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@ThePreciousfab3 жыл бұрын
After 9 or so years of Sisterlocks, the world changes, and the concerns shift. The pandemic lead to home retightening and maintenance, and I quickly learned that weeks go by fast and within 8 to 10 weeks, smaller locks will break near the roots because of the weight of the hair. This is why it is so important to be prepared to retighten by 6 to 7 weeks!!!
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your input! 😊
@helenam5293 жыл бұрын
Hi so if you don’t retighten in 6-7 weeks it will pop? Why? I’m research my start before the commitment
@ThePreciousfab3 жыл бұрын
@@helenam529 This varies based on texture and any weak areas. So my quick answer is not always, but maintenance is important!! As many women age, the hair thins, so it is important with locks to be watchful for those areas especially if the hair is long or fine textured in areas. I was experiencing some stress shedding and post menopausal shedding, so any area where the locs grew fast, but they were long, I found a few vulnerabilities. I lost a few because I waited too long to retighten. The retightening helps reinforce the strength of the loc. If one doesn't retighten and the hair is thinning, that heavy loc can break off. If you're younger or have thick, dense hair, then it may not be a big issue, but even still because of the size of Sisterlocks, it is best to keep with a retightening schedule of 6 to 7 weeks.
@cwht17084 ай бұрын
I got microlocs. I don't like the expected 6-8 week retie schedule. I did it for a little while UNTIL the loctition started ACTING UP! I do my own hair now!
@ceceh49842 жыл бұрын
"Are you okay with your hair being different, are you okay with people not understanding what locks are, even black people". That part. Thank you so much for the informative video. I have been contemplating getting locks but I'm not sure if I am ready to commit.
@MuddasLove23 Жыл бұрын
Thats deep aint it sometime it be your own people more than anyone else.....i stand knee deep in my locs 10 years in 4 Lil cuts later.... I'm still here.... Me and my 6 year old son .. My 10 year old had locs as well but just cut his this year 😵💫😖.... Wanted to "switch things up"
@RandomlyShay Жыл бұрын
This is do true. Even my "friends" entertained people who said my hair was ugly and unkempt. I like my hair, I'm in college I usually wear it in one, it's in a bit of a awkward length stage so wearing it down isn't something I'm comfortable with to do outside, at home I definitely do it . I'll wear it down outside just not as much as I'd want to. Sometimes I feel so ugly uk, but it's a part of my journey and I would never turn back....unless I end up with a medical condition that requires me to remove them
@blacklyfe554311 ай бұрын
I am
@user-jv6ju2lm1p10 ай бұрын
@@RandomlyShayI love it ❤ I’m just getting started with mine
@CWFortune3 жыл бұрын
I was not prepared for how long it would take me to retighten my hair, lol. I have thick hair with varying densities, and I DIY installed 343 locs in my hair. I designed my own grid pattern, and I love how it looks, how it falls, and the versatility of my parting. However, my grid is so unique that I doubt I'll ever be able to enlist the service of a loctition because my parting is so (predictably) unpredictable. Thank you for this video, I enjoyed it very much! You and your hair look beautiful
@CreeFinley Жыл бұрын
I would love to see your hair and what you did!
@nanaabenadarkowaah1800 Жыл бұрын
@@CreeFinley me too
@keciawallace539510 ай бұрын
Same here
@tamekabarnes85383 жыл бұрын
I have sisterlocs and it took 2 days for my installment. I didn’t worry about the time it took because growing up getting braids done it took hrs so I got use to sitting in the chair for hrs at a time lol. It will be 1 yrs in the middle of February . I’m loving the journey and I can’t wait till they mature and I can color them.
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing! 😊 Glad things are going well for you!
@MakaykayLAMB3 жыл бұрын
I have never seen anyone with long microlocs yet. Yours are GORGEOUS. I can't wait to see what mine look like as my journey progresses.
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊
@Kreative_kelly2 жыл бұрын
I know right it’s even better to see in person. My little cousin was 12 and her sisterlocs were halfway down her back
@Bindi_Marc3 жыл бұрын
your locs are EV-ER-AY-THANG yaassssssssssss
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 💕
@anaturalxperience85792 жыл бұрын
Everything you’re saying further confirms that I am ready! I am a real 4c 😩 however, I love my hair. I have wanted Locs for years and now I’m 9mos in and loving it! I am a natural hair stylist so I’m up on game for the maintenance. For me tho, the less I wash, the more it grows. I haven’t had any problems at all. I do, however, keep it moisturized as needed but I try not to do too much. I have learned in my study on Locs that we as Americans have manipulated the loc journey. In the culture of locking your hair, we are doing it all wrong, which further lets me know that whatever works for you….do that🤷🏾♀️
@tawanachestnut6802 Жыл бұрын
I just had microloca installed, I'm going on about a 1 wk. I love them! What oils or moisturizers do you use.
