I had sisterlocks and agree 100 that it was the best hair decision I made. I then cut them out to experience my natural hair. I went from relaxer to locs so never managed my natural hair. I’ve finally learned what my natural is like and how to maintain it thanks to black girl curls. I miss my locs and my bday gift to me is going back to locs. Enjoy the journey it’s a wonderful experience
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Isn’t it such a freeing feeling! I feel like I’ve been a slave to my hair my whole life so I’ve absolutely loved having locs so far, I hope you enjoy your second set and happy birthday in advance 🤍
@aminataniang653111 ай бұрын
@@Ifeyinwa what method did you start your microlocs with please?
@AddyBee_me5 ай бұрын
Gonna use the same ones?
@nas95262 ай бұрын
@@Ifeyinwawhy did you choose the interlock method vs two strand twists?
@learntolove3327 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. I just installed my micro locs. My strands/curls/waves looks just like yours but shorter. Goes to show everyone's phases will come at different times. I'm so happy to have started my journey. 💜
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Congrats on your new journey!
@b.l.wilson972410 ай бұрын
I’ve been contemplating starting and doing my own but I was also thinking having a professional start them and I maintain them. Living in Arkansas with few hair resources has been difficult unless I go 3-4 hours away and find a loctician
@oluomalocs49642 жыл бұрын
First thing - makeup on fleek! As always. Just gorgeous 😍 I love watching and listening to you. 2nd, I was about to comment that for 6 months (which technically is when you should have been well into the so-called ugly phase) I could hardly see any frizz. With locs, frizz is GOOD. You want your locs to frizz and shrink (aka become more tangled and compact) because that's the only way you can achieve loc maturity. For your texture, the slippage was expected. I would have braided your periphery after the first slippage, and then interlocked the roots, but different loctitians do things differently. FYI, I don't know about this idea of asking people to avoid water after interlocking. It makes no sense. Locs that will slip, will slip regardless. Plus wetting/washing your interlocks hastens the locing process. The stretch and shrinkage caused by soaking the hair and then allowing it to dry speeds up the tangling/matting process, which is what you want.
@daniellaisbeautiful2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome feedback. Your comment is really informative.
@oluomalocs49642 жыл бұрын
@@daniellaisbeautiful glad it helped. If you'd like even more useful content, please feel free to subscribe to our channel - Oluomalocs 😊
@EstherNkanta2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this
@oluomalocs49642 жыл бұрын
@@EstherNkanta glad it helped.
@TheLolob9 ай бұрын
Thank you @oluomalocs4964 i looove my locs ❤.I had to loosen and redo my locs after 4weeks (was my fault,cheaper isnt better😢) but my hair looks amazing now. I wish i did more research before starting the process.Eni braids isnt too expensive in hindsight #Abuja #292locs
@briceashton82302 жыл бұрын
Hi I highly recommend keeping your braids in after washing until it is fully dry. I also braided my hair very regularly for the first few months. I braided my hair about 2 to 3 times weekly so that I felt comfortable spritzing with water and knew that it wouldn’t unravel. It was a more work but I have had zero slippage.
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing 🤍
@DanaLynnette2 жыл бұрын
You are beautiful, and your hair is flourishing! 😀 I love that you were able to take what the stylist said and balanced it against what you believe is best for your hair. Enjoy your journey!
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🤍
@tinarjackson98442 жыл бұрын
Your hair is new...leave it alone! You've been losing locs, please don't put any tension on your hair 💕
@bohosoul133 күн бұрын
Your makeup always looks so good and natural.
@lizangenye1509 Жыл бұрын
Girl flawless✨ I got my sisterlocs installed 5days ago. Best decision ever!!🥰
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to hear!
@tinarjackson98442 жыл бұрын
6 weeks is good! I'm not trying to see my loctition that often! For me would be $120.00 every month! I Retie my own edges myself. My scalp needs an oil. If I don't oil my scalp after washing . It itches like crazy! I use aloe vera juice rose water and purified water
@The09121963 Жыл бұрын
Do you mix them all in one bottle or use them separate thanks
@Ayomide_C.O2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Found my way here from your Instagram. My microlocs are four months in & I can relate! Enibraids also installed (& maintains) them for me in Lagos, Nigeria. Thank you for sharing ❤️ You’re so pretty and your locs are looking real good.
