DIY MICROLOCS | 1 MONTH UPDATE + My 1st Reti + How I braid and band | Interlock Method

This is my 1 month DIY Microloc Interlocks update. In this video I also show you how I BRAID and BAND, WASH my hair, and try to complete a FULL HEAD RETI IN 5 HOURS.
~I installed starter locks on my own hair using the INTERLOCK METHOD on my 16-20 inch long hair. ~
Here’s a brief outline of the what I will talk about in this video:
1. Hair fuzziness
2. My ends closing / bunching
3. Slippage
4. Dryness
5. What moisturizer/oil I’m using
6. How I braid and band
7. BRAID and BAND TOOLS
8. How I wash my scalp
9. The SHE TOWEL
10. How I prep my hair for MY 1ST FULL HEAD RETI
11. Reti TOOLS
12. HOW LONG IT TOOK ME TO COMPLETE MY FULL HEAD RETI
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About Me:
- Natural since January 23, 2013
~ I installed my microlocs on my own using the interlock method on my 16 - 20 inch long hair in January 2020.
- Live in NYC.
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DISCLAIMER: I am neither a beautician nor a loctician. All of my loc info I found on the internet, through KZbin videos, and in books.
** CONTACT **
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**MY TOOLS**
SHETOWEL
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~Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo
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~Colored Elastic Hair Bands
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~Yarn Needle (Blue Needle)
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~Dreadlocking Tool (Golden Needle)
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~IFBA Dreadlock Management Tool (Black Hook)
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~Foam Handle Barbers Mirror
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**MY EQUIPMENT**
CAMERA:
~ Canon EOS T7i
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LIGHTING:
~ Soft Box Lighting
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~Ring Light (8 inch)
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SOUND:
~ Boya Microphone
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CLAMPS:
~ Gooseneck Lighting Clamp
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BACKGROUND
~ Grey Wood Wallpaper
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**MUSIC**
Artist: DJ Quads
Song: Dreams
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I am not hair professionals, stylists, expert, or loctician. The information and content on my blog [Queeneleem.com] and KZbin Channel is from my own personal experiences and knowledge with the aid of conductive research through on the internet, through KZbin videos, and in books. The content of my channel and blog should not be taken as professional advice. What you choose to do with the information provided is at your own risk and discretion. My solutions, instructions, and recommendations are to be followed at your own risk and discretion. The authentic content on my channel and blog is written and researched to the best of my knowledge and as such cannot be guaranteed free of error or with the absence of key information.
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[@FromBladtoFab]

I just finished my micro locs installation ( interlocking) , 18 inch, it took me 3 weeks and five days, OMG I did it YEY! All thanks to you I saved 900+euros. 😘😘

[@QueenEleem]

Say what?! That’s amazing! Congratulations 🥳 On starting your journey!!!

[@disturbezinha10]

Where did you make it?

[@FromBladtoFab]

Mibavi i did it my self, it’s 5 months already, and I love it

[@MissNecy]

All I can say is you have a lot of patience. Lol I do locks professionally and I happily sit in someone else's chair for my reties every 6-8 weeks. I attempted my own retie ONCE in 5 years and it took me 7 hrs just for the front half and I said NOPE 🤣 let me get on these books. I can do other's hair in 3 hours who have more locks than I do.

[@AP-fe9hm]

You need to know that you are one of the inspirations for me starting my own Microlocks , I was about to shell out between $750 and $1100 to have Sisterlock Installed, I will install it and I wouldn’t mind paying for maintenance

[@QueenEleem]

Awww that’s so sweet! Thank you for letting me know 🥰 I wish you a great lock journey ✨😀

[@caliBornbEauty]

The happiness in your face when you did the 360 was priceless lol. Beautiful.

[@drdluv]

I re tighten every 6 weeks and I break it up into 4 days so that I don’t get frustrated and start pulling out randoms locs lol. Your hair looks great! Tfs!

[@mayfulgal]

It takes me 3 days from 6am to 8pm for a full retie and I usually end up with severe neck pain for a few hours but it saves me money lol. Nice results!

[@QueenEleem]

Yeah it’s definitely an upper body workout 😅

[@ericadiane2687]

how long does a retie last?

[@lalala5583]

I decided to install them.Almost finished...I am already really happy about my decission.What a stress relieve to get up and just go.🤣🤣

[@ChaddyCoop]

The crimped look is great on you! I love how we can witness all of the learning curves you’re experiencing. & of course with time, you’ll be able to shave some time off of that 14 hours. Once my hair’s long enough I’m definitely sisterlocking my hair. Microlocs are beautiful but the size of the locs in the back of your head are more my alley, even just a bit bigger would be good. Can’t wait for your next video!

[@diane5142]

I love it crimped lol, its beautiful all around💙

[@IamShaunnaNakice]

I absolutely love your channel and your hair and the time you took to do this is amazing. I love how you always detail out everything.

