A Loctician Reties my DIY Microlocs

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Hi Guys,
I'm sharing my experience getting my hair retightened for the first time by a loctician. I was extremely nervous but she did an excellent job. My loctician will be taking over my loc maintenance for the time being, as for I really don't have time nor energy being that I have 2 small kids.
About me: My name is Tanish and I started my channel about 10 years ago with a focus on Natural Hair. I took a 5 year break from KZbin, got married and had two babies. I am a special education teacher with Los Angeles Unified School district and decided to take an extended leave of absence to stay home with my babies. I am sharing my life as I embark on this stay at home mom thing. So welcome to my craziness as I try to navigate my life with 2 kids under 2 and a husband that's always working. I hope you guys enjoy watching me become a sahm. I made a deal with my husband in which I have one year to prove to my that I can manage our household and the kids all while being an awesome wife. If I am unsuccessful then I must go back to work next year😩 Join the craziness and follow my journey
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[@helenlucka]

I was so focused on Baby! look at these small hands 🥰

[@Bindi_Marc]

14:40 As a loctician myself, I dont mind people having a ton of locs IF they are willing to come more often. You can still knock out a retightening on a lot of locs if the client is willing to come more often. You can't have 700 locs but want to only come thru every 10-12 weeks... its just not a feasible appointment. 17:24 Yes it is daunting to do interlocks on very very long hair, much easier to go the microloc route where you can do two-strand twists or braids... much faster establishment than interlocks. They came out beautifully. Good for you.

[@mstanish1]

Thank you dear. I just love you and your daughters hair. I want to loc my daughter hair when she gets around 4 or 5. Did your husband have a problem with it at first?

[@Bindi_Marc]

@@mstanish1 Interestingly he did not. But I thought he would which is why when she asked for Sisterlocks I said, "Go ask Daddy" thinking he was going to say no but he said yes. I was shook. By then I had already established my micros and I think that gave him the chance to see what they could look like. I'm sure that impacted his decision making in a positive way. Perhaps as your husband sees the your locs continue to get more beautiful it may help him want that for y'all's baby girl.

[@KBlue728]

WOW only 2 1/2hrs!!! She’s super fast!! Looks very nice!💙

[@mstanish1]

Thank you 🤗

[@jessikajane4967]

I thought I was like one of the only ladies with DIY microlocs who wanted to keep her curly ends!😆 I love my curly ends and my locs are a tab bigger than yours. And I had received a similar quote as well when I reached out to salons because I started with around 20" of hair (5 years post big chop). I did start my DIY microlocs with braids instead of two-strand twists so never worried about unraveling due to washing, conditioning, etc. As for lint, I've never had an issue because I sleep with a satin scarf & bonnet every night and around the house I wear my hair up in a loose pineapple. No bands, just a simple flip of my hair up and a few strategically placed Bobby pins. It helps keep hair from rubbing on anything (i.e. clothing, furniture, etc.). One shampoo that I've found and LOVE😍 is CurlMix Aloe Shampoo. I have 3c/4a hair and it is amazing! I'm not really a fan of there other products, but that shampoo is everything! Especially if you're looking to pair down the number of products you use. You don't even have to use a conditioner if you don't want to. I'm currently working on making my own products because I've found that there are very few products on the market that work well for me. P.S. I really enjoy your channel!

[@renewedmind3467]

@JessikaJane When you started your microlocs, did you interlock, two strand twist or braid? If you interlocked, which interlocking pattern did you use? I also have 3c/4a hair. I am trying to determine the best method to start my microlocs. Thanks. 🙏🏾

[@jessikajane4967]

@@renewedmind3467 I started with micro braids because they're more secure than mini twists with less chance of swelling (which I absolutely did not want). Every 8 weeks or so, my hair stylist does a 3 point interlinking technique to retighten my locs. To date, I've lost 1 loc (out of about 450 locs!) so no complaints from me😊

[@mstanish1]

Wow, you just dropped so much info. I have a serious lint problem... it’s pretty awful I keep my hair covered for the most part when I’m home.

[@sassynaturals]

@@mstanish1 do you think its bc of the type of towel you use for drying yout hair? I'm abt to embark on my 3rd set of locs lol (trail and error) but this time I'm doing what you did bc your hair is almost identical to mine and i want open ends as well but had never seen anyone with them so i was unsure tfs😁

[@ashleywilliams4149]

Tanish, you and your locks are looking so lovely honey! You be serving us girl. I appreciate the time and effort you took in doing this video. Keep them coming! I've been following you for years. I was so excited to see you come back.