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you so much and welcome to my channel! I’m so happy to have you here ❤️
@Yardenisrael2 жыл бұрын
Wow this really suits you, I’ve been twisting my short 4c hair but I’m now considering this 🙋🏾♀️ thank you
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome and thanks 😊
@graceoriaghan2 жыл бұрын
My first retie is tomorrow and in just 4 weeks of experiencing my locs, I've realized that there are lots of rules in the loc community. Too many rules that it somehow defeats the purpose of hair freedom. I also have a very dry and itchy scalp, it can itch so bad that I have bruises. Telling me not to moisturize my scalp for the first 10 weeks that's almost 3 months won't work cause I'd do more damage to my scalp than damage from slippage. I've been spraying rosewater a couple of times a week and applying oil lightly to relieve my scalp. I'm looking forward to my appointment tomorrow so I hear what the loctician has to say about my locs condition. I've noticed a couple of slippage especially on my hairline just like you but I'd know tomorrow. I really need to wash this hair though, I don't think I can wait till 10 weeks before I wash it. Team disobedient gang 🤣🤣
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I think it’s important to find the balance that works for you. I don’t think ANYTHING hair-related should require your personal suffering. Try not to stress too much about the rules and listen to your body I say.
@Mrs.Adrian2 жыл бұрын
Ive been microlocd for almost 11 months and honestly do whatever works for you and your hair. I’ve used oil since month 2. Water since day 1 and I never had any issues. Of course you can’t drench your hair like you used to but spritzing it everyday (even twice a day) won’t hurt. Remember even though we aren’t loose natural anymore we are still natural with Afro textured hair. Misting Water alone or a little bit of oil is not enough to make your hair unravel
@Mrs.Adrian2 жыл бұрын
Also…I used sulfur 8 shampoo, grease, and scalp treatment the first few month locked and it completely helped with the itching and dryness.
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
@@Mrs.Adrian thank you for this!
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
@@Mrs.Adrian I’ve heard of this shampoo! Everything seems to be ok for now but I’ll definitely look into that if I need to thank you 😊
@meridien52681 Жыл бұрын
Stretching out reti's isn't good. The maintenance keeps your locs smooth and even, and it's better for a professional to check it out at regular intervals. BEST decision I've ever made and I will be loc'ed forever! (I have Sisterlocs and they're past my waist, 18 years old, and been cut a few times, so I've been on the journey a while.) My consultant recommended an interval of no more than 6 weeks for reti. I was worried about why my hair looked a little frizzy some years ago, and since we've been maintaining it more frequently, it looks and feels SO much improved! Thank you.
@caprinirichmond6872 Жыл бұрын
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE…Oil and spritz your hair… every one hair texture and growth patterns are different and you have to do what’s best for you. I’m on my way to my Sister loc journey and have already made up my mind that I will be oiling and spraying my hair with water because that is what works for me in its natural state already. My hair has maintained its growth and healthiness from doing so without the locks. So I’m sure my hair texture will not change and will continue to grow using the same regimen… Thanks for your honest feedback!
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, I'm glad you found this useful!
@MallyMal832 жыл бұрын
I live in colombia and there is only 1 certified sisterlocks consultant out here and she lives in a completely different state 😩 so flying her out here to get reties definitely gets costly ($375-$400 USD) so I’ve started going 8 weeks between reties. I’m 13 months in and I get slippage around my perimeter bc I workout a lot. I’ve found that keeping my perimeter locs braided in two cornrows going down each side helps A LOTTTTTTT in preventing the slippage. I’m also in the process of learning how to retighten my own hair (at least the perimeter/ areas that are prone to slippage) so I can go longer between reties. Yours are gorgeous !
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Ooooh girl thank you for that tip! My new Loctician recommended I cornrow my perimeter when I'm washing my hair as well x
@ladygigi9097 Жыл бұрын
This has really inspired me to finally bite the bullet and go for it! The major thing that was holding me back was that whenever i braid my hair i get very dry scalp and was worried about that getting stuck in my locks, especially with the no water rule but you are right. I will just need to do what is right for my hair! Thank you :) (Oh and I just subscribed too!)