[@LifeByBMichelle]

Your hair is beautiful!! You gave me the final nudge I needed to start my own!

[@mhhmulaty5158]

Beautiful, locks. But please i need the grid video😍

[@celisaoliver4260]

I think the “crimped look” is nice on you. Your hair came out great! Just about ready to start mine.

[@skweakypenguin]

Just out of curiosity, why not mix oils into your shampoo for scent? I've seen it done with others that have diy micro locs (I'd have to go through my history to find them). With it being watered down, I figured the idea wouldn't hurt. BTW I'm so glad you're doing this. I have traditional locs and am about to have them taken down for micros. Due to the length, I'm going to be doing the installation myself and the length of your hair is about where mine will be after the take down. Your retirement looks awesome, can't wait for your next update.

[@QueenEleem]

I don’t want to add oils to my head bc I’m trying to follow the sisterlocks method of maintaining starter locks as closely as possible. So that means no oils if I don’t hair dry scalp/itch. I’m trying to encourage my hair to loc as fast as possible since the length of my hair will slow down the locking process. Everything I’ve watched /read says avoid oils in starter locks for at least 6 months.

[@femalehustlecowithzee]

You did such a great job on your hair. I want to do mine but the install and retie has me on the fence...But then I see how nice your hair looks omg I just don’t know what to do!😂

[@GvannD]

It looks really good!!

[@quishe03]

Thx for the great vid. Tons of info. 👍🏿

[@J.BII_]

In the next video can you show some footage of the retie process using the tool?? That would be so helpful 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@QueenEleem]

Yes on my list of things to shoot

[@sherylesims-green6675]

The braid out really looks good on locs, I help my mom do a braid out on her locs every wash day 😍😍

[@QueenEleem]

Aww that’s super nice of you!

[@mitylene_bailey]

Ok...so your hair is amazing!

[@TEE18612]

I purposely break my reties into 2 days so I won't get burned out and overwhelmed. Also I love the crimped look of your hair. It's beautiful!

[@QueenEleem]

Good idea! Yes I’m def going to do the same going forward 🙂

[@sbingham82608]

Your locs are beautiful! Braid outs help with the frizzies.

[@jamesbennett8637]

Please use the "Revair " to stretch and dry your Loc's in a video tutorial. I am looking forward to seeing you dry your hair with the "RevAir". I throughly enjoy how the RevAir works on my loose natural hair that I am going to interlock when I have purchased all of the supplies, book and tools that you suggested! Thank you for sharing all of this wonderful information!

[@missgoddess4392]

I actually like the crimped look!

[@Carnibee]

I imagine it might take longer for me, I'm installing right now and I have to take frequent breaks because I have no upper body strength to speak of. I've only completed the back of my mid length hair so far and I was in so much pain I had to take a day off.

[@kandid898]

I did mine over 5 days. Your arm strength will get better over time.....

[@QueenEleem]

Yes I agree, but even I still get sore 😅

[@Lopermau]

To distribute the diluted shampoo, using an applicator bottle with a narrow tip might be easier than using a spray bottle. Also, regarding the reti "algorithm": You went horizontal row by row this time, but suppose you used another sectioning method next time (e.g. vertical rows?). Do you think there could be differences in the two methods in how each individual loc gets isolated, which could then cause irregularities in your grid? Are you concerned about maintaining grid perfection? I know that's sort of an involved question, haha. It's not criticism, but curious rumination. In any case, you've done a beautiful job!

[@QueenEleem]

No worries! I love involved Qs! Not SUPER concerned with my grid but I would like to keep it as straight as possible. The front and top are where I use a mirror since that’s where I part my hair.

[@JourneyWithAjah]

Don't be disappointed, you'll get faster with time. Maybe next time it will take 12 hours and just 10 the time after that. The semi-circle method is what I do too.

[@QueenEleem]

Thanks for the encouragement! That makes sense. Honestly it took me probably double the time to redo my human hair braids so I’ll def be happy to even get it down to 10!

[@123pochetta]

Love your micro locs! Were did you find your She Towel at?

[@Sappatini]

Hey! So, your locs look super amazing! You are still my inspiration for wanting to start my locs, thank you so much. ❤ What's your favorite TV show? I love Criminal Minds: Suspect Behaviour.

[@QueenEleem]

Ooh criminal minds is good! But my favorite is The Magicians 🥳

[@Sappatini]

@@QueenEleem oh okay, first time I am hearing of it. Had to Google it, lol. From first glance, it looks like Harry Potter and I loved me some Harry Potter. I'll have to give it a go and see how it measures up. 😊

[@DDixon-kk1kf]

QueenEleem It is so sad that this season will be the last of the Magicians. I hope Quentin is in the series finale.

[@taylormadedaydreams6914]

also it's okay to be "fuzzy" since you said your hair grows slower you should probably be waiting 6 weeks for a retie. your hair is GORG (you won't have much itching if the hair is NOT to tight-stylist and perople make that mistake) also if you don't put product in it no oil almost no rose water etc) you won't have itching.

