18 MONTHS MICROLOCS UPDATE | CHANGES TO MY LOCS, LENGTH CHECK, STYLING, MOST ASKED QUESTION & MORE

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Hey huns, I'm sharing my 18 months / 1.5 year microlocs update! Showing you everything that's changed with my locs, my length check, styling my locs and answering my most asked loc question. 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 from me:)
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0:00 Intro
1:36 background - installation method, price, how many locs I have etc
3:59 18 months update
13:35 answering your most common microlocs question
15:58 close ups of my hair & styling

Пікірлер: 98

@alyannan2845 Жыл бұрын

I’m at 8 months loc’d and I also can’t get over how amazing washing my hair is now. Same as you I just jump in the shower wash and go! It’s surreal to be so free from the steps I usually had to take when I was a loose natural. The difference 8 months in is shocking and I’m so exited to hit my 1 year and beyond. Your hair looks gorgeous!❤

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you’re enjoying your hair 💕

@lindaa9737 Жыл бұрын

I'm one month loc'd! Inspired by you and your hair. I love my hair but at this point it tends to look frizzy and rough. Your hair is gorgeous 😍

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

@@lindaa9737 thank you so much 🥰

@none9693 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful locks!. I combed out traditional locks after 7 years. The hair left was a thin, mostly broken mess. I big chopped it after 1 month.

@Ifeyinwa 8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that!

@lacybanks8527 Жыл бұрын

I'll be 5 months locked next week and I love them. You were definitely one of the reasons why I took the leap.

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Awww that's amazing! Congratulations!

@sheilaandfrank 7 ай бұрын

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

@Ifeyinwa 7 ай бұрын

Best feeling!!

@graceokamukuku3275 Жыл бұрын

Your hair is so beautiful my Nigerian sister, i love microlocs, i've had microlocs on and off since 2016. Am about to start another microlocs journey, i pray i keep this one for a very very long time, if not forever.

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And good luck 🫶🏾

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO GIVE THIS VIDEO A THUMB UPS 💜

@anydae Жыл бұрын

I have microlocs and I've tried spray colour and I had no issues to wash it out... colour wax deposits colour into the locs. So look into getting spray hair colour to try a different look

@marybush5161 8 ай бұрын

OMG…How l wish l could travel to get my Locs done in UK, the prices here in the US is ridiculously expensive, l’ve only been locked now for two weeks and, My goodness I wish I’d done this a long time ago, l’m always watching your videos, please keep them coming ❤

@Ifeyinwa 8 ай бұрын

Thank you lovely and all the best with your journey 🥰

@angelaamare9290 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful i have been considering it. Microlocs or Sisterlocs. I did a big chop a few times both of my adult kids have locs. My daughter decided to copy her brother but she had some thick curly hair I didn't think would loc but it did. Looking at your hair I have seen others I am totally considering

@Ifeyinwa 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@maurtoinetteodems8915 Жыл бұрын

Definitely here for the gym routine ❤️

@user-oj9mc3ip5q Жыл бұрын

Been on a similar hair journey..was a loose natural for 10 years. Locd my hair and will be 1 year locked in July...the best hair decision I have made.

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

So happy for you! 💕

@DanaLynnette Жыл бұрын

Your hair looks great! Really great!! 💯

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Thank you 💜

@darlisaking 11 ай бұрын

Your hair is gorgeous…made my appointment and can’t wait!!!

@Ifeyinwa 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much good luck with your appointment! 💕

@AShasa35 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree with what you are saying. I am enjoying not having to think about what I'm going to do with my hair. My hair is already done and I am ready to go!😊 And no longer having to braid and band is absolutely beautiful. I so agree. (I am soon to be 19 months with my microlocs and loving it!)

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Best feeling ever! And congratulations on your 18 months!

@shantavessel4843 11 ай бұрын

Your locs are gorgeous. I can't wait to re-start my journey !!

@Ifeyinwa 11 ай бұрын

Aww thanks, all the best on your journey!

