 🤩🤩🤩

@ThePamelayork 2 жыл бұрын

That car vs plane analogy was just ugh. I mean it's a matter of preference. I personally hate long car rides and enjoy the scenery from airplanes just fine. Like anything it comes down to preference AND like you said, we getting to the same destination. I enjoy your content and your locs are beautiful. Do YOU sis!

@Kimosobee 2 жыл бұрын

Your hair is beautiful, you are beautiful, your locs are beautiful and your loc extensions are beautiful. This is what makes your loc Journey yours. We all have our experience with our locs and that in itself makes it such a beautiful thing. I love your content and you have inspired me since day one with my locs and I am only 4 months in and I look forward to your content. I will continue to look forward to your alerts that you have posted PERIODT. Ignore all negative energy. Send right back from whence it came

@oteshasankofa8521 Жыл бұрын

You inspired me to do my loc extensions and I love them ! You do & did a great job on ur hair

@caylae 2 жыл бұрын

It had to be said & I’m glad you did, it’s your platform! I don’t know why these ppl can’t get it through their thick ass skulls that everyone’s loc journey is not gonna look the same & it’s simply not their place to invalidate someone else’s journey. They sound absolutely insane for saying it’s not real whatever the hell that means, the toxicity in the loc community has gotten so much worse!

@carlaleggs2955 3 ай бұрын

You are so right! The ugly is not necessary! Jealousy is strong! Your LOCS are beautiful no matter how you got there😊 I don't have locs but in the future may consider them because of watching your content. Keep sharing beautiful ❤

@dr.varobinsonhendricks5340 Жыл бұрын

You added locs to your locs. You went through the Ugly Stage already. This is my 4th set of locs. I’m not running my “Loc Resume” down to anyone. Your Journey is YOUR Journey.

@QueenVirgo09 2 жыл бұрын

I'm convinced that some of these heffas are bald headed and just mad because maybe their locs aren't coming out the way that they want them to... I love lock extensions!! I have a niece here in my city that does them she does them in different colors... a lot of people go to her they're beautiful. if a person never told you that they have loc extensions no one will ever know no one will ever know so what's the big deal like you said just because it isn't for you doesn't mean that it's not for everybody else... I agree with you 100%, you don't like unfollow Keep scrolling I personally just started my loc journey in May and although I have seen significant growth and have been able to retwist my own hair I would like to try loc extensions because I don't want to color my hair anymore so I want to do some with color just to see what it's like and I'm going to do them I don't care what nobody thinks... So please continue to do your videos cuz I want ideas for my extensions as well thank you ❤️❤️❤️

@kawanmills7932 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I found your channel..and agree with everything you said!! Everyone’s “journey” is gone be different!!! I needed this content as a person who is starting with loc extensions.. bcuz I wanted to!!

@pamenglish2243 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your perspective, especially describing the plane vs the car ride. I’ve done both and you are right…both processes have their own experience. It’s the person’s own choice.

@jujugreenbean 2 жыл бұрын

Girl I been rocking with you since the beginning when you started your locs. And I’ve been locked for 2.5 years. I continue to watch even after you added your extensions because the content is good! Also I’ve referred people to your installation series who I’ve seen ask about them in different loc groups. I had loc extensions for a year before combing them out and restarting on my own for my own reasons. But both ways are a journey. Keep being you. Keep putting out the content. Keep giving us the styles. Keep giving the lewks. Be well and stay blessed!

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support ♥️

@animated_sunchild 2 жыл бұрын

I think the reason why ppl trip out (i could be wrong) is because ppl that start their journey naturally go through all the phases and they build a connection with their hair and experience self love and a spiritual journey but they feel like loc extensions are cheating, you don’t go through any phases, and it’s more so a spur of the moment thing and just getting it for the “trend” purposes unlike the ppl who actually had to go through the phases. I can also see ppl being upset bc ppl who get the extensions don’t go through the quote on quote “ugly phase”. Ppl have to realize that everyone has their reasons for whatever. Ppl also need to mind their business because it’s not like it’s their head and ppl in my opinion got too comfortable not watching their mouth on social media. Like you said the journeys are different.

