I do both, but I interlock like every 3 months, and retwist every 6 weeks in between interlocking. My hair grows super fast this way. I have started my loc journey in sept 2017. And I love my hair!!!
Pros: Free Time, No Products Needed, Work Out Whenever, Minimal/No Build Up, Wash Your Hair More Often Cons: Possibly Interlock too tight, No Uniform Loc/Bumpy, Can Cause Thinning If Too Tight, Holes in Your Loc If You Interlock in the Same Spot Repeatedly, Time Consuming
I did starter locs with 2 strand twist and want to continue with palm roll as I heard interlock doesn’t allow your hair to swell. My hair is so fine and thin so very worried about this. People are telling me to start over but I have around 100 in my hair and really don’t want to. Should I just continue with interlock but do 2 point? What would you advise
I fell in love with interlocking. I found that twist method would only look good styled for two weeks. Then when I took the style done I had little stringy locs. The interlock looks much more full on me and my ends are curly. I don't mind the frizz since it looks so natural.
This video is on point. I love interlocking for the same reasons and the cons are definitely true! But one you mentioned about the "bumpy/wavey look, I actually like it🙈 lol
Does the wavy/ bumpy look go away with time? I have medium large locs and also did my first interlock due to unravelling as soon as the following day with retwisting. However, I quickly noticed the bumps after completing a few interlocks and wondered if this will go away with time.
If you’re experiencing a non uniformed look in your locks while interlocking, try evaluating your tension going forward. All of my interlocking clients have uniformed locks so I’ve never heard of a bumpy look until this video.
I interlock because I stay in the gym. However I now have a loctician because I was not properly interlocking some of my locs which caused me to have some of my locs repaired. Now that they have been repaired I now have my hair professionally done 1 every 10-12 weeks
I decided to interlock yesterday. I did half. Gonna finish the rest today. I keep retwisting with wax every month then eventually it just unravels and it’s a headache. Interlock is longer then retwisting but it’s so worth it.
You are so beautiful and you have some of the thickest hair I've ever seen. I've enjoyed your videos so much, they explain alot as to why I keep getting asked if my hair is loc'd. I've been rocking mini twists for almost a year and I'm thinking about interlocking it 😊
When I retwist it last every bit of 2 or 3 days at the most and then here comes the frizz (almost 3 months loc'd). Interlocking might take 4 hrs but it's worth it, it seems to last wayyy longer.
I thought about interlocking until I saw this video. I think I'll stick with retwisting. I love the look of it and don't want to do anything that could potentially damage my locs. But thanks for this video. It was extremely essential in assisting me with my decision. 😉
Love your locks ☺️ I also interlock mine every 8-10 weeks. Am I the only one who got distracted by the cute puppy at the end of the video? 🐶😃😃 ☺️ Looks like a ball of white fur 🤗
Thanks for sharing, very enlightening! I'm abt to start my loc journey for the 3rd time. I find interlocking to be less stressful on my scalp as opposed to retwisting/palm rolling.
I like your hair and you look beautiful. I started my loc journey with twist. I do my retest my hair and after three day my hair unraveled. I couldn’t wait to interlock them and I feel so happy and free. I think all the cons for interlock stated is not that of cons I believe. It’s depends on very individual. I am embracing my interlock I think is the best thing I am doing to my locs journey. Thank you for the video ❤️
This was help for me. I leave a little space between my roots and the locs when interlock. I don’t touch front edges as much because I’m scared of traction.
4 years locked and I interlocked once about 2 years ago. Biggest pro to me, other than aforementioned, is I go long periods in between retwists and my new newgrowth tends to stray. Interlocking allowed me to incorporate all the newgrowth into my locs. Con, the knot that is still visible about 6 inches away from my scalp.
