Can't decide? Microlocs vs. Sisterlocks

In this video I will take you through the process I went through when deciding which locking #locs installation I would choose!
in any case the big 3 are 1. price 2. locking method 3. maintenance.
if you are wanting #microlocs or #sisterlocks consider the pros and cons of each in helping you make your decision!
✨️Comment below and let me know which you want or which ones you have!😁
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[@mariadavis1154]

I went the microlocs route. 1 and a half years in with about 285. My daughter started mine. She’s a licensed hairdresser. My hair won’t loc at the ends, it’s frizzy and idc because it’s healthy. I self maintain. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the hair freedom!

[@aishastack]

That's amazing. Do you interlock to maintain?

[@mariadavis1154]

@@aishastack yes. I interloc to maintain. It takes me about 6 hours.

[@adnaloy9025]

This was helpful because I almost got sisterlocks. To be clear, I actually got 80 sisterlocks, a few weeks ago. The person was yanking my scalp off of my skull and I was in so much pain after the first day when I got home that I canceled the remaining appointments. I was still taking aspirin 4 days later, and the center part hurt for almost one week! I removed those sisterlocks and I am going to self-install my own microlocs by March 2023. I'm researching and reading now on how to do it.

[@aishastack]

Whoa. That's not ok! I am glad you decided to diy it. No one should feel that much pain.

[@adnaloy9025]

@@aishastack thank you. 💜 I am watching videos and reading. I'm starting my locs in another week or so. 😊

[@shawnise311]

@@adnaloy9025 did you start your locs?

[@nonnieJ94]

I’m almost 2 years sisterlocd with roughly 420 💨🍃 locs. I love them so much. My loc sizes are definitely inconsistent but so is the texture and density around my hair. It’s so easy and one of the best decisions. I’m waiting on more thickness and length. I started with 6 inches and now I’m about 12 inches just touching my shoulders. I can’t wait to get to bra strap length!!

[@aishastack]

Wow that's a good amount of locs! And yes girlie...that bra strap length is INCREDIBLE. I remember being so excited for a thick ponytail and just long locs. Loving this journey.

[@anitagreen8403]

I got my braid microlocs installed 2 weeks ago, and I absolutely love them. 🙌🏽 Sisterlocks were too structured for me, plus I didn't want my locs that small. I have 355 microlocs, and I can't wait to see my babies progress over time.

[@aishastack]

That's awesome. What mad you choose braids?

[@anitagreen8403]

@@aishastack I figured it would be quicker to install. Also my very good friend did my locs for free! She needed a hair model to promote that she provides microloc braid installs. Plus I'm interested to see the progress of my locs as the braid pattern disappears.

[@bealexisj]

I had sisterlocks for 5 months earlier this year and combed them out for numerous reasons. Now I'm considering getting microlocs (braidlocs) but want to be able to maintain my hair myself, something I didn't feel comfortable doing with sisterlocks. I too have a softer curlier texture that doesn't like to stay in tye lock and will slip in an instant

[@plumercrs1386]

I have sisterlocks. I researched locks for two years before getting them. And even with my two year research, I didn’t hear about microlocks until I had been locked a year. Lol. I’ve had a few of my thin locks combined though. It’s hard to tell the difference between the two types of locks. Yours are gorgeous

[@aishastack]

It's more of the consistency, I think. Sisterlocks are always super concise. The grid patter is trademarked, whereas microlocs can be any small loc in any pattern.

[@AdiraKalon]

This is such a fun and vibrant video. Thank you for the insights !

[@aishastack]

THANKS!

[@msangeliname2]

Thank you so much for this explanation. I have been debating for years and you explained this so so well!!! ❤️ I love yours and I'm so excited to get started

[@aishastack]

You're most welcome!

