Why I Combed My Locs And What It Taught Me
- Posted on 27 July, 2022
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- By Anonymous
What's up my lil unicorns! I hope that the right people find this video! I have been wanting to share more of my thoughts here on my channel in case they resonate with anyone else here. I have no ties to being correct about anything, I just love sharing things that help me make sense of the world and that bring more intentionality into my life so that I can continue to experience things the way that I want to experience them. If there's anything that you want me to go into more detail about, feel free to leave me a comment!
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Ragin
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So obviously, you guys see right now that my locks are still intact, but i did want to explain to you why i did what i did. What is up to all of my little unicorns new and old? It'S your girl, west andy ray back again with another information, film video, so this past week i posted this picture on instagram and the girls were in shambles. If you don't already follow me on instagram - and you too would like to have your life in shambles from time to time, make sure you go ahead and follow me at west cindy ray, i'm not gon na lie. It was very interesting to see people's reaction to the idea of me not having lux. It really touched my heart to see how many people were saying that they were inspired by my lock journey. Because, honestly, i look at my physical body or my person as a gift to my soul, so it's just really nice to see that other people can feel gifted by it as well. So the purpose of this video is to not only explain what i did to my hair, but why i did it: let's talk about it while i wash and moisturize my locs. So this is what my hair looks like right now: very dry and freshly combed out. I'Ve been doing this over the course of like two days, and what made me do this is because the first time in almost three years i started noticing that i had build up at the end of my locs. Not all of my locks like this one is completely fine and not the whole, lock literally just the end, and that got me thinking about the concept of everything being connected, according to my belief, about the principles of the universe. If you watch any of my spiritual videos or even the one that i made last week, you'll know exactly what i'm talking about. If you haven't seen it make sure you click right up here. So if our hair is an extension of our nervous system and our antennas to the universe, what must blockages in my hair mean for me spiritually, and how can i ensure that i'm experiencing the most flow in my life? This is what the hair is. Looking like right now, sometimes i feel, like the ease that i ask for in my life, manifest itself into situations like these that are more thought provoking, rather than situations to where i'm gon na have to learn my lessons the hard way so naturally, in these moments, I try to pay attention so that i could learn the lesson the first time, instead of having to go over it three and four times, because i just feel like the lesson gets progressively harder to learn. As far as the physical blockages are concerned, i decide to go in with a fine tooth comb and comb out all that blockage and dead weight. Just make sure that you don't do it on dry hair so that your hair doesn't break in the process, and i think that it was just a really good reminder for me in this very empathy. Heavy season of my life as a self-proclaimed retired empath. Somebody who is usually pretty good at making sure that i separate myself from the emotions of other people in the outside world. I found that i was really internalizing the struggles of people who i really love and allowing them to kind of get me down well, after our conversations have ended and, of course that's not the optimal timeline for me, because if me and my loved one are both Sick who's gon na make the soup. Throughout this phase of my life, i've really been having to remind myself that feelings are meant to be experienced so that they can be understood rather than wallowed in and on my path to understanding those emotions. I came to another realization. I feel that a lot of times when we're trying to understand our emotions and the messages that are coming through to us, we tend to kind of seek outside confirmation or outside information to make sense of it. All a great example of this is when we go to google and ask things like what does it mean when this happens to me, or what does it mean when i see blank in a dream, but if we truly believe that we, as individuals have the potential To be just as spiritually connected as anybody else, and if we trust that everything we need can be accessed within us, we might realize that if we see a sign or a symbol in our lives, our best bet to really understanding what that means might be. To really take a look at it on a personal level and try to understand what does this feel like to me? What do i actually think that it means so less googling? What does it mean when i see three lines in a dream, for example, and more referencing that story that your grandpa told you way back in the day about three lions? The moral of the story might be your actual lesson, whereas what you googled online might have nothing to do with you oftentimes. I feel like this. Symbolism is even passed down from people who are nothing like you in a different time place and set of circumstances than you're in right now. Now, hopefully, your relationship with god or spirit or the ancestors or your spirit guides, is strong enough to wear. Communication between y'all is very clear, but i feel like once i started looking to my personal experiences for answers. My knowledge expanded so much faster, because now i'm literally receiving messages in my own language and strengthening my intuition in the process like when you think about it. We each have our own individual languages, i'm not talking about english or spanish, or anything like that. I'M talking about the language that we communicate with the universe, with the things that certain situations remind us of. We all have our own language and i really feel like