[@mstanish1]

Thank you so much 🤗 I'm already thinking about what content to do

[@traceynigwe]

Me too! Her video on mini twists with a braided root changed the game for me with my loose natural hair!

[@leeceyleece2406]

COVID-19 taught me that it’s good to be able to do your own reties but I will stick steadfast to a consultant for maintaining my Sisterlocks otherwise. Life is busy and I’m lazy with my hair, that’s why I got Sisterlocks. It makes sense to me to pay someone to do my hair and save me plenty of time. I’m glad you enjoyed the experience and that it was done in 2.5 hours, as a new mum there’s plenty you can do with that time saved. Your makeup looks great, you look great 👌🏿

[@mstanish1]

Agreed.

[@ChefAsher]

I am also a loctician, you did an AWESOME job, on your hair!! **** The best way to keep your locs open on the ends is to keep them moisturized!.. (and manipulation this interrupts the locking process ) because curly hair loves curly hair 😃. When you leave them alone and allow them to get drier they lock, that's just what they do.

[@Thecoolboys442]

Wow.i never knew you could keep them open so they could stay curly!! That’s good to know..

[@Misscreole21]

Your locs are beautiful! I have been loc'd for 4 years now and I usually do my retwists on my own. I go the a professional maybe once or twice a year and it is soooo stressful! I always look in the mirror to try to see what they are doing to my babies! lol

[@mstanish1]

Ha! I was having an anxiety attack in that chair!

[@MsABee1]

Your hair looks GREAT!! I am happy you found someone that can do your maintenance. I was thinking to myself... wow she’s fast!! Super glad you had a good experience!!! I was wondering how did she tighten them with the crochet needle... I would love to see that... if possible. Thanks for taking the time to share!! ❤️❤️❤️!!

[@kellya3162]

Your locs look soooo good! I am keeping my ends open as well and I'm at a year mark. Mine is easier to keep curly bc when I got my install my loctition kept about 2 1/2 inches out so it's easier. I heard I'm supposed to comb it but I just pull on the buds if I see any and so far it's working😆 I love my curly ends. I have 600 locs but combined some so I should be under that now.

[@mstanish1]

Thanks for sharing!! someone told me to use a conditioner. I'm just scared of that because it might cause buildup.

[@kellya3162]

@@mstanish1 yeah, when I see that it starts to loc I'm going to use conditioner as well I'm just trying to hold off as long as possible 😄

[@karmen9514]

I have around 600 too. I put mine in puffs and pull at the buds/ends a little but I'd never comb. I like the curly stretched afro look. I'm going to embrace it until I'm locd.

[@appealingtodasenses]

I didn’t even know that was an option to keep your ends open. Do you have to ask for that?

[@kellya3162]

@@appealingtodasenses yeah, I'm not sure if all loctitions will do it but mine did. It actually counts as less inches for them to loc so it reduced the price some.

[@taracannonllc]

That's a relief to know that she's right down the street from you, especially with the baby. Nice.

[@TT-qo2vf]

You gave her a great foundation to work on so it was easy.

[@dontpanicitsjustnaturalhai1631]

Just use conditioner at the end of your wash only on your ends like Aussie Deep Moist. And then maybe a leave in conditioner only on your ends. That will keep them from locking.

[@velvetvel9763]

You and your hair looks beautiful! Back in the day, when I first became natural you taught me a lot about styling my hair and taking care of it!💜🥰

[@yvonneb2637]

You look sooo happy to have someone retie your locs. So happy for you. Yes...i dont miss the tugging either. But its worth it. Your locs are Beautiful

[@mstanish1]

Thank you so much!! I was so excited. I'm just like why am I putting myself through this when I can have someone else do it...

[@Shatina76]

Heyyy. I use to watch your videos back in 2010 when i first went natural 🥰. You have always done your one hair and it was so long, thick and beautiful!! Now you have locked you hair and i have had sister locs for 3 1/2 years now 😊

[@Shatina76]

I have 480 loc’s

[@tailorednaturally1245]

Your Locs look AMAZING!!

