Microloc Install w/ Extensions!!

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  • @dopeandgifted1359
    @dopeandgifted1359 Рік тому +18

    That prep step to palm roll is genius… it makes the overall twist look uniform thank you

  • @MsJoyaful
    @MsJoyaful Рік тому +37

    I’m starting mine tonight, then stuffing them under my wig while I’m at work, because I know I won’t be done

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      Yaaaaay! Best of luck to you ❤️

    • @jenniisme9143
      @jenniisme9143 Рік тому +4

      I'm literally doing the same thing. 😂

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      😂😂

    • @TraceysTake
      @TraceysTake Рік тому

      ​@@jenniisme9143How did it go? I want to do mines.

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      I ended up taking mine out about a month ago because they were too thick to interlock, but I loved them

  • @_.simplicitee._
    @_.simplicitee._ Рік тому +31

    You just gave me the motivation to finally just do it myself!
    You look amazing girl!❤

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      Thank you ❤️

    • @dejah6328
      @dejah6328 Рік тому +2

      But at the same time ready to just ask her to do mine🤣🤷‍♀️ KEKE, do you have any appointments available for may😭

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +2

      😂😂 I’m not a loctition 😭 Just years of research and frugal is all

  • @johannastokes3196
    @johannastokes3196 Рік тому +8

    I love your locs. They are perfect. Been looking for someone to install my locs this way for about a year now. Now I'm ready. Thank you for sharing your gift of teaching. God bless 😊

  • @DNH22
    @DNH22 Рік тому +4

    THANK YOU!! I'm combing out my 5 yr old locs and was planning to have micro locs installed for my birthday. They were going to charge me $1500 for install w/extension. I think I'll save that money and just do it myself (again). 😂❤

  • @HannaHTHEHurricane
    @HannaHTHEHurricane Рік тому +13

    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! This is EXACTLY WHAT IM LOOKING FOR!! I’m looking to install mine soon when I have the time to 😅 can’t wait to see your journey and be on it with you!

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      I hope you find time soon cause it’s so worth it! I’m ready to bring you on this journey with me 🥰🥰

  • @valeriecragway8941
    @valeriecragway8941 10 місяців тому +1

    You did an awesome job sis! I was looking for a video where the crochet hook was used and this is perfect! I'm starting my hair tonight and now I feel confident that it will look great! Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾

  • @janicehouston9237
    @janicehouston9237 8 місяців тому

    Absolutely Beautiful 👑
    You did great 👍
    You've inspired me💞✌️

  • @akedah_Faithtakesrisk
    @akedah_Faithtakesrisk Рік тому +3

    Thank you for a real time tutorial for the loc extensions. I was trying to figure out how to do the extension.

  • @stiarait
    @stiarait Рік тому +1

    best tutorial EVER!! Thank you! i could hug you omg

  • @kaymmmbb5365
    @kaymmmbb5365 Рік тому +2

    I just ordered my hair. I am going to do mine myself, thank you

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      No problem. A huge tip tho, do them the same size as your real hair

  • @BettysGlam
    @BettysGlam Рік тому +1

    This looks Goooood!! Yes Ma'am ❤❤❤

  • @myers2bryant
    @myers2bryant Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the inspiration!! This is just what I needed to see. Thank you!

  • @nicolareid6362
    @nicolareid6362 Рік тому +2

    Girl u did ur thang with this!

  • @taradukes-hh1ov
    @taradukes-hh1ov Рік тому +1

    ❤❤Thank you for this idea. Ive been looking for a way to start my locs ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

  • @Nigeriazfinest
    @Nigeriazfinest Рік тому

    This is GENIUS with the no slip!! Thank you!! 🙌🏿

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      No problem 😌

    • @yoo-xh8iv
      @yoo-xh8iv 8 місяців тому

      ​@@Plentyymelaninyeah I met people who said they slipping they wasn't installed right

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  8 місяців тому

      The loc was too heavy or their hair is really fine/soft

  • @TraceysTake
    @TraceysTake Рік тому +1

    You did a wonderful job. I'm inspired to do my hair

  • @Amanda_lovesJESUS
    @Amanda_lovesJESUS Рік тому +1

    Sis you just motivated me to hop to it and do my own. ❤❤
    I never understood the concept of interlocking the micro loc extensions and now i see!!
    Thank you 😊 🙏🏾

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      Yesss let me be your motivation!❤️ You’re so welcome ☺️

    • @authenticityiskey3078
      @authenticityiskey3078 Рік тому +1

      ​@@Plentyymelanin Thank you so much for sharing! Are the extensions synthetic or are they human hair?

