DIY MICROLOCS | Don’t do what I did! | 13 Month Update | PA school Update

[@bri4093]

Love your hair!! I've had the same problem with the front of my hair. I stared retightining the front every 3 weeks and the rest of my head evey 6 weeks. It has helped strengthen my locs around the edges.

[@sirvodadesignz8360]

You should have combined the thin ones in the front because that base looks weak listen to your hair it’s telling you what to do I had to combine one in the front as well

[@me2770]

Great advice!

[@alexbello777]

@Della Konicek yeah, nobody cares

[@MoreSand12]

For me, retightening the edges more often than the rest of my head is what keeps them strong. Most people's edges are naturally short, therefore, they're always shedding and the base looks thinner because of it.

[@QueenEleem]

Hmmmm maybe I’ll do that bc my edges are the only place that look like this

[@AprilGMckinley]

Agreed

[@tcoleman6167]

Good idea!

[@esmesemple119]

Definitely will try this since I'm experiencing the same thing

[@cdelva]

I agree with so many of the comments below. I had thinnng locs only in the edges area. What I have learned in my years of having small locs for my edges are the following: 1. your edges really tell the story: when I am eating healthy, not stressed etc, my edges were full, and when my anemia was running rampant, they were super thin. So I have locs around the edges that are thin in some parts to the point of breaking and then full above and below it. 2. I learned this from my bestie who has her hair done: her consultant would retie her edges sooner then the rest of her head, so I started to implement that. I retie every 5 weeks and so I started to retie my edges at the halfway mark. It has helped. (I am typing as I listen and I completely understand you...I am in med school and it is tough keeping up with my hair as well). 3. If the loc kept giving me issues, i combined it with another lock to strengthen it. It doesn't really look off because the locs around my edges were super small. Lastly the nappy locs tool was a great investment cause it is small and it won't pull. The larger needle I had was not the greatest for my edges. Hope this was helpful.

[@dionehowell8687]

I made my edges bigger as locs in this area are prone to thin. You may find combining yours is the best solution as they look wispy & FRAGILE! 😬 I also retie my edges more often than the rest of my locs, I want my them to be strong & healthy & stay that way. Ok back to the rest of video, thanks for sharing ☺️

[@n2xrcise]

Your journey and videos is what's convinced my daughter to loc her hair. I think she's about bra strap length right now... Tfs this. Now I have to go back and watch your grid video because I'm the one going to do her hair. She's in school too (law school + she has a 4 yr old, and works full time) so I do what I can to help her not have to worry about hair too.

[@naturallynita9795]

Maybe your re-tightening tool is to big. Your tool is like double or triple the size of the base. I use the plastic needle too.(Got the idea from you🤗) then I finally invested in the nappy loc tool.

[@tonimony1jay837]

It's probably too late but I try not to combine edge locks because my edge locks where intentionally smaller so that as they mature the look fuller and my edges won't be too scalpy. That's my logic anyway. Edge locks do tend to be fragile so I don't do them as tight as the rest and tend to retighten them more often for that reason.

[@LaVenderlocx]

I have bangs with my microlocs and saw some thinning as well. I'm about 13 months into my Journey. I didnt know what to do so I left it alone now, I have enough newgrowth to fully repair the loc.

[@RaeHarrisAOK]

Yes PAs, Nurses I love y'all soo much 💗. All the helping, service career paths I love ❤. Thank you all for your service 🙏🏽🥰.

[@BreeMecca]

Blue emu oil for eczema. They sell it at Walgreens. Consistency with it is key. I rarely get flare-ups anymore. 💕

[@QueenEleem]

Never heard of it but thank you!!! Will definitely look for it 💕

[@blessedcocoa5729]

@@QueenEleem Pray, use E-45 cream to help clear it up and to help with the itching and then when it's gone, avoid scented soaps unless they have tea tree, peppermint etc and use a gentle hydrating cream twice a day (after a bath). That's how I helped get rid of my eczema and it hasn't returned full force( I forgot to do it for a bit and I got back my wrist patch like in your video but mine is usually more purple. )👍

[@PatJ4457]

You black women a gorgeous. I’m 66 and a businesswoman . I have traditional locks for 18 yrs and I’m in the process of taking them out to reinstall microlocs. I worn a wig until my locs grew out about an mature for fear of how my clients (physicians) would respond. I totally misjudged the public eye. They loved my traditional locs and embraced them as a part of me. For the most part they didn’t give a hoot. It’s taking me foreverrrrrrr to take these locs out, so I’m enjoyyour videos while I’m picking.