[@portiamckinney5501]

Your loctician does a wonderful job on your head

[@michellebrown3519]

Your locs look amazing! I just completed my DIY micro locs on 7/21 and it took me two weeks to complete. I've been debating on going to a loctician for reties only because I'm extremely picky about who does my hair. I'm licensed and have been doing my own for years. I'm definitely going to look for one in my area to save some time. Thanks for sharing your experience 😊 I'm also trying to keep my curly ends it makes the locs look unique to me

[@mstanish1]

I actually enjoy doing my hair. I just don’t have the time. I’d say maintain yours if your schedule is open.

[@nappylala]

I would attempt a retie but looking at days vs. A few hrs. my consultant is worth it . Your hair looks great too!

[@LaVenderlocx]

Ooo I'm so jealous 2 1/2 hours! Mine take a week minimum I have over 600 locs. I've been shopping for a loctician in my area as well I'm just nervous about what she will say about my diy locs😬

[@mstanish1]

It takes me 7-10 days to do mine. The first time I retied it took 3 weeks...

[@ViaHim]

Beautiful!! You just came back slaying the loc game lol

[@mstanish1]

Thank you

[@hershey307]

Your baby is adorable! I love your hair! I'm thinking about starting my microloc journey soon. I don't think I can diy lol so I have a consultation today.

[@Gullah_Geechee_Tarot]

I was quoted 2,200 so I DIY. It took 8days and about 4 meltdowns. I'm 3 months in & it was the best decision ever!!

[@hershey307]

@@Gullah_Geechee_Tarot$2200?! I will just have to go for it and diy it too. Everybody around me thinks I'm crazy lol. They don't have to do my hair though. Yall give me hope!

[@mstanish1]

Whooo Chile... that price is insane.

[@mariejoseebercier6426]

Hello Tanish, I would like to recap the steps you've done: twisting with two strands and the braids at the end (2 inches before the end)?. Then it was retied by the locticien with the microlocs technique?

[@asiabradley-stephens5320]

You are my new loc inspo- i had already made up my mind I was going to do my own after seeing Queen Eleem but I'm stretched for time and I have a lot of hair like yall. So Im planning on installing over the course of a couple months. and two strand twist will cut this time down drastically! So happy to find your channel.

[@shadowburrito4]

Your locs are goals!! Gorgeous.

[@songjames4609]

Your locs / hair is gorgeous 🥰!!! You did a great job!!!

[@yachnebahtisrael5096]

1st your hair looks great!!! If you are able to keep your ends open PLEASE post videos, because I I’d like to keep my end open as well.

[@myhearts419]

Your hair has always been so beautiful!

[@clawalk]

I hear you on the tugging & pulling. Wish I had a heads up on that when I got my install. Your hair is gorgeous.

[@tinarjackson9844]

The pulling was the use of the crochet needle

[@tamekabest425]

HAIR IS AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@kydramanuel]

Excuse me? $1900?! Good Lord...Omg I love your hair, I'm really wanting the lock my hair now. But that is pricy..

[@sakeenahevans6875]

I go to a loctician also mainly because I enjoy the break!

[@karimahg]

HEY MSTANISH1!!!! Glad to see you back hunnee

[@just1desi]

Before you said it I was watching under your eyes and thinking yup that’s a mama who ain’t been sleeping lol

[@missdanibelle]

You're lucky to have found someone. I tried that and the person really messed my hair up!

[@bw2579]

Your locs are gorgeous! 😍

[@NiaJolie]

Beautiful locs. You remind me so much of Tyra Banks

[@mstanish1]

Thank you! 😊

[@kimberlym.n.7726]

Your hair is amazing!

[@busymommat]

Awesome locs! Talkin about hair freedom!!!!

[@royalgems5185]

Girl if your hair ain’t poppin I ain’t sitting here! Oooh it’s sooo bomb 💣 I want some but um only two mo the post relaxer it’s gon be a long time but oooh your hair honey! My favorite micro lica

[@ChefAsher]

No, you don't have to comb your ends , tthat can be damaging if you are not very, very careful!!. And open ends are just prettier. 😃

[@kinasworlduncutmylife5903]

Beautiful locs!!

[@CurlyGirlLife1]

I absolutely love your locs

[@veroniquedusabe513]

Yeah your hair is so gooooood...

[@sistercalhoun4444]

Hey Sis a good cartoon to watch with your kids is called Superbook teaching about the word of God it's been teaching me !

[@SereneTing]

They look so nice!!!!!!

