One year micro loc update on short hair| Dermatologist visit for thinning| What I learned in a year|

Beauties,
It's officially a year with my micro locs!! My initial install was on May 16th, 2023. Journey with me back in time as I share the things I've learned this year. Come with me to see my dermatologist. Is my thinning due to a scalp issue?
As I round out my first year with micro locs I didn't see any of this coming. Although I didn't think I'd be ending year 1 like this, I’m counting it all joy✨
Before and After microlocs:
• This same time last ye...
View the prelude to my mircolocs here:
• Prelude to my Micro Lo...
Watch my microloc install here:
• Micro Loc installation...
The overall journey:
• #microlocs are approac...
Please, stay awhile...
#microlocsjourney #microlocsonshorthair #microlocs #locnation #hairstyles

[@dionehowell8687]

Ding ding ding to all your realisations. Now enjoy your 2nd year, it’s looking great so far & I’ll be here watching 👀👍🏾🇬🇧

[@es_el_earth]

Thank you for being here 🌹

[@dionehowell8687]

Also freshly retied hair is often thinner at the base as it still has to bulk up and go through the locking process. The loose hair around locks looks normal hair has to be incorporated into shaft of lock when it’s long enough. And your hair could be growing slowly & 6-8 weeks could be better for you 😊

[@es_el_earth]

Thanks beauty! I totally agree.

[@latonyahahmath4590]

Please listen to your scalp. It needs to rest. 5 weeks is too soon for a retie. I had to stretch my reties to every 8-10 weeks (prefer 10 wks), because the frequent reties were causing scalp tenderness and thinning. My microlocs are thriving now, and the tenderness has stopped, and the thinning areas have filled in. You will not get holes in your microlocs. You can do it, Sis!

[@es_el_earth]

Hi beauty! Thank you for your advice ✨

[@Sweetlyniki]

Since i retie on my own i try my best not to go tight

[@es_el_earth]

Hi✨ I am working my way up to begin self retying too! Anticipating I can get there sooner than later.

[@vanessamurray5378]

I would suggest not interlocking it too often...maybe every six months (twice a year). Every six to eight weeks is too often.

[@es_el_earth]

Thanks for the tip✨