ALL ABOUT MY MICROLOCS | Why I Chose Microlocs (Over Sisterlocks), My Loctician, Installation & More

[@mamasaidsew4843]

I reached the same point with my natural hair. I had done everything I wanted to do and for 3 weeks contemplated cutting. On impulse one evening I took my husband's Clippers and shaved it off 17 inches. The next week discovered microlocs 😶. Let my hair grow 6 months and installed microlocs. That was 5 years ago. Love this hair. Never gonna do anything else.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thanks for sharing!! It's honestly been the most freeing hair decision I've ever made!

[@SpoiledLocGurl]

Your reasons and sound exactly like mine. I never considered relaxing but I was soooo sick of the hair wash routine. I got to the point I just started wearing mini twist all the time. I'd wash and repeat. Then I discovered micro locs after I started my son's locs. He has small/medium ones and I never knew about micros until researching how to do his. I started my own with two strand twist and I love it! It's been almost 5 months and I will never go back.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Wow we have so much in common! Down to the time! Im 5.5 months loc’d myself!

[@taccora]

I, somehow, fell down the rabbit hole of sisterlocs and microlocs (I have no intention of loc-ing my hair) and I'm enjoying it. I've always loved the look of locs on people (men and women) but gravitated more to the smaller locs on women just because they ARE more versatile. You can even get braided extensions while having micro or sister locs. I'm only 3 minutes in and I can say that in looking at the pros and cons of both, I prefer microlocs to sisterlocs. I like that you can have different parting (diamond over square), the maintenance isn't on as stringent of a schedule (or expensive) as sisterlocs can be.

[@Ifeyinwa]

I'm so happy could help :)

[@Kim_Ngumbela]

Currently binge watching your microlocs videos before I make a decision whether to get them or not. I have a feeling I will though😂 Also you're such a great story teller, listening to you talk about your hair journey how you decided microlocs were for you etc... and the face you made when you were imitating your friend when you told her you wanted microlocs,😂😂😂😂 I have a few of those reactions lined up from my family members once I tell them I'm getting them!😂

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww thank you Kim! I'm so happy these videos are helping people it's still the best thing I've done with my hair

[@lisacowens79]

Did you get locs

[@nas9526]

Why did you go with interlocking vs two strand twists?

[@The_Fathers_Delight]

Omg, sameee I've been binge watching contents on microlocs😅😂

[@pat9835]

Hi.I got mine installed with a sisterlocks trainee here in London for £400,I had 6inches of hair and it took 34hrs over three days and i have 535 locks.(some would say i have micro locks not sisterlocks!!!), A retie costs me £70 every 6 weeks. I would say you have the flaking when you itch because you are not spritzing your hair with water and/or not drinking enough water too. Watching your video i can’t decide who is prettier,you,yourself or your personality.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww thank you so much! That's so kind of you to say. And thanks for the advice, I definitely could spritz my hair more often and drink more water. PS - those are some pretty good prices for London ! I hope you're loving your hair x

[@night3angel]

Just an observation: dreadlocks were not called dreadlocks because they were dreadful. Historical meanings of words are important. It grew out of a religion that had dread/respect for God. Dread is use differently now, but please don't toss out the significance of a word or its history because we use the word differently now.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you for educating me, I didn't know that.

[@So_Cato]

Good to know 😊

[@loveppl6999]

WOW THANK YOU

[@sburkes69]

I've researched and read what she said

[@satchiebabe6052]

I felt the same when I started my process. At one point I wanted to scream stopppppp! ✋. Now it's the best hair decision I ever made 😍.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Haha! I'm so happy to hear I wasn't the only one!

[@loveline1097]

Gosh i wish i thought about locing my hair back home! I spent $1350 plus tip to get it here in the States😂 but like you said, its the ultimate hair freedom! I don't know why i didnt loc my hair sooner

[@frecarthen4286]

Your locs are beautiful!! I started my journey in December of 2021. I have a lot more frizzy ends going on but I believe it's part of the process and I love, love love them. Thank you for sharing!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you! And you’re so welcome!

[@zionadonkor4150]

Sammmmme…got mine in Dec 21 and loving the journey. The ends are frizzy too and was worried that it was unravelling but so far so good.

