DIY Microlocs | Retie + Setup | Loc Journey | Interlocks

DIY Microlocs | Retie + Setup | Loc Journey | Interlocks
Hey Y’all! In this video I am showing you how I setup my bathroom for my reties! It’s a whole process, lol. I usually dedicate a weekend to do my locs. I hope you enjoy this insight to my retie process. Thank you so much for all your support and for following my journey!
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Yarn Needle:
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Locsanity Hair Lock Tool
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Wide Teeth and Durable Hair Salon Crocodile Hairpin. (Purple)
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  • @Gullah_Geechee_Tarot
    @Gullah_Geechee_Tarot3 жыл бұрын

    I have over 450 (installed myself) and I use to do it in the bathroom took 5-7 days. Now after 8 months I sit right on the couch. I section my hair in bantu knots & go row by row by touch. No marrying! I can complete them in 2 days with shoulder length high density.

  • @BelieverFirstwithSharonJoy

    @BelieverFirstwithSharonJoy

    Жыл бұрын

    Needed to see this! What tool do you use?

  • @christinerose9561
    @christinerose95613 жыл бұрын

    And this is why I gladly hand over $120-150 every 5 weeks for a retie. I can NOT! You hear me!!? HA!! You are amazing at this and so neat. I love watching your process.

  • @bridgetted7164
    @bridgetted71643 жыл бұрын

    HOW COULD ANYBODY GIVE THIS A THUMBS DOWN! This is just her process and its the most cleanest and methodical I've seen yet!

  • @sashaswtheart79
    @sashaswtheart793 жыл бұрын

    The Lord blessed you with the spirit of patience. I could never!

  • @llabranche23

    @llabranche23

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @Gullah_Geechee_Tarot

    @Gullah_Geechee_Tarot

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm tender headed, have trust issues & have for the most part; always done my own hair. Once you get a regimen it's really not that bad.

  • @shakiah.3838

    @shakiah.3838

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Gullah_Geechee_Tarot this is true. I started out just living the ceremony of it all. Then, before you know it, as with anything you perform often, it becomes second nature.

  • @sashaswtheart79

    @sashaswtheart79

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ni Ha You are so right. I loc’d my hair in October. I couldn’t take another session of detangling and twisting. I’m happy with my decision. I went to a loctition because...I would have made a mess out my hair. I love watching microloc videos though. I find them so be so pretty. Good luck to you on your journey!!

  • @NaiaBlu1

    @NaiaBlu1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Gullah_Geechee_Tarot wow we sound the same. I’ve had bad experiences with locticians ripping my hair out trying to hurry and I’m tender headed. Started doing my own reties 3 years ago and love it 😍 now I don’t use the mirror at all my hands are trained to feel lol

  • @kishonagellineau8515
    @kishonagellineau8515 Жыл бұрын

    Best retie vid I've come across since I started watching micro locs videos

  • @steaksandlocs2374
    @steaksandlocs23743 жыл бұрын

    The meticoulous effort you put into your reties and parting is straight GOALs!! Once my kids are older ama be able to camp out in the bathroom for hours. For now I retie on the fly takes decades I mean days!!

  • @demibell5123
    @demibell51233 жыл бұрын

    I have said it and will continue to say it. The best grid. You do such an awesome job!! Beautiful

  • @BrandyBoo81
    @BrandyBoo813 жыл бұрын

    You got me thinking I can do this, in reality, I cannot. 😫

  • @JustSafi
    @JustSafi3 жыл бұрын

    I just did my first self retie on my Diy micro locs and girl my hands were over it by the end of it. Next time I think I am going to do what you did and do half one day and the other half the next, instead of doing it all in one day. Great video!

  • @laniedabriggs680
    @laniedabriggs6803 жыл бұрын

    Hey, Tay. Have you ever thought of downloading the Iron Webcam app and using your phone and computer to do the reties? It saved me from standing and struggling in a mirror. It was as if I was doing someone else's retie. It was soooo much better than the way I used to do it. I think you will find that it is better than your setup as well. I hereby challenge you! Try it just once and comment me back to let me know what you think. Love the channel. - Until Christ Returns, Lanieda

  • @simonecomedy2019
    @simonecomedy20193 жыл бұрын

    I am so impressed with your patience! The parts are so clean! I just did my own retie last weekend and although I think I did a good job, I was nowhere close to as meticulous as you were. It looks amazing!