@LCompere3 жыл бұрын
Keep up on your washes!!! I got off schedule and now I'm paying for it. I also went too long between reties and now I'm paying for it as well:(. I self maintain and I'm beyond frustrated. I had 400 braidlocs but I'm in the process of combining them. Don't take the journey likely, it's still a lot of work. I don't regret getting my braidlocs, but I do wish I knew what I knew now, however most of what I've learned and still learning is by experience. I'm only 6 months in and I will continue this journey. I love your videos!!
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the great advice! 😊 I agree that a lot of things we learn from experience.
@mistressofnone50623 жыл бұрын
a video about grid patterns would be awesonme, super helpful and insightful
@engrmom983 жыл бұрын
I'm battling bunching right now with some of my sisterlocks. My loctition says it's because I didn't braid and band. I told her I do. She said I didn't leave them in until it dried. I told her I leave them in until the next day. She said then they weren't tight enough. So I'm like UGH OK, it's my fault 😁 geez.
@SureYoureRight3 жыл бұрын
When I went through the bunching phase I was terrified. I had these huge chunky ragged locs in the back and they would snag and hurt. I don’t know exactly when it happened but they just fixed themselves and became smooth and all the same size. I was shocked
@indriadrayton11323 жыл бұрын
You have to fight them suckers on or right after wash day. Your hair will be softer because they are wet. I used Indian hemp hair grease mixed with olive oil and a cup of water. Separate your hair into 4 sections and start at the front, separate one loc at a time and run wet fingertips over one loc then follow up with the hair grease. If your hair is connected at the roots, try to wet the roots and really be gentle and add that grease for slip. Start at the roots around the perimeter of each section and work your way to the center of each section, then you go to the next section. You start at the front of your hair because that is the first thing people see. You can hide the jacked up back until you get to it when you're out in public!!
@dionnemitchellrandall29393 жыл бұрын
Bunching is a natural phase of locs as they mature. I've had 2 different sets of locs. I wore traditional locs for 5 years and I am now 1.5 years into my micro loc journey and both times I experienced bunching. I will smooth out eventually; at least mine did.
@bettyhenderson16213 жыл бұрын
Bunching is part of the process, no worries, it will pass..
@MissNecy2 жыл бұрын
It's apart of the process especially if you have a looser curl pattern. It wouldn't matter if you did braids vs plats or did shampoo at all it'd still bunch.
@PrettyTNW3 жыл бұрын
Your hair has really blossomed very nicely. Anyone considering getting micro locs should have thick skin. In the beginning your hair will shrink a lot and won’t have much volume for some months. Don’t have unrealistic expectations for your hair You really need to have patience and trust the process. If u can learn to accept your hair , you’ll truly enjoy the hair freedom and the journey 😀
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! So true about our locs not having much volume in the beginning. It definitely takes patience! 😊
@Waridi233 жыл бұрын
I just started, has shrunk to a quarter of it's length but I love it! I'm on my second week still not full but the shake and go is the best experience so far! Can't wait to see what this journey has in store for me!
@tbrwn25483 жыл бұрын
More volume when they are shorter
@melbatate88493 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this I’m six months in and I’m over it.
@empathicstarseed88603 жыл бұрын
All local are a commitment. Choosing a type of loc depends on the person and hair. What is best for you the person.
@Kashfrmdaway3 жыл бұрын
Semi Freeform Hair Started With Mini Two Strand and Just Separate I’m Loving It 🤒
@Journey2sanctification3 жыл бұрын
I have had TL (12 sets) and 1 set of SL. The more research I do, the more I lean to micro braid locs and I intend to do DIY. I started and am currently maintaining my daughters TL and they are coming along beautifully. But I love the smaller locs. I’m willing to commit the time to interlock them. I’m aware I’ll have to multi task and I’m actually excited about starting this journey!
@blessednhm3 жыл бұрын
Your hair has really taken off! It's so beautiful!
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@TERRELL_GASKINS3 жыл бұрын
@@NaturallyMotivatedLady love the locs also I started my's today with the braid method also and I want to know how long do I have to wait till I can wash and retwist them?
@grown-ups43703 жыл бұрын
Lol… I think you should change the name of your video to: Are you ready to commit. Things to be aware of before you get loc. Thank you for sharing. All excellent points; that you must be willing to commit to in order to have a successful hair journey.
@christiaslaughter51553 жыл бұрын
Yes pls post a video about different loc grids!
