Loc log: My spongy lil locs

[grandcru1000]

dnt wrry gurl i have spongeyies too n im 2 moths goin on 3

[LadyShyye]

Boy DO I have spongy buds. all of them. My hair is extremely soft and troublesome on the back lower locs. I refuse to put wax on my hair, catches ALL the junk from clothing and air. UUUGGGHHH. but It's coming alon. trying to patiently wait for them to reach my shoulders. woohoo on my way.... Nice to see you again. :-)

[Mrsafropanadominica]

awww i love your personality. And your locks are beautiful, God bless, stay encouraged..

[naturally4us]

Your locks are Beautiful!!!! Don't worry. May God bless you and keep you and be gracious to you and give you peace on your lock journey.

[kpleasan]

ur hair was the bomb...I remember watching this video and wishing my hair was like that. I hadn't even started my hair yet I was about 5 months behind u. That was a good size and look on u. I'm glad ur going back to traditional locks and can't wait to see ur journey :)

[mackenzie691]

Girl, you have me cracking up. Your are hilarious! I was searching for your blog but couldn't find it. I have sisterlocks. I really enjoy this video.

[wnicie]

your hair looks so good!!!

[Nyambui]

Spongy or not, it looks good! awesome Hair!

[NaturallyCola]

Yeah i understand about the spongy locks except i have more than you. Question how often do you wash your hair?

[Bo55Boi407]

im goin thru da same thing

[ChiDirtySouthGul]

I want some locs!!!! Oooh...I likey... I'd like to find you on fb....

[daveirvinsalley]

it looks good what i use on myself as well as my clients is is ecko style gel mixed with oraganic root stimulater twist gel its a dread butter and it works  really good

[bookeyqueen]

Your hair looks really pretty now! So do you agree that clean hair locs faster than dirty hair? I was told not to wash my hair until it locs. Now that I have your blog addr. I guess it will probably be best to reach you there? Let me know...

Thanks,

Keisha

[Ngoziism]

My locs were the same way, only worse. I wore an afro for 2 years, locs for 10 months, and I just cut them off 5 days ago. Back to the fro!!! how can I find you on facebook?

[2008nae]

Yes, the way ur hair is now will change.

It just has to mature

[colacheeks]

yes, spongy lol. we all do. its "normal" but they will mature. just try to get over the HIH disease or rather, HAND in HAIR disease.

[ShaynaD009]

LOL.. you are not alone!!! Matter fact i just finished shaping them. I use Organics lock and twist gel and the duck billed clips to hold. To tame the frizzies and spongy areas on my locs - i palm roll and shape them with some knotty boy dread wax; use just enough to lightly coat your fingertips and shape them by twisting and flattening out your loc then palm rolling those spongy areas to a more unified shape.

Your locs are looking nice; keep it up!!!

[naturally4us]

I have spongy locks and I love them. May God bless you on your lock journey.

[jessicarabbit910]

i have spongy locs just like yours... but they are 8884958934 million times worst and I HATE THEM....lol

[DollyMat]

Your locs look great and i salute u if you started these yourself!!! I'm no expert l but in the early stages of my locs having used all those products u used to make your pomade especially the shea butter u may find u have build up in the long run when locs start to mature. My hair is quite soft but i just use EVOO with water, re-twist then go under dryer and it holds for me. As you're active you could try latching and using a light natural oil that will rinse out as a moisturiser or to twist.

[MuahKissKiss]

When I had locks I use to love my Spongy parts...haha! But yeah they will harden after a few months. Good luck on your lock journal!

[tysmo00ve]

ur hair looks really nice with that style

[Lazybabyz]

Some parts of my hair has gone spongy too, its weird, but I just keep twisting them in the middle, some of them have turned into dreads now

[NEONORANGES]

With locs you want to avoid solid shea butter, only because it has to be melted to apply. So just think - if you have to melt something to apply it to your locs, then what do you think it will do once it solidifies? Exactly! It will become solid IN your locs which you DO NOT want. My best advice would be to stick to products that's original consistency is soft, like a gel.

And as far as sweating goes, I'd say INTERLOCK! They stay put and NO twisting needed. Just palmroll and you'll be fine :)

[knottygurl08]

I started my locks around the same time you did are you goin through the frizzy stage.. an if i retwist my hair every 2wks will that determine if my locks be thick or thin?

