Why I Took Down My 1st Set of Microlocs | Keke J.

[@mayaa_cieraa]

I Love It !!! I restarted my locs 4 times because I wasn't happy, but the set I have now is perfect and now I am 1 year and 5 months in.

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕 congratulations on your journey! I am the same way, I wanted them to be perfect!

[@amberscott9316]

Sound like me. I’m going for a 4th time lol

[@Timetrae]

“My crispy parts” LOVE IT!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Timetrae]

You were cutting up on this video!!! And yes ma’am Lionel is beautiful but she is beautiful now matter how you style her!!

[@KekeJ]

😂😂 thank you so much! 💕

[@thiagovance6393]

sorry to be offtopic but does any of you know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me!

[@kyriederrick3053]

@Thiago Vance instablaster ;)

[@RoxiiYolii]

I had installed my locs earlier this year, just around my city shut down... And like you, I notice the various sizes in my head as time passed... After three months, I took them out, this took a week and a half!!! I'm sooo happy to find your channel, as it is giving me inspiration to put them back in, but the right way... Thank you for this!!!

[@annandaelizabeth6487]

Started my MicroLoc Journey today 🥰. You are inspiring! And before this I did have traditional locs and I loved them too❤️

[@faithcyrus6939]

Your title scared me but I reread LOL ❤️

[@simplyursula6195]

Same here. Let me watch the video LOL

[@spacecase7566]

Same! I was like AGAIN? Giiiirl.... then I re-read it.

[@rachel9609]

i was scared to even admit that i thought it but i think that one of the main reasons i haven’t gotten locs is bc i can’t imagine myself without my afro. and it’s so weird bc you can do pretty much everything that you’d do your natural hair with locs thanks to more people having knowledge about locs. i feel like i’d love them and people say they can imagine me w locs all the time, but i can already feel myself having an identity crisis and i haven’t even done so much as to get a consultation w a specialist. i think i’m going to keep playing around w my hair for a couple more years though, lol. sorry this is so long but i’ll end it by saying (once again) i love your energy!!

[@nnaturalheaven3754]

same here rachel. I want locs so bad, not micros, more like regular locs from wearing my two-strand twists because I like the look... but I too am afraid I will miss my Afro! And I like pressing my hair out when I want to with the hotcomb, lol. 4a/b fine. My curls always pop back same reason why Locs look messy on me in the first weeks, I just take em out.

[@rachel9609]

nnaturalheaven * that seems like it would be so nice! i haven’t straightened my hair in at least seven years (just cause i don’t really like it) so there’s really nothing that i do on my natural hair that i couldn’t do w locs. my hair is 4b/4c thick so idk if my hair would react similarly to yours but then again our natural hair acts in such unexpected ways

[@Alyssa-cj4dp]

I have microlocs that are interlocked all the way down and i can confidently say i would never even attempt to unlock them😂 id reach for those scissors so quick!

[@lisettebrown8317]

I have microlocs too and I’d be dammed if I spend a month unlocking my hair. I’d cut it in a heartbeat if I no longer wanted locs.

[@CeeJay254Art]

I had interlocks back in April. I undid them. Took me a long time. I hated them. Now i love my microlocs which i established through twists. Love them

[@kayjonesott]

Your vibe is hitting in this video. Definitely feeling the energy. My sunflowers (locs) will be four months next week. Super excited. Lookin forward to more videos! 😁💕🌱

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! 💕 congratulations on your upcoming locversary ! ☺️💕

[@PoppySzn]

Keke I love your personality. Aside from Lionel you are wonderful. I smile while watching your videos because you are such great energy! And Lionel is beautiful. Them Parts! Nice and crispy like you wanted. Thank you for being you lady.

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! 💕 that means so much to me!

[@brittanyh2596]

I wondered about sisterlocks vs microlocs too. I learned that Sisterlocks is a brand and a trademarked process created by a black woman in the 90s. Only sisterlock consultants can do those bc it’s a specific grid and technique. Love your hair and your channel, just subbed! 🦁

[@privateconcierge3375]

This Beautiful Sista makes having hair fun, no matter what the length is, really!