Unfortunately interlocking wasn’t for me it caused a lot of damage to my Locs and I didn’t like the flat look it gave them. I’ve had my Locs for many many years now so I have been through lots of changes in terms of techniques etc. I don’t retwist as much as I used to preferring semi free-forming so my Locs has breaks from manipulation. This has worked best for me I also workout 🏋🏽♂️ so my retwist don’t last hence why I Semi Freeform most of the time. For me less is more....I do understand why some people choose interlocking yours look great! 👌🏾 thanks for sharing. 😊
I loved your video very helful. I dont use either . i have crocheted my locs at 4 months locked n palmed rolled maybe twice. Over all Ive just let it kinda freeform. Im 7.5 months locked. But im thinking of trying one. Tu for the info
Debating if I want to start my journey off interlocking since I like to work out😩 I retwist my son’s & its beautiful, I just have to do it a little more than I thought...so idk which one I want to do on my hair yet 😩😩 Anyways, thanks for sharing, your locs are beautiful✨❤️
@@Joylug I'm not even sure if 60 is the right number. Lol I need to have someone else count them. It might be helpful for you too bc I feel like I double counted some.
Very informative thank you i was curious about interlocking because going to the gym i feel the need to WASH my hair every time but the last part about the direction got me scared now lol sooo maybe i will when I’m not rushing not trying to ruin my hair.
Thank you for this info.!! What's the difference in the way 2 pt. 3 pt and 4 pt rotations look? Is 1 fuller or fluffier than the others? Which rotation is best for 4C, 4B hair types?
I'm at the starter loc stage and have I interlocked. I started getting horrible frizz, 2 weeks after I interlocked. It almost looks like it's going to come undone it's so frizzy lol. Is this normal? None have come down yet and my next interlock is in 2 weeks.
Frizz in the beginning stage of locs is pretty normal. But if you feel it’s looking frizzier than normal then I would suggest wrapping those loose hairs around the loc until they get a bit more accustomed to being in there new style. Hope that helps... best of luck to you😊
I started my first set interlocking... i never wanted to but I thought it would be best for my hair... of course I took them out because I never really wanted it lol... This time I’m going with two strand twists and palm rolling from there... I love how palm rolling looks and I’ll just deal with the initial struggles... Imo interlocking looks tight all the time and have a textured look that I didn’t want.
If you have been maintaining by retwisting, I would just continue to retwist. they will eventually loc. I have a few that haven’t locd. Just be patient. It’s not a good idea to keep switching from interlock to retwist...it could weaken the loc.
@@KailaJ My mom started mine interlocked two strand twist yesterday, She pulled it to tight at the root. And I'm afraid it might create holes in it, Should i take them out and start over?
I started my loc journey 4 months ago && every time I go to retwist my locs I start to get this little fat part towards the roots of my hair. I want to color my locs but I’m scared of damaging them. I still have very virgin locs in the front on the rim so I try not to wash too aggressively but nothing I’ve been trying has been helping. Can you advise me on what I could do??
Thank you for being so clear! I have been researching interlocking for a few years. After 9 years of palm rolling in going to interlock my dreads! My sister will be ok with this method. Normal a retwist would take me 3-5 hours. I ll have to time interlocking. Thank you!! 😁😁👍
2 point - from the top then through the side (same side) 3 point - easiest to think of a triangle. This is my fave. 4 point - north to south, east to west, s to n and then w to e 😊
At what point did you switch from retwisting to interlocking? I’m starting locs with twists but I think I will prefer the interlocking method over retwisting.
If u go to a new person can she tell which direction the last person went when u get a fresh retwist? I'm going to a new stylist soon I don't want any holes in my lox. I'm 8 months in interlocks only i don't like the Afro look with the new growth with palm rolling lol
It use to hurt me a lot I am very tender headed so it use to hurt for a week long! 😭 But I go to my loctian every other month now and it doesn’t hurt like that anymore. I highly recommend it if you find the right person to do your hair. Unless you do it yourself.
I do both, but I interlock like every 3 months, and retwist every 6 weeks in between interlocking. My hair grows super fast this way. I have started my loc journey in sept 2017. And I love my hair!!!
