2 Year DIY Microloc Loc Journey + Q & A

[@kraxykam7242]

Your locs are beautiful! I'm not very big on length but the fullness is everything. To everyone in the journey, remember that shrinkage, budding and locing has to come first and foremost, once all that is done, your hair will grow like crazy!

[@ouidawinston9398]

It's the volume for me.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you!

[@Patienceofthesaints]

Todah Achoti!!

[@AndohBannerman]

thanks for the reassurance, mine has statred shrinking

[@chynnadoll1999]

Same...I want micros, and, if my hair never grew past where hers was at 4 months, I'd be so content!🤗 Volume is everything. Even length without volume is, meh.😏😉

[@hawtnsweet]

From one physician to another - Wishing you strength, grace and grit for the years ahead. You've got this 💪

[@latrevettejohnson3042]

That was sweet for you to say black queen

[@DrKoko90]

I second this!

[@brokenclocks10]

Co-signing!

[@Ready4ChangeRU]

Yayyyy! Glad to see an update! Congrats on marriage, medical school, new home and job! That’s awesome! Your hair is beautiful!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thanks 🥰

[@aliceharris7205]

Yesterday I decided to loc my hair because I saw one of your old videos where you were showing your locs about 4 months in. I’m getting these size locs they are perfect 😍 I’ve been contemplating this for years and because of you I’m finally committed to starting this journey! I have one section done I’m so excited!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us 😊😊😊

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

WOW, what an honor 🥰 I hope you love your loc journey!

[@MuddasLove23]

Wish you could post a pic....i def would like to see....

[@nanasnaturals8721]

We’re you satisfied with how they turned out?

[@sandrasanj8402]

Hey you’re a beautiful person; so open and friendly, I believe whatever you do in life, you’ll succeed. You’ve certainly inspired me to locs up again after nearly 20 years! Mine were previously down to my waist and looked after by a loctician. Now I’m going DIY. Wish me luck cos I’m lacking in patience (I’m dreading the 15+ hours it’ll take but prefer my hands in my head than anyone else, plus I have no money. 🤞🏼

[@blessingoni5950]

I love your locks. You have motivated me to start my lock journey. I have 172 baby locks. I hope they turn out nice as yours

[@loveleelyn]

I was here for the hair! I just found you before I start my loc journey... Your hair is EVERYTHING!!! Just Gorgeous! BUT I am so glad I stuck around for the rest! Congratulations on Medical School, Buying your home AND Getting MARRIED! Congratulations Dear! I am happy for all of your successes! Thank you for all the very useful information. It's much appreciated! Keep up the Great work! Take care!

[@Brittaney1300]

It's the thickness for me. I loved your locs from day 1 of install.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you 🧡

[@FreetoBeNaturallyMePS]

Go Sissssssssss!!!!! You're so beautiful!!! Locs are popp'n 🔥🔥🔥

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@kimm.7636]

Sis I have a background mostly things dismissed I truly did not do. Wrong place. I came to the US and went to school for my pilots licenses. Almost done but had to leave school. I now have a paralegal degree. But it’s difficult to get a job in my profession. I have a great job but want a profession. You are an awesome individual!! Doing great in life. I am going to continue watching you. I want to be happy and be able to be loved properly and be a great influence to other sisters in life. You started this video towards locs. And ended with why you are so happy and for me tonight reminded me of who i used to be. For my personal reasons I truly needed this. Keep doing great and thank you for this video. It reminded me of my goals. Happiness is contagious and yours rubbed off on me. Thank you!!! Keep going with your awesome accomplishments I appreciate you!! You are amazing!!

[@leticiatetteh3057]

Awww.. I am so proud of you!!! I love all your videos that I have seen. I really enjoyed your pro/con video collaboration to the point that i installed my hair within days. And yes, I love this update as well. Please, remember the children who need the IEP's to exist in the school system when you start working as a provider!

[@mybeasley2442]

OMG! I totally want to adopt you as a niece. Thank you for the updates! You are a phenomenal young lady and your future is very bright! Congratulations.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you

[@Nollyfan]

oh my God! I absolutely love you and have missed you and your hair a whole bunch! I have also wondered if you got into medical school. Congrats! For your journey in healthcare and for getting married, I wish your many blessings! whew! girl! you can do it all

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you! I definitely cannot do it all lol. thats why I dropped off my channel. Time management is forever a challenge for me 😭

[@chynnadoll1999]

We... WE, can do it all. 🥰😉

[@kieshajohnson8000]

Congrats on all of your new accomplishments. I am so happy to see your joyful smile.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you so much!

