6 Foolish Mistakes You Should NOT Make with Your Starter Micro Locs

6 Foolish Mistakes You Should NOT Make with Your Starter Micro Locs | MicroLoc Mistakes

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10 ай бұрын

Hey y’all! In this video, I talk about 6 foolish mistakes I made with my first set of DIY starter microlocs. These all contributed to me eventually combing them out before the one-year mark. Be smarter than me 🙃If you did some of these, let me know in the comments below. Enjoy and see you in the next video!
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HAIR STORY
~1st Set of Microlocs~
Install Date: Sept 8th 2022
Time Loc’d: 7 months and started combing out
Maintenance: Retwist and then retie
~2nd Set of Microlocs~
Install Date: Unofficially, July 20th 2023
Maintenance: Retie
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@astoldbymeso Ай бұрын

Update: I've gotten a lot of comments and now I know it's not normal for a loctician to not make sure the rest of your hair is good outside of reties! Y'all I've been bamboozled by these people and I want to fight 😭 since posting this video, I've experienced 2 more locticians and I'm ready to write a book called "Surviving loctician trauma" 😭

@nataliedominique-cp6zm 29 күн бұрын

Good idea, write the book

@rachelrachele7 2 күн бұрын

Write the book😂

@blu_rey8656 10 ай бұрын

She should have given you a consultation before she gave you service. Good locticians do that and notify you of any problems with your locs regardless of whether they started them or not. Apparently, she wasn’t professionally schooled. However, as a consumer, we are supposed to research ourselves, just like you know to do now. Btw, most oils can cause dryness and itchiness if you are using them. Tips: wash you hair frequently to help loc hair faster and don’t spray your hair with liquids every day. Fortunately, you have learned valuable lessons and other loc-ers can view your channel for information. Subscribed!✌🏽

@tishabhazi6247 10 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for this. Quick one, I workout 4 times a week, Is it ok to run water through my hair for the 3 days after each workout and on the 4th day have an actual wash?

@blu_rey8656 10 ай бұрын

@@tishabhazi6247 I guess it won’t hurt, as long as you actually wash it as you said. Thoroughly rinsing is better than just spraying water. However, remember to band your locs even with just a rinse. Also, it is natural for locs to go through the ‘budding’ process. That’s when the hair puffs up within the loc. Eventually, everything most locs will even out. Nevertheless, you can minimize any distortions in your locs by following starter loc protocol for at least a year and not neglecting them but not doing too much manipulation.🤞🏽

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

You're right! The first time I sat in her chair, she told me my locs looked really good for something I installed myself. The issues started as my hair matured. If I can be completely honest, I was just happy to have someone else take care of myself who had a shop (not their home) and provided structure for my hair. This is what happens when the pickings are slim in the area you live in. Also, my hair was always in water and I sprayed everyday, and that's why it locked so fast. I've learned my lesson but I'm still terrified something will go wrong with these new ones. Thanks for subscribing! ♥️

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

@tishabhazi6247 Just adding my own two cents, I don't think washing hair frequently is a problem, it's what you do when you wash it . If you do nothing else, please braid and band, a lot of problems can be avoided by just doing that.

@eleesiasportraits6114 10 ай бұрын

Regarding #6, at a certain point, I had to stop watching women with locs to their butts. It would eventually make me focus on the fact that my hair wasn't there yet. It made me less content with my current length.

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

Yes!!! I've unfollowed a few people on IG, not even out of envy, I just want to have an unbiased view of my hair.

@SE-gs6gd 2 ай бұрын

Tbh. Enjoy every stage because your hair will never do that again unless you start over. My locs are quite long now but I actually miss when they were fluffy and shoulder length.

@Brownmahfun 10 ай бұрын

Your loctition was wrong. Who ever told you that stupid story is also wrong. If you have to ask someone to do what they are trained to do, RUN. Evaluation of the hair that you are doing is something that should be automatic.

