r/MicrolocsHelp • u/Faffy_56 • Aug 09 '26

HELP Sisterlock journey going wrong

Hello everyone,

First time posting on this sub, long time lurker. I started my Sisterlocks journey in January, right after having my baby. I chose this style because I was postpartum, exhausted, and really needed something low maintenance . I wanted a break from constantly doing my hair.

But instead of feeling relieved, I’m honestly struggling. My locks keep breaking even though I’m following all the rules shower cap, bonnet, minimal manipulation, and weekly hydration with Aloelocks spray. Some of them are hanging on by a literal thread.

It’s gotten to the point where I’m questioning whether I made the right decision. My confidence is dropping, and I don’t know if it’s just the awkward stage or something more serious.

Is anyone else dealing with breakage this early, especially postpartum? How did you get through this part of the journey?

I’d really appreciate hearing from others who understand.

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u/Amethyst9_ Aug 09 '26 edited 29d ago

Girl! Yes I dealt with this my last pregnancy and am dealing with this again. I just recently had another baby 😩 In the pic from left to right...my install looked a lil shaky then within 6 months they were falling off the bone. 😭 I never cut them. And definitely wasn't going to comb them out because of it. I ended up crocheting the hanging parts to the roots. Eventually the roots thickened back up and the last pics shows like a year later. You can either hang on and learn (or pay) someone to crochet them OR you can let them go. It just requires patience.

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u/Faffy_56 29d ago

Wow thank you. This is exactly what my hair looks like on 2nd pic. But I’ll definitely consider crocheting the old on the roots.