My first thought is she should have done her homework. If she had done it she would have known what to expect. This is not something you should do as a fad.

It’s unfortunate that BW are so obsessed with hair length sometimes to the detriment of their own personal growth, self empowerment and deeper understanding of what’s truly important in life. 🥀

I don’t think she was ready for the personal journey that comes from within due to the fact that your hair does not look like you envision on day one. I started mine short and loved every phase I went through. But then again I’m not a person that’s tied to my hair length. I’ve rocked it shaved and long. I’ve e had my locs 5 years.

I’ve been loc for 3 years!! My only regret is that I didn’t get them done sooner!! Someone should have walked this Beautiful young lady through the process.. As always thank you for sharing you are awesome!!

I have to respectfully disagree with your first comment as to there isn't enough videos (in my opinion) on social media. I watched *so* many videos and on so many ways how to start locs, and different methods to maintain them and how I wanted to start mine. I watched more of the disadvantages of locs vs. the pros just to makes sure that I wanted to take the plunge so *nothing* that I went through was a surprise. Of course, everyone's journey is going to be different but what she seemed to be going through, this should have been something she should have been prepared for had she did some research. It looked as if she did NONE! Nevertheless, love your videos and I also share your videos 😊

I’m 5 months in. We’re always our worst critics. We’re allowed to feel however we feel. I have embraced it, but I’m definitely not where I want to be, yet, but I see the progress so know I’ll get there. My goal is full, healthy hair, not necessarily long. Ultimately, I’m just happy it’s my hair.

I've watched videos where people talk about the process. This is the first time I saw the emotion behind the process. I'm glad she shared it.

She is going through the transformation, and now she is experiencing what true beauty looks like and it is so uncomfortable for her because she is used to a man-made comfortability of what women should look like you to society. She’s going through the releasement of what I say the Barbie doll version , where it’s the wigs and the lace fronts and the got to be glue and slick. Styles She’s experiencing her real self and it’s making her uncomfortable at this moment or when she gets through with that particular phase that particular deliverance she’s going to realize how beautiful how exquisite how amazing this journey is and how she is going to transform into a phenomenal woman where she’s going to be stronger than most and her inner and outer beauty are going to match Unmatchable

This baby girl made up HER OWN INTERPRETATION. She wasn't gonna listen to nobody. She said "you'll lie so much." She listened to HER OWN INTERPRETATION. This was not her time to loc. She was not at the place in her life where she was ready to ACCEPT HERSELF AND ACCEPT HER BEAUTY. YOU'RE SO RIGHT! MY BACK ROW OF LOCS IS 80% LINT!

I also think having a false expectation doesn't help. If she had a lock inspo in mind she may have thought her hair would looked like that. Locs have a life of their OWN

I remember when I had my consultation with you before I got sisterlocs you told me how my hair will look once it’s done, the shrinkage, less fullness, i.e the plucked chicken look. You made sure to tell me that my hair won’t look like the Pinterest pics of mature locs once established. You prepared me for the shock and awe, 😂😂

I just started watching, but I had to say, Pauline, your hair is givinggggg! The colour looks so lovely on you.

I just started my locs again in April and the shrinkage is real. Yes it is a journey for real lol. This journey is very different because this is the shortest my hair has been when starting.

Pauline, I just started my lock journey on May 15, 23. I did a lot of research; however, once the locks were completed on my head, I still had to adjust to the look. Thanks to your videos, I knew that I needed to do a light braid to give my hair some volume so that I could feel good about how I presented to the world. The length was not my issue because I have had every style from wave nouveau to braids in my 58 years, and I just only wish that I had locked my hair years ago as my sister told me that I had the perfect hair for locks. Pauline, I also remember you saying, love your short locks, and I do. Thank you for your videos you are a true Professional!

I'm so glad to see her smile! My heart broke when she was crying! Carla did that!!!

