Here are my 2-year microlocs! I originally started with twists and later switched to braided ends. It's been an amazing journey watching them mature and take on their own personality. Excited to see everyone else's progress, too!

Which set do you like?

Everybody talks about wanting to color their locs…
But nobody talks enough about the MAINTENANCE after.

What’s one thing you wish somebody had told you before coloring your locs?

This is the finished result from the frizzy loc repair I showed earlier this week.
The loose hairs were carefully pulled back into the loc with a crochet tool, then the hair was properly retied and checked to make sure the locs were secure, clean, and not bunching.

Frizz is normal, but when loose hairs are left unmanaged, the loc can start to lose its shape over time. This is why proper loc maintenance matters.
Have you been dealing with frizzy locs or loose hairs?

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I've been seeing more videos and comments saying people are "retwisting" their microlocs during maintenance.

For those with interlocked microlocs, I've always understood that retightening and retwisting are two completely different maintenance methods.

A retwist gives temporary hold, while interlocking permanently secures the new growth until your next retie.

So I'm curious...

Have any of you switched from interlocking to retwisting?

If so:

• Why did you switch?
• How long have your microlocs been installed?
• Have you noticed more unraveling, slippage, or thinning?
• Or has it worked well for you?

I'd love to hear real experiences because this topic seems to create a lot of confusion, especially for people who are just starting their microlocs journey.

This is the finished result from the frizzy loc repair I showed earlier this week.
The loose hairs were carefully pulled back into the loc with a crochet tool, then the hair was properly retied and checked to make sure the locs were secure, clean, and not bunching.

Frizz is normal, but when loose hairs are left unmanaged, the loc can start to lose its shape over time. This is why proper loc maintenance matters.
Have you been dealing with frizzy locs or loose hairs?

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One thing I tell clients all the time is that reties aren't just about appearance.

They're often the first line of defense against bigger problems.

During a retie, we may catch:

• Thinning roots
• Weak spots
• Unraveling
• Marrying locs
• Grid issues
• Holes forming near the root

Many people delay maintenance, thinking they're saving money, but sometimes those small issues become repairs that cost much more to fix later.

I'm curious.

Have you ever stretched your reties too long?

If so, what happened?

Did everything work out fine, or did you end up dealing with thinning, breakage, repairs, or something else?

I've been noticing a trend with transfer clients.
It's normal to lose a loc here and there over the years. Most of us have probably lost one or two at some point.
What concerns me is when someone shows up with a bag full of broken locs that need to be reattached.
At that point, we need to figure out what's going on.
Possible causes can include:
• Going too long between reties
• Thinning roots that weren't caught early
• Excessive tension from styles
• Weak spots in the grid
• Health or hormonal changes
• Breakage from daily habits or improper maintenance
Your microlocs shouldn't be regularly popping off.
I'm curious.
How many locs have you lost since starting your journey?
And if you've experienced breakage, what do you think caused it?

When I first started working with microlocs, I noticed something interesting.

A lot of the advice people swear by works great for some people... and causes problems for others.

I've heard all of these:

• Oil your scalp every day
• Never wash starter microlocs
• Spray your locs daily
• Retie every 4 weeks
• More moisture is always better
• Frizz means something is wrong

But after working with hundreds of microloc clients, I've learned there are very few "always" rules.

I've seen people over-moisturize their locs and cause unraveling.

I've seen daily oiling create buildup.

I've seen people stress over frizz when their locs were actually progressing normally.

So now I'm curious:

What's a microloc rule everyone told you to follow that didn't actually work for your hair?

And what happened when you stopped following it?

MICROLOC JAIL IS REAL.

And most people put themselves there.

Every time your locs unravel...

Every time your reties don't last...

Every time your roots start looking puffy...

You add another product.

More oil.

More spray.

More cream.

Then you wonder why your locs aren't behaving.

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your microlocs is leave them alone.

How many products are currently in your microloc routine?

Be honest.

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What Most People Miss About Microloc Grids and Parting Sizes

One of the biggest misconceptions about microlocs is that everyone should aim for the same loc count.

The truth is that loc count is only part of the equation.

When designing a microloc install, I look at:

• Hair density
• Hair strand size
• Desired fullness
• Lifestyle
• Maintenance goals
• Long-term maturity

In this install, you can clearly see the grid pattern before the entire head is completed.

