MICROLOCS 2.5 YEARS UPDATE | I CUT MY HAIR, LOSING LOCS, UPDATED MAINTENANCE, LENGTH CHECK & MORE

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much for watching! Please don’t forget to give this hideous thumbs up and leave any questions you have below! ❤

[@mayowaonayo]

Honestly your microlocs are one of the best looking I've come across.

[@Ifeyinwa]

You're so kind, thank you Mayowa!

[@NellieDWrites892]

I’ll be locked for 2 years in August. I’ve lost 4 sisterlocks. I was devastated. My loctician said losing locks is no big deal. She also says it part of the process. If she’s not worried, I’m not gonna worry either.

[@Ifeyinwa]

My Loctician had the SAME response - hair grows back, we'll be ok!

[@nellinblue33]

Your hair ALWAYS looks so nice.

[@flowers2127]

My fellow 9jia sis, as someone who has mirco Locs for 7 years, I can not stress pls pls pay attention to your hair line. The longer the locs grow the more strain it will have on that particular area

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much for the advice - I will do!

[@ebonisterling5728]

Hey sis, what about layering the locs?

[@ThePurpleElephantt]

How do you prevent that? It’s the reason I cut my traditional Locs after 12 years but now I’m ready to start over with microlocs

[@ms.virgo82187]

I will be 2-years microlocs Sept 7th and I started with two strand twists. When I had my est I didn't have any hair in the front hairline about 2-3". So my locs basically started behind my ears. Now after using the hairclub system since Jan 2024 my hairline has grown tremendously and my loctician was able to est new baby locs in the front about 20 plus now. I keep forgetting to braid and band when I wash and all the baby locs slipped😅. So now I have an afro in the front. My loctician couldn't believe how it grew because I was bald in the front. Love your hair girl! ❤

[@krimezofkolor4683]

I lost one loc and almost cried . I saved it since it’s the first one I lost . I’m 11 months in almost to a year 🎉 locs are life changing

[@infinitecreationsbys]

Your hair is beautiful! Congratulations on 2.5 years locked!🎉

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much!!

[@locshine_t]

Your locs have become so thick now! I love it, so much more volume and the lenght is lenghting! Yess girlll

[@rose-maycoma8722]

All I have to say is you are hair crush goals!!!

[@Ifeyinwa]

You're so kind, thank you lovely!

[@The.Anyamah]

The way your hair looks so good! I miss my locs! I’m going back to it soon

[@alyannan2845]

Wow! Your hair looks beautiful! Having a hard time with patience but your loc vlogs are really helpful because I have a very similar hair type as yours.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww thank you lovely!

[@LisePlansandJournals]

I’m in month #2 microlocd so still very much a noob😂 But when you first did yours it was part of my decision to start looking into doing it. Best decision ever.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awwww I remember your username from ages ago! That's so exciting!

[@VW1801]

That is interesting about the white bulbs. I thought it was pieces of lint

[@chicfini]

This is what black beautiful is. BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤❤❤

[@beautywithinsherry7141]

I remember the shed hair bulbs being visible when I had locs. I used to dye my hair so it wasn't as noticeable. I believe using henna is more natural, and may work for you. I can see these bulbs with my daughters locs, buts she's only 8, so dye is not an option, plus she hasn't noticed them yet. It would be great to hear from loc lady you mentioned about her views on visible hair roots, how to protect hair locs when swimming and when to incorporate conditioner (should it be diluted). My daughter from birth has a very thin hairline so im very careful to not make the edges tight they're more carefree looking.

[@marybush5161]

As usual my most favorite vlogs of yours is when you talk about your Locs and your process, l’m always learning something new about this journey…Can’t wait to see my Locs gain length, and I know it’s going to take patience…As always your Locs are ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, Congratulations on your 2.5 years 💕👍👍

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much lovely 💕

[@oluseyisegun5706]

Beautiful. I am planning on getting locs and this is length I'd like to keep them at. I don't want it any longer.

[@nothandondlovuraw7388]

Your locs are absolutely beautiful

[@michaelako3755]

Looking good and healthy! I’ll be 3 years loced end of September and it’s crazy how the time flies!

