DIY MICROLOCS INSTALL | Interlock Method | Starter Locs | Part 3

Hello everyone! Welcome to part 3 of my 100% DIY microlocs installation series. I’m installing these all on my own using the INTERLOCK method on 16-20 inch long hair.
Parts 4 - 6 are filmed and will be uploaded soon!
In this video I will let you know how many locs I’ve installed by the end of the day.
In this video I will also talk about:
1. Tips for removing interlocks
2. How long it takes to remove interlocks
3. Diameter of my coil pattern
4. Did I cut my hair before my install
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[@schin7692]

Great progress being made, soooo exciting!Please, whoever - future viewers, please do not ‘dislike’ this video. If it’s not to your liking, move on, this is YT, there are many others! Let’s be supportive of new channels & uploaded content, especially created for us in sharing such detail and skill for the natural hair community in creating styles unique to this amazing textured hair. Please respect & acknowledge that a journey being documented in such detail, sure to inspire many others. We have to progress as Sista’s and unite, there’s nothing not to like? 🤷🏽‍♀️ (sorry, rant over)!

[@QueenEleem]

I really appreciate your kind words. God bless sis 🙏

[@TEE18612]

I couldn't agree more

[@Jadeikens]

Esse Ceee agree

[@courtniedonaldson]

Thank you for this comment. Because I'm starting a KZbin channel.

[@katrina8077]

This is your version of a rant? Wow! U r super nice. Trolls exist here too sis. U r doing great. Don’t let other discourage you or make u step outside of your self 🥰🥰🥰

[@sarah20092013]

Is it crazy 😜 I’ve just been checking back and forth to see if you uploaded...and bam there you were. They are coming along nicely!!!

[@QueenEleem]

Oh thank you! I’m gonna get the next few vids up as soon as I can! I already have them recorded I just have to edit them.. and also finish my locs lol. Should be done very soon!

[@JojosOasis]

I been doing mine and I’m on day 10 with my micro locs. 353 down!!!

[@Sisss777]

Your really good and explaining and demonstrating things, I want sister locks and my hair is about your length but more of a 4a texture I looked up and to get started is about a grand, I know why you doing them yourself lol plus I feel like it’s more personal to create your own locks

[@MsKels98]

You are doing a really good job installing your locs.

[@kiathomas9993]

As I was just considering paying someone umpteen dollars to install my microlocs you’ve given me the knowledge I’ve been searching for to install my own and save all that money! I started braidlocs on my daughter, but I may redo them because you made it look much more manageable. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to see the final product! AND can you share how you prepped your hair. What did you wash with, did you let it air dry, etc. THANKS!!

[@latoyaluvslocs]

I started with braidlocs but after a year and a half the braid pattern was still visible, I didn’t like that. I took out the braided portion that remained and two strand twisted the hair. Good luck to u!!

[@trinacox9749]

By the time you finish it will be time for a retwist

[@limabima77]

lol

[@IAmKimmyM]

Oh yeah! Lol!

[@bougiebohemian5393]

😂😂😂

[@shelleypoo76]

😃😃😃

[@CeeJay254Art]

Lol

[@joh.n]

im only upset because you aren't finished yet which means now I gotta wait too 😂😂 I love this though. im trying to decide if I want microlocs or sister locks, and seeing you do them yourself is really inspirational.. maybe ill try do my own?? I definitely don't have as much hair so it wouldn't take as long, but do I have the patience...…. lmao

[@KarenHarrison0657]

You are smart, cute, funny, and patient AF and I’m living for your locks 🔐

[@SuperKiona123]

I've taken out interlocks, I also did it on completely dry hair but I used a comb with a metal parting piece or "rat tail" piece. I slowly detangled through the interlock pattern and any knot I got to I would use my fingers to gently pull the hair apart. Just a few other tips for anyone thinking about doing it.

[@buffytheinternetbullyslayer]

SuperKiona123 how long were they loced for?

[@SuperKiona123]

@@buffytheinternetbullyslayer About a month to 2 months. My hair is very kinky and already began to loc and tangle so I had to go slow to be sure I wasnt damaging my hair as it came out. I cant speak for those who have interlocked for any longer though.

[@IAmKimmyM]

To take out locs, water and conditioner and patience are necessary. Dry hair breaks easily. I speak from experience. I combed out my first set of locs last April to May 2019 and the water and conditioner helped greatly.

[@AllThingsKwan]

You’re doing such a good job! I can’t wait to see the next part!

[@jessicaterry2829]

I tip my hat to you 'cause there's no WAY I'd have the patience for this. And they look great, too.