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

That's what I assumed too!!! But the fact that the first loctitian didn't do that for me, and the second one told me it's an add-on charge. At this point, I don't know what's normal or not. Where I live, I unfortunately can't be choosy except I'm willing to drive 6-7 hours roundtrip to find another loctitian who may just do the same thing 🙃

@Brownmahfun 10 ай бұрын

@@astoldbymeso I wish stylist and hair care '"professionals" would do what they are trained to do but most wont. So it is up to each one of us to research and learn out hair and scalp and nutrition and auto immune diseases.

@chynnadoll1999 7 ай бұрын

This was my experience, and I agree w/you. I felt like I was not being taught how to care for my investment, all along, and, at each stage. I was always having to ask when issues arose. The majority of what I learned, was from my own research! That did NOT seem like a sustainable relationship going forward, for me. Because she NEVER braided & banded my hair when she washed it, yet, I DID, when I washed my hair myself, I blame her for so much bunching! I asked her why she never braided & banded, and she ACTUALLY told me that, that was only for those w/ sisterlocs!!!Needless to say, I parted ways w/that loctician.

@Brownmahfun 7 ай бұрын

@@chynnadoll1999They don't care, they only care about quick money.

@tab0108 7 ай бұрын

Period. Maintenance is included in my retie

@satanette8562 10 ай бұрын

Not related but congrats on learning 2 swim! It’s important an not a lot of adults make the effort to learn ❤

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! It's definitely a life skill that everyone needs to have.

@shanelknight8730 8 ай бұрын

Very helpful video! I cut out that braiding and banding at around 3 months. Shockingly, I didnt experience much unravelling aside from on my ends. I'm 6 months in now and I love the look of my locs. I am experiencing some bunching, but nothing that I'm concerned about. Good luck on your new set!

@astoldbymeso 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! So far, I love this set. I'm also glad your locs are still looking great without it. I can't wait to get to the point where I don't have to anymore

@dee-deechatman1613 6 ай бұрын

I include maintenance in all of my clients' hair reties free of charge. I would not be doing my job if I did not maintain them properly and educate you on how to properly care for your hair. Everything I do would be for nought if they are not properly maintained. I know I could charge more, but for me it's not all about the money. Truly... IJS!

@astoldbymeso 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for being one of the good ones! As much as I believe you should be paid your worth, for some women, their hair appt is the only time they can access luxury. It helps to have a loctitian that isn't trying to charge for every breath you take.

@agnessdhliwayo607 5 ай бұрын

Hie.. can you start micro locs with regular twist on relaxed hair, then interlock later when there is new growth.. please help… lm thinking about starting sister locks cause l hve relaxed hair

@astoldbymeso 5 ай бұрын

Hi, I believe you can start on relaxed hair but it's going to be very difficult to keep it from unraveling. Straight hair just doesn't hold as well as unprocessed hair. You could research others who loc'd on relaxed hair on KZfaq

@kittiesinthecity9333 10 ай бұрын

Hi Meso! Love that you are explaining why certain loc tips are out there as well as sharing your experience with "ignoring the rules"!! I have be locked for two months and was also questioning if the typical to do not to do stuff is necessary

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

Hi! After my experience, the only loc rule that I will follow religiously is braiding and banding. All the other stuff is subjective in my opinion.

@teedabear87 6 ай бұрын

Great information. Thanks for your honesty

@melissadominguez7840 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your advice. I’m newly loc yeasterday . You should have seen how fast i got up to get my bonet and band my hair.

@astoldbymeso 3 ай бұрын

😂 the bonnet is essential!

@nurseed101 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. It is very helpful as I just started my microloc journey (day 1)

@astoldbymeso 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Let me know if there are any other beginner-type videos you'd like to see!

@FreetoBeNaturallyMePS 9 ай бұрын

Hello Fellow Loc Sister!!! I'm almost a week into my microloc journey. You're so beautiful! Keep shining and creating!

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Congrats and good luck with your locs!