[@deedee0619]

Congrats on all these amazing life accomplishments, many blessings! 🙌🏽

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you 😊🖤

[@petrona3049]

Congrats of everything! Glad to see you back. I enjoy your bubbly personality.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you ☺️

[@sylviag59]

Thank you for sharing. One of my first retightening tools was also an altered craft needle. Your locs appear to be well cared for and I like the fullness. Congratulations on your life events and accomplishments.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you so much!

[@latricebyrd313]

Congratulations, on your new journey, and all that your embarking on now. Blessings.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thanks ☺️

[@claudialusk116]

Congrats on reaching the 2 year mark and all of your other accomplishments over the last year. I believe I saw posts on IG about med school and getting married, so I figured that's why you didn't have time for KZbin. Good to see you back, and thanks for sharing updates on your hair and life.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thanks! It is definitely tough juggling hobbies/responsibilities as I transition into adulthood lol

[@naturalbailey8866]

You, your spirit and your hair are so beautiful and bright! ❤congratulations.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you so much!!

[@purposefulliving8076]

Congratulations on your new job, medical school and your marriage! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your loc journey with us🙌

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you!!

[@caramelsmoothcat5477]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack . Congratulations

[@allcreativeoladiys8505]

Wow! Your locks is so amazing! So beautiful.

[@nellymckenna6552]

YOU'RE BAAAAACK! SHE'S BACKKKK! Gosh, I was soo worried. Day made! I have missed your voice and personality..welcome. I like the way your parts are still clear even with the growth, I'd love that I also use the same needles, modified as yours and have serious hand in hair syndrome Congrats on all your achievements, I'm happy such great things kept you away..hope to see you more

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thanks for sticking around. I missed being on here and talking to you all

[@nellymckenna6552]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack ♥

[@Y2KDivaLocs]

Oh my! You locs look GORGEOUS!!! Skin glowing, hair growin’! Lol. Blessed.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you 🖤🖤

[@shareewalls6032]

You were the one that made me want microlocs!! But honey the reties are what made me go with traditional.. lol. Your hair is beautiful 🥰

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

I don't blame you lol. My next set of locs will definitely be traditional

[@nicolepolite3877]

Nice to see your back Naps🤗. Hair looks gorgeous

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you!

[@SisterlockedPrincess]

CONGRATULATIONS on EVERYTHING!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you!

[@terydebono4046]

I started with 538 and I currently have 283, because they felt too thin after wards. And I also do 2 point rotation‼ I am one year in already.. Thanks for the advice, I am encouraged by listening to you, I also started with twist patterns and I love them.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Yessss, glad you love your hair. Keep going ❤️

[@fedorahchiu1748]

My starter microloc appointment is scheduled for 3 weeks from now and I used a screenshot from your videos as my inspo pic at my consultation. I know it won’t look exactly the same but I’m so excited and seeing your videos gets me even more excited to start this journey!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Yay! I hope you love your locs 🖤

[@charmainegreene2178]

God bless you. All the best with your teaching and medical career. You deserve it all. You're so beautiful and humble.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you!

[@serikime]

I’m glad you’re back and making videos again you’re one of the people that inspire me to get locs even back then when you started that’s when the idea started getting in my head and now I’m almost 99% sure I want to get them just like you around 300 starting with twists! We have similar hair texture so I’m hoping for a similar result but I know the result can be different the most important thing is that I start. So thank you for sharing your journey with us ! ❤️❤️ And of course your locs are absolutely gorgeous

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Aww thank you! let me know when you take the plunge!