[@TEE18612]

Your locs are absolutely beautiful!!!! I love the size of them! I also decided to go the micro loc route. I started them myself and self maintain. I love sister locs and started to get them but I didn't want to pay the price, and I knew that I was going to maintain them myself and didn't want to maintain over 400 locs. I have thick hair. Great video

[@aishastack]

Thanks Latrina. And yes! Maintain 400+ locs yourself is a NO-GO!

[@spicecee9333]

love love love the way you broke it down..#locked❤️💯

[@aishastack]

Thank you+

[@nanapleze]

Thank you for sharing and helping me with my decision 🎉 Sister locks are Very Expensive and the cost to maintain. Thanks again 🤗

[@barriegordon400]

Very helpful I like that you mentioned your hair type (soft) that’s what I have also. So I believe you helped me change my mind and go with the micros 😊 thank you

[@aishastack]

Nice. So glad I could help.

[@LaRetta137]

This was helpful I want microlocs

[@aishastack]

I am glad it was!

[@aishastack]

Do you have a date planned to get them?

[@LaRetta137]

@@aishastack actually going for a consultation today. Been on the fence but definitely wanting the microlocs

[@mamaofboysandgirl]

I just got my microlocs today!!! Can’t wait to see how my hair flourishes in this new journey!!!

[@aishastack]

Yay👐🏾🎉! The journey is a fun one! Let me know if there are any topics you want to hear about.

[@LatoyaLlab]

Very helpful informative video. Thank you. Will be getting microlocs soon

[@aishastack]

That's exciting news. Are leaning towards tiny microlocs or the larger ones? I know some women love the 500-600 loc count.

[@Alicatnoscaredycat]

This was all the help I needed!!!!! Thank u so much 😩😂it’s been a long two years trying to decide and finally I’ve chosen micro locs😁now just to find an affordable loctician

[@aishastack]

Yes! You're most welcome! And yes, please do the research and find someone who doesn't break the bank!

[@cameishastewart4708]

Love your content! This is best analogy I've come across, straight to the point and informative. I got confused while booking my appointment, now its all so clear! Thank you

[@aishastack]

You're most welcome. What did you decide to go with?

[@cameishastewart4708]

@@aishastack I decided on microlocs. Less time and money to maintain with similar versatility .

[@tulip_jacque]

Thank you for helping me decide,i'll get them

[@aishastack]

Whoohoo!!!

[@joann998]

Thanks for the video. I’m actually deciding on sisterlocks. I like how they are small, but I wanted something a little bigger and the price has kept me from doing anything. I’ve not heard of microlocs. I’ll have to look more as that seems right up my alley. Great video and I like the analogy!

[@aishastack]

Thanks Joann. Yes search for someone to do micro locs. They can be just as small as sisterlocks as well without the price tag. Find someone who really knows their stuff too. They can help with the process

[@sensualdiva7931]

I have sisterlocks but this is very helpful for those who are struggling with which ones to get.. ❤

[@aishastack]

Thank you. I just want yo be informative. Research and decide what's best!

[@promostk]

Here watching

[@Develyn8528]

This was helpful , thank you so much!!

[@aishastack]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mastercyclonia]

Thank u! This was very informative. I am leaning towards the microlocs

[@aishastack]

Awesome! Do you have a loctician?

[@mastercyclonia]

@@aishastack no I don’t 😭, I’m in the north Florida area looking. Do you know anybody lol

[@TheChaptersofOurLives]

😂😂😂😂😂that side ponytail was so relatable. I would be in the mirror like what the hell wrong with these locs why the so puffy 😂😂😂😂

[@aishastack]

Hahaha yesssss!

[@aishasmith8500]

Thanks hun love your name of course lol. I’m trying to figure out what size I want. I keep thinking bigger first I thought sisterlocs , now I’m thinking either micro or small locs

[@aishastack]

The sizing can be tricky. I know if I had more locs I couldn't maintain it if I couldn't find a loctician. That was my #1 reason for the size I chose.

[@evangelistofyhwh.]