Pros:
Free Time, No Products Needed, Work Out Whenever, Minimal/No Build Up, Wash Your Hair More Often
Cons:
Possibly Interlock too tight, No Uniform Loc/Bumpy, Can Cause Thinning If Too Tight, Holes in Your Loc If You Interlock in the Same Spot Repeatedly, Time Consuming
If I forget where I left off with my 2pt rotations, I go diagonal then return to my 2 pt rotations. guaranteed no holes.
Thank you so much for this tip!!
I did starter locs with 2 strand twist and want to continue with palm roll as I heard interlock doesn’t allow your hair to swell. My hair is so fine and thin so very worried about this. People are telling me to start over but I have around 100 in my hair and really don’t want to. Should I just continue with interlock but do 2 point? What would you advise
I fell in love with interlocking. I found that twist method would only look good styled for two weeks. Then when I took the style done I had little stringy locs. The interlock looks much more full on me and my ends are curly. I don't mind the frizz since it looks so natural.
This video is on point. I love interlocking for the same reasons and the cons are definitely true! But one you mentioned about the "bumpy/wavey look, I actually like it🙈 lol
Thanks! I actually like the bumpy/wavy look as well. But it is a complaint I hear often from people who interlock.
Does the wavy/ bumpy look go away with time? I have medium large locs and also did my first interlock due to unravelling as soon as the following day with retwisting. However, I quickly noticed the bumps after completing a few interlocks and wondered if this will go away with time.
If you’re experiencing a non uniformed look in your locks while interlocking, try evaluating your tension going forward. All of my interlocking clients have uniformed locks so I’ve never heard of a bumpy look until this video.
@@jayw725 where are you located?
I do it twice a year, no lumps
I interlock because I stay in the gym. However I now have a loctician because I was not properly interlocking some of my locs which caused me to have some of my locs repaired. Now that they have been repaired I now have my hair professionally done 1 every 10-12 weeks
Thanks for being so informative. You’re honestly is impeccable as is your hair, makeup; well, just over all. Keep the updates coming, please. TFS.
I appreciate your kind words, thank you 😊
I decided to interlock yesterday. I did half. Gonna finish the rest today. I keep retwisting with wax every month then eventually it just unravels and it’s a headache. Interlock is longer then retwisting but it’s so worth it.
You are so beautiful and you have some of the thickest hair I've ever seen. I've enjoyed your videos so much, they explain alot as to why I keep getting asked if my hair is loc'd. I've been rocking mini twists for almost a year and I'm thinking about interlocking it 😊
Thank You! I'm glad you are enjoying my videos. If you get your twists interlocked, let me know how it goes😊
When I retwist it last every bit of 2 or 3 days at the most and then here comes the frizz (almost 3 months loc'd). Interlocking might take 4 hrs but it's worth it, it seems to last wayyy longer.
I thought about interlocking until I saw this video. I think I'll stick with retwisting. I love the look of it and don't want to do anything that could potentially damage my locs. But thanks for this video. It was extremely essential in assisting me with my decision. 😉
I interlocked once 2 years ago and the knot is still visible in contrast to 4 years of palm-rolled.
This was very help. I love how clear your tips are I have an understanding now.😊
Love your locks ☺️ I also interlock mine every 8-10 weeks.
Am I the only one who got distracted by the cute puppy at the end of the video? 🐶😃😃 ☺️ Looks like a ball of white fur 🤗
Thanks for sharing, very enlightening! I'm abt to start my loc journey for the 3rd time. I find interlocking to be less stressful on my scalp as opposed to retwisting/palm rolling.
I love this video. You got straight to the point. I’m thinking of locing my hair but I have very soft hair
I have Sisterlocs so I’m stuck interlocking. Definitely right about the gym piece though, so easy going to work out.
