Diy Microlocs Install | Part 1 | Parting/Grid, Interlocking, Short Hair, Starter Locs
- Posted on 13 September, 2020
- Short Hair
- By Anonymous
Hey Royals! It's finally here! Microlocs install day! I'm so excited to be going on yet another loc journey. I know that some of you voted for a Saturday upload, but there were some technical difficulties, so an early Sunday upload it will be. Don't forget to subscribe!
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✨SPECIAL DATES✨
Big Chop: July 2019
Loose Natural Hair Growth Journey: January 15, 2020
Microlocs Journey: TBD
✏️1st Loc Set Details✏️
Years Locd: 13 yrs
Loc Count: Approx. 250
Install method: Comb Coils
Maintenance method: Interlocking
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Hey royals, welcome or welcome back to my channel, i'm josed. So today is the day it's finally microwax installation day. I made it safely to georgia, thank god, okay, so i just washed my hair. I did just shampoo nothing else to my hair. I used aussie moist shampoo. I did that twice and then i lightly blew out my hair, so let's get into the next clip. So if you didn't know, my mom is the one who's actually installing my micro locks, and these are all of the tools she used and this tool was sent to me by nubian, lock tool. Thank you. So much this chart was inspired by queen elim. We only used it for the first row just to get an idea of the size we wanted for my locs. So the next step is parting. This took about 45 minutes. I was showing her um the grids by fanta hair studio. I follow her on instagram. I love her work, she's, the only one who stood out to me in terms of what i wanted my grid to look like. I didn't need for it to be complete perfection, but i just love how her grids look. So that was my inspiration now showing my mom and my mom pretty much mimicked that, but we did alter it a bit because of shaping my head. My hair density, so here you're, just gon na see her sectioning everything off and at the end, i'm going to show you a 360 of how everything looks if you like this video so far make sure to subscribe, comment below and like and don't forget to hit The bell, so you know, when i post part two, the next step is sizing so going into this. I wasn't exactly sure which size of locks i wanted. I just knew that i wanted anywhere between 400 to 500 lux, but i was leaning more towards 500 because i really want that density and after having loose natural hair. I love the density of my hair and i just wanted to be able to show that to its fullest potential, but i definitely did not want up towards 600. I think that was too much for me, so we used the chart to see how big they were, and it was one quarter of an inch okay. So the next step is interlocking. So first my mom used her finger to manually interlock using the four point rotation and then, when there's half an inch to an inch of hair left, she just used the tool to interlock the rest of it do so, i will be taking measurements all throughout my Hair, the back part of my hair is measuring two and a quarter inches. So if your hair is as short as mine, yes, you can get micro locks. Another thing to note is that it is a lot easier to do the interlocking method when you have short hair, and i personally think that it is the best option say if i were to do two strand twists or even braiding. It would there's a high risk of slippage and unraveling, but with the interlocking method, it's more secure now, that's not to say that you can't install micro locks using the two strand twist method, which is really popular. Let'S just say that for me personally, i would rather do interlocking with this length of hair. One thing i love about this process is that you really get to see your length so, of course, with my hair type, it is mainly 4c with bits of 4b. So i do experience a lot of shrinkage and i know that i will experience that with my locks too, but when you get them initially installed they're in their stretched state. So it was really cool to be able to see my growth since my last big chop in january, so this is eight months of growth. Another thing that i learned from people that i follow on instagram is that shorter locks lock faster, so a lot of times. People actually enjoy getting their locks installed shorter because it's easier to manage and you get to that locked stage - a lot faster, which i didn't even know, but it can, it makes complete sense if you have longer hair more inches. The locking process will actually take longer with shorter hair, there's less hair to actually lock. So i'm looking forward to that, this entire experience is definitely a first for me because my first set of blocks were traditional locks. So the method my mom used to install those were finger coils, so i've never gotten my hair locked completely from scratch with the interlocking method. I did start to maintain my first set of locks with the interlocking method a couple of years in, but to have them completely fresh interlocking is just a whole new experience and i'm really excited to see how the locking stages will be different this time around. Okay, so that is one section complete that took an hour and 15 minutes to get that section done. So this is later on that day and my mom is working on the second section for day, one and day two of this install, we only did about two hours and 45 minutes a day, but we're definitely gon na be ramping that up so that we can Get this hair done so on day, one! My mom did the first half of the second section and that took an hour and a half to complete okay. So this is day two. My mom is working on the