I love when women free form their locs. Stay blessed!!!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You too, sister. All the best.
@daynerd1
7 ай бұрын
My first set of locs I started when I 17 years old, and cut them when I was 39. Now I’m in month 3 of Freeform. Learning to enjoy the budding stage.
@ingridfromtoronto
7 ай бұрын
Fantastic. Good for you. Hang in there and think of this stage as a Rite of Passage. The best is yet to come.
@daynerd1
7 ай бұрын
A right of passage! I love that
@Jessx
7 жыл бұрын
your hair is so lovely! i love how amped you are, i'm amped for you, your hair looks amazing! you've got hand in hair syndrome BAD! i don't blame ya I nearly screamed when you started strumming your hair like a guitar and it sound like legit music. i'm telling you, our hair is magical. i just love your hair and your energy and the love you have for yourself. i love seeing black women unapologetically in love with their natural self. i will be subscribing
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Yes! Here's to magical hair. Thank you for your comment, Jess. Peace.
@theqveenbe
7 жыл бұрын
Can't even begin to say how happy this video made me. You reignited my own love for my hair: the texture, how it blows in the wind, everything. Your locs are so beautiful, as are you. You are literally a ray of light! I'm excited to continue to watch your journey.
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. I'm glad to hear my message brought you joy. I love youtube for that same reason. Thank you, Selah Be Sisterhood. Peace to you and your hair journey too.
@TheSKYYLife
7 жыл бұрын
such a beautiful spirit.
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Peace to you, TheSKYY Life.
@jacklynne69
7 жыл бұрын
I love the freedom and natural beauty of your hair....stunning!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jack-lynne Sterling.
@gladheart4365
7 жыл бұрын
I don't know what happened to my first comment but tour hair us awesome! yes I follow adette wellington also her hair is fab and we get to see a true freeformer from inception, keep em coming, peace and blessings!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Peace, sis. I accidentally deleted the first upload. Thank you for commenting again!
@QueenKandake
5 жыл бұрын
I love your hair. Finally found a video of someone with hair similar to mine. That said, I’m only a month and a half in but I can’t wait until I get to this stage of the process. Your hair is absolutely beautiful. ❤️
@ingridfromtoronto
5 жыл бұрын
Candace Can woohoo! I’m glad you found me too! I hope you find my videos to be a great inspiration. Enjoy this time with your hair. 4c is the BEST texture for you. It gets better and better. No oils whatsoever just clarifying shampoo and NO conditioner. You will find the freedom god gave you. Peace.
@cynthiasutton5691
7 жыл бұрын
You're in love with your hair...I feel it through KZitem! FABULOUS!
@gladheart4365
7 жыл бұрын
I had to watch this again, it's absolutely beautiful! I started out with tiny 2sts, didn't know any better and been freeforming for 8 mths and my year is this month. Also great instruction for 1st time freeformers and what to expect. so thanks again!
@blendamassey2096
7 жыл бұрын
hey you look great!!! I started mine with braid locs in may of last year and the shorter braids started to look like locks and the long hair still look braid\loc i come to the truth of just letting my hair alone and letting it just do it's thang just like you i'm done !!!!! I'm glad to see you on this channel you look amazing!!!!! no words can describe your embraced natural beauty.To have hair like wool like Jesus I have embraced myself to love myself enough to say this is who I am I don't want to be obsessed with them looking a certain way,being envy and looking and hoping and wishing should of could of done is not of God, I have peace now with the wash and go just let it flow.You really look amazing and you rock it well!!!!!!!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Peace to you Blenda. Thank you for your comment and here's to embracing ourselves and our hair!
@be.a_kanary
7 жыл бұрын
WOW! You look amazing! Awesome update and thanks for the information products. Since starting my journey I decided to keep it product-free. It gets a little dry here and there, but I keep it simple with a spritz of water and oil. My hair is responding well to this method, it's not itchy or easily irritated. Loving the buds! At first I was tempted to pull them off too, but I'm learning that, that's all part of the journey. Still going strong, proud of you lady!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thank you, Bianca. Cheers to you too!
