6 MONTH MICROLOC UPDATE (w/pics & videos) | My loctician dumped me, combining locs, recovering edges

Hey, y’all! We’ve hit 6 months!!! In this video, I will be showing you my progress with my DIY microlocs over these past 6 months. I’ll also be talking about some of the changes to my locs and challenges I’ve had so far. Thank you for watching! In the comments, let me know what questions you have or videos you’d like to see from me in the future. See ya in the next video!
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CURRENT LOCS PRODUCTS/TOOLS
TGIN Green Tea Super Moist Leave In Conditioner: amzn.to/3U4MIVx
Design Essentials Sulfate-free shampoo: tiny.cc/y6uavz
Three-way trifold mirror: amzn.to/3Paftw0
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VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Camera: Canon EOS M50 Mark II - amzn.to/3Ey678A
Lens: Sigma 16MM f1.4: amzn.to/45MRees
Camera Stand: amzn.to/48a7Lec
Lights: amzn.to/44M21UI
Editing Software: Premiere Pro
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HAIR STORY
~1st Set of Microlocs~
Install Date: Sept 8th 2022
Time Loc’d: 7 months and started combing out
Maintenance: Retwist and then retie
~2nd Set of Microlocs~
Install Date: July 20th 2023
Maintenance: Retie by a loctitian, but as of this video, ya girl is now solo.
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Music by: CreatorMix.com

[@tracisspace]

I think the “grid” is important to stylist because it’s aesthetically pleasing..they can post pics and that’s what gets the views… it’s good for business popping locs and finding their right place isn’t that hard with or without a grid the beginning stages frizz and look a hot mess … I’m glad you’re taking your hair into your own hands… I’m the same way. I’ve started locs with and without grids and sometimes not having a grid is best for the overall health of your loc.. different density’s throughout a head play a factor in something like that as well

[@tracisspace]

I meant hot mess as in after a wash day there’s a lot going on with baby locs… not that the actual process was a hot mess.

[@astoldbymeso]

I know what you mean! At this point, I'm good on the obsession with grids. So far, I just started doing my first retie, and I've been progressing just fine without a "straight" grid

[@SkyeID]

I can do what's pleasing for ME, instead of seeing a stylist every 6 weeks who will try to use me for pics and views. The health of the client's hair should be more important than booming business.

[@TheMamaGreen]

Thank you for sharing, love! I watched your video when you shared you are restarting your micrlocs. They look good! I've had a few not so positive experiences with locticians at the start of my journey so I retied my hair myself for maybe 8 months. By the grace of god, a friend introduced me to my current loctician who I now see regularly for my reties.

[@maricelathomas1591]

Being upset about questions is so weird! You dodged a red flag

[@astoldbymeso]

Like, that was crazy to me. I guess they assume that if I ask a lot of questions, I might be problem client.

[@maricelathomas1591]

@@astoldbymesosounds like they anticipate causing problems then lol.

[@bolatitoakintola4679]

It seems most Loctician feel they are doing their client a favour

[@astoldbymeso]

Which is craaazy, like I'm literally paying you!

[@quett2014]

I pray you're able to continue your lock journey healthy And aware you're locks beautiful

[@astoldbymeso]

Thank you so much! I pray so too ♥️

[@GizelleQuant]

Your locs are lovely!

[@astoldbymeso]

Thank you!!

[@MsRaerae5]

Your Locs look lovely! You’ve done a great job!

[@astoldbymeso]

Thank you!

[@cherellejackson6732]

Beautiful locs! My micro twist locs are 19months and there are still a lot of them that have the twist texture in it despite having super coily 4C hair. I actually found that in the beginning I was misting my hair way too often two to three times a week and once I reduced it to once a week and actually let my hair dry out like it needs to i saw much better results. I don't use any products in my hair besides distilled water with essential oils, per my loctitian and others advice. I would advise against steaming them with no braiding, bunching isn't just unsightly it can damage your roots and follicles during reties. I'm happy you're taking your maintenance into your own hands 😊 I wish I could

[@astoldbymeso]

Thank you! When you say you "saw better results" do you mean that your hair seemed to be locking faster? Also, I wish I didn't have to maintain myself, I'm making this decision against my will lol

[@KK-itiswell]

I listened to you because I enjoy your grammar and how you express yourself … ok bye bye loctician 1, 2 on to the 3rd. 😊 wishing you well P on my 6 month mark - sisterlocks.. learnt a lot

[@astoldbymeso]

Thank you so much! I'm not moving on to another loctician because I'm scared 😮‍💨 Congrats on 6 months!

[@serenebee]

I love your looks, they are beautiful. I didn't really catch what the issues were with you asking questions and getting dumped... but good luck on your lock journey.

[@astoldbymeso]

Thank you! Neither did I! 😩 The main consultant said maybe I overwhelmed the trainee with my questions because she's an older lady who's very new to doing locs. Also, I apparently have way too many locs and that tired her out 🙃 I don't believe they were being transparent with me but I'm trying not to bash anyone

[@SoftNSweet98]

I started my journey on Aug 2nd ❤. I mostly do my own reties 🤗

[@astoldbymeso]

That's amazing! Do you know how many you have?

[@Maxe913]

Beautiful.

[@astoldbymeso]

Thank you!

[@tiadixon1181]

Your locs are cute! What's the name of the song at the end of the video?

[@astoldbymeso]

Thank you!! It's Ice and Fire by King Canyon. Enjoy listening!

[@MsRaerae5]

Check out learning about knotted locks.

[@astoldbymeso]

I looked into it a while ago but the videos I saw (from whoever started the technique(were very vague and heavily filtered

[@SkyeID]

@@astoldbymeso the secrecy is truly baffling. If they want people to know, they should make the technique widely available for everyone, and not just for DIYers behind a $600 paywall.

[@RealityFan-bb5ze]

Hey 😊 how many looks do you have

[@astoldbymeso]

Hey! I'm not sure what you mean. Do you mean styles for my locs?

[@RealityFan-bb5ze]

@@astoldbymeso sorry I meant locs

[@astoldbymeso]

No worries! I actually don't know how many I have 😅

[@urssya951]

I think if you call yourself a "loctician" you should be able to do with or without a grid. C'mon, you wanna get paid like one, do the work like one.🤷🏾‍♀️ Period!

[@astoldbymeso]

I think all their clients have sisterlocks and grids so they don't want to bother with me 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@SkyeID]

I'm 5 days into my loc journey, and I have no intention of seeing a loctician. Humans have been locking their hair for thousands of years, and I doubt that the ancient people of India had locticians. But getting back to the 21st Century, I can use KZbin University and learn how to maintain my hair myself.

[@astoldbymeso]

I get it. I think the biggest issue rn is people just don't have the time anymore and depending on how small your locs are, it can be very labor intensive.

[@chantalashman2684]

Yuh full a too much problems!

[@astoldbymeso]

👍🏾

[@Sexyy4life]

Question: why didn’t you have a loctician start your locs?

[@astoldbymeso]

Great question! Have you seen the cost of these things? I would have had to pay about $1500-1700 for my installation.

[@Sexyy4life]

@@astoldbymeso woooowww I only paid $500 for mine. I get it now! 😂

[@astoldbymeso]

Must be nice 😩

[@SkyeID]

@@astoldbymeso $1700 is over twice my rent! And would they still make someone like me with a small frohawk pay that amount?