@rachelrachele7 2 күн бұрын

I’ve felt the sameee way about my new Microlocs. This video has been super comforting and helpful. Still not sure what I am doing but I feel hopeful now!😊

@sylviag59 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate this very educational video. Thank you for sharing ❤

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! ♥️

@KinasWorld73 7 ай бұрын

thats crazy whether they started or not i woukd still take care of your hair as your new loctician

@Anyasatu 8 ай бұрын

thank you for being honest! this is amazing.

@astoldbymeso 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@fifiesforte 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video... I intend to lock my hair before the end of this year. This was so informative. Thank you ❤

@astoldbymeso 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! ❤️

@cwht1708 5 ай бұрын

I had microlocs for about 2.5 years….i just combined my micros back to traditional locs. Backstory: I had traditional locs for about 15 years prior. My hair grew to about 17-18”. I had length and no volume. I felt that I wanted volume so I cut and got micros. I won’t go into the details but the short story is that the financial investment versus the changing behavior of the loctition was not worth it to me anymore. I gave it up I’m back to traditional locs. I’m loving my babies!!!! I feel better. I’m 4c then banded the bottom with a rubber band until the merge together maybe after my next wash. I thought about reattaching but I spoke with another loctition and she gave her reasons of why she didn’t really care to do it. I agreed. Your video is great! Advice I would give is like you mentioned…. Keep your hand out or your head!!!!!! I’m sooooooooo guilty!

@astoldbymeso 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story! I agree, the financial investment vs navigating their behavior is exhausting! I'm about to drop a video tomorrow because I had some more issues with the loctitian.

@JMcFad2 10 ай бұрын

Great video, very helpful as a newbie

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lacreshajohnson5576 9 ай бұрын

Good 👉 point. Im researching mico locs and im a advide swimmer and on diff. Teams. But plan to hold out for 5months 6months. Ive purchased extra large swim caps for Locs/ big hair on Amazon $25-40. But i use 2 caps where water still get in on sides. Believe the typical 🙄 creamy mostiureizer you put o. B4 swim 🏊‍♀️ not good to loosen loc. 😮 Appreciate the info❤🎉

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Yes! I would hold off for as long as possible. With the cap I recommended, no water should get through, it's fantastic quality. Just make sure to get the right size.

@eleesiasportraits6114 10 ай бұрын

I had no idea that dry cleaning wasn't washing. In my defense, the fact that 'cleaning' is in the name kinda throws me off. lol

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

Girl same! It doesn't make any sense

@klarue6594 8 ай бұрын

Dry cleaning is washing. Stop believing what people say and fact check. Google is your friend. Dry cleaning is washing without water but using a chemical solvent. The machine washes, steams and dries your clothing.

@astoldbymeso 8 ай бұрын

I think you're missing that naturally, people tend to associate the term "washing" with the use of soap and water, hence the confusion.

@rebelglamhair 5 ай бұрын

Me either and I'm 40 lol

@adoringyourhair 4 ай бұрын

I hate that you had that experience with those locticians. Thank you for sharing and this video was so helpful. As a DIYer, I’ll keep this all in mind. ❤❤❤

@astoldbymeso 4 ай бұрын

It's okay! Thanks for watching!

@camtee1520 9 ай бұрын

I'm not a loctitian, but it's hard to believe that is the standard. I understand more time and possibly more money will be needed for repairs, but she should have at least informed you about your hair. My current loctitian didn't establish my locs, but she keeps me updated regarding their health as well as my scalp.

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

And that's how it should be! I felt like (and still feel like) I'm begging for scraps

@mobillionsa1854 4 ай бұрын

It’s 1 in a million loctician. They’re very pompous and don’t care, they only put in the work to people they started their Locs…

@seedfulthoughts5956 27 күн бұрын

Awesome tips! I'm looking forward to restarting my locs🥰

@astoldbymeso 7 күн бұрын

You got this!

@Kcost1024 9 ай бұрын

Great video!❤❤

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@grannyslittlegamer18 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for information.

@astoldbymeso 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@Abena425 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Sis!

