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ALL About INTERLOCKING Locs (+ Does It Cause THINNING??) | Dreadlock Q&A

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All your questions answered about my recent loc interlocking session on my medium length dreadlocks! Any more questions? Feel free to comment down below.
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I finally decided to get my medium length locs interlocked for the first time! Here is the full tutorial featuring a small tool called the Dreadlocks Interlocking Needle for only $1.99 (not sponsored)
For so long I have retwisted my own locs myself with a few clips and a twisting product (lately I have ditched the tools and products except oil). The reason for this is because I have found comfort in twisting the roots of my dreadlocks and I have been a little fearful with interlocking my own hair.
Today my mom Velvet Lox is interlocking my locs in order to tighten my locs instead of retwisting.
PROS
1. Interlocking locs last longer
2. Great for active lifestyles
3. Hair stays neat
CONS
1. Takes a long time to do
2. Makes it difficult to comb out locs if you plan to in the future
3. Very intense! You must know what you are doing or you may damage your locs.
4. Expensive to get installed by a professional (I googled some prices and the interlocking method can go anywhere from $300 to $600 - some locticians charge per length of hair)
Overall my experience was very pleasant! The installation was completely pain-free and did not feel tight at the base at all. It did take 2 hours tho lol But with the right company and much patience, you should be fine.
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@naturalcurls4life576 4 года назад

If you decide to switch to interlocking, you might want to apply the 2 point rotation. The only reason I say this is, you are always saying you want thicker locs. The 4 point rotation will give you a tighter/smaller loc. I am an interlocker and I love it. I use the 4 point rotation but I want smaller locs. Just an FYI.

@DarlingEphraim 4 года назад

NaturalCurls4Life This is good to know! I desire thick locs and interlocking is the best method for me but I was afraid that it would make my locs skinny. So I will stick to the 2 point rotation. Thank you!!

@BrittneyChristina 4 года назад

NaturalCurls4Life Thanks for this! Just to be sure that means to do only left and right or up and down 🧐

@naturalcurls4life576 4 года назад

@@BrittneyChristina No, you need to go from side to up or down. Just continue to do the same side and stick with either up or down. Ex. Right side, down, right side, down. Or left side up, left side up. Does that make sense?

@naturalcurls4life576 4 года назад

@@DarlingEphraim Glad I could help.

@shamere1993 3 года назад

@@naturalcurls4life576 yours still look nice and thick I would not have guessed 4 point 🙂

@chayah_luv 4 года назад

I interloc and I use the 2 point rotation because it's not so compact and it fills out. That way my locs look the same throughout. Don't do it to tight or to close to the scalp because it will cause weak spaces, holes, thinning.

@Kaymaylaah 3 года назад

I’m 15months loc’d and I initially started with palm rolling because I wanted thicker locs. But I also workout often and my palm rolling never lasted so I switched to interlocking around 6-7 months in my journey and do a 2 point rotation. It’s a difference bt my locs have stayed the same size just a bit more compact and I love that I can wash my hair weekly without issues!

@kimwalker3185 4 года назад

In the past I went a loctitian to have my locs interlocked every 6-8 weeks. Over the last year I have transitioned to semi-freeforming, doing no manipulation for 6 months (so proud of my myself). Finally, I felt that my edges may become damaged if I don't loosely interlock them. And, then after my last wash, I loosely interlocked my whole head just because I can. It's so freeing to follow no real rules, but your own inner guidance.

@Kossimaa 4 года назад

I've been locked for a year and 4 months. I interlock and I have thick locs. You just don't have to interlock often. I've interlocked three times throughout my journey and its awesome.

@sandrak2803 3 года назад

What rotation method do you use?

@epiphany5653 2 года назад

@@sandrak2803 If you want thick locs, use the 2 point rotation no more than once every 2 months.

@TatianaVictoria 4 года назад

I started my locs with two strand twists and have been maintaining with interlocking since the beginning. I tried palm rolling once and it lasted 3 days 😂 so I’m sticking to interlocking. For the first 3 months of my starter locs I interlocked every month. I feel like my hair was growing at such a rapid pace (or slippage). Now I do every 2 months.

@bowalker7363 4 года назад

Hi, i was wondering if interlocking grows your hair or make them shorter?

@TatianaVictoria 4 года назад

Shan Jacobs palm rolling definitely makes you see your length faster. Interlocking made my hair shrink up but I didn’t mind

@bowalker7363 4 года назад

@@TatianaVictoria ok , thank you.

