Long Curl / Short Curl Pattern | What to Expect With Your Locs | Microlocs | Sisterlocs

[@kmichelletaylor]

I'm two weeks into microlocs with 3C/4A hair (two-strand twists), and you've explained exactly why my locs are so curly and frizzy and unlike most I've seen online or in-person. Thank you!

[@renaissancewoman100]

I'm getting mine at the end of the month. I have 3c/4a fine hair. How did your appointment go?

[@Elynne1]

Agreed! I’m also 3C/4A and she described mine to the TEE. I’m 6 months in. I wonder how long we have to braid and band to shampoo

[@EnToiBeauty]

Once you hair starts to bud (close), you can stop banding.

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are so welcome! Glad this video helped.

[@10mtcolli]

I don't know if I'm loose or short curl pattern. I just got microlocs last Sun. Yes, I slippage on the back row.

[@ChocolateMelanin]

This video was so helpful. I started with long past my shoulder length loose curl pattern. My hair frizzed up like candy floss, shrunk about 5” to the back of my neck, then it tangled up & married itself to other locs at the front of my head. I had slippage in my nape area. It was hard to go through that process. I will be 8 months loc’d on 30th November & I do not regret it one bit. The frizz has calmed down, but I like a bit of frizz, it give my locs volume & no more tangles. I have curly ends which I like very much. My hair has grown about 4” & now I’m at shoulder length. Keep up the great work you are doing sis 💕 Thank you for all the knowledge 😊

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you. I'm just picturing your hair going from shoulder length to neck length. Shrinkage will have you reconsider your whole life 😆 but the process is beautiful

[@arvyarvy4242]

very detailed great video. i dont braid and band but experienced no slippage i am seven months in now and you can hardly see the two strand twist pattern i started of with i have very hgh porosity like my hair is usually 70% dry by the time i get out the shower and thats with no towelling i always say my hair was meant to be loced the only regret i have is not starting out earlier all the money time an effort i spent as a loose natural,better late than never this is a beautiful journey and i fall more in love with my locs everyday.

[@EnToiBeauty]

That is awesome! Locs are a beautiful journey.

[@feeneishia73]

Man, this is so helpful to this newbie!!!

[@EnToiBeauty]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@Seeingisntbelieving]

I have 4A hair and it’s wild🤣🤣🤣!! Whewww definitely trying my patience!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Oh yes girl. Be patient with it. It can't help itself

[@Bama4life615]

Love this video full of information i didn't know. I am a month into my microloc journey and i absolutely love it.

[@EnToiBeauty]

I am glad you found it helpful!

[@cynthiabrewer266]

You are an awesome educator!! Love your channel.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you so much!

[@teresaharrison8728]

Very detailed information. I just started my loc journey and will continue to follow you. Thank you!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thanks for watching

[@dessie4220]

OMG!!! You answered all my questions. I have 3c in the front of my head/4a hair in the back. I kept wondering why I was getting so much frizz with my 2 strand twist and why it wasn't looking like my hair crush who has a 4b/4c hair type. Thank you so much again. New subbie!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you and welcome!

[@Errasidelic]

this is so educational. i hope to get locs soon and this really provided me a lot of insight on what to expect

[@EnToiBeauty]

You will enjoy your locs. Don't delay!

[@JoyofKnitting]

Such a great and informative video. I'm nearly three years in and o' boy---what a journey!! I'm a loose curl pattern. I didn't realize how loose until I chose Sisterlocs. Six months after my install COVID hit. I did not see my SL Practitioner for one year. During that time, I taught myself via KZbin University...Thank God for our community--how to retie. With netflix, wine, and my vape (Cali girl). Whew, it was a journey. Fast forward, I now have knots, bunching, slippage--you name it near the end of my locs. I'm a prime example of every consideration for a loose curl pattern mentioned in your video. My Practitioner helped straighten things out and I can now properly retie. This video would have been a godsend as I would not have freaked out with confusion re bunching, slippage, how to correct locs---etc. So, Thank you! Quick question....what are your thoughts regarding adding knots to prevent unraveling of locs for those with a loose curl pattern. Happy Sunday!

[@EnToiBeauty]

So glad things worked out. As far as knots, I don't encourage them as it hinders the retightening process. Sometimes locs get stuck and snag when you try to pull them thru.

[@JoyofKnitting]

@@EnToiBeauty Got it. I guess the best I can hope for is continual braiding and banding. Love your channel!.