@jessicaflemister4825 14 күн бұрын

I had locs and was lazy but also experiencing depression so I wasn’t consistent with my retwists a couple months and it showed. Cut them and now 6 months later I’m looking at micro locs. That you for your honesty it really is helpful. Also, I was today years old when I found out the dry cleaner doesn’t automatically clean. And my big mid 30s age maybe should’ve known too. lol at least now we do!

@astoldbymeso 14 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope you're doing much better now 🫶🏾 I think we all just learned this but they actually clean, just not with water 😂

@80giggles 6 ай бұрын

I JUST started my two strand twist locs toDAY!!!! Well last night and finished today but im scared and i NEEDED this video!!!! I dont want to have to comb them out...i want this but we shall see!!! Ive bren two stranding big chunks and bantu knotting them to just orotect and keep my HANDS out of it!!!!😂😂😂😂😅😅😅❤

@astoldbymeso 6 ай бұрын

Yay!!! Don't be too scared 😂 everyone's experience is different. Excited for you and your journey! ♥️

@nessparadis6948 2 ай бұрын

How’s the journey?

@oliviajae 10 ай бұрын

Hey sis! Showing your channel some love. Thanks for sharing, your hair looks great. I'm currently transitioning to natural and have always loved the look of locs. Maybe ill give them a try...lol New Subbbie!🎉 Be Blessed!🙏🏾♥

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

Hey sis! Thank you so much for the love 🥺 You absolutely should give locs a try! I was natural for 7 years and I'll be honest, I don't miss my loose hair one bit. Maybe spend a few years with your natural hair and then when you want something different, you can try locs. Thanks for subbing! ♥️

@oliviajae 10 ай бұрын

@@astoldbymeso Yes that sounds like a great idea. Thanks again! Xoxo

@arlenemaxwell2785 9 ай бұрын

I want to know the difference between Sister Locks, and Micro Locks

@elizabethasikpo2847 6 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you 👍🏾

@astoldbymeso 6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

@blankcanvasresin8ion493 7 ай бұрын

I’m at 2.5yrs as of today…I definitely experienced bunching, most likely due to not braiding/banding consistently. The bunching was towards the end of my loc, so at around month 15, I cut below the thick part of the bunching…it just annoyed me how it was “skinny, thick, skinny.” I ended up cutting ab 3-4 inches off the majority of my locs.

@astoldbymeso 7 ай бұрын

Yes!!! The "skinny, thick, skinny" drove me insane! I'm glad I listened to myself and just went ahead and combed it out. Congrats on 2.5 years! 🥳

@jonimommy7389 9 ай бұрын

Sounds like your initial loctician was an ass! I'm ready to get my microlocs started like YESTERDAY...Im hesitant because many of the locticians Ive reached out to jus seem impatient, jaded, overbooked...generally not welcoming...almost as if youre asking a superstar for a favor just by inquiring about their services...such a turn off!

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Yup! I really think it's because of this new boom in people wanting to get locked. They know they'll get clients regardless so there's no desire for exceptional customer service.

@graciamuzima5234 8 ай бұрын

@ joinmommy Sounds like most of your “typical hair stylist” here in Australia 😆🤣…geez at least give me a reply of a yes or no through text. Literally leaving you on seen when u inquire about service.

@dkadwoa4114 6 ай бұрын

Sorry you're experiencing that, I'm a stylist of 25+ and I want micro locks and THINKING about doing them. I would never treat my business that way...I still love what I do and will make it my business to take care as long as the client allows it ... sometimes THEY are the ones who won't do what needs to be done to take extra care of their hair for the sake of convenience....anyhoo I hope you find a reliable person....🙏🏿.....Ms D

@annabelolubi511 9 ай бұрын

What’s scary about hairstylist I’ve come across so far is that they don’t care about the health of your hair anymore just the final style or what you paid for

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Yup and I hate that!

