Microlocs Explained!

[@charlene2048]

Thanks for explaining the difference! The main thing is that sister locs are patented and has to meet certain requirements in order to be considered as such. Any deviation would be considered something else (micro locs).

[@EnToiBeauty]

You said it perfectly!

[@ToEnlightInLove]

So the difference is the technique used to loc the hair, not necessarily how the end result looks?

[@yearinsolitude]

@@ToEnlightInLove pretty much

[@ycartyahoo]

When u brought out the tape measure, i knew you were the real deal. Tfs

[@Nursetrim]

Am I the only person ready to go home and break out my tape measure? Girl you dropping knowledge in these streets!

[@EnToiBeauty]

lol, I just want to help people out.

[@simplesweetjoy16]

I bought them on Amazon three of the small round ones and a tape measure. Didn’t help it’s all different lengths all over

[@marybush5161]

Mrs. Pauline…I have to stay focused to your videos because if I come across some videos that are somewhat discouraging it makes me want to change my mind to get Locs, but with listening to you is the only voice l near to hear on this journey for sure…Thank You💕

[@1GorgeousGodzilla]

After searching the entire interwebs, your video is easily the best one I’ve seen

[@EnToiBeauty]

Aww, thank you💙

[@nicolecato634]

Now I really know what my hair will look like with either. Ty!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome

[@euniceturner1777]

Thank you for not only explaining what microlocs are but you gave us a visual. 🙂💙 I have sisterlocks; 350 locks when I started. I might have a five/forehead, however my head is tiny! I cannot imagine an extra 50 locks. I also have fine/low density hair in the front and fine/medium density in the back. The low density kicked in when I developed hypothyroidism. It’s been two years and I still love them!!🥰

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are so welcome! Yes, I can't imagine more locs either with small head, fine hair and low density hair. And I'm sure with 350 they still look extra small. So glad you're still enjoying them.

[@michelledavis3788]

The best video I have ran across. I love how you explained it and then showed all the different hair with locs. Gives me a better idea what my micros may look like. Thank you!!!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are so welcome!

[@ThrivingNotDying]

I believe my hair is medium density and fine strands. We shall see if my hair thickens up. I love the visuals, they really helped

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.

[@andreaj9049]

Thank you, you did awesome at explaining the difference between the too!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're very welcome!

[@LaRetta137]

Very informative thanks for explaining and helping me to know the difference and what to expect when I get my install. This helps a lot seeing your videos and also it helps me to understand the process so I can trust the process

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad it helped 🩵🩵🩵

[@nicolecato634]

I love the way you explain them. Yours is the best explanation I have ever found!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you🥰🥰

[@essenceofmahoganyproductions]

Girl, look at you teaching! That’s right example the structure of the hair ☺️ this is why you do my hair a cosmetologist 😃

[@EnToiBeauty]

lol, I try to help out where I can.

[@nathaliejoi2967]

This was so helpful! I have my consultation today! This helped me think of some questions to ask my consultant! Thanks for making this!!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're so welcome!

[@nikkij_2383]

Love this video. I myself just got starter locs. I was wanting to know the difference between micro and sister locs. You explained perfectly. I knew density and width plays a huge role in size. Love all of the examples! Thank you!😉

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are so welcome!

[@quett2014]

Good day thank you for showing the variations of locks. All maybe different but all are beautiful

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes, all locs are beautiful!

[@taishamikell1438]

This video is amazing!! Love seeing the different ways locs can look based on hair density and diameter. Seeing the change in appearance as locs mature is great to help manage client expectations too. Thank you for taking the time to put this together. Brava 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@quany76]

This looks s thee most informative video I've seen!!! Thank you!!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are so welcome!

[@feliciasmith8068]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Your channel is so informative👏🏾

[@EnToiBeauty]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@sherridanhenry2234]

Love all your contents. Great information.

[@EnToiBeauty]

@@sherridanhenry2234 thank you

[@leclarjoyking4714]

This was VERY helpful! I was getting concerned that I didnt really have micro locs because I didnt think i had that many. But it is good to see the variation of microlocs.

[@cynthiaholland13]

Why were you concerned that you didn't have micro locs? Is your hair not full enough

[@nombusomazibuko1254]

Very informative, thank you

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're very welcome

[@thehouseofgrae9074]

I can’t thank you enough for the examples at the end!! Just subscribed!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're so welcome and thanks for the sub!

[@dionehowell8687]

That was great! Loved the footage of close ups of locs. When I was considering locs I thought I wanted the neatest most even looking ones I could, but I don’t. The locs you have shared goes to show that irrespective of size healthy maintained locs all look beautiful & it was reassuring to see hair similar to mine with the frizz & the imperfections. Thank you 😊 🇬🇧

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you and you are very welcome.

[@satchiebabe6052]

I am struggling to find a lactation in the UK 🇬🇧 😞

[@EnToiBeauty]

@@satchiebabe6052 hopefully you'll find one soon

[@busymommat]

Hey. I’m new to your channel and just got my micro locks installed.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yay! Congrats and welcome to the wonderful journey of locs. You will love them.