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕

[@jess.talitha942]

I relate to this so much. I'm obsessed with having my locs exactly how I want them! I thought I wanted random parts because I didn't want that space-y scalp-y look , but in hindsight I think I would have preferred to have more structured parts because now that my locs are maturing I'm starting to see how different part sizes (even just a slight difference) is causing my locs to be various sizes. I'd be okay with that if the sizes weren't so drastic. The finest areas of my hair have the biggest locs so it causes my hair to lack fullness in certain areas which I hate because I was going for a really full Sisterlock look. I think more strategically placed parts instead of random ones help with getting more locs on your head too which is another thing I want. I plan to give these another year and I'll be combing them out and re-loc'ing. This is my second set and although I LOVE them and love being loc'ed they're not perfect.

[@shakeviontawilliams6289]

i definitelyneeded to see this girl , bc i thought this same way about the random parts .

[@Quijuandas]

Yes ma’am!!! I second that! SHE’S FABULOUS and CRISPY! 💕💕

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕

[@MissToi0]

Girl...I love your energy. We love your content...Yaaasssss...bring it!!!!

[@SimoneBailey]

Welcome back to the journey. I took my locs down before, I would have been a year locd if I hadn't. But it's all good though. I'm back on the journey 🤗

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕 congratulations on your journey!

[@selinajames7175]

I love seeing how the subscriber count at the beginning of the video is always lower than the actual number, the pride is going up!!!🥳🥳

[@KekeJ]

Yessss!! 🦁❤️

[@christiniquerahming1957]

You are soooo prettyyyy and I loved the micro braids

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕

[@laurenrobinson7731]

Man, if I could love this video, I would ❤️. That bit about "you are not your hair" really inspired me. Thank you!! PS. I am currently battling with whether or not I should lock my hair 🙈. I have a lot of anxiety about what they will look like when they mature and not having my loose hair anymore.

[@Starmagic911]

I combed my locs out after 3 years . It’s on my channel and afterwards I felt like I lost myself . I had the sameeeeee feelings . I started twice . And combed them out . Your so inspiring , I want to start again with micros

[@Starmagic911]

You are literally speaking my whole life in this video .

[@kellywilliams707]

Parts HAVE to be CRISPPPPPYYYY!!!!!!

[@alexandriakelley2364]

Sisterlocks are a trademark that has to be done by trained professional also there’s a specific way the parting is done

[@ludarky799]

I feel your excitement, I started my LOC over for the third time Feb 1st 2021, and I am loving them

[@Hettie1993]

I found you on Instagram (randomly) today and I AM OBSESSED!!!!! Going to do these because this style is EVERYTHING!!!! Thank you. Your hair is AMAZING btw ❤️❤️

[@virgoclips958]

I respect you decision! Your hair looks so much better, not that it didn't look good before, but you can tell a difference

[@angelabradley9815]

I am new to your page. Your energy is inspiring!! I did loc extensions a few years ago, because I wanted to be in the mature stage and wanted to be able to wear updos. I'm not one who desires length, but volume. I did like them, but comes them out after 2 years. I started my loc journey again with micro two-strand twist and I am excited about this journey! I am happy that I am doing this with my own hair. My hair was/is shoulder length at the start of both journeys. I'm okay with not being able to do the updos that I could with the extensions, but I still rock funky updos with my micro locs 😊. I do believe this is the loc style for me🥰!

[@mzbreezy1956]

I have thick locs and i had to combine like 2 because of my hair being fine on the sides. U right about the thickness in the crown. I got some disrespectfully thick ones but they are my favorite 😍 i dont care about parts and portion size. I just let my hair do its thing lol but urs tho 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@JustSafi]

Girl you and I are so similar this is the second time Im starting my micro loc journey too. My locs were not small enough for me either. I am so happy to see your journey.

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! I’m just so picky, I can’t commit to something I’m now 100% satisfied on

[@escapingmundane]

See the thing is I like to switch up my hair a lot. Love a twist out, blowouts are cute n alll but locs tho. That’s commitment and I just don’t knoooow lol I want some tho

[@KekeJ]

lol I feel you! I felt the same way. But locs are super versatile too

[@FiestyRazz]

I feel you on all of this!! Thank you for always being up front and real with us! Love being apart of 5his Pride!! You ALWAYS look good!