[@Candicedickinsonllc]

what are you in grad school for ? I’m doing medical sciences

[@zabrinatoney6828]

I will actually pay 1k for these!! I don’t have the time nor patience to do them myself!!

[@shanilittles]

Girl, that's fortitude!

[@gibel13]

Where did you purchase the bands from please? Also how/what do you use to retighten your back area?

[@QueenEleem]

Hello! You can find a link for the colored elastic hair bands in the description box and I use the small blue diy tool to reti at my nape where the locs are smaller

[@swamphousemuzik8001]

It looks good after a wash

[@accountstaxable2157]

I’m not sure if you still look at messages from your old videos but how did you bend without breaking the blue yarn needle? Did you cut and shave it?

[@QueenEleem]

I used a lighter to melt/soften it 😉

[@hawtnsweet]

😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾

[@lalala5583]

Although, still debating between loose and locked hair.😕

[@faith0107]

Hi Queen! I have Sisterlocks and my hair unravels in the back every time I get a re-tie. Did you have that problem and do you have a remedy for the unraveling?

[@QueenEleem]

Feel free to dm me on Instagram with pics of your hair so I can see what you’re referring to!

[@caroln3564]

Can your husband run his fingers through your hair with no snagging? Thank you for inspiring my second attempt at microlocs. I worked off your grid math and developed my own in the process.

[@samanthabrown6427]

When you wash your hair how do you get the soap into the braided banded hair to get it as clean as possible? I’m going to be on my loc journey soon and was curious. Thanks

[@QueenEleem]

I put my shampoo into a water bottle and spray at the roots and a little at the braid. The trick is getting it out. I usually put my head under the tub faucet in order to use the water pressure rather than my shower head. Also sometimes I’ll just glom my cheap suaves clarifying on the roots and lather if I feel like my head still isn’t clean after the second wash. But that’s usually only after going to the beach/swimming

[@samanthabrown6427]

Thank you

[@Colormeajungle]

Honestly your Fuzz may not ever go away cause of the hair type . You may find a product that would help but not for a lifetime. Cause i have fuzz and just something i deal with all the time but when my hair is freshly done , it looks better

[@SuperKiona123]

I wash my hair the same way 🤣🤣. I braid and band, get my water + shampoo in a bottle and I spray my roots then wash clean. It's so much easier to be absolutely sure that all my locs are cleant than doing it in the shower

[@QueenEleem]

You understand then! 😂 I love that clean feel after ✨

[@nataliepalmer-sheppard1550]

How can I get the towel

[@QueenEleem]

There’s a link in the desc box, that should take you directly to the page 💕

[@katrinacastillo5690]

Hi Queen Eleem! I have so enjoyed watching your videos for inspiration. I have decided to install microlocs, but wasn't sure on how to do it. Thank you for all your info in your detailed vids💕 Quick question: Do you use mirrors while you retighten your locs while relaxing on the couch? I don't want to stand in the bathroom the whole time I have to retighten lol.

[@QueenEleem]

I only use mirrors for the front 1/3rd of my hair not the back

[@TheMusicalSmurf]

someone please answer me this .... im a guy and im looking for something too do to my hair . im scared too like permanently do something too it , im a fan of locs but im more interested in thinner locks ... what is an in take on a male doinv something like this..? im just curious ..

[@m.mulaty3262]

brennieb @ Do yourself a favor and don't worry what other people think. Just do it. You're unique soils your hair and the way you like to have it.

[@QueenEleem]

If you like them do them! But in regards to a “male version” there are locs called brotherlocks. Which (correct me if I’m wrong anyone) are larger slightly sisterlocks, so larger overall but still with 3 different sizes.

[@elshaw5]

Whyyyy is that towel so expensive?! 😳😩😩😩

[@nataliepalmer-sheppard1550]

What is the name of the towel

[@kayg5496]

Do you braid and band newly installed microlocs every night

[@QueenEleem]

Nope. No need. just when you wash

[@kayg5496]

Thank you for responding.

[@Faith-it4lw]

PLEASE WATCH YANNIETHELOCOLOGIST locs are suppose 2b fuzzy as far as lint in ur hair the only way to hide it is to color ur hair

[@123pochetta]

Never mind I found it on your link sorry

[@Colormeajungle]

Girl just do y’a whole head 😂

[@OshunishReViews]

Id Love to let you now you are one of the people who helped me make the transtion from my Traditional Locs to MicroBraidlocs, I made a video to explain how i made the switch I would love for you to check out my video and tell me what you think and any tips you may have on the upkeep of them ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaOyXmmwnt98mKc

[@shanilittles]

Zero fuzz!

[@lalala5583]

Beautifull!You're my inspiration to install them again. I took them out a year ago.. But I always end up getting frustrated when my hair gets longer.Combing and all that stuff makes me grumpy🤣🤣