[@elioy81]

Very informative. 😊

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad you liked it

[@fernandeseide1689]

Thank you great video

[@EnToiBeauty]

Very welcome

[@chynnadoll1999]

GREAT video!😉

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad you liked it!

[@colleenew3351]

I’ve always been so confuse about the two, thank you so much for your in-depth explanation. My sister started my micro locs a year ago 2022 (diy at home she’s not a professional she watched KZbin videos) I’ve always have dry hair and always struggles with finding the right moisturizer, now I’m at that major frustration point, finding the correct moisturizer I’ve tried coconut oil, that didn’t work then I tried castor and it was ok at first then my hair got gunky 😩😩 I’m tempted to cut it all off.

[@Esi153]

This was really helpful. Thank you.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RayannaAli]

God bless you. This is the video I've been looking for. This all makes sense. The visuals were perfect! 💙

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you so much🤗😊

[@SuperPhib]

Thank you for this video. You were great at explaining this.

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're very welcome!

[@pattysan99ps]

Great presentation!! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you🥰

[@juslartey]

Highly informative, thank you!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome

[@nicolepolite3877]

Great! Thanks much for sharing your knowledge 😉

[@EnToiBeauty]

My pleasure!

[@adenas39]

Love the clarity

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thanks

[@Starlit834]

I’m planning on diy installing microlocs soon, just doing my research. And you got me questioning what sizes to do. Unfortunately there’s no locticians anywhere near me 😢. Do you have any other videos to help with this

[@anokoolowu2343]

Thank you. The video was detailed and informative

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad you liked it

[@Aneducator57]

Helpful as always ❤

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thanks

[@kokobean240]

I like way you explain things. If you can do a segment on porosity? I just don't understand if I have low or high porosity hair.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you! Yes, will definitely do one on porosity. I'll add it to my list.

[@bernadettemartin6029]

Thank you so much for the info!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are so welcome!

[@LR-jm1ns]

Can you do a video on how to thicken your hair? Thanks

[@mommieonamission7654]

I notice a lot of microloc styles leave out the bottom part of the strand so that the bottom will curl up naturally but your micoloc clients just look like they have locs without the ends left out. I honestly thought that's what set the microlocs apart from others but I see now that it is just the size. When client's leave out the bottom, will it always stay where it can be moisturized for the curl pattern to show or will that part just start to look like the loc?

[@EnToiBeauty]

The loose ends will eventually loc but not all will. However, if too much loose hair is left out, client may start to experience bunching if not kept in a protective style.

[@fee9971]

Tha n you for showing the examples!!! Really helped visually!!! ❤️

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are very welcome!

[@fd8481]

Thank you very much! This is very helpful

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad it was helpful 😊

[@adia092280]

I’m grateful for the info.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you for watching💙

[@MannifoldLocs]

Hello, I love your work 😊 do you do virtual consultations?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes I do!

[@two2tango222]

This video got all my attention. I literally stopped working to watch not just listen as us usual. Everyone who is contemplating these locks should stop by your channel before making a decision. Many blessings to you thank you

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you so much! I try to educate as much as possible so people are well informed. At the end of the day, I am team locd no matter what types of locs people get.

[@bettycurtis4002]

Good afternoon! I have a question. What is the difference between slipperage and new growth of mircolocs, please. Thank you. Much appreciated.

[@EnToiBeauty]

This video will help and show the difference kzbin.info/www/bejne/apumh4Frbb2tiKs

[@nickinicolewalker]

Do you typically start microlocks with interlocking, 2 strand twist or braids? And does the braid pattern take longer to disappear.

[@EnToiBeauty]

I typically start with interlocking unless the client request two strand twist. A client will request two strand twist because it's more cost effective and/or if they want fullness from the jump. The braid pattern does take longer to disappear than the others, usually about 2 years.

[@TawaniaMobley]

I have a question I started my locs six months ago and my hair don’t look like it’s growing so what can I use to grow them?

[@future7ify]

🥰 @entoi...what is your loc parting size? Great video 🥰😍😍😍😍😍

[@EnToiBeauty]

My parting size is 1/8 to 1/4 and 3/8 in some areas. I have fine, medium density hair.

[@Come7yNatura7]

Micro locs come in 4 different super small sizes. I have different size micro locs through out my head and prefer it that way because I didn't want them all the same size. I started my DIY micro locs journey. I started with about 369 but split some and now I have 380. I also didn't want a grid so I did free parting. I retwist my micro locs instead of interlocking

[@NevaScaredHo]

Were the microlocs established with interloc or twists? Does that make a difference when they mature?

[@NaturallyToya]

Question can you make about people getting microlocs installed by comb twists? I’m 6 months loc’d and that’s how mine was started. And my retwists are palm rolled,I did get my perimeter interlocked once to stop from unraveling. But I after that I only get palm rolled. And my hair does look exactly sisterlocs but I wanted my very small. I went this route because of cost. I paid $250 for install and I get retwisted, washed, and styled every 4wks at $100. I just wonder has anyone ever done it this way. Or am I the only? And do you consider this a good or bad way to start? You’re extremely knowledgeable about this, I had to subscribe to you; would to hear your thoughts.

