Loc removal is possible

[Amazon11]

I removed my locs about 2 weeks ago...after growing them for seven years(7 being the spiritual number of completion)...a little voice said that it was time to move on..so I have...I didn't want to be left with no hair by cutting them all out...my locs reached almost to my waist...so I removed them with a product called takedown +conditioner...I cut them up to my collarbone and took them apart from there....and I was left with hair past my shoulders...check out my picture album on village photos..username Loctress....
if the link below doesn't work...This forum has been a wealth of info...I'm a professional hair stylist(loctitan)and you ladies are really impressive with your knowledge about products!!!I look forward to sharing knowledge and support...I'm loving my funky fro!!!
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?selected=1006816

 

[Crystal]

You're pretty. Your hair looks nice and healthy too.. How long did it take you?

I saw a photojournal of a lady how took her locs down with some conditioner and a straight pin.. she said it took her a long time like weeks.

 

[Amazon11]

It took me 10 days to remove them...and thanks for the compliment...I feel so free!!...lol

 

[hOnii]

i love your hair!! the texture is too cute!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Wow! I was telling my hairdresser friend about being able to take locks down with out cutting off all your hair. She looked at me like I was crazy.

You are living proof that it can be done!

Your hair is absolutely beautiful! How long does it stretch now that you are lock-less?

 

[Divastate]

Your hair is beautiful! You also have incredible patience to get those locs down in 10 days- hope you enjoy your new fro /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Amazon11]

My hair when stretched out is below my collarbone....and yeah I came full circle..it takes patience to loc...and patience to unlock..it afforded me comcentrated thinking time,lol

 

[TigerLily]

Simply beautiful! I told my friend some weeks ago that she could take down her locks. She didn't believe me.

 

[GoingBack]

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I removed my locs about 2 weeks ago...after growing them for seven years(7 being the spiritual number of completion)...a little voice said that it was time to move on..so I have...I didn't want to be left with no hair by cutting them all out...my locs reached almost to my waist...so I removed them with a product called takedown +conditioner...I cut them up to my collarbone and took them apart from there....and I was left with hair past my shoulders...check out my picture album on village photos..username Loctress....
if the link below doesn't work...This forum has been a wealth of info...I'm a professional hair stylist(loctitan)and you ladies are really impressive with your knowledge about products!!!I look forward to sharing knowledge and support...I'm loving my funky fro!!!
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?selected=1006816

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Congratulations! I always knew that this could be done. I'm glad that someone finally proved me right.

 

[jd_bdfly]

Wow, you have gorgeous hair. Nice job on the taking them down!

 

[Blacktresses]

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It took me 10 days to remove them...and thanks for the compliment...I feel so free!!...lol

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What was the procedure for you...taking your locs down ?

 

[IrisDaVirus]

I know a girl who successfully removed her locs without cutting them off. She had them for about eight years and removed them July 2003. She had help though. Her boyfriend's mom and great-aunt helped her with the takedown process, which took about four days. They did a really nice job. I can't remember what products she used, but she did have to trim off about three inches. She now wears her natural hair loose, and it looks very lovely. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[CocoaButterflyy]

congrats. you are the third person I know/know of that has done this. Enjoy your natural hair /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[FlowerHair]

I admire your patience!
Your hair looks wonderful with or without locs. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Nonie]

Very pretty!

/images/graemlins/scratchchin.gif The more success stories I hear like this, the more tempting getting locs becomes. Just the idea of being a Rapunzel for years and then shakin' a mane like that. /images/graemlins/grin.gif I'm waiting for Ms K to tell me when we're gonn' do this. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Amazon11]

Thanks everyone for the kind words....the process is simple...just time consuming...I used this product called Takedown with detangling conditioner added...soak the loc in it and then proceed to unlock...

 

[asummertyme]

u did a great job...and ur hair looks great...
welcome to the group

 

[sengschick]

Wow, that's dope!!!! You pics are so nice and I love your hair both ways /images/graemlins/wink.gif. Happy Growing!

 

[PretteePlease]

your hair looks great, may have to look into locs
Did your locs start out as braids, extensions, or twists?

 

[DragonPearl]

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I admire your patience!
Your hair looks wonderful with or without locs. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

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I co-sign that. You have great style! Welcome to the board! /images/graemlins/wave.gif

 

[Amazon11]

Thanks Ladies...I'm truly loving working with my natural hair and testing out products....I may even start taking new clients with natural hair instead of locs only...over the years I have turned away so much business by doing locs only...having a natural salon like Curves in Brooklyn could be a good business move for some enterprising sistas..hmmm

 

[honey_jammz82]

Your hair is beautiful, I never knew you could remove locs like that!

 

[melodee]

Love your hair. Was there a tremendous amount of shedding?

 

[Amazon11]

well my locs had been in for 7 years...so there was 7 years worth of shedding,lol....it probably filled a plastic grocery bag,lol...my hair feels thincker after each conditioning treatment

 

[MizAvalon]

I honestly believed up until this yr. that locs *had* to be cut out until someone set me straight. Welcome to the board!

 

[ChocoKitty]

Very pretty and thanks for the proof that people can take their locs down without excessive cutting.

 

[PretteePlease]

found detailed instruuctions for those interested http://www.kinksrus.com/undoinglocs.htm

 

[CharUK]

Gorgeous!

 

[dreemssold]

bumping to save to faves

 

[alibi]

Your locks are B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!! /images/graemlins/up.gif /images/graemlins/up.gif /images/graemlins/up.gif