Whether you have yet to start your loc journey or are a few years in, you’ve undoubtedly wondered, “what will my locs look like in the future?” At what point will you reach your “goal length?” Maybe even “Should my locs be budding yet?” Because everyone’s journey is different, there is no formula for where you’ll be in the future. But take a look to get inspired and see the possibilities with these yearly comparison loc journey photos.
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Year 1 & Under Loc Journey Photos
That first year of locing your hair is filled with anticipation and wonder. Moreover, in your first year of locing, your hair will undergo many changes. You may experience a lot of shrinkage to the point where you think your hair is shorter than the beginning of the process! However, this is completely normal. During this stage, your locs will also start to bud and form baby locs.
1 Month Locd
Instagram x hairby.raesbacon
6 Months Locd
7 Month Locd Journey
Instagram x shxe.n.locs
9 Month Loc Journey
Instagram x domklocs
1 Year Locd Journey
Instagram x jaypetite
1 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x estherlocs
1 Year Loc Journey
Year 2 Loc Journey Photos
At 2 years in, your locs are still maturing. However, your hair will have taken on much more of a locd appearance. You may find your hair appears to grow faster. Likely what it is is reduced breakage and less shrinkage.
2 Year Loc Journey
Tumblr x iamlocd
2 Year Loc Journey
2 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x mahdusaaa
2 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x ohseauxnatural_
Year 3 Loc Journey Photos
At three years in your locs journey, your hair is fully matured. If you started with under 2-3 inches of hair, your locs are likely shoulder length by now. You may start to notice some lighter colored locs. No worries. If so, you’re likely getting some natural hair dye by the sun.
3 Year Loc Journey
Pinterest x 9TAE8
3 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x beloveddee
3 Year Loc Journey
Year 3 Loc Journey
Instagram x dbangelsblingnthings
Year 4 Loc Journey Photos
At 4 years locd you’ve probably hit your stride. You’ll be seeing increased growth from year 3. At this point, you’ve probably experimented with different care routines and styles. Maybe you’ve even considered cutting your locs. However, at four years in, there is still much more to come if you continue your journey.
4 Year Loc Journey
4 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x jomichelleartistry
4 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x kayconleche
4 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x sista_on_loc
Year 5 & Over Loc Journey Photos
Over half a decade locd!
At this point, you’ve gone through a lot of changes with your locs. You’ve probably dealt with (and hopefully conquered) build up as well as developed good routines. What’s next from here is just a continuation of the journey.
5 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x jtbsmobilestudio
5 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x artdreadsbraids
5 Year Loc Journey
Youtube x DXLYN locs
5 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x mizkenya
5 Year Loc Journey
5 Year Loc Journey
Youtube x She Deity
7 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x thickgrlscloset
10 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x barbecham
10 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x msmagnolia82
Almost 15 Year Loc Journey
Instagram x ilocsitdown
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Those are just some snapshots of loc journeys. Remember, everyone goes through their own journey. These photos just serve as a guide of what one can expect. But there are so many factors that’ll impact how your loc journey unfolds over time.