[@SacredTreasurez]

Watch your whole series all the way through and decided to start my own journey...figured out your parting method and used it on myself and it is going pretty well.... I have a lot of hair but my strands are very thin and silky so I am going with the 3 point method, praying this turns out well and it doesn’t take long as my hair is at 14 inches🙏🏾🙏🏾 P.S. The beginning was soooo hilarious when your hair got tangled, I hollered 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@leeashley.l.r.shivers1654]

I admire your determination and will! You will be my spirit animal, because 2 strand twists almost put me down. I do them small and have been natural for over 10 years. I want sister/microlocks but I don't have the money for the install without loosing some inches.. So I'll watch your journey cause I'm not cutting my hair just to get them done, and I don't have the patience for this. You are AMAZING!!

[@lauren82140]

This is amazing to see from start to end. You explain it so well. I love microlocks but I would never have the patience lol even a retightening would stress me out. I cant wait to see your journey play out

[@monicabranch7011]

I’m definitely interested in seeing more videos. Please upload more. I’m a new subscriber. Love your channel you seem so natural to doing KZbin. I wonder what’s your background for work. I look forward to seeing more videos.

[@dawnlights1817]

I’m so excited to see the end results! 😍

[@nnaturalheaven3754]

I love your name Eleem, when I was a kid I used to write my name almost sounding like that..becuz I wrote it backwards, Melanie/Einalem your name reminds me of those younger years in grade school driving my teacher crazy with my left hand and dyslexia. You're very detailed, and precise, so very interesting, glad I found your channel.

[@marionquashie3214]

I’ve been waiting for your upload! I’ve always wanted locs but I’m on a pretty strict schedule so parting in braids and interlocking one section after the other like you’re doing has been really helpful. Thanks for the great idea! I’m still not done lol but it’s turning out great just like yours😃

[@QueenEleem]

Yay! That’s so great to hear thank you for letting me know! I’m so happy that I could help!

[@shanterrisimpson8317]

Your crown is sooooo beautiful 🥺 and plus your arms are gonna be hella toned😂

[@nezzylearns]

🥰🥰 since the last time I’ve tuned in, your subscribers have gone up. Congrats your energy is everything

[@Locnessmonstah]

Love this! I love seeing people start their loc journeys! Can wait to see the finished result.

[@sheilaandfrank]

You have a lot of patience 👍

[@Whistlesonthewind]

Yeeeeesss! I was waiting for this video!!! They’re coming along and are gorgeous!

[@sweetpotatoebb]

I'm so excited for the next video and seeing your completed look!

[@BethRichLife]

You are doing a great job. Not many videos are as detailed as you are or show as much of the process. Thank you for the detail. My husband has interlocked locs that I maintain and it's a lot. They are beautiful and I sometimes think of doing my hair, but I don't think I can maintain 2 heads. Maybe one day and hopefully your video is still up for reference. 👍🏽

[@Monique2631]

Awesome locs! I’ve considered getting micro locs or sister locs for a while.

[@aderamous5819]

You are my motivation right now because Im attempting braidlocs. We got this..bringing in the new year with ease!

[@QueenEleem]

Woot woot! You got it!

[@darlenecaulton3891]

Where did you get the measuring device

[@QueenEleem]

Darlene Mclaughlin I made it myself

[@bougiebohemian5393]

Good job on taking this on by yourself!

[@mkgcbeauty]

im so excited for the final result

[@wambui_micoore]

I'm here ,yeeeh.I'm so excited about your journey you would think it's mine lol

[@myjourneytoselfemployment4838]

Your doing a good job so far. I love your math equations.

[@naturallady1]

So pretty, you did a wonderful job. Cant wait to see the finish.

[@estellexlx]

Yours are coming along great if it wasn't so long to retighten I would get micro locs like yours. But I haven't got the patience to do it freq so I'm getting traditional locs lol.

[@mokie00]

No questions Comment: I love your hair its beautiful. ALSO thank you for sharing. I think people think I'm crazy combing out my traditional locs mostly dry but it works faster and less hair loss for me.

[@horrendous_karaoke]

I used to have sisterlocks, but took them out. That process took about one year, and I didn’t retain much length. I’m putting larger interlocks in now so that the maintenance won’t take so long.

[@sylviasmith8192]

Wow good job you making me want to do my hair cause I hate doing my hair every week, my hair is very soft and super super curly.

[@chelsea2378]

can't wait to see the finished product,your hair is soooo long and you have so much of it so ofc it would take 6 parts of filming haha it will look even better as they age and mature, so excited for you!

