I initially started my microlocs with a combination of plait at the root and twist at the end. I ended up redoing them all with plaits. I just felt more secure with them plaited. I didn’t want to worry about unraveling. I also like how much length I’ve retained with plaits.
New FLOCER HERE…🙋🏾♀️…such a wealth of knowledge…never knew these details about braidlocs- will highly consider this method for my daughter! Thanks for your content, it’s needed and APPRECIATED!
Hey!! Welcome to the Floc and thank you for watching and subscribing!! 🙌🏾🔥 I’m really glad the videos are helpful and will be interested to know if you ultimately go with Braidlocs for your daughter.
My 8 year old wants to loc as well and I’m now also considering braidlocs coz I was worried about the unraveling. She has very kinky coily hair. Have you done your daughters’. Thank you for the video ❤
Dassit. You're my favorite TH-camr now. The "I said what I said, take it how you want it" at the beginning snatched my wig and stole my heart! 😂🤣 We have the same hair type and you're more experienced so I belong here ANYWAY!
I chose braidlocs as well and I did have to braid and band for the first 8 months because I have a strange mixture of 3a? (mainly at my crown), and 4b/c hair (the rest), on my head. But just as you said, I love that the shrinkage, swelling and bunching is minimal. Further, the look is so much neater. Also, the line of demarcation gets less and less noticeable as the months go by on the 4b/c sections. Now, the only noticeable difference is at my crown - the braid pattern there still looks fresh and shiny even after 19 months lol. Like you I'm very happy that I chose braidlocs over all the other possible methods.
@David Jays Way Yes, at first they would unravel to almost halfway up. I started on about 12 - 13 inches of hair in that area so I think that's what saved it from unraveling to the root. They are mostly flat and there are bends and juttings in some of them that make them look like butterfly locs. At first, I tried undoing them to straighten them out, and each time the same thing would happen, so I just leave them alone and now they seem to be settled. I would get only about 10% shrinkage ( if that much) in that area even when I was loose natural.🌷
That is really fascinating to me! I’m glad you have stuck in there even through the tough or frustrating times. I’ve seen a lot of people throw in the towel at the first sight of something they weren’t expecting in their Loc journey! 😅
Ooh, your locs are very pretty and full. I chose braids locs because I always rocked single plaits but under wigs. Plaits seem to work well on my hair. Never did twists but they make me nervous. It seems like they could cause matting or severe tangles. 🙏🏻
I did twists before and never dealt with matting but I did experience a lot of unraveling and shrinkage during that journey! My braids have stood the tests of times 🤣🙌🏾
@@DavidJaysWay My ex girl started her locs with twists years back. Her twists went from mid back up to her neck within a second. 😂🤣 They kept unraveling. She also warned me about twists. Said hers were a nightmare at first. Lol. You're right about braids. Those things are beasts and can withstand a darn flood. 😂🤣
🤣🤣 you have me over here laughing for real!! I love that in the end, the results are pretty much the same and all locs end up looking beautiful 🤩 🔥 but I am definitely enjoying this journey of less worrying about those things that you worry about with some other starter methods.
heyy ik new ❤️i hv some questions, so i’m starting my own dreadlocks in less than a week, and i wanna do i suppose to just do like normal regular braids???, can i use jam to slick the roots???, can i at the like everyday to get a thick look??, and can i dye them within like a month or two of having them???, sorry for so many questions i’m just so worried😭😭❤️❤️❤️, i’m loving your content btwww!!!
First of all, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. And that is exciting that you are about to start your Loc journey soon. Yes, you just do them like regular braids. My main advice is to just braid loosely. It is the instinct to want to braid tightly to make the braids look as crisp as possible, but the tighter the braids the longer it may take them to loc. You could use jam but I wouldn’t. That stuff is thick and might be hard to wash out and then you would end up with buildup at the very beginning of your Loc journey. If you know you want to dye your hair then I would suggest dying it this week before you install the braids. It’s easier to wash all of the chemicals out to make sure your hair isn’t still processing days later. Then you install your braids on already dyed hair! 🙌🏾✨
Do you just let braid locs grow out naturally even if it frizzes and there is new growth or are you supposed to interlock/retwist them every now and then? If so how often?
I let the braid locs grow out for a while and then interlock. The first year I interlocked once every 4 weeks and then I stretched it to 5 weeks then all the way up to 9-11 weeks now in between interlock sessions
I initially started my microlocs with a combination of plait at the root and twist at the end.
I ended up redoing them all with plaits. I just felt more secure with them plaited. I didn’t want to worry about unraveling.
I also like how much length I’ve retained with plaits.
I’m right there with you. I initially contemplated doing a plait and twist combo but went with the full plait for that very reason!
I’m two months into my loc journey. I am so glad I got braidlocs! I love them
Welcome fellow braidlocer!! 🙌🏾🔥
New FLOCER HERE…🙋🏾♀️…such a wealth of knowledge…never knew these details about braidlocs- will highly consider this method for my daughter! Thanks for your content, it’s needed and APPRECIATED!
Hey!! Welcome to the Floc and thank you for watching and subscribing!! 🙌🏾🔥 I’m really glad the videos are helpful and will be interested to know if you ultimately go with Braidlocs for your daughter.
My 8 year old wants to loc as well and I’m now also considering braidlocs coz I was worried about the unraveling. She has very kinky coily hair.
Have you done your daughters’.
Thank you for the video ❤
I'm glad you have the tip about not braiding too tightly to give them room to swell.
I'll keep that in mind!