  • @earljoi14
    @earljoi143 жыл бұрын

    There’s a mirror you can get from Lowes that can be screwed into the side wall beside your bathroom mirror. It has an arm that you can pull out. The mirror also pivots. It works perfectly for seeing the back and sides of your hair.

  • @lovemyfamilyx4

    @lovemyfamilyx4

    3 жыл бұрын

    Jerdon J2020C 8.3-Inch Two-Sided... www.amazon.com/dp/B000X2W6LQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I hope this helps. It's a lifesaver for me. You won't be disappointed.

  • @quett2014

    @quett2014

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lovemyfamilyx4 awesome

  • @missandean
    @missandean3 жыл бұрын

    Your hair is beautiful. There is no way in the world I would be able to do this myself though. 😂

  • @fatimahjames3782
    @fatimahjames37823 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate you doing this video. You have taught me a lot especially the amount of patience that is needed. Your grid and hair is beautiful. Thank you.

  • @ninabeena83
    @ninabeena833 жыл бұрын

    I would pause and enjoy my ☕️ too, shoot - just the separating sections part exhausted me 🤣 ....and I’mma sit here and watch you while I further put off my own retwist (only 94 traditionals so I have nerve lol)

  • @tamiamyourfavoritedragon8890
    @tamiamyourfavoritedragon88903 жыл бұрын

    I love that you take the time to make sure that your parts and your grid remain beautiful!

  • @TheaKushKitchen
    @TheaKushKitchen3 жыл бұрын

    Your videos motivated me to start my journey!!! I ended up doing braidlocs because I just couldn't take the interlocking anymore🤦🏾‍♀️ I love how neat you have yours!

  • @llabranche23
    @llabranche233 жыл бұрын

    This video and all your videos are very helpful... when u put a clip or two on how u do it .... it really helps.... I'm very inspired by doing my own locks by just watching you.... thank you keep the video's coming

  • @MsKels98
    @MsKels983 жыл бұрын

    I love microlocs and used to want them but after watching how long the process is to retie has truly changed my mind. I am glad I have chosen smaller Locs that can be considered microlocs because of the amount I have. Even retwisting these is a process but I give you praise for your patience.

  • @glentinacamp621
    @glentinacamp6213 жыл бұрын

    Your locs are Beautiful, you did AWESOME job on your retie

  • @zipporahjones5814
    @zipporahjones58143 жыл бұрын

    BEAUTIFUL job!!! My shoulders and neck are out for the count after I do my re-ties.

  • @carolinagirlinafloridaworl5844
    @carolinagirlinafloridaworl58443 жыл бұрын

    Truly the best grid out there!! I just started doing my own reties as well. My first self retightening took me 18 hours!😊 Great video!

  • @huniebon
    @huniebon3 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love your process. So neat and thought out!

  • @llabranche23

    @llabranche23

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's the OCD in her lol.... that's the problem I'm going to have when I start lol

  • @huniebon

    @huniebon

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@llabranche23 me too!🤦🏾‍♀️

  • @adrianoliver81
    @adrianoliver813 жыл бұрын

    Hello! I just love your microlocks videos. I tagged you in my YT retire video. Thanks again for sharing the tips, it helped out a lot.

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I love your locs as well! I will def check out your video!

  • @Lisanetta
    @Lisanetta3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job Queen! I’ll have to revisit when I’m ready to try my own maintenance ... the commonality is patience.

  • @elainejenar
    @elainejenar3 жыл бұрын

    Dedicated!!! Omg!! Get it gurl!! Looking Fab too

  • @Nollyfan
    @Nollyfan3 жыл бұрын

    I would love to know what you do for a living! Pure meticulous personality! I am blown away. Would love to know more about the music too. I think I will make time to spend time with me too on my next retie. The amount of money I spent 18 months ago on install makes me sick to my stomach to this day! Sisters like you are pure motivation!

