How To Interlock Your Own Hair (2 point rotation)
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
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I show you how to interlock your own hair in this loc video. I started my locs with small box braids, and maintain them via interlocking. I installed my locs and self maintain them. Which loc tool do I use? I have used the EasyLoc Hair Tool since being loc'd (now more than 18 months loc'd).
I have tried the 2 point rotation, 3 point rotation, and 4 point rotation. In this video I explain 3 reasons why I use the interlocking method that I use.
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Wow, I am so happy I found this video. I've been doing so much research on maintaining my locs. And heard interlocking was the best method. But all those north, south, east west, one,two, buckle my shoe was just sooooo confusing. Thank you thank you thank you. I am a new subscriber!! As your video gave me life and hope!!
🤣😂 Thanks! 😊 I'm happy to help.
😂😂😂Totally agree!
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Thank you so much. I will be using your two directions method. I was getting so frustrated because I was determined to take care of my hair.I am 65 years old, and I am so grateful that you took your time to help us that are locking. I started my locs with about 170 plaits. I tried once before and gave up. This time, I am one month in and still determined. Thank you.
Thank you for highlighting this 2 point rotation! I have often thought that this rotation better serves fine haired locked naturals than the tighter 3 and 4 point rotations. People tend to think the the 4 point is the holy grail for rotations and it is not particularly if you have fine hair. it creates such a tight loc that your hair can't expand enough to give your locs a fuller look. Please keep highlighting the 2 point! I absolutely think that for some DIY lockers this rotation will decrease a lot of frustrations with the looks of their locs.
Dee George Thanks! I have somewhat fine hair & I agree that the 2 point rotation allows the loc to expand more for a fuller look. I appreciate your comment. 😊
This makes sense! I'm going to try it. Thank you for sharing.
Dee George I totally agree!!! This just saved my arms some torture 😩😂😂 my hair is fine and wish my locs looked fuller and I think this will do the trick and allow me to retighten my hair in a couple hrs
That’s a very good point. I have microlocks and they have become thinner with the 4 pt rotations. I want them thicker without combining.
Plus, this is faster. Lol
I use a 4 pts rotation and my hair is fine. You just need to take your time and dont pull the rotations tight. Interlocking saved me as my retwists always came down the next day. I'm till able to keep my thickness.
This is the best loc video I've seen so far. You have been the only one I've seen that actually doesn't do too much confusing commentary or rambling. I can actually see what you are doing and how you started. Thank you so much.
I'm in the process of researching locs. Trying to see if I want them, when I want them what type do I want and all that. So many of the videos I've been finding are 11 to 25 minutes long and in the end I still don't have any new information lol Yours is to the point and informative.
Keesh Rose Thanks! I'm so glad I could help. 😊
I'm telling you! I'm doing the same thing right now but I know I want them, I'm just trying to see the best way to start and maintain them and I'm seeing so many videos. Some are only nine or so minutes long, I watch them on x2 speed and they still take ages to get to the point 😂 The only good thing about watching those videos fast is that when I get near the end and realise they said a lot but didn't really say anything, at least I haven't wasted as much time 😂
Great info.
I remember everyone use to say don't end the loc rotation on north or south.
I never believed that.
It lay better when it ends on south which is going down.
4 years after you made the video and I'm so glad I found it. Thank you so much 🥰 I love the fact that your videos is short and to the point. And you just made this retightening process so much simpler.
After watching some interlocking videos I was about to give up on starting a sisterlocks journey. But the way you make it seems much more reasonable for me
Hi, I want to start my dreadlocks, and out of all the videos I watched yours gave me the greatest inspiration.
Thanks! 😊 Glad to help!
I’ve been maintaining my own Sisterlocks for the last two years. No training, just RUclips vids. Today, on a whim, I wondered if I could just do a 2pt rotation. Found your video and look it there... you can! This just made my whole year 😂
Glad I could help! 😊
Erica i have very small locs,often mistaken for sister locs.. can u(we) use the same interlockimg tool used in this video?
