7 Reasons You "Should Not" Get Microlocs! (Sisterlocks, Braidlocs, Twistlocs, or Interlocks)

Seven reasons why you "should not" get locs! Are you considering getting microlocs, Sisterlocks, braidlocs, or locs started with mini twists? In this video, I discuss 7 reasons why you may want to reconsider locking your transitioning or natural hair.
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[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

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[@ThePreciousfab]

After 9 or so years of Sisterlocks, the world changes, and the concerns shift. The pandemic lead to home retightening and maintenance, and I quickly learned that weeks go by fast and within 8 to 10 weeks, smaller locks will break near the roots because of the weight of the hair. This is why it is so important to be prepared to retighten by 6 to 7 weeks!!!

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

Thanks so much for your input! 😊

[@helenam529]

Hi so if you don’t retighten in 6-7 weeks it will pop? Why? I’m research my start before the commitment

[@ThePreciousfab]

@@helenam529 This varies based on texture and any weak areas. So my quick answer is not always, but maintenance is important!! As many women age, the hair thins, so it is important with locks to be watchful for those areas especially if the hair is long or fine textured in areas. I was experiencing some stress shedding and post menopausal shedding, so any area where the locs grew fast, but they were long, I found a few vulnerabilities. I lost a few because I waited too long to retighten. The retightening helps reinforce the strength of the loc. If one doesn't retighten and the hair is thinning, that heavy loc can break off. If you're younger or have thick, dense hair, then it may not be a big issue, but even still because of the size of Sisterlocks, it is best to keep with a retightening schedule of 6 to 7 weeks.

[@cwht1708]

I got microlocs. I don't like the expected 6-8 week retie schedule. I did it for a little while UNTIL the loctition started ACTING UP! I do my own hair now!

[@ceceh4984]

"Are you okay with your hair being different, are you okay with people not understanding what locks are, even black people". That part. Thank you so much for the informative video. I have been contemplating getting locks but I'm not sure if I am ready to commit.

[@MuddasLove23]

Thats deep aint it sometime it be your own people more than anyone else.....i stand knee deep in my locs 10 years in 4 Lil cuts later.... I'm still here.... Me and my 6 year old son .. My 10 year old had locs as well but just cut his this year 😵‍💫😖.... Wanted to "switch things up"

[@RandomlyShay]

This is do true. Even my "friends" entertained people who said my hair was ugly and unkempt. I like my hair, I'm in college I usually wear it in one, it's in a bit of a awkward length stage so wearing it down isn't something I'm comfortable with to do outside, at home I definitely do it . I'll wear it down outside just not as much as I'd want to. Sometimes I feel so ugly uk, but it's a part of my journey and I would never turn back....unless I end up with a medical condition that requires me to remove them

[@blacklyfe5543]

I am

[@user-jv6ju2lm1p]

@@RandomlyShayI love it ❤ I’m just getting started with mine

[@CWFortune]

I was not prepared for how long it would take me to retighten my hair, lol. I have thick hair with varying densities, and I DIY installed 343 locs in my hair. I designed my own grid pattern, and I love how it looks, how it falls, and the versatility of my parting. However, my grid is so unique that I doubt I'll ever be able to enlist the service of a loctition because my parting is so (predictably) unpredictable. Thank you for this video, I enjoyed it very much! You and your hair look beautiful

[@CreeFinley]

I would love to see your hair and what you did!

[@nanaabenadarkowaah1800]

@@CreeFinley me too

[@keciawallace5395]

Same here

[@tamekabarnes8538]

I have sisterlocs and it took 2 days for my installment. I didn’t worry about the time it took because growing up getting braids done it took hrs so I got use to sitting in the chair for hrs at a time lol. It will be 1 yrs in the middle of February . I’m loving the journey and I can’t wait till they mature and I can color them.

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

Thanks so much for sharing! 😊 Glad things are going well for you!

[@MakaykayLAMB]

I have never seen anyone with long microlocs yet. Yours are GORGEOUS. I can't wait to see what mine look like as my journey progresses.