[@tamikathomas916]

Hey there! Thanks for the update! I just made one year and I am sooooo in love with my locs; can't wait to reach your length! My question is - At around 15.58 when you are giving us in upclose view, I noticed little baby locs on your left side at the crown. Are those newly established locs from new hair growth around the hairline or new locs from previously cut or damaged locs?

[@secretkeke8906]

Speaking of humbling, you just taught me how to pronounce my favorite shampoo(Ouia). I love it as well 😂❤

[@jab0623]

Your locs are gorgeous Ifeyinwa!!!❤❤❤

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much lovely!

[@mieshaames7039]

Thank you so much for this information!❤

[@lindacantonlc]

Your crown looks Amazing Queen ❤

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much!

[@edwickbaboe]

I can’t wait for my locs to get to this stage

[@TheWellnessAbbey]

Absolutely beautiful locs!!!

[@anaghayuba4479]

Just beautiful!

[@iderric27]

Thanks for sharing such vital tips when it comes to reties, moisture and shampooing. I’m almost 2 years est microlocs with fine hair. The less I do w my locs, I notice the better they thrive! 😊 I only shampoo every 2-weeks and I stop using conditioner. Btw, love your channel 🥰

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much! Locs definitely like to be left alone!

[@LatoyaLlab]

Good morning, your hair journey inspired me. I’ve had my locs for 15 mos now.🙂

[@I_amMiriamC]

Hi 👋 watching from North Carolina!! Love your videos. I keep missing g your Live videos 😢. Nevertheless I literally can watch them over and over!! lol.

[@cherylwalker5302]

Absolutely stunning 🎉

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much!

[@SeyramDodoo]

Beautiful locks you got there.Please how often do you dye your locks and with what brand of hair dye do you use.

[@Tinylocsofficial]

Beautiful!!❤

[@helenrichards4866]

Love your hair 😍. I’m going to install my micro Locs next Monday! When I found your videos I got the final inspiration that I need to finally make the decision. Can you please ask your loctitian an advice on how to maintain scalp and hair hydrated without messing up your Locs in the early stages? I appreciate it ❤

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww yay! Congratulations and I will do!

[@maiyshafullen7244]

your hair is beautiful!! do you know what size your locs/parts were when installed?

[@MsNperson18]

Great video! Thank you.

[@amarismccullough8602]

I been loc almost 5 years now .I been having scalp problems and my hair is also pretty long now so my Loctician advise me to wash my hair every week now my dermatologist agree also . My Loctician also said I can start using conditioner now on my scalp to help with the health of my hair and because I have color hair. Moreover there is a conditioner on Amazon made just for Locs and it has great reviews it’s also good for color hair it called MFL and again it’s on Amazon they also have many other hair products made for locs too

[@nursemyka6900]

Omg you and Kendra Kenshay look alike....so gorgeous 😍

[@dee5708]

Hey Ifeyinwa, lovely update! I wanted to ask how you plan on handling washing with your newly installed locs on the hairline, will you be braiding and banding everything or still wash as normal?

[@Ifeyinwa]

My Loctician told me to braid and band but watch the vlog coming up this Sunday, I shared what I ACTUALLY did lol

[@I_amMiriamC]

Hi 👋 watching from North Carolina!! Love your videos. I keep missing g your Live videos 😢. Nevertheless I literally can watch them over and over!! lol. I tried the microlocs for about 3 months and combed them out because of the tension. I couldn’t take it! My hair is medium fine and I had nightmares of no edges!! lol. Maybe I will try again at some point.

[@AligningHer]

Your hair is beautiful! My est was 1/14/2024! My hair is doing great! Had one mishap recently where I cut one loc taking down a style but consultant was able to repair it. I like how full your hair has gotten! And the length is nice too!!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you lovely!

[@krystinasainte-cupidon7197]

Thank you so much for this video, I've learned alot and related alot to it! I'm 1.5 years into my journey and It's thought me alot so far Question: Do I use the rosewater instead of water? or do I use both? Thank you for letting me know !