@AngelaADD
7 жыл бұрын
Wow! This video is such a gift to my soul today. I love your hair in the beauty in which you walk! Thanks for sharing this incredible video. Peace and grace.
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Angela. Peace and power to you as well.
@oziomababe6165
7 жыл бұрын
I don't think your hair is in an awkward stage at all! I think your hair is absolutely gorgeous my sister. I started my 2nd set of locs this past Dec. I decided to start mine with box braids...Only because of the texture of my hair......You are well on your way to having the best locs EVER!!!!! Keep up the good work!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thank you for your encouragement, Ozioma Babe. I hope your second round of locs are all you hope for them to be. Here's to having the best locs everrrrrrrr
@oziomababe6165
7 жыл бұрын
YES!!!!!! I receive that my dear sister! Blessings to you !
@hadarahbatyah
6 жыл бұрын
Super cute! If I had to start my locs over I would freeform too. I’m from the Toronto toooo 😌. Yeah you totally skipped over the “awkward” stage cause it looks great! For me it’s been about 4 years of locs and I stopped retiwisting just over a year ago... loving the new journey... so much freedom 😌 thanks for sharing yours! It’s inspiring.
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thank you for your comment, Hadarah. Here's to the ultimate in hair care freedom. Peace to you :)
@marlainaluvslocs4729
7 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed I'll be 2 years May 2017 but haven't retwisted since October and I'm loving it this way. I love your locs
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Marlaina LuvsLocs. Enjoy the journey. Peace.
@QueenAlita
7 жыл бұрын
I love love love your hair girl! Beautiful.
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Sandalo. Peace.
@naturallyblessedbythebest2570
7 жыл бұрын
Your freeform locs are lovely...I understand now what you mean by locs being constricted because my locs separate at the roots so maybe they are rebelling 😊 against my constricting them to conform to a certain look..btw new subbie..thanks & blessings
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ms FiftyPlusLocs. Yes, our hair definitely has a plan for how it wants to grow. I've been conforming it and restricting it my whole life. This time, they're on their own and so far...I like what I see :) Peace to you, sis.
@parisdavis3322
5 жыл бұрын
Whenever you stubble across this comment.. ya hair so beautiful n I have your texture I’m trying to get the same thing as well
@ingridfromtoronto
5 жыл бұрын
Peace to you, Paris Davis. Thank you for the comment. Our hair type requires little to no maintenance to loc up. Wash it once or twice every week with a clarifying shampoo. No conditioner an no oils ever. Separate every once in a while if you want smaller locs but not too much or else they’ll break off. Good luck.
@parisdavis3322
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate the tips you gave me very humble
@MA-yb6op
7 жыл бұрын
Your hair looks great!!!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@2joie
7 жыл бұрын
beautiful hair my sister!! I am 6 months in!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Enjoy the journey. Cheers!
@MeMyself984
4 жыл бұрын
I love your hair. So glad i found your channel. I feel like there aren't many 4c loc'd ladies out here on the Tube. I am so fascinated by how little product you use. I cannot phanthom it but i am down. Lol. I'd love to just sit with you over a cup and coffee and talk hair and life. Im 3 years loc'd as well and i am going thru a lil transformation
@ingridfromtoronto
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Candice Sanders. I'm glad you're enjoying the channel. I agree, there aren't a lot of us on KZitem but thankfully we're growing in number. Kinky hair doesn't need oil to loc. It'll loc up all it's own. Soft, dry, full and bouncy hair is what you want. Good luck with the transformation!
@whitneykou
6 жыл бұрын
Your hair looks wonderful!
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Whitney! Peace
@342083D
7 жыл бұрын
Your hair reminds of my loose natural, especially when you talk about how soft it is!!! I'm two month into my loc journey with 2-strand twists, but you got me seriously thinking about freeforming! Your hair is beautiful!!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lisha M. All the best!
