Thank you so much for posting this ! I started my set of 60 traditional locs back in Feb 2023 and transitioned to interlock maintenance in May. I was struggling with continuing to interlock because I thought my locs wouldn't thicken up enough, and literally almost cut everything off to start over last night 😂. It's great to see that trusting the process will end well !
8 months later and now I’m finding this so helpful. Thank you so much. I have thick locs and changed to interlocking in January 2024 I’ve been locked since January 2023. Gel retweet were just not doing it plus I have a scalp skin condition so gel is a big no. I am very afraid of my locs not thickening up but I have to do what’s best for my health and gel retwists were too much stress plus they don’t last and made my scalp very itchy within days. I haven’t gotten them interlocked again since jan 2024 but I’m going in like 2 days let’s see how it turns out ig. Thanks for this video again!!
@@SoundsLikeGlitter They’re ok, interlocking did make them thinner and you can see it in my a few of my locs, like it’s bumpy cause my hair is kinda thick so interlocking was not it. I only did it twice then went back to retwisting but I use just a little bit of gel and that’s been working. I think they’re recovering from the interlocking 🤞🏾🤞🏾
@@shirley-ze1ol ok thanx for answering! Have you considered instant locking your roots? Since it will last longer than a retwist and u can control how “tight” to instant loc it? Thats what I plan to do along side semi free forming once my locs drop and get some length. I have 44 with my new set (coming from 114).
Thank you!!! I have a bit more locs than you but this video was what I was searching for! I was searching for so long and every video was using and excessive amount of products and super tight! I have an incision scar from brain surgery and had been looking for ways to avoid the headache I experienced during my initial loc appointment with a “professional.”
You’re so welcome🙏🏾💚. Yeah, I don’t use any products at all when interlocking - just don’t feel it’s necessary since interlocking in itself holds the roots together, so no need really!
You're channel is such a 💎 like there's maybe 2 other channels(I'm one) I've seen that interlock thick locs. It's done but not seen. Thank for always giving great knowledge.👏
i always heard that interlocking makes your locs thinner!!! yours look full and beautiful! i have about 100ish locs so maybe ill give interlocking a go
Ironic you mention that, because I just recorded a video on the misconceptions of interlocking, how it actually DOESN’T thin out your locs and my experience with it on my thicker locs. It’ll be up soon!
@@MargauxChanelwere your locs always interlocked or did you switch from retwisting at some point? I’m 15 months into my journey and I want to switch over to interlocking but scared it’ll show a huge difference
Ty for sharing. I started my own locs. I haven't done the interloc method yet, but I'm going to try it. I have about 80 locs. I did mine smaller. I love your thick locs and messy parts.
You’re welcome, though I actually don’t have random “messy”parts. They’re all in a brick lay pattern (this was intentional), but since I started each locs section thicker than average, to the untrained eye you couldn’t tell. Also, they’re locs, so as they’re maturing, I’m not very concerned with keeping every part super straight, I’ll save that for the sister/micro loc girlies.
Thank you for this. My son just started his locs and due to his eczema, we have to wash his hair twice a week, which destroys retwists 😩 looking forward to trying this so he doesn't have to cut his hair ❤
Can you show a close up of a few of your locs from root to end to show the slightly smaller size at the interlocked roots compared to your starter ends. I see you mentioned that in another comment. Maybe a shorts video?
Not sure if it helps keep them thick, since thickness is based off of hair density and texture; but for me, since my hair tends to grow AWAY from the loc, wrapping them around the loc first before interlocking helps them stay in place longer.
So I do my gfs hair and she has smaller parts. So before I did her hair, her mom would. And well you could tell the difference like mine starts thin and tight but her moms are thick. it’s not an obvious difference but more down to her roots it’s tight and more towards her ends it’s loose to a point that it’s spongy. basically the ends of her hair are as thick as yours so I’m asking like towards your roots are they thin and tight and then they just like get thicker or is there like a technique to it that I’m not doing she really likes the thick part and I don’t wanna deprive her of that, but we don’t have money to take her to loctictan.
Well mine are thicker and bumpier towards the ends because I started with two strand twists. And as far as my interlocked roots, yes, they are slightly slimmer than the rest of the locs due to condensing/compacting (the nature of interlocking), but overall interlocking hasn’t affected the size of my locs much, they’re still pretty thick.
Nope! Personally, I haven’t experienced any thinning at all; only condensing. In fact, the parts that have been interlocked are the MOST solid parts of my locs.
Twisting with locking gels/wax never works for me so I resorted to interlocking. This reassures me.
So glad I could help!🫶🏾
Thank you so much for posting this ! I started my set of 60 traditional locs back in Feb 2023 and transitioned to interlock maintenance in May. I was struggling with continuing to interlock because I thought my locs wouldn't thicken up enough, and literally almost cut everything off to start over last night 😂. It's great to see that trusting the process will end well !
You’re so welcome! Glad I could be of encouragement!🙂
8 months later and now I’m finding this so helpful. Thank you so much. I have thick locs and changed to interlocking in January 2024 I’ve been locked since January 2023. Gel retweet were just not doing it plus I have a scalp skin condition so gel is a big no. I am very afraid of my locs not thickening up but I have to do what’s best for my health and gel retwists were too much stress plus they don’t last and made my scalp very itchy within days. I haven’t gotten them interlocked again since jan 2024 but I’m going in like 2 days let’s see how it turns out ig. Thanks for this video again!!
