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Do y'all consider this normal budding, mild bunching, or something you'd correct?

Some locticians would leave this alone and trust the process.

Others would do a little maintenance to keep the locs more uniform as they mature.

Neither approach is necessarily wrong. It often comes down to the final look the client wants.

So I'm curious...

Would you leave it alone, or would you fix it? Why?

Watching this install reminded me of how many times this question comes up in our community.

Why did you choose twists instead of braids or an interlocked start?

Some people love twists because they create a fuller look from the beginning. Others enjoy seeing the budding process and natural frizz develop over time. For some hair textures, twists simply feel more like "their hair" and the look they want long term.

Of course, every method has its pros and challenges.

Twists can give beautiful fullness, but some people experience unraveling in the early stages. Braids may hold better for certain textures, but can take longer to lose the braid pattern. Interlocked starts offer another experience entirely.

For those who started with twists:

• What made you choose them?
• Would you make the same decision again?
• What do you wish someone had told you before starting?

And for anyone still researching, what questions do you have about twist starters?

Let's help the next person make an informed decision.

I feel like this topic still confuses a lot of people.
How long did it take you to really understand the difference between Microlocs and Sisterlocks?
What finally made it click for you?

Was it the installation method, the trademark, the maintenance, the sizing, or something else?
And for those who wear either one, what made you choose the route you took?
Let's keep it educational and respectful. I'd love to hear everyone's experiences.

Microlocs are already a protective style.

So I've been wondering: if your hair needs to frizz, swell, and mat together to lock, does constantly wearing braids, faux locs, wigs, or other long-term styles over your locs slow that process down?

Think about loose natural hair. If you kept rotating box braids, sew-ins, crochet styles, and twists year-round, eventually, many people experience dryness, shedding, or breakage.

Could the same principle apply to locs?

What's been your experience?

I've noticed more and more women are choosing microlocs over traditional protective styles, and I'm curious why.
Was it:
• Tired of taking braids down every few weeks?
• Wanting a more permanent, low-maintenance option?
• Hair growth goals?
• Freedom to wake up and go?
• The versatility?
For those who made the switch, do you ever miss wearing braids, or was microlocs one of the best decisions you've made for your hair journey?
I'd love to hear your experiences.

Here are my 2-year microlocs! I originally started with twists and later switched to braided ends. It's been an amazing journey watching them mature and take on their own personality. Excited to see everyone else's progress, too!

I've been seeing more videos and comments saying people are "retwisting" their microlocs during maintenance.

For those with interlocked microlocs, I've always understood that retightening and retwisting are two completely different maintenance methods.

A retwist gives temporary hold, while interlocking permanently secures the new growth until your next retie.

So I'm curious...

Have any of you switched from interlocking to retwisting?

If so:

• Why did you switch?
• How long have your microlocs been installed?
• Have you noticed more unraveling, slippage, or thinning?
• Or has it worked well for you?

I'd love to hear real experiences because this topic seems to create a lot of confusion, especially for people who are just starting their microlocs journey.

This is the finished result from the frizzy loc repair I showed earlier this week.
The loose hairs were carefully pulled back into the loc with a crochet tool, then the hair was properly retied and checked to make sure the locs were secure, clean, and not bunching.

Frizz is normal, but when loose hairs are left unmanaged, the loc can start to lose its shape over time. This is why proper loc maintenance matters.
Have you been dealing with frizzy locs or loose hairs?

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Hey its my first time posting in here.

I just started my microloc journey with braidlocs, and I'm getting a few things together for my first retie. I currently have Option 1, but based on what I've been reading, I'm thinking about trying something else.

Out of these options, which one would yall recommend for microloc reties/interlocking, and why? If you've used any of them, I'd really love to hear what worked for you and what didn't.

I'm still learning, so I'm open to any tips too.

Thankx!

update: i ended up getting this pack of needles and I appreciate everybody's input 😊

One thing I tell clients all the time is that reties aren't just about appearance.

They're often the first line of defense against bigger problems.

During a retie, we may catch:

• Thinning roots
• Weak spots
• Unraveling
• Marrying locs
• Grid issues
• Holes forming near the root

Many people delay maintenance, thinking they're saving money, but sometimes those small issues become repairs that cost much more to fix later.

I'm curious.

Have you ever stretched your reties too long?

If so, what happened?

Did everything work out fine, or did you end up dealing with thinning, breakage, repairs, or something else?

