How To | Micro Loc Extensions Human Hair | Microlocs Installation Tutorial

Hey there!
Get into this client getting micro locs extensions!
She wanted fullness and a little length added to her hair! It took us 13.5 hours over the course of 2 days!
She loved them! I loved them!
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[@wbfaestheticsalonspa3834]

I am a micro locs loctician in Orlando Florida, and so far your I like your method of micro locs Extensions the best. Because you are doing the feedin method which alleviates a lot of the tension from the root of the client's hair ❤❤

[@authenticityiskey3078]

💯 It looks waaay better and more comfortable too!

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much! Your kind words mean allot to me! I appreciate you! 🥰♥️

[@monicasaffold9405]

This is absolutely beautiful. Plz excuse my ignorance but just to be clear , she will not be taking this down ? & the extensions are able to stay in while her hair locs ???

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you! No ignorance at all ☺️ all questions welcomed! But yes… her hair will loc with this hair

[@monicasaffold9405]

@@ShardelHaden what’s the price range for this ?

[@lifeinchrist8061]

You just saved me 1300 dollars thank you. I’m doing my own!!

[@keeshabell1629]

Good luck that’s a long time

[@tabbylivvy]

How did they turn out? It’s been 10 months and I’m just curious how they turned out.

[@lifeinchrist8061]

@@tabbylivvy can I add a photo? I would love to show them. I think they turned out great; however, I will suggest being aware of what type of hair you will use. I didn’t use the type of hair she did but I used the bulk human hair that you actually do locs with and while it turned out cute and as I wanted them. It’s now a year later and as my hair has grown and been washed over and over, some of the hair has slipped out but it’s okay because I plan to remove the hair as my hair grows out.

[@tabbylivvy]

@@lifeinchrist8061 That’s awesome that you attempted it and was happy with the results. We learn as we grow, so kudos to you for making that decision to try it. Can’t add a picture here. Was thinking you uploaded a video on your channel.

[@datgurlangel8319]

Very nice and neat I love it I'm inspired this is going to be my next hairstyle I'm going to do it myself I've been a hair braider for 20 years I never did locks before and I'm so excited to start my loc journey ❤

[@msward208]

I want to start my loc journey over with micro locs. This might be the move. Love it beautiful work

[@ShardelHaden]

Thanks so much! I’m considering the same thing… sometimes lol

[@jmr310]

This makes me wanna start over (again). I think micros might be the move. You do amazing work. This videos was extremely helpful, thank you💕

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much!!! I def know the feeling! 🥰♥️

[@yourbest3230]

Beautiful ❤I wish I had seen this 2 yrs ago when I started my journey on 2 inches of hair. Plz keep us updated on the locing process

[@ShardelHaden]

♥️ Will do!

[@keishawnagilliam9965]

You do such beautiful work. I've been wanting to do these on someone for a while now. Thanks for sharing!

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much! 🥰♥️

[@keipearlz]

I love how you respond to all the questions -I got all my answers- the hair is gorgeous by the way

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much!! Yes I really try to keep up with them! I remember when I use to ask questions and nobody answered lol

[@Ronldbx6]

Wow! Work looks impeccable!😮👏

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you!

[@corinthiacharles445]

I really love this method of installation.

[@ICONICWEAR2022]

Beautiful work! I’m going by to try this on myself! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@ShardelHaden]

You’re welcome 😊

[@n2xrcise]

Great job! I love those crisp clean parts

[@ShardelHaden]

🥰🥰

[@karawilliams4152]

Love it. Thanks for the tutorial I just got the braid locs

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you! Congratulations on starting your journey!!🙌🏾🫶🏾🥰

[@gospelomene204]

If I can sit through this, my hair be sorted for life! Beautiful ❤

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you♥️♥️

[@dellydell82]

Mmmaaaannn let me tell you how THANKFUL I am that I FINALLY found this tutorial VIRTUAL HUGS AND LOVE like fr I've been sent off so many times and seen vids that didn't explain and then comes you to my rescue thank you love now and now only can I get my cute on with these diy loc extensions for the permanent win!! Yessssssss! Bless you and Continued Blessings your way!!! ❤

[@ShardelHaden]

Awww I’m so happy to hear this! ☺️☺️ virtual hugs right back at you 🥰

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you♥️☺️

[@elimelechs.l3246]

I agree with you.

[@brubrun3749]

Definitely trying this. I just wish I could see someone do them a big larger to get an idea of how it’ll work with high density

[@melitaobergh566]

Your grid is awesome!!

[@dbodygod]

It looks really good❤❤❤

[@obamasalifu1309]

Wooooooow 😮😮😮😮 this is absolutely Beautiful, I Love it💖💖💝💝💖💖💝

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much!!

