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Life. Love. Locs.
United Kingdom
Приєднався 8 жов 2010
Hi, I'm Mary and welcome! My channel started to document my natural hair journey. In 2023, after becoming a first-time mum at 41, I decided to install my own microlocs and start a brand new hair journey. I hope to inspire, share information, and encourage you on your microloc journey too, as well as talk about issues surrounding life, love and motherhood over 40. I hope to connect with you!
I installed 569 locs on myself! ONE MONTH DIY microlocs installation: two strand twist method
I installed 569 locs on myself! ONE MONTH DIY microlocs installation: two strand twist method
This video details how I installed my own microlocs between 29 December 2022 and 3 Feb 2023. It took over a month to install these microlocs, in between looking after my 11 month old, holding down a full-time job and other responsibilities. There were some times that I took days of in between to rest, and frankly there were some days that were so full, I just couldn't fit it in. But I persevered and I'm so glad I did! It was a real labour of love. If you're considering your own DIY journey, I hope this helps you :)
#microlocs #diymicrolocs
DIY microlocs playlist:
ua-cam.com/video/xhUVVFuSkV8/v-deo.html&pp=gAQBiAQB
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Preparing for the installation
1:46 Day one and tools used
2:30 Day 2
3:49 Day 3
4:31 Days 4 and 5
5:09 Days 6 to 9
5:39 Days 9 to 11
6:25 Days 12 to 14
7:33 Days 15 to 20 - the final look!
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BUY MY PRODUCTS - AMAZON
All products that I have reviewed on this channel can now be bought from my Amazon shop here: www.amazon.com/shop/msmary123100
EQUIPMENT I USE:
CAMERA: Nikon D5200 - amzn.to/2t8CpRy (US)
The D5200 isn't available any more on the Amazon site in the UK, but the newer D5300 is still available - amzn.to/2WKq3Pc (UK)
RING LIGHT: Neewer 18” Dimmable Fluorescent Ring Light Kit
(US) amzn.to/3bhZWnW
(UK) amzn.to/2xWLzYG
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SAVE MONEY HERE!
SWIRLYCURLY - 15% off with code: CURLYCLOSET
www.swirlycurlyhair.com/?aff=261
Snappees hair ties, bonnets, scrunchies, head bands for NATURAL/CURLY HAIR (Black-owned family business)
O SO CURLY - 15% off with code THECURLYCLOSET
www.osocurly.com/?ref=cwiWYoAvixw
Reversible bonnets, satin pillowcases, scalp massaging shampoo brushes, spray bottles, scrunchies (UK based, worldwide shipping)
KIYA COSMETICS - 10% off with code CURLYCLOSET10
kiyacosmetics.com?aff=4
Cruelty Free Moisturising Hair & Skincare: Black soap shampoo, natural conditioners and leave-ins, whipped shea butter, sweet nourishing oil, shea body scrubs, pink clay masks and more! (UK based, worldwide shipping)
TREASURETRESS - 10% OFF FIRST BOX with code: CURLYCLOSET10
www.treasuretress.co.uk/#subscr2
TreasureTress is a natural hair discovery box for Queens, Tweens and Mini Me's - with international shipping!
OTHER BUSINESSES I RECOMMEND:
SHEA BUTTER COTTAGE
Shea butter, African Black soap, black castor oil and more natural skin + hair care products - Black owned - also run a co-op in Ghana, giving directly back to the producers.
Visit the shop HERE: www.sheabuttercottage.com/home.php?bid=1&partner=17852
WIGGIT
CROCHET FAUX LOCS and other wig and weave styles from a UK based Black owned business - International Shipping HERE: rwrd.io/uljd0cu
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CONNECT WITH ME:
www.thecurlycloset.com
thecurlycloset
thecurlycloset
HAIR GROWTH TIPS - FREE here: eepurl.com/cKDjcb
BUSINESS ENQUIRIES: mary@thecurlycloset.com
MUSIC INFO
Hi, I'm Mary, and welcome to The Curly Closet. I create engaging digital content focusing on the care and styling of afro-textured, naturally curly hair, as well as beauty and lifestyle for Black women and women of colour internationally. I provide natural hair styling ideas, natural hair product reviews, comb and brush reviews for natural hair, heat tools and blow dryer reviews for natural hair, travel vlogs, makeup tutorials and more. My hair type is generally type 4 (mainly 4a and 4b) with a little 3c at the crown - but I don’t use hair typing strictly. My hair is medium porosity.
**Disclaimer: The Curly Closet is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com and www.amazon.co.uk
All opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.
This video details how I installed my own microlocs between 29 December 2022 and 3 Feb 2023. It took over a month to install these microlocs, in between looking after my 11 month old, holding down a full-time job and other responsibilities. There were some times that I took days of in between to rest, and frankly there were some days that were so full, I just couldn't fit it in. But I persevered and I'm so glad I did! It was a real labour of love. If you're considering your own DIY journey, I hope this helps you :)
#microlocs #diymicrolocs
DIY microlocs playlist:
ua-cam.com/video/xhUVVFuSkV8/v-deo.html&pp=gAQBiAQB
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Preparing for the installation
1:46 Day one and tools used
2:30 Day 2
3:49 Day 3
4:31 Days 4 and 5
5:09 Days 6 to 9
5:39 Days 9 to 11
6:25 Days 12 to 14
7:33 Days 15 to 20 - the final look!
