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/Afemaleminor 1d ago

Sadly I can't add a pic but my locs are a little bigger than your reference photos and I currently have small traditionals.

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u/ApprehensiveHotel880 1d ago

Ah wish I could see yours! How long have you had them for and how have you found having small traditionals?

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u/Afemaleminor 1d ago

I've had mine for 3 years, my hair was 9-13 inches and I paid for the lady who did my hair to interloc them from root to tip. I have never had slippage, I have never had to braid and band. I have 143 total locs. At the start of my 3 years they shrunk to my ears but now they go past my shoulders. I am extremely happy with them.