Thank you...the 2 point looks so much easier to do and just as good
I also like the 2pt because it makes for a softer loc, I find 4pt and up makes firm locs like if you loced from braids but 2pt makes a softer loc similar to locing from 2strandtwist. It has more squish factor, which I like.
@pheonixphire: does this "softer squishier" 2 pt. rotation lock remain as lightweight as 3 or 4 point rotation locks? That's what I had when I had SL, and they were never heavy.
Thank you so much for this video. One of my professions is a cosmetologist and I've been teaching my sister and my older daughter how to do this I myself am on a loc journey. I started from a shaved head and three years growing. My older daughter likes to use this method that you've shown I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one that does this method I've tried the other ones, the 3 and 4 points and we stopped that years ago and just do 2 points and it works.
Thank you again
DD Antonio Thanks! Glad to help! 😊
Nice video. I have enjoyed my natural hair the most with self-started braidlocs. I’m one year locked. I washed when I wanted, interlocked when I could. Went to the salon when I could spare a few quid. My best hair days are here.
This is so helpful.. my daughter had autism and this is easier than retwisting her locs.
I am SO happy that I found this video. Your locks are gorgeous and you give me SO MUCH hope! My interlocks were installed on September 21, 2016. I went to my appointments with my loctician faithfully until I realized that I was going to be moving next year and after doing a search, I realized that the prices were MUCH higher than what I wanted to pay, PLUS I am leery about my hair. I decided to experiment with retightening my own locks with the 2 point rotation, because I CRAVE simplicity. It looks awesome as of right now. I guess time will tell as the locks grow out whether or not I am doing everything right. My loctician was very supportive of my decision and has offered to be there for me is I need her. Thanks for the video!
Thank you so much!!! I got locs installed last Christmas and did my first retwist in January with palm rolling. Palm rolling looks sleek but doesn't last and I love how interlocking doesn't show much scalp after a retwist. Now I can confidently interloc my hair
Wonderful! I'm glad you found what works for you. 😊
I’ve been using the 3 point rotation for the last year and a half, now I’m switching to the 2 point. I’ve always wanted to, but wasn’t sure how it would look over time. You just took my fear away. Thank you for this beautiful tutorial! I subbed! Peace and Love to you ❤️❤️❤️
- Just saved my arse during this lockdown. You are a saint - so simple and easy to follow. Thank you xx
Glad you found it helpful! 😊 You can find more details in part 2 on the same topic. ruclips.net/video/d_ILmPG-GHQ/видео.html
Of all the videos I have seen I like yours the best!
Naturally Gifted Thanks! 😊
Me too more detailed
Me too
I agree with you she's the best
My loctition did the 4 point rotation on me and with my fine hair, it was painful. I’m going to highly suggest the 2 point rotation on my next visit or I’m going to do it myself. This seems so much easier and less painful. Thanks for this video.
I’m glad I found this video, normally at the shop it’s 4 way. But if they’re booked I have to do it my self and this video helps.
I use the 2 & 3 pt rotations. Depending on how much new growth I have. My hair tends to grow uneven, in a month I have some locs where I only need 1 -2 point rotation, but other locs need several rotations. I just retightened 3 weeks ago, and some locs already need multiple rotations and some need none. But loving the journey!!!!!! Great video. Your hair is progressing well.
choczRN 187 Thanks so much for watching! 😊 I have only a few spots that grow faster than the rest. I just do 2 rotations on those, lol. Or I will occasionally create a 3rd point and go in from an angle so I don't go through the same hole twice, yet still have the loc pointing down at an angle.
Thanks so much. You are very straight forward with a cheerful personality. I just started my locs after being seven years natural. I decided to commit to this style because I’m so tired of trying to grow my hair & keep it protected & maintained. It grows and breaks over and over. Anyway, I call myself re-twisting yesterday & the back roots are already loose😩 I like your method so I will do that and hope it comes out good. Thanks again.
