I think interlocking done wrong can damage your locs. done right it's awesome. I don't think one person's perspective of what locs should look like speaks for all people who interlock. My locs are interlocked. please explain the dangers of over twisting so your audience will see that both methods have pros and cons. Jasmine Rose made a very honest video about what happens from over twisting.
+jernigan six As I said in the video although I'm not a fan of interlocking, when done properly its a perfectly fine choice for maintaining locs and has its own set of advantages, especially for people who swim or are active. If your locs are healthy then you and/or your loctician have been doing an awesome job of taking care of your hair but its always important to know the risks and to keep an eye out for any damage. I plan on doing a video discussing retwisting and breakage because despite what most people think, most breakage is caused from not moisturizing regularly/properly. Failure to moisturize can and will cause breakage regardless of they type of loc or how its maintained. Thanks for watching and commenting!
everyone who interlocks doesn't necessarily want their hair super manicured. i have mine done every 8 weeks by a licensed loctitian/certified sl consultant. and i've seen way more traction alopecia with retwisting than i ever saw with interlocking. at least with interlocking, there's only so far you can retighten. you can twist the hair much farther. maybe this should be a video on the dangers of excessive twisting.
+Zebulun Namien The information I presented in this video was not specifically aimed at microlocks as the maintenance requires interlocking and is almost always done by a professional. Microlocks should never be retwisted as they are way too small to withstand that type of tension. Also, I'm working really hard to dispel the misinformation going around that retwisting causes breakage; breakage is almost always caused by dry, brittle hair (aka not moisturizing). Failure to moisturize is usually the underlying cause for most damage and I definitely will do a video to discuss this in more detail. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very informative. I have been interlocking for my entire journey. I am glad to have a Loctician you takes her time. I interlock every six to eight weeks.
Hi, I don't interlock but I'm so glad you brought that out. This should go viral in the loc community. One man was complaining about his locs breaking in the front and becoming bald. He interlocked every 2 weeks. I told him no, please interlocking once or twice a year. It is sad to see. You did an awesome job with this vid...
+Melody Matthews I completely agree!! Please help spread the word. I'm not even sure how someone could interlock after only two weeks because they're isn't enough hair growth to interlock. I would love to get my hands on his hair. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I only interlock the back and leave the front row alone. My hairline has always been a lil wispy. I only interlock once or twice a year. I will still share this video because it is useful for people to really understand the dangers of doing it too much. Some people need to understand that locs mean that you will have fuzzies from time to time and you need to embrace it. Locs are not for you if you want it super neat 24/7
+MsIslandSpice Thanks for watching and commenting. I totally agree that locs won't and shouldn't stay neat all time, people should embrace seeing their natural hair textures. Be sure to get regular consultants if you're interlocking your hair yourself as you should interlock what you can see to avoid gaps and holes.
+Marlaina Calloway I'm not a fan on interlocking but it does has its own set of advantages. What's important is to make sure you keep your hair moisturized. Trust me this will save you tons of drama later. My salon is located in the Atlanta, GA metro area. See my website for more info, pictures, and more. www.LocYourLocs.com Thanks for commenting.
What type of locs do you have? I was researching the sisterlocs but I absolutely love you locs and actually that style may be better for me. I've been natural since 2012. Is this style of locs you're wearing a style you can start on someone in your salon? Loved the video. Thanks!
+CR Douglas I have traditional / manicured locs, just regular old locs. lol Before making a decision look up pictures of all locs and hair styles to seeou your options. I find some people are interested in microlocks because they don't want big/chunky locs but they are surprised when they find out that you can get locs in a smaller size without doing microlocks. Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. That's true, one has to be very careful with interlocking. I swim and exercise, and I found that interlocking is the best method for me. I do this 3 or 4 times a year. Luckily I haven't had any problem till now. Just a question, the style you're wearing (beautiful BTW), you said it will last 30 days??? The curls don't come undone when you wash it? Thanks!
+KR C Interlocking can definitely be a good option for people who swim or active. My hair is in pipe cleaner curls which last for 30 days. Locs should be shampooed at least every 4 weeks so mine last until then. I usually do a 1-2 dry shampoos in the meantime.
+SweetTeaDarling While I was not specifically addressing microlocks, the problems I described in this video can occur whenever interlocking is done that's why it should be done by a professional for the best results.
hello I have Sisterlocks and I have been locked since 2007. I was just diagnosed with traction alopecia so now I'm on this journey because I do not want to cut my locs off. if I could convert to regular locs right now I would. God bless
+Arternischel Haney Sorry to hear that. Be sure that when you get maintenance its not too tight or that will just make the situation worse. Also you can merge/join your locs together to transition back to traditional size locs. It takes time but its definitely work considering. Thanks for watching!
