DIY MICROLOCS | 1 WEEK UPDATE | Interlock Method

Hello All! This video is my 1 week update of my DIY microlocs installation.
There will be weekly updates videos for the first month after my installation and then after that I will make update videos monthly and will also make more specific videos that I will upload between my monthly updates.
(So this is part 1 of 4 of my weekly updates)
In this video I will give you a full 360 view of my hair
and I will discuss the following topics:
- How many times I have washed my hair since my install
- My nighttime routine
- Sizing variation
ANSWERS to the questions:
- Is my hair heavy?
- Did I need a reti immediately after my install?
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About Me:
- Natural since January 23, 2013
- Live in NYC.
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** MY TOOLS **
~Yarn Needle (Blue Needle)
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~IFBA Dreadlock Management Tool (Black Hook)
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~Ring Light (8 inch)
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~ Boya Microphone
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** CONTACT **
~Email: [e-mail]
~Instagram: @Queen.Eleem
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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.
ABOUT ME:
~ I installed my microlocs on my own using the interlock method on my 16 - 20 inch long hair.
~ I went natural January 23, 2013
~ Live in NYC
Song: Dancing in the Moonlight
Artist: Jef
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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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[@DDixon-kk1kf]

You should post the recipe and measurements for the tonic.

[@WilliamsPinch]

I don’t know why this video was recommended to me, I could NEVER dedicate that much time to my hair. However, I love your personality & your life, your running and yoga 😂 All Of it sounds like my life. Lovely hair and energy girl 👌🏽🤍

[@schrijfeenboek]

Still looking good. Its lovely how we can start microlocs, with mini-twists, mini-braids, mini coils or Interlocks !!!! I love your diy interlocks.

[@itsya_bae]

I seen her hands and immediately said TURMERIC

[@drdluv]

Dee Chaney me too!

[@itwasatuesday7441]

If I decide to get locs, it’ll singlehandedly be because of Queen Eleem.

[@QueenEleem]

Awwww thank you!!!! Whenever you do, welcome to the locd fam!

[@KishaETv]

I installed my locs a little over a year ago and I want to start them over after watching your video lol I know it sounds crazy but I love how your grid looks!!! Excellent work!!! They look fabulous!!!

[@klnj9714]

You're so likeable, and you and your hair are beautiful. :) I hope I will have the courage to do KZbin videos as I am restarting my hair journey. I did a big chop because I wanted to start with natural hair. Now I'm waiting for it to get to three inches or so, so I can get started. (I know I didn't have to chop. But I wanted to.) :)

[@QueenEleem]

Ooh yay! Join the KZbin fam! I’d love to see your journey! Let me know if/when you upload so I can subscribe 🎶 🙂

[@chayah_luv]

Can you please do a video on the tumeric recipe?

[@QueenEleem]

Oh heyyy okay!

[@justjonelle]

You know you doing something right. Cause you got a thumbs down. 😅I love watching you do ur hair. Cause I jus couldnt take the time and my hair is way way way shorter than urs. Bless u. you R my motivation. Thank you for sharing.

[@drdluv]

You can mos def tell that you are so in love with your hair! Rightfully so, your locs are beautiful!!!

[@MiNNi0La]

Gorgeous Eleem! Appreciate the weekly updates! I'll be watching!

[@raineynight]

Wow, I'm so proud of you for taking this job on and following through till the end. How does your hair feel? Is it dry? Have you had to put any oil or rose water on it?

[@QueenEleem]

Adding this to my 2nd Q&A roll

[@QueenEleem]

So far haven’t put anything on it at all but I’ll explain in more depth in a vid

[@jasminemartin03]

This is beautiful, and your dedication to the process has been amazing! You did a great job! Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@bloomingmay1]

Really loving your locs - they’re so beautiful and the size is perfect, very well done! 😘x

[@ProtectedDivinely]

Swang them locs sis! HaHaHa 💕

[@BeneGesseritWitch]

Queen thank you for the update I am so excited.

[@JourneyWithAjah]

Another excellent video! In the 360, rather than trying to fit all your hair in the frame, could you do some close up shots? I'm interested to see if there are any changes in the grid or frizz etc.

[@QueenEleem]

Thank you for the commentary! Will do!

[@JourneyWithAjah]

@@QueenEleem Thanks you're awesome! I really look forward to following your journey. I somewhat wish I'd been this thorough when I did my installation. But I also love my locs.

