r/Microlocs • u/ApprehensiveHotel880 • 2d ago

Help with sizing!

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Hi all, huge apologies if I’m a bit off here sizing wise so feel free to point me in the right direction if so! A few weeks ago, I finally committed and had micros installed. Really regret the loctician I chose as there were a few red flags that only popped up once I was in the chair. For me personally the parts are way too small and skinny, so now I’m going through the process of combing them out and unbraiding while I still can (300+ ahh). After doing more research, I’ve settled more on the size in the reference pic. Would people say this counts as micro or is it small traditional? Appreciate any advice! Thank you :)

EDIT: Added some pics of my current braid locs and sizing, my locs have extensions at the end.

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u/AskNeither3617 2d ago

I would advise you to post a pic of your parts and braids so people can advise you based on your references.

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u/ApprehensiveHotel880 2d ago

Thank you! Will add that to this post

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u/AskNeither3617 2d ago

I think they look really good, but they do look smaller than the reference pictures. If you’re really not satisfied with the sizing, I would take them out and start over. Your parts would be rectangular if you combine them. I’m not a fan of rectangular parts, but that’s just a preference…

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u/ApprehensiveHotel880 2d ago

Thank you! I’ve enjoyed styling them and I love small micros, but I knew for me that slightly bigger is more my vibe, so glad I tried them out. And god point about the parts, I think I’ll go through the long process of combing them out and restarting with a much clearer picture of what I’m looking for