5 PROS OF MICROLOCS & WHY I LOVE MICROLOCS | Saving Money, Hair Freedom, Feeling Beautiful & MORE
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- In today's video I'm sharing 5 PROS about microlocs and some honest reasons why you should get them, because the truth is - I'm obsessed with mine. Visit byifeyinwa.com for more content from me:) don't forget to subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don't miss any future uploads from me!
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#microlocs #sisterlocs #locs
0:00 Intro
1:12 Microlocs give you hair freedom
4:00 No more products!
6:19 Microlocs are cheaper in the long run
9:40 Microlocs are flexible (compared to other locs)
10:25 Length retention is easier with microlocs
13:04 Microlocs are beautiful and I FEEL beautiful with mine
Thank you so much for watching! Please don’t forget to give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it 😊🤍
Hey! Do you mind posting video on how to maintain your locs? Like how often do you wash your hair, how often do you put moisterizer or oil in there etc? Like just maintenance stuff up till retightening
@@krystelledeborahpela7850 hiya I have a video on this already, check out my microlocs playlist 💕
@@Ifeyinwa omg thank you!
I’m triggered in my loose hair 🤦🏾♀️😂 which is why I’m here researching.
Haha, good luck sis
Girl same
Same here
Same here, looking at going to Lagos this month to lock mine. My scalp is very sensitive both combing, weaves and all, am just a cry baby. I think I am done with it all or go on low cut
@miamornk7959
Being on naturals for 6 years, I have finally decided to lock it after giving it a thought for years,
Before naturals, I was on low cut for some years,prior to that I made my hair for some years,after years of low cut.
I live in lagos Nigeria and I am looking for a good natural hair loctician who I can afford and who is close to my residence.
I got mine in January and that hair freedom is everything 🙌🏾🙌🏾 For me tho I used to do my own hair so I don’t necessarily think I’ve saved my money. However, time saving is real 😂
That’s still a massive pro!!
I would love to see a video from you about the relationship between black women and extensions/European hairstyles. I also never thought about the consumerism in the natural hair community and how it could be impacting the environment so thanks for bringing that up; I hope no one attacks you for that 😂 I’m about 4.5 months loc’d and loving it more and more every day 💕
Haha I’m putting my notes together for that video! I know that will be a sensitive topic for sure. And I’m sure I’ll get some pushback for the consumerism comment but I’m happy to have a conversation with anyone that disagrees with me. It’s definitely not an attack on natural hair but more a criticism on how it’s been hijacked by companies trying to sell us all these products to make our hair more “manageable”… welcome to the loc’d life it’s honestly the best hair decision I’ve ever made.
It’s the colonization of our hair: texturism, lengthism, all the isms!! Basically mainstream culture telling us to self-hate how uniquely we were made.
I am two days into my micro loc journey and I am obsessed. I can focus more on other things now ❤
It's amazing you don't realise how much time you spend thinking about/doing your hair
I was on the fence for the longest time over "how" to start my locs. I got frustrated and went to the store to get some hair to braid up for a few months to postpone decision and had a visceral response trying to buy hair. I walked out of store knowing I was going to start my own (I stated with 280 - combined to 180 and took them down 8 months in because I didn't like how large they were). Those few months after the take down and this last set were final frustrating sign that I was ready for loc life and not interested in returning to all the "rules" of dealing with my natural hair. I used to spend hours doing my hair only for it to puff out as soon as I went outside or attended an event. I may spend hours doing reties but at the end of the day they are still there.
My current set is 345 and outside of self reties days I have zero regrets. I've tossed all the supplies I had and no interest in wearing a wig or putting braids over this beautiful head. The upfront cost/time for installing is nothing compared to the time and memories lost always having to plan around my hair.
You may get push back regarding the consumerism tied with natural hair but its real and those caught in the matrix will not recognize themselves. I rather spend that money and time enjoying life.
Thank you for your comment. I don’t take it for granted that you took the time to share your experience. Sometimes the journey can be complex but it only makes us more grateful for the destination when we eventually get there! I’m so happy you’ve found hair peace now! And it’s so interesting how people are picking up on the consumerism comment, I thought I’d get more pushback on the cost savings breakdown lol 😊
Girl you had me 2 minutes in!! Lol, I’m so done with planning the NEXT hair do or wash day. Can’t wait to get my micro-loc’s done.