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@Kreative_kelly]

I know right it’s even better to see in person. My little cousin was 12 and her sisterlocs were halfway down her back

[@anaturalxperience8579]

Everything you’re saying further confirms that I am ready! I am a real 4c 😩 however, I love my hair. I have wanted Locs for years and now I’m 9mos in and loving it! I am a natural hair stylist so I’m up on game for the maintenance. For me tho, the less I wash, the more it grows. I haven’t had any problems at all. I do, however, keep it moisturized as needed but I try not to do too much. I have learned in my study on Locs that we as Americans have manipulated the loc journey. In the culture of locking your hair, we are doing it all wrong, which further lets me know that whatever works for you….do that🤷🏾‍♀️

[@tawanachestnut6802]

I just had microloca installed, I'm going on about a 1 wk. I love them! What oils or moisturizers do you use.

[@LCompere]

Keep up on your washes!!! I got off schedule and now I'm paying for it. I also went too long between reties and now I'm paying for it as well:(. I self maintain and I'm beyond frustrated. I had 400 braidlocs but I'm in the process of combining them. Don't take the journey likely, it's still a lot of work. I don't regret getting my braidlocs, but I do wish I knew what I knew now, however most of what I've learned and still learning is by experience. I'm only 6 months in and I will continue this journey. I love your videos!!

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

Thanks so much for the great advice! 😊 I agree that a lot of things we learn from experience.

[@engrmom98]

I'm battling bunching right now with some of my sisterlocks. My loctition says it's because I didn't braid and band. I told her I do. She said I didn't leave them in until it dried. I told her I leave them in until the next day. She said then they weren't tight enough. So I'm like UGH OK, it's my fault 😁 geez.

[@SureYoureRight]

When I went through the bunching phase I was terrified. I had these huge chunky ragged locs in the back and they would snag and hurt. I don’t know exactly when it happened but they just fixed themselves and became smooth and all the same size. I was shocked

[@indriadrayton1132]

You have to fight them suckers on or right after wash day. Your hair will be softer because they are wet. I used Indian hemp hair grease mixed with olive oil and a cup of water. Separate your hair into 4 sections and start at the front, separate one loc at a time and run wet fingertips over one loc then follow up with the hair grease. If your hair is connected at the roots, try to wet the roots and really be gentle and add that grease for slip. Start at the roots around the perimeter of each section and work your way to the center of each section, then you go to the next section. You start at the front of your hair because that is the first thing people see. You can hide the jacked up back until you get to it when you're out in public!!

[@dionnemitchellrandall2939]

Bunching is a natural phase of locs as they mature. I've had 2 different sets of locs. I wore traditional locs for 5 years and I am now 1.5 years into my micro loc journey and both times I experienced bunching. I will smooth out eventually; at least mine did.

[@bettyhenderson1621]

Bunching is part of the process, no worries, it will pass..

[@MissNecy]

It's apart of the process especially if you have a looser curl pattern. It wouldn't matter if you did braids vs plats or did shampoo at all it'd still bunch.

[@Bindi_Marc]

your locs are EV-ER-AY-THANG yaassssssssssss

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

Thank you! 💕

[@empathicstarseed8860]

All local are a commitment. Choosing a type of loc depends on the person and hair. What is best for you the person.

[@PrettyTNW]

Your hair has really blossomed very nicely. Anyone considering getting micro locs should have thick skin. In the beginning your hair will shrink a lot and won’t have much volume for some months. Don’t have unrealistic expectations for your hair You really need to have patience and trust the process. If u can learn to accept your hair , you’ll truly enjoy the hair freedom and the journey 😀

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

Thanks! So true about our locs not having much volume in the beginning. It definitely takes patience! 😊

[@Waridi23]

I just started, has shrunk to a quarter of it's length but I love it! I'm on my second week still not full but the shake and go is the best experience so far! Can't wait to see what this journey has in store for me!

[@tbrwn2548]

More volume when they are shorter

[@melbatate8849]

Thank you for this I’m six months in and I’m over it.

[@Journey2sanctification]

I have had TL (12 sets) and 1 set of SL. The more research I do, the more I lean to micro braid locs and I intend to do DIY. I started and am currently maintaining my daughters TL and they are coming along beautifully. But I love the smaller locs. I’m willing to commit the time to interlock them. I’m aware I’ll have to multi task and I’m actually excited about starting this journey!

[@Kashfrmdaway]

Semi Freeform Hair Started With Mini Two Strand and Just Separate I’m Loving It 🤒

[@mistressofnone5062]

a video about grid patterns would be awesonme, super helpful and insightful

[@grown-ups4370]

Lol… I think you should change the name of your video to: Are you ready to commit. Things to be aware of before you get loc. Thank you for sharing. All excellent points; that you must be willing to commit to in order to have a successful hair journey.

