Why I Chose Sisterlocks & Why I Regret It | Sisterlocks vs Microlocs

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I consulted with a sisterlocks and microlocs loctician so I'm spilling all the tea! Deciding which tinylocs to get, either sisterlocks or microlocs, was not an easy decision! If you're in the same boat and struggling to make a choice, or just curious about some of the differences, this video is for you!
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Here, I'm sharing my journey of why I chose sisterlocks over microlocs, including all the factors I considered, and some reflection on how I feel about the choice now! In this video, I break it down to give you more insight on sisterlocks vs microlocs. Hopefully this will help you save some coins on those loc consultations; I got you, beautiful!
I researched a lot before I made the decision to get locs, and I was confident when I chose which tiny locs were the right choice for me. I'm glad I took the time to research and made the leap, because already, I've seen so many benefits from my loc journey!
Enjoy these timestamps, beautifuls!
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - Brand
01:37 - Certification
02:47 - Interlocks
04:15 - Size
05:23 - Loctician
06:17 - Mixed Feelings
Don't forget to leave a comment, sharing your own thoughts and questions (especially if you're in the middle of this microlocs vs sisterlocks dilemma too!). I made this sisterlocks channel because I had SO many questions that I wanted answers to before I got sisterlocks or microlocs; so I'm happy and here to help! I can't wait to hear from you!
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@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Tell us where you stand! Are you Team Sisterlocks, Team Microlocs, or both?!

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

I'll start... #TeamLocs! (but technically #TeamSisterlocks lol)

@iammystrength Месяц назад

I’m really wanting Sisterlocs but that $1200 start up is like 🥴However here in Atlanta the micro locs are pretty much the same price. I’m going to stay with what my spirit wants & go w/ my Sista locs 😊My journey will be starting soon

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Hi beautiful 🤎 I get that!! It was even higher down here in Miami for my hair length. I’m happy you’re sticking to it though!! It will be so worth it 🤗 when do you think you’ll end up starting the journey?

@ebonyk6045 Месяц назад

Microloc girl here🙋🏾‍♀️. I started out interlocking & 2 yrs later, I'm still loving it. To my understanding, the difference between what I have & sisterlocs is the patented grid. My locs are tiny. I have shaved sides, so naturally I couldn't get the sisterloc grid.

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Hi beautiful! Thanks for chiming in; I’m happy you’re loving the journey 🤎 And Yesss for shaved sides! How long do your reties take in that case?

@ebonyk6045 Месяц назад

@@kahinamatata I about 4 hours. I retie every 2 - 2.5 months. I used to retie every 8 weeks, but found that I haven’t had to do any repairs since I started waiting.

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

@ebonyk6045 I love that you space it out! I want to space mine more out too but these locticians aren’t in agreement lol

@mgbbaby1 Месяц назад

Yeah that up charge is why I am getting microlocs lol. From what I am told the price difference is the required interlock rotation pattern. Microlocs are flexible. You can do only a 2 point rotation if you want but that’s not the case with sisterlocs

@mgbbaby1 Месяц назад

Along with the grid too of course

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Hi beautiful! That up charge is so disrespectful 🤣 so I understand! But that definitely makes sense about the 2pt rotation instead of 3pt or 4pt. I don’t mind getting a 2pt for my reties if that’s the case lol when are you getting yours installed?

@mgbbaby1 Месяц назад

@@kahinamatata yeah it’s crazy lol I feel like after install it shouldn’t matter if you want to manage them outside of the traditional way

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Exactly!! And I promise I won’t call the headquarters on you; it’s all good lol

@torrigambill4290 Месяц назад

I believe the up charge may be associated with the specific grid that is attached to the sisterlocs. I have had micro locs for almost a year. And before I got them, I did extensive research on the difference between the two. From what I was told there cannot be any combining of the locs, and the locs have to be all one size with sisterlocs.. if you have finer hair, this could pose a problem later on when the locs get longer and thicker . For reference I have varying size locs due to my hair density and softness.

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Thank you for this!! It’s confusing because I have the different sizes going on too 🤣 even with sisterlocks. I think they try to systemize (not a real word? Lol) to a T but locticians seem to still just do what works best for them or your hair.

@michellebrown3519 Месяц назад

The difference between the two (microlocs vs sisterlocks) is that the sisterlock training and process is trademarked. They are not all one size either but must be 1/2 in or less in size.

@abaxter0326 Месяц назад

I love your hair , and where did you get your top? It’s beautiful

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Hi beautiful! Thank you so much! It’s a dress but I got it sooo many years ago (I keep my clothes forever lol) so I have no idea where it’s from 😭 probably Nordstrom! The designer is Taylor Sigler.

@misstrue1000 Месяц назад

I'm a stylist and I will say that I have charged more for sisterlocks in certain cases because most people exceed the time frame to get them retightened and can lead to a lot more matting at the root . With sisterlocs, your grid is everything so sometimes parts have to be recreated. It's more time-consuming to recreate and detangle hair for a sisterloc grid without compromising your parts . But when you have microlocs there is no grid, making it easier to collect fly aways or counter matting that may occur because there is less pressure to keep a straight line. I find that sister locs take more maintenance to maintain parting and most women don't care for them like they should in between retightening so I got tired of recreating portions of grids and charging a flat rate.

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Hi beautiful! Thanks for sharing your experience! Based on this, I’m perfectlyyy fine with my sisterlocks being maintained as microlocs if that’s the case. All of that pressure to keep everything perfect is not necessary for me so I don’t mind switching it up if the loctician is fine with that too. It’s still going to look beautiful 🤎

@misstrue1000 Месяц назад

@kahinamatata Right, beautiful either way!

@smc5127 Месяц назад

I thought were the same thing

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

In many ways they are lol but some nuances, specifically with sisterlocks

@andreacharles7919 Месяц назад

I agree 2 years for a braid loc makes no sense to me.

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Right! And I’m sure it can be even longer for some.

@arump001 Месяц назад

I missed this part and tried to find it but couldn't. What was the 2 years about?

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Thanks for watching! 🤎 It can take 2 years (or however long it takes your braidlocs to mature) for the braid pattern to disappear.

@ThePreciousfab Месяц назад

There may be more Sisterlocks in a person's head to retighten on average and to stay within guidelines of maintaining the grid and integrity, the locticians will use the Sisterlock tool. I am a DIY lady now I use a nappyloc tool on my used to be Sisterlocks. I've combined so many so I am not stuck on the grid anymore either. But yeah, the upcharge is likely tied to maintaining those standards.

@kahinamatata Месяц назад

Hi beautiful! Thanks for your feedback 🤎 Did you ever use the sisterlocks tool to diy retighten? If so, did you notice any difference in difficulty of use? I definitely get maintaining the grid but I would hope that they’re maintaining the grid on microlocs clients too so I still don’t see so much of a difference lol