[@microlocsandmore]

Great video! Love your locs!💞💞

[@tabbylivvy]

So beautiful.... love your hair

[@Listening4n0w]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@TheZophisticatedDove]

I have loose ends too. "Goddess Locs" I only have 200ish locs and it's still alot of maintenance. I have to go through and pick them out once a week because they get matted pretty quick. Then I have to use conditioners and products in them that I don't use in my locs.

[@mstanish1]

I’ve yet to pick them🤦🏽‍♀️ they might end up closing because I’m not sure I’m up for the maintenance.

[@ellzbellz08]

That sounds like a lot of extra work.

[@TheZophisticatedDove]

@@ellzbellz08 it is..... if it weren't for me being at home all the time, I wouldn't be able to keep up with them. I imagine it's easier for people with fewer locs. eventually I'll probably let all them loc.

[@DadzLife]

great vlog

[@saramcintosh8330]

Beautiful!!

[@iAmLeslieJones]

Glorious

[@shadowburrito4]

Hi Tanish, just a note from a former SAHM, who took a few years off to be with kids. Staying out longer than 1- 1 1/2 years can create problems when you are ready to re-enter the workforce. It will come primarily from female principals/managers. One gentle suggestion would be to try to work even part-time after your year to save you from having to restart your career. For me to restart ... I eventually returned to school for a Graduate degree and still had to start at the bottom again. This is coming not just from my experience but that of many other SAHM's that I've spoken with of all races. Just a suggestion.

[@mstanish1]

Yes, I’ve been thinking really hard about it. I’m almost done with my second year and I’m thinking I may not go back. May explore other entrepreneurial ideas.

[@soultouch4380]

I want to keep my ends open also keep us updated please

[@Getitgirl816]

My hair was your length too and my quote for Sisterlocks was $1,940. 💁🏾‍♀️🤨

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

Beautiful Locs

[@thicklen10]

Your hair is gorgeous

[@Crochetloveby_dee]

Your locs are so beautiful!

[@portiamckinney5501]

Your locks are beautiful beautiful

[@Ihavethismoment]

Love it 😍😍😍😍

[@DanaLynnette]

😯🤩 I want this!!

[@eerthangel]

B E A U T I F U L!!!!!! 😍

[@aminam2220]

OMG....I LOVE IT

[@MissChocl8tD]

Looking to do locs for the first time have been watching your videos and I also see you are in my area where is your loctician located if you don't mind?

[@lindathurmond7963]

You’re looking Cute and a Doll. Celebrate your Loctician

[@khairston9387]

How many locs do you have? You're hair is gorgeous!!!!!

[@DK-qj7cr]

k Hairston :@14:32 she says she has 520 locs

[@NurseJamu]

What can i do to keep my micros like yours i dint want my hair to lock fast. In fact if it can stay like this forever i would be so happy. Please share.

[@mstanish1]

My it really depends in your hair type. I’m editing an update now but my hair is locking up pretty fast now. These ends are not going to stay open for long.

[@kerrij.6565]

very nice

[@rosahealthyhair8646]

Nice vid 😁😍😍🤗

[@MilahandTheChanges]

Hi sis I’ve been following you since the loose natural days! Your channel is how I finally got my 4c hair to start growing! Hopefully you can grow your channel and never have to “go back to work “! 😀 can I get the name of the SL consultant you used?

[@mstanish1]

Hi, she asked me not to give out her information because she is not taking new clients until after pandemic.

[@MilahandTheChanges]

@@mstanish1 okay np totally understand

[@blairshand]

I'm 8 months pregnant and was strongly considering getting sisterlocks in a few weeks. Should I get them now or after postpartum shedding (if I experience postpartum shedding)

[@mstanish1]

I was fine. Most people told me to wait though.

[@GreatforGodMinistries]

Did you get them?

[@blairshand]

I've decided to wait a year just in case I do experience postpartum shedding. Im also keeping my eye out on stylist that use a brick lay pattern. Im not a fan of the straight parting.

[@nikiatrice8418]

Did you actually wait a year or did you just go for it? I'm in your position right now! ​@@blairshand

[@rosecityremodel2015]

My hair is between 15-17 inches long and I had several SisterLocks consultations refuses to lock my hair due to the length.

[@w9906]

I would like to know why she did not section your hair off while retightening? Maybe it would have caused less pulling and tugging. Without sectioning off the hair, how do you know all your locs got retightened?

[@tinarjackson9844]

I wondered the same thing....why she didn't section the hair off!