@mishaytv 4 года назад

I currently have sisterlocks and retighten every six weeks. If you wait too long you weaken your hair with sisterlocks because of the small root base. It will also take forever to retighten. When I had traditional locs, after 3 years of palm rolling I switched to interlocking (2 pt.) because I exercise and it was a God send. I kept the neat appearance that works for me. Again, no thinning, no difference on the lock pattern as they matured, etc. People get locs and get overly concerned. Basically what messes your hair up loose messes it up locked: unnecessary chemicals, poor diet, lack of hydration, pulling your hair too tight, over manipulation, excess heat. We should expect our hair to flourish just like any other hair that is well cared for. We also shouldn't spend excess amounts of time worrying about anything, including our hair because that's likely why that person's hair is thinning 😂.

@stephaniebell8976 4 года назад

Good info, you make some great points

@reekrodriqguez6552 4 года назад

So do the locs thicken up?

@mishaytv 4 года назад

@@reekrodriqguez6552 They thicken a bit overtime but how much depends on the density and texture of the person.

@reekrodriqguez6552 4 года назад

The Stovers Oh that’s cool lol, I was worried that they’ll just stay that size as they was when they’re interlocked. But my hair is kinda thick, you’ll think they’ll get bigger?

@mishaytv 4 года назад

@@reekrodriqguez6552 everyone's hair is so unique only time will truly tell.

@rozepetals4267 4 года назад

I have interlocked throughout my hair after palm roll but I mainly palm roll and only interlock the perimeter now.....You can definitely tell the difference because it is going to be skinnier in that area because it is more compact. I prob will never interlock my whole head again because my locks are already thin but will continue doing the perimeter. I use a crochet latch and do only a 2 point rotation so it wont be too skinny.

@rtucker126 4 года назад

I started my journey retwisting and I currently interlock. I’m 20 months locd and I interlock every 2 to 3 months. I do a 2 pt rotation. I have not experienced any thinning. As with anything you have to not over do it.

@DesireeMarie 4 года назад

💕 Q: Have you ever interlocked? What was YOUR experience?

@DesireeMarie 4 года назад

Amoureuse oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that. I would definitely recommend palm rolling over interlocking. To each his own for sure

@amethystsugar7411 4 года назад

I tried it and didn't like it. I switched to palm rolling. I might try again when my locs are longer and more mature.

@jennifer_loves_8766 4 года назад

I have my locs for 4 years now and I started and self maintain them by interlocking... that's the method for me but a severe scalp issues and need to wash my hair at the drop of a dime sometimes.... I dont have any issues with thinning.... palm rolling can cause thinning just as much as interlocking would if you do either too often

@DionnWilliams 3 года назад

You look like Holly Robinson Pete

@alicia4002 4 года назад

I probably interlocked my hair 2 times throughout my 6 year loc journey. To me, the hair just does not fall naturally when I do so and honestly I'm okay with not retwisting... if too much of my loose hairs start to come out of the loc, I just wrap the hairs around itself

@indigotrini 4 года назад

I have sisterlocks for 10 yrs and I use a reverse 4 pattern. I retighten my edges every 6 weeks instead of 4, It really helps with preserving them.

@wendeesway8296 Месяц назад

I am almost 3 years in and I interloc every 8 weeks. Once or twice a year is crazy. My locs are very healthy and not thinning.

@LoveHeavenly 4 года назад

This seems to be better for those that want or have smaller/thinner locs. This wouldn't work for my locs 'cause I want them thick plus I fear holes, and thinning. I will still with regular retwist. Thanks for the video and information from Desiree and those that commented below.

@2joie 4 года назад

I have never interlocked and I am sure I won't. My locs are thin and don't even need retwisting that much. Your locs are looking great!!

@vudeauxdoll6139 4 года назад

I have not interlocked my hair. However, I have interlocked my daughters the beginning of her journey. The same thing happened with @Amoureuse happened to my daughters hair. It started thinning and you can definitely tell the difference between palm rolling and interlocking . Her hair is waist length after 10 years with locs. (She’s had 6 cuts during this time)

@dannyhillzworld 3 года назад

What do you mean by 6 cut

@vudeauxdoll6139 3 года назад

@@dannyhillzworld my daughter had 6 hair cuts. Went from middle back to shoulder length. We let her hair grow out all school year then give her a haircut in the summer.

@dannyhillzworld 3 года назад

Ok I understand now,anyways you beautiful,are you single?