Girl…. I still can’t believe that was my life for so long but I know some people love it lol 😭
After getting my Microlocs a few days ago, I realized just how many hair products I own. Once I looked at all the products I no longer need to use, I was blown away. I am so happy I won’t need to buy or use any of those things anymore.
I agree it really is mind blowing!
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 to all 5 pros!!!! Especially HAIR FREEDOM. The only con for me thus far on my 2yr microlocs journey is that I started just 2yrs ago
I know I often wish I'd started earlier too!
I’ve been thinking about getting my hair locked for 2-3 yrs now. Watching your videos, I’m now committed. I’m growing my hair out a little bit and then, I’m getting it installed. So now I’m looking for a loctician who is kind, reliable and reasonable enough. I live in North NJ, closer to NYC. Wish me luck.
Good luck x
I’m three months in. I’ve always been a do it yourselfer especially with my hair. I was team creamy crack for years and kept it cut (by myself) into a pixie style. Last year I went bald and kept it like that until i decided to start letting it grow back and not use any more relaxer. It took so many products to use and finger coiling and two strand twists. It was such an investment in time and money. I’m very happy with this loc journey so far. Getting up in the mornings already looking like I’m ready to face the day is priceless! At 60 I will tell you ain’t nobody got time for that! LOL.
Thank you so much for sharing your microlocks experience. And they are absolutely gorgeous. I'll admit, I'm hesitant to spend that kind of money consistently because I rarely go to a salon now and don't buy wigs or get my hair braided. So it would represent a significant increase in spending for me and a lot more time in a salon. However, hair freedom and the retaining of length are two HUGE draws for me. I watched both your pros and cons. Some of the most honest and most helpful info on microlocks I've seen thus far. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I'm so happy you found my videos useful :)
Never known “the peace that surpasseth all understanding” only after 7 days!! of sisterlocs 💆🏾♀️🙌🏾
Girl that peace is priceless!
Yea honey….I’m sick of all this shit! I have an appointment Tuesday, I’m soooooo excited to take this step towards hair freedom!!!
At 2:00 I was like YES SIS I HEAR YOU!!! IM TIIIIIED!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I was natural for 12 years, been relaxed almost 2 years, and now I’m just tired of thinking about hair so much! I love my relaxed hair but my scalp sweats so much that I can never hold a style, which means lots of heat. I’m strongly considering Microlocs. Ok let me watch the rest of the video lol
I’m happy to help! It’s been so freeing for me I can’t even tell you.
I appericate what you said at the end about your locs making you feel beautiful, I agree ❤
I so enjoyed this video! I can hardly wait for you to discuss the black hair relationship as it pertains to European styles. I love following your hair journey. You are my confirmation for choosing interlocks. What grid, if any, did you choose? I thought about getting larger locs, but your reasoning for having smaller locs in terms of styles makes sense. Please keep doing what you do... Forever follower.
Absolutely love these locs on you! So stunning. Thank you for the update and breakdown of your experience. 🙌🏾
Thank you so much 🤍🤍
The last point, I can agree with that
It feels different whenever someone compliments my hair and are not asking me where I bought it from
"it's my hair"
I feel pretty☺️
Giiirrrll, length retention and locs has to be best friends
Facts!
You and your hair are both gorgeous! So beautiful.
Thank you ❤
Looks really good on you and I’m super tempted 😍
Amen, sista! Love it! I'm a year in. I can relate to everything you said! You look beautiful. Your locs are beautiful.
Thank you so much! And congrats on your loc journey 💕
Once again thank for your candid opinion and perspective. I'm definitely going to consider microlocs. I've been wearing a two strand twist for about 2 months, and it has felt amazing. Thanks for the information.😊
Glad it was helpful!
They are going to grooooooww and flourish 😂
Amen!
My hair would not retain length when I fully natural. My hair wouldn't grow past my collar bone as well. And then I usually would have suck uneven hair I would have to get inches cut off. But now that I'm loced they are fully flourishing.
I’ve experienced the SAME thing! My hairs the longest it’s ever been now.
Thanks for the videos. I was doing research, and finding your videos sealed the deal!! I'm lucky that I know a few loctitions in my area. The install is also reasonable here. I'm excited about hair freedom! I can do my hair (3C), step outside, and poof.. style gone. I am ready!!!