[@chineloeneh5791]

So beautiful! Found myself checking out videos of micro twists with natural hair after watching this video, because I'm far too indecisive to commit to locs full time 😭Your hair is stunning❤

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww thank you! I think micro twists are beautiful too!

[@karriemahmunson5688]

I have an appt on Tuesday to get micro locs which I have been wanting for 2 yrs . I have been natural for 5 and I am getting the same reaction from friends because everyone loves my natural hair . I’m excited but nervous .

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww how did it go?

[@jalarise8495]

I thought about sister locks. Glad I ran away and got microlocs instead. I started mine myself with two strand twists and interlocked the roots. I love them! You don't put anything on your locs?? Our hair needs moisture whether locked or loose. I just use water mixed with castor and vitamin e oil.

[@Ifeyinwa]

I'm so impressed by the community of women that have started their own locs! And I realise that now! I've been using rosewater and jojoba oil now :)

[@jalarise8495]

@@Ifeyinwa ohh yes, rosewater is nice. I use to use it on my hair but I noticed some breakage. I think it was due to the small amount of alcohol that's in it. I use it for my face now and I love it, but my beauty supply store has some that's alcohol free, so I'm going to try that out instead. Enjoy your loc journey! ❤️✝️🙏🏾

[@valenciawhitehead9589]

You are so right, it's a huge commitment and I get extreme anxiety when wondering if I should take this leap but I NEED this level of hair freedom! I think you're talking me into it LOL. Thanks for all of your wonderful videos--I'm a new sub.

[@RandelleSolomon]

You sound exactly how I currently feel! I've already watched a few of your videos today (new subbie) but decided to come back to the beginning of your journey. Thanks for sharing!

[@Onyiiiiiii]

Thanks Ifenyinwa. Really loved the whole story.

[@Ifeyinwa]

I'm so glad thank you x

[@deborahbiyi]

Absolutely gorgeousssss! Thank you sharing all the details.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you and you’re so welcome 🤍

[@queent1553]

Thank you for the info on your 1st micro-loc install. Very helpful for someone like me who's looking to get them done for the first time 😊

[@Ifeyinwa]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@io_9876]

Sounds like my exact story...Thank you for sharing and validating my decision for this appointment next week!

[@Ifeyinwa]

You are so welcome, good luck!

[@traceynigwe]

Loved this video! I’m scheduled to install my micro locs vis two strand twist in 6 days! My mom just went back home.. if I had known, I would have gone with her and gotten them installed🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww is it too late to join her lol

[@Oonagh72]

188$. That is basically free. Hell I charged myself that much to do my own hair! 🤣🤣🤣 They did such amazing working. It looks so cool.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Honestly I’m very grateful I could get my hair installed in Nigeria - it helps offset the retie costs here in London 😭

[@SB-gp1zk]

yeah...I've been quoted like $600. least I seen was $400 and the reviews weren't as good.

[@chanelnyika965]

@@Ifeyinwa how much is retie in uk

[@ilycemurray1183]

I was just calculating how much for a plane ticket and minilocs!!

[@martinaodiete5040]

I think I met my twin. I got so in love with the fro and assumed when I go natural, my hair would be all full, booming, long and gorgeous and well it didn’t happen. I didn’t try a lot of products tho. I had gotten tired of hair before my natural and even cut it in uni days 2013. Went natural 2015. I had to do back to back braids because I was tired of my hair and couldn’t go through the whole maintenance. I had always loved locs (especially because if dakorea) and never really got to the point of finding a good loctician. I just got my locs installed two days back and I must say I am happy and relieved and can’t wait for the progress also with the cons that come with it.

[@martinaodiete5040]

I wanted to use eni braids because she did my friends hair but they were fully booked till may 14th and I am going on a mission for a while l. Already set my mind to loc my hair so the next option was nigerianlocs which I knew someone who also installed Microlocs. My hair is not as full as yours so excited for my freedom from always having to make my hair to avoid the struggles of natural hair.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww congratulations on your locs and thank you so much for your comment. If there's one thing being natural taught me its to have NO expectation of what my locs will look/be like, but thankfully I've been very happy with them so far and I'm sure you will be too:)

[@satchiebabe6052]

Funny that I was told by the same Uk technician to braid and band my hair when shampooing for my 1st re-tie after 4-6weeks.