[@jazzmondsmannequin]

Come through crispy parts, its the micro locs for me 😍😍❣

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕

[@margareta.6506]

I'm new to the pride! 🦁 You are radiant, Sis! You've inspired me to install my own locs in December! Great video and channel! Did you use any measuring tools to make your locs uniform this time around?

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! 💕 Welcome to the Pride! 🦁 I didn’t use any tools to make them uniform. I just used my eyes and tried to make sure my parting was even as well my the size of my locs

[@chynnadoll1999]

Those locs are NOIIIICE.😍😍😍😉

[@Sarahtlopez]

Getting my third set this year, so glad I restarted because I wasn't happy 🙌🏿

[@bornwithclass2365]

Well I’m doing mine next year, once it grows back out. I agree! I wasn’t satisfied at all with the first set or second.

[@classassignment3643]

This is my third set of locs. So I understand.

[@microlocsandmore]

I believe in doing what's best for your hair and your needs because it's on your head. Great video!

[@22idontevenknow]

This set is SO cute!

[@Nique-nk7sz]

Love these locs on u. I am obsessed with locs too but I cannot let go of Flossie aka my hair

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕 lol I completely understand

[@mybeasley2442]

Hi Nique, I know the feeling. I just locked Vivian (my hair). I just know we won't fight nearly as much as we used to in the past. I hope she will be happier now. I know I will be 😁

[@feliciadunn644]

I’m glad that you love ❤️ your micro locs. Hope they flourish in the coming years.

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕

[@SonicandEddie4]

I Feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! I was 3-4 months in and I wasn't happy with the left side of my parting, it was off. I haven't attempted again but seeing this is telling me to get this started again.

[@CeeJay254Art]

I installed locs back in April and undid them immediately. The first installation was interlocking and the person who did it did a bad job. The parts were uneven. Some large, some small. Not in line. So now i started them again in November with twists. I split some of the locs at the back this week. So now i am satisfied with the look i have the size and parting. I have even interlocked some of the roots. Will finish the rest on wednesday

[@nikkiep23]

Keke your locs already look gorgeous. I can definitely relate with you on starting over. I'm 2 years into my third journey and I'm loving them. I cut my locs because i didnt have the patience to comb them out. I wanted smaller, fuller locs. They will swell and fluff though but its part of the process.

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! 💕 I am definitely excited for this journey. And I feel you, I would cut my hair before I took them out again

[@miszsaii24]

Baby yesss!!!!!

[@vanessashaw5365]

LMAO! That was the nastiest process I’ve ever gone through!

[@QueenOddity]

From my understanding, yes sistalocs are way smaller, practically look like hair strands, and have to be done by a specific sistaloc stylist.

[@deenacurls]

They are beautiful, makes me want to get locs 😊 they would be consider microlocs because sisterlocs have a special pattern design for the grid that is a secret only sisterloc certified loc installers know about.

[@TheZophisticatedDove]

Lol

[@myracle7492]

Your personality here is so much like me I'm shooketh. that's crazy lol even the situation. New Subscriber

[@Tquarles1115]

Hey Queen! I'm loving the micro locs... I'm thinkn about loc'n but not quite solid on the decision. I love your length and style. It looks amazing on you!

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕 you’ll know when you’re ready ☺️

[@Blurrybianca]

I just finished taking my 9month locs down (Didn't like the size) took a week and every waking minute 😭😭 THEN I find this video. I don't know if i've got it in me to go the whole journey again🤣😭 but I must

[@jessicamclean5124]

You are so pretty and locs fit you perfectly! 🙂

[@demibell5123]

They look perfect!!

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕

[@helowart_]

Ahh so love it your new set! 😍🇧🇷

[@brittanyb5703]

🤣"that thang crooked af!" I felt that I have like an obsession with even parts this my second set of locs and my first was a big no for me had to get rid of them thangs frfr lol

[@iamdanie_.]

I thought the same. I wanted it to be ALL my hair and I wanted my hair HEALTHY... So since my hair was texlaxed I shaved it off... Less than 3 inches now but I'm excited regardless.

[@lstarrb]

I love you sis. You seem like so much fun

[@laylaedwards9711]

Love your Hair!!!!

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕

[@JeneesDiary]

Love your hair, this was a great video!! I have recently started my micro loc journey and have posted my first review on my starter micro locs in my latest video uploaded on my channel. I look forward to watching your hair journey!!