[@mcclendonmd09]

Your knowledge is very helpful, thank you so much!!🙌🏾

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome

[@joannwaters8791]

This was such an informative video and provided clear, complete explanations of why your hair does what it does. It would be an excellent video for those folks beginning the loc journey. I have a much better understanding of what has gone on with my hair and what I can continue to expect going forward. I recall my loctitian mentioning that I have a loose curl pattern, but I never understood how it would affect the development of locs. I also realize that I have high porosity hair explaining why I need to moisturize (or at least feel that I need to) my hair daily. I will definitely recommend this to anyone I know who's considering starting a loc journey. Thank you so much.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you for sharing. Yes, please share because a lot of people don't know and get frustrated on the journey and some give up, sadly.

[@thobekagoba8397]

I really was contemplating stopping this journey coz of how my hair looked. But this video has restored my faith and put into perspective why my locs are like this. Thank you so much!! ❤

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're so welcome! I am so glad you are continuing on your loc journey!

[@tinafuller6589]

This was absolutely wonderful! It’s like you looked at my hair personally! I was feeling some kinda way about my hair thinking I was doing something wrong 😂! This really helped me understand my starter 3b-4a hair! Thanks!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're so welcome! 😊

[@kstarrstyle]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! Girl I was wondering why I kept experiencing slippage. I have a long/lose curl pattern with probably about 2 or 3 different textures on my head. I have honestly LOVED my journey so far even with the slippage. But, I must admit I welcome frizzy, untamed , voluminous hair. I'm about 7 months in my journey and so far have been very well pleased. This video was solo informative. Keep dropping knowledge! It is much APPRECIATED!!!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are so welcome! I like my frizzy locs too because I need volume.

[@SimpleeKomplex]

It took me a while to get past the luster of your skin ✨️🤎 to listen to the invaluable information you shared!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Aww thank you. I started my videos with makeup on but then I realized that if I have to wait on a full face of makeup before doing a video, then I wouldn't post often. I just figured you guys would much appreciate the content so I just needed to post... with or without makeup.

[@coolbreezy7176]

Your so knowledgeable, thanks for sharing!! Love your videos.

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are so welcome!

[@nellybee4639]

Love your spirit. You are very knowledgeable about locs. I recently did a big chop to start a second loc journey with microlocs.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Awesome! Wishing you well on your loc journey💙

[@AShasa35]

I am 6 months into my microlocs journey. I am loving the hair freedom. Why didn't I do this sooner.🤔 Your locs are so pretty. I like your hair cut. Long hair is nice but I want to wear my mature locs in a nice shoulder length or above hair style. That's my hair goal. Thanks for the great information you provide in your videos! I watch them as soon as they drop.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Aww, thank you so much for the support🥰

[@cynthiaholland13]

That's my goal too

[@asoldiersdream]

Your videos are so informative, thank you so much! I am in the research stage of my micro loc journey. I’m getting excited while exploring all the pros and cons in the different locking stages.

[@MsSocialC]

very informative! thank you!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are welcome!

[@CTardy51]

Thank you for your information! I’m looking toward to getting Microlocs in the near future and you helped me out a lot

[@EnToiBeauty]

Awesome! Glad I could help!

[@marilynriggins4185]

Always helpful content!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad to hear it!😊

[@kimberlylatham8320]

This was so helpful. Thank you.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Anytime!

[@CHERONMICHELLE]

Your content is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Aww, thank you🥰

[@lakishatoy4506]

I really appreciate your videos and all the information they provide. I have been researching as i have been perming my hair since high school. i will be 48 soon and I've work it in braids for a few months while looking at everything I could get my hands on. Now I am ready to begin the sister loc journey.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes, come on over to the loc side.

[@youngg4real31]

Appreciate so much you sharing this information and your energy. Please keep videos coming😊

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you🥰🥰🥰

[@secretkeke8906]

This was great information!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad you think so!🥰

[@c.lashalle4563]

thank you as I am preparing for my loc journey. You are so helpful!!! 😀

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad I can help🤗

[@nadiaboirard8392]

Thank you for clearing up hair pattern. My journey seems a little better now. I am a loose long curl hair.

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome! Enjoy the Journey!

