Why I STOPPED braiding and banding my microlocs!

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  • Опубліковано 1 лип 2024
  • Why I STOPPED braiding and banding my microlocs! #microlocs
    Braiding and banding is recommended for loc wash days, especially if you have softer and/or looser textured hair - but it didn't work for me! Here's why...
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  • @Life.Love.Locs.
    @Life.Love.Locs.  Місяць тому

    Watch the full microlocs installation video here: ua-cam.com/video/EiEXeXbGw2c/v-deo.htmlsi=RyA2NX9nQ0R7pyLa

  • @kimberlyholt1560
    @kimberlyholt1560 2 місяці тому +4

    I’ve never braided and banded my microlocs ever and they are just fine.

  • @musicluuva1
    @musicluuva1 8 місяців тому +3

    Braiding and banding helped me. I had to retwist my entire head because I did not braid and band (a two-day process). I learned my lesson, lol. I cannot wait until I am at the phase of no more braiding and banding!

    • @Life.Love.Locs.
      @Life.Love.Locs.  8 місяців тому

      I completely understand, it did help me avoid unravelling somewhat, but it left me with sticky hair too! It just didn't work for me but I do think it's a good method to use generally.

  • @knoxkronicles
    @knoxkronicles 19 годин тому

    I just did these exact same things. The braiding and banding did not work for me at all and I just did my 2nd loose shampoo and then braid it up to air dry & I absolutely love it & this is the only way I will do it for now on

  • @4mandafernandes
    @4mandafernandes 9 місяців тому +2

    I'm loving your videos. I started my journey last week and I'm studying a lot what to do.

    • @Life.Love.Locs.
      @Life.Love.Locs.  9 місяців тому

      You got this! I'll share as many tips as I can 💕

  • @Gizelle-cs6ix
    @Gizelle-cs6ix 10 місяців тому +2

    Your locs are so lovely! 🥰

  • @onebeyutiful
    @onebeyutiful 11 місяців тому +2

    Just started my microloc journey! Yours are fabulous!

    • @Life.Love.Locs.
      @Life.Love.Locs.  10 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! And all the best on your journey!

  • @NNylariIralynn
    @NNylariIralynn 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing. I just started my micro loc journey ❤

    • @Life.Love.Locs.
      @Life.Love.Locs.  11 місяців тому

      Good luck!! I hope you enjoy the journey, and your locs flourish!

  • @Sariatify
    @Sariatify 2 місяці тому

    This makes sense to me. I have been my loc journey for 4 months and HATE braiding and banding because my hair never feels properly clean. I will try braiding and banding immediately after washing it loose as you've done.

    • @Life.Love.Locs.
      @Life.Love.Locs.  Місяць тому

      I know it doesn't work for everyone, we have to do what works for us!

  • @lenabena9056
    @lenabena9056 11 місяців тому +2

    I would love to see your washing routine if possible please 😍

    • @Life.Love.Locs.
      @Life.Love.Locs.  11 місяців тому +1

      Coming soon! Thanks so much for tuning in!

  • @rumbidzainyashaguruva1563
    @rumbidzainyashaguruva1563 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your videos. I started my microlocs 5 weeks ago and I think we have a similar hair texture 🙂 Do you do your reties yourself? Would love a video!

    • @Life.Love.Locs.
      @Life.Love.Locs.  11 місяців тому +1

      I do but I'm struggling to keep up a bit! I might find a loctitian to help me out, either way, I'll do a video :)

  • @nikatnite115
    @nikatnite115 7 місяців тому +1

    I stopped braiding and banding, now I have a lot of bunching in the front. Any recommendations THANKS

    • @Life.Love.Locs.
      @Life.Love.Locs.  5 місяців тому

      Hi there, excuse the late reply! Unfortunately, that's the danger of not braiding and banding, I've experienced that too. It doesnt bother me too much, I'm planning on trimming the bunching off over time.

  • @yvetteoliver1055
    @yvetteoliver1055 11 місяців тому

    Hi Curly Closet..are you noticing after wash day that your roots are marrying together? Do you go through & separate your locs to help with this?

    • @Life.Love.Locs.
      @Life.Love.Locs.  11 місяців тому

      Yes, the same happens to me, I purposely go through and separate to keep the locs from matting together!

  • @Life.Love.Locs.
    @Life.Love.Locs.  11 місяців тому +2

    Did braiding and banding work for you?

    • @GizelleQuant
      @GizelleQuant 7 місяців тому

      I never braided and banded with my first set of locs. Second set, I didn’t for 2 months and resumed doing it after a few washes. I hate doing it but I like seeing it reduce the puffiness of my ends/slippage.

  • @mlo9797
    @mlo9797 11 місяців тому

    For how long you keep your microloc please

    • @Life.Love.Locs.
      @Life.Love.Locs.  10 місяців тому +1

      Ive had them for six months now.

    • @mlo9797
      @mlo9797 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Life.Love.Locs. thanks for reply ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