[@queenladyyayebaye5801]

I am a Loctician and Hairdresser in NYC..i I always admire your work..Soooo NEAT ❤

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much! 😊 I'm hoping to come to NY this year to do some heads and visit! I love NY 🥰

[@queenladyyayebaye5801]

@@ShardelHaden awesome..

[@Nubiancoils]

This was done really nice

[@swallacegray2013]

Love them!

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you 🥰

[@annlowmack123]

I watched your videos nd you are awesome nd very neat with your work! I love watching

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much 😀

[@user-li9nk6mj8n]

Very pretty, I really like it

[@petitelocsstudio2932]

Incredible! Flawless work sis. 🎉

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much 🫶🏾🥰

[@MsHendrix]

Amazing Job Queen

[@ShardelHaden]

TY😊

[@hermineherson9597]

❤ it thanks for sharing they’re nice

[@goddyfavih4362]

I love how you make yours

[@MaiMaiShow]

Lovely work

[@ShardelHaden]

Thanks so much !

[@lucyudeh2610]

I love love love this ❤❤ Quick question i don't want to loc my hair so can i make the hair and loose it with time

[@VaviSolomonbts]

Shirt and a hoodie, those were my instructions. That soooo me with my son lol😂

[@aldrichtiengo1814]

This is owsome i did not know that microlos you can add extensions too wow

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank youuuu♥️♥️

[@alitabarbee4904]

Beautiful

[@jazminehoward3924]

Im ready to take me a flight to Orlando just for this style

[@kormassatv4748]

It's so beautifully done. What hair did you use?

[@sisterblessingkitchentv564]

Wow this is really beautiful and very great job new friend 💖

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you!! Welcome! ☺️♥️🥰

[@racqueljohnson6702]

I love this video neat and beautiful

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much 🥰☺️

[@LADYKTAY]

These are beautiful. I've been braiding my hair for years, had sister locs for about 5 years and cut them (had a moment), the cost and maintenance was a bit much. So, now I want to go a little more traditional. This seems like a very good alternative. It looks like your starting off w/a small braid than going into the twist as you add in the hair, am I seeing that right? Follow up, do you twist or interlock after the initial install?

[@mo.natural]

I am a loctician in Polk County area and your video inspired me to want to start adding this service with the extensions. Thank you for being so open and informative! 🫶🏾💕

[@ShardelHaden]

Yesss! Thank you so much for your support! 😊

[@lakeshiaross8437]

Beautiful work! What gel did you use?

[@LovenJas]

Love this! I’m doing my mom’s next month so I’ve been doing my research. What’s the length of hair you purchased? Also, what’s the tool used to interlock? I hope I used the right terminology.

[@RobinCookie]

So pretty 😍

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you ♥️

[@CourtneyGrayton]

So fye! 🔥 you got me thinking about trying these 😩

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank youuu!!! Lol girlfriend DO IT!

[@dawnnicole8836]

Yesss❤❤❤

[@leahtates7565]

Hi , I love your work so much but I have a question, is it possible to do micro loc extensions with Marley hair instead of human hair?? Money is kinda tight right now and the human hair seems like alot so I was wondering if these same results are achievable with Marley hair.

[@mercymoyo8031]

You're the best of best❤

[@ShardelHaden]

omg! 😊 Thank you so much!

[@user-zq2uw9kq2k]

How many hair pieces did you use and what kind of hair piece is it❤....I love it

[@autumwilliams5462]

This is beautiful! ❤ I would like my hair done. Where are you located? I’m in Florida.

[@Leed00]

Wow! This is lovely

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much!

[@AndreaNehemiah]

Hi!!! First I love your page! I have a question. So I recently did my own microlocs extensions almost a month ago and my extensions are starting to look a little weird. The start of where I inserted extensions lookings bulky compared to my roots,if that makes sense. Is there a way to fix it without taking it out and redoing it?

[@ShardelHaden]

Hi! Thank you so much! ♥️♥️I truly appreciate your kind words! Yes that makes sense, so that means the hair added was probably a bit to much.. I think to be safe you might want to do it over because you don’t want to cause more weight on your scalp then you have to. That way you can prevent any thinning long-term.

[@aiyanabowden8825]

How many packs did you use? And where did you order it from

[@noblesavage1367]

🙏🏾Beautiful job.

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@brendakaremba6420]

Beautiful ❤

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you 😊

[@Nikki_Nicole850]

I love this! What type of hair did you add? Human Marley? Thank you so much for sharing! 💜

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much! I use Afro kinky texture human hair for this install ♥️

[@destineedynazia3343]

What brand if u don’t mind me asking? Exy hair started to straighten out after a while

[@claudettesylvester2914]

Am in ❤with it

[@user-tg7pe2hx3j]

What is in the spray bottle and what product do you use after the installation?