[@blessednhm]

Your hair has really taken off! It's so beautiful!

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

Thank you! 😊

[@TERRELL_GASKINS]

@@NaturallyMotivatedLady love the locs also I started my's today with the braid method also and I want to know how long do I have to wait till I can wash and retwist them?

[@Hershey699]

Yes. I started micro locks in Jul, DIY after watching so many videos. I've interlocked 2x so far. I started with boxed braids and twisted down. 4c hair. I retighten at night while watching TV. I don't remember how many installed. In love w/the volume and curly ends. I was tired of combing and detangling and failed styles. I've had many that unraveled because I didn't braid down enough before twisting, plus I spray my hair with water every few days. I've dyed before I started and dyed before my 2nd interlocking. I braid and twist and can do hair so I have no issues with my journey so far. However my hair is a lil thin where ppl put baby hair and gets frizzy and curly quick. But the messiness adds volume. I love different. ❤❤❤

[@elornahmaphazima9199]

Sounds good actually. Do you have a channel or social media platform where you documented this?I'd love to see your journey.

[@RandomlyShay]

Wawww I also started in julyyy, do u have an Instagram I'd love to see your progress so far

[@simoneholder5632]

I payed $1000 for the installation of my sister locks with only 6 inches of hair. I wanted mine professionally done. Then retires where $200 to $150 depending who did it. And my hair grows really fast so I can’t go past 4 weeks because my hair grows too fast. After 10 months I payed $325 to do the retightening class, now I know how to retighten my own hair so I don’t have to pay that $200 - $150 every 4 weeks. I’m 3 weeks I will be 1 year into my sisterloc journey and I love it. The process is interesting but I did my research so I new what to expect. And I don’t regret it. Personally I didn’t mind spending the money, I had already plan to take the retightens class and knew how much money I needed to spend to get me to where I am right now. I thought about it for 5 years before I decided to install my sisterlocs. Everyone is different, every hair texture is different, so do your research and decide what’s best for you. Blessings Girlies 😘❤❤

[@tspell4340]

Your hair is so beautiful. I have been thinking about this for some time. I wear braids a lot and I’m seriously considering micro locks. Like my friend told me when it comes to the price tag; you got it! I feel like as black woman we spend slot of time on our hair. I have spent up to 12 hours getting braids every three months. I just need to find a technician. I’m scared someone is not going to have the knowledge to help me on this journey

[@edunlap6594]

I'm so glad you brought up the other black people not understanding. I've been natural off and on for several years. You'd think that having natural hair would turn someone into a leper with some black people!

[@LisePlansandJournals]

Internalized anti blackness really makes some of us truly hate ourselves and our features. I’m sure now that your hair is long you years later, you get compliments

[@christiaslaughter5155]

Yes pls post a video about different loc grids!

[@bettyhenderson1621]

Í agree 100% Sisterlocks especially is a *TRAP* I have them and like them, but do have regrets... My only good deal is that I can do them myself. I only maintain my locks and my son's brother locks. If I had of known I would of started with just small or medium traditional locks. Any who.. I love your locks and I will continue my journey. ☮️and❤️.

[@winnermuteba1212]

What regrets do you have?

[@mrs.potatohead8471]

^^^^

[@Abena425]

When you started with braids, how did you handle the new growth please? Did you interlock at that point? Since i don't think you can braid the new growth...

[@latonyapoole380]

I love my locs best when I have new growth it’s a lot fuller I’ve started waiting the entire 8 weeks for that very reason

[@MaryLByrd-vs2pf]

Great video. You covered some very important information. Some that I hadn't considered. Thank you for sharing.

[@vickicannon8799]

Hi new subscriber, sent by Living Divine. The timing is perfect as I am entertaining locs. Thank you. 🌺🦋🌸

[@tarwil2006]

I would like to see a video on some of the different grid patterns. Ty

[@wandablackmon1780]

Thank you for your transparency. I’m not prepared for this strong commitment.😳

[@lorismith5429]

Thank you! Started my journey two weeks ago! I’m in it to win it🥰

[@deborahwilson5393]

These comments are scary. What am I getting myself into.

[@Jane-ie9ul]

Don't mind her. Her locks are not even nice.

[@myakimoradesilva4303]

​@@Jane-ie9ulThats not nice 🤨.