@CasualWaterGolf Жыл бұрын

Well done, they look really good!

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Thanks 💕

@drmicaela.herndon Жыл бұрын

You are one of my loc inspirations. I got my loc’ed last month! ❤

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Awww I'm so happy to hear!

@JL-vg3it Жыл бұрын

I’ve had my locs for 6 months…still my best hair decision ever especially with a new baby 😊…keep enjoying your locs 🤗

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear 💕

@maurtoinetteodems8915 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I’m currently 3 weeks microlocd and loving the freedom

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Congratulations doll!

@maurtoinetteodems8915 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@sheilaandfrank 7 ай бұрын

Here watching

@fatimamanneh9432 Жыл бұрын

Yes you are right bleaching will damage the locs I only dyed my locs my natural color because of my greys but I do it once a year with a aminonia free dye I am with you on the styling I only wash & wear them down & do reties every 6 to 8 weeks

@carriebrown3392 11 ай бұрын

I'm getting micro locs July 24th looking forward to it after watching your videos!

@Ifeyinwa 11 ай бұрын

I'm so happy for you! Good luck on your journey!

@NkechiAnaedobe_Assa 8 ай бұрын

I have to convince my loctitian in Abuja to braid my not yet 3 month old MLs. The last time she washed which was 3 days ago, she braided but didn’t band and said the banding wasn’t necessary. I’m kinda unsure but with dense-ish hair, my unraveling may not be as annoying as for lower density hair. It’s still frustrating to have 10-15 unraveling Locs so I’ll keep braining and banding when I wash the hair myself. And I’ll probably see her only during reties so that the interlocking during retightening isn’t too often as I’m worried about messing with scalp or the health of the locs in the long run Thanks for your journey. Always something to learn and see. Your locs are beautiful and your narration is easy and engaging.

@Hercurlzrbadd Жыл бұрын

Even as a loose natural dye has ruined my curls so I agree with you on that. I know there are better methods now but I rather not risk it. I’ve been watching your ML videos and I’ve mad my loc appointment! I can’t wait!

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Yeah even hella changed my loose hair lol (only temporarily though but still lol) good luck with your install! I

@Hercurlzrbadd Жыл бұрын

@@Ifeyinwa thank you! I appreciate it!!

@promostk 9 ай бұрын

Here watching 😊

@Ifeyinwa 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🫶🏾

@Danieei Жыл бұрын

I would love to see a gym routine. Your hair has grown so much ❤ X

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

I'm working on it 💕

@Reppintimefitness Жыл бұрын

Micro locs looking great

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰

@loveline1097 Жыл бұрын

Your locs are just gorgeous 😍 I'm only three weeks in and i must say the braiding and banding to wash my hair is probably my only con to microlocs. Loving the hair freedom though!

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Braiding and banding is annoying but the good thing is you don't have to do it for too long

@liznimu9244 4 ай бұрын

Hi do you know anyone from Bristol can do micro locd

@kimberlywinkfield876 Жыл бұрын

You are so pretty and I love 💕 your locs

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much💕

@fatimamanneh9432 Жыл бұрын

Your locs are beautiful ❤

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🫶🏾

@alexandrawalton7128 Жыл бұрын

Oh, that'll be cute when you do am updo. I saw it when you were showing us your middle part and the sides etc! Go you

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kosewa1 Жыл бұрын

I want to do lock my hair so bad. But the price in the state is a killer the cheapest I’ve found is $900 😮😮!!

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Eeesh those US prices sigh

@user-qc4mv8id2b 10 ай бұрын

The cheapest I’ve found in the USA is 1500 dollars! But, I will be going to cameroon to get them installed for a fraction of the price. However, if you think of the price of flight ticket to get to Africa from the USA, it’s going to bring the price pretty close to doing it in the USA. Like Ifeyinwa I will have 2-3 people doing the locs. So in my book, it all evens out.