I’m going for the cola ❤

[@KDemus]

Your hair is beautiful I took my traditional locs down Now I am starting a new journey with micro locs

[@aishastack]

That's awesome. Are you doing them yourself?

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

Great video! Your locs are Beautiful 💜 I chose microlocs also just felt the journey is less strict and still meets all my loc goals😀.... I'll be 2yrs on 10/11/22 and I Love it FRIZZ/FUZZY and All...EXCITED!

[@aishastack]

Yes!!! Loving microlocs and all the frizz lol! Were you all natural before?

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

@@aishastack LOL yes! Yep I was a loose natural for several years lol and went back and forth with wanting locs thought I'd be limited in styles etc so I kept changing my mind but in 2020... after being still it felt right. And now it's like I've always been loc'd

[@aishastack]

@@thisnaturalgirlislocd I love it!!! Took me 6 years to commit but now I have no regrets!

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

@@aishastack Awesome!!! Yes it's definitely an Amazing/Blessed journey. Glad we did it!😀

[@RobinNatural1]

Micro locs for the win!

[@aishastack]

YES!!!!

[@sweetpeechiz]

Beautiful commentary on SL and Microlocs😊 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!

[@aishastack]

Amen to this. Even the "qualified" people may not treat your hair or YOU correctly. Shop around and see. Ask their other clients. Do your due diligence. I am glad you found someone that really took the time for what you needed.

[@useyourimagination5475]

I am in the Bay Area and looking for micro locks- does your tech do those?

[@ranellaflowers9156]

Your Microlocs are gorgeous 🥰. I’m 2 yrs Sisterloc’d and I have about 312 locs. I hope my locs get thicker lol. I don’t care for the grid I just love the Sisterlocs shape and versatility. If I had done my research then I probably would have gotten Microlocs installed and a cheaper price. But I love ❤️ my Sisterlocs hair freedom.

[@aishastack]

Hey there. I am actually surprised you don't have more locs. I have always been told by locticians that "sisterlocks" have to meet a minimum requirement of around 450+. I have around the same amount as you and they definitely thicken up. My beginning and now are night and day.

[@nursete]

I have Sisterlocks installed by a Sisterlock ambassador and I don’t have 450 either. With fine, low to medium density hair, it would have not been the best thing for the long term health of my hair. I think all locs are absolutely beautiful but I believe there is recommendation for the number of sisterlocks and not a hard core requirement.

[@KaRaMeL1218]

I wanted to do the sisterlocs but I have been researching and it cost so much to get them installed not to mention maintenance 😢then I considered the microlocs smh. So long story short I decided to do mini twists, do it myself and I’m happy with that choice.

[@jamesbennett8637]

I have traditional loc’s 101 that are 1/4 inch in diameter and 4 feet long! I don’t like that I don’t have a grid pattern so I want to have my loc’s removed a grid pattern established for 200 loc’s and 2 point interlocked then I will reattach them myself. All of your reasons sound great! Thanks for your video!

[@aishastack]

Will you cut your locs in half since you are reattaching 100 to 200?

[@jamesbennett8637]

@@aishastack Yes, My loc’s are 4 feet long and that is the only reason I would consider cutting them. I feel a consistent grid will look better and be easier for me to interlock. I am extremely happy that I decided to lock my own hair. I just wish that I could have been able to have a more consistent grid pattern.

[@laniedabriggs680]

Yep! I started my micros with about 3 inches of hair. The barber did a horrible taper cut and that's when I decided to do locs. I am 2 years loc'd now. I love them. It has taken this long for them to thicken. The third year will be the year I need where they will be fully mature and maybe I can use oils, or a leave-in conditioner. Right now my hair will still, in some places, unravel. So I am waiting. Love your hair!

[@aishastack]

Yes you definitely have to wait. Don't want to reinstall any locs.

[@raqthequeenbee]

I love the frizz!!!

[@aishastack]

Nice! How long have you been locd?

