PROTECT AND PERFECT YOUR MICROLOCS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THAT LAST A LIFETIME
This is your moment to master your maintenace, perfect your routine, and gain lifelong confidence.
Trusted by the microlocs community.
STUDENT LOVE
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From instagram to in-depth courses, my approach has helped thousands of women feel confident caring for their crowns.
“This course is incredibly thorough and such a great value. You explain everything so clearly, and I love that you don’t just teach the ‘how’ — you also break down the why and the science behind the locking process.
You completely demystified ‘trust the process’ by giving me specific, measurable, and observable benchmarks for what’s happening in my locs, so I finally know how to respond at every stage of my microlocs journey.
The locksmithing module, the normal loc development case studies, and your breakdown of the loc stages were all amazing.
It’s so cool to see all of that laid out in one place. I can tell you poured so much time into this course and truly believe in empowering people. Thank you!”
- Elizabeth A.
"With limited access to locticians in my area, booking appointments had become both difficult and expensive.
Queen Eleem’s teaching style made the process easy to understand and gave me the confidence to take charge of my own hair care. I now feel fully equipped to care for my locs with confidence, consistency, and ease.”
- Sylvia C.
Tell me if this sounds like you:
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You used to feel in control of your natural hair—but since getting microlocs, you feel lost.
You want to get back to feeling confident, capable, and in charge of your crown.
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You’re not sure if what’s happening with your microlocs is normal—or a red flag.
You’re ready to know you’re maintaining them the right way and not causing damage.
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You’re confused about when to stop braiding and banding—or how to protect your locs during workouts and travel.
You want a simple routine that keeps your microlocs neat and stress-free.
If any of these sound familiar, you’re in the right place.
Self-Maintain Your Microlocs with Confidence is the tried-and-true method for preserving the beauty, strength, and longevity of your microlocs from the comfort of your home.
Imagine how incredible it’s going to feel when…
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Can throw your hair up in any style—without worrying about damage.
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Know exactly how to maintain your microlocs and fix any issue with ease.
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Save thousands because you’ve mastered the art of self-maintenance.
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Wake up feeling completely free—no more stressing over your microlocs.
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Glow with pride when people compliment your locs, knowing you did that.
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Feel confident, capable, and fully in control of your microlocs or Sisterlocks journey.
It’s not your fault you don’t have this skill yet.
There were 3 things working against you:
You’ve been trying to take control of your microlocs journey
but your loctician keeps raising her prices, and your schedules never seem to align.
You're relying on YouTube
That often means digging through hours of someone else’s journey just to find thirty seconds of useful advice.
You’ve watched countless videos and even tried a few traditional loc courses,
but they’re either too hard to see, too general, or not microloc-focused enough.
But I get it, I’ve been where you are Let me show you the way.
Who am I?
I am Queen Eleem and I believe that microlocs are THE BEST style that a black girl with tight hair can ever have!
And I believe that if you want to self-retighten your microlocs, WITHOUT MAKING COSTLY MISTAKES you can!
But what makes me so confident?
January 2020
Well, a while ago I researched everything I could about Sisterlocks and how to have a great head of microlocs and SELF INSTALLED my 668 microlocs all on my own using the interlock method.
And I've been self-retightening and self-maintaining since then.
I teach others to care for their microlocs too
Through my online presence and my first course, Self-Retighten Your Microlocs with Confidence, I’ve helped thousands of women learn how to care for their Microlocs from home—and personally guided over 100 students inside my first launch.
Here’s why this course is different:
Specifically designed for those that want to understand their microlocs from the inside out.
Specific to Microlocs —Not Generic Loc Care
This course is made SPECIFICALLY FOR MICROLOCS.
You’ll learn how to maintain, cleanse, and protect your crown using techniques tailored to smaller, denser grids—not traditional loc methods that can cause damage or buildup.
Created by a DIYer, for DIYers
As someone who’s been self-maintaining since 2020, I know exactly where beginners get stuck.
I teach you how to simplify your routine, gain confidence, and MAKE YOUR MICROLOCS JOURNEY TRULY YOUR OWN.
Instant Consultant Access—Minus the Waitlist
I walk you through WHAT'S NORMAL, WHAT'S NOT, AND WHY IT'S HAPPENING—so you can recognize healthy Microlocs development and quickly identify problems before they worsen.
