Full 18 Months LOC Journey in Photos: From Microlocs to Sisterlocks

I am a lover of ALL LOCS!
Last Big Chop 12-2019
Sisterlocks consultation 2-2020
Microlocs self - install 3-2020
takedown 8-2020
Sisterlock install 8-2020
Currently about 573 locs (Just started 2 new babies-575)
Using 3 point rotation
I wash with Dr. B peppermint castile soap (cleans my scalp)
THEN - SL starter shampoo (roughens cuticles to me)
When self-Retightening -
Started using Ultra micro “O-Locker”
Still using London Loc tool
Saw new loctician for retightenings in August and September (on 6 week schedule)
Ig: braids_by_ebtheauthor
Microlocs self-install - • Starting Microlocs WIT...
Sisterlocks Install -3 Months - • Sisterlocks | Microloc...
4-6 Months - • Sisterlocks | Microloc...
7-9 Months - • Sisterlocks | Microloc...
10-12 Months - • 1 Year Sisterlocks Ann...

[@blufaerie]

Beautifully documented journey! ❤

[@ebtheauthor]

@@blufaerie thank you so much! 🌷

[@uwortham]

Your persistence has paid off. Your hair looks good.

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you so much 🌺. It has. 2&1/2 yrs ago I wouldn’t have thought so.

[@cymphonicinc.3995]

This was good! The first one I ever commented on too! You showed me everything I wanted to see. I have a consult coming up and have watched a gazillion 🤥videos. Many were informative, but some of them, I knew the girls didn't know what they were talking about just creating content and definitely not according to the suggested SL processes. Thanks for sharing! I can't wait!

[@ebtheauthor]

@@cymphonicinc.3995 thanks so much! Wishing you a wonderful loc journey. 🌺

[@kiabaker5918]

Hello, i really enjoyed your extensive timeline journey. I also appreciate that you included “dates” as you described your progress. Adding the pictures and dates allows the viewer to really understand your progress.. Thank you for sharing. Today, May 31, 2022, is the last day of me wearing my hair loose-natural. On June 1, 2022, I will have microlocs installed, on my 3-inches, 3C, natured grey hair. I am 62 years old and my second set of locs. (Cut; 8 inches of Sisterlocs off in 2018, due to inflammation of my scalp) Dermatologist has been treating me for 48 months and cleared me for a new set. I am so excited. Because of the systematic way that you “took us on your journey” I will also keep a video log. I will probably not post it. But, at least I will have it personally, to look back on and update it monthly! 🙏🏽 good luck .. keep us posted on your success..

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you for watching. Yes, I like to look at the timeframe as well. Helps me see the progress 😊. I wish you all the best on your journey. You should definitely document your journey for yourself. Even if you don’t want to share. It feels nice to look back on the start. I hope your scalp continues to flourish 💐

[@nicole__o]

Watching this made me smile ☺️

[@ebtheauthor]

Awe thats so kind of you🌼. Thank you 🤗

[@sylviag59]

I enjoyed the video. Not all journeys are smooth and bump free. Thank you for sharing.

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you 😊. So true! Still loving your hair 🥰

[@sylviag59]

@@ebtheauthor Thank you🌹🌹🌹

[@carolredfield5600]

I am documenting my journey as well. It looks good...

[@ebtheauthor]

Nice! I will check it out. Thank you

[@lavetha27]

Looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing the ups and downs of the journey. I am motivated to go on this journey!

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you so much 😊. You can do it if you’re ready 🌹

[@tadiagoddard567]

Amazing thank you for showing videos through this instead of talking through the whole thing amazing your hair os flourishing😍

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you for watching!

[@Brownmahfun]

Your hair look sooooo good. I love the way it grows out without the extensions.

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you 😊. I do as well. Patience was key. Thank you for watching.

[@Forlocsake]

I missed this update. 18 months!!! Gorgeous journey! I loved the video, thank you so much 💓

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you ☺️!

[@beingdijah]

It’s the growth for me 😍

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you 😊

[@LenasLovelyLocs1]

Your locs grew soooo much in a year! They're beautiful 😍 thanks for this video ❤❤❤

[@ebtheauthor]

Yes. A year made a big difference. Thanks ☺️

[@carolinagirlinafloridaworl5844]

Great video! Your hair is gorgeous!💚

[@ebtheauthor]

Heyyyyyyyy!!!! Been missing you 🌼. Thank you

[@carolinagirlinafloridaworl5844]

@@ebtheauthor Thanks Pretty Lady! I'll be back soon...not sure how often, but I'll upload something in the near future😉

[@ebtheauthor]

@@carolinagirlinafloridaworl5844 looking forward to seeing you 💕

[@vanessashaw5365]

Gorgeous!