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely understand where you’re coming from. However everyone doesn’t have the same connection with their hair. Also if it’s truly a journey of self love and spirituality, someone “cheating” the process shouldn’t take away from someone elses personal journey, if it’s truly about self. I just feel like the disrespect and assumptions are unnecessary, especially as someone who’s gone through the traditional route and went through the different phases. And even if someone chooses to go the loc extensions route, it’s their choice and you never know what led them to that decision. I definitely appreciate your comment, and thanks for watching! ❤️

@animated_sunchild 2 жыл бұрын

@@SharmelLynnette and your absolutely right. Just 🖕🏾them and do you queen. Your Locs are dope asf regardless ❤️💯

@9etherkween084 Жыл бұрын

This is my first time seeing your video. I have subscribed bc I can relate. I have micro locs that I have done myself and I always correct ppl when they ask me or compliment me on sisterlocs. Some ppl will Always find away to create division. Our hair is Beautiful & Unique we should be able to rock it anyway we want to. Continue to do YOU & Be Great! Happy New Year!!!

@gabrielagold5298 2 жыл бұрын

I think the backlash is probably from people who care about the origin of black people and locs and what that means to them. Where else locs are becoming a mainstream style that people are just using to get a certain look and they might find that “rude” to the culture i guess because it’s less respected.

@user-we3fx4ty2j 5 ай бұрын

18:42 I just came across this video as I was just looking for videos on how to wash loc extensions. I have heard a lot about how cruel people can be in the loc community when you have Loc extensions. This is the first time I’ve seen it. I am 8 months into my JOURNEY! Me deciding to get locs and deciding to get loc extensions had nothing to do with my spiritual beliefs are feeling. I always liked locs. One of my daughters started her locs herself. They are now almost down to her butt. The Audacity for someone to come on a platform that they already feel hate for is ridiculous! This world is sad. I was encouraged to start them with just my own hair but I did what I wanted to do for my reasons. I’m so happy you created this video. I like my locs and it’s a process. I have frizz like any other loved person may have. I am trusting the process. You should really create more content about loc extensions. Well I haven’t watched everything you have made 😊yet but I will. Some of us appreciate you!

@mc9935 Жыл бұрын

I love your hair girl!!!! It mesh so well with you.

@beancagilyard9666 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, you have a new subscriber. I completely agree with what you said as well. In November it'll be a year for me growing my locks and I'm learning how to be more patient with myself and it's a struggle with just letting them be. No judgement over here and you're very pretty.

@Mygurls33 Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you made this video! I just started my loc Journey with loc Extensions! It has not been long at all but I have and will go through things that I will refer to as part of my Journey. I was a loose naturally and I just got tired of looking for someone to do my hair. I moved from California to Texas and couldn’t find anyone that was suitable for me. My reasons for locking my hair is not important, I just know I love ❤️ locks and have so for quite sometime. Everyone should be embraced no matter how they are starting. I like how you stated your Video was Titled (LOC Extensions) If you don’t like the Loc extensions , why are you watching.No need to be rude,when people are here trying to get information like myself. Keep doing what you do and God will continue to bless you and everything you are trying to do. You are beautiful ❤and I don’t hear anything in your content that would be considered rude or nasty.

@FoxyBlkFemale Жыл бұрын

I don’t care what anybody says. I’m getting loc extensions next week and can’t wait. I always wanted them and after surviving breast cancer in 2020, I’m entitled to live my life the way I want too. I say they are simply haters.

@consciousleepr6267 8 ай бұрын

Me too! I had locs for 10 years, the cut it off when my mum passed. However, I missed them and have decided to start again with loc extensions

@sholyndeputy3428 2 жыл бұрын

Locs will always be beautiful on a black woman no matter how she starts it, I’m glad you put this out cause a lot of women need to be aware of this. I personally started my locs in the traditional two strand twist on short Afro “4c” hair and now I’m 3 years in and I personally enjoyed every bit of my journey from the beginning to now but my journey is not yours, and as long as you prioritize the health of your hair no one would even know the difference. I feel like maybe the problem starts to come in for some people when the loc extensions themselves hinder your actual hair then help it, like using false hair or getting them done by someone who is not trained in attaching the extensions to the hair with no problems, but either way it goes locs are locs and they will always be beautiful no matter the journey

@rozloc21 Жыл бұрын

People are weird and miserable and misery loves company. They had to struggle with their "ugly stage" and want everyone else to struggle too smh. I just started my loc journey a month ago. And for my first retwist I'm looking to get extensions added. That's why I'm here to get more info. Haters gone hate cuz you're cute AF sis. Keep doing you! 💁🏿‍♀️💖

@shanian.3685 2 жыл бұрын

Your locs are gorgeous and I love your channel 💕 you're right, some people are very insecure and get very bold online just to make themselves feel better. I believe in working smarter and not harder. If loc extensions or instant locs work for someone, then cool. I started my locs out with micro two strand twists, and have had mine for about 14 months. If I ever decided to start a new set, I would most likely go with loc extensions because I don't know if I have the patience to go the traditional route again lol. And like you said, it's not about the journey so much as it is about the destination.