@blakelyle2158
6 жыл бұрын
lol I've been sponge rubbing my hair, but I want it to look like yours hahaha
@MeishaMoonMiller
7 жыл бұрын
Hello, beautiful hair! I'm excited to get to follow you now since your still in beginning stages. I also followed adette Wellington and a few others but their hair is already long lol. I just want to know if u started from a short Afro and when did u start to separate? Like how many months in? I see you have a lot of locs, is that from separating? I started from a very short Afro almost 4 months ago and I'm starting to see a few locs forming in the back. (Excited) the front is taking its sweet time lol.. I appreciate your enthusiasm and love for your hair. Sometimes I get discouraged and impatient but you inspire me so thank you. I have so many questions!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Meisha Moon. Thank you for your comment. I started from a longer fro and started separating when I saw pieces beginning to form. The longer you wait to separate, the thicker the locks will be b/c it all wants to grow into one big one loc anyway. It takes longer to see length when you're free forming. Patience and self acceptance is what gets me through. All the best on your journey. Stay tuned for more!
@KishaLray
7 жыл бұрын
youre so pretty!! awesome natural hair video!! i love your hair, its beautiful!! subscribed :)
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. Thank you, Kisha. Peace!
@TroyBlyden
5 жыл бұрын
Incredible
@ingridfromtoronto
5 жыл бұрын
Troy Blyden Cheers
@jwebconnections
7 жыл бұрын
Oh Yes you just hit the nail on the head I am just two months in with my starter Locs from two strand twist and I'm feeling the same way about the constriction. My hair is so thick and full when it's loose and I kind of want that same appearance with my locs so I tried to start my locks from my loose afro at first but that first morning when I woke up it was a hot mess and I didn't know what to do with it. Now I am on my third set, from the loose afro, to thick two strand twist, to medium sized twist but It still feels very constricted and I decided to latch hook because I like to wash my hair several times a week and to avoid products but that constricts it even more:( So you got me thinking hmmm.... Maybe I should start over again from a twist out, that might give me a little bit more uniformity than the loose afro did without the constriction going on or should I just free form from now on. What are your thoughts? It's also easier to get the natural sebum to coat all your hair when it's loose also.
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
I hear you. I would start from an afro - particularly if you have tightly coiled hair like mine. 4c hair doesn't need any aid in the tangling process such as twisting or latch hooking etc. The only manipulation required, if any, is the separation of the knitted 'material' of hair in order to create the desired locs. What you're seeing as a 'hot mess' is a side of you you're not used to seeing. It's Africa looking back at you. This stage lasts for a few months and it's necessary in order for the budding to occur. Your hair is telling you want it wants to do. Sebum stays on your scalp. It doesn't coat your hair. Hair is supposed to be dry and soft to the touch. Our hair is easier to manage than we think! I appreciate your comment. Peace!
@jwebconnections
7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the advice so quickly you are so beautiful inside and out ;)
@lerosewilliams5315
6 жыл бұрын
Ingrid Hart I love your words. And most ones dweet outta fashion, so I happy to hear more sistren bruk it down as a spiritual and emotional connection. Big up uno self. Sooo important for us to listen to our hair. It is definitely Mama Africa speaking to us. Give Thanks for posting, sis
@OdellHarden
4 жыл бұрын
Great vlog Queen
@raylexus8652
4 жыл бұрын
wow looking good
@ingridfromtoronto
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ray lexus
@chrissysb88
4 жыл бұрын
Our hair is amazing
@ingridfromtoronto
4 жыл бұрын
It sure is. It's magic.
@k.burbank868
5 жыл бұрын
Your smile😁😁😁
@ingridfromtoronto
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Keasa Burbank 😁
@oglesbytimothy11
7 жыл бұрын
This video made my day😌 Thankyou
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, Tim the Gambino Stan. Cheers.