we should start leaning into that now, i'm not at all saying that the knowledge and symbolism passed down from our ancestors is null and boy. I'M not saying that at all. All i'm saying is just keep your mind open to the fact that you might just be powerful enough to receive your own messages. I'M going in with my signature, lock tonic now, all over my hair. So, as a person who prefers to be guided by my own intuition, who also doubles as a content creator, i think it's only natural that we acknowledge and understand that not everything that i do in my life is automatically going to apply to you, which is why The few comments that i received from people saying that they were going to come there locked out too, because they thought i was covering my locks out were really cute and really sentimental. And i felt like you know it's us and i love you all, but it was also really funny to me. I understand that i provide a lot of information to you guys, whether it be my spirituality videos or lock maintenance videos how to care for your locs. How to read twist how to wash the products that i recommend and things like that, and that is something that i truly love to do and will continue to do for as long as possible. But let's not forget that my main message across all platforms promotes the idea of the individual journey, whether it be your log journey, your fitness journey or the all-encompassing spiritual journey. The individual journey is the only reality in my opinion. At the end of the day, each of us are just here trying to figure things out so being right at any given moment having people agree with you all. The time is not a condition to a fulfilling life, to where your spirit gets to come here on earth and learn everything that it came here to learn so yeah. This is something that i just felt drawn to do myself. This is not a requirement for having lots something inside of me just felt like the intentional removal of my physical blockages would help me flow so much more spiritually. I was also reminded that my ability to operate at my highest potential demands that my understanding be accompanied by a release. Afterwards, i get the message i understand it. I take what is going to allow me to grow in life or the messages and things that i'm supposed to pass on to other people, and then i just let the rest go. I have no desire to carry on any blockages or burdens with me throughout my life now keep in mind. This is something that i am currently working on, which is why, i'm being so intentional, so i just felt like that moment of transparency was necessary because it's really easy to get on here and act like you have everything together when in fact you don't in fact You'Re just learning like everyone else, and this is just what getting there looks like for me. I encourage you to do the same on your own path. However, that looks for you as long as you're not hurting anybody else by it, and now that i'm done, i'm just gon na keep letting my hair flourish and do its thing. There'S not much of a difference visually, but i could definitely feel the difference. In my spirit, this is the first time in about three years that i've ever even dealt with this issue. So i feel, like i've, been doing quite a good job so far, but of course i'm going to continue on that path, making sure that i'm monitoring the products that i put in my hair making sure that they're not too heavy making sure that i'm sleeping on My satin pillowcases and watching the amount of linty clothing items that i wear within the next few months. I will also be due for another lot detox. If you have not seen my spiritual, lock, detox video, you can click right up here. There'Ll also be a link in the description box below for that one, and then, of course, i'm going to try to make sure that i am in the most flow in all other areas in my life as well for your reference. This is what the ends of my hair look like right now, but i do believe that it's going to lock back up really quickly, but that wraps it up for this video. I hope that you really enjoyed it and i hope that you truly got what you were guided here to hear. Add it here to here: yes got it here to here as usual, if you made it to the end of this video, make sure you leave me a little unicorn emoji in the comment section below, as well as your thoughts make sure to like subscribe comment and Share follow all my social media accounts right down there and i'll see you in the next video
Comments
WestIndieRay: Hi my loves! I hope y'all really like this video. It was so fun to make and re-watching it I'm like *I hope this makes sense to someone lol* but I've been loving the thoughts that have been coming across my mind and wanted to share with you guys! I also tried a new editing style so let me know if you like it! I hope you find many reasons to smile today!
Anya Moseley: Loved this editing style. Really interesting how you switched locations and finished your own sentences, kept me engaged and interested in the info
HappyMissChicken M: That’s why I combed out my entire locs. There was so much build up from my dermatitis and gunk. I didn’t feel the joy of the experience anymore and it made me feel like I was holding on to something that needed to be relieved. Will be getting microlocs in the Fall this time by my mother so I know they so be more special
sImplyCha: I'm happy you made this video... I was so down about my loc journey because a lotician was telling me that at 6 months my locs were supposed to be locked already... Which I feel is not true... She was saying all kind of negative things (I suspect that it's because someone else started it) honestly because of this experience, I don't want my hair to be done by anyone... I'll have to learn how to do my hair on my own... I don't want that negative energy in my locs.
Tanya X: I started combing out my ends and 20 hours (5 hours over 4 days)..and ended up combing out the entire head of locs a few months ago. I completely understand what you are saying. I recently transitioned into a different religious practice and my old beliefs I felt where intertwined into my loc’d hair. I feel so much lighter and clearer..and yesssss all answers come from within. I hear nothing but truth here!
