MICROLOC EXTENSIONS · STAFFORD, TX
Microloc Extensions in Stafford, TX
Small locs, real length, from day one.
Microlocs give you a delicate, high-count loc look that traditional locs cannot match. Microloc extensions take that further by adding length at install, so you skip the years of waiting for microlocs to grow out. Each loc is installed individually using extension hair, matched to your texture, and secured with the same interlocking technique that keeps microlocs healthy long term. At Jae Stylez in Stafford, microloc extensions are installed with precision, low tension, and a maintenance plan built around retie cadence, not palm rolling. Serving Stafford, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, and Greater Houston.
Microloc Extension Pricing
Microloc extension pricing depends on how many locs are installed, the length of the extension hair, and whether you are starting from scratch or adding onto existing microlocs. Retie pricing depends on how many weeks it has been since your last visit.
6 hr
500 US dollars10 hr
From 1,450 US dollars
1 hr 30 min
150 US dollars
All services include a shampoo except braided styles. Deposits are non-refundable and applied to your service total.
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Final pricing is confirmed at booking based on length, density, and hair added. Deposits are non-refundable and applied to your service total.
WHAT MICROLOCS ACTUALLY ARE
Small Locs, High Count, Different Maintenance
Microlocs are locs installed at a smaller size than traditional locs, with a higher count per head. They read as delicate, versatile, and grown-in even at shorter lengths. What people miss is that microlocs are a different maintenance category. They are maintained with interlocking, not palm rolling, and they follow a longer retie schedule.
Microloc Extensions
Length from Day One
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How it works: Extension hair matched to your texture is installed loc by loc, adding both loc count and length in one appointment.
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Best for: Clients who want microlocs but do not want to wait 2 to 3 years for length to grow out. Also for anyone starting the loc journey with shorter natural hair.
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Maintenance: Interlocking retie every 6 to 10 weeks. Not palm rolled.
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Trade-off: Highest install price, longest sit time. Extension hair still requires clean maintenance to blend seamlessly with new growth over time.
Microlocs Started from Your Own Hair
Grown-In Journey
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How it works: Twists, braids, or interlocks started at the root using only your natural hair.
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Best for: Clients patient enough to grow microlocs from scratch and wanting a fully natural texture from the start.
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Maintenance: Interlocking retie every 6 to 10 weeks after locking. Small palm rolling not recommended long term.
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Trade-off: Longer wait for length. Full maturity takes 8 to 18 months depending on hair texture.
WHO MICROLOC EXTENSIONS WORK FOR
Microloc Extensions Are Best For
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Clients wanting the delicate microloc look immediately, not in three years.
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Fine or thin hair that struggles with traditional loc weight.
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Clients transitioning from natural styles who want length without visible extensions.
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Anyone whose lifestyle needs the longer retie window (interlocking every 6 to 10 weeks vs palm rolling every 4 to 6).
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Loc clients wanting to change size or count without combing out and starting over.
When to Consider a Different Method
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Clients who want mature locs same day without extensions (instant locs may be a better fit).
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Clients hoping to grow their own hair to length rather than adding extension hair.
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Very active clients who want the lowest possible maintenance cost per year. Microlocs cost more per install and per retie.
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Clients unsure about the long-term commitment. Microlocs are difficult to reverse once mature.
AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
Living With Microloc Extensions
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Wash every 1 to 2 weeks with residue-free shampoo. Squeeze through, do not rub.
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Sleep on satin every night. Cotton pulls at extension hair and thins natural hair at the base.
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Do not palm roll your microlocs at home. They are interlocked, not palm rolled. Palm rolling on top of interlocking causes pilling and lumps.
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Light hydration only. Water mist and a scalp oil. Skip beeswax and heavy grease.
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Book retie at 6 to 10 weeks. Do not push past 12 weeks. Overdue microlocs mat at the base faster than traditional locs.