@chinonyelumosakwe8270
Жыл бұрын
Hello Ingrid 😁 Please could you send the link to a video showing in detail how you started your semi freeform locs 🙏🏾
@ingridhartcoaching
Жыл бұрын
Hello :) This is exactly how I started my freefrom locs. I washed it, it shrunk up and then I separated the locs after a while. The trick is to wait until the locs start to form and not to separate them too early. That's all there is to it! The biggest task is to accept the 'look' of the hair in the first 2-3 years. It'll look extremely organic, nappy and 'undone'. You just gotta rock it. All the best and good luck!
@chinonyelumosakwe8270
Жыл бұрын
@@ingridhartcoaching Thank you 🥺
@kynaselectriclife2583
4 жыл бұрын
Love this💕
@ingridfromtoronto
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@epd0126
6 жыл бұрын
wow i love your locks better then any i have seen i love this length. I don't really like the long locs
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you epd0126. Peace
@WhyNot-WhyNott
7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Queen
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Peace
@SimplyElan
7 жыл бұрын
Your hair is so awesome! Have you ever considered doing the WOW method ( water only washing)? I too am a minimalist when it comes to my hair so I've been using this method for about 6months now and it's wonderful!
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I did try the wow method for one or two washes but I enjoy soapy suds and the smell of shampoo...it's part of the fun for me.
@SimplyElan
7 жыл бұрын
I hear ya lol
@judianhunter8643
4 жыл бұрын
Mi no do notn 😆😆🇯🇲 big up yourself girl 😘
@ingridfromtoronto
4 жыл бұрын
Judian Hunter haha! Yes, sis. Big up yourself too 🇯🇲 🇨🇦🤗❤️
@blakelyle2158
6 жыл бұрын
How did you grow it so long in 6 months!!!!!!?????
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
I wash it once or twice a week with a clarifying shampoo and absolutely no conditioners, oils or creams. None at all. I eat lots of fruits and veggies, nuts, beans, peas seeds, carbs and fish. I drink little to no alcohol and lots of water. I do yoga stretches everyday and meditate for 20 mins in the morning and...I like my herb. Give thanks :)
@prlncessmelsha89
7 жыл бұрын
Hey just wanted to ask how your locs are forming in the front? Mine isn't doing anything really.. only the back
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
They're forming well enough. The key is to leave them alone, I find. They'll fill out over time...even if your hair is sparse and you only have a few.
@butterflyt-y2727
4 жыл бұрын
OMG I have same hair texture as yours 😊, very soft and springy. But my hair gets really matted when I get up in the morning, so I spray it with hair spritz that I made myself. Do you experience this too?
@ingridfromtoronto
4 жыл бұрын
Hi hair twin! 4c in the house! I would gently separate the locs from turning into one giant matted loc. Don’t separate too early tho. Good luck! 😊
@butterflyt-y2727
4 жыл бұрын
@@ingridfromtoronto thank you 😊
@kmariee822
Жыл бұрын
❤❤
@ingridhartcoaching
Жыл бұрын
❤❤
@rozzzr2
5 жыл бұрын
I love your hair ❤️. Question: does it attract lint? If so, what do you do about it? Thanks.
@ingridfromtoronto
5 жыл бұрын
Rosalind Stewart Thank you ❤️ No. I don’t have lint anywhere embedded in my hair. I sleep in furry fuzzy blankets, wear wool in the winter and only wear a silk bonnet when I wear flexi-rods to bed. I may find a small roll of lint at the tip of one my locs but it’s easy enough to remove and only requires me to bunch them up and take a quick scan at the tips every now and then to check. These locs are fantastically easy to maintain and only gives me more and more pleasure the more they bloom. Oily locs attract the most lint. Even Dr Bronner’s left a grey residue all over my hair the one time I used it. Imagine massaging oil into a woolen sweater every other day. It’s bound to get heavy and attract dust and lint. All I’ve ever used is a clarifying shampoo and my fingers.
@rozzzr2
5 жыл бұрын
Ingrid Hart, thank you!!
@Mo_Zinho
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ingrid from Toronto 🤣 this is a long shot but I hope you see this. You said you took out your 2strand twist after 7/8 washes... I'm trying to understand how long you had them on in terms of months, was it like 3 or 4 months when you took them off? Hope this makes sense.