[@serikime]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack I finally did!!! My microlocks are 8 days old 😆 I’m super excited for this journey! Thanks again for the inspiration ❤️

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

@@serikime awww yay! Welcome to the loc community ❤️

[@XenaCallisto]

Gorgeous locs and pretty voice...you'd be a great audiobook narrator!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you! maybe I should look into that as a side hustle lol

[@dreamcatcher3412]

Thank you for being so transparent about your loc journey. Your locks are AMAZINGLY beautiful! I'm about 2 weeks away from my 1 year DIY micros and you have inspired me! Congrats on being accepted into med school, purchasing your new home, and getting married. I've been a middle and high school teacher for over 20 years, so I can definitely identify with your middle school teaching experience. Teaching like medicine, is a service profession, where we significantly impact the lives of others. Continue to pursue your dreams, and your faith and passion will guide your success. All the best in all that you do. Please keep us posted on your loc journey! Peace & Blessings

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you so much! I definitely saw in my very short (1 year) teaching career how much impact I had on my students. I am excited for a life of service, and medical school is going well so far :)

[@ShadesofSage]

Wow! What a year you had☺️! Congratulations on everything 🥳! I had to take a break from my channel too when I found out I was pregnant with my 4th, the morning sickness was SO bad😭! I enjoyed this video though👍🏿! Thanks for sharing ❤️!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Congratulations on your pregnancy! thanks for supporting my channel ❤️

[@cherylsantos5332]

I enjoyed your loc journey video. I watch these to send to my daughter. She's just started her loc journey and you provided a lot of information as well as entertainment. I stayed till the end of the video and was happy that I did. You have so much energy and drive with all the projects you had going on and you still managedto make your locs look fabulous. Congratulations on everything you achieved in the last two years. I hope it's not another two years before you return with another video. I've subscribed and clicked the notification just in case you go on hiatus again. 💙

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Woow, thank you so much for your support. I really appreciate it ❤️

[@IamShaunnaNakice]

Great video. I just made the 3 years and this wast the best hair decision. Thanks for sharing and we did miss you so welcome back.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Definitely the best hair decision ever lol. Thanks for watching 🖤

[@619junebaby]

Thank you for sharing your journey!!! Congratulations on all the wonderful and amazing things you have going on in your life 💖!! I'm proud of you! I just stumbled upon your channel after I just asked the universe to show me someone with the exact size microlocs I want to achieve (and I know results may vary but you know...a very close example) . I'm starting my journey in a couple of weeks doing the 2 strand twist and interlocking. I'm super excited!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you! I hope you love your locs 🖤

[@lyfe29687]

Congratulations on everything

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thanks!

[@Mona-x7j]

Congratulations, Congratulations!!! You are goals girl!! Loving your microlocs still! Can’t wait for more future videos!!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thanks :)

[@sassy1972ful]

Well done. Hair continues to look lovely¡

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thanks 🥰

[@Balderhash]

Great informative video. I am still very unsure whether I want to do this. I have been natural for 6/7 years and recently my edges have started to fray a little. At the moment i decided to interlock one twist by my ear and see how it goes! It was a lot harder to interlock then I thought so that's food for thought for my hair.

[@hawtnsweet]

Your hair is more gorgeous than ever 😍 And congratulations on getting married once again. Your IG pics were just beautiful! I think your moisturizing schedule is slowing your locking process, which would explain the visible twist pattern and the fact that the texture stil feels soft and squishy. Once it locks it should be a bit more solid and certainly not as soft (which is okay since you don't mind the look and texture). Ideally if you were trying to make it mature faster you would want to wash more frequently, BUT lay off the conditioner and moisturizer since those products detangle and create slip. Regardless, it's still beautiful and will eventually lock some day. Actually, twists tend to lose their pattern just as quickly as interlocks; certainly much faster than braidlocs. As a rule of thumb - the less stable a pattern is (i.e., the less tight) the faster the pattern disappears.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you! I figured the conditioners were slowing the process, but I am holding out hope that my *eventual* mature locs will not feel super wirey/dry, so I am okay with having a slower locking process. I may just be delaying the inevitable, and like you said, I will be okay with whatever texture they become. At this time, I'm just enjoying the process.

[@sensable07]

Congrats on all the wonderful updates. I stumbled on one of your videos a couple months ago and have binge watched the rest of your videos since. I actually started my own loc journey yesterday, and I'm so excited. Thanks for all the guidance. Of all the loc videos I've seen yours were the most informative and helpful for me.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

wow I'm flattered! I'm glad the videos were helpful. Welcome to the loc fam 🖤

[@kalesiawright-voulgarellis7272]

I'm getting locs and this is loc goals!