[@Moriri_By_TshepiB]

I would very much like to hair your locations opinion on micro/sisterlocs on chemically texturised hair (retaining a curl pattern), not bone straight. How she would advise maintaining same and the pros and cons if any.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Will add to the list! Thank you!!

[@woolous6127]

I’m going to be 2 months locked on July 19 but i just wanted to say your locs are gorgeous

[@honeybee7855]

Your locs are ssoooo soooo beautiful, I wish mine were as thick as yours ❤

[@luziabento4379]

What is your hair type. You hair is goals btw 🫶🏾

[@nothandondlovuraw7388]

Hi Sisi loved the video. I'm at 2 years as well and only now also noticing the length. Perhaps its something about the 2 year mark or when the locs ate full matured and they start to drop. Whatever it is😅im so happy to reach that point. I did my locs on waistlength hair and my hair shrunk so much people were asking me if i cut my hair

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

Beautiful locs! I make my daily mist but I've used that Rosewater & Glycerin spray on my microlocs and it is great! I'll be 4yrs on my microlocs journey in October and ppl ask if i have extensions too....guess cause the length

[@LisePlansandJournals]

Did you do that same spray in the beginning? I want to use something similar but glycerin makes my hair even softer than it already is and I’m scared it’ll stall the locing process. I’m in month 2.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Lol hey twin!

[@Ifeyinwa]

I would stay away from humectants (like glycerin) with starter locs. A pure rosewater spray would be great though!

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

@Ifeyinwa Agreed! I just started using Glycerin in my DIY mist this year

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

@LisePlansandJournals No in the beginning my loctician suggested I use water w/ rosemary essential oil or aloe vera juice

[@adejokeadekunle1009]

Did you add hair extensions or you start naturally?

[@CreativeMedicine7]

Nah sis, us traditional loc’d girlies have fun with our locs. I’ve been loc’d since 2019 and sis the chocolate is chocolatey hahaha. But I love your micro locs. Great video ❤

[@fresherthanu011]

Hi sis! thank you for sharing. I dont have locs but recently Mille has been under investigation because their products have been causing hair loss. So, maybe look into that oil product your using from them.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you for sharing! Its so tricky and I'm not sure what to believe about that story. I saw the owner released a statement saying none of the ingredients have changed and I honestly have only had positive experiences with it so far

[@miss4b4c]

Try henna for a natural hair dye. Makes your hair darker and turns the grays orange/red.

[@SharonMalonza]

Your locs are so lovely. I feel like they sit quite similarly to mine (they’ll be 2 years old next month) :) Does that mean you are back to braiding and banding your entire head or just the hairline?

[@esosaesosa-te3qk]

Please how did you maintain your hair from swelling?

[@Ifeyinwa]

I didn’t experience this, it’s definitely a question for a Loctician so I’ll ask mine for you at my next retie

[@jadesolaakanbi]

Hi Ifeyinwa, how often do you wash your hair now? Weekly or every two weeks. What do you recommend? I recently started washing weekly with a clarifying shampoo due to increased buildup. The weekly washing is helping with the buildup however I have also noticed that the locs on my edges are getting thinner. Not sure if it is as a result of the weekly washing.

[@Ifeyinwa]

I wash my hair once a month, why do you have so much buildup? Are you using any products?

[@roselineonyema581]

Looks like your hair doesn’t get frizzy anymore. At what point does that stop happening? I’m 2 months loc’d and the frizz is driving me crazyyy

[@Ifeyinwa]

I've never dealt with frizz to be honest

[@sharonssweetjewels1117]

Thank you. I'm six months behind you.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Whoop whoop!

[@sarahbelle988]

I recently died my hair with semi-permanent dye (not damaging or drying like permanent often is)for the first time and it covered up the white bulbs!

[@charn888]

Thank you for sharing. Does your loc specialist repair your locs on each retie? And if so what is the difference in price if there is one? I’ve been following you for almost 2 years now and your videos along with another influencer (Kendra) inspired me to get my Locs. I’m 16 months loc’d and it was the best decision for me ever! I absolutely love your weekly Vlogs and look forward to watching them on Sundays after church! Thank you again for sharing parts of your life with us!