@nicolettegraham179 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@rhondaalmond9288 8 ай бұрын

I had bunching but I started palm rolling and they went away

@astoldbymeso 8 ай бұрын

Love that for you! I wasn't so lucky 😔

@dumadan7561 4 ай бұрын

Less than two months in and I’ve already made 5 of these mistakes 😫😤😱. This video has been really helpful as I now know where I’m going wrong. The loctician I used suggested the two strand twist method for me because I was not 💯 confident that I’ll like my hair in locks as I have feathery 4C hair with low density but high porosity, yeah crazy combo. She initially did gel twists not locked, and I was meant to wear it for 4-6weeks before finally locking, however they started to unravel very quickly and I went back to lock it less than two weeks after. Again this only lasted just under three weeks before some had started to unravel and some strands were breaking off at the tips (due to dryness, she told me not to wash or put any products so my hair was really dry, not sure if this was good advice) and some were thinning out unevenly along the strands. Now I’m going to a different loctician to see how my new locks can be salvaged without combing out and starting all over again 😫

@astoldbymeso 4 ай бұрын

I'm surprised that they were breaking off after actually locking it. Did you interlock the second time around? Or you just put in twists like the first time? The good thing is you're still just a few weeks in so if you hate it, you could comb it out without losing a lot of hair.

@dumadan7561 2 ай бұрын

@@astoldbymeso Thanks for replying to my comment. Not sure why I’m just seeing it now even though you sent it a month ago. Yes she said she locked it the second time but honestly she did a shoddy job of it as my next loctician revealed. She did the locking properly making it my third attempt. It’s now been almost 6weeks since that third time and I’ll be going back for a retie next week. Can you please advise if I need to moisturise often because the dryness I’m experiencing is too much. I’m going to ask the new lady too but I’d like to know what you think. PS: I’ve always suffered with dry scalp even before getting locks so not moisturising frequently is taking its toll on my hair. Thanks 🙏🏾

@astoldbymeso Ай бұрын

Also not sure why I'm just seeing this. Honestly, I would say to go with what your loctician says since she's the one maintaining your hair. Personally, I started moisturizing from the start, but only with water. As time passed, I introduced very light leave-in conditioner like once a week. I don't have issues with really dry scalp so I've been fine. I really feel like loc rules are not a one-size-fits-all and you may just need to listen to what your own hair/scalp needs.

@dumadan7561 Ай бұрын

@@astoldbymeso Thanks 🤩

@felareed8251 8 күн бұрын

GREAT VLOG (: THANKS

@nubia3568 9 ай бұрын

It’s not easy to find a lotician who truly takes care of your hair and knows really how to maintain the hair. They just like to retwist and go. I’m a former hairstylist and I could never see myself gaining a client and not taking full care of their hair.

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Right?!! And for the $$$ I'm dropping, I expect more.

@jessicaj2956 9 ай бұрын

I started with braid locs twist locs didn't go well with my hair. I had to comb out my first set which was the twist locs now I've been loced for two years and I'm so in love but my advice to everyone is to start with braid locs. The two-strand twist is a no-no. It's too much work and too many problems.

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Braid locs are definitely the best way to go if you're not interlocking from the start but they take so much longer to install and most people don't want to sit that long. Glad you're enjoying the ones you have now!

@sushonathomas4164 9 ай бұрын

Sis. Aaa3g3

@sushonathomas4164 9 ай бұрын

I disagree. I started mine (my sons and daughters too)with 2 strands, never braided and banded and they never unraveled. I think it's just different for each person. Also, my hair is not dense to start and braidlocs give you the most compact look because the hairs can't expand within the loc and the braid pattern can take a long time to go away, if ever for some. Different strokes for different folks🤷🏾‍♀️

@learntolove3327 8 ай бұрын

Started my micro locs with two strand twist in January '23. My hair is doing great. My daughter and I installed them. Found a great loctition to maintain interlocking.

@alwayssavedbyHislove 6 ай бұрын

I needed this video 😭 I was over braiding and banding by month 4 and have been paying the price. I'm 1.5 years in and not a day passes by that I don't consider cutting it off and starting over. Giving it 6 more months while I study for my boards. Your current set looks gorgeous!

