I noticed the same with my scalp as well after getting my microlocs, but after using rose water spray and Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp and Hair Strengthing oil its went completely away. I was listening to people who said they never mist their hair nor put oil on their scalp. I spoke to my loctition and was more comfortable to do what worked best for my hair and scalp. I mist and oil my hair/scalp 2-3 times a week.
I currently have a loctician but I went to another for a consultation. I paid $50 for consultation that did not go towards my appointment and then I paid $200 for her to start interlocking my hair to the tip. We literally didnt get through a full section of my microlocs. Her suggestion instead of interlocking my current microlocs to tip was to comb them all out. That would cost me $650 and then another $1100 to start my microlocs over again but this time fully interlocked. Umm no. So needless to say I am going back to my old stylist who interlocks my roots for $96 every 5-6 weeks. I want to learn how to do my own tho. Thats next on the agenda.
KS. NB: the lady who did my hair is not a loctician, but is certified in sisterlocs. Microloc Install: $150. I started out with HIGHLY uneven hair length. 7” in some places and 14” in others. She interlocked my roots and two strand twisted the rest of my hair (per my request). Retie: $75 ever 5 weeks. I LOVE MY HAIR! I’ve received nothing but compliments about my hair.
I hear you but I have diy-ed mine from start to every re-tie of my 300+ locs. Grand total on $0 outside of aloe vera water. I really like the connection I have and a deeper understanding. The only cost has been the time. My reties are truly relaxing. I am 7 months and finally allowing someone else to retie my microlocs which will be $125. I encourage everyone to get to know their hair as they continue on their loc journey. It is very empowering. I am in Houston
It was around $800 for my microlocs (without a tip). I have about 460. I originally wanted sisterlocs, but I didn't want my reties to be so long. I actually like my edges to look fuzzy, so I get reties every 7-8 weeks. Reties range from $120 to $135. I live in Atlanta proper. My loctician is in highhhhhh demand.
I live in Seattle, my reties are $200 every 6 weeks. She is about 15 mins away but the time it takes her to retie, I don't want to discuss.. way more than 2 hours. I was quoted $1800-$2500 for initial install. I'm from MS and it was more cost efficient to fly home and let a loctician install for $600.
now $200 for more than two hours sounds wild BUT if I put my 2 hours of road time and 2 hours of retie time im technically at 4+ hours for $200 we might be lowkey at the same im just on that road forever lol
Greetings your cons were spot on! I had Sisterloc’s for 7 years and recently shaved them off myself. Pricing: my install was $800 took about 18 1/2 hours Retie: $120-200 every 4 weeks-8 weeks Seborrheic Dermatitis: flares were insane even with a plantbased diet. I want able to wear my hair up or covered for long. My flares are not as bad with the cut ( it’ll be one month since the shave in about 2 weeks). Great video
@@ByCrystalWilliams As my hair grows right now I am wearing wigs to work and letting the shortcut breathe after work and on weekends until I can braid it. I struggle with whether I should re-loc or not.
Would you all consider micro locs if the crown of the head has some issues with baldness patterns? I think it's a sress point. My dermatologist took a biopsy which came back negative about 8 years ago. Ive been a press n curl since childhood and went straight natural in 2005 ( no more pressed hair). I hesitate due to my baldness. 😢@ByCrystalWilliams
I’m in Charlotte, NC but my stylist/loctician is based in VA (my hometown) and I paid $1070 with some additional services. My first retie is in Sept. and I’m anticipating a cost but I was paying $500 bimonthly and up to $250 the alternative months on my hair care and styles. These retirees are going to cut my hair cost down drastically thank goodness 😅
That is a WIN sis !!!! yea i think it was a huge wow for me because I didn't have a monthly cost at first. but congrats on the install and welcome to the community
PRODUCT JUNKIE HERE I HAVE SOOOOOO MANY PRODUCTS...!!!!!!!!!!! But you saved my entire beginners micro loc journey. Maybe my loc journey. 549 established going into week two. The frizz the unraveling omg. I am also colored and open ends. and I searched and searched for someone, I mean anyone who locs looked remotely like mine. I was SOOOOO depressed what did I DO.... THEN YOU MY GIRL SHOWED UP AND OMG BREATH OF FRESH AIR... PLEASE CONINUE TO DO UPDATES AND SHARE YOUR JOURNEY WITH YOU LIL MICRO SISTERS.....
