The Evolution of Lionel 🦁 My Natural Hair Journey

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The Evolution of Lionel 🦁 My Natural Hair Journey | Keke J.

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Happy New Year everyone! 🎉 I've missed ya'll, it's definitely been a whole month since my last video. Let's just say December did not go as planned, but we're back to it now! In today's video, I just wanted to sit down with you and give you my updated natural hair journey. I am talking a lot so make sure you grab some snacks! Lol
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K E E P U P W I T H M E
IG: keke.j_
A B O U T M E
Age: 28
Hair Type: 4b
Big Chop: 7.21.2011
Microlocs Est: 10.12.2020
M Y S T U F F
Camera: Canon EOS M50
Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro 2020
Lighting: Neewer Ring Light
B U S I N E S S
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@octaviaarmstrong7551 3 жыл бұрын

Your locs are small that your hair can be versatile, you look good with them girl , and you can tell you love them

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕 I’m obsessed with them lol

@heyitsjayed 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so tempted! It’s the volume and fullness for me.

@andreataylor4503 3 жыл бұрын

Right I love the volume of her hair

@robertkamari7773 3 жыл бұрын

i dont mean to be off topic but does any of you know a way to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot the login password. I love any help you can offer me.

@ahmedparker1650 3 жыл бұрын

@Robert Kamari Instablaster :)

@robertkamari7773 3 жыл бұрын

@Ahmed Parker i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

@robertkamari7773 3 жыл бұрын

@Ahmed Parker it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much you really help me out !

@mej.2008 3 жыл бұрын

The fact u started locs 5x before settling on these... BEST DECISION!! Thick & free like ur fro but easier... arguably ur best look ever but without as much hassle:) Can't wait to see how big it'll get!!

@Lisa_Flowers 3 жыл бұрын

You DO have a gentle father voice oh my gosh that's it exactly lol. Very soothing and relaxing!

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 Thank you! 💕

@urmomsdesigner1651 3 жыл бұрын

She got that cool uncle voice 🥺

@Jasmine-ot8br 2 жыл бұрын

I agree hahahah so cute

@conniechoward 3 жыл бұрын

Giving me Maxine Shaw vibes.

@stoicxsm 3 жыл бұрын

Your crown has always been beautiful KeKe.... but these locs bout to take the cake 😍

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕

@miizzjuiicy10 3 жыл бұрын

I went natural in 2014, and locking my hair has been in the back of my mind since 2015. I decided long ago that I was going to loc my hair. It was just a matter of getting to a point I felt I was ready to make the commitment. I started a set back in March 2019, but I wasn't happy with the size and the parting. I also realized that I wasn't really ready, so I took them down. I just finished installing my second set of starter locs a few days, and I got them exactly the way I want them. I'm definitely sticking with it this time.

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

I feel you 100%! Congratulations on your journey! 🥳🎉

@rainriver1281 3 жыл бұрын

Gurl its ok to be particular about your particulars period.

@kalamarsh5061 3 жыл бұрын

I started five days ago because of you. And thats the day my boyfriend broke up with me.

@escapingmundane 3 жыл бұрын

fuck em

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your journey! 🥳🎉 and you don’t need him! Someone better is on the way ☺️💕

@Mrs_Canary 3 жыл бұрын

His loss

@khalissap7591 3 жыл бұрын

I started on 10 Jan with microlocs. So far so good

@michellewright2841 3 жыл бұрын

you are free!! to be you and do you, you define you, by bud

@chimeneafi 3 жыл бұрын

When you said I can’t wait to go swimming.. I felt that. I know locs will be for me too.

@msnatashabyndon7364 3 жыл бұрын

Your Locs Are Gorgeous And So Are You I Just Love Your Site🥰 Thank You For Your Natural Hair Wisdom

@huniebon 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! The part about you finding out about natural hair! But you learned to love your curls despite what you saw and what others said. I absolutely love it! We ALL have beautiful textures and really need to learn to embrace it .

@trinahiggins9262 3 жыл бұрын

This is crazy. I swear we went to college together. I even recognize the backgrounds on some of your throwback pictures! I found this video cause I'm trying to start locs, too. Yours look great 💗

@tootsiee_roll 3 жыл бұрын

Omg wth are you so adorable and witty and funny. Literally I can relate with your hair journey sooo much! Great video mama!