Omg Pauline! You are absolutely the true definition of an awesome loctition, and I speak for anyone in the hair/beauty industry. This is why I just cut ties with my current loctition. She wasn’t hearing me when I addressed my concerns and ways I was wanting to care for my hair. It’s extremely important to know what the expectations are and how to care for your OWN CROWN OUTSIDE of seeing a professional. I feel many people get sooooooo caught up in the aesthetics of locs and the looks of someone else’s and don’t understand the importance of caring for your own hair rather loc’ed or a loose natural! Thank you so much for creating this platform and spreading such informative important info. that needs to be said! If I could see you on a regular I so would!♥️🙏🏾😉

I'm 7 months in I love mine!! I watch every video on KZfaq 😂😂😂 got me some books!! I was ready for this!! Having a bad day!! Baby that's a day for headwrap!!!

When I did a roll, tuck, and pin last week!! I was like OMG!! Their SHE(Me) is!! That was/is my favorite style on my loose hair. Being able to do it with the locs ❤ new level!!

This is what happens when journey becomes trend 😂 I tell folk all the time to expect a “struggle phase” and the fact that every journey is different. I often tell people my locs will not be your locs.

Pauline I don’t know what I’ll do without you. I got my locs in October and you’ve been such a blessing to my Journey. I thank God for you❤

I most definitely agree with you sis. This loc journey is UNIQUE to everyone, just like the uniqueness of our fingerprints. No one has the same. I started my microlocs in December of 2021. I’ve looked back on pictures of my hair from the beginning of this journey and I can honestly say my hair was probably around 70% shrinkage….I almost didn’t recognize myself….because at 1 and 2 months locd you would’ve thought I started with 3 inch hair…but the truth is I started my locs from a collarbone length….and it didn’t stop shrinking until maybe 9 months in or so…during that time I didn’t care about length as much because length comes with proper hair HEALTH. In the beginning months I learned a lot about internal health and hair health from a holistic approach and products that worked and didn’t work. I learned the various techniques and took lots of notes. Fast forward now at 20 months locd my hair is past my collarbone and almost in the middle of my back. Yes you will have ugly days and sometimes your confidence will drop when you look in the mirror (especially after washing)…but I knew I was committed from day one because I got the idea to loc my hair and prayed to God to guide me on this journey. The most important thing is NEVER compare your locs to anybody else. I have type 4B and 4C high density thick hair with almost 260 microlocs so my hair looks like a big hat when I let it out…depending on the style it can a,so look like a dinosaur back😂😂😂😂😂😂😂and I’m still looking forward to the years to come with these beautiful microlocs. Ladies and (gentlemen)enjoy your unique journey God bless you sis for what your doing. I’ve learned a lot from you trust me. 🥰🥰🥰🙏🏾

Thank you for this video. I love to hear that there are people out there who do hair but are also a teacher on how to care for your hair. I am getting my sister loc next month. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I will be sure to ask my loctician is she is ready to go on this journey with me, cause SO TRUE, I will need support and direction on this new journey. You are truly an angel sent from above. Not every hairdresser have the ability to teach and care genuinely. thanks again.

This is why I had my hair done in the winter. I wore my wigs until late spring. It will be three years This November. Love it!😊

You need to have a master class for locticians! “Educating and nurturing your clients ‘!!!👊🏽

I love what you say about loctitians educating their clients. I’m barely a month old and had to learn a lot via YT videos like yours (kudos!!). I’ve had to go to a different loctitian. In a 20 minute consult I felt listened to, she gave tips, reassured me on a lot to expect for my kinda hair and we even scheduled my retightening. It’s a journey that needs explaining for each individual type of hair and person and believe me, that matters. I see comments saying BW shouldn’t care about length etc but I went from 13 inches to a bob in 3 days with instructions to not touch my hair. Even with research it’s a whole new and exciting yet kinda scary journey. I haven’t styled my hair and have it in a head wrap when I’m about to nap or work in the garden etc. So the videos helped and yet confused and speaking to someone who held my hair in her palms, looked at size, asked me questions, explained my level of shrinkage etc…that got me interested in styling and I’m much more confident having spoken to her Love from Nigeria 😁❤️

My hair was down the middle of my back when I got my install. First wash .. I had a nice ole bob 😂😂😂. I didn’t trip because I had shrinkage while I was a loose natural. So it made since that it would shrink during the locking phase I had tight corkscrew curls while loose. Curly hair shrinks. Now I had to battle some bunching. After that these Sisterlocks are giving!!! Almost 2yrs in!!!