I like your hair and you look beautiful. I started my loc journey with twist. I do my retest my hair and after three day my hair unraveled. I couldn’t wait to interlock them and I feel so happy and free. I think all the cons for interlock stated is not that of cons I believe. It’s depends on very individual. I am embracing my interlock I think is the best thing I am doing to my locs journey. Thank you for the video ❤️
Good points... I will say, for me anyhow, when I do interlock (every 4-6?) months, I do 3 points instead of 4.. works for me 🤟🏿
This was help for me. I leave a little space between my roots and the locs when interlock. I don’t touch front edges as much because I’m scared of traction.
Great video! Helpful tips! I’m good with retwisting my locs! You’re such a beautiful woman btw! I’ll keep following for more tips!
Great video and beautifully stated.
Yes- that’s all fine and good, but can we talk about this eye look?? Lol! TFS!
Excellent video. Very helpful.
Cute style. I still re twist but I still like to gain info on interlocking.
Thanks! I'm the same way. I like to know about both methods🤷🏽♀️
omg, we went to middle school together. you look so amazing 🤗
Omg!!!! I remember you😊. Hope all is well!!!
I like to interlock my hair.
4 years locked and I interlocked once about 2 years ago. Biggest pro to me, other than aforementioned, is I go long periods in between retwists and my new newgrowth tends to stray. Interlocking allowed me to incorporate all the newgrowth into my locs. Con, the knot that is still visible about 6 inches away from my scalp.
They not doing it right
Unfortunately interlocking wasn’t for me it caused a lot of damage to my Locs and I didn’t like the flat look it gave them. I’ve had my Locs for many many years now so I have been through lots of changes in terms of techniques etc. I don’t retwist as much as I used to preferring semi free-forming so my Locs has breaks from manipulation. This has worked best for me I also workout 🏋🏽♂️ so my retwist don’t last hence why I Semi Freeform most of the time. For me less is more....I do understand why some people choose interlocking yours look great! 👌🏾 thanks for sharing. 😊
I loved your video very helful. I dont use either . i have crocheted my locs at 4 months locked n palmed rolled maybe twice. Over all Ive just let it kinda freeform. Im 7.5 months locked. But im thinking of trying one. Tu for the info
i love listening to you. and i love your advices.
Debating if I want to start my journey off interlocking since I like to work out😩 I retwist my son’s & its beautiful, I just have to do it a little more than I thought...so idk which one I want to do on my hair yet 😩😩 Anyways, thanks for sharing, your locs are beautiful✨❤️
I literally just got done today interlocking my boyfriend a I starter locks. AND BOYYYY that was definitely time consuming.
That's why I'm happy I only have 60 locs to deal with. Lol
Mine are small but I didn’t even count maybe I should
@@Joylug I'm not even sure if 60 is the right number. Lol I need to have someone else count them. It might be helpful for you too bc I feel like I double counted some.
I was gonna start interlocking but i like the uniform retwist look even though my retwist last only 2 months
I love your hair and eyebrows! #LifeGoals
Very informative thank you i was curious about interlocking because going to the gym i feel the need to WASH my hair every time but the last part about the direction got me scared now lol sooo maybe i will when I’m not rushing not trying to ruin my hair.
Help, my locs are very small and I fear that Retwisting will ultimately thin my locs. I’m thinking about interlocking
I am a #newsubscriber that loves my Sisterlocks. I was forced to retighten my Sisterlocks and I do not want to do that again, any time soon.
Hey! how many locs do you have? My appointment is this weekend and I’m going for a look like yours. I’m actually a little nervous but excited
Very informative thank you!
At what length should your hair be when you are considering starting hair locs with either method>
I would suggest starting locs on hair that is an inch or longer for best results.
@@KailaJ Okay, thanks! I really like how your hair turned out.
Question what did you start off your hair with?
Good info!
Thanks!
Thank you so much, most informative on this topic yet. Funny, who did you think pee'd in the corner, your dog?😄
Thank you for this info.!!
What's the difference in the way 2 pt.
3 pt and 4 pt rotations look? Is 1 fuller or fluffier than the others? Which rotation is best for 4C, 4B hair types?