[@raqthequeenbee]

@aishastack This month makes 2 years! I decided on microlocs for the same reasons!! Lol Your hair is beautiful btw!!

[@aishastack]

@@raqthequeenbee Thank you so kuch and happy loc anniversary!!! During my 3rd year I started to see some real fullness and length start to take place.

[@mybeasley2442]

Great video! Can you share your wash and moisturizer routine? Can you also share do you retwist? Interlock? How often?

[@aishastack]

Sure thing!

[@kaylatripp3154]

I just want Microlocs with the sisterlocs grid for the Microlocs price, Jesus.

[@aishastack]

LOL. You may have to pay somewhere in the middle. That's some serious work lol.

[@octavia703]

Literally same

[@portiamckinney5501]

Your locs are beautiful

[@aishastack]

THANKS!

[@reneemattier5883]

Cute analogy. I semi-freeform, and I drink mango Pepsi. Ive been loc'd since 1999. I started with 127 traditional locs, and in 2017 segued to semi-freeform locs, later on combining them into 87 locs. Your Your locs are pretty, and we have a VERY similar coil pattern. Loc on, and go with the fro.

[@aishastack]

Mango Pepsi. That must be a new one! And thank you. When you combine your locs will you continue to let them be free?

[@reneemattier5883]

@@aishastack I pretty much let the ones that were straining to combine, combine beginning in 2017. I did some light guiding of the others that combined. To clarify: I began my locs in 1999 as traditional locs, transitioned to semi-freeform locs in 2017, and am still semi-freeforming.

[@msdestinycornelius3698]

Love your frizz

[@aishastack]

#teamfrizz lol! My hair will do what it does!

[@Jorib3]

Thanks, I assumed Microlocs were smaller than Sisterlocs but now I know they are larger…. Your information was very helpful. I have been researching sisterlocs, I have fine/thin hair and trying to figure out which will work for my hair tryp😳

[@aishastack]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Nubia567]

I think sisterlocs are a particular size, whereas microlocs can be any small size if that makes sense

[@Mslittaaaaa]

I originally started with Micro Locs. I installed them myself with twists. Took me about 3 weeks to do. When it got time for me to tighten them, I had no clue what I was doing. I cut my hair off some time later and let my hair grow out for a full year. I started with sister locs and loved them. 5.5 years later, I maintain them myself because I could no longer afford the retightenings. I have combined a few. My hair stay fuzzy and my loc sizes are not consistent either. It’s just my hair texture as well. Your locs are gorgeous.

[@aishastack]

Thanks so much. So question...how many locs do you have🤔?

[@Mslittaaaaa]

@@aishastack I started with 605 I think. More that 600 I know. Two years into journey, I got an undercut.

[@aishastack]

Do you have the undercut with 600 or was that before?

[@Mslittaaaaa]

@@aishastack I would say I probably have 500 now. I’ve grown my undercut for the last two years, so now it’s time start that area. I have started some micro twist in one third of the undercut. I have retightened 3 times. They are locking nicely. I need to finish them. I will probably be close to 600 when I finish them. Girl, me just talking about my locs is stressing me out. I love them, but financial hardship will have you all over the place. To answer your question, I cut the undercut 2 years into my journey. I started with 600+. After cutting and combining, I still have a head full of locs, roughly 500. I need to count them.

[@demibell5123]

Loving your channel! Great content

[@aishastack]

Thanks

[@demibell5123]

@@aishastack you’re welcome!

[@goddessphumi]

Beautiful hair and girl😊

[@aishastack]

THANKS!

[@ohsosherry6930]

Love your locs and your videos.❤ Did you say you started yours with braids?

[@aishastack]

No I started with interlocking.

[@naturalbailey8866]

I wanted sister locs so bad! But my natural hair is waist length and super thick. I can’t imagine what they would’ve charged me.

[@aishastack]

😳😱😱A whole lotta money! 😔

[@Nubia567]

10,000,0000,000

[@SimplyMichelleTV]

Look up Queen Eleem. She did her own microlocs and her 4c hair was 20 inches long. They are so beautiful.