[@anydae]

Good morning everyone

[@Simply_JustKim]

I have had allergic reactions to hair. You are not alone .

[@Alexander-wq7qo]

Did the hairline ones unravel or fall out?

[@Ifeyinwa]

They unravelled

[@pilkomoon]

You mentioned sister locs and the title of the video contrasts. Are these sister or micro locs?

[@fungisai4453]

Hers are microlocs

[@alisonmiller2708]

I don't think that we should normalize losing locs. Granted I don't have sisterlocs. I have had my small sized braidlocks for 16 years and I have never lost a loc. I have fine medium to low density, high porosity hair. I have experienced a couple of my locs thinning from hair growing out of or away from the original loc and thus weakeness at certain points near the end of the loc or at a certain point in the middle shaft. I have thankfully been successful at repairing all of them and to date all of the locs that have ever had a thinned spot are now stable and strong. To lose a whole loc?, I don't think that that's right. I think that that should be taken as a warning sign that something is not quite right somewhere at least sometimes. Perhaps your locs are too small or your hair strands are is too fine in certain areas on your scalp to maintain the integrity of the size or weight of the loc. Maybe a thicker lock should be placed there instead or maybe the loc needs to be sectioned differently. Check to make sure that your diet and stress levels are not coming into play. Perhaps adhering to the grid too rigidly may be causing some trauma in some areas so they may need adjusting- resizing. Perhaps your hair in certain areas cannot withstand the tight pull/pressure of the point rotation that you are using or perhaps the pull is kept too tight against your scalp? Feel your locs get acquainted with each one so you can tell what's going on and catch little issues before they become problems. Perhaps you may try maintaining a few of your locs with knots to help to regain the integrity of those that may have lost some strength by losing hair from the original loc. Whatever the case is, definitely do not accept the loss of a whole lock as part of the locing process or as natural. Naturally we shed hairs daily that is true but to lose a whole loc? nope, that's not okay. Please stay vigilant and keep researching this. As we age, our hair can get finer. But you don't look like you're at the age where this would be the case as yet. Perimeopause and menopause can cause some changes to our hair especially when we get in our late forties, fifties and beyond. Your locs are beautiful sis and I want them all to stay on your head where they belong for as long as you want them. I hope that your visit goes well Peace, wisdom and blessings on your loc journey.

[@jaeshasway]

I’m also concerned about my hairline with locs. I have the same issue with my edges thinning and then regrowing even though I wear micro mini twists. 😩 My edges are very temperamental.

[@honeybee7855]

I have tge white bulbs as well and it bothers me at the front especially cos I'm worried it looks like dandruff?

[@Thecrystallyfe]

My loctician told me that my scalp would get sensitive because of less manipulation and tension.

[@goldennkem]

Beautiful...💖

[@Allinmyworld]

I'm surprised at 30 months that you can still experience slippage but i guess that is a good lesson to learn

[@Ifeyinwa]

My Loctician said this is 100% due to my hair type so I wouldn't be too bothered.

[@monewamushi]

I have been waiting for my locs to be 2 years old before i try installing braids over them. Now i am nervous to actually go ahead. I don’t want to loose any locs, especially on my hairline😮‍💨. Maybe i should install my own braids🤔

[@Ifeyinwa]

That would be a great idea, or go to someone who's experienced with locs I'd say

[@kayceep.morgan7318]

When my locs mature a little more, I plan to dye my hair using henna.

[@marybush5161]

My question is do l cut the balls at the end of my Locs?? Even if they look so stringy!!!🤔

[@LisePlansandJournals]

Your loctician will be able to advise u if they are professionals

[@Ifeyinwa]

If you're talking about buds definitely don't cut them! But I second what everyone's said, ask your Loctician.

[@mrsp8189]

@@Ifeyinwawhat is the best way/technique to start microlocs when hair is mostly relaxed, thick and long (mid back)? At 57yrs old decided to go natural so I stopped getting relaxed about 2-1/2 months now. My beautician washes mine bi-weekly.