@tspell43402 жыл бұрын
Your hair is so beautiful. I have been thinking about this for some time. I wear braids a lot and I’m seriously considering micro locks. Like my friend told me when it comes to the price tag; you got it! I feel like as black woman we spend slot of time on our hair. I have spent up to 12 hours getting braids every three months. I just need to find a technician. I’m scared someone is not going to have the knowledge to help me on this journey
@simoneholder56324 ай бұрын
I payed $1000 for the installation of my sister locks with only 6 inches of hair. I wanted mine professionally done. Then retires where $200 to $150 depending who did it. And my hair grows really fast so I can’t go past 4 weeks because my hair grows too fast. After 10 months I payed $325 to do the retightening class, now I know how to retighten my own hair so I don’t have to pay that $200 - $150 every 4 weeks. I’m 3 weeks I will be 1 year into my sisterloc journey and I love it. The process is interesting but I did my research so I new what to expect. And I don’t regret it. Personally I didn’t mind spending the money, I had already plan to take the retightens class and knew how much money I needed to spend to get me to where I am right now. I thought about it for 5 years before I decided to install my sisterlocs. Everyone is different, every hair texture is different, so do your research and decide what’s best for you. Blessings Girlies 😘❤❤
@Hershey699 Жыл бұрын
Yes. I started micro locks in Jul, DIY after watching so many videos. I've interlocked 2x so far. I started with boxed braids and twisted down. 4c hair. I retighten at night while watching TV. I don't remember how many installed. In love w/the volume and curly ends. I was tired of combing and detangling and failed styles. I've had many that unraveled because I didn't braid down enough before twisting, plus I spray my hair with water every few days. I've dyed before I started and dyed before my 2nd interlocking. I braid and twist and can do hair so I have no issues with my journey so far. However my hair is a lil thin where ppl put baby hair and gets frizzy and curly quick. But the messiness adds volume. I love different. ❤❤❤
@elornahmaphazima9199 Жыл бұрын
Sounds good actually. Do you have a channel or social media platform where you documented this?I'd love to see your journey.
@RandomlyShay Жыл бұрын
Wawww I also started in julyyy, do u have an Instagram I'd love to see your progress so far
@tarwil2006Ай бұрын
I would like to see a video on some of the different grid patterns. Ty
@MaryLByrd-vs2pf6 ай бұрын
Great video. You covered some very important information. Some that I hadn't considered. Thank you for sharing.
@bettyhenderson16213 жыл бұрын
Í agree 100% Sisterlocks especially is a *TRAP* I have them and like them, but do have regrets... My only good deal is that I can do them myself. I only maintain my locks and my son's brother locks. If I had of known I would of started with just small or medium traditional locks. Any who.. I love your locks and I will continue my journey. ☮️and❤️.
@winnermuteba12123 жыл бұрын
What regrets do you have?
@mrs.potatohead84712 жыл бұрын
^^^^
@edunlap65943 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you brought up the other black people not understanding. I've been natural off and on for several years. You'd think that having natural hair would turn someone into a leper with some black people!
@LisePlansandJournals7 ай бұрын
Internalized anti blackness really makes some of us truly hate ourselves and our features. I’m sure now that your hair is long you years later, you get compliments
@Abena4252 жыл бұрын
When you started with braids, how did you handle the new growth please? Did you interlock at that point? Since i don't think you can braid the new growth...
@latonyapoole380 Жыл бұрын
I love my locs best when I have new growth it’s a lot fuller I’ve started waiting the entire 8 weeks for that very reason
@vickicannon87993 жыл бұрын
Hi new subscriber, sent by Living Divine. The timing is perfect as I am entertaining locs. Thank you. 🌺🦋🌸
@stoneghana41713 жыл бұрын
I would like to know about the grid patterns.
@lorismith54292 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Started my journey two weeks ago! I’m in it to win it🥰
@wandablackmon17802 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your transparency. I’m not prepared for this strong commitment.😳
@tynitaclouden4353 жыл бұрын
Big fat yes on the grid patterns video
@VJ-ei3rb3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I didn't know it cost so much. I want the locs, but I'm not sure about the finance.
@debramorring9703 жыл бұрын
Your locs have grown Beautifully!!!!!
@christinerose95613 жыл бұрын
I feel attacked! HA! Shrinkage is real but that length comes through so quick!! I refuse to do my interlock reties. My home-based loctican is amazing and I bribe her so she never divorces me in the future. LOL. I pay from $100-140 every 5 weeks. I am 8 months in and only paid $650 for 344 microlocs that took 9hrs. Please be gentle with those edge locs, enjoy every phase, and keep it simple(Rosewater, light oil like grapeseed)
@Lei9785gha2 жыл бұрын
I need to move where u r..