[@beautifulbrownchick]

Your locs are lovely. Where they started with two strand twists are interlocks?

[@aishastack]

Interlocks. My hair would unravel if I did the twist.

[@eleesiasportraits6114]

I'm interested in gets locs but since I'd prefer to be able to diy it, I think I'm leaning towards the microlocs.

[@aishastack]

Not a bad choice. Do you know how you want to start them? Twist, braids, interlocks?

[@eleesiasportraits6114]

@@aishastack it'll either be twists or interlocs. Tho I haven't looked into how to interlock since I still want to do it myself.

[@aishastack]

@Eleesia's Portraits You could start either the twist and interlock the roots. It's pretty simple but you would want the interlocking tool.

[@eleesiasportraits6114]

@@aishastack Interlocking sounds more appealing since it seems more durable, but I've also heard that it makes your locs lumpy and hard (as in a more stiff loc than you would get with a normal retwist). That's kinda making me rethink it.

[@aishastack]

@@eleesiasportraits6114 Well it may depend on the persons hair type as well. I have seen so many different types of locs and ways to start that I think it just depends on the person.

[@georeidahollis679]

Awesome share and beautiful personality

[@aishastack]

Thanks!🤗

[@bajbah242]

Which method did you use to start your microlocs? Two strand twist, coils etc. I’m leaning towards microlocs but unsure what method to use as the starter. Yours are beautiful! 😊

[@aishastack]

Interlocking. I am all into fitness and wanted a method that wouldn't slip. Also because of my curly hair I know that I needed all the help.

[@Wellbalancebodies]

Are you in Atl? If so can you share your Locticians information. I’m leaning towards micro locs. Your video helped me decided. I’m one to want to be able to manage my hair myself I also don’t care for the brand name or particular grid. Just the look and want a little la get then sister locks due to my sciatica won’t play that sitting for that long!

[@aishastack]

No I am in the Carolinas.

[@latanyasm17]

I'm trying to not have to have the sister locs because of pricing. My hair is almost at my bra length and the more I think about it, the more expensive it will be so now I'm like what's up with the micro locs. Cause I can do this myself. I'm just still unsure. I'm also not quite ready to loc because I just had a silk press and it was so beautiful but only lasted 2 days which is one day longer than the 1st time I got a silk press 😢

[@aishastack]

I can't argue with that. Those silk presses are gorgeous! Why are you considering locs?

[@parislove9723]

2 strand twist..my hair looks like faux butterfly locs..lol..

[@daviskhstar]

I started my locs 1 week ago. My daughter did them small. They stay curly on the end I have 316 locs.

[@aishastack]

Nice. I am sure they will become full and just gorgeous. 4 years later and mine are still curly on the ends.

[@kellzlife2907]

I had sisterlocks done , I have hair like urs and everytime the back n side pull out n I have to get it redone at every retightening

[@aishastack]

Is your hair short? Also, did they interlock your hair near the ends or closer to half way?

[@Vanextia]

Hi ! do you have 3 or 4 point rotation? how much did you pay for your install? do you have any regret today? you can also retie your hair even if it is sisterlocks , you can have big sisterlocks with way less than 500 locks :)

[@aishastack]

Hello there. 3 and 4. My loctician decided but when I do it, its 4 point. And the size locs I wanted was never considered sisterlocks size. 327 is enough to retighten if I must.

[@stayconsistent]

😂inflation is real..I got a quote of $2600 for sister locks for about 14 inches…year 2024.. and I’m in Los Angeles!!! Now a days microlocks install just only a smidge cheaper $2300

[@aishastack]

Oh wow! It's WILD out here. Are you getting them done or have you yet?