[@Ifeyinwa]

That instruction to wait for 10 weeks came from my loctician in Nigeria but I know most people don't wait that long. I just decided to go wit her timeline since she installed my locs - and I have to braid and band too x

[@heyitsbecca11]

This video was so detailed and helpful, honestly! I live in Kent and i am thinking of saving to get my microlocs done in london, but that 500 pounds requires me to save for a few months and my husband will definitely agree it is not a priority right now lol. All the best on your loc journey! This will be my 2nd journey as I cut my first set for my wedding *wink* which took place this April, so I can definitely relate to what you meant by you had already envisioned the look you wanted for your wedding!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww congrats on your wedding! And I'm so glad you found the video helpful x

[@sarahbelle988]

I’m actually planning on locking before my wedding, and wearing a wig over it. Even with natural hair the wig was the plan for the wedding.

[@Ifeyinwa]

That sounds lovely, congratulations!

[@funmitaiwo4002]

I got married 2 months ago and just had my first sister locs put in today! Exciting 💞✨

[@Ifeyinwa]

That is awesome!

[@ridahking3708]

Omg thank youu. I’ve been thinking of getting micro locs and I was hoping to go home to get it done (I’m Nigerian but I live in Canada) You’re a lifesaverr♥️😭✨ I’ve watched a few other videos as well 😅

[@Ifeyinwa]

Girl its the BEST way to do it! Lol! Good luck!

[@ridahking3708]

@@Ifeyinwa thank youu ✨quick question, did you start yours with interlocking or twists?

[@trennissa]

Omg! I screamed when you said Eni lol I’m looking to use her as well I’m in the US

[@Ifeyinwa]

Highly recommend!

[@bephanie]

yep, i was about to relax it - and i was like naaahhh my edges will regret it lol. your hair is the bomb!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much!

[@angelacarney1480]

You are Be'you'tiful! And your hair is stunning!😍

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much!!

[@laquielratliff4868]

I have medium sized locs and i want to comb them out so bad. They're to my waist and heavy..and the front of my hair is straighter than the rest so it's harder for them to loc. I started with palm rolling. Im really considering micro locs next year if i comb them out. Your hair is so pretty.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you lovely, if you make the switch, you won't regret it!

[@mfonstirratt8847]

I plan on starting my micro locs on the 27th wish me locs 😌

[@Ifeyinwa]

Good luck xx

[@joiil4814]

You’re beautiful and your hair is GOALS! I have fine curly hair like yours and have had faux locs for 5/6 years so I think I’m ready to commit. I have been talking to the stylist who originally did my hair (I do it now or my daughter) and have all but decided to do this, however I want to add human hair as I would never survive the short stage. The only thing is I live on an island and Summer is approaching …. I wouldn’t last without washing my hair (I do it now weekly) especially as I sweat in my head a LOT. Is it possible to still do this but braid my hair and not manipulate it in order to wash it? I intend on being at the beach or on the water shortly after looking to have my hair done and throughout the Summer. BTW your accent is cute ☺️.

[@AdaezeAkubueze]

cant wait to see it, i also just got my haiir locd , and im premiering a video about my experience tomorrow. Ill be here watching your growth

[@Ifeyinwa]

Ohh congratulations! I hope you're loving yours!

[@shel4768]

Would love to see your journey? Do you have a link?

[@gbubemiatake4375]

Hello. Really informative video. The loctician I’m considering said she uses hair wax to part the grids during the microlocs process. Should I be scared?

[@Ifeyinwa]

I personally wouldn’t move forward with a Loctician that uses hair wax

[@gbubemiatake4375]

@@Ifeyinwa Thank you!!! I was really uncomfortable that she was even giving reasons why she does that. I will move on with a more experienced loctician. Your locs videos have really helped me.

[@s2ncurai]

My little sister is an Ifeyinwa too ❤🇳🇬

[@jannelledear2645]

I have my consultation next month and I’m so excited.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Good luck hun!

[@temitopeA]

Thank you Ifeyinwa! I am also looking into microlocs. Did you go for the interlocking method or the twist method?