@lisaquinn30722 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the info! I was just about to get locs but I’m gonna rethink it!
@kelleemcfadden46533 жыл бұрын
I love this video this was great ✌🏽💙
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🥰
@drpatriciamushonga54113 жыл бұрын
Can you cut your locks to remain a certain length? Will it not look awkward?
@babycakes85143 жыл бұрын
I have had small locs (200ish)for 12years, and I cut them to bra strap length every 6 months. not awkward looking at all
@Sweetlyniki Жыл бұрын
Thats what i planned on doing
@catherinewoods3815 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I did not know any of this information. Especially, the part about sister locks costing $1500
@LisePlansandJournals7 ай бұрын
She said *some* places
@LisePlansandJournals7 ай бұрын
Try microlocs. Tends to be less thank sisterlocs
@deborahwilson53932 жыл бұрын
These comments are scary. What am I getting myself into.
@Jane-ie9ul Жыл бұрын
Don't mind her. Her locks are not even nice.
@myakimoradesilva4303 Жыл бұрын
@@Jane-ie9ulThats not nice 🤨.
@mistymoosety Жыл бұрын
@@Jane-ie9ulthey are beautiful, don't do that
@user-jv6ju2lm1p10 ай бұрын
@@Jane-ie9ulyeah this is discouraging and hers is toooo full
@sweetpeechiz Жыл бұрын
Beautiful commentary on SL 😊 But please be careful out here when it comes to your SL , everyone is not out here for your good on your hair periodT. I let a girl In Hayward CA, name Kristin do my Sisterlock install- 🤦🏽♀️ she was awful to say the least and very unprofessional. I went to her for a couple of more months, but my gut told me to stop going to her. She did not know what she was doing. She did not do the Sisterlocs grid- she messed up my hair- and had the nerve to get upset because I stopped tipping her. In the meantime I was looking for a new sister Loctician ….and I actually reported her to Sisterlock foundation . I have a new lady now , in San Leandro California. She is amazing ! Some of these folks out here do not want to take care of your hair. They only want the money. And her attitude was definitely from the devil.. If you feel it in your gut, please do your research. Do not go to the first person you see! This is my second set of Sisterlocks. Soon I will be doing a channel myself regarding my Sisterlock journey. 😉 be safe out here folks when it comes to your hair!
@rayray7906 Жыл бұрын
Wow!!! That's a horror story in itself. I go to a lady in san leandro too. I wonder if we go to the same lady🤔
@naynay021692 жыл бұрын
I’m getting my micro locks next week. This really scared me lol lol
@Angeldluv012 жыл бұрын
Did you get your locs I am scheduled for Aug.
@jamminwithmexijam57103 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here I’m considering locking and this was very helpful
@angiecrowell39012 жыл бұрын
I’ve been researching for months now. Medium length natural 4cish 😆 my frontal is thin/fine. I really want microlocs or sisterlocs. Do they cause more thinning??
@terrymarshall7163 Жыл бұрын
Did you decide to do it? My hairline is thin also but I want them
@jesserebekahrobinsonjohn45622 жыл бұрын
Great information. Thank you I'm thinking of doing micro locs grid patten , I had my hair in locs for a couple of months and comb it out because I fell in love with sister locs but I recognize it is challenging to install and maintain so I decided to do micro braids instead.
@Lon.BedStuyforLifeАй бұрын
I have been thinking about starting my own sister locks for some years. I have a niece who has locks and her locks are gorgeous! When done and cared for properly, locks are a beautiful hair-style. My biggest worry for myself is that my hair has became thinner after I reached 20 - 21 years old, after I had my second child (I am 48 yo now) -- I also started getting my first gray hairs at that time, and so I fear that locks may not look good for me. I love and want the look, but I still am uncertain if I should begin locking my hair because of my fine, thinning, and graying hair. I would love advice for us with fine/thin hair. Is the lock-journey possible for us? Or should we accept that we should avoid the lock journey.
@nellyd92802 жыл бұрын
I find that your locs are the perfect size
@angelbashin9222 Жыл бұрын
I’m a patient woman. I’m ready
@brendapenny38412 жыл бұрын
What type of loc do you have
@lorettaohikhuare76322 жыл бұрын
Is it best to start with braids or twists?
@lesiagriffin77813 жыл бұрын
Great video! Can you do a video on grid patterns?