[@Bbymarise]

If you need to take out interlocks, use aloe vera gel and a lice comb on wet hair. Takes about two minutes per loc

[@dsparks463]

OMG i need more videos now! Great job

[@Fabfitand50]

You are making great progress and you're doing a beautiful job.

[@swalavisa]

Looks awsome, I plan on trying these for the first time on my niece

[@wonderfulmisse]

They look beautiful! Can’t wait to see the final results!

[@09echols]

So looking forward to your completed master piece.

[@backtalker4698]

Can't wait to see the finished look. It looks amazing!

[@TheAssenod]

I was thinking about waiting until my hair was longer buuutttt idk. Great progress on you locs!

[@courtniedonaldson]

@Queeneleem enjoyed watching your journey. Can't wait until the next video.

[@TatianaVictoria]

Keep the videos coming! I love your intricate you are with your install!

[@rmx8514]

Go Queen!

[@tashajohnson7374]

It's looking good. I can't wait to see the finish product.

[@schrijfeenboek]

DiY sisterlocks ! You are very skilled.

[@j21589m]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@MeriamH.]

I won’t be doing this but I’m loving your videos! I’m subscribed! ☺️

[@Jadeikens]

So if you were tired if the style would you shave it or take them all out over a long time?

[@QueenEleem]

Great question! I’d shave it all of and do a twa. The process of combing it out could take me over a year. And my hair is very soft and delicate and breaks easily so I would rather just start from scratch if I absolutely had to. But I highly doubt I’ll ever tire of it.

[@SweetLilypad]

Wow, your hair is beautiful

[@debramorring970]

Gr8t Job!!!! Microlocs are coming along fine!!!!😎

[@Mrscsalley]

Thank you I’m loving this

[@QuinshunCarswell]

Tip # 1 Purchase a wig that looks like this! 😂😂😂😂

[@lashayjohnson-clay1668]

I wouldn't wanna be active 5 days a week in wigs, my scalp would be sweating out all the fat lol.

[@teresataylor2301]

You crazy yo it looks good but DAYUM I have no patience for that style

[@buffytheinternetbullyslayer]

Teresa Taylor it took me around three and a half days to self install mine. I think she’s being a lot more intricate than most self install micro loc-ers. The most time you will ever spend on these type of locs is the first installment. After that you get two months rest before doing your new growth and that can be done in a day 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@mrskinton]

I’m enjoying your journey.

[@mitylene_bailey]

It's beautiful

[@Kay_ivery]

Beautiful work! Question: Are their any dangers of interlocking?

[@tootyy4161]

I wonder how you gone detangle those when latch together 😭 but kudos to you girl they're looking cute ❤️

[@SNUPE_FOXX92]

The temptation is so strong because I know I can do this myself but I’m so scared of the pain I’d experience in my arms and shoulders 😭

[@melindaburnside1835]

2 THUMB'S UP 👍 👍

[@mikaelatomlinson2396]

What did your fortune cookie paper sayyy 😅😅🤔🤔

[@mikaelatomlinson2396]

Commented too soon!😂😂 ADAPT!! YOU GOT ITTTT!

[@KarenHarrison0657]

#GitItShawty 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️

[@KDbelieves]

(This is so beautiful, but it'll never look good on me because I have low-density hair. It won't look as nice :(

[@QueenEleem]

Thank you 🙏

[@MrsCottonCurls]

What tool are you using?

[@QueenEleem]

Hello! I’m using a yarn needle. In part 1 I describe/show the 3 tools I’ve tried so far and how I diy modified it

[@user-wx1dq7bh5e]

Is it better to have a professional loctician do your micro locs if you can’t do it yourself?

[@QueenEleem]

If you can’t do them yourself of course! Just make sure they’ve done Microlocs and ask them what is the best way to start? If they don’t say interlocks then find someone else, even if you don’t want interlocks. Interlocks are the most efficacious and they should be able to counsel you on that even if you’re sure you want twistlocs or braid locs

[@youngndchildish.165]

Your Beautiful 😍😍😍

[@swalavisa]

What if u just get your nails done with pointy tips and then do your micro locs 😳😳 wait,I think ima try that lol

[@QueenEleem]

That’s an interesting thought 🤔 I’d be interested to hear how that works for you!

[@darlenecaulton3891]

What is your email? Thank you

[@QueenEleem]

My business email is [e-mail] best

[@backtalker4698]

Idk about that bone dry part. Y'all be careful taking out locs on bone dry hair. What works for one doesn't work for everyday.