+soulfulroyalty I doing my best to dispel the myth that retwising causes breakage but its just not true, or at least not true how its presented (I'll do a video to explain). Hair can be retwisted every 2 weeks or longer without causing any breakage. If you retwist less than every 2 weeks, don't moisturize, don't cover your hair when sleeping, wear tight styles, interlock too tight/often, and not take care of your hair in general breakage will eventually happen. Thanks for commenting.
+locyourlocs retesting it that early can cause horrible breakage and alopecia down the road. And they go bald too. Jasmine rose spoke about how she got her traction alopecia from retesting too much and too often
I'm currently uploading a video discussing this issue but I'll go ahead and post it here: Retwisting does NOT cause Breakage, brittle hair does. Over manipulation, causes breakage and requires at least two of the following: retwisting/interlocking too tight, retwisting/interlocking too frequently, tight styles, styling too frequently, scratching, slicking back edges, wearing scarves/headbands, etc. Proper understanding of locs in general, proper hair care, moisturizing, and being able to truly know long term consequences is what gets people in trouble. That's why it's super important to get a consultation every 3 months from an experienced and trained loctician is soo important. Take a look at my new video and I hope it will really clarify this of you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I guess just the statement of saying that you're not a fan of it really kind of confused a lot to f individuals because for me personally, interlocking is the only method I can use sense my hair is wavy and not coils or curly. Thanks all
Although I give unbiased advice I do throw my personal opinion in but I make sure I always say its my opinion. Its human nature to get defensive when someone says something you don't agree with but because I specialize in repairs it just comes with the territory. I see first hand when things go wrong and it usually takes months, sometimes years, to happen which makes it easy to ignore but its my job to let you all know the risks so you can keep an eye out just in case.
I think interlocking done wrong can damage your locs. done right it's awesome. I don't think one person's perspective of what locs should look like speaks for all people who interlock. My locs are interlocked. please explain the dangers of over twisting so your audience will see that both methods have pros and cons. Jasmine Rose made a very honest video about what happens from over twisting.
+jernigan six As I said in the video although I'm not a fan of interlocking, when done properly its a perfectly fine choice for maintaining locs and has its own set of advantages, especially for people who swim or are active. If your locs are healthy then you and/or your loctician have been doing an awesome job of taking care of your hair but its always important to know the risks and to keep an eye out for any damage. I plan on doing a video discussing retwisting and breakage because despite what most people think, most breakage is caused from not moisturizing regularly/properly. Failure to moisturize can and will cause breakage regardless of they type of loc or how its maintained. Thanks for watching and commenting!
everyone who interlocks doesn't necessarily want their hair super manicured. i have mine done every 8 weeks by a licensed loctitian/certified sl consultant. and i've seen way more traction alopecia with retwisting than i ever saw with interlocking. at least with interlocking, there's only so far you can retighten. you can twist the hair much farther. maybe this should be a video on the dangers of excessive twisting.
+Zebulun Namien The information I presented in this video was not specifically aimed at microlocks as the maintenance requires interlocking and is almost always done by a professional. Microlocks should never be retwisted as they are way too small to withstand that type of tension. Also, I'm working really hard to dispel the misinformation going around that retwisting causes breakage; breakage is almost always caused by dry, brittle hair (aka not moisturizing). Failure to moisturize is usually the underlying cause for most damage and I definitely will do a video to discuss this in more detail. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very informative. I have been interlocking for my entire journey. I am glad to have a Loctician you takes her time. I interlock every six to eight weeks.
Hi, I don't interlock but I'm so glad you brought that out. This should go viral in the loc community. One man was complaining about his locs breaking in the front and becoming bald. He interlocked every 2 weeks. I told him no, please interlocking once or twice a year. It is sad to see. You did an awesome job with this vid...
+Melody Matthews I completely agree!! Please help spread the word. I'm not even sure how someone could interlock after only two weeks because they're isn't enough hair growth to interlock. I would love to get my hands on his hair. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I only interlock the back and leave the front row alone. My hairline has always been a lil wispy. I only interlock once or twice a year. I will still share this video because it is useful for people to really understand the dangers of doing it too much. Some people need to understand that locs mean that you will have fuzzies from time to time and you need to embrace it. Locs are not for you if you want it super neat 24/7
+MsIslandSpice Thanks for watching and commenting. I totally agree that locs won't and shouldn't stay neat all time, people should embrace seeing their natural hair textures. Be sure to get regular consultants if you're interlocking your hair yourself as you should interlock what you can see to avoid gaps and holes.
this is why I'm so scared to interloc I palm roll. where are you located
+Marlaina Calloway I'm not a fan on interlocking but it does has its own set of advantages. What's important is to make sure you keep your hair moisturized. Trust me this will save you tons of drama later. My salon is located in the Atlanta, GA metro area. See my website for more info, pictures, and more. www.LocYourLocs.com Thanks for commenting.