[@cupcakepatrice8418]

I need advice. My hair is really short, I’ve always had issues growing my hair, went to this African braiding house yesterday and she recommended sister locks extensions for 950?? I was thinking maybe I should grow my hair out a lil more before getting microlocs or sister locs extensions

[@aishastack]

Have you ever had locs before or any protective style without adding hair?

[@cupcakepatrice8418]

No I’ve never had locs before but yes to protective styles

[@irisrichardson831]

Off topic, if you have foudation on what brand and color ?

[@aishastack]

Clinique Even better glow Ginger

[@traciep-k5979]

I have sister locs but want Microlocs. How can I get them without cutting my hair??

[@aishastack]

Can I ask why would you want to switch?

[@VB-xt9rd]

Question.. I am a newbie wanna-be so please forgive the ignorance.. I was thinking along the lines of sista-locs but after seeing this video and your hair, I think I want to do the micro-locs. My question is, with microlocs do you start with a small twist/braid or is it interlocked to start? I hope I haven't confused you with that question..🤣😂. Am I using the term correctly?

[@aishastack]

Hello there. The trademark is called Sisterlocks if you want to get technically & welcome to this fun community 😀! No you did not confuse me. I starter by interlocking my hair but many people start different ways. It's really about preference. I chose interlocking because I am very active and sometimes swim and knew the twist would unravel.

[@VB-xt9rd]

@@aishastack which will cause less fuzzies? And look neater to the scalp? If that makes sense

[@aishastack]

@V B It depends on your hair. My hair is naturally super curly so my locs look fuzzy a lot more than someone with more kinky hair. Bit at first, and less frizz will come with braids or interlocking. Disclaimer, though: Braids can take a while to lose their "braid" patterns and look locked.

[@VB-xt9rd]

Thanks so much for entertaining my questions. I’m supposed to go on the 17th so I have to decide which style I want. Last question I promise 🤣. Which has the most versatility?

[@aishastack]

@@VB-xt9rd Ask all the questions..it doesn't bother me at all. I am here for it!!! Most versatile out of the different locs or how you start them?

[@courageousplayercourageous1717]

Please help me I want microlocs but your size 😭 I'm confused by the way that they will double size us by growing so can I know the size of your locs when you stated or should I take your size?

[@aishastack]

It's just because you aren't shedding any hair at all. It definitely thickens up so when I got them installed I just knee I needed them to be smaller. My hair is thinner but it's dense.

[@courageousplayercourageous1717]

@Aisha Stack but how did you start with your microlocs? Coils,etc and did you interlocking or retwisting?

[@itssimplymassa3044]

Is yours braided at the beginning and then twisted?

[@aishastack]

Neither. It's interlocked the entire way down.

[@brendanebe3021]

would you say you have medium density hair?

[@aishastack]

Something like that.

[@jazminebrunson4352]

Heck i quoted 1100 for micro locs

[@aishastack]

Whatttt?!?!??! Where do you live? Sometimes demographic plays a part.

[@jazminebrunson4352]

@@aishastack Tn

[@Nubia567]

Try £1700! In the UK

[@Jasmine-ot8br]

Loc journey vid?

[@aishastack]

Tell me more. 🤔

[@Jasmine-ot8br]

@@aishastack would love to see pics videos from when you started up until now

[@aishastack]

@@Jasmine-ot8br I don't have a ton videos or pictures but I will definitely share soon.

[@blissfullysouled9082]

Cola is the knock-off

[@aishastack]

😵

[@samsungbackup3619]

Why didnt she combine the loc all the way down to make one loc?

[@aishastack]

My hair is interlocked. Typically you start at the root and as the hair grows continue to retighten.

[@Jasmine-ot8br]

Lmfao coke? .... Sis hahahahahaha

[@aishastack]

Lol. That's where my brain goes 🤣

[@rainonme3770]

Very informative...I couldn't decide and was also confused about the difference...now I'm wondering how much to get microlocs with hair past the shoulders.

[@aishastack]

It was VERY affordable for me. But I found someone who I somewhat knew and went to my church.