Itsjadahere: Love the transparency in this video ✨ It’s both refreshing and comforting to hear someone be honest about not having it all together and that being okay. Not only going through it but growing through it. You and your locs look radiant love
garifunaa: You have been wording everything I have been experiencing and learning to learn my own language is EXACTLY what I have been trying to do so I completely understand. Ive been learning the difference between the language of my parents and the world vs my own. I have spent so long not paying attention to my own intuition and thinking the world and everyone else knew more about me than I did and I felt so blocked. Its still a process but im learning
KANDYCE WADE FIT KANDY: I’m not locked as of yet, but your locs are amazing! This spoke to me heavily. In particular the part of allowing yourself to trust in your own signs and meanings in life. I’m on my journey, but I often second guess myself when breaking from the old and into the new. I love that I came across this at the right time. Thank you for authentically sharing you
worthglitter: What you said totally made sense, I just discovered your channel and this is what I didn’t know what I needed to hear. What you said about being a retired empath spoke to my heart, because this is literally what has been exhausting me. Seeing my loved ones struggle and their emotions are weighing me down
Andrea Defour: Thank you so much for taking the time to explain, I was like wait what is going on lol Thank you for this beautiful message. I'm in my 50's and still learning and growing and you inspire me and always leave me with thoughts and lessons. Be well
LotusFlower Bombshell: Girl! You’re the reason I began my journey! Your videos helped me make my final decision. I’ve been locked for a month and a half now. I’m glad they’re still here with us. Thank you for sharing.
Sam Ira: I done this too! Some of my ends were bulky with build up so I combed it out. The ends are all curly now and I love it!! It’s a style In itself.
Chriscee D: You have gained a new follower ! Loved this video & editing ! The hubs and I are wanting to start our loc journey as we continue to grow & flow while here on Earth so doing as must research as we can until we feel it’s our time. Thank you!! Looking forward to learning more from you!
Tiffany Ledbetter Pate: Love this spiritual clarity moment for you. Thank you for taking us along
Kelly Samba: Thank you for this. I've had my locs for 15 months now and my hair is doing great. We have similar hair types and I've been following you since you were a loose natural. I will probably do the same at my 3 year mark, I want curly ends. Loving my loc journey.
Meahsha Makle: I came across this on my flight, while I do not have locs anymore this is how I felt about my loose natural hair which prompted me to cut it. Thank you so much for your transparency on this journey we call life. ✨
Skyy White: You inspired me to start my loc journey thank you so much for sharing your journey! Glad to see you still have them! Started on Juneteenth, 1 month in, absolutely in love with them
Shelbi Ray: I remember you used salt water in one of your videos to help your hair loc, but since I don’t live close to a beach I bought the Not Your Mothers sea salt spray and it has definitely helped my hair loc. it has Dead Sea salt, aloe, and sea kelp in it.
Likeisha Bonsu: I'm so thankful for your account because of you and your journey i was perfectly fine and ready to start my locs on my own !!! I'm almost 6 months in and I LOVE IT SO MUCH. It was a feeling of finding my true self. So Thank you so much and I am so happy for your existence!!!
Jaywah Music: You're such a wise soul. I love the detail you put into your videos. It's so refreshing to find someone so genuine and inspiring.
Neptune44: This is crazy I been doing the same exact thing for the last two weeks from also seeing build up at the end of my locs and its kinda addictive as well as satisfying to get that build out!!!
Adira Kalon: I subscribed about a month ago while educating myself on lots (preparing to loc my hair in a year or so) anyway I was so pleasantly surprised when I learned you also create and share content around spirituality. A perfect addition to my YouTube timeline thank you for your continued knowledge and sharing your light
Crystal Sims: I'm loving this cute and simple hair-do. I'm going to give it a try
Loni Bonds: You inspired me to start my Loc journey! Thank you
Bre: omg the title had me shook for a bit lol i love how you listened to yourself to do what you felt was right for you. very inspiring! and i understood what you meant by us having our own language. I’ma try to listen to it more.
Maia: I really resonated with what you said when you were talking about dreams! I used to google dream meanings a lot because I thought that some symbols were just universal; however, after doing some of my own research, I now think that dreams have more personal meanings. So yeah, what the dream means to you matters more than what an online dream dictionary says. It's also just really cool to me how combing out your locks was a spiritual process for you. I never really thought about how our physical appearances can relate back to our spiritual selves. Thank you for sharing, super cool video! :)
Astro Mermaid: Wow it was meant for me to watch this video. I actually combed out my locs the other day before knowing you did. And I noticed my energy has been lighter . Thanks for the spiritual perspective on this!