Thank you! I've been looking for this video everywhere. I knew in my heart that 4 point was not for me and I'm so happy I found your video. Now I may actually make that commitment. yay!
Thank you for not only explaining the rotation, but making this so simple!! Whew
Okay WOW that's SO much easier than I was expecting it to be. I've been doing research and a lot of it talks about how interlocking can be soooo damaging if it's done wrong, and how you could get traction alopecia and all this stuff. While I'm sure that's all true, your method doesn't even require a MIRROR. This is great, thank you so much!
Thanks so much you're the first person that I seen that really show what to do
Love your tutorial! Shout out to the camera person👍🏾 I had a clear close up and they filmed it in such a way that your fingers were instructive and not obstructive! Thanks 😊
😂🤣 Thanks! I'm glad you can see what I'm doing. 😊
Yes!! I've been looking for more 2 rotation videos. I head to pause to comment. Lol!! Ok, back to the video
Thank you for this video! I started with 2 strand twists a month ago and I love them. I decided to retighten using the 2 pt rotation because I felt that it would allow my hair to do it's own thing and wouldn't restrict it as much. Thanks again.
This one of if not, the clearest loc tutorial ever!!! I like the two point rotation but I have left my hair alone as it's breaking at the front. I shall maintain the rest and contact my loctician ASAP!!
Thank You.
I also use the 2 point. I’m really happy with my locs The best decision I ever made and no more stressing about doing my hair.💕
Love the 2 point rotation method. I’m thinking of locking my daughter’s hair & this is the best/less complicated method by far. Love it. Thank you!
I'm so glad I came across your video. I've been searching RUclips for information on interlocking and they were all the 4 point process. I have about 2 1/2 of new growth. I've always retwisted, but it doesn't last long. I have the tool, so I'll give the 2 point method a go.....thx again 😆
My loctician uses a 4pt. I bought the tool (actually a few different ones) but have been scared to really try it! I tried it a few random times and I feel like my loc was getting stuck and I was afraid of a tangled mess so I stopped. You all make it look so easy on RUclips lol.
Michelle M It takes some time getting used to it, but you can do it! 😀 Each time, it seems I get a little better & faster.
Michelle M Oh, and it saves a lot of money! 😉
I’ve been solo for a few months. I use a plastic yarn needle. It took a few times, but now I come prepared! Mirrors in all angles, LOTS OF CLIPS AND PINS lol, and the thinnest rat tail comb you can find. You may combine a few, have to cut/split a few at the root until you learn your parting....but you won’t destroy your hair. Now, I have it down packed and I was sooo afraid at first. You can do it!
SayItLOUD ! Thank you so much for your comment. I'm about to retighten my locs by myself for the first time today & I am sweating bullets thinking I'm going to mess up my parts in the back. But with this video & your comment I feel empowered. I'm grabbing all the mirrors I can find in my home & I'm going to take my time & successfully retighten my own hair. Thanks again!
I wish you lived in Charlotte - I would come over! Lol - we could figure it out together.
I have done a ton of research and wow this was what I needed I’ll update you after I try
This is the best locs tutorial.My loc is rough now & all the stylist in my area are proving difficult cos they feel interlocking of dread is a big deal,they charge huge amount without doing a good & neat job cos they are always in a hurry.Thanks for this video.
Sorry to hear you're having trouble with finding a good stylist. It's definitely a good reason to learn how to self maintain. I made a Part 2 to this vid recently if you'd like a couple more tips. Here's the link. ruclips.net/video/d_ILmPG-GHQ/видео.html
Your video is one of the easiest ways of showing how to interlock. I am planning on using the 2 point rotation. I’ve had microlocs for 3 months and may have to retwist my own hair when I move of the country. I’m nervous but your video made it make so much sense. I’m documenting my journey as well. Wish me luck with my retwists.
Thank you for posting this video. In the past I have used the 3 point rotation because that was the first one that I learned. It never occurred to me to use just 2 points. It was definitely easier since my locs are so long. At this stage they are more than 28 inches and I have a lot of twins and triplets in my hair. I love my locs and I'm so glad I'm on this journey!