second half of the second section, so in case you're wondering i did ask my mom to count my locks, so we're counting each section as we go along and i'm recording the amount. So i will have a lot count and i will definitely let you know what that is once my hair is complete in a future video, if you have any guesses as of right now, at this point in the video, how many locks i'm gon na end up With i would love for you to comment below to see who's, the closest who can estimate how many locks i'm gon na have so. This is what my hair looks like with three sections complete on my hair. I love how it's looking so far. The grid is really neat. The locks themselves are just so cute, so i trust me. I cannot wait to see the finished look and then this was the fourth section of my hair. So the last half of the second section in the third section took a total of an hour and 25 minutes and section four took an hour and ten minutes to complete. So so my mom is now working on. Basically, the second half of the fourth section and she started doing a new technique which really sped up the process for her. So, instead of her doing the entire lock, all at once, so basically doing the finger interlocking method and then right after doing the tool interlocking to fully re-tighten it. She decided to just do the finger technique for the entire section and then go back and do the tool technique and re-tighten all of them all at once, and she found that this was really helpful and it just sped up the process a little bit for her. Okay, so it is day three the last day of part one and my mom is completing the second half of section four and she goes on to complete five six and seven uh. Okay, so end of day three seven sections complete. We are a third of the way there and this took a total of 10 hours and 50 minutes. So all of these sections, these seven sections took 10 hours and 15 minutes to complete. So thank you so much for watching this video. I apologize for my voice. It is currently 1 30 in the morning because i just want to get this video up. Thank you so much for all of the support on my youtube and people messaging me on instagram. I really just want to do a good job of documenting this journey thoroughly. With lots of pictures videos so that not only i can look back at it, but other people find it really helpful and informative if they're in my shoes and they're looking to get micro locks. So don't forget to follow me on instagram at joseph bianca to get sneak peeks of my micro locks. I usually post videos or pictures on my story and they'll be in my highlights, just because it is faster and easier to get up for you. So that is the end of part. One make sure to subscribe. Hit the bell to see part two stay tuned. It is coming soon thanks. So much for watching and i'll see you on my next one bye, one
Comments
Naurae: Mom is doing a great job! You're so blessed to have her do that for you! Can't wait to see the rest of your journey. Can you tell me if you're going to count the first day of install as you're anniversary date or the day that you completely finish? I'm installing diy micro braidlocs and I don't know what day to count as my loc-a-versary lol.
Leila Whitehurst: As a mom. I can tell this really was a labor of love. Mom did an AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL JOB ! #MOMSRULE
Milah&theChanges: I’m gonna shoot for 476. I think 1/4 is the perfect size for still having the sculpture ability of traditional locs but the femininity of micros! Cant wait for your journey!!!
Chidori Kekashi: Ok mom, serving body, hair, skin and talent!
MiwaTamu: I love love your mum (her poise, her style, her femininity and skill) she's the kind of mum I want to be (and think I am ). Just installed my daughter's microlocs....I also just had my 7th baby a few months ago and work hard to keep fit and trim. Big hi to her and thank you for your awesome videos Josette. Very very helpful.
Felicia Finney: Mom did a awesome job and your locs are lovely ❤
Chrissy C: Your mom is doing a great job! I have a great respect for people who do this for a living, and I don't understand why some complain about the price of a loc install. Looking at your install it's well worth the price most charge. You might end up with btw 475-500 locs based on the density of your hair. Good luck and I can't wait for the final look.
Transit Home: Just the fact that your momma had the patience to do your install speaks volumes!!!!! Love the style and look!!!!
Nesha's Vibes: Your mom did an awesome job! I really want microlocks God Bless!
funkyredhead1: Your hair is beautiful! Love that your mum is doing this for you.
Brittney Danielle: This video just inspired me to start my journey and I’m definitely subscribing! Your videos are so motivating
Treva marsh: Glad to see you're getting your locs back, please be gentle w/this set. Looking good, looking forward to the journey. I followed your first loc journey.
Bindi Marc: im so excited to see your starter locs after the first wash. They are already looking so good! Im excited like its me getting my hair done so excited to watch your journey.
locs of love: Kudos Mom you did an amazing job ❤️❤️
Precious2k1: Thank you so much for sharing your process. I recently just turned 50 and my natural hair is just all over the place. I’ve tried locking via palm roll, epic fail. My hair just would not stay. This method definitely makes locing possible and the tiny sections make stying possibilities endless. I so love styling my hair but want to keep it natural and without weaves or extensions if possible. So thanks again. Great job mom!