It’s so freeing, you’re in for a treat 🥰
I’ve had traditional cultured locs for twenty seven years. I LOVE my locs. At fifty seven now, my hair grows well, but has thinned considerably. Menopause, you know?! I’m considering cutting locs and starting micro locs. Thinking they may be better for the softer, thinner hair I now have. Thank you for these videos!
Finally getting mine done in Lagos this month!! SOOO EXCITED 🎉🎉
Yesssssss!!! Congratulations!!
Thinking about your next hairstyle….. THIS right here 😂 I just wish I did it years ago
Girrrrrrrrl 😭
Lovely video. I had semi freeform (traditional) locs for 11 years, nice big fat gorgeous locs, I loved them.
I now have microlocs....I can agree with you wholeheartedly on all your points (of course semi-freeform locs are easier to maintain, but the trade off on versatility with microlocs balances it out)
I installed and maintain my microlocs, so cost is the same for me too, 😊
I just love locs and can't imagine being a loose natural again (I tried before and in between locs. ALL that time and effort with such little reward is NOT for me 😅😅😅 )
Free form locs are so beautiful too and well done for installing your microlocs yourself! I don't ever want to say never but now that I've experienced this level of hair freedom it's be HARD to go back to loose hair lol
Yes make the video on our reliance to European hairstyles.
I’ve got it on the list! 🤍
Yes you will get some hate comments because a lot of bw aren’t ready for the conversation about wigs weaves and extensions and how much money they are wasting on a monthly basis some will even tell you to mind your own business but I agree with everything you said microlocs gives me hair freedom and length retention loc’d almost 4 years now
Thank you so much for your video.
They're really gorgeous and you're gorgeous 😍.
I have a question regarding installation of locs. I struggle with my hairline would this type of hairstyle make it worse or better? 🥺
I’m not sure to be honest, it might be worth asking a loctician.
Ify baby in the Nigerian accent,❤❤❤
You just got a subscriber,after watching your two of your videos,
I live in lagos Nigeria, and I am considering locing my hair in a few days,this is after being on naturals for 6 years, and prior to that low cut..
I just came across your channel I’m thinking about getting micro locks think for letting me know about the pros and cons I have been doing my research
I'm happy you found it useful!
I am convinced our curly kinky natural hair was designed by God to be in a loc state. Definately not chemically straightened which literally breaks the bonds of the hair, depletes it of crucial protein - damaged. And our hair is so wonderful that water and butters, braid it up is enough to stretch it, for variety, no heat needed.
Thank you for this very informative video. Do you have a video on your earrings?
Yes I have a jewellery collection video
🤣🤣🤣🤣 So relatable!!! … thinking of your next hairstyle before you even remove your current! Crazy.
The stress 🤣🤣
Thanks for sharing i was torn between sisterlocs vs micro or basic locs i came across your videos and i was able to decide on micro i have been natrual for years. One question i have would i be able to color my hair and maintain with micro i havent finished all your viedos yet i didnt know if u mentioned about hair coloring.
I’ve never coloured my hair but I have friends that have. I’d speak to your Loctician about it
I WANT TO BE FREE!!!!! OH MY GOD it sounded like I did this video myself in a different voice. The wash n go's, the products, the wigs, ponytails, My goodness! 😳 I've had my hair in boho braids for a month now and I love them!!!!! I can't wait to make a transition very soon! Loved the video, you are beautiful.
Awwww thank you so much! I hear you about wanting to be free!! That’s how I felt when I got my locs too lol
Hi, thanks for this video. Thinking of grttinh microlocs and just wondering where you get your retie done as it pricing seems reasonable
Linked In bio :)
The first triggered part is hilarious & I loveeeeee having locs I went from traditional locs to now Microlocs and im so much more in love with having mircolocs
No because I seriously didn’t know the bondage I was living in 😭
Your hair is utterly gorgeous and it suits you. Mine is 3c/4a and not hard to maintain, just out and proud haha. Wash and goes take a shower + 5 minutes quite literally. I feel privileged ! I love your suggested dissertation topic, I would buy the book!! I do think that consumerism has struck the natural hair community and I don't watch hair videos anymore (except yours) for that reason.
So those with kinkier hair textures are not privileged?
@@MsProtuber oh honey, I feel that I am lucky not to have an all day hair wash routine, please let me live.