  • @godislove5964
    @godislove59643 жыл бұрын

    I applaud you Queen! Your hair looks great 👍🏾!!!

  • @kimberlym.4595
    @kimberlym.45953 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the very detail demo of your retie process! Extremely helpful!

  • @csimmzy
    @csimmzy3 жыл бұрын

    love your attention to detail! can't wait to see your 6 month update. any idea how much growth you're getting in each retie? have you noticed different sections of your scalp having different amounts of growth?

  • @shakiah.3838
    @shakiah.38383 жыл бұрын

    I loooooove watching your videos. I can never watch enough retie vids. Please keep sharing your journey esp your reties (even in real time).🤗😊

  • @LaVenderlocx
    @LaVenderlocx3 жыл бұрын

    Aww your are an inspiration ma'am because my tots won't allow it, I am PROUD to say, I have 1/2 of my head COMPLETE!!!😝🤣🤣😑😆😆😆.......... And my parts looks no where near as beat as yours but one of these days...Hopefully!🤗

  • @ChanelZillionaireWoods
    @ChanelZillionaireWoods3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful job!!

  • @dorothybest3614
    @dorothybest36143 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @latoniabrooks1656
    @latoniabrooks16563 жыл бұрын

    You’re locs are beautiful! I would love to see a video of how you wash your locs. Im new to the loc family lve been loc’d for 2 months.

  • @AHBLESS07
    @AHBLESS073 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job! Beautiful hair❤️

  • @kishaphillips3129
    @kishaphillips31293 жыл бұрын

    This looks amazing I just had my first retighten. You are gifted, Hooyah

  • @m.b662
    @m.b6622 жыл бұрын

    Great video! ❤️

  • @tracyepps8781
    @tracyepps87813 жыл бұрын

    Girl that grid though...great job I just can’t see myself doing my own retie. Whoooo Lord.

  • @sylviag59
    @sylviag593 жыл бұрын

    Great job! I did a self retie in February and used the same tools. It takes a lot of patience and you certainly have that.👌🏾

  • @dorothybest3614
    @dorothybest36143 жыл бұрын

    You did great !!!

  • @queengacha6130
    @queengacha61302 жыл бұрын

    You're a good trainer, thank you.

  • @missdeeinspired9064
    @missdeeinspired90643 жыл бұрын

    Woah there really neat nice👍🏾

  • @trinacox9749
    @trinacox97493 жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @Deevah3
    @Deevah32 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. I was so lost. I kept trying to figure out how to keep these parts straight. This is a God send. 🙏🏾

  • @dr.evettes_route
    @dr.evettes_route3 жыл бұрын

    you’ve done a great job

  • @microlocsandmore
    @microlocsandmore2 жыл бұрын

    Patience is an understatement! You are killing it! As for me I just pay to get it done but I admire your work!

  • @bettyeames6812
    @bettyeames68122 жыл бұрын

    i’m almost 2 months in and twisting the loc around the need or interlock tool is genius. I’m going to try that. Your locs are really beautiful. Thanks for sharing your set up.

  • @earlekekidd9269
    @earlekekidd92693 жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @makinMYway75
    @makinMYway75 Жыл бұрын

    I love it because your set up is very genuine look like my own set up if I did my own but imma start

  • @amaragooch4477
    @amaragooch44772 жыл бұрын

    Wow amazinggg job

  • @MsDee1778
    @MsDee17783 жыл бұрын

    I swear I’m looking into a mirror! This is so me! Lol I went back to palm rolling but when I first started interlocking my hair I had this set up. I put tacks in the door(swivel action to see both sides👌🏾)so I could hang my mirror. And clips for days for sectioning off(I learned from accidentally creating some two-headed dragons🥴😆) I was so skeptical about other people in my head cuz I didn’t think they’d be as meticulous as I would. Props to you sis cuz your hair looks goodt!🔥

  • @eyeshadowshopper
    @eyeshadowshopper3 жыл бұрын

    Your hair is beautiful

  • @denisebigbee
    @denisebigbee3 жыл бұрын

    When I say you a BOSS... GIRL you a boss! Did you establish your locs; and has anyone ever retied your locs?!?