[poeticxtension21]

yeah i had spongy buds too...they'll get harder

[Nyquia]

nice hair i'm thinkin about doin locs

[NubianKeyuana1]

its gonna take like 6-8 months to lock. the spongy locks its because the way u locked. I tried 3 diffrent methods to lock first was the way u have it, the sec was tiny braids, the third and final was two strand twist. all are effective but the most convient is the last two. good luck!!!

[ravensholst]

Your locs are coming along beautifully. Spongy buds are just part of the locing process. You wont have to cut them or anything they'll condense and become firmer w/ time.

[honeyBK]

hey can u do a vid on how u touch up ur loc's ?

[loveyuguys]

i have spongy locs and i hate them !

[napturallyme]

Great job on your retwist...my buds were just like yours Amy....trust me...they will become "normal".

[NyagoNoir]

ur locs r looking good. yup, i had spongy ones and they go away in time (it'll take time). keep making ur own mix to loc. for one u saving money and you know whats in ur mix. i make my own mix, not for hold. i dont care much about that. i just care about moisture. but aloe gel holds pretty good . it may last tthrough one or two work outs. i heard lock & twist works good. (never used it myself, i dont like spending money) sorry if comment is to long.

[talented414]

i had mines for 6 years nw and yea at first they will be like that till they start to lock up takes a cuple months..i use to use beeswax and stuff dey make for dreads but nw i just use straight up gel..the brown kind.i knw gel isnt good for your hair but i luv hw it holds and its been do n me just fine so yea just keep do n wt ur do n and eventually they will lock everybody hair is diff so it mite tk u longer...i miss my short hair tho...but i luv the long lol

[Rhaediggity]

Cute hair!!!

[growinlox1]

all my locs had spongy buds i still have a couple actually, they will get harder and get tight

[pebblesrockstar]

what do you use on your hair??

[JocisaG]

My locs get Spongy After Like 2 or 3days After I retwist them so Your Not Alone

[JocisaG]

Your My role Model lol

No Lie I Want My locs Just like yours

[xclusivelyfe25]

yea i had spongy loc buds. it will go way its just the process u have to go through. your locs look fab woo hoo! u do a gr8 job re-twisting.

~peace

[ALECIAWILLIS22]

I am currently on my second set of locs and what I can say is that you might want to restart your since they aren't fully loced yet and have someone do more symmetrical parts, and this would make styling easier as the years go by. Other than that I think they look great!!!

[KissOfLyfe]

Your "spongy" buds will pass. That's where your hair is meshing inside your loc. Once your locs start to mature, it will thin out. Most people experience that. Trust and believe, I had the same questions you had. I saw your page on FOTKI...I'm on FOTKI, too. Hope this info helps.

Peace,

KOL

[bresick251]

wat do u use 2 twist ur hair?

[JERNIGANSIX]

Yes...Amy buds are spongy. As your locs mature they will condense and get firm and thick. It all comes in time. Before you know it you'll be there! Girl go on and join the Tweet nation! We're all over there! Good luck with your concoction. I can't advise you there. KEEP IT LOC'D!

=)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

You're on Twitter too??? Gonna go find you right now!!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Can't find you :o(

I'm Smile2Day4ever

[JERNIGANSIX]

LUVNHAPPINESS.... ;-)

[gdcd1324]

GIRLLLLL YOUR SCALP IS CLEANNNNN!!!

[cutechoclatechip]

too cute! is that stuff what's laying your edges down? i need something for my nappy edges while i'm stretching my relaxers!

[brandon10175]

lol i have them just like yours......and you get those when you twist it dry......OR when you braid them together and there not ready for it yet..

[ibyl]

sponge buds are just part of the process of locking.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Okay cool. I thought I was twisting them wrong or something.

[naimae]

lol@ flies gosh i feel ur pain I hate those things! ur hair is cute too girl! it looks really good

[neneo8shit]

Yhur HAir Is Lovly

[knbriggs21]

how did you twist the front of your hair? I want to try that hairstyle

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

I just did it lol Didn't know what I was doing or how it would come out. I just really don't like when my hair is in my face. Guess I need to get used to it

[knbriggs21]

it looks nice

[tbey82]

My daughter had spongy buds too! I felt like taking them out but I didn't and they went away around month 6 I think. You can look at her older videos and you will be able to see them. You locks look great and this is only a stage and it'll be over soon.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Okay so there IS hope. I didn't know what to think or do about them. I still love them though.

