BIGGEST DIY Micro locs mistakes ever...to NOT make!!! With product links!

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  • Опубликовано: 24 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 132

  • @marissalhscott
    @marissalhscott 4 года назад +34

    your hair is beautiful! Your examples of the 2nd type of "knot" is actually bunching. It's a natural & normal part of the locking process, and very common with two-strand twist locs, especially with curlier & softer textures. Braiding & banding can help minimize how much it happens but it can't really be completely avoided. As your locs mature the shape & size of your locs will change including the areas that experience bunching. Shrinkage is also part of the natural locking process. Locs compact & develop an inner matrix as they mature. It causes them to frizz, expand and shrink before they really start to show length. It's all part of the process 🙂

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +2

      Thanks so so much. I am trusting the process so all that is reassuring. Thanka for watching.

    • @SisterlockedPrincess
      @SisterlockedPrincess 4 года назад +1

      Marissa Williams great, and accurate, comment!

  • @ChrissyLove2024
    @ChrissyLove2024 4 года назад +28

    In my experience, I have noticed that the grid mostly matters when someone just get their locs done(approx. Less than 18 months). Overtime you don't pay much attention to it, instead you focus more on the health of your loc.
    I think your locs are amazing no matter what.

  • @brif9733
    @brif9733 4 года назад +31

    this is random but I can not tell you how nice it is that you talk in your natural voice and not that sing song RUclips video voice most people do. It drives me crazy 😂 great video

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      Thank u thank u...I cant fake it if I tried. You should here me.yellkmg at these kids all covid-19, 😂🤣😅

  • @RobinNatural1
    @RobinNatural1 4 года назад +67

    The bunching comes from not braiding and banding during shampoos, especially on curlier hair. Great information. New subscriber.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +4

      Thanks for reaffirming its not just me gurl...😊

    • @eem2562
      @eem2562 4 года назад

      Yes, this is what I came to say. I also "palm" roll the thickness with my thumb, index and/or middle finger ❤❤

    • @homeschoolie4933
      @homeschoolie4933 4 года назад

      What do you mean by banding?

    • @Ladya892
      @Ladya892 3 года назад

      @@homeschoolie4933 getting a rubber band and tying the ends.

  • @najeebasheer9093
    @najeebasheer9093 4 года назад +46

    My grid is jacked up, but I did my best. I refuse to start over so I’m going to just let it do what it do and see what happens. If I ever start again, I’m going to fork out them dollars and let someone else do it. Hopefully, I’ll fall in love with my hair as is because I really like that I did it myself and take care of it myself.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +9

      I totally get it. Im.not starting over either, just make the best of it. We still cute!!!😂🤣😅

    • @mhhmulaty5158
      @mhhmulaty5158 4 года назад +6

      Freefrom locks are beautiful😍

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +2

      @@mhhmulaty5158 learning to enjoy the beauty and freedom is the BEST PART. you hit the nail on the head beautiful 😍

    • @lesleywilliams1717
      @lesleywilliams1717 4 года назад +2

      I’m starting mine and not using no dang grid. Free parting and letting it do what it do...

    • @trudypops
      @trudypops 9 месяцев назад

      How is it going? Just came across your comment.

  • @TakeEight
    @TakeEight 4 года назад +39

    Wow, I really appreciate your effort to expose your mistakes to save your followers some trouble.
    I have been on the line about micro interlocking the whole shaft which will be time consuming or to micro twists which will be fast. But with the amount that you warned about the slippage, I think I’m going to just go hard or go home and interlock the whole shaft. Thank you so much dear

  • @ericah.3906
    @ericah.3906 3 года назад +5

    Thank you for being so honest about your mishaps on your lock journey! Many youtubers have very polished locs and only tell you about what goes wrong offscreen. Your demonstrations and detailed explainations on what went wrong and what you learned will save a lot of us the shock!

  • @samsimpson4448
    @samsimpson4448 4 года назад +12

    My sister bleached and dyed her entire hair the same colour as yours. It ended up breaking and damaged ( I don't think she kept it moisturized enough).
    After seeing the effects on her hair, I never bleach my hair, just dyed with black dye.
    After a several years of dying my hair ( once or twice a year) with 1 B color. My loctician said I should stop using it as she thinks it contributes to my roots thinning.
    I research for natural alternative to black dyes and I'm considering using Henna and Indigo combination (Henna Guys) or Jagua .
    I also stated taking Mary Ann Ruth Morning Vitamin ( I take it in the nights right before bed though because it helps me to stay up when I wake up to study at 2a) to help with the thinning.
    Thank you for doing this video to show what not to do. It was really informative.