It’s like having an expert on speed dial.
See Real Microlocs Journeys—Not Just Theory
You’ll follow along with four documented Microlocs journeys, including mine and three others with different textures, densities, and loc sizes. Seeing these variations helps you set realistic expectations and SPOT HEALTHY PROGRESS.
Answers to the Questions No One Else Covers
Get practical solutions for the tough stuff—REATTACHING MICROLOCS, using LOCKSMITHING to repair thinning roots, and PREVENTING UNRAVELING before it starts.
These are the insider fixes taught in a way you won’t find on YouTube.
Ongoing Support and Guidance
Get real-time answers to your questions through the private student-only Facebook group—a supportive space to ask questions, get unstuck, and receive direct feedback from me, Queen Eleem.
Enjoy access to the course for an entire year + updates!
Flash forward just a few weeks from now. Just picture what’s going to be possible for you when…
✔ You when you finally have the clarity, tools, and knowledge to keep your crown thriving for years to come.
✔ You know exactly how to identify and correct issues like bunching, lint, thinning, build-up, or slippage — and prevent most of them from happening in the first place.
✔ You’ve saved hundreds of dollars by mastering your own self-maintenance routine and knowing how to prevent costly mistakes.
✔ No more being overcharged for microloc repairs or feeling stuck waiting for someone else to fix what you could handle yourself.
✔ You’ll have clarity on questions like coloring your microlocs — knowing exactly what to consider before you ever pick up the dye brush.
✔ No more confusion or long waits until your next retightening appointment just to find out something was wrong. Instead, you’ll feel empowered and prepared to fix or prevent any issue as soon as it appears.
I was overwhelmed by the prospect of maintaining my own locs and afraid of messing up my investment.
Now, I have a lot more confidence and a foundation to return to when I have questions. After 20+ years of doing my own natural hair, I didn’t want having Sisterlocks to make me dependent on a stylist."
- Tara S.
Here's What You'll Learn:
Module 1 : Understanding Microlocs Development
Module 1 is composed of 5 lessons:
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Use 📔The Microlocs Lifecycle Workbook📔 and learn how microlocs evolve from baby locs to mature locs — including both the 4 classic stages of development and my new 5-phase visual model designed specifically for microlocs.
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Understand what really affects locking speed — and discover which everyday habits can help your microlocs mature faster.
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Identify common early-stage issues like budding, bunching, slippage, thinning, unraveling, and loc melding — and learn how to tell the difference between normal changes and early warning signs.
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SPECIAL LESSON: Follow along with the 📔Normal Microlocs Development Workbook 📔 to see real-life examples of healthy microloc journeys across different textures and timelines, so you can stop second-guessing and start trusting your process.
Module 2: Microlocs Care Essentials
Module 2 is composed of 5 lessons:
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Learn the fundamentals of washing, stretching, and moisturizing your microlocs to prevent unraveling, buildup, and bunching.
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Discover how to modify your care habits as your microlocs mature — and the signs your hair needs a change.
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Live life without limits: Work out, swim, and travel freely with step-by-step routines for sweat, water, and protective styling, plus quick reference matrices for every stage of your loc journey in 📔The Recommended Working Out & Watersport Care Workbook📔 and 📋Traveling with Microlocs—Packing List📋
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Demystify timing, methods, and common self-retightening myths so you can maintain consistency without over-tightening or thinning.
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Learn the true markers of strong, thriving locs — and what habits or products to avoid to keep them soft, pliable, and uniform.
Module 3: The 4 Stages of Braiding and Banding, Washing and Drying
Module 3 is composed of 6 lessons:
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Discover the science behind braiding and banding — understand how this essential process maintains uniformity, strengthens loc bonds, and supports even, healthy development.
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Learn the four distinct stages of braiding and banding, how to recognize when you’re ready to move to the next stage, and 🥳 when it’s finally safe to stop braiding and banding 🥳.
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Identify and prepare every tool you need with 📋The Ultimate Microlocs Wash & Dry Toolkit Checklist📋 — your step-by-step guide to stress-free wash days that protect your investment.
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Follow a detailed demonstration of my 5-step braiding and banding technique to safeguard your ends and keep your microlocs neat, uniform, and secure.