[@travenehaley2454]

Hello, your work is amazing? Do you braid all the way down or do you start with the braid and go into a twist? My sight is super bad so I couldn’t really tell!

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you! 😊 For these I braid the hair into the root then twist 😊

[@roshaclark6583]

Looks great so do you loop the hair like traditional braids ( I know these are micro locs) or feed it into your your hair. I won't these but we don't have loctitions in the town I'm in,so I'm going to try, I can do micro braids so going to try locs

[@ShardelHaden]

I feed the hair in 😊

[@nickieshasimms3369]

First let me start by saying your work is beautiful. I love love love the way you braid/loc. I live on the UK and would like start my micro lock journey. Question, What length hair did you use and how many packs of it please?

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so very much! I truly appreciate your kind words! For this install I used about 4 packs of hair and it was 16 inches 😊

[@sarahnyokabi1317]

Hi ave a question do I have to braid before I start twisting I am not adding anything

[@shareesecastillo8725]

What are reasons someone would choose crochet, at the root vs feed in for the install? What are the pros/ cons of each method?

[@CreativeMynd86]

I do my own hair and I'm wondering when I do these microlocs is this a permanent style? Because I wasn't considering this at first but now I want them in ❤❤❤❤

[@keyiedemclean]

I'm glad I found you. But may I ask a question. So you start as a braid and then two strand twist ? That's just what it looks like. Please direct me. Can't afford to pay no 1100+

[@Tenlaw98]

Good day what kinda hair was used please

[@leynabratton9761]

Your work is gorgeous! I have a question, is it advise to do extensions that are the exact texture of your hair or is it okay to do a slightly curlier texture?

[@ShardelHaden]

Hey! Thank you! Yes its okay to use a slightly curlier texture 🙂

[@africangirlmenina]

Did you add mouse? What’s the spray?

[@diamondalexiss]

Tysm for your video! I need some help, so once I get to the twisting portion, my twists are staying pretty skinny. I tried twisting a little looser but it’s still looking the same. Do you have any tips?

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much for watching! That may mean you need to add a little more hair when you get to that point. You want to make sure the twist is gradually getting smaller, especially after passing you natural hair.

[@michelevdominique5034]

Love the technique, was so neat awesome job .. where did you get the hair .

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you ! I believe its mentioned in the beginning of this video.

[@Khalinadenae]

How long does your have have to be to get them done with extensions?

[@LudaKriss]

Wish I can come by you to set me up😊 Love it

[@ShardelHaden]

Maybe one day!

[@reginaredwood1273]

That is beautiful, did you do 5 across in each section that you parted. Thank you

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you! I believe so.. the number across may change according to the width of the section

[@cathiajean1061]

I love this. I’ve been thinking of getting mine done. Is there an advantage/ disadvantage when using extension vs when using just the clients natural hair?

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you! I think the best advantage with not using extensions is there isnt any hair slipping out. Also, extensions take a bit more time to do compared to just using natural hair

[@user-fi3nt3iv6q]

What type of products do you put on the locs ?

[@elector145]

Subscribed from kenya

[@ShardelHaden]

Wow! Welcome! 🤗

[@soapdessy8818]

When extensions are added to the locs in the beginning, does it cause the locs to be thin at the root and thicker down the length as they grow out? I know I will have shrinkage so I’m wondering if I should add extensions or be patient and let them grow naturally

[@ShardelHaden]

So the trick is to make sure you're adding the right amount so that the loc gradually gets thicker just like it would without extension. If you add too much hair to a section that is to weak to handle it, that can cause thinning.

[@traebeauco]

😭I’m watching this because I’m going to attempt to do my hair. 😊

[@ShardelHaden]

Yes! Do it!

[@chillinwithabbz1120]

What’s the hair that you use for the extensions?

[@joannd.5410]

Where are you located??? I love this style and method! Simply beautiful ❤ I want to come to you!!!

[@koffi-hair2369]

Beautiful ❤ Great Job Which hair have you used for extension!

[@ShardelHaden]

Every install of extensions Ive posted shares the hair Ive used as well as links in the bio 😊

[@Emmanita1]

Great job! Beautiful work. Where are you located right now?

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you! Waldorf MD

[@user-jf6ur6it2o]

Hey boo im starting my loc journey and would you mind showing a close up look on how you add in the extensions?

