6 MONTH MICROLOC UPDATE (w/pics & videos) | My loctician dumped me, combining locs, recovering edges

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  • Опубліковано 22 лют 2024
  • Hey, y’all! We’ve hit 6 months!!! In this video, I will be showing you my progress with my DIY microlocs over these past 6 months. I’ll also be talking about some of the changes to my locs and challenges I’ve had so far. Thank you for watching! In the comments, let me know what questions you have or videos you’d like to see from me in the future. See ya in the next video!
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    INQUIRIES
    astoldbymeso@gmail.com
    INSTAGRAM: mmeso_o?igs...
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    CHECK OUT MY OTHER LOC VIDEOS
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    ‣ This video may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission for purchases made through my links
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    CURRENT LOCS PRODUCTS/TOOLS
    TGIN Green Tea Super Moist Leave In Conditioner: amzn.to/3U4MIVx
    Design Essentials Sulfate-free shampoo: tiny.cc/y6uavz
    Three-way trifold mirror: amzn.to/3Paftw0
    Crotchet Needle: amzn.to/3r5TqP4
    The Mane Choice Serum Oil Mist: amzn.to/464sdep
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    VIDEO EQUIPMENT
    Camera: Canon EOS M50 Mark II - amzn.to/3Ey678A
    Lens: Sigma 16MM f1.4: amzn.to/45MRees
    Camera Stand: amzn.to/48a7Lec
    Lights: amzn.to/44M21UI
    Editing Software: Premiere Pro
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    HAIR STORY
    ~1st Set of Microlocs~
    Install Date: Sept 8th 2022
    Time Loc’d: 7 months and started combing out
    Maintenance: Retwist and then retie
    ~2nd Set of Microlocs~
    Install Date: July 20th 2023
    Maintenance: Retie by a loctitian, but as of this video, ya girl is now solo.
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    Music by: CreatorMix.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 38

  • @tracisspace
    @tracisspace 4 місяці тому +13

    I think the “grid” is important to stylist because it’s aesthetically pleasing..they can post pics and that’s what gets the views… it’s good for business popping locs and finding their right place isn’t that hard with or without a grid the beginning stages frizz and look a hot mess … I’m glad you’re taking your hair into your own hands… I’m the same way. I’ve started locs with and without grids and sometimes not having a grid is best for the overall health of your loc.. different density’s throughout a head play a factor in something like that as well

    • @tracisspace
      @tracisspace 4 місяці тому

      I meant hot mess as in after a wash day there’s a lot going on with baby locs… not that the actual process was a hot mess.

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  4 місяці тому +2

      I know what you mean! At this point, I'm good on the obsession with grids. So far, I just started doing my first retie, and I've been progressing just fine without a "straight" grid

  • @bolatitoakintola4679
    @bolatitoakintola4679 Місяць тому +4

    It seems most Loctician feel they are doing their client a favour

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  23 дні тому +1

      Which is craaazy, like I'm literally paying you!

  • @quett2014
    @quett2014 2 місяці тому +4

    I pray you're able to continue your lock journey healthy And aware you're locks beautiful

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! I pray so too ♥️

  • @GizelleQuant
    @GizelleQuant 4 місяці тому +8

    Your locs are lovely!

  • @maricelathomas1591
    @maricelathomas1591 Місяць тому +3

    Being upset about questions is so weird! You dodged a red flag

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  Місяць тому +1

      Like, that was crazy to me. I guess they assume that if I ask a lot of questions, I might be problem client.

    • @maricelathomas1591
      @maricelathomas1591 Місяць тому

      @@astoldbymesosounds like they anticipate causing problems then lol.

  • @cherellejackson6732
    @cherellejackson6732 3 місяці тому +2

    Beautiful locs! My micro twist locs are 19months and there are still a lot of them that have the twist texture in it despite having super coily 4C hair. I actually found that in the beginning I was misting my hair way too often two to three times a week and once I reduced it to once a week and actually let my hair dry out like it needs to i saw much better results. I don't use any products in my hair besides distilled water with essential oils, per my loctitian and others advice. I would advise against steaming them with no braiding, bunching isn't just unsightly it can damage your roots and follicles during reties. I'm happy you're taking your maintenance into your own hands 😊 I wish I could

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  3 місяці тому

      Thank you! When you say you "saw better results" do you mean that your hair seemed to be locking faster? Also, I wish I didn't have to maintain myself, I'm making this decision against my will lol

  • @MsRaerae5
    @MsRaerae5 2 місяці тому

    Your Locs look lovely!
    You’ve done a great job!

  • @KK-itiswell
    @KK-itiswell Місяць тому

    I listened to you because I enjoy your grammar and how you express yourself … ok bye bye loctician 1, 2 on to the 3rd. 😊 wishing you well P on my 6 month mark - sisterlocks.. learnt a lot

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much! I'm not moving on to another loctician because I'm scared 😮‍💨 Congrats on 6 months!

  • @serenebee
    @serenebee 3 місяці тому +1

    I love your looks, they are beautiful. I didn't really catch what the issues were with you asking questions and getting dumped... but good luck on your lock journey.

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  3 місяці тому +2

      Thank you! Neither did I! 😩 The main consultant said maybe I overwhelmed the trainee with my questions because she's an older lady who's very new to doing locs. Also, I apparently have way too many locs and that tired her out 🙃 I don't believe they were being transparent with me but I'm trying not to bash anyone

  • @Maxe913
    @Maxe913 2 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful.

  • @SoftNSweet98
    @SoftNSweet98 2 місяці тому

    I started my journey on Aug 2nd ❤. I mostly do my own reties 🤗

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  2 місяці тому

      That's amazing! Do you know how many you have?

  • @tiadixon1181
    @tiadixon1181 4 місяці тому +1

    Your locs are cute! What's the name of the song at the end of the video?

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  4 місяці тому

      Thank you!! It's Ice and Fire by King Canyon. Enjoy listening!

  • @MsRaerae5
    @MsRaerae5 2 місяці тому

    Check out learning about knotted locks.

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  2 місяці тому +2

      I looked into it a while ago but the videos I saw (from whoever started the technique(were very vague and heavily filtered

  • @RealityFan-bb5ze
    @RealityFan-bb5ze 3 місяці тому

    Hey 😊 how many looks do you have

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  3 місяці тому

      Hey! I'm not sure what you mean. Do you mean styles for my locs?

    • @RealityFan-bb5ze
      @RealityFan-bb5ze 3 місяці тому

      @@astoldbymeso sorry I meant locs

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  3 місяці тому

      No worries! I actually don't know how many I have 😅

  • @chantalashman2684
    @chantalashman2684 3 місяці тому

    Yuh full a too much problems!

  • @Sexyy4life
    @Sexyy4life 2 місяці тому

    Question: why didn’t you have a loctician start your locs?

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  2 місяці тому +2

      Great question! Have you seen the cost of these things? I would have had to pay about $1500-1700 for my installation.

    • @Sexyy4life
      @Sexyy4life 2 місяці тому

      @@astoldbymeso woooowww I only paid $500 for mine. I get it now! 😂

    • @astoldbymeso
      @astoldbymeso  2 місяці тому +1

      Must be nice 😩