[@88TheTruth]

I love your locs! They are absolutely gorgeous!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you so much!!

[@moniquejones7161]

Congratulations!!! So proud of you!!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you!

[@MrNMrsLittleton4436]

your locs are beautiful sis! I was just watching your last video yesterday and I must say you inspired me to change my new loc journey to what I want my own hair to resemble . it seems no loctician I go to understands what I want for my hair to look like. I know no two journeys are the same but your size locs are the size Im going for. I have fine hair as I am a mixed black woman. thank you for the newest video and your hair looks amazing . you take good care of it and I hope my hair does just as well this time around. be blessed sis!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you! I hope you get a set that you love soon ☺️

[@aramideugbomeh]

Your hair is beautiful. I am totally inspired. Will check how you started later.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you!

[@TheMrsB]

I have 290 microlocs. I don’t like to do comparisons but I’m hoping eventually that my locs will look more like yours, which are perfection, based on density.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Aww thanks! I definitely did not imagine that my locs would mature this way. I hope yours pleasantly surprise you as well!

[@SimplyNieccee]

Found you today and you uploaded a video today! So on time. I have a consultation for Microlocs vs. Sisterlocs next weekend and I think Microlocs will be for me. Welcome back and congratulations on your new start(s)!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you! welcome to the loc fam 🥳

[@SimplyNieccee]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack you’re most welcome and thank YOU!

[@erikamonique4492]

I also haven’t braided and banded since month 5 and I have sisterlocks. I am like you, high porosity, washing once a week, and ain’t nobody got time for all that braiding lol. Plus it seems like because I am high porosity my hair has locked wayyyy faster than it would have had I kept braiding and banding. I’m almost a year in, I deep condition once a week, and love your tips on the leave in (it’s so dry here in CO) I personally have just been letting the bunching happen, my location knows I don’t braid and band and has done locs for years and insists the hair will smooth out over time. And the volume….GURL!!! 😍 it’s what I’ve love most since my hair is fine. Thanks for the tips on the leave in, the glycerin, and the trim (my hair grows super uneven) CONGRATULATIONS ON MED SCHOOL and marriage lol you busy 😅

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you! And yes, busy is an understatement lol. I love that you are enjoying the ease and volume of not braiding and banding!

[@deedee0619]

You're baaaacck!!! 😁😁😁

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thanks for sticking with me!

[@noeychapman93]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey, my locs now look like your before pic and I was stressing about when will my loc transform and you showed me I’m well on my way to where it will be😍

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Yep! give it time. They just keep getting better :)

[@angie101972]

Congratulations on 2 years!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you!

[@ebonyhunte9141]

You're finally back!!!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

im trying lol

[@sherylesims-green6675]

Is good to see that you're back and congratulations on the new house the new husband starting school being a teacher and I think that was all yeah congratulations and your hair looks marvelous

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you!

[@sheliamorris9895]

Your locs are gorgeous and have grown so much.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you!

[@Totalwellnessntravel]

Congratulations on everything! Enjoyed the video.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you :)

[@sandyroberts3117]

Congratulations on everything.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you!

[@TheFountainofyou]

Love your videos! I’m starting my journey now….I think one of the reasons why you still have twist is because you wash frequently and use moisturizing products. Water slows down the loc process. But, because I low key want to keep my twist patter (fingers crossed) I’ll probably wash and moisturizer like you did.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thanks! also congrats on starting your loc journey 🖤

[@Doc_McStuffins]

Congratulations on the nuptials, med school and the house! Sounds like we started as M1s and bought a house for school at the same time. 😉 Nothing feels better than that post exam feeling... except maybe getting married. Again, congrats!

[@billierankaolcom]

Trying to get there still Tri N

[@oneloveonelove9983]

You give me hope, I am 5 days in and mine look a mess.

[@deedee0619]

Lol keep at it. Today makes 3 weeks for me and it's frizzy but I'm sticking with it

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Have grace with your hair, it needs time to settle ☺️

[@sharmaineclif6731]

This is a hair video but your personality kept me here. ❤

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Wow, what a top tier compliment 🥺 thank you ❤️

[@sharmaineclif6731]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack you're welcome!!