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you Vanessa!☺️

[@opalmaytoday5625]

Love love love the video! Your sister locks have really grown from day one.

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you 😊! I think it was a great decision for my hair to be loc’ed. 🥰

[@opalmaytoday5625]

@@ebtheauthor Your welcome gorgeous.

[@barbarawilliams7723]

Absolutely beautiful 🥰Thank you

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you ☺️

[@BreeMecca]

I love this video 🥰🥰🥰

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@desireecleveland5664]

So pretty,you did a great job

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@NJMissMama]

Awesome video! Gorgeous please keep posting

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@mzjune2007]

I really like this video. Well done!

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you 😊

[@Mo-Mo05]

I been following you for years and I’m thinking about trying this because I’m tired of doing my hair honestly and do you have a TikTok yet🥰

[@ebtheauthor]

Awe. Thank you 🤗. Loc’ing waa the best hair decision for me. Let me know what you decide. Not really on tiktok but more ig: braids_by_ebtheauthor.

[@angelapatterson1712]

Just beautiful!

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you 😊

[@KT_Baby]

Your Sister Locs are so beautiful!… How long did it take you to do your self reties? Also, had your microloc lines been cleaner/straight do you think you would have stuck with micro locs?

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you. It takes FOREVER! LOL. About 15 hours. I think if I had as much knowledge of locs as I have learned this last year, I might have stuck with them. I definitely would have either interlocked my whole head from tip to root when I started, or started with 2 strand twist instead of braids. I definitely would have made the parts straight.

[@yveslaurefleurius315]

Girl keep posting videos, you’re my inspiration. How did you combine them, did you twist and interlocks at the root? I’m thinking about combining mine as well

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you. I waited until it was time for retightening and interlocked the roots together, then twisted the combined locs together. They were so new back then, most the combined ones are meshed together now.

[@yveslaurefleurius315]

@@ebtheauthor my Locs are just about to be three months

[@acemontague416]

Love it

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you 😊

[@brendamitchiner5137]

Very nice

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you 😊

[@yveslaurefleurius315]

I love your video, what did you use for the black rinse?

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you 😊. It wasn’t black it was dark brown. It at 3:50 in this video. Thank t was kiss expressions. I didnt like the brand too much. It stained my scalp.

[@nappyscribe1987]

Very nice.

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you 😊

[@retinagaskins6714]

I'm confused about the difference with microlocs and sisterlocs, can you break it down please? I currently have microlocs and I have to get a retighten every 5-6 weeks, desperately wanting to know the difference.

[@ebtheauthor]

Hi there. The simplest answer is technique. They are ALL beautiful. “Sisterlocks” is simply a brand name. They have their own techniques on installing micro sized locs they teach. There are many videos you can find on yt where locticians give their opinion on the difference. Enjoy your journey!

[@livm.2977]

Love it!

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you!

[@ebtheauthor]

@Liv M. Have you started your locs back? You have to tell me how to get rid of the frizz

[@livm.2977]

@@ebtheauthor Yes I have! If only I knew. 😞 As they mature some of the frizz will go away. Don’t use a towel to dry your hair after you wash it. The fibers make the frizz worse, use a t-shirt.

[@ebtheauthor]

@@livm.2977 yaaayyyyyy!!!! 🎉🌹 cant wait to see you in person! Okay. Im going to be patient. I use a tee. She said I’m washing too much. But if I dont my scalp goes crazy. Im trying every 2 weeks instead of weekly. Hope that works. Also, I know its late BUT HAPPY ANNIVERSARY❤️🥰🥰!!!!

[@mrs.dillard3860]

When you combined did you notice you had less volume?

[@ebtheauthor]

Hi there! I actually did have less volume. It eventually came back. But one thing I wish I would have done is twisted the ones I wAnted to combine THEN interlock them later. So I could see. I interlocked the root and twisted the rest. In one of my videos (I will try to add it here), I mentioned i took some of the combined down. Had I twisted them 1st, I would have saved myself the time. Here is the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5rMiWyIg8Z_hq8 about the 1:56 part I took some down.

[@vanessashaw5365]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching your journey. Your hair looks gorgeous and so thick and healthy. Looking forward to the rest.

[@ebtheauthor]

Thank you so much! 🤗