@harrisindustries314 2 жыл бұрын

Locs look different on different types/textures of hair. Your locs work so well. They look thick, they look uniform, and they look so good on you!

@joanjones220 3 жыл бұрын

Love your locs. The parting, size and fullness are on point. Wish I could do my own.

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕

@charrissehorton3468 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so here for This! I started my locs because of your beautiful mane!! I’m 4days in!

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

My gosh! 🥺💕 Thank you so much! Congratulations on your journey!!! 🥳🎉

@tayojackson8607 3 жыл бұрын

Talk about that lip color, sis!😍

@shelleymcdaniel42 3 жыл бұрын

You’re the last video series I watched before I decided to Loc my hair in April 18th 2021!!! I have been natural since 2007. Have cut dyed and down it all TWA to Fro. I’m 51 and have wanted Locs for over 30 years but my fam friends and ex hubby weren’t having it and distracted me from my hearts desire... I went all in and am so thankful! Thank you for sharing your journey

@cooligirl82 3 жыл бұрын

Your hair is beautiful. U did an outstanding job on it.

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕

@vikkideclue9289 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for being so transparent. I used to have locks and took them down about 6 years ago. Relooking has always been on my mind and more so micro locs . I’ve been doing my research and once I get these braids out, I think I’m going to take the leap! Thanks again! Your hair is gorgeous!

@ashleykirby3227 3 жыл бұрын

I feel you on those crispy parts 👌👌

@thandon6101 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know whether it's your voice or whatever, but you are so easy to listen to. I really enjoyed this video and watching your lock journey for the past year and a bit. Keep doing what you're doing, Keke. Loving every minute of it.

@tamarabush3065 3 жыл бұрын

Your locks are absolutely beautiful Keke! I started my microlock journey 6 months ago with 150 locks and 6 months later decided to resize some. Tedious taking the few down but now have 165...im satisfied now

@GoBrandi 2 жыл бұрын

I have been talking about getting locs for YEARS! I have been binge watching your videos and other loc'd women and have decided to start this week. Tonight I'm going to create my grid. Pray for me LOL

@briasiamaybin 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this With 4 kids working, business and 2 heads to do whewww im exhausted im going to attempt these !!!

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

It will take so much off your shoulders!

@kalamarsh5061 3 жыл бұрын

You inspired me that day so this was a fresh start for me to do me. My hair is short but i cant wait for thr growth

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

🥺💕

@beautyschooldropout8227 3 жыл бұрын

I love your energy! I combed out half of my locs two weeks ago. I did the front, and my friend did the back and it was the parts that were not doing it for me! It was actually your video that was my sign to do it! So thank you cause I LOVE them now! ❤️

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥺💕 that means a ton! I’m glad you love them! ❤️

@beautyschooldropout8227 3 жыл бұрын

Yes keep the content coming! And feel free to check out my loc journey struggle on my channel! ❤️

@sincerelykayyy 3 жыл бұрын

Installing my microlocs watching this! I've redone my locs 4 times in the last 3 days... Keke, girl, I feel you on the parting lol

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Lol my picky self! I said I’m not moving forward until they’re perfect! And congratulations on your journey! 🥳🎉

@BaublesOfDelight 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you said 'if you can't stop thinking about them to go for it'. I have NO idea why its hitting me so hard but I cant stop thinking about locking and this might be the video I needed to push me on over. Thank you for sharing and inspiring! You. Are. BEAUTIFUL. 😊

@CurlsByMandi 3 жыл бұрын

I'm waaay late to your channel but this video was so helpful to me! Thank you for keeping it real. I want to loc my hair but I'm scared lol I'm mostly concerned about if I do it myself, I don't want to damage my hair to the point of no return but I don't want to spend thousands on a pro. I want mine small for the versatility too. Like you, I don't want my scalp out in these streets lol. This just inspired me more!

@adjanic4643 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVED hearing - and seeing - your hair story, Keke! I miss your crochet passion twists but your microlocs look lovely as well. I'll research what long locs look like.