@geraldineblair2051 Жыл бұрын

This is not the lock community speaking. Some people are just unhappy. I had my locks for seven years and I did the unthinkable I cut my hair really short because I love short hair. JUST DO YOU! It’s ok.

@nikkij_2383 2 жыл бұрын

Girrrrrl, the one’s that don’t like it……………why bother taking the time to click and watch your content and then leave a negative comment!!!! 🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️🤔🙇🏾‍♀️ That just takes to much damn time!Everyone’s journey doesn’t look the same! Thanks for sharing and continue to do you!!!😉☺️

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

Entirely too much time 😩

@sweetpea74127 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for dropping this well articulated knowlege!🙌🏿

@Michelle-hu3zn Жыл бұрын

I'm on my second loc journey. In my first try, my hair took a year to even pretend to loc. After three years, the back never loc'd. This time around, I intertwined purchased hair into my own and added extensions. Now I'm cutting off the extensions. Big deal. We do what works for us.

@kelmabarrett8252 Жыл бұрын

Yes ma'am and thank you. I had weak spots on some off my starter locs and I used loc extensions to thicken some of them up. I am very happy with my decision. Thank you again for this video 😊

@NajThagemini 9 ай бұрын

You was preaching with the plan and car examples 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️ cause I’m not driving no 14 hrs to get no where

@merakihealingenergyllc8931 6 ай бұрын

As someone that just hit their 7 year anniversary on my loc journey 2023 I had to cut off 6 inches of bleached damaged locs. I’m considering getting extensions with natural human hair. Everyone’s journey and purpose is different!

@katrinaerwin1834 3 ай бұрын

I can say I have locs myself. I didn't even know they were extensions. They look good. It is your locs and do as you want.

@azariyahlovecreations77 Жыл бұрын

Your hair is absolutely Beautiful. I can't wait to get my locs done with extensions added.

@MoTheHopefulRomantic Жыл бұрын

Listen!! I LOVE your hair. I started my locs the "traditional" way with comb coils after debating getting loc extensions to start then off. That was MY choice. Now almost 5 years later I have new locs in my head that are WAY shorter than my older locs. After watching your video I'M choosing loc extensions on those 5 new locs. Forget these people who think they can insert their thoughts into YOUR life. I'm love love LOVING your hair and I subbed to your channel based on that video you put your extensions in. I love that you don't let their input bother you. I'm watching and loving. Thank you for your videos

@andreanicoleponger1996 Жыл бұрын

Your locs are beautiful and I enjoy your content. Keep doing what you do. Also I appreciate the different styles you share. It helps me with ideas when styling my daughter locs. God bless. 😊

@sinnamontofu Жыл бұрын

“First of all who put y’all in charge” 😂😂😂

@aprilfloyd9733 2 жыл бұрын

It’s no difference between wearing tape Extensions or getting hair sewn in 🤷🏾‍♀️ you look beautiful sis!!! You look amazing ☺️ I’m on my journey as well… I appreciate you.

@pamelasmith508 Жыл бұрын

Child ….I’m glad somebody finally Checked these people with these controlling spirits trying to control someone else’s life someone else’s journey someone else’s page you people that have something bad to say … stay off her platform… I’m old school if you don’t have something good to say don’t say nothing at all.. Beautiful young lady you keep on sharing your journey I like your lock extensions I like your hair when you don’t have extensions I like you.!!! Me I’m on A loc journey sometimes I cover my locks with a wig because I’m having a bad hair day and that’s my business !! Now I might just go get me some loc extensions ..hope I look just as good as Sharmel !!