@ingridfromtoronto
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mo Sparks. Yes, I had my two strand twists in for about 4 months. They were basically loc'd after the first couple of washes which is why it took me about 10 hours to comb them all out. It was the BEST decision I ever made. I hope this helps! All the best.
@Mo_Zinho
Жыл бұрын
@@ingridfromtoronto a huge help, appreciate the reply. Keep well.
6 жыл бұрын
No clue if you'll read this, but I understand how to freeform. My only thing is I'm afraid my 4c hair is breaking too much to retain length and dread up. I see some purists saying don't do anything to your dreads, but If i do nothing to my hair it'll all break off before it ever dreads. Tips?
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment, joshua. 4c hair is designed to dread up. It will shrink up in the beginning while it's budding but it will not break off. 4c is actually the strongest hair curl. It literally WANTS to dread up. It doesn't need to be conditioned or oiled or in any way 'moisturized' with creams and gels. This is a myth many people have bought into. Oily, creamy products will cake up in your hair and stay there and attract lint and dirt. Then you've got to soak it with vinegar and all kinds harsh cleansers. All you need to do is wash it maybe twice a week with a clarifying shampoo from the health store. I like to separate my locs once in a while so I can style them but...our hair is meant to loc up to create even stronger, thicker locs of hair. We have been bamboozled and blinded to our own truth for so long...We're waking up now. Peace to you.
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
Ear warmers are great www.mec.ca/en/product/5012-429/Earbags-Bandless-Earwarmers
@edmondalexander3441
7 жыл бұрын
So do you just wash and go? I have been doing cold water rubs in the tub and it's working kinda
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
Yes. I recommend you dilute your shampoo with water in a separate squeeze bottle first. Using diluted shampoo will help when you're ready to wash out the suds at the end. Otherwise, you'll end up going back in the shower b/c you missed some soapy parts. I wash my hair twice. Afterwards, I take 10 - 15 minutes to separate each loc...and then....I go.
@edmondalexander3441
7 жыл бұрын
Ok thank you!😊 how long before it started to bud? You are naturaly beautiful btw 💯😅❤️
@ingridfromtoronto
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. I started from an afro and it took about 3 months to bud.
@scorpioncollection9863
6 жыл бұрын
their called ear muffs and did you start with comb coils or two strand twists
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
diandra raymond I was actually talking about ear bags. They're more convenient and they keep your ears really warm. I started with an Afro and allowed my hair to knit itself together. I only separated the pieces.
@scorpioncollection9863
6 жыл бұрын
oh cool i started my locks comb coils but im thinking of going freeform
@scorpioncollection9863
6 жыл бұрын
do you think its a good idea
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
diandra raymond yes, I do think freely allowing your hair to form is a good idea. In my experience, it's what my hair naturally wants to do. Twisting the hair is an aesthetic choice.
@scorpioncollection9863
6 жыл бұрын
thank you for your assistance
@reggiedavis8340
6 жыл бұрын
Do you cover your hair when you go to bed
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
No. Not at all. There's no need.
@ashleij
6 жыл бұрын
So you don't oil your scalp?
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
No. No oils ever. Scalp tissue produces it’s own oils. Adding more will only clog the pores and coat the hair. Over time, this causes build up and weighs the hair down. You want your locs to be soft and dry (not ‘moist’ and oily) and to blow in the wind.
@ingridfromtoronto
6 жыл бұрын
Ashlei Lawrence check out A. Wellington ‘s videos kzitem.info/news/bejne/o6atx658mJ9eY2U
@lovelywow6342
Жыл бұрын
I gona start 1 week for not putting nothing in my hear
@ingridfromtoronto
Жыл бұрын
Excellent. This is ideal for locing 4C or 4D hair. It might feel a bit extra dry at first but that's just because it's so used to all the products. Give it a month to rebalance itself and you'll see how soft your hair naturally is. Good luck!
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