Picking the right tool to maintain the integrity of the locs

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March 1, 2026  at 3:20pm

SrbMillie MicroLocs Maintenance Class

Class Focus:

Picking the right tool to maintain the integrity of the locs

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Agenda

Welcome & Introduction

•    Instructor introduction

•    Overview of microlocs maintenance

•    Class objectives

What Is Interlocking?

•    Definition and purpose

•    Why interlocking is commonly used for microlocs

Interlocking Techniques

•    4-Point Rotation Method

•    Crisscross Method

•    Differences, benefits, and risks

•    Choosing the correct tool for each method

Centering the Loc

•    Proper root placement

•    How to center the loc without restricting unlocked hair

•    Preventing tension and thinning

Maintenance Time Frame

•    Recommended retightening schedule

•    Signs it’s time for maintenance

•    Risks of over-maintenance vs under-maintenance

SRB Millie

SRB
Self-taught loctician with 8 years of experience specializing in traditional and microlocs. I provide therapeutic loc care with a strong focus on scalp health, educating clients on maintaining the integrity of their locs through science-based practices rooted in the study of Trichology.”

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