Great info. Even for guys🤣 I just so happen to be getting my starter locs today!🤗
@kahinamatata8 ай бұрын
Yesss congratulations!!! I hope you love them! And lolll I unintentionally made this video so girl focused 🤣 I’m happy it’s helpful either way!!
@camara11948 ай бұрын
9 more days. Oh my gosh!! I am so EXCITED AND NERVOUS. i’m getting so many fairy tale knots all through my hair so i can’t wait for this hair to be locked to have it done and over with.
@kahinamatata8 ай бұрын
Yesss!! You’re almost there!! And okay wait what are fairy tale knots lol
@camara11948 ай бұрын
@@kahinamatata THEYRE ANNOYING. it’s when the end strands of your hair wrap around each other! i never had them really until last year. the products i’ve been using are curling my hair.
@Simone-fi6mb8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your transparency. I haven’t even gotten them yet and I feel the exact same way. I know it’s the right thing for me but I’m still feeling really nervous about the process.
@kahinamatata8 ай бұрын
Hi beautiful 🤎 You’re welcome! I definitely understand that. I’ll say the worst part of the process is really the smallest part of the journey so it’s absolutely worth it 🤗 it’ll fly by!
@PreparewithRealEstate2 ай бұрын
Lady your video convinced me that I want small, traditional locks. They look adorable in the early stages; no scalp.
@kahinamatata2 ай бұрын
Hi beautiful! I hear you!! My next time around that’s what I’ll be doing too lol when do you think you’ll get them?
@kahinamatata8 ай бұрын
If you made it through the uncomfortable phase of locs, feel free to share more tips here for the girlllllls 🤎
@shanaepearson54404 ай бұрын
Thank you for the transparency. Im 2 weeks in on my micro locs. I felt the same way day one but ive been making the best of it. Im so excited for this journey.
@kahinamatata4 ай бұрын
Hi beautiful! You’re welcome 🤎 and congratulations on starting the journey! I’m happy you’re making the best of it and staying excited. Do you have any milestones you’re looking forward to?
@jnt72507 ай бұрын
I really want sister locs but the only thing that’s holding me back is my big forehead💀💀💀and I’m in highschool and I can already hear the insults 😞
@kahinamatata7 ай бұрын
Hi beautiful 🤎 Omgg high school is the worst! I definitely get that and at the same time want to say don’t let anyone hold you back from living your best life! People will alwaysss have something to say or criticize smh so when we can find confidence in doing what’s best for us, life gets so much sweeter 🤗 You could also try out the updos I showed that covered the forehead or create a bang using bobby pins or a headband/scarf at first until the hair thickens or you feel more comfortable.
@2013lovemy7 ай бұрын
Fellow big head 👋🏾 lol. Locs got you covered, trust me! You can always do face framing or traditional bangs, especially with smaller locs! Plus, with the length retention that’s possible with locs, the focus will be on your beautiful long hair not your head. Plus, big foreheads are beautiful ion care what they say lol.
@kahinamatata7 ай бұрын
@2013lovemy LOL at this intro! And yessss sexy 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 lol I love everything about this comment. Definitely agree with the bangs; it’s soo pretty with microlocs! Can you share more about face framing 👀
@2013lovemy7 ай бұрын
@@kahinamatata Thank you 😊! So, I’m no expert (my locs are about 3.5 years and I don’t do much with them). I cut a few shorter pieces in the front and just kind of layered them so the first two were the shortest, then the next a little longer and so on. It’s been over a year, so they’ve pretty much grown out, but thinking of doing it again. It just adds a little style, you know? I have thickish locs (semi freeform so not super uniform, but most are about sharpie size). I think bangs with thinner locs look so cute! I’m considering starting my own micros for my next set. I lived in mini braids and twists for a while, so I know I’d be able to do them myself. I’m just not ready to comb these out yet (waiting at least a few years). Thanks for your vids, love seeing the progress!
@jnt72507 ай бұрын
@@2013lovemy thank you so much girllll. It’s not that I’m insecure about my forehead or anything but sometimes it just gets in the way of things💀💀💀but I’ll definitely have to try that trick when I get my sister locks. My mom and I are doing our research about them and trying to find a loction which is kinda hard but we’re planning to book an appointment pretty soon. Hopefully have have them before spring wish me luck!!!❤️❤️❤️
@patjacobs12698 ай бұрын
I’m at that stage now and all I can say is OMG. I had traditional locs for 18 yrs, they were almost waist length. I cut most of the length off and combed out the rest . Honey, at the end I had about 3-4 inches of natural hair. I immediately started DIY microlocs the next day. I’m 10 days in and I’m struggling. You are right about the headbands because I don’t leave home without one. My locs are short and scalpy. I just need to get through the first month. Lucky for me I work from home so I only leave out to get groceries and to go to the gym.
