Downside of Locs (7 Loc Problems)

Just some things you might go through if you decide to loc
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[TheGenderqueer01]

great video. i started my lock journey the end of december. and to be honest i love it so far. im learning to be more patient with them. i read that honey and aloe is good for your locs,is this true?

[prettipoison27]

@TheGenderqueer01 well congrats on starting your journey! I've never tried honey and aloe for my locs so I have no idea. couldn't be too bad...

[lizzylu2008]

Thank you, Thank you, thank you, for doing this video like this because you see the good but it is also important to see that bad or down side of it as well....just trying to make absolutely sure that this is for me, thanks again girl!!!

[prettipoison27]

@lizzylu2008 very welcome!

[mslabooks]

I get what you're saying totally. I've been loc'd for 4yrs now and I've been contemplating combing mine out. Sometimes I miss my loose hair BUT I know I'm not going to want to deal with daily dealings with my hair. I didn't spend a lot of time with my natural loose hair before loc'ng but I quickly tired of two stand twisting my hair, taking them down, retwisting them, etc. I didn't like wearing puffs often.

[prettipoison27]

@mslabooks lol I was the same way with my loose natural hair...besides the fact that I loved wearing my puff

[jmarie1719]

Thanks for this video because I was about two seconds from cutting mine off. I knew nothing about locs but always wanted them. So almost two years ago I cut my hair down to the new growth and finger twisted. Because I work at a factory and my department is very dirty, I keep my hair covered with scarves and head wraps. This seems to cause my scalp to smell sour in a couple of days so I have to wash it often. Is there anything I can do to stop the odor? Does this happen to anyone else? Please h

[jsix4evr]

I remember once when I was very early into the loc'n process I was standing in the cosmetics section at Target and a girl leaned over to her friend and whispered (so she thought) "that's really a man" She was referring to me. I just stood there and stared at her while her friend tried to figure it out. Me standing there with a full D cup, tight jeans, a t-shirt, and spiral twists, earrings but no make up. I was so offended I couldn't say anything. I don't think her friend agreed. *.*

[mokahdeelyte]

The only reason I want locs is because I am lazy lol. I love to wash and condition my hair but I hate detangling!! I keep my hair in extension twists most of the time anyways I am going to try yarn braids and see how they look on me before I make my final decision.

[rmneilson]

lots of us have been mistaken for a guy. as for myself, it was because of the way i was dressed. i can see that being the case for you too, but not that you don't have a feminine face -- YOU DO! people just don't pay attention and see clothes first. PS: i have locs too but wear more comfy skirts --

[TheGenderqueer01]

@prettipoison27 thanks. im very excited to be locking my hair.:)

[TheBabystorm]

UR WELCOME!

[prettipoison27]

@JJolaine I really never had a problem with gel build up but that is definitely a downside, thanks for sharing =)