MICROLOCS WASH DAY ROUTINE | HOW I WASH MY MICROLOCS (19 months loc'd)

It's wash day! In today's video I'm sharing my simple microlocs wash day routine and showing you how I wash my microlocs. I'm also sharing my easy braid and band tutorial for slippage or fine hair, all the products I use, and everything I do from start to finish. If you liked this video please share it and give it a thumbs up! Don't forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don't miss any future uploads and check out byifeyinwa.com for more content from me:)
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#microlocswashday #microlocs #washdayroutine
0:00 Intro
Braid & Band
How I Wash My Microlocs
Moisturise & Style

[@topebabayomi4777]

The ease of washing is enough reason to switch over from being a loose natural 😁

[@Ifeyinwa]

Absolutely!

[@lanitajohnson1996]

This is the reason I’m really starting to think about getting microlocs…I’m very tender headed and the detangle process the worst

[@chickpeashawty]

Girl. That’s what I’m saying! I spent hours detangling my hair yesterday and I’m sooooo over it. I’ve had traditional locs before and am now considering microlocs because I don’t have the time or patience for my loose natural hair. 😭

[@missb1982]

The longer they get, it does take time though. Im almost 5 years in, so it takes a min, plus since I have color treated locs I still do rinses, protein treatments, and deep conditioners once a month. Drying takes a minute too. But it's still not like loose hair because I'm not styling like that anymore.

[@shavezequeenbellamy7708]

I started my micro locs journey Oct 1st 2023 and it has been nothing but freedom! I put it off for so long! 🥲 I have more time for the Lord, my child and my life! 🙌🏾💕🥳

[@Nickysix5]

4 months in to my microlocs journey…I love it here…waiting for the day of no mo braiding and banding though…*all good

[@Ifeyinwa]

It’s coming soon 🫶🏾

[@Kim_Ngumbela]

Wow!! Your hair looks so full and luscious!😍🫶🏽

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you so much 😀

[@heyitsdanie.x]

Never looked forward to wash Day like I do with my locs ❤❤❤

[@FT-db3ty]

❤❤❤ and I do mean the good life!!! When I started my love with 3 inches of hair everyone doubted the process. But 2 years in I get compliments galore. The hair freedom is best! They move like loose hair, so I can style it the way I want. I love them!

[@blufaerie]

Yes to SoulCap! I’m still a loose natural and I live for my SoulCap! And I will still use it with my microlocs! My one piece of advice would be to wear a bonnet to bed and if you are wearing beanies or even if you are at home on a cloth couch.

[@CallistoNonso]

I started my loc journey just 3 days ago, I can't wait to have lovely locs like yours❤❤

[@sheilaandfrank]

😊 Yess I am 18 months Locd and had my first hair wash without braiding and banding and it felt GREAT!

[@KnowMe_well]

18 months??? Geez. It’s been 8 months for me and I thought I’d be able to do it now. Not my hair is not all loc’d yet. I love it though. I can’t wait. Well I can but I can’t.

[@trennissa]

Just started my journey! Can’t wait until I can wash more often!

[@1prissygal1man]

How often were you told to wash?

[@trennissa]

@@1prissygal1man every 4 weeks when I go get my reties.

[@choclitsuga]

i really don’t like the smell of this shampoo - can i add something to make it smell better?

[@lanitajohnson1996]

@@choclitsugathey have different scents you can use

[@cherryvalilla]

@@choclitsugatry the carols daughter wash day delight- i saw a lot of people w microlocs using that :) or any essential oil maybe? i’m considering locing up so im not really sure yet

[@NkechiAnaedobe_Assa]

One month into my locs 😂 so I’m still a newbie. Thanks to my sisters I’m learning to style with claw clips. I’m looking forward to wash days like yours when my locs mature. For now though, I’m enjoying the ride ❤❤❤

[@Ifeyinwa]

Awww well done! I'm happy to hear you're enjoying your journey.

[@TheJellypop1]

8 years traditionally loc’d and I’m so glad I don’t have loose natural hair but wash day takes me a lil longer since it’s longer now. Either way I love the ease

[@ChocolateMelanin]

I was just saying this to my friend , how I don’t spend a whole day washing my hair. I ❤ my locs so much.

[@Ifeyinwa]

Best life hack honestly!