Dermatitis……look at the ingredients in your shampoo. The sulfates are a culprit. When I loc, I will still use a clarifying shampoo without the harmful ingredients and then follow with a moisturizing shampoo. I use brands like Innercense and Malibu C. I’m researching the Loc Sanity line right now.
Awesome video!! Your locs look amazing. Crazy thing is. I think no matter what we do, it cost. I just paid $250 for some braids and drove 1 hour + in traffic there and back home….I’m looking for some stylist in my area as well 😏
Your hair looks great. I personally look forward to tossing all those products!! I’m getting my consults next month. I’m cutting my hair for cost sake also. I think the patience thing will be the hardest for me. Finding people that work in my driving range was a challenge too. Traveling far for hair will kill me so hopefully one these work out.
It's a well known fact that conditioner prevents the hair from locing (it's literally what we use to detangle our hair). I think your hair is a good example fir that. If you like the frizziness thats ok. Personally, I wouldnt want my locs to be this frizzy one year in to the journey.
Hello I'm in TN. I go home to NC or MD whenever I want anything done(hair, nails, good food, car repair..). PERIOD! (Now if time is not on my side I go to GA). Quotes I received ranged from $900-$3200, I refused(yes I have paid those amounts for weaves long ago). With family discount I paid $25 for consultation($75), locs $650($875+, depends on length), and maintain/retwist $120($275). *Now a few things here: 1. Cost for hair today, $0. I did hair for over 20yrs, so I chose to invest TIME into myself and do my own hair. 2. Less product of any kind works for me. Simplicity is key for my baby soft, cottony, thick, super curly hair.(took 2yrs to lock and still some didn't) 3. Locs started doing what locks do....😢😢😢...I took them out and then decided to cut my hair down to nothing.(family was not happy and neither was I) 4. Set aside the time. Pray for patience. Love your hair in whatever way you are doing/wearing it. Enjoy the journey. 5. Already had scalp and hair issues, plus declinced health. Meaning I understood breakage, hair loss, irritated scalp, and more. 6. No hair style is maintenance "free"! 7. Length and size matters to me! Length and size will play a part in your locs and how they progress. 8. Make sure, make sure the person(if not you) is extremely knowledgeable and respects your hair. You have a right, it's your hair! *Currently been wanting my locks back. So I have set aside dates of Oct.18th-24th, 2023....we'll see what happens. ** Cut original locks off in 2021 after 4 years(6yrs, if you count time took to lock).
@@ByCrystalWilliams I know the struggles some hair stylist have with clients, but with that one..I felt the salon and stylist may have been trying to get over on clients/customers.
Would you all consider micro locs if the crown of the head has some issues with baldness patterns? I think it's a sress point. My dermatologist took a biopsy which came back negative about 8 years ago. Ive been a press n curl since childhood and went straight natural in 2005 ( no more pressed hair). I hesitate due to my baldness 😢😢
Great video! Thx for the info! I do my own. I had locs 4 years ago for 6 yrs. I am doing it differently this time. Interlocking & I did start with 2 strand twists, which I kinda shouldn't have, but it's cool.
I live in California, my loctian lives about an hour and a half away when there’s no traffic 😂. But in total I paid close to $900 for my hair. She took into account my length and the density of my hair, my retire cost a total of $190 and that’s every five weeks. The way I see it, it will always cost an arm and a leg to get my natural hair done the only difference is now it’ll cost me a little over $2000 a year instead of a couple months when you add up the cost of braids, weaves, wigs and hair products(that’s not even including some stylists don’t provide the hair so you gotta spend money on that too). With Micro locs, sister locs, and locs in general you’re paying for the service instead of the service and the product if that makes sense. That’s why it’s an investment honestly. I bit the bullet this month and did my re-tie myself, I had to move my appointment further in September because life was doing too much.