[@mistymoosety]

​@@Jane-ie9ulthey are beautiful, don't do that

[@user-jv6ju2lm1p]

@@Jane-ie9ulyeah this is discouraging and hers is toooo full

[@drpatriciamushonga5411]

Can you cut your locks to remain a certain length? Will it not look awkward?

[@babycakes8514]

I have had small locs (200ish)for 12years, and I cut them to bra strap length every 6 months. not awkward looking at all

[@Sweetlyniki]

Thats what i planned on doing

[@jesserebekahrobinsonjohn4562]

Great information. Thank you I'm thinking of doing micro locs grid patten , I had my hair in locs for a couple of months and comb it out because I fell in love with sister locs but I recognize it is challenging to install and maintain so I decided to do micro braids instead.

[@VJ-ei3rb]

Thank you for sharing. I didn't know it cost so much. I want the locs, but I'm not sure about the finance.

[@lisaquinn3072]

Thanks so much for the info! I was just about to get locs but I’m gonna rethink it!

[@tynitaclouden435]

Big fat yes on the grid patterns video

[@angiecrowell3901]

I’ve been researching for months now. Medium length natural 4cish 😆 my frontal is thin/fine. I really want microlocs or sisterlocs. Do they cause more thinning??

[@terrymarshall7163]

Did you decide to do it? My hairline is thin also but I want them

[@stoneghana4171]

I would like to know about the grid patterns.

[@debramorring970]

Your locs have grown Beautifully!!!!!

[@christinerose9561]

I feel attacked! HA! Shrinkage is real but that length comes through so quick!! I refuse to do my interlock reties. My home-based loctican is amazing and I bribe her so she never divorces me in the future. LOL. I pay from $100-140 every 5 weeks. I am 8 months in and only paid $650 for 344 microlocs that took 9hrs. Please be gentle with those edge locs, enjoy every phase, and keep it simple(Rosewater, light oil like grapeseed)

[@Lei9785gha]

I need to move where u r..

[@jamminwithmexijam5710]

New subscriber here I’m considering locking and this was very helpful

[@catherinewoods3815]

Wow, I did not know any of this information. Especially, the part about sister locks costing $1500

[@LisePlansandJournals]

She said *some* places

[@LisePlansandJournals]

Try microlocs. Tends to be less thank sisterlocs

[@sweetpeechiz]

Beautiful commentary on SL 😊 But please be careful out here when it comes to your SL , everyone is not out here for your good on your hair periodT. I let a girl In Hayward CA, name Kristin do my Sisterlock install- 🤦🏽‍♀️ she was awful to say the least and very unprofessional. I went to her for a couple of more months, but my gut told me to stop going to her. She did not know what she was doing. She did not do the Sisterlocs grid- she messed up my hair- and had the nerve to get upset because I stopped tipping her. In the meantime I was looking for a new sister Loctician ….and I actually reported her to Sisterlock foundation . I have a new lady now , in San Leandro California. She is amazing ! Some of these folks out here do not want to take care of your hair. They only want the money. And her attitude was definitely from the devil.. If you feel it in your gut, please do your research. Do not go to the first person you see! This is my second set of Sisterlocks. Soon I will be doing a channel myself regarding my Sisterlock journey. 😉 be safe out here folks when it comes to your hair!

[@rayray7906]

Wow!!! That's a horror story in itself. I go to a lady in san leandro too. I wonder if we go to the same lady🤔

[@kelleemcfadden4653]

I love this video this was great ✌🏽💙

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

Thanks! 🥰

[@naynay02169]

I’m getting my micro locks next week. This really scared me lol lol

[@Angeldluv01]

Did you get your locs I am scheduled for Aug.

[@yolandojenkins170]

These were more like the steps you go thru not reasons why you should not

[@nellyd9280]

I find that your locs are the perfect size

[@lesiagriffin7781]

Great video! Can you do a video on grid patterns?

[@Lon.BedStuyforLife]

I have been thinking about starting my own sister locks for some years. I have a niece who has locks and her locks are gorgeous! When done and cared for properly, locks are a beautiful hair-style. My biggest worry for myself is that my hair has became thinner after I reached 20 - 21 years old, after I had my second child (I am 48 yo now) -- I also started getting my first gray hairs at that time, and so I fear that locks may not look good for me. I love and want the look, but I still am uncertain if I should begin locking my hair because of my fine, thinning, and graying hair. I would love advice for us with fine/thin hair. Is the lock-journey possible for us? Or should we accept that we should avoid the lock journey.