  • @promostk
    @promostk Год назад +2

    Here watching

  • @heartygirl1
    @heartygirl1 4 года назад +8

    I am 6 months in with diy locs. This is one of the BEST video I have seen. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! New subscriber.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! And thanks for subscribing. Good luck to you and ur lots girl!!!

  • @portialujabe3121
    @portialujabe3121 4 года назад +9

    Really really appreciate the realness!
    You right, it's difficult for a lot of us to admit the stuff we do wrong in this process... There's that pressure of being the perfect DIYer.

  • @kathrynmcnorton2646
    @kathrynmcnorton2646 4 года назад +9

    Thank you so much for your transparency! It is quite courageous of you to put yourself out here like this! I did DIY braidlocs and I've been locked for about 1.5 years. You are right, there is ALOT of patience needed. My ends unraveled a bit and were curly. I really like the look but the parts of my hair that was curlier were more likely to bunch. 2 mistakes I made: 1) Coloring my hair too soon. I've been coloring my hair for over a decade but it affected my locs by loosening the curl pattern a bit. It is not drastic but the chemicals do that (at least temporarily) to all hair. Because my locs weren't mature enough, it caused slippage and eventual bunching on the ends. I combed out the ends and twisted then OR interlocked them to meet the braided part. 2) I didn't braid & band enough when I washed and I got the same issues occuring as my first mistake. I remedied it the same way. Thanks again for your tips! It is a process and I am learning as I go along. One of the things more mature locked queens tell me all the time is to moisturize my hair with water in th morning. I am doing that more and more and it is really helping. ✌🏾

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching. Your comment is a blessing to us all. Thanks for sharing.

  • @vw7262
    @vw7262 4 года назад +12

    Thank u for sharing your struggles. It’s true -people don’t post their mistakes. Yours is the first one I have come across and I have watched so many of these videos over the last year. Thank u! Leaning toward DIY’n one day soon- I’m SO nervous but excited (and afraid😬).

  • @MaMee76
    @MaMee76 3 года назад +2

    My grid is messed up, I split my locs, started with 103, now have 240. I honestly didn't make sure the new parts were anything. Ultimately I'm just looking forward to the journey. Great information! I have thinner hair in the front as well, but still loving it!

  • @OshunishReViews
    @OshunishReViews 4 года назад +6

    Great information, I am 3 months into my Microlocs and i am still learning the process so this definitly helped me out! New family here!

  • @karmen9514
    @karmen9514 4 года назад +50

    Is it weird that I purposely didn't do a grid?? I knew I would have obsessed over it. People get confused when I say i don't have a grid but bc they are small I have great parts.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +7

      Not weird at all.....like u said now you aren't obsessing over it like I am 😅😆.smart woman!

    • @karmen9514
      @karmen9514 4 года назад +4

      @@MisskiajLocdandloaded you gave really helpful tips!!Now I understand why I have a few knots. I just did my first retie. Used a needle and undid it. Thank God I stopped once I noticed the knot!!

    • @ouidawinston9398
      @ouidawinston9398 4 года назад +1

      Can you please explain the purpose of the grid?

    • @ouidawinston9398
      @ouidawinston9398 4 года назад

      @Melach of the earth thank you

    • @kimgo4518
      @kimgo4518 4 года назад +5

      No it isn't weird. Its a preference. I don't prefer one either.

  • @bestofdem
    @bestofdem 4 года назад +16

    Thank you for being so transparent.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад

      I have a giveaway in 2 days. Follow my IG and post ur IG in the comments to enter. Good luck! And Yw, I love this hair journey.

  • @Much2shy142
    @Much2shy142 4 года назад +6

    Its best to moisturize in the morning so your hair can air dry throughout the day and not become mildewy from being damp with a scarf or bonnet on overnight to often.
    Great videos and advice! I've had my micro locs done and maintained by a professional loctician up until this Covid-19 stuff. Now I'm thinking I need to retighten them myself until I can get back to her. Your videos have been helpful and encouraging.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +2

      Thanks so much for your feedback, I need it girl. Thanks for watching and I will do my spraying in mornings only...maybe coconut oil at night!!! Awesome advice for us all.

