2 YEAR MICROLOCS UPDATE + Q&A | LOSING LOCS, THINNING, LENGTH GOALS, UPDATED WASH ROUTINE & MORE

Hey lovelies, I'm sharing my 2 year microlocs update and Q&A! I'm showing you everything that's changed with my locs, my length check and answering all of your microlocs questions. If you liked this video please share it and give it a thumbs up! Don't forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don't miss any future uploads from me:)
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FAQs
◦ Where are you from? I am Nigerian and I currently live in London, UK now but I was raised in the United States as a child.
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0:00 Intro + Q&A - answering your most common microlocs question
14:00 2 year micrlocs update & close ups of my hair

[@Ifeyinwa]

Happy Wednesday fam! Please don't forget to give this video a thumbs up! 🥰

[@hawtnsweet]

Paused the video to say - locs initially get thicker, with maximum thickness kicking in round about the 18 month - 2 year mark) then as the locs grow longer, they do get thinner. Not because they are thinning, but because the remodelling process is causing them to constrict and compact. I hope this makes sense.

[@Nnenna.Grace.]

When you swung around I gagged at that lengthhhh. It looks so good girl! I’m queen of simplicity with my microlocs as well so I feel you on that note

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww thank you lovely 🥰

[@Nnenna.Grace.]

@@Ifeyinwa ♥️♥️

[@hawtnsweet]

Oh wow! I've been so caught up with life, I haven't seen you in a minute. Your locs are looking amazing for 2 years. And the length! They're officially shoulder length without being stretched. Congratulations! I used to think I wanted to be bra strap length, until I got there and suddenly started feeling the weight of my hair. Chopped it all off, left about 3-4 inches and restarted my loc journey all over again 2 weeks after lol! I don't think I'm cut out for the loose natural life. This time around my goal length is just past my shoulders, no longer. My individual hair strands are too dense/heavy for me to do anything longer. Now that I've experienced long locs for myself, I know I don't want them for me. I love seeing it on others though. Those butt length locs are just gorgeous to look at. Just not for me.

[@ceereice]

£80 for a retire really isn’t bad, most I’ve found start at £100 and they are not even sister locticians. I’ve ended up just maintaining my own 😭.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Yeah I definitely have paid upwards of £100 before, especially if you need repairs done.

[@chynnadoll1999]

Right. Here in the States, reties are SO much more. So.

[@adetokeorisagbemi1979]

Yes I pay $140

[@marybush5161]

OMG..The more I look at your Locs, the more l’m so happy that l made the choice to go on the MicroLocs journey, again l’m about (2) two months into my journey, l just hope they get thicker as time goes on…You are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS…Thank you for sharing your experience, l find it so inspiring with NO REGRETS…Can’t wait to see the next video💕👍

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much!! ❤️

[@monicafoster-hx1um]

I’ve loved watching your journey! I’m 7 months in with my micro locs and absolutely love them!! Thanks for all of your tips as I’ve been using them 💪🏾🎉❤️

[@secretkeke8906]

I absolutely have noticed more compliments as my hair gets longer. I started from 2 inches all around and I’m just starting to get compliments from non family members in year 3 😂😂I still love them

[@Ifeyinwa]

Lol I noticed this with my mom for sure

[@adeolaturner7521]

I watch your videos smiling. I love your journey.

[@BonBonHassan]

I'm 3 months into my microloc journey and I'm so happy

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

Beautiful 💕 Congrats on 2yrs 🎉

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you!! 😊💕

[@Chantellle_M]

Great video! Definitely helping with my decision to eventually loc my hair. Thank you for sharing your experience etc

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you lovely!

[@reginacampbell4431]

Thank you for sharing about the broken loc this happened to me yesterday 😢

[@nicolewalker8943]

@Ifeyinwa, Thank you so much for your videos and sharing your experience I started my Micro loc journey on Nov 6th and I SO LOVE THEM I have 380 locs and I am excited for my journey

[@Ifeyinwa]

So happy for you! Congratulations 💕

[@tiffanyflocker6616]

Congrats on your two years. I have had my locks for 3 months now and I hope them come out as beautiful as yours. Thanks for the videos.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much and congrats on your journey!

[@CristaStylista]

Your locs are gorgeous! Congrats on reaching 2 years!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much!! 💕💕

[@IvyKungu]

I love your eyeshadow!!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you lovely!