@reginacampbell44313 ай бұрын
Thank you for transparency sharing ❤
@oreoluwaayeni2372 Жыл бұрын
You are soo breathtakingly gorgeous! Just gorgeous !!❤❤
@BFLCONNECT Жыл бұрын
You should try an anti dandruff shampoo and stop using the oil. This worked for me. No more flakes. I haven't put oil on my scalp for over 10 years. Your hair is beautiful!
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Thank you and thank you for the advice!
@georgina48742 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree with you. Do what works for your hair. You and your hair are pretty.
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@aramideugbomeh2 жыл бұрын
Your looks nice, and I like the fact that you know what you need for your hair and you're doing it as time goes on you'll get to know more about it. What I do about the locs at the perimeter of my head is to retie them before the due date, like that, the slippage is minimal.
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
That's a good idea, I might have to consider doing the same if my new retie schedule doesn't work out
@jaeshasway Жыл бұрын
I have the same hair type, pattern, texture and density as you do. Even the same problem areas at the temples and looser in the front, 4a and tighter in the back, 4b. This video taught me so much about what my hair might look like and the problems I may encounter. Thank you for sharing your journey. I have a feeling that oils and moisture will cause the same issues. My strands are very fine even though I have a lot of them so considered medium density. I have mini twists in now as a test. I used curl cream and they stayed well for a week, but I went to a social gathering and sweated along with humidity and when I got home the shrinkage was major and many of the twists had unraveled even though they were so small. My ends look like yours. Have fine, very tightly coiled hair, but product and water elongates them so people mistaken my curl pattern as being more of a 3c vs 4a 4b. My shrinkage is real too. Lol. 😂
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Awwww I love virtually meeting my hair twins ❤️
@sandyroberts31172 жыл бұрын
I have the same regret, not getting locs sooner. Your locs are gorgeous.
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nike5552 жыл бұрын
What a coincidence met someone yesterday that gets her hair done and the same salon .
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
They’re awesome!
@AdiatoBaldeCosmeticsAcademy2 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋🏿 New subscriber here! Thank you for this video! I’ve dreadlocks since 2018 and I’m now considering taking them out and have micro locks! Your videos will help a lot, thanks 🙏🏿😍 Your hair looks amazing 😻
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Awww thank you!
@bettyeames68122 жыл бұрын
Try Black Jamaican Castor Oil on your scalp after spritzing with water or rose water. If this oil is too heavy for your hair, try argan oil or sweet almond oil. Your hair is beautiful 😍
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@krisbell44352 жыл бұрын
I’ve been considering microlocs for a while and I’m so glad I found your videos! I have a consultation in a few weeks.
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Awww welcome to my channel and good luck with your consultation!
@bindahenxem2791 Жыл бұрын
Hi, your hair looks great. Follow your page from Jos, Nigeria. I'm due for a retie myself, haven tried and loosened my previous attempts. The first was the traditional comb locs. Then I stumbled on microlocs, this is the second set I've had installed. Had to loosen the first because the sizes weren't consistent. Now I have about 630 ish. And I love them like you rightly said: hair freedom!🎉
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And I'm so happy you eventually got the locs that you wanted :)
@billierankaolcom Жыл бұрын
You lots of the best ones I’ve seen so far
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@modupetaiwo-ogbe5357 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the link to the loctitian list! I have found a brilliant loctitian near to where I live and did a brilliant retie.
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
I’m so happy you found it useful! Thanks for watching 💕
@rebeccaRbennett Жыл бұрын
My advice for ppl with slippage issues, start the locs with plaits then twist it out.. the braids/plaits keeps it in place at least better than just twists
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Great tip, thanks!
@Prophetessgwb Жыл бұрын
I hope you can keep the one who really teaches you. I don't have sister locs or micro locs. I have 91 locs I am 7 months I had 8 or 9 braids that had to be braided again I am silver and my hair is soft. I am getting ready to get it done I am enjoying it I had three I had to braid . Just be patient when you style let it be simple with not a lot of tension on it. Your beautiful and your hair looks good.
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your advice!
@RandomlyShay2 жыл бұрын
Am i fully loc'd now...uh no. I DIED OMG
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
LOOOOL!
@camara11948 ай бұрын
I'm getting brotherlocs in January 2nd, 2024. I absolutely can't wait.I m'
@promostk Жыл бұрын
Here watching ❤
@Balderhash Жыл бұрын
At those prices you would be better served learning to interloc your hair yourself and doing the edges. That's what I did on my slipping edges and it made a lot of difference.