@lavondadebrito1178 2 ай бұрын

Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! I love it and I love the color! I’m so sorry that you have to deal with yet another reason some feel the need to cause divisions and criticize someone else. My spiritual journey does not involve my hair…it’s my relationship with God. I am starting my locs because I want no longer want to deal with my natural hair…it’s a lot of work and I don’t want my hair to be a job…I have other things to do! It’s as simple as that and that’s my right and my business! Lol! I’m not understanding why so many like to judge and cause division no matter what you do or what “ community “ they identify with. First it’s division between natural hair and relaxed hair, then in the natural community it’s between different hair types..crazy….now here we are with locs…DIVISIONS…WOW! I fully intend to get extensions. I am 50 years old and have earned the right to do what I want. I don’t ask permission, nor opinions..compliments or otherwise..I did not invite anyone on a journey that I’m not even on, so no need to comment on it. I don’t ask anyone about their journeys or whether their hair is real or not…I just compliment on what is beautiful! If a person can diminish a person’s worth in a “community” to something as superficial as hair…then maybe there is another spiritual journey they need to be taking. This is not to diminish in any way the importance someone else places on THEIR hair journey.. YOU do YOU, however do not judge someone else’s value or “journey” based on what YOU feel is important in YOUR life.

@ktlove81 Жыл бұрын

I started my journey 2 years ago. But never had a thought that I would ever judge someone for not taking the same journey I did through the traditional way. It’s the same way going to a black church when you walk in the first thing that’s said is “ girl look at what she got on!” When they should be saying “welcome sister I am glad you are here” As women we all have our own journey and especially as a black women congratulate don’t hate. Some are just miserable and there is nothing you can do to change their minds on how they feel! Stay blessed luv great content🧘🏽! Hatred is different from constructive criticism this is pure hatred, disrespectful, and disgusting to say the least the messages that were sent to another beautiful black woman trying to better herself! 🤢 🤦🏽‍♀️ we have it hard enough out here without doing it to each other!

@PatriceButler49 2 жыл бұрын

I had locs the original way for 13 years and had to cut them because of too much damage from bleaching. I started my second set yesterday using permanent loc extensions and baby they can say what they want to say about me, I love them. If these was out back in the day when I first got my first set I would’ve definitely taken the easy route lol your journey is your journey who are they the loc Gods, my hair my business!!! Respectfully 😘

@Brownlaycurls 2 жыл бұрын

Tell ‘em girl LOL. Ppl need to mind their business and learn the art of the scroll. Like you said, If it don’t apply, let it fly. Im glad you spoke your piece.

@mstremyrah2162 Жыл бұрын

I just looked up loc extensions and frankly it’s expensive sooo that may be where the hate come from. Anyway your hair is cute. F the hater’s.

@desireedbaring1 4 ай бұрын

I love how you started off with a "FIRST AND FOREMOST!" hahahahaha

@adrialasha8069 Жыл бұрын

Your locs are beautiful and I agree, your journey is your journey only. This was a great video.

@puddytatpurr Жыл бұрын

"I don't like loc extensions" "Jog on then, pal!"

@onyxjlee Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This needed to be said!

@EmeraldsHoneyComb 2 жыл бұрын

Your locs look sooooo pretty I can’t even focus on the video 😭😭😭😭

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!! lol

@zimmericanwoman6123 2 жыл бұрын

Fck the internet! Us fans love U&will continue to support! Like U said, everyone’s loc journey is different! Started my loc journey in March ‘20. I added loc extensions 2 weeks ago(after seeing U add)&I absolutely love them. My own locs are abt 10” long but wanted to add length for more styling versatility. I also made my own locs&installed myself. Took me 3 days(abt 2/3 hrs per day) to make 80 locs, of which 62 were used. Then it took abt 8 hrs to install, which I did over 2 days. Was very time consuming but worth the $ I saved!!!🤗🤗🤗

@ladycryptologist192 Жыл бұрын

I’m a new sub based on this video! Thank you for this. ❤

@marjallahhaze1893 2 жыл бұрын

gurl. I just started my own journey, and I've been debating about vlogging, then decided against it, basically because of everything you so eloquently stated in this video, about the "mean girl" gatekeeping behavior I keep seeing pop up in the comments across MULTIPLE channels. Beautifully said. Everyone's journey is unique (alien superstar baby), and precious because it's YOUR journey. I appreciate the way you handled yourself, and I appreciate both your transparency, and honesty. I found your channel doing my own research around locs, and I valued your point of view on loc extensions. Keep doing what you doing, with that positive spirit, and the blessings will continue to flow for you.