[@Ifeyinwa]

My locs were installed with the interlocking method, but I don't know which rotation method.

[@CristaStylista]

I'm so happy to have found your channel, and your intro song is one of my favorites! I searched for "Loewe" then saw your beautiful locs! I had to re-wind your install vs. retighten cost a few times-wow! Great video. I'm over two years into my sisterlocks journey and I agree the hair freedom of microlocs is amazing. New subscriber!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much!! I'm so happy to have you here! :)

[@jsyon2282]

I luv them, not sure if I missed the type, so do u have twist microlocs or which type ? Thanks

[@muziklives101]

Did you interloc to start?

[@nolah5946]

Happy Anniversary 🎉❤!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much 😀

[@shafeqah5318]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing!

[@Ifeyinwa]

thanks for watching :)

[@rofeeahtolufade7356]

I love your locs. What style of micro locs did you do? I want to do exactly the same.

[@temitayosanusiparkinson1188]

Hello! Thank you so much for this video. I am considering getting microlocs. I think I might reach out to Eni and get them done when I’m in Nigeria this Christmas! Quick question, please. Did you blow dry and trim your hair in Lagos or London? And if in Lagos, where? Thank you, and I have liked and subscribed! I’m looking forward to more microloc videos.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Yay! I got my hair prepped at the Tasala salon (@tasalahq on Instagram). They're really good just make sure you tell them to use clarifying shampoo - Good luck!

[@temitayosanusiparkinson1188]

@@Ifeyinwa Yay thank you so much!

[@modupeadepoju5525]

@@Ifeyinwa Did they use any sort of product or heat protectant when they blowdried or was your hair pretty much bare?

[@Ifeyinwa]

@@modupeadepoju5525 no products at all, but make sure you tell them because they’ll try to put all sorts in your hair. But this is just what my loctician told me to do, yours should share information on how to prepare for your locs x

[@okoriewinner4490]

Please I want to go into sister lock,what do I need to do before the process

[@sochiumadia6738]

What’s the difference between this style and doing twists first?

[@Ifeyinwa]

You can start microlocs with two strand twists, box braids or interlocs. With interlocs your hair will look more like traditional locs quicker but in the end, you'll get the same look with whichever method you choose to start with x

[@tina123084]

@@Ifeyinwa love this! Which method did you go with?

[@tina123084]

@@Ifeyinwa love this! Which method did you go with?

[@Ifeyinwa]

@@tina123084 interlocking x

[@yolandanelson8987]

You locs are beautiful 😍

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you!!

[@Amuotoh1]

Love…Seriously considering doing this

[@Ifeyinwa]

DO IT LOL

[@rachelvidal9344]

Can you provide a link for the lock extension you used ? If you used any?

[@hilaryjoseph9706]

Here for the motivation

[@rorisangpitse3702]

Thank you so much for this useful information ❤❤❤

[@Ifeyinwa]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cherylhawkins6862]

Thanks. I am on the fence but you have provided great information

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thanks for watching!

[@LisePlansandJournals]

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been considering sister locs for years (I am in love with the look, and ease of lifestyle it brings) and glad for an alternative cause.. the price sheesh

[@Ifeyinwa]

I knowww! But there are so many girls on here doing their own hair, look up 'DIY microlocs' especially Queen Eleem and Tykara Ann (although her mom did hers I think) but you could definitely get the Sisterlocs look for way less if you do it yourself, have someone help you or hire a loctician trainee x

[@DancingDeity]

This is the first time I heard that you aren't supposed to wet your hair in the first 10 weeks. I was planning to get micro/sister locs installed this summer. I'm a beach gal and love to swim in the ocean. Guess I'll wait till September or October instead.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Hey, that's just what my loctician recommends. It's not a rule or anything. Loads of people don't wait that long.

[@MsGlow3]

You don’t have to wait 10 weeks, but if you are going to wet your hair you need to make sure you braid it to prevent slippage and unraveling. September/October would be good, less likely that you will sweat😅

[@squashforsale8466]

Found you from my recommended, you are beautiful💛💛💛

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much!!

