THINGS I WISH I'D KNOWN BEFORE STARTING LOCS | DIY Microlocs

Hi all,
Thanks for stopping by. Today's video is 6 things I wish I'd considered before installing my #diymicolocs. I am now 9 months loc'd and feel I am constantly learning so much about this process and my hair. Let me know some of the things you wish you'd known on your hair journey below!
#tipsforstartinglocs #microlocmistakes #locsizing
Connect with me on IG: @meccahsmicros

[@ishsesay4568]

We have similar hair texture and I just got sisterlocks installed. My sisterlocks consultant said that the 3 point rotation gives you fuller locs. Don’t worry your hair will eventually get fuller. You are beautiful.

[@MeccahMedia]

Awe thank you so much, that’s definitely encouraging! ☺️

[@ah-ss7he]

You remind me of Maxine off Living Single 🥰

[@MeccahMedia]

The BEST compliment, thank you! ☺️❤️

[@iamdanie_.]

I feel like people comment this on every video with a black woman in microlocs 👀.

[@progress2success317]

The shrinkage Journey is the truth. I’ve been micro locked 9 months too and I’m constantly trying pinpoint when it starts growing but I’ve yet to do that lol.

[@Sungoddessz]

Your locs look great😊 I’m excited to get mine done soon. I have high density thick natural hair. Looking forward to the journey 😃

[@nicolesnotebook]

Sis you’re gorgeous. This length looks really good on you. Good luck with your journey! I started my micro locs a few days ago! Patience is a virtue. 💓

[@MeccahMedia]

Thank you so much love! Congrats on your journey as well, and you’re right there’s so much to enjoy at every stage. ✨

[@victorianaization]

Great video, yes I've experienced the same, the misconceptio of low maintenance ain't no maintenance, and the shrinkage roller coaster is real. Ty

[@imgmd1977]

This was very helpful. I learned some things about myself from your journey. Now I gotta rethink 😬. Thank you for sharing.

[@MeccahMedia]

I’m so glad you found it helpful Iris! It’s definitely a journey to put a lot of thought into and take at your own pace! ☺️

[@zime261]

Your hair journey sounds very similar to mine. I have traditional locs and after 14 months I'm currently taking them down because I want microlocs. Your first tip really helped me because I was emmidiately gonna install microlocs. I think I'm gonna wait a while before I do that because I'm not intending to take them down again. And good luck on your new hair journey.

[@MeccahMedia]

Thanks and good luck on your journey as well! Patience is definitely key ❤️

[@NeeshaShakeera]

Awesome tips! Especially about the low maintenance not meaning no maintenance.

[@MeccahMedia]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@nikkialexander5216]

Awwww!!!! You're so BEAUTIFUL!!! Love your locs.

[@MeccahMedia]

Thank you so much love! ☺️❤️

[@sweetradical]

I was shocked my texturized locs shrank. Like how?!?!? Lol but a year later I'm loving the fullness and length now.

[@xiacole]

Thank you so much for sharing. Good info!

[@TrollownsGoblin]

Facts I did research but still wanted to start my sisterlocks journey after combing out my microlocs asap. I did trim and do a lot of treatments in between along with low manipulation and low but i do wish i had cut a bit more beforehand haha

[@MeccahMedia]

It’s really good you thought to do treatments though!! I jumped right in and at most deep conditioned beforehand LOL!!

[@marywalls2980]

Your hair looks amazing!

[@MeccahMedia]

Thank you so much Mary!

[@adelinebarron2498]

I love it!

[@MeccahMedia]

Thank you ☺️❤️

[@jess.talitha942]

The part about sizing is so true. I wanted that super full look too and locs made me feel like I don't have as much hair as I thought I did. I was going for a microlock/ Sisterlock look, but ended up with some locs that are far too big for my liking. My stylist started mine from two strand twists so I had the opportunity to resize some of them before it was too late, but I didn't. I'm one year in and I love my locs, but that's my biggest regret. I started out with 225 and now I'm down to about the mid 180s because some had to be combined. The mid 250s or 300s is the kind of look that I like. I subscribed to your channel. I can't wait to see more of your journey!

[@MeccahMedia]

Yes! Locs really are teaching me a lot about volume/density! Thank you so much for watching and supporting. ❤️

[@hassane8045]

Great info!

[@MeccahMedia]

❤️

[@plumercrs1386]

Your locks look great on you, and they will grow out beautifully! Do you band the ends when you wash your hair?

[@MeccahMedia]

Thank you and I did up until about month 9 I believe!

[@karmiettaIRL]

Your locs are so gorgeous 😻

[@MeccahMedia]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@karmiettaIRL]

@@MeccahMedia you’re welcome ☺️ blessings in your journey

[@kkiesh19]

Great tips :)

[@MeccahMedia]

Thank you!

[@torvlogs7390]

Yes shedding because I didn’t know.. never shedded noticeably before

[@daniellocdfari5281]

this video is good thanks

[@MeccahMedia]

Thank you!!

[@portiamckinney5501]

Yes, it is real shrinked yeah right, I want my hair in the middle part of my back

[@marnadanyelle]

You are so beautiful

[@MeccahMedia]

Thank you!! 🥰