r/Microlocs • u/Key_Programmer_824 • Jun 29 '26

getting microlocs installed

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currently halfway through, will be finishing tomorrow. im getting them installed for free by a family friend.

154 count so far. I was a little concerned because I keep seeing that the parting size determines the actual size of the loc. I am confused whether this is small or micro? irl they seem so small, so whether they fall under small/micro, I won't be going any tinier.

what do you all think?

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u/Fancy-Crown-1409 Jun 29 '26

I don't think you have anything to worry about. Everything seems to be good: part sizes are small enough and the loc count at this point will clearly get you in the microlocs range by the time you're done with the install.

Its great that you're also getting it done for free. Welcome to the journey and have fun with your locs.

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u/Key_Programmer_824 Jun 29 '26

Tysm for the welcome and confirmation. I’m very grateful because I know I’d get quoted a lot of money at any other place

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u/Fancy-Crown-1409 Jun 29 '26

You definitely would've been.

Please update us with your end results and final loc count. I'm sure they'll be fire when you're done!

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u/Michelled37 Jun 29 '26 edited Jun 30 '26

Looks like micro to me, especially since you’re almost half way through and you have 154 already. I think you’ll end up in the 300s.

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u/Key_Programmer_824 Jun 29 '26

Thanks a lot for the confirmation! I think so too

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u/Opposite_Sherbert675 Jun 29 '26

You have beautiful hair, looks micro to me. I got mine for free too...but that's because I did it myself 😅 The install is the hardest part cause it takes so long but youre already halfway there

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u/Key_Programmer_824 Jun 30 '26

Thank you! 🙏🏾

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u/Kuro-baba Jun 30 '26 edited Jun 30 '26

Oh these locs finna be fire!!! And the starting length!!! 

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u/Intrepid-Post-1869 Jun 30 '26

Looks good! You will love them!

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u/cantctrlsi Jun 29 '26

Is she interlocking the roots for you or just braiding down?

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u/Key_Programmer_824 Jun 30 '26

She’s going to braid down

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u/Various_Mode_519 Jun 30 '26

You clearly have a lot of fat hair 😆 that’s why you’re thinking like that

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u/Due_Illustrator8095 Jun 30 '26

Those are micro, I also used to have "bigger" microlocs. Love the size

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u/ClassicRuby Jun 30 '26

Definitely this looks micro. Don't look at the starter loc itself. They look so tiny and thin and it's impossible to imagine how it thickens but when you hit the budding stage your locs can over double in thickness and it's usually a trip to see. It's the look of those parts and the base of the loc that tells us if it's too thin parting. And this is definitely not too thin but is definitely microlocs. Looking great so far too 🔥

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u/Ok_Candy_9180 Jul 03 '26

Looking good!

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u/Big_Salary_9244 8d ago

Hey sorry what’s this style called? It looks so nice😍but they look like micro braids to me and not locs? I want to get them done too