This was so informative! Thank you. My natural hair is a challenge for me to maintain with the shrinkage and tangle so I keep them in crotchet locs. I really wanted sister locs, but when I consulted, I was told that my hair was good texture, but very fine, dry and too brittle...my hair began coming out at the root immediately when interlocking. So I can’t do that method in the shape my hair’s in without losing a significant amount of hair and volume😓. This two strand method with human hair though 👀 ... I didn’t know you could start locs with human hair and keep it in until the natural hair grows to desired length!!! I’m totally sold on that! My shrinkage is what has kept me from doing this for the longest time. I feel it goes from shoulder length to about two inches in length 😂 I desire the medium to long length with volume, but now I can have the option of both worlds!! Totally excited about this.
Whoopi Goldberg started her locs with braids. And her locs looks lovely. I've started locs on a couple heads with different texture. PSA: I'm not a professional loctician. However, I can tell you from my experience what I've observed from how I started and maintained their hair. As I keep up with their hair, I don't use gel or any thick consistency products. It helps with avoiding buildup in their locs and the heaviness that can occur from buildup. Their locs have flourish. Their roots have thicken and grows healthier. My other advice is drinking plenty of water, you staying hydrated keeps your hair hydrated. Also, what you eat also effects your scalp. I said that to say this. However you start your hair, it's really about the maintenance. I have seen loc hair grow so fast, thick, and beautiful. For your case, base on what you said, I would suggest smaller locs because it's not so heavy. Also, seek another consultation. See what they have to say. Do what YOU feel is comfortable for you and what you see is working for your hair. Hope this helps and wishing you the best on your natural hair journey 🙂
You did such an AMAZING job with this video!!!! It’s straight to the point and yet VERY informative! I definitely will be recommending my clients to watch this before I start their ocs.
Hi loved your video thank you for posting, I am strongly considering combing out my traditional locs and starting over with micro locs, I think I will start with braids. When I first started my traditional locs my hair kept unraveling and I need up starting with braids before they locked. I'm so excited😆
Great informative video. I'm going to start my microlocs with two strand twists. I'm unsure if I'm going to interloc the roots at the beginning i want to see what happens. My hair is fine strands, medium density i think 300 is a good aim but it depends on the thickness so... I'm not going to interloc the roots until my hair is twisted, it gives me the chance to make changes before i interloc. This video has helped
Erin, this is exactly what I’m planning to do. I’ll interlock later because I want to make sure it’s what I want, and the sizing is correct. I’ve watched numerous videos and it’s seems like two strand twist would be best for my hair type. Good luck on your micro loc journey. 😘💪🏾
This was very informative! I've done micro braids in my hair. My only part of the journey now is trying to find a tool that works well for me with shorter hair.
This has been extremely informative. I’ve been considering getting sisterlocks for years now but I’m apprehensive due to the strict maintenance. I’m now considering microlocs. I two strand twist my hair frequently and would wear them twisted for nearly a month. A few would unravel because I’m constantly playing in my hair. So, I think my best bet would be to start my loc journey with interlocking and two strand twists on the end. I just the amount of time it’ll take to start and retighten them
I have had 3 sets of locs yet never small always pencil width. I'm looking forward to starting again for life this time lol next year this time. I'm also looking forward to becoming a micro loc stylist very soon in ATL connect with me to start your loc journey!
Great information! I have 2 strand twists now and started locking a couple of weeks ago with very little research! Now I'm going to start again and do microlocs. My hair is thin and I don't like the big parts in the thin part of my head (the crown). This video helped. 😊
Terrific video👌🏾 Coil method for because my curls naturally go in that direction. All I need is moisture, then I wrap my hair around my finger. And voila! It's twisted just that easily💁🏾♀️👍🏾👌🏾
This is a very detailed explanation. You did a fantastic job This video has helped me decide which method is bedt for me I'm torn with two strand twist or extensions. I like the fact that I can start with extensions and cut them as my hair grows. Thank you so much ❤
I'm going to start my micro locs with 2 strand twist on stretched hair. I have low/medium density with fine strands. The nape is very soft so I may do braids back there.