[@chynnadoll1999]

Gorgeous, healthy locs.🤗😍

[@shamlove788]

Im about a month in - I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm hoping things will work out and that I will be beautiful

[@tanoyamelbuckley6687]

When I rap my fly aways around the locs they belongs to the always come out after a couple hours. Ps love you locs I'm 1 year in January can't wait to stop braid and bond I'm looking forward to that.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thanks! and yeah wrapping definitely isn't a permanent fix, it slowly trains the hair to go where its supposed to be.

[@ayeshiawhitehead3624]

I'm definitely cheap like that so thanks for the crochet make trick lol

[@beyoutifullynatural9451]

Thank you for this video! It’s everything, you’re everything, your locs are everything❤️❤️ you’re just so beautiful! I’m 4 months in so this information is SO HELPFUL💗

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you so much!! I hope you are enjoying your journey 🧡

[@Auggie025]

The small gap in your top front teeth is super cute! ❤

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thanks 🥰

[@sandyroberts3117]

Happy locaversary!,

[@AyanaOLisha]

Absolutely love hour locs!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you!

[@monicaharris-green2400]

Wow girl! Biggest congrats!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you ❤️

[@ms.brown8669]

I love your locs. I'm going to use you as my hair inspiration for the size and lay out of mine. Do you have a grid pattern or free part?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thanks! and its a grid pattern

[@ms.brown8669]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack ok and thanks for responding

[@raineynight]

HI!! Long time! Hair's lookin great, as usual.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thanks for sticking with me!

[@Jacquelinetayu1466]

I Love the fullness

[@SudsNSkinNaturals]

So while growth oil is not for any type of texture here so it all depends on your hair texture while you are locking your hair

[@Abmarp]

Stunning

[@heal-thylife77]

When you put the twist in initially was blow dried at first?

[@MuddasLove23]

Design essentials is BOMB .....thats all i use

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

we on the same page 🔥

[@millyoduro]

Love your locs, May I have the name or picture of your leave in conditioner please

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

design essentials almond and avocado leave-in

[@meluncul91]

Congrats on medical school. What a wonderful achievement 👏 👌

[@MegaSlimgoody1]

Shrinkage doesn't stop, mainly due to what texture you have.

[@marieandree3431]

Hello beautiful ! Loved the video congratulations ! Would you recommend 2 pt rotation on someone with fine hair and traction aloepecia because there’s less tension on the roots and it can become bigger ?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Yes, but the person would need to be very careful not to get it done too tight.

[@Efe.A]

Would love to see some med school related content from you!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

I think I can do that :)

[@promostk]

Here watching

[@QuEEnNiNaMaRie]

Your Crown 👑 is Very BeauTeeFul Sissy ♥️💃🏽

[@angellaz2855]

question i started twisting my hair my self before its too late is it a good idea? my roots are kind of loose because i just twist. I love the way your hair came out!

[@yjuaniastill9918]

Beautiful locs 💕

[@julietokosun]

Your hair is beautiful and healthy

[@Zbb567]

Can you talk about how you did the henna treatment?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

I applied a henna/aloe vera juice mix to wet, freshly washed hair and left it in for 10 hours (slept with a plastic bag on my head). Afterwards I just rinsed it out with warm water.

[@DrkNSwt]

Curious, it appears that the parts are wide or perhaps thinning, have you noticed that or experienced breakage? Your locs are beautiful and full. I really want sister locks but have had a bad time finding a loctitian in my area that I think I gel with. I have started considering microlocs but have not done a ton of research.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

My parts always look like this when I have alot of new growth (they looked like this multiple weeks post retie even at the beginning of my loc journey). When I retie, the parts look much more narrow. I think it is an optical illusion. I have not experienced thinning or breakage to date.

[@PeaceNotPerfextion]

Congratulations ton all three life updates🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@castlecorn593]

what was the beat at 1:10

[@wrenelhill4043]

Your lock are so pretty

[@lorismith5429]

What is the difference between retightening vs interlocking? I am two weeks in and know locs take time.

[@Xxxx34358]

Very helpful ❤️

[@marylewis3183]

How soon after locking your hair can you wash it ?

[@liliankung9947]

Is there a 3 year update coming?

[@annytshilomba4107]

Is it a must to have a loctician after a year spending with her for the retie? I wanna start my own retie but I’m just scared to not be able to maintain.