@@shirley-ze1olhow are your locs? Did the interlocking make them thinner?
@@SoundsLikeGlitter They’re ok, interlocking did make them thinner and you can see it in my a few of my locs, like it’s bumpy cause my hair is kinda thick so interlocking was not it. I only did it twice then went back to retwisting but I use just a little bit of gel and that’s been working. I think they’re recovering from the interlocking 🤞🏾🤞🏾
@@shirley-ze1ol ok thanx for answering! Have you considered instant locking your roots? Since it will last longer than a retwist and u can control how “tight” to instant loc it? Thats what I plan to do along side semi free forming once my locs drop and get some length. I have 44 with my new set (coming from 114).
Your locs are so thick and luscious 💜
Thank you!
Thank you!!! I have a bit more locs than you but this video was what I was searching for! I was searching for so long and every video was using and excessive amount of products and super tight! I have an incision scar from brain surgery and had been looking for ways to avoid the headache I experienced during my initial loc appointment with a “professional.”
You’re so welcome🙏🏾💚. Yeah, I don’t use any products at all when interlocking - just don’t feel it’s necessary since interlocking in itself holds the roots together, so no need really!
Beautiful.
I Got a Thing for Thick Locs. 💚💙
You're channel is such a 💎 like there's maybe 2 other channels(I'm one) I've seen that interlock thick locs. It's done but not seen. Thank for always giving great knowledge.👏
Aw, I’m so glad you feel that way and even more so that I could be of help!🙂🫶🏾
i always heard that interlocking makes your locs thinner!!! yours look full and beautiful! i have about 100ish locs so maybe ill give interlocking a go
Ironic you mention that, because I just recorded a video on the misconceptions of interlocking, how it actually DOESN’T thin out your locs and my experience with it on my thicker locs. It’ll be up soon!
@@MargauxChanelwere your locs always interlocked or did you switch from retwisting at some point? I’m 15 months into my journey and I want to switch over to interlocking but scared it’ll show a huge difference
@Zhaanaay I have retwisted a handful of times, but overall have maintained through interlocked far more than I have through retwisting.
Ty for sharing. I started my own locs. I haven't done the interloc method yet, but I'm going to try it. I have about 80 locs. I did mine smaller. I love your thick locs and messy parts.
You’re welcome, though I actually don’t have random “messy”parts. They’re all in a brick lay pattern (this was intentional), but since I started each locs section thicker than average, to the untrained eye you couldn’t tell. Also, they’re locs, so as they’re maturing, I’m not very concerned with keeping every part super straight, I’ll save that for the sister/micro loc girlies.
Thank you for this. My son just started his locs and due to his eczema, we have to wash his hair twice a week, which destroys retwists 😩 looking forward to trying this so he doesn't have to cut his hair ❤
So glad I could help!💚🙂
Your hair is gorgeous and looks very healthy. ❤
Thank you!💚
Can you show a close up of a few of your locs from root to end to show the slightly smaller size at the interlocked roots compared to your starter ends. I see you mentioned that in another comment. Maybe a shorts video?
You & your locs are so pretty!! 😍
Tysm!! As YOU are!💚🙂💚
Thank you so much for this. I have thick locs and prefer interlock
So glad I could help!💚
your locs are beautiful!!
Tysm!!💚✨
Very helpful tutorial ❤thank you!!
So welcome! Glad I could help!🙂
Very nice Locs.💕
Thank you!💚
This is very helpful thanks 🙏
Very welcome! 🖤
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Thank youuu!!🙂💚
Hi, I love your Locs. Did you say you started with interlocking from starter phase?
Thank you! No, I started with two strand twists but maintain my roots with interlocking.
I need 2 do this. Thanks 4 tutorial
Beautiful!🤩👍🏻
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it seems like you retwist the loc first and then interlock. does that help maintain the thickness?
Not sure if it helps keep them thick, since thickness is based off of hair density and texture; but for me, since my hair tends to grow AWAY from the loc, wrapping them around the loc first before interlocking helps them stay in place longer.
So I do my gfs hair and she has smaller parts. So before I did her hair, her mom would. And well you could tell the difference like mine starts thin and tight but her moms are thick. it’s not an obvious difference but more down to her roots it’s tight and more towards her ends it’s loose to a point that it’s spongy. basically the ends of her hair are as thick as yours so I’m asking like towards your roots are they thin and tight and then they just like get thicker or is there like a technique to it that I’m not doing she really likes the thick part and I don’t wanna deprive her of that, but we don’t have money to take her to loctictan.
I used to do a 4 point rotation but now do 2 because it’s faster
Well mine are thicker and bumpier towards the ends because I started with two strand twists. And as far as my interlocked roots, yes, they are slightly slimmer than the rest of the locs due to condensing/compacting (the nature of interlocking), but overall interlocking hasn’t affected the size of my locs much, they’re still pretty thick.
Did you ever retwist before?
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How long have you’ve been interlocking your hair?
Years; previous sets included.
How often are you interlocking?
Every 2-3 months.
Does it thin your locs and or edges
Nope! Personally, I haven’t experienced any thinning at all; only condensing. In fact, the parts that have been interlocked are the MOST solid parts of my locs.
Have you always interlocked?
This set, yes.
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