[@dynamcferren7627]

Did you say ANY'S braided did your Locs? I'm going to an Any's to get micro braids, but I'm looking to get Sister or micro locs third year..

[@Ifeyinwa]

Enibraids - I linked them in my bio :)

[@mfonstirratt8847]

Your hair is beautiful 😍

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much! x

[@sarahrussell1586]

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

[@Ifeyinwa]

Yes, lots of people do this. Look up 'self retie' videos x

[@marywalls1166]

Very good job!!!

[@naturallyray3646]

Did u put any moisturizer on ur hair before u seen ur Loctician to get ur hair done??

[@Ifeyinwa]

Nope

[@finnercookey12]

Hi auntie, im in lagos nigeria where can i get my microlocs done?

[@Mssabrose]

Relaxed mine and I'm still not happy with it I couldn't find a good loctician here hopefully when it grows back out cause I'm tired of this

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww I'm sorry I can understand your frustration. Have you checked out the Sisterlocs registry?

[@chassidymartin6923]

I’m have an appointment to get my Micro locs on April 7th 2024

[@SarenaAsley]

Hey love, did you start your micro starter locs with micro twist or interlocking? 🥰 just binged your loc videos your locs are maturing so nicely 💖

[@Ifeyinwa]

Interlocking and thank you so much!

[@cammy4194]

How did you start your locs? Was it interlocking or a two stand twist?

[@Ifeyinwa]

I used the interlocking method

[@ShiikaneTv]

Very cute, cave wait to see your growth 🥰

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thanks cuz ❤️

[@EllaM466]

What is the frizz level with micro locs

[@sumayzebecreating]

Shout out to the intro song! Les Nubian!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Shout out to you for recognising it!

[@sumayzebecreating]

@@Ifeyinwa heck yeah! Lol that's my song. Not a lot of people around me know the song so I just enjoy alone . :)

[@Ifeyinwa]

@@sumayzebecreating lol me too!

[@Stitches_by_ewurakua]

Can you uninstall the locs when you want to?

[@Ifeyinwa]

Some people have successfully combed out their locs but I wouldn't bother. I'd just cut mine off if I ever changed my mind.

[@confidencendlovu944]

Hie. Where in London did you get your microlocs done 😊😊. Am in West Sussex looking for someone to do microlocs for me

[@Ifeyinwa]

Jus U Hair salon in Enfield

[@latishagibson9061]

What type of method you use?

[@Ifeyinwa]

Interlocking

[@msgigglez]

How long did your hair look super straight after the installation?

[@Ifeyinwa]

For about the first 4 weeks I’d say

[@ElethuDuna]

I wish I found out about microlocks before I cut my hair 😢

[@omolabakeolafimihan1627]

Can you recommend salons to use for microlocs in the UK. I am tired like you.

[@Ifeyinwa]

I linked the salon where I get my hair retied, they also do installs if you want to check them out but I can't necessarily "recommend" them because I didn't have my hair installed here x

[@TyKaraAnn]

So beautiful❤

[@Ifeyinwa]

OMG thank you! 😊 You were one of my loc inspirations, I've been subscribed to you for ages!

[@EnnizeO]

Are you originally from London? Because, I hear a Canadian/American accent. 🙂

[@Ifeyinwa]

I’m originally from Nigeria but I lived in America for a while and live in London now. I go into more detail in my “get to know me” video if you’re interested 🙂

[@Rose2gard]

YES!!!!!

[@Ifeyinwa]

thanks!

[@beatricewallace317]

Hi I wore sister locks for many I wore sister locks foryears and then I cut them off after watching this tutorial on the Microlocs I’d like to know where I could find a technician I am in Los Angeles thank you

[@Ifeyinwa]

I'm sorry I have no idea about the Los Angeles area, but try searching on Instagram with hashatags #microlocslosangeles maybe?

[@kianathomas8797]

You are so beautiful. God bless you.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much! You're so kind. God bless you too

[@Lizwit78]

Awesome

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thanks!

[@angelas3883]

45,000 naira... that's less than $60.00

[@Briahna13]

Why do I feel like you kept switching back and forth between a uk accent and an American accent lol

[@Ifeyinwa]

Because that's accurate lol! I've been back and forth between the US, UK and Nigeria my whole life x