Thank you Pauline! I love your videos. I have learned so much from you since I started my loc journey in March 2023. You really have help so many of us with this loc thing. Please keep sharing! We appreciate you for what you do!

We are definitely attached to our hair so I definitely understand and I’m so glad she was smiling at the end.

I'm confused...so she mad because her hair shrink up?!? Like im sorry that is so silly. I started with 10" of hair 10 months in now and my hair looks bascially the same length 😅. So don't understand girl its just hair and its your hair. Black women need to stop being obsessed with long hair just because another woman has it. Yours will grow and when it does you will be amazed 👏🏾.

My shrinkage isn't to bad!! My twists hit collarbone on install, currently at my chin/cheeks. Thinking it would be shorter if I wasn't braiding and banding ❤❤❤ I'm roxking 145 mini twists salt and pepper. Baby can't tell me nothing. Thank you for all you share!! Yupe I have a Bob!❤❤❤

Love this video! Thank you for sharing. I’m a loose natural thinking about getting micro locs. This has to be my 100th video. 😅 I’ve been doing a lot of research. Going to a loc consultation tomorrow. Pray for me. 😆

So glad you pointed out the shrinkage and loving in the back versus the top. I was like why the top of my hair portion taking longer loc.

I’m 1 month in with microlocs, I have absolutely loved this process. (470-locs). 🙌🏾 Wish I started a couple yers ago when I started loc crushing but thankful I finally began this beautiful process!!!💜

Prime example of not idolizing!!!! Live your life for you!!!! You were born in this world by yourself you will leave the earth by yourself… Locs aren’t for the weak. it’s truly a natural style..

I love your information and your enthusiasm about our loc journey for all our sisters.

I'm so happy for her! Her hair looks SO CUTE!!! Her new loctician is AMAZINGGG!🤗😉

Love your videos, she should've done tons of research, KZfaq University, shrinkage is real

You are a huge part of my research toward my micro lock journey. Thank you for being so transparent.

I love, love, love you!!! Keep up the wonderful work you're doing!!!!

She should have done her research… she was following a trend and this is a journey.

Thank you for this video. You are a great educator which enhances your expertise as a loctician. Not all locticians/consultants are created equally. With that been said, one can do their research and still fall short . There’s a lot of misinformation floating out there. Expectation management is a must for new sisters, like myself on this journey. It takes patience, self acceptance and learning how not to compare to what you see out there to rise above the challenges of growing your Locs . Speaking from my experience. I have thin, candy soft hair which has been a challenge- but it’s slowly doing its thing. Learning how to love my hair thru the process

Hello everyone! I just started my locs journey a little over a month ago, but I have been natural for over 10 years now. I have 4C hair texture, and my hair has plenty of shrinkage even with my locs. I was used to the shrinkage, so I haven't been stressed about the shrinkage in my locs, lol. Brittany had me crying and feeling sorry for her and laughing at the same time 😢😂 I am glad that she found a good loctician and found what clicks for her. On another note, I want to keep my soft loc look and want to know how to do that? I don't want the dread loc look, if that makes sense.

That was so prophetic when you said you could already see where her locs were headed. You didn’t see her current state but saw her future 👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🥹

Your locs are looking fabulous, Pauline!!!! 🌹🌹🌹

This vid hit the spot. You are SOOO right…I left my former loctician bc she was NOT educated in hair nor was she educating me, no creativity therefore I left her and went to your mentee. Between you and her I’m a human sponge. I’ve learned soooo much! I ❤ you Pauline.