_____
BUY MY PRODUCTS - AMAZON
All products that I have reviewed on this channel can now be bought from my Amazon shop here: www.amazon.com/shop/msmary123100
EQUIPMENT I USE:
CAMERA: Nikon D5200 - amzn.to/2t8CpRy (US)
The D5200 isn't available any more on the Amazon site in the UK, but the newer D5300 is still available - amzn.to/2WKq3Pc (UK)
RING LIGHT: Neewer 18” Dimmable Fluorescent Ring Light Kit
(US) amzn.to/3bhZWnW
(UK) amzn.to/2xWLzYG
_________
SAVE MONEY HERE!
SWIRLYCURLY - 15% off with code: CURLYCLOSET
www.swirlycurlyhair.com/?aff=261
Snappees hair ties, bonnets, scrunchies, head bands for NATURAL/CURLY HAIR (Black-owned family business)
O SO CURLY - 15% off with code THECURLYCLOSET
www.osocurly.com/?ref=cwiWYoAvixw
Reversible bonnets, satin pillowcases, scalp massaging shampoo brushes, spray bottles, scrunchies (UK based, worldwide shipping)
KIYA COSMETICS - 10% off with code CURLYCLOSET10
kiyacosmetics.com?aff=4
Cruelty Free Moisturising Hair & Skincare: Black soap shampoo, natural conditioners and leave-ins, whipped shea butter, sweet nourishing oil, shea body scrubs, pink clay masks and more! (UK based, worldwide shipping)
TREASURETRESS - 10% OFF FIRST BOX with code: CURLYCLOSET10
www.treasuretress.co.uk/#subscr2
TreasureTress is a natural hair discovery box for Queens, Tweens and Mini Me's - with international shipping!
OTHER BUSINESSES I RECOMMEND:
SHEA BUTTER COTTAGE
Shea butter, African Black soap, black castor oil and more natural skin + hair care products - Black owned - also run a co-op in Ghana, giving directly back to the producers.
Visit the shop HERE: www.sheabuttercottage.com/home.php?bid=1&partner=17852
WIGGIT
CROCHET FAUX LOCS and other wig and weave styles from a UK based Black owned business - International Shipping HERE: rwrd.io/uljd0cu
______
CONNECT WITH ME:
www.thecurlycloset.com
thecurlycloset
thecurlycloset
HAIR GROWTH TIPS - FREE here: eepurl.com/cKDjcb
BUSINESS ENQUIRIES: mary@thecurlycloset.com
MUSIC INFO
Hi, I'm Mary, and welcome to The Curly Closet. I create engaging digital content focusing on the care and styling of afro-textured, naturally curly hair, as well as beauty and lifestyle for Black women and women of colour internationally. I provide natural hair styling ideas, natural hair product reviews, comb and brush reviews for natural hair, heat tools and blow dryer reviews for natural hair, travel vlogs, makeup tutorials and more. My hair type is generally type 4 (mainly 4a and 4b) with a little 3c at the crown - but I don’t use hair typing strictly. My hair is medium porosity.
**Disclaimer: The Curly Closet is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com and www.amazon.co.uk
All opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.
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I love your open honesty
Should've bleached it first for lighter results.
So pretty, I love that colour. Good choice !
I loved all of these styles 🌺
Do I need to wet my hair or just leave it in
❤ thanks for the vid. I dont wanna be rude so forgive me in advance but you might want to check your thyroid levels if you haven't already. Xxx
thanks that was really helpful.. i should have borrowed even as i installed but was too used to not doing so.. thanks for sharing😄
I love this brush, it’s just that I don’t have the best grip when my hands get wet with product because the handle gets so slippery when it’s wet
Beautiful!
Thank you!
how long did the initial loc process take? its so many!!
A month! I was working full-time and looking after my baby, it was a lot! But i did a few rows at a time until it was done.
gorgeousss
Thank you!!
You have some beautiful thick hair. I’ve always admired your hair. ❤❤❤
Oh thank you!
Beautiful!!💕💕
Thank you! 😊
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Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:37 Preparing for the installation 1:46 Day one and tools used 2:30 Day 2 3:49 Day 3 4:31 Days 4 and 5 5:09 Days 6 to 9 5:39 Days 9 to 11 6:25 Days 12 to 14 7:33 Days 15 to 20 - the final look!
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Still a curly natural here but staying subscribe as a fellow mother of 3 and to see how your loc journey progresses ✨
So lovely to have you here! ❤ Thank you for the support 🙏🏾
Nice
Amazing
Thank you! 💗
Great job you really pulled it off 😊 must have been a relief after you were done 😅
Listen!!! I was so glad it was over! I guess one major motivation was that I don't have to twist or braid my hair again - once it's done, it's done.
Lovely process 💕💕💕
Thanks so much 😊
I finally put my whole DIY microloc installation process into one video! Hope you enjoy and that it's helpful to someone 😊
It is a bit off topic but I have watched your channel back when you were still ‘The Curly Closet.’ Watching your hair journey from the short Afro to your micro locs is incredible. Your early styles helped me tremendously when i went through that phase. Thank you for you being so open and honest about your personal life, especially with the depression and SAD. Keep up the work, it is truly helpful and relatable! 💚
Hi Love, thank you SO MUCH for your ongoing support! I started my channel to connect with others, to give encouragement and practical help so it's always lovely to hear that I'm having a positive impact. I hope you will enjoy the new content that I'm planning! 💗
If my hair is so small what can I do to make it grow faster
he is so beautiful!
Thank you 💗
Ho bisogno di più informazioni sul prodotto
Thanks Lord for your salvation Thanks Lord for your peace Thanks Lord for bible study class Jesus is Lord. Psalm 125
I want to know about how you make your hair grow faster and longer and what you use
All details are in the video :)
Thanks for the update. ❤
You are so welcome! Appreciate your comment 💗
Welcome back. You look amazing. I think we (women) can really relate. We do need safe space to share our experiences ❤❤❤
So true! Thank you and really appreciate your comment and support 💗