LOC MISTAKES TO AVOID | MICROLOCS JOURNEY

In this episode, Dr. DeAvila Sadé, LCSW, shares loc mistakes to avoid throughout your journey.
LIKE, COMMENT, AND SHARE
_________________________________________________________________
* Shop My Favorite Microlocs, Skincare, and Book Recommendations*
Dr. DeAvila’s Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/askdeavil...
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please feel free to utilize the above affiliate links. With every purchase, I will receive a small commission for my recommendations, allowing me to continue growing this channel! I appreciate your support!
_________________________________________________________________
Shop Our Therapeutic Store! (Journals, Worksheets, Etc!)
AskDeAvilaSade.com⁣
_________________________________________________________________
Social Media! Follow Me!
Website: www.askdeavilasade.com/
Twitter: @askdeavilasade
Instagram: @askdeavilasade
TikTok: @dr.deavila
KZbin: m.kzbin.info?q=askde...
_________________________________________________________________
* New Here?*
Hi! I am Dr. DeAvila Sadé, DBH, LCSW, a Millennial Mental Health Therapist. Every Sunday, I post new videos on my channel (sometimes an additional video on Wednesdays)! I share my knowledge regarding mental health, my microlocs journey, and travel vlogs. This channel is not a replacement for working independently with a trained therapist. It is here to provide insight into things that impact us all so we can show up in this world as our most authentic selves.

[@bettyeames6812]

These are great loc maintenance tips. I love that you recommend washing your locs once a week. My starter locs were too short to braid so I banded for about the first 18 months. I’m 2 years loc’d. No regrets. A little oil after I wash and spritzing my locs with water and peppermint oil daily provides enough moisture. So far no lint. I made two satin bonnets when I established my locs and I use them. I do shake out my locs at the end of the day or in the morning to keep whatever from sinking in. Have you experienced any thinning? I’m in this for the long haul.

You have a great routine! I have not experienced any thinning

[@michelebull6138]

Thank you for sharing. I'm almost 10 months locd and I'm loving it ❤

You are so welcome! And congratulations on your journey!

[@terrywalker7115]

Thank you for sharing. Very good info

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheSingleManPodcast]

5k upload 🎉!

[@LucasFernandes-pm9bo]

dopeee

[@candacetate3740]

I may have braided and banded my hair twice before shampooing. Some of my front locs show it 🤦🏽‍♀️

😂😂😂😂 we live and learn!

[@GuidedMeditationstoManifest]

I interlock my roots when I twist my hair. I always undo them though after 4, 6, 8 weeks, just to refresh, even though I recycle my parts for as long as I can. Lately, I've been seriously contemplating NOT undoing my roots and just continuing the interlock and letting my roots lock up and leaving the rest loose! Is that crazy? My biggest issue with my loose natural hair is my roots puffing up. I figure locking them could be a solution.

Not crazy at all 😅 just sounds like you are wanting to loc your hair!

[@joannarichardson2534]

Any recommendations for a good clarifying shampoo?

I really like Pattern Cleansing Shampoo. A lot of people like the Suave Clarifying Shampoo as well (I haven’t tried it). I usually wash first with a clarifying shampoo and then a hydrating one.

[@joannarichardson2534]

Thank you that’s good to know because as a loose natural my hair loved Pattern products!

[@imtryinyall6746]

Have you considered steaming your locs?

I’ve done it in the shower! But I don’t own a machine. That might be a good idea!

[@imtryinyall6746]

@ Keep us posted. I've heard good things about it. I'm only 5 months in so I'm sticking to the basics right now.