I can appreciate the emotional state that she's in, but honestly, it seems that she did not research for herself. I have found plenty of helpful videos and info before starting the loc journey for myself and my daughter. Micro locs/sister locs have been around for a long time, but it has become popular now and with that many will jump on the wagon like its a fad instead of a lifestyle change and not be fully prepared for the entire investment. Much like when natural hair gained momentum, many women did it because it was the thing to do at the time, but later realized it wasn't for them and returned to relaxers... and that's ok too. It's all a personal choice that demands accountability. I'm glad she found someone to help her look and feel beautiful so that she can continue on this beautiful journey.

Thirty seconds in and I could tell she's not the most educated or mature person. She got what she got. She's the source of her own experience. Wow.

She wanted a trip and not a journey 😂😂😂

I love your videos Pauline! I disagree that there's not enough info on social media. Everyone is talking about the journey and that you need to be prepared. Who was she talking to?

you really are the best Pauline. Thank you for your advice, I learn a lot from your videos. Can't wait until my locks are mature to try this color that looks great on you.

We love you Pauline! You are the best and my favorite! I share your videos all the times. Thank you for all that you do.

You locs are so bright, I like it. My dear sister, your comment is beautiful and selfless. It's a pity that people don't really pay attention to instructions, or understand that their hair will not necessarily look like that of their crush. Understanding their hair type too will enable them not to be so shock about the way it turn out. Adequate knowledge about loc will also help a lot. Your girl is a sensitive one.

I’m not a professional but I have installed two family members locs and I told them exactly what I experienced and I let them know your locs won’t look like mine or anyone else’s. And right now they love their locs and the journey.

The word journey is real. Locing and going through all of the stages teaches you so much about yourself, your insecurities, vanity and patience. I'm so greatful for my journey. For 2 years I thought of cutting them several times a week because my below mid back natural hair had shrank up to my shoulders. 6 years in I'm so in love with my hair, what it means *to me* and the patience that it's taught me.

Thanks Pauline your videos are awesome! I loved every part of my loc journey. I think people should ask more questions and be patient.

You are right with the sharing of info. Also we see alot of locs on people with mid to high density but not much on low density. Also loctitians should put the age of the locs when they post pics along with the density so we know when we look at pics what to expect down the line. This makes you more informed. Also people must not look at a 3yr journey and expect when you start to look like that in 6months.

Early in my journey, I use to get small rollers and have a cute curly loc style. I didn't worry about length then (I started out with 4-6 inches). As it went through its stages early on in the first year, I just enjoyed the metamorphosis!

Hi Pauline, I appreciate so much listening to your counseling. You've inspired me and I'm past one month with my diy microlocs 🙏🏾

Poor baby 😢 I just started mine last week today and I was asking a million questions at my install😂 She welcomed every question and though I’m a little nervous about the journey, I needed to do something healthy with it. The shrinkage is so real though lol, but I have been bald headed for years on purpose lol. New subbie

Love your video. Just got my locs last week, and love them. I don’t have any styles yet, but looking forward to my journey.

I had my 11 inch hair interlocked. Two years later and my hair is 10 inches. Lol

And let me tell you I am eternally grateful to you for sharing you knowledge because it's been soooooo helpful to me

Ohh how l wish l lived near you, for sure I would love, love, love being your client, it’s so hard finding Beauticians, Loctitions, that love their clients more than the money, you’re so informative as to what to expect for this journey, l will be getting my first time ever installed “Microlocs” and I’m pretty excited and apprehensive all at the same time, but listening to you, You really make this journey so much worth the while…Thank You So Much…And God Bless You💕

Awww, her hair is beautiful. Glad she is happy at the end. Our hair definitely can make us emotional, I've witnessed plenty of hair breakdowns in my teenage daughter🤦🏽‍♀️

Lol! My heart goes out to her. I am almost 4 years into my loc journey and loving my look. The day after my installation I thought, "What did I do?" It was touch and go. It was a process. I hope she keeps her locs she won't regret it.