[@brownhaddl3y]

The shackles are off. I can’t wait to be free next month ❤❤😂

[@PorshiaJaz15]

Yes. I love it. Waiting patiently for the wash day without braiding and banding🤷🏽‍♀️ I have to try the Dr. Bronner's shampoo. I am currently using Royal Oils. Your hair is gorgeous 🔥 #goodlife👏🏽💃🏽

[@izzye7307]

The GOOD LIFE! 😍

[@nth0776]

Amen to this 😘 although not having to braid and band gets the MVP 🏆 😂 having Locs has been a game changer 🤗 gone are the 8-12 hr wash days for me🥳🥳🥳🥰

[@helenrichards4866]

So excited! Next week I’ll start my micro Locs journey ❤️

[@CapricornQueen7425]

I am growing out my relaxer. Then I will be getting microlocs too. I can't wait until I get to this point in my journey. 💙

[@bume.e7280]

Stunning, stunning hair you've got. ❤. I did microtwists and the most fun part is pouring water on it almost daily, as I did with loose coils. I don't have any concrete plans for now, so just enjoying it with very diluted vinegar rinse, a tiny bit of conditioner on ends and oil on ends, so it doesn't loc when I want to untwist.

[@honeybee7855]

Saaaammeee i love it so much Washed my hair twice this week and no stress

[@jayyahwellz6600]

Thank you! That shampoo is rocking ❤❤❤❤ Subscribing for the accurate description you gave. Im new to locs so i wanted a simple wash routine after wash day i took l

[@mystiqueangel888]

Beautiful..🤩 👏👏👏🌸💖

[@gmommaGodfrey1]

That's the life I am fixing to achieve

[@AShasa35]

It really is a beautiful thing. 👍🏾👍🏾 😀😀

[@akucbol]

You look great. You also exude peace ✌🏿

[@BerryDakara]

Okay this could make me consider loc-ing! I don't like stress

[@Ifeyinwa]

Come on over 😂

[@lolo8288]

It will be stressful at first. Loc are an exercise in patience.

[@ChocolateMelanin]

I’m 17 months in & I wish I did it 10yrs ago.

[@Kingsdaughter68]

Can’t wait 😛

[@lizreid5781]

Love it!!

[@Ifeyinwa]

Thank you!!

[@suave3912]

OH YEA THESE R FOR ME

[@tiffanydoaty2410]

I just got mine January 1

[@rachellecheri2827]

Do you use conditioner too? I’m starting my microlocs soon and trying to figure out what products to use

[@stephanieoutlaw1170]

❤❤

[@danielleroberts7017]

The Good Life 🎉

[@pearliebullock2842]

I want this God

[@Studentnurse-gc9ic]

Can you use conditioner? After shampoo

[@janellelemuel163]

Was told to use just leave in conditioner

[@chynnadoll1999]

Soooo, looking to the day when "braiding & banding", are in my rear view mirror!😵😉

[@Ifeyinwa]

Soon 🙏🏾

[@moniquewilliams8401]

Can’t wait… do you put conditioner??

[@Ifeyinwa]

No I don’t

[@rushelmiller943]

Do you experience shrinkage?

[@tanyaquinn1353]

How does it feel afterwards???

[@janan630]

When did you stop braiding and banding?

[@Ifeyinwa]

Around the 18 month mark

[@jpsquad8109]

I just started my journey (last week to be exact) when should I shampoo my hair for the first time?

[@Ifeyinwa]

I would check with your loctician as everyone’s advice is different but I washed my locs for the first time at 10 weeks

[@herpderpy9445]

Retightening can take a while though

[@Ifeyinwa]

My longest retie has taken 3 hours and I get it done every 6-8 weeks. Well worth it.

[@chynnadoll1999]

​@@IfeyinwaSame. Every 6 weeks. Usually 2 hrs. With repairs, up to 3.

[@janellelemuel163]

Why ain't you banding the hair before washing as you did in a previous video? I'm 3 months into micro locs

[@Ifeyinwa]

You no longer have to braid and band when your locs mature

[@janellelemuel163]

@@Ifeyinwa at 3 months is my locs mature?

[@Ifeyinwa]

@@janellelemuel163 lol definitely not, my hair took 2 years to mature. Thee are videos on how to tell when your locs are mature on KZbin or you can ask your Loctician

[@janellelemuel163]

Many thanks

[@BonBonHassan]

Yup so happy I don't have free hair anymore

[@thecur8or]

Mine are only Week in 😢soon tho 😂

[@lolo8288]

I never understood the tshirt really. If it's a towel or tshirt, they both carry lint, so I don't get it.

[@Ifeyinwa]

I’ve not had any issues with the fabrics I use. I use 100% cotton or linen.

[@afrakoma_a]

You see how you can get bits of hair caught on a towel? There's less snagging with a smoother fabric like a t-shirt or microfibre.

[@jenniesmythe8188]

Downside having to still sit hours for a retwist and paying a fortune to do it. Not freedom at all. Black women pay and take up so much time for our hair. It’s the worst part. Love the hair hate the prep and price