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      It’s human hair. I believe you can use a synthetic blend too

  • @IkambaDeVictoire
    @IkambaDeVictoire Рік тому +1

    Wow great job, this looks amazing on you!!! 👏🏿😍🙌🏿

  • @HairstylesbyCarol
    @HairstylesbyCarol Рік тому +1

    absolutely beautiful!!!!! This is exactly how I did my hair,. Thanks for the video.

  • @myers2bryant
    @myers2bryant Рік тому +2

    Your hair looks great!!

  • @pbetrex
    @pbetrex 6 місяців тому +1

    I am considering doing microlocs, and I am loving your demo on it. You make it look so easy.
    I also love exploring other options of hair styles so if I am considering changing from micro loc how do I unlock the hair ?
    Can you do a video on this also?

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  6 місяців тому

      I have a video on taking them out too

  • @Monivibez
    @Monivibez Рік тому +2

    You did great😍it looks good!

  • @KinkyKurlyKham
    @KinkyKurlyKham Рік тому +1

    They look so good!

  • @deniseashton138
    @deniseashton138 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed this New subscriber ❤

  • @growqueen
    @growqueen Рік тому +2

    Looking forward to your updates hun. Looks lovely 😍

  • @GeniesfitTV
    @GeniesfitTV 8 місяців тому

    I'm so excited thank youuuu😅🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @tomiwafaith
    @tomiwafaith Рік тому

    OMG i love this ! Like i just feel like restarting my locs again by getting microlocs instead of traditional locs cuz i have traditional locs rn .. & this is so pretty and full

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      I definitely understand!! I’ve had traditional locs, but I love this look

  • @nikkip7213
    @nikkip7213 Рік тому +1

    Excellent

  • @Kay_dot
    @Kay_dot Рік тому +1

    Amazing job ! Can’t wait to do mines

  • @sharprior1170
    @sharprior1170 Рік тому

    You did a great Job... Thank you for the motivation.

  • @tamicachambers
    @tamicachambers Рік тому

    The best hands down. It's decided I'm going to do mine!!!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @crystaldowdy7584
    @crystaldowdy7584 Рік тому +2

    U did an amazing job

  • @deeyalafleur-moore7982
    @deeyalafleur-moore7982 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful install! I just hit my 1st locaversary yesterday. I didn't use extensions, so I'm not seeing any visible growth yet, execpt for the color I started with on the top half of my hair.... The shrinkage ain't no joke! Lol Welcome to the journey! 🙌🏽💜🫶🏽

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! I’ve done these without extensions before & the shrinkage is definitely real 😂

  • @Khalinadenae
    @Khalinadenae Рік тому

    Your hair looks good! I’m looking forward to seeing the progress

  • @TonieBoos
    @TonieBoos Рік тому

    Okkk!! I see you,lol! They look super cute per usual....great job

  • @jamesbennett8637
    @jamesbennett8637 Рік тому +5

    Great job!
    If you crochet/ instant-lock the ends you will not have to worry about the ends unraveling or bunching at all!🎉
    What is your loc count?
    P.S.
    Use a sea salt spray to encourage your loc’s to lock faster.

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      Thank you. I’ve been using sea salt spray since day one, I have 285 locs & The ends haven’t unraveled (yet) but thanks for the tip

  • @antoinettehardy905
    @antoinettehardy905 Рік тому

    You did a awesome job. Looks great

  • @amalone6922
    @amalone6922 Рік тому

    Great Job looks fabulous! 😊

  • @nicolajones94
    @nicolajones94 Рік тому +1

    Hey sweetie I just rather you do it for me. 😂 Beautiful job!❤️❤️❤️

  • @lamishamoore-carroll3219
    @lamishamoore-carroll3219 Рік тому

    Beautiful! ❤❤ thank you for sharing this. Now I know what to do. I've been struggling with trying to find a better method.

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      You’re welcome 💙 I did too so when I figured it out I had to share

  • @yolandajackson7649
    @yolandajackson7649 5 місяців тому

    Will be a good ideal to use Bobbi boss locs & twist afro kinky hair

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  5 місяців тому +1

      You can

    • @yolandajackson7649
      @yolandajackson7649 5 місяців тому

      My hair got lil buds on the end will I still be able to do the microlocs

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  5 місяців тому

      @yolandajackson7649 If you’re trying to add extensions, you can come out the ends and feed in the hair

  • @0427dbaker
    @0427dbaker Рік тому +3

    Pretty, spray water on your hair..I do it every other day and the curl pattern really shows 😍🥰

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +2

      Thank you & I did, I just hadn’t cut the straggly pieces yet

    • @0427dbaker
      @0427dbaker Рік тому

      I ended up cutting them and ion think you should. When they start forming they become shorter. I ended up having to go back in and replacing the short ones that grew out after 6 months.

    • @0427dbaker
      @0427dbaker Рік тому

      Bc they were extremely to short.

