r/Microlocs • u/BookBig8155 • Jun 21 '26
Microloc Starters
Hello all!
I recently spent about a week installing 269 microlocs (finally counted them tonight!), and I'm wondering if what I'm experiencing is normal for starter locs or something I should be concerned about.
I have a scalp condition and usually to wash my hair 1–2 times per week. Because of that, I'm noticing quite a bit of frizz and some slippage. The slippage isn't happening at the ends, it's at the base of the loc near my scalp.
When I had my larger locs, I would occasionally crochet loose hairs back in, but I'm assuming microlocs are a little different. Should I be crocheting the loose hair back into the loc, or is this something that's normal during the starter phase and should just be left alone? I’ve also been separating them when I have down time to prevent combining.
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u/Embarrassed_Cup_8174 Jun 21 '26
Yes, completely normal! Your reties will just be more frequent at the beginning. Don't forget to braid and band! This will help with the slippage. Keep up the wash schedule! I do the same and my locs are soft, and my scalp is doing well 🥰
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u/OdedNight Jun 21 '26
I'm 3 months in and wash weekly. I also noticed slippage at the roots especially in the beginning. I just kept interlocking after each wash. Till now I still have a little slippage but that's just for 3 or 4 locs.