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤗 Tysm! I did establish them and I haven't had anyone retie my locs as of yet!

  • @jamkey1
    @jamkey13 жыл бұрын

    I have been doing reties since the pandemic..wasn't a choice. You did a great job. New subscriber.

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for subbing!

  • @chavellemaitland358
    @chavellemaitland3585 ай бұрын

    Girl that wig head in the back scared the living day lights out of me at the 18:10 minute mark!!!😂

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    5 ай бұрын

    🤣🤣🤣

  • @aileenrichardson6244
    @aileenrichardson62443 жыл бұрын

    I wished you lived in Nashville so you could do my hair😊 I love ❤️ your hair.

  • @shamonjackson3478
    @shamonjackson34783 жыл бұрын

    I so appreciate this video and the close ups. What oil, shampoo/ conditioner do you use?

  • @priscilaalmada2198
    @priscilaalmada21983 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! I hope to be as capricious as you are!

  • @mscherrylyn1
    @mscherrylyn12 жыл бұрын

    You are awesome!! I just don’t have the time. I would rather work extra to pay for my retie I just can’t. I’m new to the lock family 1 month to be exact and have my appointment for retie in a couple weeks I’m excited!

  • @jccn1728
    @jccn17282 жыл бұрын

    Your hair is so cute

  • @laurence18
    @laurence182 жыл бұрын

    Zoom mirror also is good to conserv the grid

  • @cndtreasures
    @cndtreasures3 жыл бұрын

    I micro locked my hair but I took it out because my parts wasn't straight everyone loved it. Those parts are important when you retighten. I'm going to try again you made it look so easy also tiny braids in the back was genius why didn't I think of that 🤣

  • @kachandrahill7943
    @kachandrahill79433 жыл бұрын

    Hello... I love your system. How long does it take to do your entire head?

  • @fatimahjames3782
    @fatimahjames37822 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Thank you for the video. Your locks are beautiful. Can I ask what lighting you use?. Thanks in advance.

  • @makinMYway75
    @makinMYway75 Жыл бұрын

    I did ask my questions in the beginning of the video

  • @theresawilliamson9959
    @theresawilliamson99593 жыл бұрын

    Neat

  • @toneybrandon9700
    @toneybrandon97002 жыл бұрын

    Wow that takes patience but it looks beautiful

  • @angelabanks6504
    @angelabanks65047 ай бұрын

    Tay, thanks tou sharing these videos. What do you put on your hair. Do you only have water in your spray bottle and do you use any oil?

  • @staceyweston-azim3167
    @staceyweston-azim31673 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos. You've done an awesome job installing and maintaining you new locs. I'm considering losing my hair. I was looking at Sister Locs, but my pockets aren't that deep. I've been natural since 2013 and been wearing my hair just wash in goes for the past year. My hair is thinning on the top as I'm menopause and my hormones are in play. I heard the thin Sister locs are a good option, but since I cannot afford those I'm looking at these micro locs. So you've had your locs for 6 month, have they all loced? I saw in your first wash some of the hairline locs came unraveled. Also wondering about using gels or waxes. Do they help hair loc? Please keep the videos of your journey coming. Thanks for inspiring us and keeping us informed!!

  • @elouis0323
    @elouis03233 жыл бұрын

    Good job

  • @FannieMiller
    @FannieMiller13 күн бұрын

    Ok, I bought the mirror about two weeks ago... grid not perfect, but I did it. Ty

  • @lovelyl45
    @lovelyl453 жыл бұрын

    Can you please share, where you purchased the section stool to hold your mirror up?

  • @angelacovington4903
    @angelacovington49033 жыл бұрын

    I may have missed it but how often do you do your retights

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    3 жыл бұрын

    I would say on average, every 8 wks

  • @ccclark1460
    @ccclark14603 жыл бұрын

    My apologies if this has already been asked, did you do your own initial install or had them installed?