@@ByCrystalWilliams I focused on the front because first and I wasn’t in a rush so it too me about 10ths in total and that’s including taking breaks to rest, eat and take care of my son whenever he needed me. After that work got busy so I wasn’t able to do the back but I started on it late last night.
@@ByCrystalWilliams it’s not too bad once you get the hang of it, you arms will be tired and your elbow joints a little sore because it’s stuck in one position for hours so take your breaks when you feel you need it and don’t rush. I would start with the front so if you decide to take a few days break then the front is all put together
i’m in south carolina. i started and maintain my locs on my own. but i do pay with time and sore arms 😂😂 my first retie took me around 10 hours across 2 days
My time was 12hrs and 45 min over four days. 2nd time about 8 hrs over 3 days and 3rd retie about 6 hours in one day. 343 microlocs interlocked from tip to root.
I noticed the same with my scalp as well after getting my microlocs, but after using rose water spray and Mielle Rosemary Mint Scalp and Hair Strengthing oil its went completely away. I was listening to people who said they never mist their hair nor put oil on their scalp. I spoke to my loctition and was more comfortable to do what worked best for my hair and scalp. I mist and oil my hair/scalp 2-3 times a week.
I’ve heard great things about the rosemary mint I will look into the rose water have been tempted to make my own…. But we will see thank you
My sister locs were installed yesterday and I love them. I don’t feel like it’s an ugly stage. I’m loving them and can’t wait to see the journey
i love this for you sis
I currently have a loctician but I went to another for a consultation. I paid $50 for consultation that did not go towards my appointment and then I paid $200 for her to start interlocking my hair to the tip. We literally didnt get through a full section of my microlocs. Her suggestion instead of interlocking my current microlocs to tip was to comb them all out. That would cost me $650 and then another $1100 to start my microlocs over again but this time fully interlocked. Umm no. So needless to say I am going back to my old stylist who interlocks my roots for $96 every 5-6 weeks. I want to learn how to do my own tho. Thats next on the agenda.
SMH she wanted money…. $96 is good yes go back sis 🙌🏾🙌🏾. And I want to learn to to do mine too
I saw 1000 dollars
KS. NB: the lady who did my hair is not a loctician, but is certified in sisterlocs. Microloc Install: $150. I started out with HIGHLY uneven hair length. 7” in some places and 14” in others. She interlocked my roots and two strand twisted the rest of my hair (per my request). Retie: $75 ever 5 weeks. I LOVE MY HAIR! I’ve received nothing but compliments about my hair.
I hear you but I have diy-ed mine from start to every re-tie of my 300+ locs. Grand total on $0 outside of aloe vera water. I really like the connection I have and a deeper understanding. The only cost has been the time. My reties are truly relaxing. I am 7 months and finally allowing someone else to retie my microlocs which will be $125. I encourage everyone to get to know their hair as they continue on their loc journey. It is very empowering. I am in Houston
It was around $800 for my microlocs (without a tip). I have about 460. I originally wanted sisterlocs, but I didn't want my reties to be so long. I actually like my edges to look fuzzy, so I get reties every 7-8 weeks. Reties range from $120 to $135. I live in Atlanta proper. My loctician is in highhhhhh demand.
I'm in ATL Also. Where u go for retie?
I live in Seattle, my reties are $200 every 6 weeks. She is about 15 mins away but the time it takes her to retie, I don't want to discuss.. way more than 2 hours. I was quoted $1800-$2500 for initial install. I'm from MS and it was more cost efficient to fly home and let a loctician install for $600.
now $200 for more than two hours sounds wild BUT if I put my 2 hours of road time and 2 hours of retie time im technically at 4+ hours for $200 we might be lowkey at the same im just on that road forever lol
Greetings your cons were spot on! I had Sisterloc’s for 7 years and recently shaved them off myself.
Pricing: my install was $800 took about 18 1/2 hours
Retie: $120-200 every 4 weeks-8 weeks
Seborrheic Dermatitis: flares were insane even with a plantbased diet. I want able to wear my hair up or covered for long. My flares are not as bad with the cut ( it’ll be one month since the shave in about 2 weeks).
Great video
I noticed mine gets better if i eat less sugars and carbs, so whats next for your hair?