@aaliaali6370 3 года назад

Hi, grear video ❤❤ i have a question.. can u tell the difference between where tou retwist and where you did this retie? Is it thinner or the same size? (Now that that part is grown out and matured.) Thanks for your response or anyone that can help

@johndavis7875 4 года назад

U are pretty! Don’t let doubt creep in and ruin a pretty face! Nice shirt! 🇺🇸❤️

@nadinecheriscar85 3 года назад

On my second set of locs. They're thicker than the first set. I interlocked after palm rolling about once or twice within 2 months. My hair is soft and unravels sometimes thats why I interlocked. But does anyone know if the interlocked parts of the dread thicken overtime? I dont have thin locks i have about 85-90 of them. The palm rolled part of my hair is thick but I see the interlocked parts are still compact. I'm thinking about going back to palm rolling

@sandrak2803 3 года назад

What rotation method did you use cause if you used the 4 or 3pt, that may be the reason why it’s compact. Try interlocking on dry hair and use the 2pt method

@DeJa2001 4 года назад

I use to interlock my locs every month now I interlock every 2 months. My locs are small

@cannsmith750 4 года назад

Try only interlocking every 3 months or so. It will cause thinning at the root.

@DeJa2001 4 года назад

@@cannsmith750 Maybe I'll try every 3 months at a later time idk if I'll be patient enough to able to wait 3 months just yet but for now I'm stick to every 2 months. Some people can't do every 3 months because all of our growth rates are different.

@Divestedpinoyasawa 4 года назад

Set Apart Princess I retighten every 2 months as well. If I go 3 months the new growth is just too much and my new growth likes to grow away from the loc.

@MsAfrocomb1 4 года назад

Yep, I have mini locs and every 2 months is sufficient for me, any longer I sense I'll have problems.

@DeJa2001 4 года назад

@@Divestedpinoyasawa Yeah I don't think I wanna deal with all that growth just yet lol especially when it comes to the locs to my edges I be having alot of growth around my edges I have soft hair around my edges and it's very curly.

@nyae1412 2 года назад

Wow! You look just like Holly Robinson Pete

@kaneshap.6146 4 года назад

If you interloc again, the point of the smaller loop it to put your hair in and secure it. So you don't have to constantly reattach it to the tool like your mom was doing. I hope that made any sense. Lol

@kaneshap.6146 4 года назад

Nevermind! People already said that in the video, my bad! Lol

@Dcthetruth85 3 года назад

Edit NVM you answered my question in the video.

@EssenceofGod5657 4 года назад

Hey Des.. Great vid as always....I have interlocked the front locks with this set as they have been unraveling..not sure if I will continue or semi freeform..❤️✌🏾 & blessings

@lindaclark1875 4 года назад

R u going to continue the interlocking method once your roots grow out.?

@DeJa2001 4 года назад

She explained that already in her video towards the end.

@oneilparker7545 3 года назад

Does interlock make your hair thicker?

@eparker 3 года назад

People tell me all kinds of folly. "YuH dwEdz wIlL sTaRt to pOooOp." LMAO. They are thick, sexy and soild. I retwist twice a year. When I hit my 4 month mark my roots start to get frizzy but its managable until I hit 6 months. I don't like combing my hair at all lol I love my locs.

@johannaflores8332 4 года назад

Thanks for another great video! What lipstick are you wearing?

@its.dayday__ 4 года назад

I started my hair with instant locs (I have 4a hair) and the loctician interlocked the roots. I was upset because I wanted it palm rolled (she didn’t ask). Now I self maintain them (been like 4 months) and I palm roll. Can you make a video about confidence with starter/shorter locs? lol today at work I’d exudes to wear a wig because the air is cold in Miami and my hair was feeling dry. I love my locs so much. Today my boss told me “oh I love your hair today. It looks way better than the little stickies.” I wasn’t offended because I couldn’t care less about people’s opinion on MY hair. But I know it’s hard for other people, females specifically, may feel uncomfortable with shorter locs.

@kingslayer4162 3 года назад

You got a IG? just trying to see what they look like now 11 months later.

@selenemiller9976 3 года назад

Not little stickies 😭🤪🙄😐

@selenemiller9976 3 года назад

Hoooow cheeky is that 🤦🏽‍♀️

@teammyheart4jesus_miriamor272 Год назад

Hello, I couldn’t find your other channel can you put the link in the comment section. Thank you

@honeybadza3884 4 года назад

I need advice guys. I have a little under 500 braidlocs which I started a few months ago. I've interlocked my hair 3 times, myself. On quite a number of locks, even the bigger ones, the interlocked new growth will end up being super skinny compared to the actual lock. Is that normal? Is that skinny part gonna expand? Am I retying it too tight? Are those locs gonna snap off. It's happened with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th rotation. I'm getting kinda nervous.

@naturalcurls4life576 3 года назад

Just watch some video of people who regularly interlock so you can see what the locs look like after interlocking on a regular basis. I have been interlocking from the beginning of my journey and people still tell me my locs are thick. However, I have coarse thick hair anyway.

@kingslayer4162 3 года назад

Got my hair interlock to starting my dreads like two weeks ago and got them braided after. Just wanna know how long should I leave the braids in? and my hair like 6,7 inches,