@astoldbymeso 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is a good reminder for me 😩 because I'm feeling so over braiding & banding. Maybe consider combing yours out and restarting instead of cutting? Goodluck on your board exams!

@alwayssavedbyHislove 6 ай бұрын

@@astoldbymeso Thank you! I would never have the time, patience, and care required to comb them out, so I'd def be back in my TWA bag for a minute 😂

@astoldbymeso 6 ай бұрын

😂 I don't blame you. If this set doesn't work out for me for whatever reason, TWA it is!

@christine1962ful 6 ай бұрын

When you say overbraiding, do you mean you kept styling it in braids for curls? If so, how did this affect you progress?

@alwayssavedbyHislove 6 ай бұрын

@@christine1962ful Sorry, that was unclear, I meant I was OVER it, like done, don't wanna, don't make me do this no more lol. For styling, I mostly sprayed water, gave my head a shake, and left it alone. But I will say, most of my issues stem from a loose install and some inconsistent parting. My hair has mostly loc'd up, so maybe a dye job and a haircut will change my mind 😂

@TheRLSLife 26 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Recently DIY my microlocs and just want to get them to that matured stage with the least amount of complications. 🤦🏾‍♀️

@astoldbymeso 24 күн бұрын

I get it! Good luck! 🤞🏾

@eleesiasportraits6114 10 ай бұрын

#3 is definitely me, I only lasted 5 months doing braiding and banding before I got sick of it.

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

Did you develop any issues after you stopped?

@eleesiasportraits6114 10 ай бұрын

@@astoldbymeso I definitely have bunching on some of my locs, but I'm much too lazy to do anything but wait and see how they turn out over time. I'm only 8 months in.

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

You're better than me, sometimes I wish I had just waited out my old set. Do you have large or smaller locs?

@eleesiasportraits6114 10 ай бұрын

@@astoldbymeso I have microlocs. I installed them myself. About 340 of them.

@jscreationsbyjb 27 күн бұрын

Welp looka there...I just learned something new too! I had know idea they don't wash (unless requested) at the cleaners 😮😊

@felinek 7 ай бұрын

Dry clean and wash? Huh? Im 41 and i have never heard that. Clean is in dry clean. Lol. But anyway, I did not know that they wouldn't say anything about the condition of your locs during the reties. Very informative videos.

@astoldbymeso 7 ай бұрын

So someone in the comments said that when they dryclean, they wash with some type of solvent and not water. At this point, I don't know anymore. Thank you for watching!

@felinek 5 ай бұрын

@@astoldbymeso thank you again and that does make sense. I never actually thought about it.

@promostk 9 ай бұрын

Here watching

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@LatoyaJoyce2091 2 ай бұрын

Looove this video, soooo informative. Thanks for sharing!!

@astoldbymeso 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! ❤️

@KeliLaingRealEstate 18 күн бұрын

So helpful. My installation is Tuesday

@astoldbymeso 17 күн бұрын

I hope you love your install 🙌🏾

@KeliLaingRealEstate 2 күн бұрын

@@astoldbymeso I chickened out for Tuesday lol. But got my life together and ended up having them installed the following Saturday. I love them. I cannot believe I did it but I did and now I’m so happy

@Famished4Life 7 ай бұрын

I think I’m going through loc envy. I started micro loc twist and it’s very frizzy and I want neater locs but I’m also scared that if I restart with interlocs instead of twist that it won’t be as full. Idk what to do

@astoldbymeso 7 ай бұрын

From what I've heard, the frizziness goes away as your locs mature, except if you had really loose natural hair (Type 3C-4A). Are you maintaining with interlocking?

@oluomalocs4964 10 ай бұрын

New subbie!

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

Welcome!!

@janelly7124 8 ай бұрын

Idk if my hair is just incredibly nappy but I started my locs with 2 strand twists, never braided and banded, and nothing happened😭😭 should I still start doing it just in case?

@astoldbymeso 8 ай бұрын

If it's doing fine, I'd say don't worry about it. How long have you been loc'd?