Boodhai: Your videos educated and helped me so much im getting sisterlocks this sunday because of you so excited to start this journey
HeatherTLoveJones: Chiiiiiile.... because I came to this thumbnail about to lose my steam! I've gotten a ton of inspiration from your channel to start my loc journey, amongst others. And I realized that even though each experience is unique, I've gained a lot of inspiration from here. Thanks for all the motivation! And whew! so glad to see you haven't combed them OUT! Yet.
Fátima Levan: I love how you get me thinking I don’t have locs but I’ve always been drawn to the idea I feel it suits me and the space I previously and currently been in it’s the process for me and then me wanting to change up the hair style being inpatient you got me thinking about blockage’s I’ve noticed when I’m going through something I want to always cut my hair off or shorter and it’s like a release
MsToya E: I love this! After I hit my 2 year next month, I may need to do this too. Some of my ends have a bit of build up as well. Thank you for sharing! I never clicked so fast, I thought you combed them all the way out! Had me worried lol! Your locs are so beautiful! Much love! ❤
nyx: I'm learning to trust my first gut instinct. Never second guess myself. It's the best way to protect your energy
Youcancallmeaj: I’m loving these spiritual chats! Thank you for sharing and shoutout to you. I’m reflecting for sure ✨
Sheena Boyd: Needed to hear this other than the locs! Going through this now, including the googling. I understand to a tee! Some will not because they have not awaken just yet. I'm Gemini, empathic
Cymone Polk: Wow this is what it looks like when you listen to spirit and trust your intuition. I love you for sharing this. Definitely made 1000 percent sense
Love Life: This video turned out to be a lot more expressive and deeper than what I expected . It made me re examine my tendency to assume based on prejudice
Bee Natural*Bee You: This was a beautiful message ❤️
Just Peachie: Feelings are meant to experienced so they can be understood rather than wallowed in….whew! a WORD!
Melanin Mindfulness 8: Wow this was the reminder that I needed. Lately I find myself thanking my ancestors for minor victories before I thank my self and higher self. I appreciate this channel.
allwaysDyamon: Great video. I enjoyed the editing style. I don’t have locs but I definitely innerstand the need for release.
Diamond Alicia: This video brought me such peace, thank you for sharing with us!
Camille White: My boyfriends hair would build up at the end of his locs too and he discovered doing this as well, now the ends curl up. Its really nice. Love the words of inspiration as well.
The Gift Of Gab: Yes Mrs. West Indie Ray, YES! We as individuals are the best person to speak to about what we feel and how it correlates with our growth. We as individuals know ourselves the best and must trust in ourselves, validate ourselves. ☀️⭐
Lakin Ballard: I have never seen any of your videos and this one just showed up on my feed. I don't even have locs. But I am so intrigued that I was brought here. I can tell there is something about this that I needed, especially since I'm on a similar journey of "cleaning spiritual gutters". I enjoyed watching this, thank you!
Tasha Renfroe: This was an excellent video. Extremely informative for locsista & brothers but also just spiritually enlightening.
Le-Anne Kerr: Omg I was like no way I have done this too but on my back locs glad your still on the journey
Latoya Samuel: I love your videos congrats on marriage can we get a video on your nails they are always so nice lol I love this summer sunshine combo you’re rocking in this video
Jdivinity: You are spot on with every message you shared. Thank you
CuteFaceJ: I never thought about it like that but it makes sense. I do believe we all have our own languages when it comes to how we communicate with the world ❤️
Julisse Rovonne: . I love how you break it all down and what it means to you because honestly I feel like I make 5 steps forward in my journey and get knocked back 8. Focusing on the present and being more in tune with my thoughts and dreams are just the tip of the iceberg. I google every dream I have and try to get some kind of understanding and how it applies to my life.
Johanna Earthly Ramos: So clear ✨. Thank you! And this editing is
Briana cooper: I did the same thing my hair was bunched up really bad , I gained Lilke 5 inches after no lie and I noticed it had a bit of buildup
Bryanna_95: I never wanted to have frizzy/lent Locs and I do ♀️ Sooo I put a black brown temp dye on it and it works for now. The lent is mainly on the nape of my neck and it’s deep in there ♀️ but other than that I have no problems with buildup thank goodness. It’s good to see someone listening to their instinct and giving their Locs what they need
Jerrica Morgan: I am so relieved you didn’t comb out your locs. New follower here and your videos inspire me on the path that I am on.
african.indian: All your videos are always so eye opening I'm so grateful
african.indian: All your videos are always so eye opening I'm so grateful
Personal Priestess: Literally Mines just the ends as well !! Been thinking to do this week . I have similar Locs to you so may Try this method
Adrian Walter: I enjoyed this video. Our own individual journey is important.
