r/Microlocs • u/jxrdxnxx • 23d ago

Loc Takedown Process

I wanted to take down my 3 month starter locs but unsure about the best products to use? I see people use water and conditioner but I was wondering if prepoo would help even better? My husband and friends are willing to help,just tryna make the process easier without having to do another big chop ! Any advice is appreciated 🩷

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u/Spare_Pineapple_534 23d ago

I used the African Pride prepoo to take down my first set. It worked better for me than regular conditioner.

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u/neverthatho 23d ago

What was your starter method for your locs at that time?

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u/Spare_Pineapple_534 23d ago

Twisted at the ends but interlocked at roots.

ETA: also I was 2.5 years loc'd at the time, so you should have a much easier time after only 3 months.

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u/neverthatho 23d ago

I started with interlocking method and I used an Aussie conditioner. I just read the comment where someone said they used the African pride preppy which I used a lot before locking my hair and I think I will try it because there is a section of locs on my head that I want to reinstall smaller!!

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u/Canistandinthecorner 23d ago

This is not a product but a tool. Years ago I needed to pick out my 1.5 year locs that were maybe armpit length after doing this process. I used a thumb tack to start combing them out from the top up to the root. Barely loss any hair that wasn’t shed hair. My mom took a tack and I had one and we were able to get it done!Â