Petty Nettie: Your mom is such a sweetheart to do this for you. She did an amazing job! My mama would NEVA!!!
Naomi Boston Redd: Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! I attempted to start my own microlocs on my short 2in hair a couple of months ago and there was so much unraveling. I'm going to have my sister install microlocs now that's its grown about another inch. You and I have similar hair texture so this gives me hope :) Congrats on your new journey! I think you'll end up with about 450 locs
dee doc: Your Mom is a boss. She’s doing a fabulous job on your hair. Thanks for sharing your journey.
Student Nurse: your mom did a great job my hair is as short so I will do the interlocking method. I have learned so much in researching the process. I am in the process of trying to find someone to do my hair.
Exquisite Tresses: Great video thanks for sharing I am definitely going to try this on my mom’s hair
huniebon: I absolutely love fanta hair studio as well. I plan to use her as inspiration for my grid and parts.
Southern South: A mother’s LOVE for sure!❤️
April Burks: Omg I love these I'm starting my journey today, even though I do locks others it's my fisr5 time trying them and I'm loving then interlocking method
aquashine93 shawol4life: I love the parting y'all did! I think you'll have around 480 locs according to my guesstimate :)
Kally: My mum has been doing my hair my whole life. The thought of going to a salon scares me as I don't know if I'd be so easily able to trust someone else with my hair. I'm gonna show my mum this video in the hope that she'll do microlocs for me lol. She's been a quick learner with other hairstyles in the past, so maybe she'd be able to master this too! Fingers crossed...otherwise I'm gonna take ages researching to find a loctician
Nicole Osula: Your Mum did a brilliant job! ☺️
M. Bey: Wow you have such beautiful hair! Your locks are gorgeious! thanks so much for sharing.
Miriam G: Your mom did a very good job, I wanted to do the micro locks but my hair is very fine.
Nikkie: I'm so excited to see your journey. Your mom is so beautiful and talented. Your microlocs are going to be gorgeous. So neat and clean!
Diana Diamond: What a great video and showing mom at work brought back memories of my mom working on my hair❤❤ and baby in background is adorable ❤❤
Microlocsfan: Fantastic !!! Thanks so much for sharing, because sharing is caring. Sisterhood !! What a wonderfull mom, wonderfull grid, wonderfull technique wonderfull locs !!! You go girl
Dione Howell: Wonderful! Your mom doing a fantastic job, she deserves a medal for doing that, can’t wait for 2nd part and to watch your new journey
kim johnson: Shout out to your mom!!! She clearly really cares for you! It looks AMAZING!! Can she do my daughter's hair?
Natalie Nimako: Your opening scripture is such a timely word for a present circumstance. You may not realize it, but that word spoke to me. So glad that I stumbled upon your page.
rynae44: Your mom did a fantastic job!!
Courtnae Smith: I loved every bit of this video!! Your hair is beautiful!!! I finished my micro locs 11/22. It took FOREVER!!! Lol
Sally Prentice: I'm so glad your back in the loc game.. when I started my hair loc journey your channel was one of the first that I followed. When I started my hair I started on about 2inches and it did loc way faster
RM RS: Love, LOVE, L.O.V.E. your hair, your mom the little one. Totally starting this process and YOU are my inspiration. Thank you to your mom and hr patience! A true queen!! And, like a comment beliw...turning the notifications ON for this one!!
kimthemusician: Eyyyyyy welcome back to the loc gang, Josette! So excited to see them grow!
Kladeh Dennis: I’m so excited for you!!! It’s looking really good! Your Mom is doing a great job!!! I’m a month away from starting my interloc micro loc journey!!! I can’t wait! I think you’ll have around 450 locs!!
Yvonne Tatmon: Looks great you have inspired me to start this journey, now to get my daughter to do the install, lol. I'm guessing 520
Ruth Tete: Love love the look already !!! I find microlocks so beautiful but can't spend so much time doing thé maintenance. This is why I went for thick locs instead
TikaRoxanne: Your moms locs are beautiful and she did a great job on yours ...Your son is so cute I see him peaking right there lol he look like my son when he was that age
Country_grl: Hair is beautiful u did an awesome job
Bria Thomas: As someone who started my locs when I had them with braids, braids don’t unravel if your sections are small enough
Amara Gooch: Wow your mom did a amazing job. Wish she could do mines fr
Linda Epps: Praise to your mom!, she really loves you, not saying your mom don’t love you. You know I mean! She did a fantastic job!