[@SimplyShayLGBT]

Love your energy ❤

[@shannonjones1013]

I wish you could do mine I love you locs I cannot wait to get mine. I definitely feel you on the crispy parts! Lol I’m the same I love you hair you a amazing job thank you for the vid.

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

TFS! ...and yes she's Fabulous!!!💜

[@tiffanylee3866]

You had me at Lion lol

[@deannabell2005]

I am on my 4th set of traditional locs I have combed the other sets out each with interloced roots

[@nellymckenna6552]

How can you have such thick hair??????? I'm sooo damn jealous! FYI, I distinctly remember that u took down the last set because the interloking made your hair thinner that the twisted part...or am I wrong Keke? I'm reallly considering twisting my micros, what do you use to retwist?

[@faithcyrus6939]

I have a question, is it safe to retwist locs this small (instead of interlock)?

[@spacecase7566]

There is one microlocer who is retwisting. I think her name is Alicia James?

[@sashaswtheart79]

I’ve seen a few microlockers on KZbin who retwist. I was surprised.

[@Tbabe4me]

There are actually a few that do both twist and interlock. I think it depends on ur lifestyle and hair.

[@rachelm.3173]

Gorgeous💕

[@johnarhodes3748]

Lionel is gorgeous!! Did you do it yourself? I wish I had the patience and skill to start my own. I may have to find a shop and give up that$$🤷🏽‍♀️

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! 💕 I did do them myself, it took about 12 hours but it was worth it!

[@pattysmith2025]

Your hair is beautiful 😊

[@faithg7450]

In your last video when you took them down you explained that you didn't like how skinny the retwistted roots were in comparison to the puffier ends. Is that still an issue for you or did you solve it with making them smaller?

[@raineynight]

So pretty and healthy! What's your daily/weekly maintenance like?

[@lifeofthebeautifulalchemis1288]

Your locs inspired me to make this decision! When you did this set did you start them off by twisting?

[@shanitagreen2330]

Look beautiful Keke...

[@charbelmessavussu278]

Not the retwist..the retwist!

[@4887287]

Did you braid at the scalp before twisting to start the locs (before the first retie?) I'm having serious hair envy 😩

[@elizabetht1382]

Thanks for the video! What products did you use when taking your locs out??

[@dontdomeboo81]

I've been micro loc'd since March 2020 and my parts are trash 🗑️ and I struggle.. with what to do.☹️ I have ocd when it comes to my hair literally I've been to therapy it's body dysmorphia only with my hair. Unfortunately I feel like I am my hair and my hair is me

[@Wiiatiia]

Can I get some info on that locs pintrest board 👀👀 because I’m interested in locing my hair

[@awkwardATTiTUDE]

💗💗

[@horizonrising3216]

I took out my first locs with warm water and conditioner and had a walmart bag full of shed hair. Took out my second with just extra virgin olive oil and had maybe a little less than two handfuls of shed hair. Im sticking with oil from now on lol but what did you take down your first set with?

[@KekeJ]

I would definitely stick with oil lol I used castor oil and water to take them down

[@natashaterrysteiner4053]

Beautiful

[@melissagoodwin2602]

Do you have a video of you redoing your locks?

[@kraxykam7242]

Why do you interlock after installing your starter locs? You're supposed to wait until the roots fully grow out then interlock at least every 6 weeks not 2 days. Sisss 😂😂

[@memeshouse5007]

More than one way to do things. This way is working really well for her.

[@zoedaflower9914]

Girl. I'm a week in and did my first interlock because my hair was unraveling and I will not be waiting for 6 weeks because it takes more time. My hair is fine and dense

[@wonnielee3407]

She started her locks with interlocking the entire lock. I think you're mistaken it with a retie IMHO

[@IsMaryStillPoppin]

We are here because we want some 2:20

[@amyallen398]

Did you two strand twist and interloc the roots?

[@yofavoriteheaveeset7440]

So question did you start these the same way two strand ?

[@JJ-vr5hw]

Why is it permanent can’t I just keep them in for 5 years

[@fmm2371]

What benefit is there to counting your locs?

[@KekeJ]

Just to know how many loc babies I have ☺️