Thank you so much for sharing this because it saved my son's hair from me constantly forgetting the complicated pattern ot the 3 to 4 point interlocking and putting holes in his locs . I did the instaloc interloc method and it was so much easier.
Thank you for this video. I have chosen to do your 2 point rotation as well. I started just like you with braids and I was undecided as to palm roll or interlocking. I love interlocking as I can style my hair right away and be free from twisting. My hair didn’t respond to that method and I’m happy I listened.
Your locs are absolute perfection!
Thank you! 😊
Thanks for showing the outcome of this rotation. I always wondered how the locs would look like using the 2 point rotation. Going to try this for my next re-tight😉
FENETI please post a video showing your results and your thoughts on it.
As of today...im thinking on doing locs. YOUR WAY of interlocking is EASIER!😊 THANKS FOR SHARING...
Thank you so much. I started my seven year old daughter's locs with tiny box braids and this is the best video I have seen for maintenance. We are going on 5 months now and we both love, love, love the loc life. We have the same tool and love it.
Awesome! 😊 I'm so glad things are going well for you all!
Thank you!!!! Next week makes a month that I've had my 2 strand twists in. I plan on doing my first interlock next month. This is the best video I've watched so far!
Best loc tutorial ever❤️
Thanks! 😊
Great video! I've been using the 4pt rotation on my Sisterlocks. However, I'm thinning in the crown so I did 3pt rotation on a few locs that were thinner than the others to see how I like it. I think on my next retie, I'm going to do 2pt on those locs thanks to your video.
The braid pattern in your braidlocs definitely makes your locs beautiful 😉
OMG!!!! Thank you for this video. You just saved me time and money!!!
I do 4 way rotation then 2 way if I don’t have enough new growth to do another 4 way. Never tried just doing 2way. I will try next time. I interlock every 4 months or if new growth is a lot
This is definitely so helpful. I am about to do braid locs on my daughter who has autism. Due to her sensitivity sensory challenges, combing and brushing her hair turns into a battle. I use this method to maintenance them.
Just used this technique on my Sisterlocks and I’m really proud of the results I got. My loctician used a 3pt rotation but this was really easy. Once I was done I felt really silly about being so afraid to do my own hair for the past two years.
Thank you, so usually I had my hair stylist do my hair but now I have to do it myself and find that the two point rotation is a lot easier, way less confusing.
Thank you for posting this video. I started off with the 4 point rotation, and now that I'm 6 months in, I think I may switch to the 2 point
Well done. Im starting my loc for the second time. I have slippage/new growth but not enough for my usual 4 point method. Your video was so well done and I'm gonna try it. Thank you so much😊
Thanks! 😊 Congrats on starting your new set of locs!
You have motivated me to start braid locs I'm so excited!! Thank you for such detailed videos
shalonda sholes You're very welcome! 😊
Your hair is so neat! I'm definitely going to try this 2 point method. It's a lot simpler. I always get confused with the 4 point. Thanks for sharing. New subbie!
Doreen Kennedy Thanks! Glad to help! 😊
wow- I can't believe how easy this is!!!! Thank you!
No problem. 😊 Glad to help!
Yes Girl!!!! Thank God, I think u just made my dread lock journey 2 times easier. Thank you!😁🙂👍🏾
I am planning on maintaining my own locs using this same method, and surprisingly I use the same rotation for my locs!
The video starts at 2:30...thank you!!!
Interesting tutorial though😊
Thank you...Thank you ...Thank you. I love this! The two point rotation is so much easier. I plan to use this for my next re-tightening.
Thanks! I had not been interlocking for the same reasons as you. I like your method, and I am thinking about trying when I retwist my hair again. Currently, I am only finger-coiling my locs x 8 mos, now! 😁😁😁
Currently rocking starter locs/coils, my hair isn’t long enough. In a couple of months, I should be able to two strand twist or palm roll. Thanks for showing the 2 point method of interlocking.