I've been noticing a trend with transfer clients.
It's normal to lose a loc here and there over the years. Most of us have probably lost one or two at some point.
What concerns me is when someone shows up with a bag full of broken locs that need to be reattached.
At that point, we need to figure out what's going on.
Possible causes can include:
• Going too long between reties
• Thinning roots that weren't caught early
• Excessive tension from styles
• Weak spots in the grid
• Health or hormonal changes
• Breakage from daily habits or improper maintenance
Your microlocs shouldn't be regularly popping off.
I'm curious.
How many locs have you lost since starting your journey?
And if you've experienced breakage, what do you think caused it?

When I first started working with microlocs, I noticed something interesting.

A lot of the advice people swear by works great for some people... and causes problems for others.

I've heard all of these:

• Oil your scalp every day
• Never wash starter microlocs
• Spray your locs daily
• Retie every 4 weeks
• More moisture is always better
• Frizz means something is wrong

But after working with hundreds of microloc clients, I've learned there are very few "always" rules.

I've seen people over-moisturize their locs and cause unraveling.

I've seen daily oiling create buildup.

I've seen people stress over frizz when their locs were actually progressing normally.

So now I'm curious:

What's a microloc rule everyone told you to follow that didn't actually work for your hair?

And what happened when you stopped following it?

MICROLOC JAIL IS REAL.

And most people put themselves there.

Every time your locs unravel...

Every time your reties don't last...

Every time your roots start looking puffy...

You add another product.

More oil.

More spray.

More cream.

Then you wonder why your locs aren't behaving.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your microlocs is leave them alone.

How many products are currently in your microloc routine?

Be honest.

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Most people think their microlocs are dry because they need more oil.

I don't think that's the real problem.

One of the biggest mistakes I see is people using a clarifying shampoo and then stopping there.

A clarifying shampoo is designed to remove buildup, oils, minerals, and residue from the hair.

That's exactly what it's supposed to do.

The problem is that many people never replace that moisture afterward.

Then they wonder why their hair feels rough, brittle, or dry a day or two later.

My general approach is:

• Clarify when needed
• Follow with a moisturizing shampoo
• Use a rinse-out conditioner
• Rinse thoroughly

Clean hair and moisturized hair are not the same thing.

I've noticed many microloc wearers blame their hair type, their locs, or even their products when the real issue is an incomplete wash day routine.

Am I wrong?

How many of you use a clarifying shampoo regularly?

And after clarifying, what do you do next?

What Most People Miss About Microloc Grids and Parting Sizes

One of the biggest misconceptions about microlocs is that everyone should aim for the same loc count.

The truth is that loc count is only part of the equation.

When designing a microloc install, I look at:

• Hair density
• Hair strand size
• Desired fullness
• Lifestyle
• Maintenance goals
• Long-term maturity

In this install, you can clearly see the grid pattern before the entire head is completed.

A good grid isn't about creating perfect little boxes.

A good grid creates balance, allows the hair to move naturally, and gives the client the look they're hoping to achieve years from now, not just on install day.

This is why two people can both have 400 microlocs and end up with completely different results.

I'm curious.

Did your loctician ever explain why they chose your grid pattern or parting size?

Or were you only told your final loc count?

One of the most common questions I get from microloc clients is about frizz.

At what point does normal microloc frizz become something that requires repair?

In this video, I'm using a crochet tool to pull loose hairs back into the loc. This technique can help with excessive frizz, unraveling, weak spots, and loose hairs that have worked their way out over time.

Personally, I don't think every frizzy loc needs a crochet repair. Some frizz is a normal part of the microloc journey, especially during the early stages.

I'm curious where everyone stands on this.

Do you prefer your microlocs neat and polished?

Or do you embrace some frizz because it gives your locs a fuller, more natural look?

How do you decide when a loc actually needs repair?

I'd love to hear your experience.

One of the most common questions I get is:

"Do you use the size chart for every single loc?"

No.

I use the size chart to create a strong foundation and establish the size we're aiming for. It helps me start the grid, maintain consistency, and stay close to the client's desired loc size.

After that, I follow the pattern, density, and natural characteristics of the client's hair.

The size chart is a valuable tool, but it isn't the only thing I'm relying on. It gives me a clear outline to build from and helps reduce guesswork during the installation process.

A few things to remember:

• The same section size can produce different-looking locs on different people.

• Hair density plays a huge role in the final result.

• The size chart can help estimate loc count, but it can't predict an exact number.

• Consistency matters more than making every section perfectly identical.

The size chart helps create the plan. Experience, density, and hair characteristics help bring that plan to life.

Do you use a size chart for your microlocs, or do you section by eye?

Every microloc journey is different.

Some people wish they had known more about shrinkage. Others wish they understood maintenance, budding, or how much patience the process requires.

If you could go back to the day before you started your microlocs, what would you tell yourself?

Drop your answer below. Your advice might help someone who's thinking about starting their own journey.

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