[@robinsmith2118]

I have traditional locs and all I can say is amazing

[@angelacoleman6789]

I started my hair after viewing your channel. I tried to interloc my short hair, but I had a tough time. So I tried the two strand twist. I don't know how that will turn out but I'm like you I will try it and enjoy. Thanks for sharing.

[@TEE18612]

I *HATE* wearing a bonnet too because I get so hot at night. I have a satin pillowcase and I use a head band to keep my hair out my face or pull my hair back with a scrunchy. I'm going on 2 years locked and don't have lent build up so far. Hopefully I won't get it!

[@QueenEleem]

Oooh yay! You give me HOPE

[@nigma21qi]

I love watching your microloc journey!

[@m1ssbeehave]

You did a great job! I don't know how your video came up on my recommended list, but you inspired me to look at more videos and contemplate getting the locks someday.

[@marciajohnson1825]

Hey Queen Eleem it would be great if you would consider doing a video on your recipe for your winter tonic please! Also your locs are looking beautiful. I've had mine for just over 5 years, no lint, but I do tie up my locs/put a bonnet on the moment I reach indoors. I've always covered my hair like that so it has become a habit. Looking forward to your next video xxx

[@emeff959]

Glorious hair!!!

[@msvangie1010]

Congratulations, please share your recipe.

[@morgannrobinson247]

I have 4C hair like yours, I just wished I had your thickness 😍

[@DivineBella1]

You’re hair looks great! Good video series

[@fatimahjames3782]

Luv the way your hair is. Plz can you post how you did the apple cider vinegar rinse

[@sarahsselflovelifestyle463]

Good job!

[@danafarmer7909]

You’re adorable love your hair

[@mrzo4332]

You did GREAT.... THEY LOOK REALLY GOOD....

[@boyceneals]

They will eventually shrink during the locking process. I use to braid my hair up at night but couldnt defeat it lol. I wish I installed my own hair could of saved 500$ which wasnt that bad my hair was short.

[@SunRayBabyJ]

How does your hair feel to the touch? Is the loc a harder or rough texture?

[@meccabrown1]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey!! #inspiration!!!

[@tjtanner9311]

Omg finally done!

[@tamarialakayye]

So beautiful 💛you did a great job!

[@lyntricebates6617]

I know you're just starting your loc journey. There is another you tuber who's just started her loc journey as well. Maybe you would like to share your experience with her. Her name is Joyce (bindi j marc). By the way, l love your hair.

[@faith0107]

You have so much hair! How long did your install take?

[@niquolemcneill8533]

Never seen you do a demo on how to do them

[@lydiabrown5119]

Do you do the installs

[@BreeMecca]

Yayyy it’s so beautiful 🥰✨

[@m.mulaty3262]

Hello Eleem, can you please show how to separate the hair in the 12 3 6 9 motion. I have 3B hair so I think I need the 3 9 12 rotation.is that correct. Whit love from Europe.

[@aniepat]

Watching this video in 2022 and when she said it’s January 2020 and we were feeling under the weather 👀

[@QueenEleem]

Lol it 100% is exactly what you think it was

[@nyeb7532]

Do you band when you wash and if you do how long do you think you’ll do it? They look great!

[@QueenEleem]

Yes I do and I plan on doing it for at least the first year or until my hair is matured

[@JWSedona]

Hot yoga?? Do you mean Bikram Yoga? Yay! Best yoga in the world!! I think you should be a TV commentator.

[@KizziBee1]

I use cayenne pepper 😬

[@phoebejohnson600]

Ok. Ok. Ok. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤜🤛🙆💁💆💇👥👥👥👥👥

[@Elishea001]

Pulling off the scarf at night “No I don’t need you anymore” is a real place

[@youngndchildish.165]

OMG 😍😍😍

[@tinaw4020]

♥️

[@CoilyHairedBeauty]

What do you moisturize with?

[@QueenEleem]

Absolutely nothing so far and I haven’t noticed any itch so I probably won’t until I do

[@QueenEleem]

Adding this question to my Q&A roll. Thank you!!!

[@tawanawilliams9618]

Please send ingredients to your drink

[@boldenmywords]

Turmeric is fat soluble, I believe.

[@lashayla66]

New Video Coming Yet.??👀

[@QueenEleem]

Lashayla Jackson almost! Definitely this week. 😊

[@tarynmichelleart]

Why would they ask if it’s heavy…it’s the same amount of hair 😂