  • @bettyeames6812
    @bettyeames6812 2 года назад

    I have found that when loose hairs tangle with another loc and you pull that hair out of the loc sometimes that will cause bunching on the loc the hair was pulled from. I hope that makes sense. One RUclipsr advises just cut the strands of hair and not pull them out to reduce the bunching. This usually happens with 2 strand twist starter locs. If you spritz the loc with water and pull gently but firmly sometimes you can smooth out the twist or bunched up strands. I prefer to pull the sterands out of the loc rather than cut them even if I end up with some bunching. New subscriber!

  • @herhairhisglory
    @herhairhisglory 4 года назад +3

    Very helpful! My hair is much looser in the back too. Learned a lot from this before I start mine... whenever that is 🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @dedeharri4332
    @dedeharri4332 4 года назад +3

    First and foremost , I’m Dede congratulations well done 👍🏾. Thank you for being so frank about your experience, I have found it very helpful, I have watched so much videos about this and I’m so confused. Now I have your videos , I will find it easier. I’m grey I find parting my hair difficult but I will get started. So thank you thank you very much. Dede 👋🏿

  • @Gullah_Geechee_Tarot
    @Gullah_Geechee_Tarot 4 года назад +8

    New subbie I just did my microlocs it took 9 days because my hair is so dense. My grid is all of the place 😂🤣 but my parts are neat. I have a V shape undercut with my sides shaved so 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад

      That sound booted #bootup send me a picture on IG please

    • @januaryforward1320
      @januaryforward1320 4 года назад

      I have an all around under cut too, almost 3 months into my micro log journey. Still 203 locs. Couldn’t imagine a whole head! Lol

  • @chronicfatiguehermithiker3022
    @chronicfatiguehermithiker3022 3 года назад +1

    I imagine that tightening is probably very satisfying, but doing it loose, (don’t know, never done it before) is probably important for health. I say this because I just started my traditional loc journey and in my research I noticed that a lot of people have widened parts. I purposefully made my sections small so that I don’t have to pull hair from too far to make a section, thereby pulling out the peripheral strands over time while tightening, and widening the parts, and causing thinning.

  • @QueenEleem
    @QueenEleem 4 года назад +4

    New subbie. Thank you for showing how you deal with bunching, I’m buying that crochet needle rn 💕

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching and subscribing. Ima tell yall the truth always queen

  • @nicholeharmony_tv
    @nicholeharmony_tv 3 года назад +3

    Your locs are beautiful! Thank you for the info/tips!

  • @portialujabe3121
    @portialujabe3121 4 года назад +9

    That's exactly me!
    I have a neat grid at the front, but I got lazy at the back... :|

  • @9etherkween084
    @9etherkween084 4 года назад +4

    Your hair is Beautiful & You did a Great Job!

  • @123pochetta
    @123pochetta 4 года назад +3

    Yours look good my micro locs are newly install ! So I’m nervous but excited

  • @satchiebabe6052
    @satchiebabe6052 3 года назад +2

    Your bed is beautiful 🤩

  • @CharleneMuchunu
    @CharleneMuchunu 4 года назад +2

    New sub! Thanks for the info about sticking with the grid even though you have fine hair because I can totally see myself making the same decision. Also thanks for the info about coloring. all my hair is that color with like 1 inch or roots and I was going to do my roots before i install my twists. Now I'm rethinking it lol.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      Yw! It's honest. I would wait until you have strong locs to do the roots...u need strong roots 💪

  • @Y2KDivaLocs
    @Y2KDivaLocs 4 года назад +11

    Truth! I just finished my DIY Microlocs on 4/7/20. Took me 24 hours over 3 days. How many Microlocs do you have? I only have 235. I wanted a lot more. * Thanks for the tips!

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад

      Congrats and welcome to the journey. Subscribe if you havent and chime in with good info please. You're the 2nd person asked me and I have never counted...but guess I will soon. Send me a pic or send me your IG I wanna see em 😉😊 thanks for watching!

    • @123pochetta
      @123pochetta 4 года назад +1

      Y2KDivaLocs hi I just install mine last week. I was trying to get 300-350. I end up with 250. It look like I have 300. Very full!! What is your Instagram? So we can give each other tips !! Well your ahead of me so you probably need to help me get through my journey lol !!😂

    • @traytray360
      @traytray360 3 года назад +1

      Lol I found my people 😂 I wanted to go for 300 locs but I ended up with 246 😭. I’m at peace with it now but in the beginning it bothered me a lot

  • @lenapple8376
    @lenapple8376 3 года назад +1

    Your video is so informative. Thank you but I can't help notice your bed it's beautiful where did you get it and does it have storage?❤

  • @vanessashaw5365
    @vanessashaw5365 4 года назад +3

    This was very helpful. Thanks a bunch!