It’s all about acceptance and loving yourself not the person society think you should be. I researched for over a year before my install. The major change for me was accepting my beauty as a loose natural after being relaxed all my life. Every transition is a process.

I’m just glad I grew up around strong women that embraced their natural hair and a few women that had traditional locs. So when I loc’d my hair the first time I had traditional locs for seven years. It was definitely a journey, learning experience, and some coming to Jesus moments. I now have my second set which is micro locs which is a year in now.

I felt her pain 😔, I stated to another YT that there’s not enough videos of after install and how your hair goes through stages 🤷🏾‍♀️. I neva blow dry my hair but instead of doing it damp, stylist dried it which I was amazed at my length (8yrs neva stretched)..anyways after wash 😱 and going thew chges I was jus like her 😭 ready to cut off ✂️. I researched for 3yrs settled wit braid Loc now I’m upset bcuz she made them too small and I’m combining frfr..🤷🏾‍♀️. I learned a lot from you and few others ☺️

I am very very grateful to you and all your sharing. You are my go to person for information on locs ❤

I did a lot of research, watched tons of videos. You have to be ready for a certain lifestyle. When you decide that you want to have locs you should decide what type of locs you should get, & decide how long you would like to let it grow. You should know the ins and outs the pros and cons of what could take place. It’s not an easy fix so I definitely understand why loticians advise, starting with healthy hair , trimming your hair if needed. honestly, there’s a ton of videos where many people speak of the “ugly phase”. when I decided to go this direction with Microlocs I expected shrinkage, and I expected my Locs not to look the way I dreamt of them looking. I also knew that my loc journey was my loc journey, no one else’s and my hair would not look like anyone else’s. I would advise everyone thinking of starting a loc journey to do as much research as they can, and also go and speak to a professional lotician. For the record, 10 mos in & this is the best decision I’ve ever made for my hair but I’ve felt this way since day 1 and I understand everyone may not feel that way. you have to be ready for this transformation of your hair, your appearance etc. good luck to this young lady and thank you for your educational videos.

I have STRUGGLED with my DIY microlocs and I still love my locs.

I feel like she just doesn’t like her hair, I started my locs 4 months ago and looked up countless videos and I was even confused about what interlocking was. Micro locs are superrrrrr time consuming and interlocking is a sure and committed way to get your hair to loc lol she’s looking for validation on whether everyone likes her locs or not because she doesn’t like them. Once the compliments start rolling in I’m sure she would change her mind. Her hair is beautiful

I started my loc journey almost seven months ago with waist-length hair, I was not ready for the shrinkage lol! My hair is just below my ears now but I am okay with that. I know it will grow back to waist-length. But the biggest issue is unraveling in the back, started with two-strand twists but has started interlocking the back so they will not come undone, it is helping. I am happy the young lady found someone to help her, she will be ok once she embraces the process. Thanks for the video information.

I loc’d my son when he was 8 (not micros) and I watched his hair go through so many changes. I’m talking about locs sticking up in odd places, growing in strange directions, stiff and hard. I’m saying his head looked crazy for some time. Then, his locs matured and talk about gorgeous healthy, soft and completely fitting for him. He loves his hair and I couldn’t imagine him any other way BUT that is NOT how it started lol.

Just started my locks 2 weeks ago and the shrinkage is so real!

All good educational advice! I'm just a little shy of three (3) months in my loc journey. I look pretty crazy on most days. LOL!!! However, I'm committed to the process and enjoying the ride. All I'm focusing on is the end result...beautiful healthy locs! :)

Pauline your hair is gorgeous 😍! Tell ole girl to look at you older videos because you hair grew so fast!