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Happy that worked for you 😊
@30tanzania Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!! Love your hair!!♥️♥️♥️
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@DNB722710 ай бұрын
"Benefits of using rice water in your hair According to St. Bernard, the benefits of applying rice water to the hair include “increased hair volume, better hair shine and appearance, stronger follicles, repair to cuticle damage, dandruff prevention and anti-inflammatory effects on the scalp.”
@leslyekornegay Жыл бұрын
You are gorgeous love how your microlocs are filling out
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@dontneednomanstoptelllingm84812 жыл бұрын
I like your locks I've always wanted them thank you for sharing
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@DeborahSawyer Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@shazzzaa27 Жыл бұрын
Try T gel to wash your hair. This will minimise flaking, and you won't need to use the oil. I've had no slippage, and I have 4a hair. I wash myself and mist with water daily. I don't use any oil on my scalp, but I haven't used oil on my scalp for about 15 years so it was no biggy.
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the recommendation!
@nellymckenna65522 жыл бұрын
If you are willing, you can learn to retie your own hair...even if its just the stubborn slipping ones
@tinikiadavis79712 жыл бұрын
I am approaching 8 months with my locs and I use jojoba oil but I only put it in my fingertips and massage it in. It may be worth a try to do that to put oil on your scalp but they look good.
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I’ll try that 😊
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! If you enjoyed this video please don’t forget to give it a thumbs up 😊
@sheilaandfrank2 жыл бұрын
Here watching
@kikionyesoh2 жыл бұрын
Notification gang 💓
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Ayyyyyye thank you! ❤️
@carolinened51032 жыл бұрын
Beautiful locs
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@tinarjackson98442 жыл бұрын
It will fall in time. Blowing drying before the install wasn't necessary. Because when you wash it... natural hair shrinks
@sherisecampbell4590 Жыл бұрын
Werw your micro locs started with twists or braids?
@Moena412 Жыл бұрын
I'm planning on entering the loc club (still torn between micro and SL tho lol...) I stumbled upon this video during my research. How many hours did it take you to install your locs? BTW, your locs are amazzzzzzzing!!
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
7 hours but I had 3 locticians! And thank you!
@reginabrooks471311 ай бұрын
Did you do two strand twists or braidlocs?
@faithodhiambo101111 ай бұрын
They are beautiful and so are you
@Ifeyinwa11 ай бұрын
Awww thank you so much 💕
@ebonyd4ever2 жыл бұрын
Instead of you having to travel for maintenance, can your loctitian show you the proper technique to do some light maintenance around the periphery of your hair?
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Honestly at this rate I think that's what I need to do. Thank you hun.
@rebeccaRbennett Жыл бұрын
Being worried that the same thing would happen to me..but it's important to know know what type of hair you have
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Don't worry! Mine's settles completely now!
@mandyvidembozie87799 ай бұрын
I'm 4weeks into my microlocs and i did it on relaxed hair, so the edges don't really look the best for me but I'm trying to consciously love the new experience. And though you did yours on natural hair do you perhaps have any special advice for those who had their hair relaxed before locking?
@Ifeyinwa8 ай бұрын
I don’t but try looking for creators that installed their locs with relaxed hair I’m sure they’re on here!
@ManuBarlow2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing dear. I am a new subscriber. Your loc is beautiful. May I ask what method did you start with? Was it two strands twist or plain?
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Hey! And thank you so much for subscribing - I started my locs with the interlocking method, I showed a clip of this in my first microlocs video x
@nyahe3261 Жыл бұрын
I’m kinda of nervous about my loc journey. I decided on braid locs and they are mirco however I only have 150. I’m hoping my hair fluffs out. I was always use to having really full hair with my fro’s and stuff. I’m getting discouraged.
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Awww don’t be discouraged, figuring out your hair can be very frustrating but one thing I’ll say is I haven’t regretted my decision to loc my hair EVER! And you won’t know if you like it until you try 😊
@user-ls9nt5zn6u7 ай бұрын
I have done this before
@alicialane2499 Жыл бұрын
I Love your hair! I’m joining the club in December. How many inches was your hair when you started?
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Yay congratulations and thank you! I had 10.5 inches to start.