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      I didn’t cut the twists. When I raked my fingers through, and single strings are cut. The length wasn’t altered

    • @0427dbaker
      @0427dbaker Рік тому

      That's what I was saying you probably may have wanted to keep the strands.

  • @Lydia_TT
    @Lydia_TT Рік тому

    Wow u did a great job. U look so good. I want to start my loc journey but I need a professional to start it for me. I have no faith in myself to not mess it up. Especially the parting. I’m trying to save up some money to get it done.

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      Thank you thank you. I definitely understand. It’ll still be worth it

  • @christinatayloriam
    @christinatayloriam Рік тому

    very pretty, thank you for sharing your work

  • @LadyBuggs
    @LadyBuggs Рік тому

    I like the way you did your micro locs. How did you do the back of your head? How did you wash your locs? How long do you go before a retire is needed?

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      I used 2 mirrors; I braid and band; 4-5 weeks so far

  • @Courtwords
    @Courtwords Рік тому

    You did that!

  • @RobinCookie
    @RobinCookie Рік тому

    Really pretty you did an excellent job 😊

  • @taraquinch1256
    @taraquinch1256 Рік тому

    Cuute! Doggy was not happy tho..

  • @sincerelyrenae5631
    @sincerelyrenae5631 Рік тому +4

    Did you cut the extension? It doesn’t look like 20in I’m debating on what length to get.

    • @growqueen
      @growqueen Рік тому +1

      Same here. I have the hair in my shopping cart

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +2

      I didn’t cut it. The hair is halved, so it’s more like 10 inches. When it’s stretched before using it it’s 20 inches

    • @growqueen
      @growqueen Рік тому

      @@Plentyymelanin ok thanks I ordered 18 inches. 😊

    • @sincerelyrenae5631
      @sincerelyrenae5631 Рік тому +1

      @@Plentyymelanin I think I'm going to go for 16ins

    • @sincerelyrenae5631
      @sincerelyrenae5631 Рік тому

      @@Plentyymelanin I seen you add the 10in of hair that's why I'm so confused on how the length go but you hair looks great.

  • @Oonagh72
    @Oonagh72 Рік тому

    You did a great job.

  • @aliceemanuele38
    @aliceemanuele38 Місяць тому

    Muito, muito lindo ❤❤❤ quando pacotes você usou? Estou louca para fazer o meu

  • @yuvonkarmitchell8795
    @yuvonkarmitchell8795 Рік тому +1

    Love it

  • @carlaf532
    @carlaf532 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love how these look on you. (And u are my inspiration to go ahead and do it myself.) But i did see you had some before. What did you do differently with this set?

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +2

      Thank you thank you. This set I crocheted the hair under braids instead of braiding them onto existing locs so they don’t slip out

    • @carlaf532
      @carlaf532 Рік тому +1

      I do want the added hair, so maybe I'll suggest this method to my loctician.

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +2

      It’s working so far. I’ve washed my hair twice, interlocked & styled them. I haven’t lost any

  • @tracyhouse4446
    @tracyhouse4446 Рік тому

    I love love love. I'm starting my journey in 2 weeks. Will these be permanent? How often can you wash it? Ty for sharing you are jyst a gem❤❤

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. They can be permanent, but mine were temporary. I wash(ed) mine every 2 weeks by braiding & banding.

  • @Encouragementishere
    @Encouragementishere Рік тому

    Great job ❤

  • @tiffanycooper5937
    @tiffanycooper5937 Рік тому

    Great job!

  • @chanteusetaylor1508
    @chanteusetaylor1508 Рік тому

    Love it ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @TishBeautyOne
    @TishBeautyOne Рік тому

    Your microlocs look amazing

  • @emiliahanley
    @emiliahanley Рік тому

    Beautiful 🌸 thank you ❤

  • @ticia9563
    @ticia9563 Рік тому

    That is so cute I just don’t have the patience to do it

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +2

      Thank you & whew 😮‍💨 This time wasn’t bad, but it definitely takes patience

  • @dawnhillard3388
    @dawnhillard3388 Рік тому

    Looks nice

  • @lumengomcghee7035
    @lumengomcghee7035 11 місяців тому

    Nice ❤❤❤

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you

    • @lumengomcghee7035
      @lumengomcghee7035 11 місяців тому

      are you going to dye them no matter what they’re still beautiful I wish I could do mines like that my hair so thin people here in Michigan are not really brilliant when it comes to thin hair

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  11 місяців тому

      @lumengomcghee7035 I dyed the set I have in now

  • @francisdone194
    @francisdone194 Рік тому

    Beautiful! How many bundles did you use?

  • @crystalwilliams3301
    @crystalwilliams3301 Рік тому

    How many extensions did you use? They look great, also!

