Combed out my Locs after 11yrs 🌻😌
To be honest when the thought came to my mind, I didn’t think I’d actually do it. But after combing out the first loc, I was in love with my free natural hair. The process took a good while, due to me working full-time and initially having no knowledge about what I was actually getting into, but it turned out pretty good 😂
I must say, this has been such a liberating experience. When I initially started my loc journey I was doing it because I had no freedom or choice for that matter. My mom controlled my hairstyles (because she paid for them) which was unfair if you ask me. So I made the decision, didn’t take long before I begun to love my locs and I always will.
Over the years I was the main person to maintain my hair, and I got out of control at some point, damaging my hair with bleach jobs and overly stressing my hair with different styles. And it wouldn’t grow past a certain length.
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P.s. - IF YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE ON LOW POROSITY HAIR (4c) pllleeeaaasseee put me on game 😅😂
You know, when I said the comb-out took a 'good while,' I wasn't kidding! It was a marathon, not a sprint, and I wish I'd known more going in. My biggest advice? Patience, patience, patience! I used a ton of conditioner, water, and a sturdy metal rat-tail comb. I'd section my long, dark locs into small parts, soak them, and carefully work my way from the ends up. Seeing each section of textured hair slowly unravel and revert to its natural curl pattern was truly wild. The collage in my post shows a glimpse of this, moving from my thick locs to partially unraveled hair, and finally to that glorious unbraided state. It felt like uncovering a hidden treasure, literally hours upon hours of detangling, but so worth it to see the length I'd retained. After all that work, running my fingers through my 'new' natural hair felt incredibly liberating. I remember holding up a straightened section, just marveling at the length and softness I hadn't felt in over a decade. It's a completely different texture from what I remembered, a beautiful dense 4c curl that just wants to coil. It made me realize how much I missed styling my hair freely. Now, the real journey begins: learning how to care for my 4c low porosity natural hair. This is where I'm really digging in for advice, and I've found some common themes. For others with low porosity, you know the struggle: products tend to sit on top of the hair instead of penetrating, making it hard to get moisture in. I'm focusing on using lightweight, water-based products, and ensuring my hair is damp before applying anything. Steaming or using a warm towel during deep conditioning seems to be a game-changer for opening up those cuticles. I'm also looking into clarifying shampoos to prevent product buildup, which can be a big issue for low porosity hair. And sealing, of course, with lighter oils after moisturizing. It’s a learning curve, especially after years of loc care, but I'm excited to embrace it fully. This whole experience has been a massive step in self-discovery and reclaiming my hair story. From the initial decision to comb out my locs after 11 years, to the hours spent detangling, and now figuring out my natural hair's needs, every step feels like a victory. I'm excited to share more about my progress, the products that work (and don't!), and any amazing tips I pick up along the way. Stay tuned for more on this incredible hair journey!
brush ur hair under the shower/water!! helps soooo much!!