@@ByCrystalWilliams As my hair grows right now I am wearing wigs to work and letting the shortcut breathe after work and on weekends until I can braid it. I struggle with whether I should re-loc or not.
Would you all consider micro locs if the crown of the head has some issues with baldness patterns? I think it's a sress point. My dermatologist took a biopsy which came back negative about 8 years ago. Ive been a press n curl since childhood and went straight natural in 2005 ( no more pressed hair). I hesitate due to my baldness. 😢@ByCrystalWilliams
I’m in Charlotte, NC but my stylist/loctician is based in VA (my hometown) and I paid $1070 with some additional services. My first retie is in Sept. and I’m anticipating a cost but I was paying $500 bimonthly and up to $250 the alternative months on my hair care and styles. These retirees are going to cut my hair cost down drastically thank goodness 😅
That is a WIN sis !!!! yea i think it was a huge wow for me because I didn't have a monthly cost at first. but congrats on the install and welcome to the community
Can you share who started your locs in VA?
Im looking for a sisterloc consultation in va as well
Went to Nigeria and got them install for N30K ($25 USD)
PRODUCT JUNKIE HERE I HAVE SOOOOOO MANY PRODUCTS...!!!!!!!!!!! But you saved my entire beginners micro loc journey. Maybe my loc journey. 549 established going into week two. The frizz the unraveling omg. I am also colored and open ends. and I searched and searched for someone, I mean anyone who locs looked remotely like mine. I was SOOOOO depressed what did I DO.... THEN YOU MY GIRL SHOWED UP AND OMG BREATH OF FRESH AIR... PLEASE CONINUE TO DO UPDATES AND SHARE YOUR JOURNEY WITH YOU LIL MICRO SISTERS.....
I appreciate your video. I will not get microlocs. But I will learn how to do them.
Me too
Dermatitis……look at the ingredients in your shampoo. The sulfates are a culprit. When I loc, I will still use a clarifying shampoo without the harmful ingredients and then follow with a moisturizing shampoo. I use brands like Innercense and Malibu C. I’m researching the Loc Sanity line right now.
I was quoted 1200 in Canada for an install ages ago. I ended up installing them myself and I maintain them myself.
When you say ages ago I’m like dang I wonder with inflation where the rate would be now
SoCal Length 14” Microlocs Install $1400, Retie 6-7wks) $150, but I self retie now, so free. 😊
Man I need to learn
Awesome video!! Your locs look amazing. Crazy thing is. I think no matter what we do, it cost. I just paid $250 for some braids and drove 1 hour + in traffic there and back home….I’m looking for some stylist in my area as well 😏
Wow!!!! Where are the prices our parents paid 😂
I just got locks and my re tie is $150 every 6 weeks. Yes there was a big upfront cost I’m in California
Your hair looks great. I personally look forward to tossing all those products!!
I’m getting my consults next month. I’m cutting my hair for cost sake also.
I think the patience thing will be the hardest for me. Finding people that work in my driving range was a challenge too. Traveling far for hair will kill me so hopefully one these work out.
It's a well known fact that conditioner prevents the hair from locing (it's literally what we use to detangle our hair). I think your hair is a good example fir that. If you like the frizziness thats ok. Personally, I wouldnt want my locs to be this frizzy one year in to the journey.
I’m in Chicago, my initial cost was $400 and retires are $100. My initial hair length was about ten inches
That’s a win sis 🙌🏾
@angelabooker8013 I’m in Chicago, where did you get your locks?
I get reties every 8 weeks and the price is $140 included with is a shampoo and deep condition.
Okay this is a steal!!! What city you in sis?
Hello I'm in TN. I go home to NC or MD whenever I want anything done(hair, nails, good food, car repair..). PERIOD! (Now if time is not on my side I go to GA). Quotes I received ranged from $900-$3200, I refused(yes I have paid those amounts for weaves long ago). With family discount I paid $25 for consultation($75), locs $650($875+, depends on length), and maintain/retwist $120($275).