[@Mxhellga]

I have so much bunching but I love it, gives it character ✨

[@EnToiBeauty]

Bunching isn't all bad so I'm glad you're loving yours. I like the volume mine gives

[@jamesbennett8637]

Depending on whether your curl pattern is long or short, how much can you expect your mature locks to expand in relation to the size they were when originally installed?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Usually double its original size

[@IwannaGotoGGhouse]

Thank you for this!!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're so welcome!

[@paulapennington3818]

My SisterLocs just made 2 years in March, not fully locked yet but I knew it was going to take a long time for my hair to lock. I’m loving my locs and my journey. I’m so blessed to have a patient loctician, I’m a loose curl and experience everything you talked about. Luckily I have very little slippage and I still braid and band. I take pride in showing off my 2 fully locked locs…

[@EnToiBeauty]

Congrats to you making it to year two! I love it when people embrace every aspect of their loc journey.

[@jackson12802]

I’m happy I came across this comment. I have a looser curl pattern. I’m 15 months out and not locked and frizzy

[@fatimamanneh9432]

Lol everyone in the loose natural hair community talk sh** about how difficult it is to take care of 4c loose natural hair now with locs I am happy I have it I can wait 2 to 3 months before I need to retighten my new growth stays in the locs plus my hair was fully loc’d at 7 months even though I started with braids

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes, one of the advantages of tight curl pattern, you loc quick

[@aleshathompson4376]

I said, this is the way our hair is meant to be worn! Thank u God for my nappy hair! Started my journey 9/22!

[@sandrabennett9243]

Can I come see you for a consultation? I’m in MD. Loc for almost 2 yrs, but struggling with bunching, slippage due to fine, soft hair. Your videos have been very helpful.

[@cynthiaholland13]

I love this!!!!❤❤

[@cynthiaholland13]

I love this!!!!❤❤

[@NkechiAnaedobe_Assa]

Thanks a lot! I’m barely 3 weeks and had a number of questions and this video is one of the most informative on starter sister locs I’ve seen ❤️❤️❤️

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruthie2160]

I watched one other video of yours, and immediately subscribed to your channel. I love how informative you are. I am 8 months in with diy microlocs (2-strand twists w/ interlocking) and I have about a handful of locs that have loc'd, and those are mainly the ones that get wet when showering, since I've learned to leave my hair down so the steam could relax my locs. I think my loose curl pattern is type 4, but my hair is fine, so I've been thinking of trying the saltwater method (1 tsp of seasalt to 1 c of water in a spray bottle). Hopefully it'll speed it along. I love my journey and process but I definitely have HIH syndrome 🤦🏾‍♀️ and still experience slippage and random unraveling on some. I do use a clarifying shampoo when washing but only wash once every few weeks, and use a spray bottle with leave-conditioner and water almost daily. What would you recommend to help my hair to loc faster?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you so much for supporting my channel. This video share my 5 tips for locking faster kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5yqhKqsmKqkedk If you need a loc tightening spray, I have one on my website or you can continue to make your own. Either one is fine entoibeauty.com/beauty-%26-wellness-shop

[@clearmelody8255]

Loved this video. It was very informative! I'm starting my loc journey on 4/24, with micro comb coils. I have fine, high density hair, with a medium curl pattern. Should I try to get a certain number of locs or just consider size of what I want my mature locs to look like? Thanks again for what you do!!

[@adnaloy9025]

Thank you very much! Very informative! I have several textures on my head. I am about to install my own microlocs soon.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Wonderful! You can do it!

[@twylals78]

This video is on point!!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you!🥰

[@Leezy_Taughtme]

I have a loose curl pattern I been in my journey for 6 months and my hair is definitely taking its time to loc, I am workin on my patience and trying to trust the process, however like u said I do think my locs are gonna be thick n beautiful! Ppl compliment me all the time n make me feel better bout my process, this video has educated me a lot thank u ❤

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome love

[@faithcyrus6939]

Your knowledge base is so vast WOW . Would you ever consider doing an online selfpaced course one day?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you! Yes, ma'am.

[@laurenpope7891]

Thanks ❤

[@KenNyeBurton]

I absolutely love your video’s you give so much knowledge and depth of different subjects, it is helping me to be a better trainee. Do you do any mentoring?

[@EnToiBeauty]

aww, I'm so glad! Yes, I do offer mentorship/coaching. Visit my website and book a consultation so we can discuss your needs and go from there.

