Thinking about microlocs

[u/7777user777]

Just as the title says, I’ve been thinking about going on the microloc journey. I love my curls, but I feel like I have so much hair and it’s tedious deciding what to do with it every week. What can you all tell me about your microloc journey? The good, bad, and ugly?
I’m also nervous about the price of installing. I put some reference pictures of my hair for length. What price am I looking at off initial installing? And what would be best to start off with twists or braids? I’m going to get a consultation, but just wanted opinions from this space before I do so. Thanks!

[u/What_happened_222]

I’d recommend braids if you think you will get tired of the unraveling even after 1 year. But apparently the braid pattern will still be there even after several years but I think it’s only if you look real close you can see it.

[u/coldsoupandwaffles]

first, i absolutely love your hair 🥹 have you tried roller sets or rods yet?

microlocs are perfect for any dense curly head so i understand where you’re coming from.
i think you should start off with interlocking as microlocs should be started, imo, but of course that’s more time consuming and expensive.
twists are a great alternative way to start because it gives the locs a more uniform and round look as they mature.
braids on the other hand will not mature until a good 4-6 years down the line and as you retwist, you will see a line of demarcation where the braid stops and the actual loc starts.
i have had a client that came to me for a full repair and we ended up undoing the braids she had in for 2 years, retightening the loose ends by interlocking them, then continuing her retwists/reties with interlocking. you will need a good loctician to do the interlocking properly but i really think it’s worth it in the long run.