@astoldbymeso 7 ай бұрын

Thank y'all so much for watching! ♥️ Don't forget to subscribe and let me know the kind of videos you'd like to see from me!

@kittiesinthecity9333 10 ай бұрын

Wow i finished my (first ever set) micro locs July 10, 2023, yay same start date🥳🥳! QUESTIONS: Did you start your new set of locs with two strand twists again or interlocked from ends to root? How many locks do you have?

@astoldbymeso 10 ай бұрын

Yes loc twin!!! I started the new ones with two strand twists again. My arms would have fallen off if I interlocked from ends to roots. Right now, I don't know how many because it's too much to count and I'm lazy 😩

@kittiesinthecity9333 10 ай бұрын

@@astoldbymeso You have a beautiful set of locs! Thank you for sharing your loc journey with us through amazing quality videos😍

@Ketogenesis_ 8 ай бұрын

I loced on the 1st of July, and now I'm combing them out and starting again... The tears I am crying

@ReannaPeters12 8 ай бұрын

@@Ketogenesis_why?

@islandgyelMsgisem 7 ай бұрын

I knew dry cleaning isn’t washing, it in the name Dry….. Cleaning 😅 Thank you for the advice I’m researching micro locs and probably would have done the same thing with my new locs when I start

@astoldbymeso 7 ай бұрын

😂 I had to think about it, if cleaning isn't washing, then what is the 'dry' part about 😂 Thanks for watching!

@MsKBToyz 4 ай бұрын

Hi, dry cleaning is another method of cleaning delicate fabrics with organic solvents. I believe this method was invented by an African American as well...js. dry cleaning doesn't use water, that's all. 😊

@astoldbymeso Ай бұрын

@MsKBToyz, Thanks for the insight!

@lasisiazeez383 2 ай бұрын

At what stage should it start to braid and band please, I just started mine now for 4 days ago

@astoldbymeso 2 ай бұрын

You should probably start when you first install your locs but don't stress if you didn't!

@yourfavoriteoompaloompa139 Ай бұрын

For tip 1, braid and band during wash day or outside of wash day too?

@astoldbymeso Ай бұрын

I only do it for wash day!

@AureliaShantelle 2 ай бұрын

Literally same with me, my Loctician was doing reties ONLY . I didn’t have a healthy set of sister locks & didn’t even know until I moved states & went to get a consult before my next retie ….. I didn’t have time to comb mine out so I literally cut my locs off 🥴

@astoldbymeso Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Was the person an official sisterlock consultant?

@sandyseonduru3399 2 ай бұрын

My hands were in my hair when you started with number 5. Its not easy yooh😂

@astoldbymeso 2 ай бұрын

Ngl my hands are still in my hair A LOT! When I'm not busy, I put on my bonnet to keep myself from playing with it.

@kiahall-dunn2162 Ай бұрын

How did you comb your locs out? I want to comb mine out for that same reason

@astoldbymeso Ай бұрын

I just took a tiny rat tail comb, conditioner, water, and combed it out for weeks. I'm loc'd back up though! ☺️

@meadowly1179 Ай бұрын

I just got mine done today

@astoldbymeso Ай бұрын

How exciting! 🥺

@BlaqueSuggaDesigns 7 ай бұрын

Blessings these sadness me as License Cosmetologist & Loctician, when a guest seats in your chair you have a right to education them.on their crown. Im sorry for your experiences 😔 this is the importance to find out if this ppl are a Licensed Cosmetologist that specializes in locs or natural hair locs & natural hair are not something thats is taught in Cosmetology School. The Cosmetologist must what to be more educated in there profession

@astoldbymeso 7 ай бұрын

It's okay! At some point, I'm going to switch to maintaining my hair myself, just not sure when.

@ktrinbean Ай бұрын

If my dry clean doesn’t include wash 🧐 we might have a problem.

@astoldbymeso Ай бұрын

😂😂 technically it's washed, just not with water

@user-rr9jo7by6u 9 ай бұрын

For those of us that don’t know, what is “ Braid and band”?