[tbey82]

Yeah, it's definitely goes away. Oh and build up try water based products like aloe vera or a water based alcohol-free gel and a natural oil of some type. I feel like the shea butter is great for loose natural hair but for locks it is hard to wash out. I use an alcohol free gel and nyle oil to retwist my locks and I have never had a problem with build up, not even once.

[sharehopeful]

no one can avoid buildup inside locs. no one. but to avoid UNNECESSARY buildup, you really should not use products like beeswax, butters, grease, and even coconut oil. these products not only are solid in their natural form, which means they'll coat your locs, but they attract even MORE lint and dust onto/into your locs, which will be impossible to wash out, no matter how strong the shampoo. a MILD, CLEAR shampoo and a natural liquid oil like jojoba are probably the best things to use on locs.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

No more beeswax and other non loc friendly stuff (for my hair....others might like it though) anymore.

[sosouldriven]

Your hair is looking good. The spongy look will go away soon. It just takes sometime. You can latch hook with out starting over but I wouldn't suggest it because latching is not good. THINS the locs over time. Carol's Daughter has loc butter that's natural and it nice. I LIKE IT and for the budget it last a while I know the budget honey I know the budget. LOL I am deciding if I am going to start locing again I like my curly hair....Newho I will text you this week with some otha suggestions. :)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Yeah I remember seeing her loc butter b4 I stated loc'n I'll have to look at it again. I think I might stick with my homemade concoction.....seems to be working so far.

[TruthSerum101]

The hair looks good.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Thanks babe :o)

[msbri79]

the spongyness is right on course. your locs should ultimately be the size of the parts at the root so they thicken up w/ your shedded hair. they get fatter before they get slimmer.

[GenuinelyGiGi]

ur concoction was cool, but I would add more aloe vera gel or water to dilute it a lil more cuz when it dries, it might cause buildup. i dunno for sure, but it's just a thought

[GenuinelyGiGi]

my buds were spongy too...but I loved them! b/c I don't like thin locs

[c0c0puffz]

I have some spongy ones too. I am almost five months in and what irritates me is these long strands with a ball hanging off them. I feel like pulling them off because it's getting out of hand.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

I try my best to leave those alone....its hard sometimes b/c I'm always playing w/ my hair.

[apatte4975]

girl i am from georgia and i can't stand the critters either. usually they run me in the house. you will find that OFF! does not work so save your money.

[apatte4975]

i think the spongy loc look is nice lookin...though you may differ

[sheroldes0707]

Your hair look nice...I have had my locs for about 5yrs now and they are now in the middle of my back. I'm actually thinking about cutting them...anyway...it took my hair two years to loc...be patient!!! Spongy locs are just signs of your hair taking form...be patient!!! Did I say "BE PATIENT!!! You look beautiful!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

2 years? Sheesh. The ones closer to the back of my neck seem to be locing the quickest.

[smileyousee]

your hair looks great sis

[1997green]

your locks are looking really good. I am right along with you.. 3 months in!!! I still dont see any buds but plan to wash this wednesday and hope that I start noticing them. I only did 1 wash so far after 2 months and noticed that my locks are holding better. The person who started mine told me not to wash AT ALL until they lock. Glad I didn't listen to her. Do you retwist your whole lock or just the roots? Let me know. And good luck on your journey. They are looking good!!!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

I twist the new growth but end up palm rolling down the rest of the loc.

[LadyBlackReign]

Spongy locs means that your locs are maturing. As your hair gains length you can eventually cut that sponginess off but you'll probably get so use to it that you won't even notice it anymore.

[Prophecy2fulfill]

LMAO@ the temper tantrum. That was cute.

[Prophecy2fulfill]

LMAO@ the temper tantrum. That was cute. If you're worried about your roots unraveling when you sweat, you might want to look into latching them. That way, you won't have to worry about them until the new growth sets in.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Would I have to start them all over again in order to start latching?

[Prophecy2fulfill]

ABSOLUTELY NOT! I wouldn't dare suggest or consider it if you had to start over. You can find plenty of tutorials on how to do it on your own on youtube.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Oh okay.....gonna look it up

[missceara93]

YUR AWESOME I ALWAY WATCH YUR VIDS.

[syckindahead]

I just threw away some loc treatment samples, but I thought of u! "Mayn, I don't use this, Amy prob. could...ah well". I'm a packrat as it is, the stuff had to go. Thx for the vid

[angalade07]

Did you go through your frizzy stage yet? Because i started in april jus like you also an the end of my locks are sooo frizzy...