If Brittany can cry on Tik Tok, she can research on KZfaq…like everyone else serious about getting locs did. There’s so much information available. She should have asked her loctitian about shrinkage. She has a good length of locs. Are you taking on new clients? My daughter has sisterlocs (has had them for 7 years)and she is moving home to MD in september. I’m looking for a loctitian for her.

I wont kid u. When i was starting out, not a lot of people had microlocs here in Kenya. And with my hair type, the shrinkage, my hair looked so weird. A friend told me that i ruined my hair. That was back in 2021. Self esteem was down for a while but i continued on with the journey cause i was determined and committed. I documented every moment but didnt take pics last year for other reasons. Now, my hair is dropping as i am getting closer to my 3 year mark. And that friend in question now wants this style cause my hair has grown so much that it amazes me. So i am so happy i stuck to the journey. Only regret is that i didnt start the journey earlier cause i am ok having one style on my hair which i can manipulate

I've been interlocking since 2004 (that's before KZfaq). The lady that started my locs explained that your hair is going to have ebbs and flows. I've even debt with a little hair loss on edges after having my baby (it will grow back). Fast forward my locs are past my waist. I moisture; wash my hair every two weeks; I use oil with cheba powder in it.

Thank you for this video. I'm considering getting Microlocs and this video really help me with what to expect

just started my loc journey and I'm so excited!!!

The journey is going through the awkward hair stages and still feel great about ourselves and our hair. Crowns of Royalty. 💕

I want to see where she is now, because her hair was beautiful! All that hair on her head! Bald where ma’am!?

I haven’t gotten my hair loc yet because I want to feel fully informed and confident in my decision. My hair been natural for 10 years +, it’s low density, tightly coiled and fragile. So I fully expect shrinkage plus visible scalp. 2 years of research and I feel confident with my decision. The only thing I don’t want to deal with is certain people given there unwanted two cents opinions at my job. I have Afro clip ins and I did see a KZfaqr make loc clip ins. A few tracks could give me alittle extra volume. The shrinkage is just part of the locking process. I do wish I had loc’ed during lockdown thou. It is what it is These videos you make are really great I’ve learned alot.

Thank you for this! This really helped put things into perspective.

I don't know what videos she was watching because the sistahs on the journey ABSOLUTELY discuss the shrinkage and expectations that come along with locking. The women on this platform have shared their successes, setbacks and frustrations with locking for almost a decade now, maybe even longer. She said she heard them say it but thought "they were just making it up". They told her what it was and she heard what she wanted to hear.

I'm so glad I found your content. Xoxo

Thanks Pauline, I love your videos. I’ve just shared this with my loctician. 💜 🇬🇧

Thank you I’m looking into getting locs next month very informative

awwww that was so sweet of her...Thank you for the wonderful info ...

I've literally talked to people about what to expect with this journey. How to find the right stylist, that I brand and band and why (when I had to) and some of these women still go out and get micro/sisterlocs with someone who doesn't have proper credentials or training, then don't braid and band, etc etc... some folks don't really want help or to understand the process.

Then she gon say, “I thought y’all thought y’all’s better than me because y’all wear y’all real hair.” WHET? 😂😂😂 girl, is this for real… she clearly is about that bundle life, he better braid that shit down and out a wig on if she doesn’t like it.

People also have to realize you are folding your hair over and over and it will initially be short no matter what. It just makes since that it will be shorter.

I am new in providing microloc/interloc services and your videos are so helpful.

Sis your hair is gorgeous love your hair color and all looks nice on you

The young lady should’ve taken to KZfaq. There’s enough women on here talking about loc journeys. They are also on Instagram. There’s more than enough info.

Is this for real has anybody actually spoken to her. She doesn't even sound like she's crying real tears. Unlock events.

My client just sent this to me, too. 😭 I prepare my clients! By the way, Ma'am your hair is amazing! When I cut mine, I'm going to tag you.

Your hair is beautiful sis and thanks for the information sis I lock my hair on the 11th of October so this info is very good I needed to hear it thanks, and am sharing with my friends sis am liking it for sure thumbs 👍 up sis.