@Ang.143 8 ай бұрын

That’s a great price! I paid $1100 in 2022. Some people are paying $3k for this lol

@maitydiy 7 ай бұрын

I paid 1900 for mine and got extensions and ended up taking the extensions out. I been locd for a little over a year and don't regret anything I did. I love my hair.. even the shorter length. I wake up and go. I love it here!

@Kingsdaughter68 5 ай бұрын

Where are you based? My loctocian charges $600 and $150 for retie in Chicago.

@jpbjpbmarchand Жыл бұрын

I dont braid and band, for the most part however I do still braid and band my babies that still slip. Those ones that will come down when wet, I braid and band.

@tinikiadavis7971 Жыл бұрын

I am 19 months loc’d and I like the look of color on people’s locs but don’t want to do the work it would take to keep my hair healthy with color. I loc’d my hair to get my time back from caring for loose natural hair and like the easier maintenance. My husband has dry scalp issues too and was told he has dermatitis. He drinks tons of water, watches his sugar intake and twice a day he sprays his scalp and oils it with just oils on his fingertips.

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

So happy you've found a style that works for you!

@samz396 Жыл бұрын

So full and beautiful.

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💕

@briawilliamsconner Жыл бұрын

Been watching your journey and noticing the scalp issues from beginning. Maybe it’s worth seeing a dermatologist and asking if they recommend nizoral shampoo for psoriasis or some type of dermatitis. I had to use it for a few washes in my microlocs in the beginning and I’m in a better place now. Also, increased my water intake.

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Oh I definitely don't have psoriasis or dermatitis. My scalp is not inflamed, itchy, red etc. I've had several locticians work in my hair and they've confirmed that it's dry scalp and very common with locs and should resolve over time which I've noticed. But thank you.

@HykiaBurton Жыл бұрын

Tomorrow makes one month micro locd, I’m ecstatic 😬.

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for you!

@HykiaBurton Жыл бұрын

@@Ifeyinwa Thank you I’m so happy I made the switch, they are a little thick to be one month so I’m definitely interested to see what my budding phase looks like

@miss4b4c 11 ай бұрын

How do you prevent your locs from “marrying” or joining at the roots when you wash?

@Ifeyinwa 11 ай бұрын

I haven't experienced this

@mrs.francis7180 Жыл бұрын

I just started my micro loc journey as well about abweek now sadly on partially relaxed hair. I guess i just didnt have the patience to wait. I have about 4 to 5 inches of new growth. I trimmed my ends and i started the two strand twists micro loc journey. My twists are tiny and under 200 so are my locs considered micro locs? They are quite tiny becaue of the relaxed hair. Im just hoping that they loc like they are supposed to🤞🏽 crossed😊❤❤

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Awww don’t you worry, your hair will settle with time. There’s another creator on here called Bindi, I think she had her locs installed on partially relaxed hair so you can check out her journey as well but your hair (and yes they’re considered to be microlocs too 😊) will definitely loc it might just take a bit longer xx

@mrs.francis7180 Жыл бұрын

@@Ifeyinwa aaaaawww thanks for the encouraging words * new subbie *🥰

@sabrinamerrick1271 Жыл бұрын

Are microlocs the same as Sister Locs? I do not recommend colouring locs. Certain colours can alter the texture. ❤

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

No they’re not, sisterlocs are a brand of microlocs

@ladygigi9097 11 ай бұрын

How did you reduce the dry scalp issue?

@Ifeyinwa 11 ай бұрын

I spoke about it in the video 😊

@JohnHausser Жыл бұрын

😊 Cheers from San Diego California 🇺🇸

@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын

Cheers 😊

@user-rm8qx5rm2r 10 ай бұрын

Looking for a Loctician, in Corona, NY. U S A 15:01. I want tiny microlocs so bad. I hope that someone can help me.

@melissajohnson2959 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about getting micro loc extensions. Are yours micro loc braids, or micro loc twist? I'm new so don't laugh at me. I just don't know. I love yours, but I like micro braids. 🤷🏾‍♂️ What kind do u have?

@caledriunaw5255 Жыл бұрын

Micro twists