@kahinamatata7 ай бұрын
Oh wow what a journey!! What made you decide to cut the traditional locs? And starting DIY the next dayyyy; that’s commitment! Lol I love it. Definitely sorry to hear that you’re struggling though!Thankfully what you said about getting through the first month is so right; sooo much changes that quickly! I probably would’ve used head scarves/wraps more too in addition to the headbands but I didn’t really have any or know how to do them 🤣
@patjacobs12697 ай бұрын
@@kahinamatata My traditional locs did not look healthy. It was hard to do styles because I had no defined parts except a center part. Styling my hair was limited. I feel that Microlocs looks and acts more like natural loose hair, and I like that. I love the styles and the movement of the locs. My traditional locs were “ Hot and Heavy”. I would cut them periodically but they would grow back so fast. Also I color my hair and last January and lost some locs. I ended up with bald spots, so I thought this was a great time to hit RESET. I’m so excited. I can already see some improvements after only 2 weeks. I hope my hair grows fast and loc faster. But I’m patient and willing to trust the process. Thanks for your inspiration. Your hair is gorgeous.
@kahinamatata7 ай бұрын
I hear that. It makes so much sense that you pivoted the journey and I’m glad you had the courage to do it because I know how we can hold onto things sometimes (especially hair!) in fear of change lol and after two weeks, seeing results already… just imagine a month from now! I hope the journey goes so well for you; time moves by so fast so by default, you’re in good hands lol (and it’s a good sign that your previous locs grew so fast!). Thank you for the compliment, beautiful! 🤎
@2_blAck7 ай бұрын
I straightened my hair then put in small 2 strand twist. I felt hideous and hid under a wig. Definitely not sure about Locking now🤦🏽♀️ I have OCD about how I look and aging😔
@kahinamatata7 ай бұрын
Oh no! Whew okay what I can say here is the 2-strand twists we manage to do on ourselves (unless you’re like really good with hair lol) are almost never as good-looking as the magic these stylists can give our heads! Plus, after keeping the twists in, they will thicken and get some shape and fill up all the empty space. If you’re still even slightly interested in locking up, I’d recommend to meet with a loctician for a consult to give you a better idea of what the style would really look like on you 🤎
@kahinamatata7 ай бұрын
Also dropping a quick reminder that you are beautiful at any and every age 🥰
@camara11948 ай бұрын
Oh I REMEMBER THE LOC METHOD!!! its for heavy curly hair. it was leave in, oil, and conditioner 🤢🤮
@kahinamatata8 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 done with that forever!! 🙌🏾
@camara11948 ай бұрын
@@kahinamatatai’m ready to be done with that forever along with the fairy knots that i keep getting on my ENTIRE HEAD with every strand.
@christine1962ful7 ай бұрын
How long did it take for the thin scalpy look take to resolve itself? My hair is not as long as yours and I'm still debating to go for it once I cut all the dye out of my hair.
@kahinamatata7 ай бұрын
Hi beautiful! 🤎 That beginning thin scalpy look lasted about a month. Right after each of the first few reties, the scalpy look would show itself for a week then the frizz would fill it out lol
@kahinamatata7 ай бұрын
Actually, I just looked back at some pictures lol they were still thin looking at 1 month (though already much better)! It’s the 2 month mark where they started looking fuller 🤗
@RoRo-gm7ee5 ай бұрын
It last 2-3 months for me
@kahinamatata5 ай бұрын
That’s not bad! That time flies
@Starry608Ай бұрын
You may not see this comment 😂 but how much was ur loc install and where did you get ur's done because ur hair is just beautiful!
@kahinamatata29 күн бұрын
😂 thanks again beautiful!! I replied on the other comment!
@jentamal5677 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video! Do you recall how soon after your install did you do your first wash? I was told 9-14 days after but then by several others, I was told near my first retie which is 5 weeks later. What are your thoughts or the thoughts of others in this comment section? Thx!!
@kahinamatata7 ай бұрын
Hi beautiful! You’re welcome 🤎 I had to check the calendar for this one lol my first wash was three weeks after. Looking back, I probably could have waited until the first retie but because of the holidays, my first retie had to be scheduled further back than usual (a little over 6 weeks). So my loctician and I decided to have a midway appointment so that she could do a wash for me and check in on how they were doing.
@kahinamatata7 ай бұрын
Your loctician should let you know though (ask if she doesn’t lol) about what timing might be best for you, because it may differ depending on your hair and lifestyle.