[@ericabessem6252]

Why do you do locs if you like artificial hair?

[@PoSHEmediaglobal]

Question What does it look like for someone with excessive dandruff to start the microlocs journey ? I’ve not been able to treat my dandruff to the point where it’s not visible in braided hairstyles. I can only manage the itching with hairsprays. I have really dry scalp. I wish to cease using perming creams and go natural but the dandruff is holding me back Please make a video on the glycerine spray DIY

[@kanisharichards6335]

Hi have you tried using rice water? I don’t have dandruff anymore since using rice water on my wash days.

[@PoSHEmediaglobal]

@@kanisharichards6335 thank you very much. I will try it. By rice water do you mean raw rice soaked in water. So I use the water from that?

[@kanisharichards6335]

@@PoSHEmediaglobal Yes, I got a mason jar with lid from dollar tree. Soak jasmine rice in water for 30 minutes. Wash, condition, rinse, detangle hair. Then pour the water without the rice on my hair, let it sit in my hair with a plastic cap for at least 30 minutes and rinse out. I have seen tremendous growth and no more dandruff. I do this every wash day.

[@kanisharichards6335]

I don’t have locs though.

[@PoSHEmediaglobal]

@@kanisharichards6335 awesome. I will try it. Thank you

[@vestineshami928]

They look like sisterlocs though

[@jaeshasway]

Hi, I have a question about the ends. I really like my ends curly. My hair has a very tight coil pattern and as a result the ends curl coil up. Is it possible for the ends to remain curly coily over extended period of time with locs? I currently wear my hair in 2 strand micro twists, but reinstall every 2 months because I’ve been afraid of taking the plunge on locs. The ends are curly and I really like that look. If I decide to transition to locs I wanted to keep that same look over time, even years later.

[@anydae]

The ends would eventually loc

[@beautywithinsherry7141]

They would eventually loc however you can keep the ends free if you wish by combing just the very end of your locs to keep them free. KZbinr 'More to Dela' has done that with her locs. She also cut her locs into a bob style then combed out just the tips in order to have that curl.

[@LisePlansandJournals]

We want locd hair but we don’t want locd hair fully 😂your ends will loc eventually

[@monewamushi]

My locs are 2 years old. I hate the white bulbs! I use black henna dye every 8 months months - there is no ammonia and it is not permanent. In between my dye schedule i use tweezers on my hairline to pull out the obvious white bulbs that annoy me.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Henna is a great idea, thanks!

[@juliejuhjuh8668]

Bjr. Vos microlocks sont jolies. Sur l'une de vos vidéos , votre coiffeuse vous a installé des braids sur vos micro. Il y a t-il eu des conséquences positives ou négatives sur vos microlocks. Comme j'ai des microlocks je souhaite me faire des braids . Merci pour votre réponse. Soyez béni

[@funmijoyous]

Absolutely love your hair. To protect your front hair especially now that it needs to be kept dry use a sports head band when you shower. I made a shorts video on it here kzbin.infoE7xWE_TSvG8?si=uIpTn0XNOgbmqFXi

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thanks for the advice!

[@graciegathua3172]

This is such good advice. A few days into my microlocs journey and already the little locs at the back are starting to unravel when I shower. Off to get a sports headband, thanks!!! 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Chanrobyn.]

Yess the white bulbs in my hair are irritating 😢 however I used “it’s pure” black henna dye, I got it from Holland & Barratt. I’m allergic to normal black dye hence I used the henna. It really worked! 🫶🏾

[@edwickbaboe]

I can’t wait for my locs to get to this stage

[@I_amMiriamC]

Hi 👋 watching from North Carolina!! Love your videos. I keep missing g your Live videos 😢. Nevertheless I literally can watch them over and over!! lol. I tried the microlocs for about 3 months and combed them out because of the tension. I couldn’t take it! My hair is medium fine and I had nightmares of no edges!! lol. Maybe I will try again at some point. love your locs though .

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you lovely. I am such an advocate for doing what's best for YOU. Good on you for realising microlocs weren't for you and not forcing it.