Be As A Rose Co: Love ❤ that chart idea.
thisnaturalgirlisloc'd: Beautiful!❤ Thinking 475-515 microlocs ♀️ My microlocs installation is scheduled for next month, so excited!
Josephine Stephen: Blessed are your mom's hands Blessed is our mom's hair Blessed is yours and your mom's melanin skin! Love it! Love it! Looove it!
Christine Mitchell: Thank u for sharing. My hair Length is the same as yours and I m self starting my micro loc. I am so glad a came across your page. Ur mom rock ur loc look amazing. U have a new follower
MimDiesel: honestly, the parted puffs were cute!! might have to try that if i end up cutting off my locs
Dan Can: I am very excited to see how this goes! I recently big chopped my butt long locs and def will be getting another set in a year or so.
Unapologetic FACTS!: ☺When your Mom does your hair, , She does it with Pure Heart ❤, Love and Perfection, that gives you Stunning Radiant Beauty and Class! ☺
Ms. A's "Funky SoapBox": Nothing but love and skill I see... Hug your Mom for me! Great Job!
Deda Allen: Mom did an excellent job! I need mine done I live in Ga
K Bird1113: Can't wait for part 2. They're beautiful. I think ur gona have 512.
Sandy Roberts: Your mom has done a fabulous job.
Jayanna be: Ouuu I cant wait to see the final look and the progress of your locs over time .
Sabrina Vargas: totally getting my learning in, my sister is obsessed with this and now wants me to do it to her!
Markij1027: You are soooo lucky to have a hair Mom!!! No way would my Mom be able to do this! My hair type is like a 2c. Which will take forever to loc?
The Empress 444: Omg, I'm so excited for you beauty.
Valencia Bryant: Your locs look great! I think you will have 510 locs
solange Williams: Amazing job!!! Can't wait for part 2 oh and I think you'll have 480 locs
miscellaneous_Jess: The scripture was needed. Love the video and you are So Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Gorgeous!
suenico rogers: Your mom is the truth !!❤️❤️❤️
lkmsundastood: Your mom did a damn good job on your hair
April T: They look so gooood... You're blest to have a mom that can do it for you.
Rodnekia Cummings: Great job mom amazing
Grace Victor: Beautiful
Resheena Kilpatrick: These are so pretty! What is the rotation points?
Niecey locs: Locs looking lovely I think you going to have 455 locs
Space Case: You started!!! Welcome back to the loc gang and welcome to the microloc gang! I think you’ll have 475.
Island Vibes Recipes: Hi can you recommend exactly which tool to use to start micro on very short hair
Roro Sipp: I’m curious about how much something like this would cost to get done by a Loctician? Anyone know?
Kydra Manuel: Your Mom is a real one ❤️
Progress2Success: Hi hon, is your mom taking clients? I'm in ATL and looking for a trusted person to do my micro locs. Thanks
Tammie Jones: How much do you charge to do the micro locs?
Veda Jones: Kudos to your mom.
Katrisa C.: Excellent!!
Ann G: hi very beautiful locs which needle and oil you use for interlocking help
Rosey F.: Where can I find the interlocking needle? It's turning out beautiful!
E.M Tucker: beautiful
Bennie Price: Her mom is so patient
Beautifully Mastered: Girl please make sure you do something special for your mom! Because she did that she was doing your hair so fast very nice
Jazmine_The _Realtor: You are gorgeous
Jaqueline Barbosa: where can i download the PDF of the microslocs sizes?
Royal Gems: Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Very pretty. How long post big chop before this? It looks to be longer than three inches too. Where is your stylist located? Please answer because I need your stylist in my life ❤️
Bernadette Leonard: I should've been brave and started my micros locks! But i went the small locks instead.
M E: Great job Mom My guess is 497.
Markij1027: Oh and the baby is too cute!!!
Primadonna29906: Where can I find the sizing chart?
Jean G.: I enjoyed watching this video.
Lexie: What’s the difference between sisterlocs and microlocs
Dominecia Giddens: You have beautiful lips btw! I know I came for the hair but I do aesthetics and noticed your beautiful shape
Anty Pat: Nice work done and I went more videos
Brenda Newsome: I wish your mom could do my Micro locs. I’m in Nebraska and it’s hard to find someone out here
Dutosha Hawkins: So it's safe to say that I have to allow my hair grow more before I can start.
ZayBrina: Beautiful job can you tell me the name of the tool used
Tysha Brown: Love everything about this video, can u please explain the first step. How is the first step done…slower