[@SewingwithSessi]

Try a 100% silk and or satin scarf at night to wrap your hair and edges.. prevents breakage or buy a 100% silk pillow case

[@yvonnewilliams8800]

PA school Great! I’m a nurse of 23 years. Locs is great to have especially when obtaining a medical degree. This will allow you to focus on your studies. Good job!

[@marsimone1]

I find that the thinning side of my head is from me constantly sleeping on my right side. I love Snowpiercer too. Me and my BF binge watched the first season and got hooked.

[@QueenEleem]

OMG RIGHT SO GOOD.

[@emptynester2566]

The MOVIE is sooo much better than the show!!

[@emanimatthews2531]

First, I would like to say I'm a huge fan and through watching your videos, I was motivated to start my locs myself. I'm in an Accelerated BSN program (12 months. 3 semesters) and I started my microlocs a week before my first semester. (Crazy, I know). I didn't finish my install until 3 months later. I'm 6 months into my journey. I'm doing my own reties and I have combined the whole perimeter in the front because they were so thin and I was scared that they would break off. Also, I retie my edges more often then the rest of my head which helps with the thinning and keeping the lose hairs in the loc.

[@Ashleynavyy]

I love your locs🥰this video was so relaxing for some reason lol. I have eczema also and it flares up if I eat/drink dairy products. But I use aloe vera on it if eliminating dairy doesn’t work. Hopefully it gets better for you 😊🙏🏽

[@QueenEleem]

Awww thank you! That’s very kind 🥰

[@justazn101]

I'm considering both locking my hair and nursing school lol I think you're onto something

[@militantsistah3228]

Hey beloved, your hair is looking amazing. I think the thinning at the front is due to the length of time between reties. Just based on the amount of times you did rotations In my personal experience I have to retighten my thinner edges more frequently, every 4wks as they are more vulnerable. I can leave the others 8wks max. I have found that 4 wkly reties of the front locks has maintained the integrity of them. I hope that helps 🙏🏿🕊️♥️

[@angie101972]

Some of them in the front seem too small. Maybe if they are slightly bigger they won’t thin out as much. Didn’t you mention maybe doing that? Combining some in the front

[@ambernicole5982]

Best wishes with school. I work on healthcare and I'm starting my loc journey soon. Thank you for your videos!

[@bettyeames6812]

Thanks for showing and sharing. I am 3 months locd today and I thought my frizz might not be normal but it looks a lot like yours. My locs are fatter because I have only 210 locs but I consider them to be microlocs. Please let us know about wrapping locs with silk thread. I will look into that too. Congratulations on having completed the first semester. Your priorities are on point. Good luck! My primary healthcare provider is a PA.❤

[@monicabranch7011]

I want to do D.I.Y Micro locs so bad. But knowing me. I would start with 300+ and In a year I would have about 20 locs left. Lol. I just can’t swing repairing and reties. Ugh. Love your locs girlie.

[@jazzminewilson8610]

😂 this cracked me up bc this is sooooo me. I’m still going for it though. I just made up my mind that I’m the type person f person that has to keep a Loctician or two on speed dial for when I’m too lazy to retie.

[@akemp7403]

Thanks for sharing, keep up the good work with your locs and with PA school.

[@kelleemcfadden4653]

They look so much better. Thanks for sharing as much as possible. I’m waiting for my relaxer to grow out som before I either get Sisterlocs or micro locs. 🌹

[@QueenEleem]

You’re welcome! If you have any questions lmk! Also check out bindi Marc on KZbin as she started her locs with relaxed ends

[@shaniquejoe5108]

So that is my problem area as well I'm 9months in. That's the softest part of my hair and my hair curls forward in that section so it always comes undone after 2 washes. I'm thinking of having my loctition combine the 4 that always comes out

[@156aliciasy]

Hi does the needle with that large eye keep you from touching up so close? U did a great job

[@caliBornbEauty]

I take care of my edge locs more than the rest. I retighten the ones near my temples between regular retightenings

[@livinaccordin2me267]

That’s how I study too, I’m in NP school and trying to start my micro locs this week

[@B2U23]

What school do you attend and why? I'm finishing up my BSN and trying to find a NP school. Also, is it online or in person

[@dainisecia]

You are doing a great job!!!

[@WholesomeBahon]

Hi Eleem, for your eczema, you might want to check out gut healing (if you haven't heard of it already). Taking collagen peptides, probiotics and fasting (+ clean diet) is helping me clearing out mine. Hope this can help

[@Candicedickinsonllc]

i’m sure she knows the best treatment considering she’s in healthcare lol

[@elevenfiftynine]

Good advice.