WHAT THE APPOINTMENT LOOKS LIKE
Five Steps, No Surprises
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Step 01: Consultation
Hair length, texture match, extension brand recommendation, loc count, and estimated install time. Sizing confirmed before hair is ordered. -
Step 02: Prep and Shampoo
Clean hair sets a clean install. Buildup addressed before we start. -
Step 03: Section and Part
Clean, symmetrical parts placed to sit flat under the install and grow out cleanly. Part placement determines how the finished style photographs and how it wears in year one. -
Step 04: Install
Extension hair installed loc by loc using the method that matches your texture. Consistent size, controlled tension, direction rotated to prevent grid patterns. -
Step 05: Finish and Plan
Fully finished before you leave. Aftercare walked through. First retie scheduled at 6 to 10 weeks.
Service Area
Microloc Clients Across Southwest Houston
Jae Stylez welcomes microloc clients from across the greater Houston area.
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Stafford: 630 Murphy Rd Ste 211 (home salon)
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Sugar Land: 10 minutes east via US-59
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Missouri City: 15 minutes via Highway 6
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Richmond: 15 minutes west via US-59
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Southwest Houston: 20 minutes via Beltway 8
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Manvel and Sienna: 25 minutes via Highway 6
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Microloc extension installs are a full-day appointment. Retie visits are shorter. Plan the drive, and plan the sit time.
FAQs
Straight Answers
Still stuck? Call (346) 377-7185 or send a message.
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Q1: What are microloc extensions?
Microloc extensions are small locs installed with extension hair matched to your texture. You leave with microlocs plus length in one appointment instead of waiting 2 to 3 years for microlocs to grow out.
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Q2: How much do microloc extensions cost?
Microloc extension pricing depends on loc count, extension hair length, and install time. Final pricing is confirmed at the $30 consultation. Reties are priced separately based on how many weeks since your last visit.
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Q3: How long does the appointment take?
Full microloc extension installs vary widely by loc count. Plan for a full-day appointment (6 to 10 hours). Micro loc reties run 1 to 3 hours depending on how overdue you are.
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Q4: Are microlocs the same as sisterlocks?
No. Sisterlocks is a trademarked system with proprietary tools, training, and a specific installation pattern. Microlocs is the general category of small locs, installed and maintained with interlocking. Both look similar. Different systems.
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Q5: How often do microlocs need maintenance?
Retie every 6 to 10 weeks. Slower growth stretches the window. Do not push past 12 weeks or matting starts at the base.
Q6: Can I switch from traditional locs to microlocs?
Not directly. Traditional locs are too large to convert to microlocs. If you want microlocs, you either need to comb out and start over, or grow out and cut off traditional locs at a length you can transition from. A consultation confirms the right path.
Q7: Can microloc extensions be washed?
Yes, and they should be. Wash every 1 to 2 weeks with a residue-free shampoo diluted in a bottle. Do not rub or scrub.
Q8: Will microloc extensions damage my natural hair?
Not when installed and maintained correctly. Damage happens from tension at the base, wrong hair choices, or skipping retie appointments. A good install feels secure, never painful.
Q9: How long do microloc extensions last?
Locs are permanent once mature. The extension hair blends into your natural loc over time as new growth catches up. Most clients keep microlocs long term with regular maintenance.
Q10: What kind of hair is used for extensions?
Texture-matched loc hair from reputable brands. Recommendations are given at the consultation based on your hair and desired look. Cheap hair sheds and reads plastic. Better hair costs more up front and lasts longer.
Q11: Can I get microloc extensions on short hair?
Yes, with a consultation. Your natural hair needs enough length to hold the extension securely, usually 2 to 4 inches minimum. Very short hair may need to grow out first.
Q12: Do you install microlocs for men?
Yes. Microloc extension services are offered for all clients regardless of gender. Same install method, same maintenance schedule.
STAFFORD · SUGAR LAND · MISSOURI CITY · RICHMOND · HOUSTON
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See live availability and lock in your install. First-time client, event styling, or converting from another protective style? Start with the 30-minute consultation.
630 Murphy Rd Ste 211, Stafford, TX 77477 · Tue–Thu until 7pm · Closed Sunday