[@drekiab]

So informative. I'm a loose low density and my hair is so frizzy, I was getting discouraged. I started my loc journey March 16th. This information helps soooooo much. Thank you congrats on your 3k.

[@EnToiBeauty]

You got this! okay? Thank you!

[@avril_138]

As a D.I.Y'er(1yr Microloc'd; 250ish)..I really wished that I saw videos like this when starting. It would have saved me from constantly messing with my hair. This was very informative! I want to hear more on this topic! Thank you for all you are doing!

[@EnToiBeauty]

You are welcome!

[@luvlee344]

Thank you for explaining in detail. I have microlocs and I’m 9 months in and my hair is soft and I have so much frizz at the root. My loctician keeps telling me to be patient😖 lol. I am enjoying my journey and hair freedom though 😍

[@EnToiBeauty]

That's amazing! Yes, please be patient because it is truly a wonderful journey🤗

[@fd8481]

Thank you very much for the information I appreciate it

[@EnToiBeauty]

Anytime 😊

[@phillyjawnlolo089]

I see what you're saying. My dyi microtwist locs reverted back to curls 3 times within 5 mos. I finally broke down and crocheted every last one of them 😅

[@EnToiBeauty]

Wow! Glad you found a solution that worked for you.

[@satchiebabe6052]

I started doing the same to my sister loc because it’s curling back into it self. I have use a pulling technique to straighten it and try to stop 🛑 it from bulging in places because I want a smooth loc.

[@yaqar3689]

Hi! I have a long, loose curl pattern. I searched for a video like this. I’m glad I found it because I was feeling desperate! I was beginning to think I needed to cut mine out and start over. It’s so frizzy! I have slippage and my ends are super curly. I’m not complaining, but I was wondering if I was doing something wrong with my locs. Thanks for making this video.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Glad it was helpful!

[@felicemartin5925]

Great info 👍

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you

[@shakeriat100]

I appreciate this video ❤

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you

[@treseb5194]

I feel like I've watched so many Loc videos in search of this one right here!! Very informative. Still nervous about making the decision.

[@EnToiBeauty]

That feeling is natural but you'll love it once you get it.

[@queleene84]

I know some of us can have multiple curl patterns on our heads in different sections. But do you know about having different texture from root to tip? When I cut my hair short, I was surprised by the texture, because it wasn't as kinky, but as I grew it back out, the texture was more what I was used to coily kinky. A lot of shrinkage, etc. In my loc journey, I have what you described with the marrying at the roots because it seems to be looser, but the length of the loc operates the way you described for the short curl pattern.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes, you can have different textures along the shaft of the hair. The root can be one texture while the ends something different.

[@AbbigaileT]

Hey I have 3c hair and there’s not much content catered to my texture. Do you have any advice on size (number of locs) and the method of locing best suited to me based on your experience?

[@EnToiBeauty]

I will definitely be doing more videos on your hair type. I will

[@gospelhawkingtvshow7356]

Super thanks

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you🥰😊

[@ranellaflowers9156]

Thanks so much for your loc information. I’m 18 months Sisterloc’d with fine thin loose curl low density hair. Loving my journey but my hair is taking forever to loc. I’m experiencing slippage and bunching after I colored my hair. I love the frizz cause I don’t like scalpiness. Hopefully at 24 months I will be 3/4 loc’d lol.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Trust me, it'll eventually loc.

[@MsPepsi220]

This was soo good me and my girls have locs and you are right my 3c baby hair is frizzy wants to marry and is text book my natural blonde daughter hair different all together she has low porosity but she locked faster than all of us. I’m 18 months in she is barely a year and she has been locked before her first year. It’s crazy my 3c hair is so fluffy and voluminous. But I appreciate all our locs

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yep, it'll all be different

[@ayaimani606]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this, thank you! Will tight high porosity hair ever thicken up as much as other textures? Even tho I have somewhat high density (but fine to medium strands), I’m afraid my locs aren’t ever going to look much bigger/fuller than they already are bc of how my hair compacts on itself. I have a little under 200 twists (starter locs) installed about a month ago. I started with about 10 inches of hair. I have a tight curl pattern (4a/b), high shrinkage and high porosity (naturally high porosity, my hair is very healthy- I have no color or heat damage. my hair has always just been like this and multiple beauticians have told me so). I have no slippage which I figured I wouldn’t bc I never did wearing twists in the past. My hair stays in the twists very easily even after washing and wetting. EXCEPT for a very small 3c section in the back. Very silky, loose and soft compared to the rest of my hair. Lots of bunching, lots of slippage. Lots of tangles just like your video says. I already knew that would be the case with that hair. Also even as a loose natural that hair LOOKS fuller even tho it’s not. As a loose natural most if my hair only looked super full when blow dried and/or products to help it stay stretched and swell up (humectants, butters). I’m just thinking with locs it’s won’t have the full look I want.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Since you started with twist, it will get more compacted and denser. So it will not swell more than what it is. That's if you're interlocking for maintenance.