[@WholesomeBahon]

@@Candicedickinsonllc Great. I didn't know. Lol

[@QueenEleem]

My friend fasts and really likes it. I’m a plant strong pescatarian so I ttly hear you on the gut health. I’ve been so cooped up that for a while I was only eating pasta and tomatoe sauce which is super inflammatory... so I definitely appreciate the suggestion and agree that internal health is a huge influence

[@angiesloclife]

I like that you do the reverse 4 rotation like I do with my daughter’s hair. Do you know if there’s a difference between reverse 4 and the normal 4 point rotation?

[@QueenEleem]

From what the loctician I went to told me either can be used. Esp if your hair is super tight. But it also depends on preference and the result of your test locs. Which ever direction allows for more swelling might be ideal for a person w smaller locs or thinner hair and vice versa

[@angiesloclife]

@@QueenEleem thanks that’s reassuring 😅

[@lady_anab]

Investing in silk or satin pillowcase to protect your edges

[@billie-jeanneharris8977]

Hey there, I use Noxema for Eczema. Just rub a little in every night. I had an old Physical therapis tell me to try it. It's the cheapest & most effective method I've found besides steroid shots. I also previously did my own locks. I recently paid someone lots of $ to do it and I'm now taking out what she did and restarting them lock by lock.

[@QueenEleem]

Sounds like we’re in the same boat! Trusting others to do your hair is risky!

[@monicabranch7011]

@7:04 I would leave them as they are. You have plenty of time down the line to decide if you want. ❣️

[@shonnaringold1652]

Does your eczema affect your scalp? Maybe that could be it. I would say talk to your dermatologist. I have eczema too and it really breaks my hair in the back to the point where my under cut went from statement to necessary. 3 of my microlocs in the back are right at the problem area, just above my under cut, and they are much shorter than the rest of my locs from the breakage. My brother has the same problem with his scalp from eczema in the same spot as mine. This was a problem before I installed my microlocs.

[@cameolawrence3483]

Try castor oil for your eczema, i hear it helps, great job sister!

[@remizart]

Love your vids! I also have eczema and I’m at the tail end of a bad flare up. This time I started getting it right on my temple area as well as my fingers. My hair thinned and actually fell out on my temples but now I have quite a bit of new growth. Your thinning area looks a little red and I’m wondering if it is a flare up for you as well or just lighting? I didn’t know what was causing the thinning at first but now I know. I started taking apple cider vinegar daily and noticed a big difference with my eczema.

[@treceivery7781]

Thx for this.. I thought I was the only one having issues with the edges 😖 it's like 3 on each side giving me issues 🤣🤣

[@DeviIzzi]

I would leave the two separate. You can always do it later.

[@debrabernadette787]

Yes combine to increase the strength

[@michaelinemanqindi1205]

I watch you on KZbin whilst doing my reties 😂

[@justame1123]

Don't use silk thread... It looks nice but, over time it adds extra maintenance. For good natural hair, don't put other stuff in it. You did an awesome job on your hair and kudos to you for going to PA School!

[@Candicedickinsonllc]

Hi healthcare peeps ! I’m a PhD switching to healthcare. What is everyone else doing ? No locs yet though 😪 growing out a fade

[@csimmzy]

Enjoyed the update! Some of the locs at my edges are that thin but i'm not worried about them being weak and having to combine because as long as you keep up with them and check on them more regularly than the rest, you can keep them strong. I think they get maintained twice as often as the rest of my hair

[@mrst6506L]

Congrats on PA school!! If you decide you like hospital medicine and want to come to Texas send me your CV!! 😉

[@jamesbennett8637]

Have you tried to stretch dry your hair with the RevAir?

[@QueenEleem]

I haven’t heard of it

[@spacecase7566]

Yup. In Healthcare and also locked as is my sister 😂. We know what’s up.

[@blessedcocoa5729]

I'm going into healthcare and thinking about locs.🤣🤣

[@MyiaLaShaun]

I remember you said you wanted to start building a relationship with a consultant have you been doing that. Because I want to know because I want to retain my own hair I’ve only gone to a consultant and I really enjoy doing my own hair and I just wanted to know from you how’s it been going for you

[@QueenEleem]

I retighten my own hair after a horrible experience with a shop in bklyn

[@barbarakabasu4776]

I read a comment that says you live in nyc ? Lol you wanna do my micro locs ? 😂😂

[@blackmarketbraids4734]

Is anyone doing microlocs without interlocking ? I'm doing twist /palm roll ...

[@bettyeames6812]

Are you still twist/palm rolling your microlocs? I was wondering how that would work. I would like to try it but for now I’m doing retries.Do you use gel to keep the locs from unrolling?

[@portiamckinney5501]

Nice 👍 job

[@empathicstarseed8860]

Wear a satin cap at night.

[@QueenEleem]

Definitely considering

[@VelmaElizabeth_]

That’s a lot of studying.Discipline on 1000