Yeah it’s so important to helping the braid pattern disappear over time
Very informative, David 😊 if I didn't start with interlocks, I probably would have started with braidlocs. Thanks so much for this video ❤❤❤
Thanks for watching!! Your locs are amazing and it’s been fun following your journey you TH-cam! 🙌🏾🔥🔥
Dassit. You're my favorite TH-camr now. The "I said what I said, take it how you want it" at the beginning snatched my wig and stole my heart! 😂🤣 We have the same hair type and you're more experienced so I belong here ANYWAY!
🤣🤣 well thank you!! I’m going to do my best to keep putting out quality content. 🤗🙌🏾
Your braid locs look good! ❤😊
Thank you so much ☺️🙌🏾
I'm on my 3rd and im so ready for my braid locs
Is your installation day coming up soon?
@@DavidJaysWay think I'm trying it my self not sure of I'm going to free part or go square part
Alright team diy!! I know they are going to come out amazing whichever parting method you go with.
I chose braidlocs as well and I did have to braid and band for the first 8 months because I have a strange mixture of 3a? (mainly at my crown), and 4b/c hair (the rest), on my head. But just as you said, I love that the shrinkage, swelling and bunching is minimal. Further, the look is so much neater.
Also, the line of demarcation gets less and less noticeable as the months go by on the 4b/c sections. Now, the only noticeable difference is at my crown - the braid pattern there still looks fresh and shiny even after 19 months lol. Like you I'm very happy that I chose braidlocs over all the other possible methods.
Did you experience any unraveling in your crown area because of the texture there?
@David Jays Way Yes, at first they would unravel to almost halfway up.
I started on about 12 - 13 inches of hair in that area so I think that's what saved it from unraveling to the root.
They are mostly flat and there are bends and juttings in some of them that make them look like butterfly locs. At first, I tried undoing them to straighten them out, and each time the same thing would happen, so I just leave them alone and now they seem to be settled. I would get only about 10% shrinkage ( if that much) in that area even when I was loose natural.🌷
That is really fascinating to me! I’m glad you have stuck in there even through the tough or frustrating times. I’ve seen a lot of people throw in the towel at the first sight of something they weren’t expecting in their Loc journey! 😅
Hello again 🤗🤣wish I knew about braidlocs, less unraveling & bunching. I love my twist locs also
Hey!! Yes, having less bunching and unraveling has been amazing. Twists locs come out looking the same and are great too!! 🔥🙌🏾🤗
Very nice
Thank you
Thanks! You’ve been very helpful.
You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful
Ooh, your locs are very pretty and full. I chose braids locs because I always rocked single plaits but under wigs. Plaits seem to work well on my hair. Never did twists but they make me nervous. It seems like they could cause matting or severe tangles. 🙏🏻
I did twists before and never dealt with matting but I did experience a lot of unraveling and shrinkage during that journey! My braids have stood the tests of times 🤣🙌🏾
@@DavidJaysWay My ex girl started her locs with twists years back. Her twists went from mid back up to her neck within a second. 😂🤣 They kept unraveling. She also warned me about twists. Said hers were a nightmare at first. Lol. You're right about braids. Those things are beasts and can withstand a darn flood. 😂🤣
🤣🤣 you have me over here laughing for real!!
I love that in the end, the results are pretty much the same and all locs end up looking beautiful 🤩 🔥 but I am definitely enjoying this journey of less worrying about those things that you worry about with some other starter methods.
@@DavidJaysWay 😂🤣😂
Hi, I enjoyed the video sooo much, thanks much for sharing your process 🤗
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. So glad you got some value from it! 🙌🏾🔥
heyy ik new ❤️i hv some questions, so i’m starting my own dreadlocks in less than a week, and i wanna do i suppose to just do like normal regular braids???, can i use jam to slick the roots???, can i at the like everyday to get a thick look??, and can i dye them within like a month or two of having them???, sorry for so many questions i’m just so worried😭😭❤️❤️❤️, i’m loving your content btwww!!!
First of all, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. And that is exciting that you are about to start your Loc journey soon. Yes, you just do them like regular braids. My main advice is to just braid loosely. It is the instinct to want to braid tightly to make the braids look as crisp as possible, but the tighter the braids the longer it may take them to loc.
You could use jam but I wouldn’t. That stuff is thick and might be hard to wash out and then you would end up with buildup at the very beginning of your Loc journey.
If you know you want to dye your hair then I would suggest dying it this week before you install the braids. It’s easier to wash all of the chemicals out to make sure your hair isn’t still processing days later. Then you install your braids on already dyed hair! 🙌🏾✨
@@DavidJaysWay omggg thank youuuu a lot !!, i appreciate it bc i was so worried lo!!!, and you welcome❤️!!, this helps a lot!!!
You’re welcome!
I wish more men's will do this method they always think this the girls route
Well hopefully I can help other me to realize this isn’t just for women but men can rock Microlocs too! Thanks for watching
With the braid loc method, are they meant to stay as braids or do you undo them once mature?
They mature with time and loosen on their own and eventually turn to locs.
I have a question tho, what happens if u add extensions to the braids and leave them on
The hope would be that the extension and braid merge together overtime so that it looks like one seamless loc from root to tip
Do you just let braid locs grow out naturally even if it frizzes and there is new growth or are you supposed to interlock/retwist them every now and then? If so how often?
I let the braid locs grow out for a while and then interlock. The first year I interlocked once every 4 weeks and then I stretched it to 5 weeks then all the way up to 9-11 weeks now in between interlock sessions
Nice watch! Nice du
Thank you so much🙌🏾☺️