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Learn how to wash your microlocs effectively — both braided and loose — to remove buildup, ⚠️prevent unraveling⚠️ and even save money on wash day.
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Understand the signs of truly clean microlocs and master proper drying methods to prevent mildew, maintain separation, and encourage consistent maturation.
Module 4: A Deep Dive on Microlocs Maintenance Troubleshooting
Module 4 is composed of 5 lessons:
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Understand what build-up really is — why it forms, how it affects your locs, and how to prevent it.
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Learn how to safely remove build-up from both your scalp and loc shaft before it causes damage with various detox options and ingredient checks. Includes Bonus Workbook: 📡 Residue Radar — Spotting and Avoiding Hidden Build-Up in Hair Products📡
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Get clear on lint prevention and removal — understand where lint collects, which fabrics to avoid, and how to gently extract it without damaging your locs.
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Tame fuzziness and frizz with confidence — learn the difference between temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent grooming methods so you can choose the right approach for your hair’s current stage.
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Know when and how to combine microlocs — explore the methods, reasoning, and tradeoffs so you can make informed choices about maintaining uniformity and strength throughout your journey.
Module 5: Locksmithing Microlocs (Combining, Repairing Thinning, Stray Hairs, Reattachment, and Extensions)
Module 5 is composed of 6 lessons:
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Learn the fundamentals of crochet-based microloc repair aka locksmithing— when and how to use tools like the flat threader, sewing needle, and crochet needle for combining, reattaching, and adding extensions.
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See every technique up close through detailed demonstrations on both real microlocs and 🎀Queen Eleem’s jumbo color-coded ribbon board 🎀— your zoomed-in “engineer’s view” of the locksmithing process.
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Perfect your grip and positioning with ergonomic, injury-preventing techniques designed specifically for microlocs, ensuring precision and comfort during every session.
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Understand how crochet mechanics translate to real-world repairs — from thinning and stray hairs to 🔗reattachments and extensions🔗 — with clear before-and-after visuals and troubleshooting examples.
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Protect your loc integrity by mastering the difference between grooming and true locksmithing — learning safer, crochet-based methods that maintain strength and structure for the long haul.
Bonus Module: The Q&A Vault
The Bonus Module contains a Q&A Vault where I answer the common questions including the following:
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Learn if and when extensions are a good choice for your goals.
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Discover how to keep your ends soft, curly, and defined through every stage of development.
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Understand what really affects locking speed and how to help your locs mature more quickly without damage.
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Get clarity on when brushing helps or harms microlocs.
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Learn when it’s safe to color your microlocs
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How to minimize stress during styling, and what red flags to watch out for as your crown evolves.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Who is this course for? (I have Sisterlocks, is this course for me?)
This course is for anyone with microlocs or Sisterlocks who wants to stop relying on locticians and gain confidence, convenience, and financial freedom in their microloc journey.
Q: How is this course different from the Self-Retightening Course that you offer??
The Self-Reti course is your complete guide to mastering the art of self-retightening. It focuses on the mechanics, timing, technique, and troubleshooting of self-retightening. If you want to confidently, safely, and accurately interlock your own microlocs from root to tip, and take full control of your reties without depending on a loctician, the self-reti course is your roadmap.
This course (the Self-Maintenance course) is everything else you need to keep your microlocs healthy for life. Its your entire maintenance lifestyle in one place. For example it focuses on how to wash, how to moisturize, how to prevent damage, how to troubleshoot, how to fix issues, how to travel, how to braid and band, how to locsmith, reattach, create extensions, and SO MUCH MORE. Its everything you need to keep your hair thriving between reties — no matter the stage of your microlocs journey.
Q: I’m a complete beginner. Will this work for me?
Yes! This course is designed with beginners in mind. I break everything down into simple, step-by-step lessons that make it easy to follow along.
Q: How long will I have access to the course?
Once you enroll, you get one year access to the materials and any updates during that year.
Q: What if I have questions?
You can post questions in the exclusive course group on Facebook! I will periodically check the group page to answer questions. So even if you can't make the live Q&A session, you'll still be able to get personalized feedback!
Q: What if I have questions?
Due to the digital nature of this course, all sales are final. Please review the course curriculum and details carefully before purchasing.