[@ShardelHaden]

Hey! I will do my best to get a clip of that in my next video

[@erneshaledbetter-miller7577]

I’m just starting out. I have a client with really oily hair coming for an install do you recommend the two strand method or braid all the way through

[@ShardelHaden]

Cool! So I think twist will be just fine. Maybe braiding the root down some then twisting will help with slippage.

[@trinathorpe8560]

Do you braid down to where their natural hair stops, then you start to twist, or do you do a few braids then you twist?

[@ShardelHaden]

It is dependent upon the length of the clients hair. If it is shorter I braid close to the length of their hair, if it is longer just a few braids then I twist

[@TyeBassett]

Hello I love your technique quick question do u twist to the left or to the right

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you! To the right

[@michealamurray2057]

Definitely something am looking to do the fullness and length ....how much packs of hair were feed in ...and how much loc did she have at the end ?

[@ShardelHaden]

I did not count them at the end. But I used about 4 packs

[@keturahbuford734]

Do you have to go back in with the extension tool to tighten the root or do you just do that when you retighten them during maintenance? Beautiful job but the way and thank you for the video ❤

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much! So I braid a little from the top while adding the hair in. After twisting all the way to the end I interlock the root a few times.

[@guerlinecox8645]

I do have a question? Whare are the pros and the cons on having microlocs extentions? My hair is very thin i tried to do them with just my regular hair it was hard. I was told it's easire to add extention to them for a fuller look? what is your feeling on that?

[@ShardelHaden]

Okay, So I would say the pros are you get immediate fullness and some length. They also give you more options for styling. Cons.. I would say in the beginning some will portal slip out around the perimeter. Other than that I don't think there are any more cons. I think extensions would work great you just need to go to someone knowledgeable so that they aren't adding to much hair which can be stressful to your scalp in the long run.

[@anneicemanzanares7185]

How many locs did she end up having?

[@quontiqawilliams7583]

Can you purchase the right hair from a beauty supply store (not this particular brand) or does it need to ordered online?

[@ShardelHaden]

yes you sure can. its probably located behind the counter.

[@user-bs5ww3ov1v]

Am an micro twist installer here in Kenya but your method is unique and special

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you!

[@petitelocsstudio2932]

Would you use the same technique with those who already have micro locks but want to extend?

[@ShardelHaden]

I’m think I would need to crochet the extension to the end for a situation like this

[@Hokilema]

Hi if the braids were started with a regular braid at the beginning , not a knotless braid and without interlocking during installation, how would you recommend taking care of them and avoiding bulking as they mature or slipping? Thank you! Sorry that was a lot😢❤

[@ShardelHaden]

You would probably have to use really small portions of hair to be sure that the bulking doesn't happen. I wouldn't recommend that method because it will be harder to avoid the bulkiness. Can you share some more of your thoughts on the knotless method? Maybe why that method may not be your first choice?

[@Hokilema]

@@ShardelHaden I was thinking it might be a little harder to have a long lasting install on short hair😭 like an issue with letting the extensions loc because of possible slipping? Thank you for answering🥺❤️

[@ShardelHaden]

Slippage happens no matter the install technique. It’s normal. You just put it back once it slips. It takes time for you hair to adjust to be in the style ☺️

[@motunrayojacob-dagunduro8138]

Please what extension did you use?

[@HairKultureTV]

Hey whats the link for your grass wall?

[@janelb.63]

Great Work! Where are you located..? And is this technique great for nonslippage..?

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much! I am located in Waldorf Md ☺️

[@monicanannozi8550]

i need the Tshirt giiirrrll😊😊

[@ShardelHaden]

Forever 21 🥰🥰🥰

[@gabrielaigboh878]

Great work sis! I have 2 questions, could the length have been shorter with the extensions? And secondly, will she be able to take out the extensions in the long run? 🙏🏽

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much! Yes the length can be shorter. These extensions are intended to loc with her hair… however as the grow she can trim or cut the ends as she sees fit

[@CherylBarnett-hd8jh]

Hi, I love your work & have been considering microlocs. I read one loctician saying the extensions eventually come out as the hair grows which sounds weird but you say the human hair extensions starts to loc with your natural hair, that makes more sense.

[@ti.yaya23]

I want my hair like this, please send me the information, I already have the canecalon🙏🙏🙏

[@Teeeci]

So when making the extension longer do u braid it in or twist it?

[@ShardelHaden]

I normally twist it in if I need to add extra length towards the bottom, but I really try to add enough length from the top so that I don’t have to do that at the bottom. This way, I am lessening the chances of slippage.

[@lindadeedeeharvey3550]

Absolutely beautiful and where are you located at! I’m in Orlando

[@ShardelHaden]

Thank you so much! I am located in Waldorf Md