[@gothhita3023]

Yes, washing your hair often helps it to lock faster. The locking process is about hair expending and shrinking, coiling. Remember withe loos natural hair, they take back their form when wet, and getting looser wen manipulated or just bay being dry for too long, their loos they shape. The locking process is all about that process of expanding and shrinking again and again, they're getting more and more tangled, more and more locked

[@jenisepluviose4538]

Thanks for sharing your journey. I’ve been contemplating micro locs for a few years now. I just came across your channel about two days ago, and just love your hair. lol I believe I’ve made my mind up and ready to start the journey . I’m still contemplating whether I should do two strand twist or the interlock! I think it’s how the ends look for me.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you lovely, I’ve only ever used the interlock method but I think Tykara Ann (on KZbin) started hers with 2 strand twists, so you might want to check out hers. I think the end result (once your locs mature) is the same 🥰

[@rose-maycoma8722]

I’m at the 2 1/2 year mark and feel the same way you do in terms of color. Love following your journey… and your channel in general

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you lovely 🥰

[@LisePlansandJournals]

Wow! It seems like it was only last year you did them! You've inspired me to finally take the plunge and get mine done in 2024. Very excited!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Time flies for real! I’m so excited for you!

[@Dorothy_A]

I have seen a lot of micro locs and yours is one of the best I have seen. I'm currently four months in and although I am loving the freedom and the fact that I finally took the plunge after over a decade of going back and forth, I am already thinking about cutting it all off and starting all over again. Mine were established by a guy and he messed up the grid pattern as a result I don't have a defined center part even though I'm more of a side part girl but I just like to know that it's there just in case I want to style my hair in a center part which honestly may never happen. I'm trying to wait until I get to the one-year mark to see how I like them before making a final decision.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww I’m sorry to hear you’re not happy with your installation but it sounds like you’ve made a good plan! I hope it all works out for you and thank you! 💕

[@MatelynAlicia]

I just started my journey on April 5th, so just over a week, and I am beyond pleased with it!! Your crown is absolutely GORGEOUS, and this video is super inspirational. Thank you!!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much!!

[@MatelynAlicia]

@@Ifeyinwa You're most welcome!

[@peacebeteal]

I can’t wait to start mine.

[@Ifeyinwa]

You’re going to love it!

[@LatoyaLlab]

Beautiful locs. I started my micro locs in March of this year and I’m definitely enjoying the journey

[@adeoyetti9882]

What do you use on yours when u first started😊 I start mine next week. Eeeekkkk

[@Ifeyinwa]

So happy for you!!! Trust me it only gets better with time!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Congratulations!

[@mrstianna22]

I started in March too 🤎🤎 Best hair decision ever!

[@SandraDee628]

Great update! I live in the Atlanta area and I pay $160 for retie. I am in my 6th month of my microloc journey! Absolutely, no regrets! My mother is not a fan but the more it grows she likes it better! Thanks for sharing!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you! And all the best with your journey 🫶🏾

[@jenniesmythe8188]

160 isn’t bad. How often do you retie?

[@SandraDee628]

@@jenniesmythe8188 every six weeks

[@marybush5161]

I live here in Alabama, and my reties are $135, the reties here in the states are pretty expensive 🙄

[@KiaraWilliams-Wilson-mp2pc]

My reties are $215 :(

[@jroverman2935]

Dear Ifeyinwa, In September I decided that I wanted to have microlocs installed. While I marinated the idea in my head and researched the internet, I came across your youtube videos of your microloc journey. My trip to Lagos was already planned months in advance. Long story short: on October 26th I had my microlocs installed by the ladies from EniBraids and I recently had my first re-tie! ( in the Netherlands) I am very pleased with the results so far and I want to thank you for inspiring and informative video's and 'leading' me to EniBraids. Keep up the good work with your channel! Kind regards, Janice.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww this makes me so happy. Enjoy your journey lovely 🥰

[@jadorerose3816]

Your locs are beautiful. ❤ Im on my 4th set of sister locs and I finally got the size i want. Been locked for 8 months now. I also had issues with dry scalp. And I’ve come to realize that i have a a mild case of Seborrheic Dermatitis. Mines isn’t as severe as some people may have it, but i highly recommend watching Rose D Annor (has sister locs) & Dr. Alexis Stephen’s (gives great hair and skin products to use; especially for people of color) I used Rose D Annors hair routine and it really has helped me!❤ I also recommend getting a steamer for dry locs as well.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much! Happy to hear you have the size you want now! And thanks for the recommendations ❤️

[@bellabukky]

Love them ❤, i really want to get mine done 😊

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you 🥰

[@jillonamusi7820]

Your locs are beautiful, lowkey making me think of the possibility of getting them done😅But, I am going to wait and think it through properly...a round of applause for that length😄!!!!!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you!! 😍😍

[@Whatiskansolawatching]

I have traditional locs but I enjoy watching your mircolocs videos

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much lovely!

