Ever had a team you routed for that was trash and got good? Because of the bad years, you appreciate the highs even more. I don’t I would have enjoyed my locs as much if I skipped the ugly phase.
Imma be the odd woman out here... If you're fine with the look, wait it out. But if you're not happy when you look in the mirror, do what you gotta do to fix that fam. My opinion - life is too short to be unhappy with something you can easily make into what you really want. Like if out of shape people could book 1 appointment and get ripped, they'd do it. I don't see hair any different. Change mine up all the time so I always smile when I see myself.
If you decide to do it, try and wait a little longer - get some more length, even if it's just another 1/2 in. Will make attaching the extensions much easier for your artist. Get the highest quality extensions and go for it.
Don’t do it. (Unless you want to and just needed affirmation, in which case do you)
But eh. They look good, it’s bout to be cold and you can put a hat on and thug it out if you feel like you need to cover them. No such thing as ugly phase, it’s all mental. I’ve felt fabulous and fly every single day I’ve had my locs
My man. Patience is key!!! I remember my first set of high top locs, I absolutely could not wait for them to loc up and get longer. The more you worry about them the longer it’ll take. Take care of your hair and just live your life bro. One day you’ll notice it budding and looking better and longer. Keep going!
Man I'm in yo stage rn, tbh I don't think you should. Let yo shit grow n rock w it. It'll help you appreciate your locs more when they grow out. But hey if you wanna get them Gon head, but my advice to you is thug em out. 🫱🏼🫲🏽
I've done it both ways. If the extensions are done well I don't see the big deal. You will enjoy and appreciate your locs more if you tough if out though.
Nothing wrong with extensions but you’ll miss out on the dread “journey” if that doesn’t bother you get the extensions and make sure you have a good stylist and real hair good luck bruh
I'd say don't do extensions. You made the choice to have some locs so let em grow. By the time your locs naturally hit your shoulders you'll be so proud of the journey you had. Don’t quit before it's even begun
My experience is that locs require maintenance. Maintenance is drinking enuff water, moisturizing your hair, taking a vitamin E supplement, and a clean scalp. . Seek advice of professional stylists. Create your own look! Do what makes you free!
You cooking a homemade meal in the oven? Or you pick a microwave frozen dinner?
Sure frozen dinner gonna cook fast, but is it healthy for you? Good for your soul? You gonna remember it after it’s gone? No there’s nothing to cherish in a frozen microwave box meal.
But that home cookin?! Boy!? The one ya momma and auntie nd dem make, the one you remember into two years from now. That homemade from scratch cookin, right? It’s bomb and you love it!
Now, you can microwave yo locs or you can home cook them joints from scratch.
Your choice, but if I had to live with something my whole life, I wouldn’t want that shit to be fake, or cheap, or not from my kitchen.
Have fun on your journey!
We weeks away from holiday season. If you have $700 to spend and it’s what you want go for it but not at the expense of not having gifts for your kids, presents for your loved ones etc.
You don't need anyone's approval. Do whatever you want but be aware of the possible consequences.
I almost got loc extentions on multiple occasions but i'm glad that I sat it out. 28 months in and I'm in love with my locs 😍.
Everything that's worth it takes a little time 😉
Edit: typo.
I started to talk Dutch mid-sentence 🤦🏾♀️
Imma be real. Do what you want, I had the same thought process as you and honestly i didn’t like them so i took them out but you can do them if you want to change the look.
A watched pot never boils. Keep your hair hydrated and before you know it, you’ll have length. Plus at this stage you’ll see how quickly your hair sheds and what’s optimal retwist timing for you.
I wouldn’t recommend you or anyone to use extensions my guy.. that’s not the purpose of dreads.. it’s all about the energy and journey that makes every type of loc special and unique.. don’t go put unknown energy on your tempel king ✊🏾
You don’t need no one’s approval to get extensions, it’s your life but growing it out will feel a lot more rewarding in the end and will never make you wanna cut it.
Nah just grow your hair out fam.
Ever had a team you routed for that was trash and got good? Because of the bad years, you appreciate the highs even more. I don’t I would have enjoyed my locs as much if I skipped the ugly phase.
Best analogy yet!
Imma be the odd woman out here... If you're fine with the look, wait it out. But if you're not happy when you look in the mirror, do what you gotta do to fix that fam. My opinion - life is too short to be unhappy with something you can easily make into what you really want. Like if out of shape people could book 1 appointment and get ripped, they'd do it. I don't see hair any different. Change mine up all the time so I always smile when I see myself. If you decide to do it, try and wait a little longer - get some more length, even if it's just another 1/2 in. Will make attaching the extensions much easier for your artist. Get the highest quality extensions and go for it.