[@lillybanks6999]

I never know how much this costs. Looks good. How much are reties

[@mstanish1]

they range. mine are about $100ish plus tip

[@LCompere]

Beautiful!!! Where did you find those small loc tools? The ones I have are too long and I need shorter ones.

[@mstanish1]

Just google o locker loc took and they should come up.

[@LCompere]

@@mstanish1 Thank you

[@huniebon]

Pretty!!!

[@arielnicole328]

Your hair does look amazing! Your locticians are was pretty too. Have you counted your locs yet?

[@mstanish1]

Yes I have, I have 520 locs

[@primrosedeluna]

Love the braid out! Does your loctician establish microlocs as well? I’m not sure where you both are located but I’m in Cali near Torrance. I cannot do it myself with an injured shoulder and rambunctious son (toddler 🥴) lol

[@mstanish1]

Shes not accepting new clients right now. Sorry hun

[@thicklen10]

I heard if you use oil on your hair it can cause buildup or creamy conditioners

[@mstanish1]

maybe. but I need oil. I'm not the one that will use only water.

[@kellya3162]

I haven't had any build up with oils.

[@stay-c1070]

Woow, 2 1/2 hourss????? Omg i need her in my life righttttt now!!!! My Retightnings takes 6hours, with 3people doing it at the same time and i have 565 locs😭😭😭🤕🤕🤕

[@kellya3162]

Wow! How long do you go in between retightens? Mine takes 2 1/2 hrs as well at 6 weeks and I have just under 600 locs.

[@Abmarp]

Oh girl

[@mschari1484]

2.5 hours yaaass

[@Mrs.Stansbe]

I’m 10 years in and some of my ends are still open. The only reason they aren’t all open is because I cut them a few times when they got too long.

[@amberwaiters1125]

She did require you to wash your hair before she retightened?

[@mstanish1]

she didn't tell me to wash but I assume that's the norm if you're going to have someone all up in your scalp.

[@tabbylivvy]

If she’s only retightening the roots, why does length matter??? Kinda confused with that one.

[@princessbluelight270]

Which rotation did you get. The 3 or 2😯

[@lisettebrown8317]

Were you going to get sisterlocs or interlocs prior to installing them yourself? I am asking due to the price she quoted you at $1900 for install.

[@mstanish1]

Microlocs were them same price for interlocking because I wanted them small.

[@chelseatimmons674]

Did she continue using 4 point rotation pattern?

[@mstanish1]

I didn't even think to ask😩

[@moniquevaliant1121]

@@mstanish1 did you add to your length and is a video of your DIY install?

[@kraxykam7242]

Hi! What was the name of the sheen your loctician used once she was finished with your hair? I went to get a retie yesterday and noticed she used the same thing once I was finished. Thanks.

[@mstanish1]

I have no idea. but ill ask next time.

[@thicklen10]

Please Share lipstick ❤️

[@ladyt4ever83]

I am 2 years with sisterlocs and my ends are curly! I don't do anything it naturally is curly. It depends on the hair texture

[@mstanish1]

Agreed. I’m on the kinky side and these are locking up pretty quickly.

[@iAmLeslieJones]

You said 🗣LONG BEACH!! Yes I want the locticians information please. 🤗

[@mstanish1]

hi sorry for the delay. I think you may have instagrammed me? can send me another message so I can screen shot her info and send it to you. I just confirmed with her 2 days ago and she's still taking new clients. she's booked though so its hard to get an appointment.

[@iAmLeslieJones]

@@mstanish1 great! Sent you a message on IG

[@shnt3571]

♥️

[@jannesa3941]

I’m wondering if you experienced any postpartum hair loss with the locs?

[@mstanish1]

Yes but it was limited to the perimeter and it eventually filled back in.

[@portiamckinney5501]

Are your locktician here in Orlando fla and how much you paid if you don’t mind Shekia and how much you pay for a retig I’m always trying to find another locktician cuz it’s always good to have 2

[@mstanish1]

I’m in Long Beach CA. I’m open to coloring my locs. It depends on your hair texture if your locs will be curly or not

[@portiamckinney5501]

Do you think u would ever color your locks

[@royalgems5185]

So did u install these yourself and are they braids or SL? Ik they are a conversation starter.

[@mstanish1]

I have 2 small needy kids so I cannot to anyone else’s hair. They were started with 2 strand twists and my roots get interlocked every 6 weeks.

[@charnellmarie]

Your Locs look good. Was she a Sisterlocs consultant?

[@mstanish1]

Yes she is.