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    3 жыл бұрын

    I installed them myself 😊

  • @fwithersp
    @fwithersp Жыл бұрын

    I have looked at all of your videos but I can’t tell if you two strand or braid your locs. I’m ready to start. Please let me know.

  • @msmb8010
    @msmb8010Ай бұрын

    I wish I could interlock my own hair.

  • @elainehatchett3786
    @elainehatchett37862 жыл бұрын

    How often can you wash interlocs, and can I use a hair grease instead of a oil? Will grease build up?

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    2 жыл бұрын

    It depends, I wash mine maybe every 2 weeks. I'm not sure about grease or oil because I don't use any 🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @morgannrobinson247
    @morgannrobinson2472 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get the tool kit you use?

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    2 жыл бұрын

    I bought it from Amazon! The tool is in the description box 😊

  • @caddy1999
    @caddy19993 жыл бұрын

    😉

  • @janetmorttey2032
    @janetmorttey20322 жыл бұрын

    Please can you do my hair for me too, where are you located

  • @dorothybest3614
    @dorothybest36143 жыл бұрын

    I have one too for your muscles

  • @mzdeedee7886
    @mzdeedee78863 ай бұрын

    What point rotation do your recommend to eliminate the “Y” in Locs?

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    3 ай бұрын

    Good question! I think as long as you don't go thru the same hole multiple times the "Y" shouldn't be too noticeable.

  • @mzdeedee7886

    @mzdeedee7886

    3 ай бұрын

    @@TayLaDawn I just did my first retie using 2 pt North and east so I think next time I’ll do east and north

  • @laniedabriggs680
    @laniedabriggs6803 жыл бұрын

    It was suppose to say "Iriun Webcam" sorry about that. -Lanieda

  • @makinMYway75
    @makinMYway75 Жыл бұрын

    What rotation do you use 2,3,or 4?

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    Жыл бұрын

    I use 4 point rotation.

  • @makinMYway75

    @makinMYway75

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TayLaDawn after I ask I did see you said it later in your video thank you so much for answering I appreciate that. I just had mine installed and I’m thinking about doing my own reties and I don’t do hair at all. I know I’m going to struggle. I love your locs and the love n. Care you give to yourself n your hair

  • @NORIEGA200
    @NORIEGA2002 жыл бұрын

    9:35 is when starts the retie, your welcome.

  • @shamonjackson3478
    @shamonjackson34783 жыл бұрын

    There is a mirror app that you can hook to your computer. You need a tripod

  • @sassy79cassy
    @sassy79cassy3 жыл бұрын

    How many locs do you have?

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    3 жыл бұрын

    379! 😊

  • @ayeshamorgan7014
    @ayeshamorgan70143 жыл бұрын

    nor me too fine

  • @filomenacezimbra6049
    @filomenacezimbra60493 жыл бұрын

    hi , may i know your email ?

  • @connieyerby553
    @connieyerby553 Жыл бұрын

    Can you retired then decided to just switch up your hair

  • @margodrake4720
    @margodrake47203 жыл бұрын

    Your don't look loc

  • @TayLaDawn

    @TayLaDawn

    3 жыл бұрын

    They're not yet 😊

  • @quett2014
    @quett20143 жыл бұрын

    Great job

  • @LaVenderlocx
    @LaVenderlocx3 жыл бұрын

    Aww your are an inspiration ma'am because my tots won't allow it, I am PROUD to say, I have 1/2 of my head COMPLETE!!!😝🤣🤣😑😆😆😆.......... And my parts looks no where near as beat as yours but one of these days...Hopefully!🤗

  • @LaVenderlocx
    @LaVenderlocx3 жыл бұрын

    Aww your are an inspiration ma'am because my tots won't allow it, I am PROUD to say, I have 1/2 of my head COMPLETE!!!😝🤣🤣😑😆😆😆.......... And my parts looks no where near as beat as yours but one of these days...Hopefully!🤗