@yolandojenkins1702 жыл бұрын
These were more like the steps you go thru not reasons why you should not
@kelleemcfadden46533 жыл бұрын
Having locs are definitely not the easy way out I had Fred locs thinking about locing again
@estherenwedo55742 жыл бұрын
I thought they are 😱😱😱
@LisePlansandJournals7 ай бұрын
Fred locs?
@malehlwa1583 Жыл бұрын
I was running away from afro due to growth and taking hours to detangle but yoh I don't know now 😢
@marquettaturman12073 жыл бұрын
Great info thanks😊
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
No problem. Thanks for watching! 😊
@mfonstirratt88472 жыл бұрын
`thank you for this info i want to start mico locs next week
@courttttttt11 ай бұрын
What kind of locs do you have?
@flocreation64983 жыл бұрын
Love the size of your locs may I ask how many locs do you have?
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊 I have 193 locs.
@flocreation64983 жыл бұрын
@@NaturallyMotivatedLady ok thanks lol I asked because I just did mine it suppose to be sister locs however I didn't want the small small type so I did like a medium size, the loc itself is still fine but when I counted it it's only 138 I thought it would be more
@eduns123 Жыл бұрын
How many locs do you have installed?
@NitaM12723 жыл бұрын
I changed my mind several times taking down started twisting roots, then decided to interloc had to change grid so interloc can be easier a struggle for 5 months started interlocking several weeks ago just finally finished, love your videos because of covid and a easier work schedule I have time.😊
@NitaM12723 жыл бұрын
Please show a grid video I’m still reading your book haven’t gotten to that part.
@NaturallyMotivatedLady3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! 💛 Great to hear that you found a method that works for you! 😊
@shawn6306 Жыл бұрын
i'm a male i really want it microlocs because i really don't want the big dreadlocs i want to small skinny hair i really do want microlocs i didn't know it skinny small locs was called microlocs before until i found out today because i don't hear alot of people talk about microlocs i think it would prefer microlocs over dreadlocs but i know taking care of our hair is hard to take care of it doesn't matter what type of hairstyle i do try to take care of my hair i'm still wanna get microlocs so badly one day i don't care how hard it is that's just me i think they look amazing that look similar to straight hair i just feel like it suits me it will make me happy i don't agree i should not get microlocs that's just me i'm ok with having fizzy i also love nappy fizzy hair too and i also love afro hair too i actually have afro hair right now i'm a fan of afro, nappy hair and microlocs i never heard microlocs before but i do want to try out microlocs someday
@marisaeric42863 жыл бұрын
What types of locs does she have? I am about to start my locs journey and I am doing my research.
@gabriellearrington21183 жыл бұрын
She has microlocs.
@232232092 жыл бұрын
How often should someone get their locs interlocked? 6-8-weeks? Or no more than 6-weeks?
@RandomlyShay Жыл бұрын
6-8. Some locticians say no later than 6, some say no later than 8 lol so maybe do it at the 7 week mark
@Nubia56711 ай бұрын
You’ve completely put me off. No idea what to do with my afro hair 🤷🏾♀️
@LisePlansandJournals7 ай бұрын
One person put you off? Wow😂if you have ‘no idea what to do’ with your hair that’s exactly when you should loc it
@danielle76342 жыл бұрын
Eh in did my own locs for the first time and retightened myself for the first time. Always do my own hair. When I have children I’ll pay for someone to do it 🤣🤣
@YolandasLifeVlogs2 жыл бұрын
ARE YOU STILL ACTIVE ON HERE? I HAVE QUESTIONS.
@sarahrussell15862 жыл бұрын
Hey, if I got my microlocs installed professionally can I retie it myself afterwards?
@thisheadofmine2 жыл бұрын
Of course!
@rebeccaamafe91862 жыл бұрын
How do you manage itchy scalp with locs?
@RAHHicecream Жыл бұрын
My scalp is never itchy…. But I guess scratch it lol
@jj_kuo2 жыл бұрын
Why are my locs so voluminous then :(
@Bella7bella3 жыл бұрын
Please share with me the size of the squares sectioned in your hair also how many locks do you have?
@kateva79423 жыл бұрын
I would like to know how many locs she has also.
@lovelyhope26642 жыл бұрын
Read comments. She said she has 193 locs
@Jane-ie9ul Жыл бұрын
As a matter of truth, l don't like your. Locks whatever locks you have sister or micro, they don't look small, good and neat. They are too big for my liking.
@xxursolovelyxxX Жыл бұрын
Uh...good for you?
@mistymoosety Жыл бұрын
Who cares?
@vegannations Жыл бұрын
Agree on no ‘micro’ products or no ‘small’ products🥕i wonder whether i or anybody should avoid XS, XXS,0 products🙄 1,2,3 prime thirties 32,34,36…