I love this! I just started my loc journey and I have two strand twist and I want to interlock my roots and I’m definitely using this technique TFS!!
Your hair looks amazing btw! How do you reduce frizz from each individual lock? That's my problem right now.
same here
I wrap my fuzz around the locs. Don’t do it tight. That’s what I do between retwist.
You can palm roll the bottom with maybe some taliah Waajid & interlock the roots 😉
Wow that's a really good tutorial and I didn't even know about the 2pt rotation thanks for sharing.
I use the 4pt rotation and it dies get very confusing lol
Crissy K Thanks! I tried the 4 pt and quickly switched to 2 pt. It seems to be working really well for my hair.
Thanks for sharing! I have always used the 4 point rotation but you've convinced me to try the two point, especially on my really small locs.
Yo this Instrumental RAW AS HELL!!!
love your hair! want my locs about this size. also thank you so so Sooo much for this short yet informative video. straight to the point. and you even explain why and show us how to do it. these other videos on here are wayyyy too long and i didnt wanna have to sit here all day looking at videos lmao.
I used either 3 or 4 point rotations. I'm in the process of doing my first retighten. Lovr the video and thanks for sharing
Thanks for this first time trying to interlock my own hair. The other tutorial i watched it used the 4 point. But said you needed so much growth in order to interlock. It looks like it’s because the 4 point method is used. But with 2 as shown here you can lock with little growth. Which is helpful cause i want an interlocked look not retwist for an event
Thank you SO much. The 2 point rotation makes much more sense to me too. I’ll definitely give it a try. I hope it works 😅. Thanks again. 😊
This was the most informative video. All the others were doing too much. Thank you!
Awesome video, after 8 years you would think I would be a pro by now but I’m not... love this video. I’ve tried every way but I think I’m gonna go with this way thank you
The best video thus far! I appreciate the close up and the slow step by step process. Thanks
Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful. 😊
❤great my sis did mines for the first time with my locs and their much tighter I really am enjoying them
I have to thank you for such a wonderful video explanation. I have been going back and forth about interlocking because palm rolling (4 years) is not doing it for me! I think I'm going to try your method and see how it goes.
I use 2 point as well it's way easier to keep track of. My question is how often are you interlocking? Your hair already looks so neat. I usually wait 8-10 weeks since I have over 250 locs
Wendolyn Washington I used to wait 7-8 weeks. But now since I've gotten faster at interlocking and I'm using the 2-point rotation, I retighten once every 4 to 5 weeks. I could easily wait 8 weeks and do multiple 2-pt rotations, but since I retighten my own hair I don't feel like 4-5 weeks is too often because I never interlock or style too tightly. So I'm not putting stress on my roots and edges.
Naturally Motivated Lady I maintain my hair as well best decision I’ve made since hairstylist are so high. I’ve never thought to do my hair so often but it might cut back on the time since I’d usually have a lot of new growth
Wendolyn Washington It takes me a little more than 4 hours when I reti every 4-5 weeks. I used to take way more time than that weekly everytime I washed & detangled my loose natural hair. I choose a couple good movies (or RUclips) and the time flies. 😊
@@NaturallyMotivatedLady how many locs do you have?
Excellent video. Wish I had saw this before seeing the 4 way. East, West, South, North or was it the other way 🤷🏽♀️🙄anyway from now on I’m doing my locs exactly how you did yours. It really does make it a lot easier. Saved your video for when I’m ready to redo my locs interlocking and I subscribed to your channel. Thanks Queen🌹
Omg 😍😍😍😍thank you so much for this!!! Your technique was so easy, and now I know how to interlock my locs
Out of all the videos this is the best one 😊 money tight so I have to do my own thanks
Hello beautiful lady,I love your dreadlocks it's very nice and clean,also I like the way you treat it.
You did a wonderful job, I love the way your hair looks 💕
Amazing video!! How long does it take you to interlock your whole head? Do you try to finish in one session or do you break it up over a few days?
