Should You Get Microlocs or Traditional Locs? Watch us discuss 6 Pros and Cons of Both | ft. Alyssa

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[yahelisrael]

I love my fizz I have 300 micro locs. This is my third set of locks first two were traditional locks. I pay less than 20 dollars to get my roots Why because I live in Ghana and it's cheaper here

[honeyblue]

I'm starting locs now, but my go to as a reg. natural was twists. I'd rather have a permanent twist-like style that I maintain rather than having to completely undo, de-tangle, section off, wash, and dry, re-section, and redo all those twists again every other week. I felt like I was pulling out so much hair, and missing even one wash period was guaranteed to add another hour or two onto the next one. Then having to worry about loose hair styles with the weather or when I worked out? Forget it.

[ardentgailla]

I'm seriously contemplating locs and this vid was super informative. I will add it to my research! Lol! I'm convinced that micro locs are right for me, but I need to understand care and maintenance as well. Thank you both for taking the time to share both pros and cons.

[kathrynhinckson]

I have sisterlocks. My reti takes no more than 3hours every 8-10 weeks. If I self reti, I can complete my entire head of 400 locks on a4 point rotation in about 9 hours.

[MochaLocs_]

Versatility was very important to me! I loved switching up my hair a lot when I was loose natural. Ironically, I wear the same styles a lot now that I’m loc’d. Lol. Great video y’all!

[Tinarousse]

Heyy, I just started microlocs last year and my hair looks exactly like yours! I also started with two-strand twists and now interloc. Love your locs they are super cute! new subbie

[TyKaraAnn]

Your hairstyle is so cute! This was a very informative video💕💕💕

[BrittneyChristina]

I'm planning on starting my locs next month with the two-strand twists. I actually like the look of the twist and I'm going to do the 2 point rotation because I think it will help keep the "spiral" look rather than the "smooth straw" type of look. I just like the texture of it. It's interesting though how someone's con can be another's person pro lol.

[jlobryan]

I love how you included the other content creator to address the pros and cons.

[Kim-qhbl]

Love your locs! I had sisterlocks for 10yrs, then did a big chop. Its been a few years now & I think I have had my fill of experimenting with my natural & ready to go back to locs. I don't want sisterlocs again b/c I don't want that expense & the time to get it done again. I think I would like to start mine with two-strand as well.

[MsABee]

I am a few weeks into my loc journey... I have thick hair & first planned to start my locs with braid locs but changed my min and did them over into two strand twist... I played with the interloc tool the other day and I am loving the way my hair looks. What I DO know about is at any point I don’t want locs anymore I will big chop my hair again.... there is NO way i will have the patience to sit and unloc my hair... This was a GREAT video. Thank you both for taking the time to share your thoughts about the different processes. It is SO helpful to have videos to watch and learn from. (Your floors & home is beautiful!)

[ashleynelson]

I am on my second set of traditional locs. My hair locs fast. I've wanted sister locs, yet saw it was a cheaper version with the same look. (Micro locs) I currently get maintenance every 4 months when my stylist is available. Yet my styles last about 1-1.5 months. I'm definitely 4c. I'll have someone else do my maintenance. I just want to make sure I'm making the right choice. I need something that's a little more friendly on my scalp due to migraines.

[serenat]

Wow! Naturally beautiful, freckles and a beautiful gap! You are definitely a triple threat my dear! I really enjoyed your video and your energy! Oh yes and the hairstyle is beautiful!

[IamShaunnaNakice]

You are so cute! You had me laughing. Your locs are bomb. I have 176 or so locs and people keep asking me if I have sister locs. I just laugh and say no.

[taihairs]

yess i’m doing medium/large micro locs. I feel like if i do tiny tiny micro locs, some of the locs would fall out eventually because it’s so fragile

[violetforce]

Thank you girls! this helped me in my decision to go ahead and do locks for the first time! I appreciate your time and effort!

[EB-rdmm]

This video is very informative, thanks for providing a balanced view of the two locs.

[alyciatamara]

I have large microlocs started with two strand twists that I maintain with palm rolling. So honestly I’m in between the two (~160 locs). Some people would call mine small traditional locs however. But I relate to both sides of each. Larger microlocs can be started in a multitude of ways like traditional locs. I’ve seen them started with comb coils. Not to mention frizz is no stranger to either haha.

[herhairhisglory]

Love how you wore similar hairstyles too, I like both forms of locs. Great video ladies! Good info

[misstriece]

I just installed micro locs today...I have 225 it took me 2 days ...and my son has 36 locs as well ....he's had them for 2 years he is my inspiration for getting them.... I love your videos.
Question... is it necessary to braid and band with micro locs?