@SharmelLynnette 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. I hate the "mean girl" behavior and it sucks that people dont feel comfortable sharing the experience because of all of the nitpicking. Whether you decide to vlog it or not, wishing you the best along your journey ♥️

@victoriousspirit8955 Жыл бұрын

I wasn’t subscribed to you before but I am now! These ppl you speak of are HATERS. They are jealous and they can shut up 🤐. Your beautiful 😍

@i_am_naturally_blessed Жыл бұрын

Girlfriend I agree with everything you say. It's nobody's business that you have loc extensions. I just don't understand why anybody have an issue about loc extensions. Your hair is beautiful and so are you. Love your locs sis.💕

@mindfulness8160 Жыл бұрын

You really opened my mind thank you 🙏🏾

@zamyia8 Жыл бұрын

At the beginning of the year I was very depressed so I cut my natural growing locs. I’m better now and I regret it so much! Tomorrow morning I will be getting my permanent loc extensions to restart my own loc journey in my own way ♥️

@tellitlikeitisfresh6541 Жыл бұрын

😥I did something last yr and was so depressed. I saved my locs and just reinstall them dec 7. I feel myself again

@celestinejones5059 Жыл бұрын

Sis I’m on my 2nd set and I have loc extensions this time😊 I love them..the hair on my crown is a different texture, life fluctuates and so do hair💁🏽‍♀️

@sharonkeggins290 Жыл бұрын

Preach Sis🙏💕Do what makes you feel good about yourself period🙏💕They can take it or leave it🙏💕

@tangiechapman6219 8 ай бұрын

Amen sister preach on I love your hair ❤ I’m getting loc extensions because I want to see how my hair looks in them before I made commitment.

@chrissyholmes7888 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely right…….the issue is people need to stay in their own lane and stop trying to tell folk what is or isn’t a way of life…..each of is different, so will our paths and journeys be………..and the moral of the story is do you boo,

@Lil_warner Жыл бұрын

1 month in my journey with 4 inch extension fro was long so my hair hanging to my mouth n neck area & I DONT GIVE A F***K WHAT NOBODY THINK ABOUT CAUSE ITS MY HEAD & I LIKE IT AND THE WOMEN DO TOO

@heiress2alegacy848 Жыл бұрын

I feel you I've been loc'd several times traditionally...If I loc again it will be extensions....Frankly I'm hopping on the jet this time. Over the road trip

@user-uf6le7cr1n 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this video. I agree with everything you’re saying. ❤❤❤❤

@puddytatpurr Жыл бұрын

When I first loc'd my hair, I did it via the 'no brushing/neglect' method. Six years later, I had a baby and after eight months experienced post partum hair loss and it was quite severe. In a panic, I cut my locs out because I thought the weight was adding problems (my hair was down to my mid back by that point). As soon as the hair loss stopped, I reloc'd my hair and I put my old locs back in as extensions - it was still my hair, but it was extensions. I have - from time to time - purchased human hair and made them super long, but I can't handle the weight of them THAT long. Now I've got my hair to a good (for me) length and I love it (it's roughly the same as yours is now - looks gorgeous btw) - some of it is extended with my hair, some of it is extended with HH extensions and some isn't extended at all. And all of that is OKAY! It was my journey to get where I am now and I've been loc'd for the better part of 12 years - and it has been a journey!

@meccahayes1294 15 күн бұрын

I'm getting some locs extension now ❤❤❤❤stay beautiful queen 👸

@MissLady7787 Жыл бұрын

All this needed to said!!!! It’s a damn shame as adults we still have to deal with mean girls. Smh

@Shandail808 2 жыл бұрын

When will people just mind their business?! Your hair is beautiful and it’s YOURS!

@geraldineblair2051 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your hairstyles and your creativity. Continue to share and be encouraged.

@SharmelLynnette Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@ElisiasEvolution 2 жыл бұрын

For me I have had wigs, weaves, extensions for most of my adult life, so to go though the stages naturally was liberating for me, I couldn't have had the same experience otherwise, I'm 2 years in I'm not going to say I don't miss the length (never had long hair) but its not enough for me to buy anyway, But I can respect another persons journey.