@mimarose4348 3 жыл бұрын

You are soooo beautiful! I love the look of locs on you!! We’re gonna have to see a wash day!

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕 I’m going to be filming one soon!

@ThespianNiki 3 жыл бұрын

Woo lawd. Sis is calling me out... Speaking directly to me. I have been natural since 2007. Tried locs 5 times. Same, commitment issues or it did not turn out the way I wanted them expect the last time when I decided to do them myself but the way my commitment is setup. Thanks for this video.

@isaltinadiogo162 2 жыл бұрын

Sis' you're a bomb! Love your accent, your natural vibe, you're gorgeous... A God's precious gift! Keep up with the good work and thnks for the strenght! 😘

@Latifahh15 3 жыл бұрын

I’m ready this is my sign! You and your Locs are so pretty 😍 😍😍

@itsshonniepooh 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a beautiful set of locs.

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕

@jlov3420 2 жыл бұрын

Girl!!!!! U speaking my heart!!! I went natural back in 2009 cause I wanted locs but I fell in love with my afro and bleach. I did my own locs back in 2018 ( grab and twist, semi free-form) wasn't feeling cute so I combed them out at my 1 year mark. Now all I wear is a puff. I want micro locs but scared of not liking it and having to chop my hair off

@akilahocana6859 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos so so SO MUCH!! I've been watching your videos for a few days now. Guess what? I'm in the process of installing braidlocks right now. Whew chile!! The parting has been BEYOND a struggle but since I want those "crispy parts" I'm taking my time and enjoying the journey. My hair is so broken off. But I'm really hoping this loc journey will get it to a better place. I plan on doing a protective style over these because it's just too scraggly to wear just yet. I'll eventually share what you've inspired in me.

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💕 and congratulations on your new journey! 🥳 and don’t worry, your hair is going to grow beautifully ❤️

@sierralafaye 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed seeing all the throwback photos! ❤️ & I love the name you gave your hair, I gotta figure out a name for mine

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕

@jasminedains4844 3 жыл бұрын

I'm considering getting locs, and you make me want them so bad! Your hair is gorgeous!

@sontiaw 3 жыл бұрын

Love your locs! It’s so crazy you posted this video! I just started my locs myself yesterday 1/1/21! So excited🎉

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh!! Thank you!! Congratulations on your journey!! 🥳💕

@_MeeYuh_ 2 жыл бұрын

Damn! This is my sign to get sister locs idk how many videos I watched of yours. But you convinced this 4c chica to step out 👏🏾

@onicamotlokoa9227 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your makeup look so simple and not too much. Is it possible to share how you put your makeup on. Haven’t done makeup before I don’t like it much but your look makes me want to try it.😁😁😁😁. Love the locs.

@nickiejohnson-ahorlu4037 3 жыл бұрын

Wash days are the reason I’ve been loc’d for 11 years! It took HOURS! LOL! Hearing your journey was wonderful. It mirrors my own. And I am at least 10 years older than you, which just goes to show the commonality of the struggle,

@Goldsaint89268 3 жыл бұрын

I’m getting sisterlocks tomorrow!! I’m super excited 🥰🥰

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your new journey! 🥳🎉

@elyse1304 3 жыл бұрын

I love crispy parts too!!😭 I put in my twist last week, but I’m going to make them smaller like I usually do. New Subby and love your personality💚

@shanitagreen2330 3 жыл бұрын

Look beautiful Keke...

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕

@shanitagreen2330 3 жыл бұрын

@@KekeJ Your welcome...

@quasar4472 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I need you to do my hair!! I love your partings😭 I love every style you have done throughout your channel! can't wait to see your locs continue to flourish!

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕 I have been thinking about doing other people’s hair. I’ll be sure to let you know when I do!

@Sumayyahsikiru 3 жыл бұрын

I feel just the same way😩

@kishajoseph9000 2 жыл бұрын

@@KekeJ have you started doing hair yet?