[@mignonetteb1678]

Thanks so much for your videos! So informative. Does curl pattern come into play when it comes to how much or little locks swell?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes it does! Great question

[@bornwithclass2365]

So I have fine strange but very dense hair with very tight curls. I want a very full look. How many locs with you recommend? My previous locs I had 67 and even tho ppl thought I had way more then I did it wasn’t to the fullness I desire.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Since you want fuller locs, have you thought about getting microlocs with 1/2 inch parting size? That will give you volume (more than what you had) and you'd end up with about roughly 200 locs depending on the size of your head. If you have a small head, the 3/8 inch parting size would be good too.

[@tryneedasongs]

I loved the information you provided in this video. Your videos have been recommended to me several times so I finally subscribed. Thank you for this video. I started my DIY two strands twist about 5 months ago. Some of the twists are thin & others are small/med. I re-twist the roots. I have never re-tied before bc I really couldn't get the 2/4 point rotations. Do you think I can try the re-tie method since I've been re-twisting or continue with re-twist? How does the crochet re-tie method work?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes, you can switch to retie instead of twist.

[@tryneedasongs]

@@EnToiBeauty Thank you for your response.

[@sasu1230]

Love the education you’re providing. I’ll be 2 years in December and because of the frizz I have been thinking of cutting my locks and parting ways. I have loose curl pattern 😔 and some of my ends are thick, I guess that’s due to bunching. So how can I fix the thick ends?

[@EnToiBeauty]

Oh no! Don't part ways. Please give your hair a chance. Since you're 2 years in, it might still be condensing/compacting. And if that's the case, the frizz will simmer down a bit but it may still be frizzy a bit because of your curl pattern. If the thick ends are soft, you can crochet them to smooth it out, if it's hard then you can cut them. This is what I did for one of my clients who didn't want the fat ends anymore kzbin.info/www/bejne/in-alXajnrBjma8

[@sasu1230]

@@EnToiBeauty thank you so much for replying. I will try hang in there

[@drekiab]

Continue the process I know your hair is beautiful!!!!

[@thelordisgood62]

I also noticed looser curl is more bumpy and lumpy looking when it’s locked I kinda don’t like it that much and that’s the hair type I have. Will that ever change or will it always remain that way I have starter locs with lots of slippage and bunching. I used to get irritated and try to pull my bunching apart because it didn’t look like it was matting correctly or uniformly but now I know why I guess it’s normal from what you explained

[@cynthiabrewer266]

I’m new to learning about locs. How long does it take for locs to fully mature? I’ve been natural for a long time but primarily just do two strand twist and twist outs. Strongly considering locs . Trying to educate myself.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Well, you've come to the right channel to learn all that you can about locs. It takes about 6 months to 2 years to fully loc. The span of time depends on texture, process, etc.

[@nikkij_2383]

Love all the info. you give us. Question for you. What do you mean when you say grooming at the beginning of this video??? Thanks for sharing. I really look forward to watching your videos. You help have a clear understanding of the loc process.😉

[@EnToiBeauty]

Thank you! Grooming is when you trim the loose hairs around the strand of the loc. Another remedy for reducing frizz. I don't groom often but when I perform that service, I'll be sure to record it.

[@nikkij_2383]

@@EnToiBeauty Oh, okay I think you mean like when you get box braids with added hair and once the whole head is complete the individual braid frizzy’s get cut???? Only it’s with locs?

[@EnToiBeauty]

@@nikkij_2383 exactly!

[@twilamorrell5870]

Love my coily ends but at 6mths they looking dry ; do you need to do anything for maintenance of the coily ends or just leave them alone

[@EnToiBeauty]

Just leave them alone.