[@raen-m6431]

Which locs are the shiniest and least frizzy? So more smooth looking

[@EnToiBeauty]

That all depends on the person's hair not the loc type or technique. Healthy, non-chemically treated hair tends to be shinier and tighter curl pattern tends to be the least frizziest. However, smoother looking locs are typically locs that are palm roll for maintenance.

[@impursehappy2333]

Thank you for all the information on micro vs. sista Locs. I needed to hear this information trying to figure out what I want. TFS 😊❤

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are so welcome

[@satchiebabe6052]

Very informative video.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you! So glad you think so!

[@zerinachanner5059]

Thank you for this video very elucidating. I got my locks done yesterday and I pull them out today because I did not get the uniformity that I wanted. Should all my locks on the same size? Or should the back larger than the front?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad it was helpful! The back is usually bigger than the front.

[@Rurh-p3l]

Great visual! Looks like the fine low density have less than 200 Locs-where are you located?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you! I'm located in Snellville, GA

[@Rurh-p3l]

@@EnToiBeauty I need to come for consult and install microlocs. I live by the airport

[@vernathomas6017]

Thank You

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome

[@BobbieGilbert-l2f]

Good afternoon I am interested too talk to you about my hair please I will drive all the way there I love for you too do my hair

[@devonac34]

Can you get micro Locs with a grid?? For thin hair?? I’m deciding but don’t want sisterloc but love a neat pattern

[@EnToiBeauty]

You sure can.

[@devonac34]

@@EnToiBeauty Thank You so much for your prompt response! Please do a video on that request? A grid on microloc or grid on thin low density hair. My issue is thinning mandible area probably from bleaching/ lifting so I’m starting over

[@brendaharvey2016]

Were are your shop located

[@EnToiBeauty]

Snellville, GA

[@SimpleeKomplex]

Do you find that microlocks are as cylindrical as sisterlocks upon maturation?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes

[@lavinieaaa801]

Ugh I’m so torn between sizes. My hair is thick but I have fine strands. My head gets very hot so I don’t want my hair to be super full and heavy but I still want volume. My loctitian recommended 3/8 but 1/2 might give me the look I want. What size is recommended I have a big head so it’s hard to choose a loc count I’m thinking between 230-330

[@EnToiBeauty]

You can do 3/8 in the front and 1/2 in the back. You still get fullness but not a ton of Locs

[@Nikkik401]

What other locing options are available for people with fine hair?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Hi! Definitely checkout this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3LRd5-uj990qLM But I would recommend starting with two strand twist because it gives you volume/fullness from the jump.

[@Nikkik401]

@@EnToiBeauty thank you

[@CeeJay254Art]

I may agree with some aspects but i will disagree on one statement u made. U stated microlocs are larger than sisterlocs and smaller than traditional locs when a good number of people with microlocs have the same size parting used in sisterlocs. For example i have microlocs and the size of the partition used is 1/8 of an inch and 1/4 an inch which are similar sizes used in sisterlocs. Second, i only know a few youtubers with microlocs that are less than 500 or even 400. I have 660 locs. So i do believe a good number of people with microlocs will have more than 300 and it will depend with the person who may feel that a high number of locs wont be good for them. I love your videos and i hope u will make that correction.

[@EnToiBeauty]

I do agree with you. I think subconsciously anyone with 400+ locs, I just put them in the sisterlocs category regardless if they have the grid or not. But at the end of day sisterlocs is technically a form of microlocs (small locs). I completely get where you're coming from because I got quite a few clients that fall into that category. Hope this made sense.

[@SJones-kk5lg]

Why choose to have your loced at all?

[@samia2396]

I came here bc I was wondering if my 215 count was considered micro locs. Seems like most people have more than 300.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Microlocs is just small locs. So any locs that are pencil size or smaller, I consider it to be microlocs. When it comes to microlocs, I don't think the number of Locs matters because someone with fine, low density locs can be small but have less than 300. Just my opinion though😊

[@brendaharvey2016]

I will like to see medium

[@EnToiBeauty]

👍🏾

[@mfonstirratt8847]

I wish you could start my micro locs 🙂

[@EnToiBeauty]

Come on, let's do it!

[@mfonstirratt8847]

@@EnToiBeauty where are you located? I'm in Decatur Illinois

[@EnToiBeauty]

@@mfonstirratt8847 Snellville, GA

[@mfonstirratt8847]

@@EnToiBeauty oh nooooo! Lol we are so far part

[@mfonstirratt8847]

@@EnToiBeauty do you have availability for the 23rd

[@sugarsimmons2285]

I have 176…I consider myself having microlocs. Really thick.

[@EnToiBeauty]

I don't disagree, that's a lot of Locs.

[@sugarsimmons2285]

@@EnToiBeauty 😎

[@silibazisomoyo2499]

Thank you En, that was very helpful.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad it was helpful😊