  • @JonniStephenson
    @JonniStephenson Рік тому

    How long did it take you to looks good

  • @soulgoddess697
    @soulgoddess697 Рік тому

    Your hair is the bomb but your baby is mad 😂

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      Thank you & it’s my life 😂

    • @soulgoddess697
      @soulgoddess697 Рік тому

      @@Plentyymelanin mine too! I have a Chihuahua and she is so territorial. She barks at air 🤣🤣🤣 but I love her 💜

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      He’s just a big baby 😂😂😂

  • @tallie338
    @tallie338 Рік тому

    Did you use human hair? Are the permanent? You did a good job.

  • @Ada.I
    @Ada.I Рік тому

    You did a great job!!! How many locs do you have in total?

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      I haven’t counted yet. I’ll probably do a video

  • @rieka0101
    @rieka0101 Рік тому

    I love them!!! Where are you located? Do you do other people's hair?

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. I’m in NC & I normally don’t

    • @tamicachambers7420
      @tamicachambers7420 Рік тому

      @@Plentyymelanin if you decide I am in NC and would love for you to do my hair :-)

  • @merciechemaget3837
    @merciechemaget3837 Рік тому

    Thank you sis ❤

  • @ladyonyx52horizon48
    @ladyonyx52horizon48 11 місяців тому

    Can these extensions be taken out? I have at least 3 damaged locs that I would love to put extensions on…but my question is can they be removed when I no longer need them?

  • @soulfulbeingsbbw8844
    @soulfulbeingsbbw8844 4 місяці тому

    Hi. Is there a reason you start the extension close too the root vs a little further down?

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  4 місяці тому

      It’s the method I chose. I know some who feed in the hair. I don’t recommend starting in the braid because of slippage

  • @kimberlyjewett1769
    @kimberlyjewett1769 10 місяців тому

    Once you start the interlock method on micro locs is it possible to swithch to semi free form?. I have super thin hairat the roots.

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  10 місяців тому

      It’s possible, but make sure to not pop them often or it’ll thin them out worse

  • @R0yALtyS
    @R0yALtyS Рік тому

    So, cute!

  • @Naybell0410
    @Naybell0410 Рік тому

    Once your hair decides to grow do you have to take them out or they can stay in?

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      They can stay in. They’ll lock with your natural hair

  • @jacquelinegordon8577
    @jacquelinegordon8577 Рік тому

    What kind of hair did you use that looks great

  • @SwaggedUpBoutique
    @SwaggedUpBoutique Рік тому

    I love it! How many packs did u use??

  • @ladybuginc.4189
    @ladybuginc.4189 Рік тому

    Did you use all 4 bags?

  • @tylerwilliams7161
    @tylerwilliams7161 Рік тому

    im doing mine now! lets see who gets it done first hehehe

  • @thedreamarionn
    @thedreamarionn Рік тому +1

    where did you get the hair?

  • @reneegriffin6899
    @reneegriffin6899 Рік тому

    Did you have to do anything to get the bob style.. that's what I want

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      This is how it fell. I did cut the straggly ends off

  • @pumpkinlana7211
    @pumpkinlana7211 Рік тому

    Do they have to be really small parts?

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      Personal preference honestly. I wanted a micro twist look versus small-ish locs or twists

  • @naturalbeauty5028
    @naturalbeauty5028 Рік тому

    How long can they stay in? Can this be permanent

  • @laquannatimothy9512
    @laquannatimothy9512 Рік тому

    How much hair you had left over

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      Each bundle had 3 pieces to it. I had 1 good sized piece left

  • @jaiej8998
    @jaiej8998 Рік тому

    How much hair did you get for the extensions?

  • @ericareddick1090
    @ericareddick1090 Рік тому

    Thank you so much.

  • @unaweza
    @unaweza Рік тому

    TFS

  • @ILLianIncomeBuildingSystem
    @ILLianIncomeBuildingSystem Рік тому

    Is it human hair?

  • @rochellegaskins29
    @rochellegaskins29 Рік тому

    Very nice but way to much work

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому

      Thank you. I’d rather the work than pay $1000+

  • @veesolid9096
    @veesolid9096 Рік тому +1

    I just don’t agree with the dye on natural hair. Once dyed the chemicals strip the natural

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +4

      To each is own. Hair is hair & it grows 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @Sweetlyniki
    @Sweetlyniki Рік тому +1

    @kekemoyer sigh im 5 months in its lovely trust me but only one hairstyle ive been able to wear I don’t feel free yet im considering do this … im doing it 🎉😅😂 really rather have some form of relief

    • @Plentyymelanin
      @Plentyymelanin  Рік тому +1

      Yesssss 🙌🏾 They can always be cut when your real hair is long as you want it