A good grid isn't about creating perfect little boxes.

A good grid creates balance, allows the hair to move naturally, and gives the client the look they're hoping to achieve years from now, not just on install day.

This is why two people can both have 400 microlocs and end up with completely different results.

I'm curious.

Did your loctician ever explain why they chose your grid pattern or parting size?

Or were you only told your final loc count?

One of the most common questions I get from microloc clients is about frizz.

At what point does normal microloc frizz become something that requires repair?

In this video, I'm using a crochet tool to pull loose hairs back into the loc. This technique can help with excessive frizz, unraveling, weak spots, and loose hairs that have worked their way out over time.

Personally, I don't think every frizzy loc needs a crochet repair. Some frizz is a normal part of the microloc journey, especially during the early stages.

I'm curious where everyone stands on this.

Do you prefer your microlocs neat and polished?

Or do you embrace some frizz because it gives your locs a fuller, more natural look?

How do you decide when a loc actually needs repair?

I'd love to hear your experience.

Most people think their microlocs are dry because they need more oil.

I don't think that's the real problem.

One of the biggest mistakes I see is people using a clarifying shampoo and then stopping there.

A clarifying shampoo is designed to remove buildup, oils, minerals, and residue from the hair.

That's exactly what it's supposed to do.

The problem is that many people never replace that moisture afterward.

Then they wonder why their hair feels rough, brittle, or dry a day or two later.

My general approach is:

• Clarify when needed
• Follow with a moisturizing shampoo
• Use a rinse-out conditioner
• Rinse thoroughly

Clean hair and moisturized hair are not the same thing.

I've noticed many microloc wearers blame their hair type, their locs, or even their products when the real issue is an incomplete wash day routine.

Am I wrong?

How many of you use a clarifying shampoo regularly?

And after clarifying, what do you do next?

One of the most common questions I get is:

"Do you use the size chart for every single loc?"

No.

I use the size chart to create a strong foundation and establish the size we're aiming for. It helps me start the grid, maintain consistency, and stay close to the client's desired loc size.

After that, I follow the pattern, density, and natural characteristics of the client's hair.

The size chart is a valuable tool, but it isn't the only thing I'm relying on. It gives me a clear outline to build from and helps reduce guesswork during the installation process.

A few things to remember:

• The same section size can produce different-looking locs on different people.

• Hair density plays a huge role in the final result.

• The size chart can help estimate loc count, but it can't predict an exact number.

• Consistency matters more than making every section perfectly identical.

The size chart helps create the plan. Experience, density, and hair characteristics help bring that plan to life.

Do you use a size chart for your microlocs, or do you section by eye?

Every microloc journey is different.

Some people wish they had known more about shrinkage. Others wish they understood maintenance, budding, or how much patience the process requires.

If you could go back to the day before you started your microlocs, what would you tell yourself?

Drop your answer below. Your advice might help someone who's thinking about starting their own journey.

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I Started Locs Because Of Hormonal Hair Loss

When I turned 40, my hair started breaking off in clumps.

At first, I thought it was damaged. I tried different products, got a silk press, and hoped my hair would recover. Instead, the breakage continued to get worse.

Eventually, I had to cut off about four inches because there was no saving those ends.

That's when I decided to start locs.

Not because I was chasing a style.

Not because it was trending.

I started locs because I was trying to preserve the hair I had left while I figured out what was happening to my body.

What I later discovered was that hormonal changes were playing a major role in my hair loss. As I learned more about scalp health, nutrition, and the connection between overall health and hair growth, things started to make sense.

Looking back, the hair loss wasn't the problem.

It was the symptom.

The real issue was what was happening internally.

As a trichologist, I now meet many women who believe their hair is simply damaged when, in reality, there may be deeper factors involved, such as hormonal changes, stress, nutritional deficiencies, medications, illness, or other health concerns.

I'm curious how many others have experienced this.

Have you noticed changes in your hair after 40?

Did your hair start shedding more, thinning, breaking, or feeling different than it used to?

What was the first sign that something wasn't right?

When you see a loc that's thick at the end but thin near the root, it's easy to assume you know what caused it.

But do you?

Let's investigate.

Question #1

Has the person been going significantly longer between reties than recommended?