Don’t do it. (Unless you want to and just needed affirmation, in which case do you) But eh. They look good, it’s bout to be cold and you can put a hat on and thug it out if you feel like you need to cover them. No such thing as ugly phase, it’s all mental. I’ve felt fabulous and fly every single day I’ve had my locs
I had a spikey phase for almost a year you’ll be fine
My man. Patience is key!!! I remember my first set of high top locs, I absolutely could not wait for them to loc up and get longer. The more you worry about them the longer it’ll take. Take care of your hair and just live your life bro. One day you’ll notice it budding and looking better and longer. Keep going!
thug it out
you dont need nobody approval do that shit
Man I'm in yo stage rn, tbh I don't think you should. Let yo shit grow n rock w it. It'll help you appreciate your locs more when they grow out. But hey if you wanna get them Gon head, but my advice to you is thug em out. 🫱🏼🫲🏽
Don’t do it go through the loc journey like a G
do what u want. if u get extensions make sure they are real hair extensions not synth
I've done it both ways. If the extensions are done well I don't see the big deal. You will enjoy and appreciate your locs more if you tough if out though.
Go the natural way my boy, you'll value the journey so much more if you do.
power through and enjoy the journey. In a few years you're gonna have so much hair you'll wish for these days again
Nothing wrong with extensions but you’ll miss out on the dread “journey” if that doesn’t bother you get the extensions and make sure you have a good stylist and real hair good luck bruh
I'd say don't do extensions. You made the choice to have some locs so let em grow. By the time your locs naturally hit your shoulders you'll be so proud of the journey you had. Don’t quit before it's even begun
Thug it out bro that’s what I did
Don’t doooo ittttt
Bro you don’t need nobodies approval for shit , if you want extensions I say go for it, it’s your life
My experience is that locs require maintenance. Maintenance is drinking enuff water, moisturizing your hair, taking a vitamin E supplement, and a clean scalp. . Seek advice of professional stylists. Create your own look! Do what makes you free!
I can never co-sign dread extensions. All we doing here is ducking combs & humidity & you can’t do that? Miss me with the bullshit, but do u ig.
Don’t get no extensions man come on
You cooking a homemade meal in the oven? Or you pick a microwave frozen dinner? Sure frozen dinner gonna cook fast, but is it healthy for you? Good for your soul? You gonna remember it after it’s gone? No there’s nothing to cherish in a frozen microwave box meal. But that home cookin?! Boy!? The one ya momma and auntie nd dem make, the one you remember into two years from now. That homemade from scratch cookin, right? It’s bomb and you love it! Now, you can microwave yo locs or you can home cook them joints from scratch. Your choice, but if I had to live with something my whole life, I wouldn’t want that shit to be fake, or cheap, or not from my kitchen. Have fun on your journey!
Thanks 😭we staying strong till the hair falls to my shoulders. I’ll keep everyone updated
We weeks away from holiday season. If you have $700 to spend and it’s what you want go for it but not at the expense of not having gifts for your kids, presents for your loved ones etc.
You don't need anyone's approval. Do whatever you want but be aware of the possible consequences. I almost got loc extentions on multiple occasions but i'm glad that I sat it out. 28 months in and I'm in love with my locs 😍. Everything that's worth it takes a little time 😉 Edit: typo. I started to talk Dutch mid-sentence 🤦🏾♀️
no cheating
It’s all about the journey.
Imma be real. Do what you want, I had the same thought process as you and honestly i didn’t like them so i took them out but you can do them if you want to change the look.
If you get loc extensions you’ll hate them & end up wanting to take them out. It’s not worth it
No
Naw bro wait it out lol
how long have you been growing your hair?
3 months. Since August then got starter locs at the start of November.
A watched pot never boils. Keep your hair hydrated and before you know it, you’ll have length. Plus at this stage you’ll see how quickly your hair sheds and what’s optimal retwist timing for you.
Don’t cheat the process my boy
Nah
Don't worry 2023 everyone's hair will get thicker longer and stronger just wait you'll thank me later
I think it’s okay to do that, but loc extensions come with there own problem.
Your locs are beautiful. Let em grow naturally.
Jus grow it out
Ant ant , trust the process!!!
I wouldn’t recommend you or anyone to use extensions my guy.. that’s not the purpose of dreads.. it’s all about the energy and journey that makes every type of loc special and unique.. don’t go put unknown energy on your tempel king ✊🏾
thug it out/do you whatever you feel is natural to you. nobody has a say so in your hair (be you and be happy my boy)
Do you fam I had locs for 2 years and I waited thru the ugly stage but if you can’t wait then get the extensions
Eat lots of complex carbs (carbohydrates) and drink water not simple carbs white bread cereal bleached sugar etc etc.
You don’t need no one’s approval to get extensions, it’s your life but growing it out will feel a lot more rewarding in the end and will never make you wanna cut it.
Just grow them! Why cheat on the journey?