M.Venge4: I can sense a more lighter spiritual flow with how sure you are about your own decision to do what felt right for you not anyone else . Love that ! Glow on !
Dani Allora: I added “out” to your title and my heart almost dropped. Amazing video as always
Jasmin Young: I loved the message! Thanks girlie
Makeover By Dae: I was definitely inspired by your loc journey
Shelbi Ray: Indie I love watching your videos but when I saw you posted this video it didn’t really stand out to me (combing out my locs) because I’m only a month and a half into my log journey. BUT LET ME TELL YOU HOW TO THE UNIVERSE SPEAKS. I sitting here watching TV and saw that it was 1:11am and I opened YouTube and this video just started playing and I’m so thankful you uploaded this.
Sashie E TV: I don't even have locs but I needed to hear this! Thanks, Ragin! ♡
Miss Jhane: AMEN I FELT THAT!!
Curl Kween: I’m a month and a week on and I’m training my ends so they don’t lock nothing wrong with wanting to keep your ends loose . It’s cute to .
Netra Jones: I started snipping my ends as well. I think this is a better option. Thanks!
Jasmin Bush: Wow, this was deep! Also the editing is superb
Ashlie Castaneda: Knowledge of self is key. Love this video
Sadresha Sade: Love this! So true really got me thinking
jozelyn mcferson: I’ve always heard that your hair is directly rooted to your crown chakra and so it makes sense that if you need a crown chakra cleansing maintaining your hair could help the process on an external level ♀️
Trina LMT: Yasss I’m bout to go do this very soon!
Jelikah: Hey all, I need some loc advice. How do you stop or smooth loc bunching? It seems my locs are continuously shrinking into itself, my back locs are almost nonexistent.
Bree Rare: Wow you’re truly a beautiful soul. Thank you for this powerful message. I look forward to being insightful and aware like you ❤️
O.: off topic but please could we get a make up tutorial on the eye look looks gorgeous!!
Goldie_Locs: Love it but if you wanted your ends curly that’s all you had to say ima always love you and your choices and locs
Zannyefanny pack: I really love this message
Ashlee Kirkwood: Very beautiful message!!
QueeninWitKi: Idk I feel like you just wanted curly ends. And that is OK! You could have just cut those ends that had the buildup, especially if you’re trying to use spirituality as your driving force. And maybe you were trying to maintain length? If that’s the case then I get it. I’ve done things in the past to maintain the length of my hair. Now I don’t care and I cut at any loc that is giving me a problem. Or, after you combed it out, you could have crocheted the ends back up into a bud cuz we all know the ends of locs won’t loc naturally as you said you think will happen. Just my thoughts.
Nereida Patino: I appreciate your videos girl
T S: You’re Amazing, beautiful and intelligent. I love your videos so much. We’re on the same page.✨
Mikayla Brown: The symbolism and patterns are for you thats why it’s good to pay attention and observe. Be observant but don’t absorb everything! The messages are always there.
Destiny: This video I definitely needed right now.
GoldielocT: Very informative! Love you!
ecoangel: This video is FIRE such beautiful reminders. Asé!
Ella Hope: I would love a video about your favorite spiritual books❤
Amira Danielle: I understand what you mean about having your own language. Like how people have different vibrations and frequency and what sounds may speak for them over others
Chelsey Brown: I got the notification while driving girl you going through my car speakers I’m excited about watching all your journeys!!
Visha T: loved this!!!
Maranda the LocStar: You just get it!!!! That’s all imma say
Sharky Estelle: What you said makes sense
Lioness22 Reds: I have done the same with my locs b4
Ophelia Alexa: I don’t even have locs don’t know how I got here but shiiiiiiiet. You gave a word! Message received and understood! Thankyou. MAKEUP TUTORIAL asaaaaap! Please
Dee Luther: Good Video uniCorn QueeN Lovely thumbnail tho Your Beyond Pretty you are Makeup always on Point Nice Cheeks Structure EnJoy the rest of your Great Week Happy Fabulous Weekend ahead Stay Bless n Be safe always
peggiesue22: really enjoyed the editing style
Re Re: So glad u didn't cut them. I love love love them baby baby sister. Great vid. muah
Shaina Hairston: Thank you for sharing!
Junior Chaves o Picasso de Yahushua: You look like a ancient Egyptian Queen. You are truly beautiful
Makenzie Wright: you are so beautiful inside and out
Elyshebba Christele: I asked for a message and I got it. Thank you