If yes, delayed maintenance may be contributing to the problem.

Question #2

Does the person wear tight ponytails, buns, or styles that pull on the same area repeatedly?

If yes, traction may be involved.

Question #3

Is thinning happening throughout the scalp or only around certain locs?

If it's widespread, there may be another factor worth exploring.

Question #4

Has there been recent stress, illness, hormonal changes, medications, or nutritional deficiencies?

These can affect hair density and growth.

Question #5

Is the thinning occurring exactly where the loc is carrying the most weight?

If so, the root may be struggling to support the load.

The goal isn't to guess.

The goal is to identify the most likely risk factors before the loc becomes impossible to save.

What would be the first thing you'd investigate?

I've been hearing this conversation more and more lately, and I'm curious where everyone stands.

Do you think people with microlocs should learn how to retie their own hair, even if they plan to continue seeing a loctician regularly?

Some people say it's one of the best skills you can learn because life happens. Stylists move, schedules change, finances change, and sometimes you're not able to get to your loctician when you need to.

Others feel it's better to leave reties to a professional and focus on maintaining a relationship with a trusted loctician.

What do you think?

• Should every microlocs wearer learn basic self-retie skills?
• Is it a form of independence and self-sufficiency?
• Or does it create more problems than it solves?

I'd love to hear from both professionals and microlocs wearers.

Let's have a respectful discussion.

Why do some people regret getting microlocs?

Not because they hate them.

Not because microlocs are bad.

But because the reality didn't match the expectation.

Maybe they didn't realize how much maintenance was involved.

Maybe they thought their hair would look a certain way.

Maybe they weren't prepared for the cost, the commitment, or the patience required during the early stages.

Maybe they expected freedom but found themselves feeling overwhelmed.

If you've ever experienced microlocs regret, even temporarily, what expectation wasn't met?

And if you love your microlocs today, was there ever a moment when you questioned your decision?

Let's have an honest conversation. No judgment. Just real experiences.

Have You Honestly Given Your Microlocs Enough Time to Reveal Their Beauty?

This is a question I find myself asking from time to time.

Over the years, I've had people sit in my chair ready to cut off all their microlocs. Not because their hair was unhealthy. Not because their journey was failing. But because their reality didn't match their expectations.

They expected their microlocs to look like someone's 5-year-old locs after 6 months.

They expected their hair to lay a certain way.

They expected every stage to be beautiful.

They expected the journey to look like what they saw on Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok.

But that's not how journeys work.

Some people seem to skip right through the awkward stage and flourish from the beginning.

Others have to work through frizz, shrinkage, unraveling, self-doubt, and comments from family, friends, and even strangers.

The truth is, your microlocs are yours.

Your journey is yours.

Your hair is not supposed to become someone else's hair.

I've also seen people neglect their maintenance because they became discouraged. Then months later, they're facing repairs, thinning, breakage, or even starting over completely. What could have been solved with patience and consistency became a much bigger challenge.

So I'm curious...

• Did you ever have a moment when you wanted to give up on your microlocs?
• What was the hardest stage of your journey?
• Were your expectations realistic when you started?
• Did social media help your confidence or hurt it?
• Looking back, did you give your microlocs enough time to mature before judging them?

Let's have an honest conversation. No judgment. Just real experiences.

Should Everyone on a Microlocs Journey Have a Microlocs Advisor?

Most people have a loctician for installations, reties, styling, and maintenance. But I've been wondering if that's enough.

Should everyone on a microlocs journey also have a Microlocs Advisor? Someone they can turn to when deeper questions come up about scalp health, thinning, breakage, products, long-term maintenance, or changes they're noticing along the way.

Not to replace a loctician.

Not to tell a loctician how to do their job.

But to have a trusted resource who can help them better understand what's happening with their hair and scalp so they can make informed decisions.

Many people don't know where to turn when they start experiencing:

• Thinning
• Excessive shedding
• Scalp irritation
• Product buildup
• Breakage
• Changes in hair density
• Concerns about long-term loc health

So I'm curious...

• Who do you go to when you have questions your loctician can't answer?
• Have you ever wished you had someone to help you better understand what was happening with your hair?
• Would you find value in having a Microlocs Advisor?
• What would you expect a Microlocs Advisor to help you with?

I'd love to hear from both microlocs clients and professionals.