Cheryl Hines Thanks! I take my time and usually do it in one session. It takes about 5 hours.
I use 4 point rotation but I’m still learning and trying to figure out what’s best for me. Thanks for sharing.
Omg thank you. THANK YOU 🙏🏽 I almost died these past two days trying to retie my sisterlocks for the first time using the 4 point rotation. I’m doneeeeeeee. Only two point for me now. God I’m so glad I found this vid. Cause trying to go all around the whole clock thing was annoying to my hands. I like this two point thing so much more. I’m actually NOT dreading my next retie now 😏
And you are so right. I found myself having to go back and untie a few locks because they were too tight from me trying to get the whole rotation in. 😒 ugh
OMG you literally just convinced me to try this! I think 2 point makes more sense like you said but also seems better suited for fine,soft textured hair? Can I ask, how much new growth do you wait for as 2 point would end up being less tight to the scalp than 4 point? I'm guessing about an inch to allow for wiggle room? Thanks so much, new braidlocks in my hair, new subbie to your channel! ;)
Kimberly Skrobol Thanks! I usually retighten once every 4 to 5 weeks, but I've gone as long as 8 weeks. I just do multiple 2 point rotations for the locs that have more new growth.
This was very helpful because I bought the tool and was wondering how long I should wait to retighten my locs. I am trying to keep my hand out of my head to prevent too much manipulation other than washing, conditioning, and light oiling. I also trimmed my locs just a little. I will try to wait 6-8 weeks to allow my new growth to come in healthy and strong before I do my whole head, but I will touch up a few loose ones using the 2 pt. rotation to keep my locs looking neat. Thank you for your video demonstration, and thank you Kimberly Skrobol for asking the question on wait time for new growth.
You have just help me with saving lots of $$$$$ :) I'm like saying I can do this and I will be doing it not just on me but my grand daughter as well. Ty for sharing
L. Nicole Black Hello. How much do the salons normally charge for for interlocking new growth?
I have subscribed!!! This is sooo easy and seems much better on the hair in terms of stress. I think I will like the 2 point rotation better as opposed to the 3 or 4 point rotation. I'll make a year with my sister locks this November. My locks are very small. And my hair is somewhat thin. So I think this would be a better option for me when I can't get to my loctician or money becomes an issue. Thanks for this video.
I am trying it for the first time tonight! Wish me success!
Very cool video; I really like your energy - I felt safe with you.
So I am currently doing research on how I want to start my locs and what I want my end goal to be. I love the look of interlocked locs, but I’ve been shying away from researching it because I figured that it would be a hassle and time consuming to do myself compared to palm rolling (especially because I want small-ish locs). Thankfully I found your video because a 2 point rotation seems a lot easier than the 3-4 point, so now I am definitely considering it.
Where did you get the needle. Great video and thank you
I recently looked at the reviews and they've now changed this "Easy Loc Hair Tool" to plastic 😳 (nothing like the one I'm using in the video). I'm sure the quality is not the same. But there are many similarly shaped tools that I'm sure will work just as well.
@@NaturallyMotivatedLady thank you ❤
I have thick type 4 hair and I started my locs with finger coils and went on to maintaining my new growth by interlocking for the past few months. Of course my locs are all different sizes and I’ve noticed since interlocking that some of the locs that are mature finger coils are bigger than the interlocked part. I know I definitely don’t want to go back to retwisting because I had an issue with my roots joining together a lot and I know I don’t want to get rid of my locs. I think 2 point rotation might be the solution!
It could be. Sometimes it takes a little trial and error to find the method that works best for your hair. 😊
Love this video! Straight to the point & easy to follow. Thanks for posting!
I didn’t even know this tool existed. It’s in my Amazon cart now!
I also find that 2pt is easier for me. Great video!
T Mase Thanks! 😊 I appreciate your comment.
Wow I have to learn this now the lady leaves hole all the time I am lefthanded sure going to try cause I have a lot of new growth