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Braiding and banding is taking sections of your locs and literally braiding it (think of box braids but larger sections) and folding the ends with rubber bands, hair ties etc. The point is to keep your locs from slipping and unraveling - which is the most frustrating thing about starter locs. There's tons of videos on KZfaq about it.

@user-rr9jo7by6u 9 ай бұрын

Oh okay! Thank you for enlightening me because out of all the loc videos I’ve watched, you’re the first I’ve heard mention that!

@astoldbymeso 9 ай бұрын

Of course! I'll be making a video on how I braid and band soon so make sure to subscribe!

@DiamondLocZ24 8 ай бұрын

Thank you bc I never heard of that

@deidrefranklin9674 8 ай бұрын

@@user-rr9jo7by6u. Me to. I was gonna ask this same question.

@user-se7tx2mx1p 7 ай бұрын

How can you specified if you don’t it’s crazy they are charging us for everything n it’s getting insane

@astoldbymeso 5 ай бұрын

It really is!

@sandyseonduru3399 2 ай бұрын

I have 4c hair, and started my locs with braids but they still unraveled.

@astoldbymeso 2 ай бұрын

I think some people are luckier than others 😩 I've only experienced unraveling at my edges, no where else

@lindabradley1929 17 күн бұрын

7/10/24 Braidloc❤

@jermicapolk7713 4 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@astoldbymeso 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! ♥️

@FaridahNassozi 4 ай бұрын

Hand in hair syndrome and lock jealousy, I'm a big big culprit 😭😭😭 4 months into my journey

@astoldbymeso 4 ай бұрын

You're not alone! 🙋🏾‍♀️

@doreenbibby7941 20 күн бұрын

I don’t know who your dealing with but if who does your loc retie should say something thing to you and should assess your hair because that is just good customer service and will ensure your patronage. When they give you the ex sample like u got run because it’s just a matter of time before something happens and makes u feel comfortable.

@adiamond2587 4 ай бұрын

As a loctician I hear horror stories and it is true that many will just take the money and just give you your service. However that is solely on the stylist every service should be a conversation of the health and general maintenance of the hair.

@astoldbymeso 4 ай бұрын

I think that's why I've been so confused with the locticians I've gone to. It's a shame

@mobillionsa1854 4 ай бұрын

The only great loctician is myself, no loctician has ever satisfied me, they just retit shabily to quickly finish up n grab next client, and true that they don’t care about your hair when they didn’t start it, so needless paying them so much if I won’t even get a great job or a feedback.. I learned to retit by myself and save my money and all the drama at locticians…

@astoldbymeso 4 ай бұрын

Right?!! It's funny that since this video, I've gone to two other locticians and now back to doing my own reties

@chizomhumphrey 6 ай бұрын

What is braid and band????

@astoldbymeso 6 ай бұрын

Check out my other video here, I explain it a few mins in: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fa6KmairmNTUY4E.html

@chizomhumphrey 6 ай бұрын

@@astoldbymeso thank youuuu🫶

@relatableblackgirl 6 күн бұрын

I had locs with extensions for a year now and just by watching this video i feel like im doing everything wrong 😭

@astoldbymeso 4 күн бұрын

I'm sure you're fine lol I don't know how much different it is maintaining regular vs extensions

@yanimiller5856 4 ай бұрын

Don’t add conditioner or oil for the first 6mths when you start your locs you don’t want them to unravel

@astoldbymeso 4 ай бұрын

I agree! Unraveling wasn't a huge issue for me though because of my texture

@emmamashobe8969 7 ай бұрын

Bunching is what is happening to me

@astoldbymeso 7 ай бұрын

If you're still in the early phases, I'd say try to palm roll!

@na_ladyliz5055 6 ай бұрын

Girl!! Not even with a cap on!??? 😂

@astoldbymeso 6 ай бұрын

🫣 Officer, I'm innocent

@sbriep6763 2 ай бұрын

You had a bad loction...how can she not tell you she can see your hair. That is bad practice smh. She did not have to start your locs to give you advice.