[@barbarapeller]

I have 4c fine hair that is waist-length and are wanting to start locs. My reasoning is due to my health. I have nerve compression in my neck which makes it difficult to now twist and braid my hair. I have been natural for over twelve years and have not had any kind of heat, NONE on my hair. One other question, my hair and scalp are VERY dry, I use Shea Butter with oils on my hair about two to three times a week, I also either oil my scalp with almond oil (my scalp loves it) or hair grease, can I still use this when I start my journey? I also mist my hair daily with Aleo Vera juice, with a leave-in conditioner, almond oil, and other essential oils. Thanks for any advice I have been trying to watch all of your videos, I have probably watched fifty videos on locs lol! But you seem to make more sense and explain things better, I will sub.

[@EnToiBeauty]

We do not recommend any oils or creamy leave-in conditioners when you start your locs. Once your locs are mature, then you'll have more freedom with oiling your scalp and hair. Whomever you find to lock your hair will be able to guide you more once they see your hair.

[@Jorib3]

Thanks for the video? Where are you located😊♥️

[@EnToiBeauty]

Snellville, GA

[@sarah_d.o.z.]

How do we repair the holes i. 2 months in my sisterlocks journey

[@Ethel-b2p]

Where are you located 🎉🎉🎉

[@Vanextia]

Thanks that is so True! I have Loose pattern and every retie was a nightmare bécause my roots were marrying with thé others around. How would you recommand to deal with my consultant was very heavy handed and and just broke them to separate it was really painful

[@EnToiBeauty]

Maybe try getting your hair retie when it's wet. Less painful when separating.

[@ChristkingdomAboveQA]

Yes! I shared you and am thankful for you sharing so much, the frizzy, i’m thinking at the growth of my hair I’m experiencing more frizzies! I love the natural that’s been me the last 10+ but what’s good for the frizzies? Thanks 6/23/22 7:50 am***

[@EnToiBeauty]

I will definitely so a video for frizz because I get a lot of questions about it and the response is different base on texture and loc maturity. Video coming soon🤗

[@BloomVitC]

I have a tight curl pattern my locs are locking at the very top the first 2 inches but no locking below that. Is this how the locking process is supposed to work from top to bottom? I was under the impression it would start to lock evenly all over. I’m 10 months loc’d

[@Aneducator57]

Ty❤

[@EnToiBeauty]

You're welcome!

[@camara1194]

My hair is 3a hair and i’m very annoyed because i’ve been told by a lot of black women thati don’t have sisterlocks nor am i loc’d at all because i don’t have thick 4a hair. i constantly have to explain that i’m biracial. so glad you have this to explain this.

[@arlise89]

Must be the exception because my daughter has a tight curl pattern (4c) no heart damage, no chemicals. She has been loc'd 3 years and her hair is still pretty frizzy. Her ends are the only part that's not close to or fully loc'd. But we did start with 14in hair.

[@EnToiBeauty]

There are always outliers

[@brownlexi]

I have a loose curl pattern but my shrinkage is crazy. Curly but it makes my hair look super short.

[@nberger6984]

I’m assuming type 3 is loose and 4 is short? Trying to figure out where I’ll fall as 4a.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Correct. 4a is in-between

[@gabrielwhite9130]

Is there a certain style/size you recommend for loose curled, low porosity, high density hair?

[@EnToiBeauty]

are you referring to loc size and the type of locs?

[@PerspectivesbyBella]

I’m finally happy about my kinky tight curls, finally see the advantage of this. God don’t make mistakes, nahhhh

[@EnToiBeauty]

@PerspectivesbyBella no, he doesn't

[@Divine__Hala]

I’m 3c/4a and I did braid locs because I knew coils and two strands was gone fall right on out. Im definitely getting matting roots, bunching ends and hair coming out my braids it’s giving frizz lol im tryna leave it alone and not keep interlocking too soon

[@EnToiBeauty]

What size parts do you have, and how often do you interlock? Usually, the roots start to mat when there's a lot of new growth. And if the ends of your locs are braided to the end, it shouldn't be bunching. But if your ends are open, then it'll bunch up

[@Scrubsfordays_withMia]

How do you know your pattern?

[@wictonaye21]

What about loose curl patterns and low porosity if you use kinky bulk hair extensions ? Does that affect the loc time?

[@EnToiBeauty]

If used throughout the strand, it will help the locking process. But be very careful with extensions (tension, weight, etc.)

[@latoniaharmon2623]

What is a grooming? (You mentioned about the 2:13 mark)

[@EnToiBeauty]

Grooming is when you trim the stray hairs around the loc strand just like the braiders do with braids.