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

They're a little frizzy now.

[sacredlibra]

hey Amy, your locs are looking really good. Its fine to make your own stuff, actually its probably better. If you find you need more hold, mix in a little honey to your mix. Not too much, it shouldn't be sticky (and you don't want bees flying around your head, lol) but enough to give it some hold. People also sometimes add it to their conditioners because honey is a humectant. Anyways, looking good. spongy buds are common, and another sign your hair is locking up!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

I read about the honey thing somewhere else too.

[fredalala]

I've never been interested to do blog tv. I figure i would have to be on there 24/7. And i'm not trying to do that! LOL :) You getting more hang time, AMY!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Oh noooo I don't have a Blog tv account. I have a Blogspot account. Totally different.

I know....lovin' my hangtime too!

[fredalala]

Oh ok what's the difference with Blogtv and blogspot? Is it like twitter?

[fredalala]

Spongy buds change as your locs mature. And you should get a spanking for taking out your locs the last time... LOL!

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Lol yeah I knnow...I learned my leasson. They wouldve been 7 months old now.

[TheFerret78]

Just started watching you on Blogger. I have one too. I"m the House of Mouse. Do not be overwhelmed by all you see there. LOL! I'm a blogging fool and love to tinker and add stuff to it and well I write about crazy stuff. But feel free to pop in and take a peek. Oh yeah following you on Twitter too. Mouse1996 there. I knew it was only a matter of time for you. ;-)

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Yeah its all a little overwhelming......sigh

[BecomingASlimerMe]

ur locs look nice 2 me...but do u twists all the way down or just the new growth?? i kno if i dnt twist all the way down on my bros locs it can tend to look spongy @ times

[Asha3000]

Part of the process don't fret your locs are coming along well.

Because of the texas 100+ degree weather and going to the gym I decided to interlock.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

I thought about interlocking but would I have to start them all over again?

[ALIMARIE76]

My locs get "spongy" as well. I think it's from twisting the roots, which makes the top tighter, and the rest of the hair (bottom) just get loose (pockets).

[2blessed2bstressed08]

Yea thrie gonna be spongy at first, and once the loc starts to compact the sponginess(if dats a word lol) will be gone.

[starrsvm]

what did you use in your hair before your new concoction? have you tried the organic root stimulator lock and twist gel? everyone seems to say it works really really well for locks and twist. here are the ingredients doesnt seem too too bad; Water Aqua , Coconut Milk Cocos Nucifera Extract , Soybean Oil Glycine Soja , PVP , Polyquaternium 37 , Propyl Paraben , Methyl Paraben , DMDM Hydantoin , Propylene Glycol , Fragrance Parfum , Sucrose

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

I really like the Organic Root Stimulator Lock an Twist gel. I just don't like using it by itself b/c it makes my hair feels a lil crunchy. Maybe I can add some to my new mixture and see how it works.

[starrsvm]

oh ok i understand..yea maybe you can use the qhemet biologics moisturizing cream that you have..that might be a nice combo

[curiousnubia]

Your Locs look Perfectly Beautiful and the style is cute!!!

[Nzurilisha]

Spongy is good.

[britneywatkins07]

dont worry it is apart of the process..i have plenty like that......they look good

[Reicya]

Your hair looks really good. The buds will compact & become less spongy in time. I have some locs that still feel spongy but for the most part they are firm. Keep up the great work!

Shalom & Blessings!

[purplexxreign]

no beeswax. its causes buildup. no petroleum either. same deal. i've had my locs for 5 years now, but i dont do my own hair. i'm one of those sad black girls who never learned how to do my own hair. but i know beeswax is a no-no. my advice, just don't overtwist, dont put too much product in your hair. drink your water and enjoy the journey. your hair looks great so far. i love your "spongy" locs. keep up the good work. oh, i am in the midst of my weight lost journey again. watch some of ur vids.

[Smile2DayTears2Morro]

Thank you. So far my new little concoction seems to be working well.

[IBVee]

i do i do......i have spongey locs

[SxyDarkie]

Yep. I have them and I really hate them! Only because they look unkept. lol They say its just part of the process...Your hair is growing so nicely so keep it up!

[Anne249]

You locks are sooo pretty Amy.

~Anne

[chubbi44]

sorry i can't help you with locs. but, it looks good!

[ChicagoBling]

Hey its good to see you again

Derrick