@janyhialinton3328 3 жыл бұрын

You look so happy and fulfilled and beautiful with your locs. I want to try them so bad ugh 2021 might be the year, but I’m wary of maintenance 😬

@aziedouao.7007 2 жыл бұрын

I'm obsessed with your voice lol. Thanks for sharing your journey and all this videos ❤

@sunkissedcoco9393 3 жыл бұрын

You are BEAUTIFUL!! Omg!! And your locs are bomb ! 😍 I loooveeee ittt

@faithroad2665 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful locs

@christiaslaughter5155 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey! This is super helpful for me because I am seriously contemplating getting microlocs. I did the big chop 2/14/15 and I love being natural and I loved having it short, mohawk, shaved sides, etc. I do like the fact that with locs, you literally have a permanent hairstyle and I love the versatility of them.

@celine9173 3 жыл бұрын

Your voice is soothing

@nappyscribe1987 3 жыл бұрын

You LOOK more comfortable and confident than the other hairstyles in your past pictures. You’re gorgeous girl!

@chanelbriggs9501 3 жыл бұрын

I love the way yours look 😍😍

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕

@qodeshcreative 2 жыл бұрын

I got interlocks as well Feb 1, 2021 and I love them more and more every day. They are very versatile and I wanted something smaller as well, as I traditionally locked my hair twice before these and took them gith out like you lol. Thanks for representing us interlocked girls, a lot of people don't know what interlocks are and like to ask me if I have sister locks lol. Sister locks would be way too small for me and I don't like looking griddy. But when they gain hair they are very beautiful. For me interlocks are the perfect size.

@insideroutside 3 жыл бұрын

Girl I literally started the loc process a few days ago because it has been on my mind to go back to locs... I had locs as a kid but when i went into foster care my foster mom cut my hair and its taken me 15 years to decide i really want to try them again. Im glad I can be on the journey with someone cause none of my friends have been understanding my need to get back to the heart of who i am and was.

@arykachrystana6937 3 жыл бұрын

She’s just so pretty

@omegasim9912 3 жыл бұрын

Your locs look gorgeous I started my second set of locs last year March 17th gonna be a year soon and I’m just loving it I can’t wait for it to grow long so I can do bun styles (I miss them) and other intricate but beautiful styles Lionel definitely flourished wonderfully and I hope that she continues to do so, and also yourself Happy new year to you and Lionel!

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💕 Congratulations on your journey! I can’t wait until I hit that milestone! Happy New Year to you as well!

@tarawatts6282 3 жыл бұрын

Ive been thinking about it for 10 years. I had them done 10 years ago and took them out after 3 days. I hated it. Saw your page today on IG and I love yours. Im ready again and will be doing them myself this weekend.

@Sophia.Morrison 3 жыл бұрын

wow! I love this! I need this! you are so beautiful and your hair is firrreee! I've been on the natural journey since 2014 but I gonna go for this...yaay! thank you.

@natural4269 3 жыл бұрын

Your locs are perfect!

@NeeshaShakeera 3 жыл бұрын

Please make something with your quote "I like my crispy parts!" on it lol. I started locs with extensions on 12/24/2020 after seeing you and Kendra Kenshay post loc videos. I have been wanting them for two years so I finally did it. Love em!

@sophiablessed6863 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously I'm obsessed with your hair😍😍😍. I did traditional locs and I'm almost 7 months in. I wish I had locs like you but I already know that I wouldn't be able to maintain it, so traditional locs it is for me.

@tiffanywashington98 3 жыл бұрын

I ❤ them. Im happy you're happy with them.

@ThatNaturalChick2012 3 жыл бұрын

Our journeys are so similar! Lol from the constant cutting and the starting locs over due to not being statistics with parting lol I’m currently in the process of growing my hair to start locs again, hoping I can get the parting the way I want it this time!

@JustSafi 3 жыл бұрын

Your journey is pretty much the same as mine this is my second time going loc'd the first set I cut out because I didn't like the sizing and the parting. But I could not get Locs off my mind so I just installed my second set of micro locs with much better parting and they are smaller. So I am so very interested in seeing your journey.