[@latoniaharmon2623]

@@EnToiBeauty oh ok... thanks

[@arnitabatts4095]

Can you change curl patterns?

[@EnToiBeauty]

There are different things and situations that can alter your curl pattern, but the quick answer is no. You can change it by relaxing it, pressing it, coloring it, or putting a texturizer on it, but your new growth will be the same. Hope that makes sense.

[@muziklives101]

I recognize that because my locks have been started with two strand My locks are mimicking somebody with a looser curl pattern Because my hair is been in this two strands state for so long

[@felita64]

Good Morning ☀️ Not to sure if I got a short or long pattern cause I started my journey with dye but I’m two years in and I still have slippers in the front with the gray and on just one side (left) not a lot but a few and want to color it and my color is blonde so my question Is I guess why can’t I have both how long do you think I should wait asking a professor don’t want red and burgundy????💕 like I said now I still have slippers and two years in and the started dye at the popping off love my locs but listen to you and another lady I’m learning a lot but blonde is the color for me how long???

[@EnToiBeauty]

You definitely want to wait till your hair is completely locd. I know you may love blonde but your hair may not love the bleach hence why it's breaking. Definitely talk to your consultant to get help as I would need to do a thorough hair analysis to be able to advise you. Whoever, is currently working on your hair would know best. Sorry, I couldn't be more helpful.

[@bab542]

Can i cut of the bunching

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes, you can, but make sure to braid and band before shampooing to prevent the ends from unraveling and bunch up again. You can do braidouts and twist outs to keep the ends from bunching.

[@newtonsthirdlaw121]

I have a question. I have some straight pieces in my hair (they’re hereditary, not heat damaged 🥴). They’re right up front. Any advice for “hiding” those until they begin to lock? They drive me nuts. I just started my microlock journey on Tuesday!

[@EnToiBeauty]

Welcome to the loc side. I would do twistouts or braidouts to help them blend in with the others.

[@TheKraftyKell]

I know this post is relatively old but what has been your experience with gray microlocs? Are they more difficult to maintain.

[@SB-gp1zk]

is this information my loctician will give me during my consultation because I really don't know my pattern or porosity. I think I'm 4a/4b but idk. I know when my hair was short and I wanted Senegalese Twist the girl was worried my braid may slip out but it didn't.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Every consultant is different so I don't know.

[@jacmac0214]

Keep educating us your helping me understand my loose curl pattern sisterlock journey 🫶🏾

[@EnToiBeauty]

I'm so glad!

[@Sunny-b4q]

If you never had a bad reaction from a hair dye In the past, do you still have to do the allergy test? Even if it's not the same dye you used in the past.

[@EnToiBeauty]

That would probably be up to your loctician/stylist.

[@tulanifoy1071]

Is there an interlock pattern that’s better for high porosity 4a/3c (looser curl) hair? When I had Sisterlocs 10+ years ago, I experienced everything you are saying - fluffiness, fuzziness and lots of slippage. Days after a retie, you couldn’t even tell I had a retie. I ended up cutting them - I feel the wrong pattern was being used because my hair is very deceiving, lol. Now that I am considering DIY microlocs, I’m wondering how much of these issues I can avoid with the right pattern.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Those issues will pretty much be the same because your curl pattern is the same. However, slippage can be prevented/managed. Doing a 4 pattern will help reduce slippage because it's a tighter pattern. Hope that helps💙

[@tulanifoy1071]

En Toi Beauty thank you!

[@EnToiBeauty]

@@tulanifoy1071 you're welcome!

[@valoriekornegay3804]

Can someone with a relaxer get micro locs I went back to the creamy crack because I couldn’t find anyone in my area that did micro locs and now I regret getting a perm.

[@EnToiBeauty]

Yes, you can. You'll need at least 1.5 inch of new growth to start.

[@sunnyb1563]

I have a question: My curl pattern is loose. Do I qualify for microlocs? Do they cause thinning?

[@shannac.wilson9031]

What if you don’t want the ends to lock😊

[@EnToiBeauty]

Condition them to keep them open

[@cynthiaholland13]

The shrinkage of 4C is really outrageous. It was armpit length loose. In one month, it's by my ears in the front, at my neck in the back. 😮😮😂

[@EnToiBeauty]

@cynthiaholland13 yeah, it's crazy