  • @angelamartin2614
    @angelamartin2614 4 года назад +4

    some great tips about locs - thank you! lmbo at "this curl and this curl don't even look like cousins, let alone brother and sister on the same head!" 🤦🏾‍♀️🤣🤣💀

  • @portialujabe3121
    @portialujabe3121 4 года назад +1

    This is super helpful, thank you!! I'm also just a microlock beginner, and soo scared of messing up :/

  • @tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890
    @tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your experience!

  • @KabiInspire
    @KabiInspire 4 года назад

    Great advice I started my locs too a month ago with two twist strand and after seeing what you are experiencing I think I experience the same since my hair texture is the same as yours,I will try and retighten the twisted part.

  • @najeebasheer9093
    @najeebasheer9093 4 года назад +3

    Do you braid and band when you wash your hair? I’ve heard that not doing that while the hair is not mature causes the bunching.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      I don't and I have heard the same. Something to try. Thanks for the input and for watching!

    • @Ikkey73
      @Ikkey73 4 года назад +1

      Yes, it’s true. If you don’t braid and band while shampooing it will bunch. I also mist my hair sometimes at night and do big braid to stretch my microlocs.

  • @craeshae857
    @craeshae857 4 года назад +4

    Its still pretty 😍😍

  • @anoelcollection7215
    @anoelcollection7215 4 года назад +9

    I think the bunching in the back might be from not braiding and banding while washing and airdrying your hair.

  • @BeneGesseritWitch
    @BeneGesseritWitch 4 года назад +5

    I love your hair its beautiful and these tips are so helpful. P.S. Never be afraid to call them dreads because the name in itself is so important with a lot of history behind it. 🥰

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +2

      See...my girl. Thank you, I get so paranoid of the lingo. Thanks for the comment and watching queen!

    • @robinyolande6406
      @robinyolande6406 4 года назад

      carita allen the word ‘dread’ was used by the Europeans to describe how ‘dreadful’ our locs looked to them. Personally, that history is important

    • @BeneGesseritWitch
      @BeneGesseritWitch 4 года назад +2

      @@robinyolande6406 No Robin I'm 🇯🇲Jamaican and that is not true. I don't know where you guys get that from. Dreads has a special meaning and it is important to use to word.

    • @robinyolande6406
      @robinyolande6406 4 года назад

      Bajan here... and all you have to do is go to the history books...

  • @thicklen10
    @thicklen10 4 года назад +1

    Yesssss urban skin rx is tha truth!!! Love it!!

  • @wanesegantt9270
    @wanesegantt9270 4 года назад +1

    So is it better to do a rinse and not bleach it or are you saying to make sure to moisturize the hair when using bleach?

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      Both. Bleaching will lighten hair and u need moisture constantly. The rinse will darken the hair to different shades and its safe 👌 safer.

    • @wanesegantt9270
      @wanesegantt9270 4 года назад

      @@MisskiajLocdandloaded Thank You!!

  • @vanessashaw5365
    @vanessashaw5365 4 года назад +2

    I’m ready to do my first retightening on my braid locs and much to my horror the root has swelled considerably. So much so that I could easily divide them into three separate locs. Is this even possible or do I have to start over?

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад

      I wouldn't start over. Thank goodness for growth 🙌 trust the process and retie. Use the 4 point retie and remember each time you go thru with the needle pull upwards to the bottom of your braid before you pull the braid all the way through. That should fix it and tighten it up! But im sure this comment will get some other feedback too, im interested in the replies myself.

    • @vanessashaw5365
      @vanessashaw5365 4 года назад +1

      Loc'd & Loaded Mommy Thanks for responding. I’ll give it a try.

  • @huniebon
    @huniebon 4 года назад

    So I'm currently a short boy cut natural since March 2010. I've had big hair don't care mohawks and fro hawks...all of which took too much to maintain. Plus, I have 2 girls and just did not want to commit to my hair since I have to do theirs. I've researched sisterlocks for years. No matter how beautiful they are, I just can't bring myself to pay that price! So I recently started looking into DIY micro locs and absolutely love them.
    But I'm a neat freak about the grid and I want to do it right. I'd be way more committed than with loose natural hair. But now that means I have to grow out my damn hair...and maintain it until it grows to good length for micro locs! THAT'S the part I'm NOT looking forward to...🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      I recently highlighted your feedback in my video...i hope thats okay. But its a tip everyone needed. You gave me the idea for the video. Thanms so mucb for watching and contributing!