Interlocking is great for swimming 🏊
I'm at the starter loc stage and have I interlocked. I started getting horrible frizz, 2 weeks after I interlocked. It almost looks like it's going to come undone it's so frizzy lol. Is this normal? None have come down yet and my next interlock is in 2 weeks.
Frizz in the beginning stage of locs is pretty normal. But if you feel it’s looking frizzier than normal then I would suggest wrapping those loose hairs around the loc until they get a bit more accustomed to being in there new style. Hope that helps... best of luck to you😊
I started my first set interlocking... i never wanted to but I thought it would be best for my hair... of course I took them out because I never really wanted it lol... This time I’m going with two strand twists and palm rolling from there... I love how palm rolling looks and I’ll just deal with the initial struggles... Imo interlocking looks tight all the time and have a textured look that I didn’t want.
Your dog looked like a mic cover at first lol
😂😂😂
Do a two strand twist tutorial!
You mean like a twist out?
Yeaa
Sure I can film that....never tried it on my locs before. I’ll start experimenting ....I’ll have it up soon🤗
@@KailaJ I'll be on the look out
I’m almost 7 months into my loc journey and I have 5-6 locs that haven’t loc’d would you suggest I interlock just those or should I do my entire head
If you have been maintaining by retwisting, I would just continue to retwist. they will eventually loc. I have a few that haven’t locd. Just be patient. It’s not a good idea to keep switching from interlock to retwist...it could weaken the loc.
Can i go from retwisting to interlocking
Can you retwist your interlocks after 8 weeks and then the next 8 weeks you interlock you hair?
@@DMOLISH thank you
I always interlocked my hair and then wash my hair
Can you switch from twisting to interlocking? Will that look weird?
You can switch between twisting and interlocking but the loc may become weakened or damage
@@KailaJ My mom started mine interlocked two strand twist yesterday, She pulled it to tight at the root. And I'm afraid it might create holes in it, Should i take them out and start over?
I started my loc journey 4 months ago && every time I go to retwist my locs I start to get this little fat part towards the roots of my hair. I want to color my locs but I’m scared of damaging them. I still have very virgin locs in the front on the rim so I try not to wash too aggressively but nothing I’ve been trying has been helping. Can you advise me on what I could do??
Thank you for being so clear! I have been researching interlocking for a few years. After 9 years of palm rolling in going to interlock my dreads! My sister will be ok with this method. Normal a retwist would take me 3-5 hours. I ll have to time interlocking. Thank you!! 😁😁👍
What's the difference between a 2 point and 3 and 4 rotations?
i do 2 point cant see a difference between them
2 point - from the top then through the side (same side)
3 point - easiest to think of a triangle. This is my fave.
4 point - north to south, east to west, s to n and then w to e
😊
You are Gorgeous!!!
Thank you!
At what point did you switch from retwisting to interlocking? I’m starting locs with twists but I think I will prefer the interlocking method over retwisting.
Tashira Robbins from the videos i think she always interlocked.
Jessica B. Ok thanks! Idk why I thought she initially retwisted and then switched.
Hey Tashira, Jessica is right... I’ve always interlocked🤗
Kaila J thank you 😊 your hair is beautiful
You’re welcome!
I thought letting it air dry creates mold🤔
I didn’t experience any mold but I make sure my hair is completely dry before I go to bed
I hear that you should not put locks in or do reti on dry hair. So you spritz it with rose water, distilled or tap? Or do I need something else
If u go to a new person can she tell which direction the last person went when u get a fresh retwist? I'm going to a new stylist soon I don't want any holes in my lox. I'm 8 months in interlocks only i don't like the Afro look with the new growth with palm rolling lol
Most times the loctician should be able to tell (they may feel a Y in the last direction that they interlocked...it’s hard to explain🙈)
I'm tenderheaded, does interlocking hurt?😏
If done too tight or not with the right size tool then yes
It use to hurt me a lot I am very tender headed so it use to hurt for a week long! 😭
But I go to my loctian every other month now and it doesn’t hurt like that anymore. I highly recommend it if you find the right person to do your hair. Unless you do it yourself.
Are you single?