Short Hair Lookbook
Starter Microlocs & Sisterlocks Hairstyles You’ll Love
Rocking short microlocs? You’ve got endless style potential. From effortless parts to playful curls, this lookbook is full of cute, simple hairstyles that are perfect at the start of any loc journey. Tap the styles below and swipe to explore our favorite ways to style new microlocs.
Perfect Parts
The definition of, “ I woke up like this.” Whether to the left, right, or center, finding your good side is as easy as a hair flip.
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@keke.j_
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@kaahtea.locs
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@evolvewithij
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@wittierbelle
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@kendrakenshay
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@theminimalistnatural
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@therealkylab
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@omalocsbeauty
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@thekyingredient
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@lockweenstudios_
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@leahgotlocs
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@byfarahjean
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@fretnaturals
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@_napsarethenewblack
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@spechel_nicole
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@callmere.re
Bantu Knots
Bantu knots are a chic, easy go-to for short microlocs. Wear them as-is for a bold look or unravel them later for soft, defined curls in minutes.
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@_mzmicro_lox
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@nappilylocd
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@omalocsbeauty
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@omalocsbeauty
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@keke.j_
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@omalocsbeauty
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@locd_inwithkay
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@kendrakenshay
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@omalocsbeauty
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@spechel_nicole
Soft Curls
Curls elevate any style and are perfect for short microlocs or Sisterlocks. At this stage, use perm rods or flexirods for easy curls, and let them dry for flawless bounce.
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@fantahairstudio
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@therealkylab
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@kendrakenshay
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@fantahairstudio
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@omalocsbeauty
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@nappilylocd
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@spechel_nicole
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@omalocsbeauty
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@spechel_nicole
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@phabulously__locd
Half-Up, Half Down
The best of both worlds. Show off your microlocs up front while letting them flow freely in the back.
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@kendrakenshay
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@spechel_nicole
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@phabulously__locd
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@theminimalistnatural
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@growingwiththegardners
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@spechel_nicole
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@evolvewithij
Braids & Twists
Switch things up with braided and twisted styles to add texture and dimension to your locs.
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@omalocsbeauty
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@theminimalistnatural
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@omalocsbeauty
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@omalocsbeauty
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@phabulously__locd
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@omalocsbeauty
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@omalocsbeauty
Braid Outs
Braid your microlocs, let them set overnight, and unravel for effortless texture and volume.
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@omalocsbeauty
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@_napsarethenewblack
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@allthings.trin
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@sistalocdsam
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@spechel_nicole
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@destinytaylorxoxo
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@allthings.trin
Accessories
Skip the styling and let beads, clips, and wraps elevate your locs.
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@jaaybaee_05
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@byfarahjean
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@sistalocdsam
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@fretnaturals
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@nappilylocd
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@moumousse_3_10
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@byfarahjean
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@byfarahjean
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@keke.j_
Styling Videos
Less is more during the starter microlocs phase, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun! Swipe to explore videos of easy styles and tutorials from a few of our favorite creators.
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Easy Cornrows on Microlocs
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Microlocs Styles on Short 4C Hair
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4 Easy Starter Microlocs Styles
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Curling My Microlocs with Ease
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Quick Updo on Short Locs
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Braided Style on New Sisterlocks
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7 Ways to Style Short Sisterlocks
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Simple Low Bun on Short Sisterlocks
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Bantu Knot Curls on Microlocs
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Half Up, Half Down Hairstyle
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6 Styles for Two-strand Twist Locs
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Starter Microlocs Hairstyles
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Mohawk Style on Short Microlocs
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High Puff on Short Sisterlocks
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Flat Twist Style on Starter Locs
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Simple Microlocs Updo
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Marley Hair Ponytail on Microlocs
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8 Easy Microlocs Styles for Type 4 Hair
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Simple Short Sisterlocks Style
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Perm Rods on 2 Week Old Microlocs
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5 Easy Microlocs Styles
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Professional Microlocs Updo