What are your thoughts on the sisterlocking system (that interlocks new growth)?
+MissJoyceMD You're trying to get me in trouble. lol Microlocks is a completely different type of loc that requires its own unique care...
What type of locs do you have? I was researching the sisterlocs but I absolutely love you locs and actually that style may be better for me. I've been natural since 2012. Is this style of locs you're wearing a style you can start on someone in your salon? Loved the video. Thanks!
+CR Douglas I have traditional / manicured locs, just regular old locs. lol Before making a decision look up pictures of all locs and hair styles to seeou your options. I find some people are interested in microlocks because they don't want big/chunky locs but they are surprised when they find out that you can get locs in a smaller size without doing microlocks. Thanks for watching!!
Fine hair in the process and we will see how it goes
+Jennell B (Enchanted) Keep me updated!
Very informative!
+Patty Phattty (Spiffygyal) Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. That's true, one has to be very careful with interlocking. I swim and exercise, and I found that interlocking is the best method for me. I do this 3 or 4 times a year. Luckily I haven't had any problem till now. Just a question, the style you're wearing (beautiful BTW), you said it will last 30 days??? The curls don't come undone when you wash it? Thanks!
+KR C Interlocking can definitely be a good option for people who swim or active. My hair is in pipe cleaner curls which last for 30 days. Locs should be shampooed at least every 4 weeks so mine last until then. I usually do a 1-2 dry shampoos in the meantime.
Thank you for the warning!! So are you talking about all sort of "designer" locs like sisterlocks???
+SweetTeaDarling While I was not specifically addressing microlocks, the problems I described in this video can occur whenever interlocking is done that's why it should be done by a professional for the best results.
+locyourlocs I love how you use "micro" locs. using the term sisterlocks has had some loc reviewers in trouble
girl yes.....
where are you located in don't get my locs retwisted that often but I am looking for a safe Loctition
+Marlaina Calloway I'm in the Atlanta, GA metro area in Austell. Visit my website for more info. www.LocYourLocs.com Thanks for watching!!
hello I have Sisterlocks and I have been locked since 2007. I was just diagnosed with traction alopecia so now I'm on this journey because I do not want to cut my locs off. if I could convert to regular locs right now I would. God bless
+Arternischel Haney Sorry to hear that. Be sure that when you get maintenance its not too tight or that will just make the situation worse. Also you can merge/join your locs together to transition back to traditional size locs. It takes time but its definitely work considering. Thanks for watching!
thank you for this info
+Vernessie Joseph-Burbank You're welcome and thanks so much!
Locs are gorgeous
+G. Michelle McCardell Thank you!! I took a makeup class by Kluermoi, check out her page.
And makeup on point
Hola chica! Great video!
+L Mcm Hey don't I know you? lol Thanks sooo much!!
very informative
+MrsVette75 Thanks for watching!
retwist your hair every 2 -3 weeks?
+soulfulroyalty I doing my best to dispel the myth that retwising causes breakage but its just not true, or at least not true how its presented (I'll do a video to explain). Hair can be retwisted every 2 weeks or longer without causing any breakage. If you retwist less than every 2 weeks, don't moisturize, don't cover your hair when sleeping, wear tight styles, interlock too tight/often, and not take care of your hair in general breakage will eventually happen. Thanks for commenting.
+locyourlocs retesting it that early can cause horrible breakage and alopecia down the road. And they go bald too. Jasmine rose spoke about how she got her traction alopecia from retesting too much and too often
I'm currently uploading a video discussing this issue but I'll go ahead and post it here: Retwisting does NOT cause Breakage, brittle hair does. Over manipulation, causes breakage and requires at least two of the following: retwisting/interlocking too tight, retwisting/interlocking too frequently, tight styles, styling too frequently, scratching, slicking back edges, wearing scarves/headbands, etc.
Proper understanding of locs in general, proper hair care, moisturizing, and being able to truly know long term consequences is what gets people in trouble. That's why it's super important to get a consultation every 3 months from an experienced and trained loctician is soo important.
Take a look at my new video and I hope it will really clarify this of you. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I guess just the statement of saying that you're not a fan of it really kind of confused a lot to f individuals because for me personally, interlocking is the only method I can use sense my hair is wavy and not coils or curly. Thanks all
Although I give unbiased advice I do throw my personal opinion in but I make sure I always say its my opinion. Its human nature to get defensive when someone says something you don't agree with but because I specialize in repairs it just comes with the territory. I see first hand when things go wrong and it usually takes months, sometimes years, to happen which makes it easy to ignore but its my job to let you all know the risks so you can keep an eye out just in case.