[@muziklives101]

I love your hair 🤩 i don't know if you mentioned it but how many locs do you have ?

[@angelamciver4372]

Your hair is beautiful! 80 pounds is a great price. In NY the price averages to about $175 which will covert to way over $80. It all has to do with location also, so… Love your videos 👍🏽

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thanks you lovely and thanks for sharing!!

[@tiffnicole5140]

Hi Ifeyinwa! Watching all the way from Wisconsin. Thank you for the update! Your hair always looks so shiny and juicy, that might just be your hair type but I’m going to pretend that I can get my locs to look like yours by trying the Dr Bronners and the satin scarf😂😂. Love you girl!

[@landigirl]

Another tip for dry scalp (I’m a natural 13yrs, but no locs) is rosemary. I add rosemary in my own oil and, i can say that i not had dry scalp during this time.. In my research (hearing they naturals also complained about dry scalp and i wanted to know why i have never had this issue) I have found that rosemary helps with dry scalp and keeps it away..

[@Ifeyinwa]

I just started using rosemary oil this week! Love it so far 🥰

[@adeoyetti9882]

Your hair is gorgeous. Hair goals for sure. How often do you use ACV to your hair?

[@Ifeyinwa]

This was my first time! Will share more details in my next microlocs video and thank you so much!

[@adeoyetti9882]

​@Ifeyinwa thanks for responding. Starting my loc journey next week. Love all your vids x

[@gothhita3023]

The action of the apple cider vinegar is to lower the PH of the scalp. Indeed, the PH of the scalp needs to be at 4 or 5. This would help to avoid dryness on the scalp. So you can if you want, dilute 10% of apple cider vinegar in water and rinse your hair with it at the end of a shampoo.

[@omotoyosiogbara3169]

Love your locks .... Pls can u recommend locticians pls ... Thank you

[@Ifeyinwa]

Linked in my bio and thank you!

[@elizabethr.6922]

Thanks for sharing your loc journey. Could you please share the name of the company that helped install your locs in Lagos, Nigeria.

[@mjmaj6184]

Thank you for the update and congrats on 2 years. Can you kindly share your loctician’s details? I live in London and pay £120 for a retie - £60-80 would be fantastic!

[@Ifeyinwa]

She hasn’t given me permission to put her details on my channel but I’ve linked the Sisterlocks directory in my description box, found her on there

[@Kaahtea]

in the US microloc reties start at like $170... it sucks trying to find a loctician.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww thank you lovely, you're so kind 💕

[@peaceduncan9049]

Hello…thinking of locing my hair to e fortunately came across your video. Is you loc two stranded interlocked at the root?

[@Ifeyinwa]

Interlocked all the way x

[@courtneythompson6179]

Just got my microlocs in April and it will be a year in a blink of an eye. My reties are $85. Even though I keep going back and forth between should have getting sisterlocs I hate the price and my loctician who is SL certified says it wouldn’t look all that different. I love you’re sweater though I hate turtle necks. What brand is it?

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you, its from Zara! If it's still available online I would have linked it in my description box:)

[@rogue0621]

Concerning thinning question;I wonder if they meant “scalpy”?

[@emison3266]

Thanks for sharing, I had traditional locs for over 10 years, then took them out. Had my hair out for 6 months. Then started microlocs last December. My journey very similar to yourself.£80 is what I pay for 4 hours retie in London and that cheap

[@Ifeyinwa]

Congratulations on your new journey! And I agree £80 for 4 hours is great!

[@jem2789]

I love your eyeshadow. What is brand and color ?😊

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you! I used an old makeup revolution palette, I have tutorial on my channel 🥰

[@funmilayoobasa8958]

Lovely lovely hair. How often do you now retie your hair? What's the schedule like now.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thanks! Still on a 6 week schedule 😊

[@funmilayoobasa8958]

@@Ifeyinwa do you intend to stretch out your schedule to 8 weeks, for example or is 6 weeks the rule of thumb?

[@MKS_MC]

Out of curiosity, do you have white bulbs(similar to those that come with braids) on your locs especially around the perimeters of your head with more at the back? If so, please can you share tips on how to get rid of them? I hate them on my locs.

[@afrakoma_a]

Yes you definitely won't find for less than at least £70 for a retie.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Sigh...