@aphelelesebezela3479 3 жыл бұрын

It is so difficult taking care of our hair but u do the hard work and its inspiring and mindblowing to watch. U r resilient 💝 and it's so empowering 💯

@aphelelesebezela3479 3 жыл бұрын

U make my day everytime I watch ur videos. Ur calming voice and general aura is just enviable. Thank you💝

@tchellej8870 3 жыл бұрын

Omg that gentle father voice was so accurate I love it

@demibell5123 3 жыл бұрын

Your locs are so gorgeous Queen!! Happy New Year!!

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕 Happy New Year!

@cre8vlyme108 3 жыл бұрын

Your locks are GORGEOUS!! Did you start them with twists or braids this time? I’m so ready to take the leap- been natural for over a decade and ready for shorter wash days and maintenance. 🙌🏾

@highvibrationalwoman4435 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t matter what you get. You’re beautiful!!!

@jmacknaturalista 3 жыл бұрын

you are so pretty...I love your locs. I am an loose natural and I love loc videos. my sister is thinking about locs and I shared your channel with her as well. loved watching your journey. they are perfect!

@deidredawson6685 2 жыл бұрын

hey girl hey, i am here for it. lol My name is Deidre too. I'm loving your hair

@thesingerjaney4595 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love!!!

@danijay9219 3 жыл бұрын

I have definitely been considering them for a while!! And I think I’m ready now

@ceceflwrpwr4033 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it!! I’m getting mine around Spring this year!! ✨✨✨

@felicia_716 3 жыл бұрын

Your hair looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing your story! It's definitely a journey ❤️

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕 it really is!

@lifeis2171 2 жыл бұрын

@@KekeJ can you please tell me your lipstick color and liner

@Unknown2Yoo 3 жыл бұрын

I figured how how to work with my Lionel: wash in sections, deep condition, stretch some way. But the afro causes so many tangles, I keep it in a wash and go or some sort of twists. The afro comes out only once a year or something. 🤣 You look so cute. I remember the gentle father comment 🤣 It's oddly suitable as a description.

@fatougaye6914 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful hair❤ u and keke Palmer look so much alike

@victorious9146 3 жыл бұрын

Your locs are beautiful. Maybe you should do locs for others. I like how your los are so full. 👏🏾

@ediblecrayon4989 3 жыл бұрын

I've had microlocs for about a year and a quarter and I've done everything! Twist, braids, wigs, crochet, etc! I started with 2 strand twists and have about 312 locs (started with 316 and have (4b/4c hair) and I interloc to maintain them. And for the most part its been a breeze 😌. My locs never really unraveled and I wash them regularly (every 1-4) days with no special method (I don't braid and band. I wash like I wash my loose natural hair) locs have been the best hair decision I've made so far!

@blsd4mne7 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂 a gentle father voice omgness too funny. Youre hair is amazing, you are beautiful and i do love your voice. I LOVE your smile too. All love❤

@babegurl2484 3 жыл бұрын

Please I would love to see you do a reti! Your locs are beautiful!

@jaylarobichaux3969 2 жыл бұрын

You’re so pretty and your hair is beautiful

@malayaevans-fuget6755 3 жыл бұрын

I get my micro locs today! Im so excited your the one who inspired me to get them

@KekeJ 3 жыл бұрын

🥺💕 thank you! Congratulations on your journey! 🥳🎉

@malayaevans-fuget6755 3 жыл бұрын

@@KekeJyour welcome and thank u!❤

@quanay2000 3 жыл бұрын

Think you’ve just inspired me to play in my hair a bit😄 I’ve been thinking of locing my hair for a while but I was afraid it would limit my versatility (and I hate wearing the same style for too long), but seeing how much you can do with yours gives me hope😭 and I love your hair so so much!!

@coulorfully 3 жыл бұрын

you and your locs are gorg!

@shambryratliff8915 3 жыл бұрын

Your hair looks gorgeous. Enjoyed this video of your natural hair journey to locks.

@darlenebracy7065 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Locs has been on my mind for years. Very encouraging Sista

@johnarhodes3748 3 жыл бұрын

It took a few years to commit to being natural but finally did it 6 years ago. No regrets! I have been contemplating locs for a couple if years. Still debating on the type of locs I want. I'm concerned about my roots puffinf up because I sweat a lot. Any thoughts? Have you shown us wash day with your locs?