@@essentiallyann2650 great clarification because could be interpreted either way. No one is stopping you from living but since you need to hear it, you may resume living ;)
“Just out and proud”…lol
Did you do mimi twists before your micro locs?
I need that too
I want to do it so badly 😩 I don’t look good with short hair though so I am trying to grow my hair out a bit so that I can have more length because I know that they shrink after install. I have seen loc extensions but I don’t want someone else’s hair attached just to have some length
Awwww I can’t comment about loc extensions because I’ve never tried it, but there’s nothing wrong with waiting until you’re ready 🤍
I get my locs installed next month. I have been on the no oils and butters train for a few months and that has cut down on my product hoarding a lot 😂.
No product hoarding is so real. So happy to be done with that.
Can you take down microlocs after a long time and just return to the way your hair should be?
Please share u thoughts I’d watch an hours worth on the topic of false hair dependence
I will do, I just need to get my thoughts together and find out how best to present them xx
I am very interested in Microlocs do you do anything different with you edges like gels or pomade to lay them or nah 😅
No, I don’t personally
Amen!
Preach it giiirrrrlllll 😂
And those estimations are not that accurate here in the states either unfortunately. I know of people who spend about $1,200-$1,800 a year on these hairstyles and inflation isn’t helping!! I will definitely be getting microlocs soon thanks for this amazing video!
Amen.
Does the loca get dry with no oil? My hair now with no locks gets dry and I feel the need to always dose it with oil
I have a video on my micrlocs maintenance that addresses how I use oil.
Can we take a moment to celebrate our almost 10k subscribers 🎉🎉
I knoooow I can't believe it!
By the way we need a one year locversary party to celebrate “our” locs 😂
lol we move!
Not me looking at your lips throughout 😂 have you shared your lip combo in previous makeup tutorials?
Haha yes and it's in my description box :)
Hair enjoyed the contents. If you don't mind can you show the price in American dollars. Pounds ($) I don't get.
@maryjaneguyton Pounds and dollars exchange at about a 1 to 1 ratio now, so, what she stated should be close in dollars. However, you might have to recalculate the prices of wigs, hair products and such as from the prices she was giving in pounds, its a little difference in dollars. It looks like wigs are a little cheaper, imo, in the US and shampoo, etc might cost a bit more. Hope you found this helpful.
AMEN I’m so sick of scheduling appointments around this hair. Relaxing, styles, calling my beautician, spending $150 for hair styles every other week.
I'm so happy to have left that life behind
@@Ifeyinwa microlocs officially installed 5.8.23
How are microlocs with extentions?
I don't know, I don't have extensions
Annmmeeeeennnn 😂🤣🤣
I'm honestly tired of detangling my loose hair. I don't have the time. Buying products is not for me. I hate wigs ontop of it all. I'm tired
Honestly I was right where you are before I loc’d my hair
For consumerism, I think it’s the same with skincare products. But being a cosmetic manufacturer like you, these different products are created in response to peoples needs. So yeah there are tons of beauty products but the I won’t blame manufacturers, rather people need to be more conservative and understand what they actually need and get just that. That way there can be waste reduction cause how much product junkies finish all the products in their stash
*how many product junkies
Of course consumerism is an issue iin any capitalistic society and I agree that it is the responsibility of the consumer to purchase consciously, but this isn't the same point I was trying to make. The natural hair movement started as a movement towards self acceptance for black women. If you transitioned at the beginning of this movement's popularity it was glaringly obvious how quickly this movement became hijacked by companies looking to exploit it. All of a sudden we were being pedalled 12-step regimens and products that don't exist in any other community, all marketed to make our hair more "manageable" (aka change it) which completely goes against what the movement set out to do in the first place. Perhaps I didn't convey my thoughts clearly enough but it's something I'm hoping to explore in a future video in more detail.
Got you now. Very true. To think that most products for the kinky hair community are owned by white men is beyond me
Can’t wait to get my micro Locs next month 🥲🥲🥲🎉🎉
I want to do it so badly 😩 I don’t look good with short hair though so I am trying to grow my hair out a bit so that I can have more length because I know that they shrink after install. I have seen loc extensions but I don’t want someone else’s hair attached just to have some length
Good evening, I watched your pro and cons videos, as I was considering getting locs, like you I waited until after my wedding. My husband is in support.
Your video real helped.
Please can you recommend a good salon, loc loctition as I also live in London, (S.E).and best products.
Really enjoyed the advice, thanks