@eduns123 Жыл бұрын
I live in Bedfordshire area.. I’m trying to find someone near to start my journey.. but may have to travel to be travelling into london 😭
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Awww did you have a look on the Sisterlocks registry?
@christinemartin2236 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever been relaxed. How long into transitioning should I wait to loc
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Hmmm I’m not sure but if you look up locs on relaxed hair you should be able to find something, or better yet I’d book a consultation with a loctician. Good luck 😊
@willalynn89 Жыл бұрын
Just started my journey I’m lost on my loc time My retie time Wash time N what slippage is?? Help
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
I explain and show it in the video, it’s when your locs start to unravel 😊
@missmarage12 жыл бұрын
I've never heard a loctitian advise not to put anything in your microlocs. Do you braid and band when washing?
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
yes, I braid and band
@queenmaggiore700 Жыл бұрын
If you can't put any oils or spray how do you keep your scalp moisturized?
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
I have a 'microlocs maintenance' video on this if you'd like to check it out
@aralolaolusanya52642 жыл бұрын
Hi, Lola here. Can you pls recommend a loctician for microlocks? Inspired by your video. Xoxo
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Hiya I've linked all the locticians I've used in the description box
@Solmom032 жыл бұрын
I’m still learning but you use sisterlock and microlock interchangeably but they are distinct. But you have sisterlocks, correct?
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Hiya I have microlocs, Sisterlocks are a trademarked term for microlocs style from what I understand
@Charmane73 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🌺
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@monicawatson17762 жыл бұрын
When you had your locks installed, we’re they tight on your scalp?
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Not tight, but sore if that makes sense. I had to take a painkiller, but it was fine after a couple days.
@gladysgodo51312 жыл бұрын
Hi, I like your hair. Where in uk did you have it done please. Thank you
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
I’ve linked them in my description box
@Nwaemma2 жыл бұрын
Please when you go for retie do they pick the locs one by one? It will be so time consuming
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Yes they do, my reties take about 3 hours so it's not too bad
@monicamorant50102 жыл бұрын
How did you start your locs? Interlock or two strand twist
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Interlocks 😊
@desireme66 Жыл бұрын
Is there a list of certified micro loctian in NY?
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Check out the sisterlocks registry (link in my description box)
@dilia00 Жыл бұрын
Since you have microlocs how are your ends done snd how many locs you have?
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
I don't understand your first question but I have 548 locs
@dilia00 Жыл бұрын
What I was trying to ask are your microlocs twisted or done like sisterlocs? Are your microlocs small or min? I have 4c hair I haven't decided whether I want twisted or not. I like your style so if yours are twisted I like that better I want my hair full.
@keshabelladoll64782 жыл бұрын
Did you start off with 2 string twist?
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
No I started with interlocs
@tspell43402 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you x
@1baadchic Жыл бұрын
Hi! How do u keep the ends curly?
@Ifeyinwa Жыл бұрын
Hey, I actually don’t do anything. My hair has always had a very tight curl pattern and my locs are still not fully matured yet so maybe that’s why.
@zipporaoosterling24682 жыл бұрын
How many locs do you have
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
548 x
@zipporaoosterling24682 жыл бұрын
Wow! I started last Saturday with 214
@akiac.81012 жыл бұрын
How many locs do you have??
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
548!
@akiac.81012 жыл бұрын
@@Ifeyinwa When you get your hair retwisted how long does it take?? Hours or days??
@Nubia56711 ай бұрын
I Hope this salon gives you a discount for the amount of free publicity they’re getting. Also why does it sound like she’s just trying to get more money out of you?
@tonipennington29102 жыл бұрын
Please please PLEASE make sure you get a second opinion from a loctician closer to you. I don’t have sisterlocs but it kind of sounds like she’s trying to juice you for money by having you come in so much and telling you not to moisturize your scalp as needed by your scalp. Obviously if her process is working then good but please make sure this process is actually working for you and your hair and not just working for her ❤️.
@Ifeyinwa2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I wasn't comfortable with the that advice to not spray anything not even water when my scalp was clearly dry either. I did another microlocs after this one where I explained what I'm doing now 💕
@pecantan6038 Жыл бұрын
Wait.. so she said,"no oils, no spray,but come back more often". That's a lot of money.