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      I can barely see but girl follow on IG let's talk. I wanna see and support frfr!

    • @huniebon
      @huniebon 4 года назад +1

      @@MisskiajLocdandloaded I don't mind at all! I'm already following your IG page.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      @@huniebon yay! Thanks since I already did it...wit my fast ass

  • @sylviag59
    @sylviag59 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing. Your locs are lovely 😊 I am a #newsubscriber who is also documenting my journey on RUclips. I look forward to more of your content.

  • @FredaGivens
    @FredaGivens Год назад

    Did you use a gel to start start your loc?

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  Год назад

      No I definitely just washed conditioned and twisted. I do you beeswax now to seal the ends

  • @LariIRL
    @LariIRL 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for all the great information!

  • @cici8427
    @cici8427 4 года назад +3

    Mixed bleach with conditioner ladies!

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for that tip....love u for...someone else will too beautiful!

  • @kimgo4518
    @kimgo4518 4 года назад +4

    Strange advice. To disrupt the locking process. Budding and shrinkage are normal. Moisturizing? The road to great locks is full of irregularities that are part of the road to greatness.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +5

      Thanks for watching. Guess I'm glad greatness is a place with many different roads leading to it. Im just taking a different road!

    • @kimgo4518
      @kimgo4518 4 года назад +1

      @@MisskiajLocdandloaded very generous of you to explain your mistakes and educate on what not to do. Thanks for all your work.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад

      Thanks for the feedback we all need it. I guess I have expectations for a cultural crown that requires none....im getting there beautiful 😍

  • @mpratcher
    @mpratcher 4 года назад +4

    Um is it me or is the video switching from color and black continuously? Asking because I have eye problems, not to be rude.
    I love this! Thank you! I don't trust myself because I do two strand twists a lot and I never have straight parts. This is due to a lot of factors but the #1 reason is pure laziness lol. But I will be retying myself. This was really helpful.

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      Lol, no offense taken at all. It was. I was messing with the app for editing. But ill take that into consideration in the future. Thanks for watching.

    • @mpratcher
      @mpratcher 4 года назад +2

      Mommy Time Oh no I was making sure my eyes weren’t getting worse. Do your editing thang!

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      Ur eyes better than mine most likely. Thanks again for watching and commenting...ova dere with 20/20 vision and shit 😆😅🤣

  • @s.savage215
    @s.savage215 4 года назад +1

    Whats the problem with the rectangular locs? Just visual?

  • @carolinagirlinafloridaworl5844
    @carolinagirlinafloridaworl5844 3 года назад

    Raw video! Love your honesty! I'll be making a video about my mistakes as well, because they happen! Love the hashtags! You're hilarious! #newsubbie

  • @huniebon
    @huniebon 4 года назад +1

    I was wondering if you realized the thing about your grid and some other stuff, especially when you said you researched micro locs. But you keep saying in your videos that you're doing this your way. Good luck on your loc journey!👍🏾

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      I know...im all over the place. I did realize it, and was mad, but because of my impatience (a flaw in pray ova) I did it without enough research that why I stress research so much. You pinpointed it girl 👧. Thanks for watching and being like "wtf is going on with this bipolar chic?"....lmao. i laughed when I saw this. U taking friend applications...i need u in my corner.

  • @MsXknight
    @MsXknight 4 года назад +1

    How do you reduce frizz?

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +2

      Good question because I have it. But with started locs its acceptable and not noticeable. But curl mousse and curl dining creme by shea moisture has helped. If I find a natural oild that helps I'll post. But good topic...so far I've loved my frizz too!

  • @NubianGodis
    @NubianGodis 4 года назад +1

    How long does rice water last

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад +1

      I'm not sure the shelf life. I put my surplus in a Mason jar sealed tight and refrigerate it. When I make 2 cups worth, 1 cup goes in my spray bottle and it's gone by the end of the week (spraying hair at night before bed). Then I use the surplus the next week. 2 weeks here!

  • @assumptachio5966
    @assumptachio5966 4 года назад +1

    How many locs do you have?

    • @MisskiajLocdandloaded
      @MisskiajLocdandloaded  4 года назад

      I have no idea, ill count on. Next weeks video about roller setting them and post it. Thanks for watching and asking!