*Now a few things here:
1. Cost for hair today, $0. I did hair for over 20yrs, so I chose to invest TIME into myself and do my own hair.
2. Less product of any kind works for me. Simplicity is key for my baby soft, cottony, thick, super curly hair.(took 2yrs to lock and still some didn't)
3. Locs started doing what locks do....😢😢😢...I took them out and then decided to cut my hair down to nothing.(family was not happy and neither was I)
4. Set aside the time. Pray for patience. Love your hair in whatever way you are doing/wearing it. Enjoy the journey.
5. Already had scalp and hair issues, plus declinced health. Meaning I understood breakage, hair loss, irritated scalp, and more.
6. No hair style is maintenance "free"!
7. Length and size matters to me! Length and size will play a part in your locs and how they progress.
8. Make sure, make sure the person(if not you) is extremely knowledgeable and respects your hair. You have a right, it's your hair!
*Currently been wanting my locks back. So I have set aside dates of Oct.18th-24th, 2023....we'll see what happens.
** Cut original locks off in 2021 after 4 years(6yrs, if you count time took to lock).
i almost fainted seeing $3200
@@ByCrystalWilliams I know the struggles some hair stylist have with clients, but with that one..I felt the salon and stylist may have been trying to get over on clients/customers.
Would you all consider micro locs if the crown of the head has some issues with baldness patterns? I think it's a sress point. My dermatologist took a biopsy which came back negative about 8 years ago. Ive been a press n curl since childhood and went straight natural in 2005 ( no more pressed hair). I hesitate due to my baldness 😢😢
Boston 250 each retie
Great video! Thx for the info! I do my own. I had locs 4 years ago for 6 yrs. I am doing it differently this time. Interlocking & I did start with 2 strand twists, which I kinda shouldn't have, but it's cool.
That is awesome! I wish I could do my own
@ByCrystalWilliams it hurts! But I have been doing my own hair since I 1st learned! So it's just a natural thing and I save money! Lol
I live in California, my loctian lives about an hour and a half away when there’s no traffic 😂. But in total I paid close to $900 for my hair. She took into account my length and the density of my hair, my retire cost a total of $190 and that’s every five weeks. The way I see it, it will always cost an arm and a leg to get my natural hair done the only difference is now it’ll cost me a little over $2000 a year instead of a couple months when you add up the cost of braids, weaves, wigs and hair products(that’s not even including some stylists don’t provide the hair so you gotta spend money on that too). With Micro locs, sister locs, and locs in general you’re paying for the service instead of the service and the product if that makes sense. That’s why it’s an investment honestly. I bit the bullet this month and did my re-tie myself, I had to move my appointment further in September because life was doing too much.
Okay how long did it take you to do your own retie? I want to try but I’m scared I will mess it up
@@ByCrystalWilliams I focused on the front because first and I wasn’t in a rush so it too me about 10ths in total and that’s including taking breaks to rest, eat and take care of my son whenever he needed me. After that work got busy so I wasn’t able to do the back but I started on it late last night.
@@NatrualCoils I think I’m going to try in October
@@ByCrystalWilliams it’s not too bad once you get the hang of it, you arms will be tired and your elbow joints a little sore because it’s stuck in one position for hours so take your breaks when you feel you need it and don’t rush. I would start with the front so if you decide to take a few days break then the front is all put together
Here watching 😍😍
What color extension would you get for your hair.. my hair color is very close to yours?
The person who did my hair interlocked it so she told me 3-4 months before I get reties depending on my hair growth.
700 established, 2nd retie 125=5-8wks
That’s good!!!!
Thanks for the video. Did you have issues going to a DIYer? I'm tempted due to length too.
Reties every 6-8 weeks, $230 in VA
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A LOT of people on here has actually talked about the cons.
Serving Edna Moe 👩🏫😂😂😂🤣🤣
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Ga./$160
ATL
This lady is getting reties way to often It should be 4-5 reties per year. Thats probably way her scalp is having those issues 😎
i’m in south carolina. i started and maintain my locs on my own. but i do pay with time and sore arms 😂😂 my first retie took me around 10 hours across 2 days
wow, how long does it take you now?
My time was 12hrs and 45 min over four days. 2nd time about 8 hrs over 3 days and 3rd retie about 6 hours in one day. 343 microlocs interlocked from tip to root.