[@kelleemcfadden4653]

Having locs are definitely not the easy way out I had Fred locs thinking about locing again

[@estherenwedo5574]

I thought they are 😱😱😱

[@LisePlansandJournals]

Fred locs?

[@lorettaohikhuare7632]

Is it best to start with braids or twists?

[@flocreation6498]

Love the size of your locs may I ask how many locs do you have?

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

Thanks! 😊 I have 193 locs.

[@flocreation6498]

@@NaturallyMotivatedLady ok thanks lol I asked because I just did mine it suppose to be sister locs however I didn't want the small small type so I did like a medium size, the loc itself is still fine but when I counted it it's only 138 I thought it would be more

[@brendapenny3841]

What type of loc do you have

[@angelbashin9222]

I’m a patient woman. I’m ready

[@marquettaturman1207]

Great info thanks😊

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

No problem. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@NitaM1272]

I changed my mind several times taking down started twisting roots, then decided to interloc had to change grid so interloc can be easier a struggle for 5 months started interlocking several weeks ago just finally finished, love your videos because of covid and a easier work schedule I have time.😊

[@NitaM1272]

Please show a grid video I’m still reading your book haven’t gotten to that part.

[@NaturallyMotivatedLady]

Thanks for sharing! 💛 Great to hear that you found a method that works for you! 😊

[@mfonstirratt8847]

`thank you for this info i want to start mico locs next week

[@marisaeric4286]

What types of locs does she have? I am about to start my locs journey and I am doing my research.

[@gabriellearrington2118]

She has microlocs.

[@courttttttt]

What kind of locs do you have?

[@23223209]

How often should someone get their locs interlocked? 6-8-weeks? Or no more than 6-weeks?

[@RandomlyShay]

6-8. Some locticians say no later than 6, some say no later than 8 lol so maybe do it at the 7 week mark

[@YolandasLifeVlogs]

ARE YOU STILL ACTIVE ON HERE? I HAVE QUESTIONS.

[@shawn6306]

i'm a male i really want it microlocs because i really don't want the big dreadlocs i want to small skinny hair i really do want microlocs i didn't know it skinny small locs was called microlocs before until i found out today because i don't hear alot of people talk about microlocs i think it would prefer microlocs over dreadlocs but i know taking care of our hair is hard to take care of it doesn't matter what type of hairstyle i do try to take care of my hair i'm still wanna get microlocs so badly one day i don't care how hard it is that's just me i think they look amazing that look similar to straight hair i just feel like it suits me it will make me happy i don't agree i should not get microlocs that's just me i'm ok with having fizzy i also love nappy fizzy hair too and i also love afro hair too i actually have afro hair right now i'm a fan of afro, nappy hair and microlocs i never heard microlocs before but i do want to try out microlocs someday

[@malehlwa1583]

I was running away from afro due to growth and taking hours to detangle but yoh I don't know now 😢

[@eduns123]

How many locs do you have installed?

[@Nubia567]

You’ve completely put me off. No idea what to do with my afro hair 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@LisePlansandJournals]

One person put you off? Wow😂if you have ‘no idea what to do’ with your hair that’s exactly when you should loc it

[@danielle7634]

Eh in did my own locs for the first time and retightened myself for the first time. Always do my own hair. When I have children I’ll pay for someone to do it 🤣🤣

[@rebeccaamafe9186]

How do you manage itchy scalp with locs?

[@RAHHicecream]

My scalp is never itchy…. But I guess scratch it lol

[@sarahrussell1586]

Hey, if I got my microlocs installed professionally can I retie it myself afterwards?

[@thisheadofmine]

Of course!

[@Bella7bella]

Please share with me the size of the squares sectioned in your hair also how many locks do you have?

[@kateva7942]

I would like to know how many locs she has also.

[@lovelyhope2664]

Read comments. She said she has 193 locs

[@jj_kuo]

Why are my locs so voluminous then :(

[@Jane-ie9ul]

As a matter of truth, l don't like your. Locks whatever locks you have sister or micro, they don't look small, good and neat. They are too big for my liking.

[@xxursolovelyxxX]

Uh...good for you?

[@mistymoosety]

Who cares?

[@vegannations]

Agree on no ‘micro’ products or no ‘small’ products🥕i wonder whether i or anybody should avoid XS, XXS,0 products🙄 1,2,3 prime thirties 32,34,36…