Yes that's a very good option and the idea to do braids on the back is genius, I wish I had thought of that when I started my microlocs 🙂, because my nape has soft hair too. 💕
Thank you thank you for taking the time to give us all of this information. I have been contemplating getting micro locs. I think I want to start them with the two strand twists. The only problem I have is my scalp. Its like I have to wash my scalp at least weekly.
You probably have sobherric dermatitis or scalp psoriasis like me. Someone swore by this soap( candida freedom probiotic) for the scalp I found on Amazon, t/sal, sulfur 8 shampoo and braid spray grease, and increase your vitamin D. I hope it helps. And look those two things up so you can see more options. Look up natural remedies for them.
I’m considering two strands twist to start my locs. I know how to do two strand twist so I’m thinking that will be the easiest route for me to take. I noticed you didn’t worry about using the tool on your install. I’ve watched other videos and they two strand twisted but then they used the tool at the top of each twist to ensure each loc was tight to the scalp.
Yes because the method I used to start my two strand twists was similar to that of Senegalese twists, the roots were arleady tight enough that's why I didn't interlock them with a tool.
I also saw on another video that if you do two strand twists you can braid a bit of the hair toward the end to prevent unraveling.. I'm definitely sold on two strand...
This video was extremely informative and i highly appreciate your time and effort in making this. I have fine hair. I cut off my locs about 5 months ago. They were long, down to my low back. I was entering into menopause and experiencing hot flashes and hair thinning. I gave my scalpba break. The thinning is gone, and i have enjoyed short hair but miss my locs. I think micro locs would be better to prevent traction and give me freedom to style it more ways. I have a consultation in a week.
I have 4b/4c hair with extra fine hair. I do two staring twist and it does last long. But washing or going to the beach will have it unravel and the issue is maintenance. It takes time to keep it looking great.
Not really unless that’s just your preference to cut them I have clients come to me all the time to restart their Locs over I only cut a half inch or 2 to open Locs depending on what clients needs and if they have no damage. Hope this helps
Thank you for that video it was very informative. My mom wants her hair in microlocs, however her hair is that newborn baby soft hair and it’s curly. It has no kinky to it all. It’s extra straight. I would love to do her in microlocs but I feel like it wont stay for even a day. What would you suggest for me to do?
It was mentioned in the video that there would be a link to the video for re-twisting the roots with 2 strand twists. I have searched and can not find it. Will you share it please?
Hello I want to get sisterlocks however I wanted to start with extensions and I wanted to know can I start my sisterlocks with braids ? And when it's time to retighten could I then use the four point interlock? And am doing my hair myself. Thanks I look forward to your reply.
Wow and here I am looking to see if it’s possible to start my locs with human hair added to the twists. Wondering if possible if this can be added toward the end of the loc
Wow! HalleluYAH for your sacrifice of time, video production, research, experience, details, articulations and inclusion of the beautiful spectrum of naturally textured hair created by the Most High.
You should get an award for such researched information you just gave out on a platter of gold. Your effort is resounding and want to say a big thank you to you for being so helpful ma❤
Such a helpful video! I’m definitely considering returning to locs but this time, tiny/micro locs...started as two strands twists. Thanks for sharing this information!
I have low density hair. I'm thinking two strand twists according to your video. Of course I'll do more research but what you've said makes sense. I appreciate the information as I've been through RU-vid and yours is the first video that gave such thorough info!
I have been researching loc for a very very long time. I even spoke in detail with family who have locs. I must say this is the most detailed RU-vid video I have ever seen. I now know what type of locs I will be starting my journey with. Thank you, I will be subscribing and looking at more of your videos.... Keep up the good work👍
This is the best locs video I have watched so far. Am considering interlocking cos of my 4c hair type. I love how you explained the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. Thank you so much.
A video full of wonderful info 💜 I love to see the small locs, but I don't think I could handle the maintenance with all those strands! 💀👀 I'd need an option that I can maintain myself for the most part and not need assistance every month or so
