Interlocking vs. Retwisting Locs (PROS & CONS) | My Entire Experience
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
- Today let's talk interlocking vs. retwisting Locs, the pros AND the cons from my entire experience! Please feel free to add any of your thoughts about each method down below!
Just a back story:
RETWISTING:
I have been growing my locs now for three years and I generally maintain my locs through retwisting. I have retwisted since the beginning of my locs journey simply because it's something really easy for me to do from home (all by myself). Retwisting is a beginner-friendly way to maintain your roots - especially for those of us who are not "professional hairstylists" lol.
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.
INTERLOCKING
A few weeks ago, my mom Velvet Lox interlocked my locs (for the very first time!) in order to tighten my locs instead of retwisting.
INTERLOCKING PROS
1. Interlocking locs last longer
2. Great for active lifestyles
3. Hair stays neat
INTERLOCKING 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 with both was very pleasant!
The interlocking 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.
The retwisting installation process is super easy to DIY from home and really gives me a more organic feel to maintaining my hair.
Which technique is YOUR personal fav?
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I started off interlocking and will always interlock. Even with my first set of locs, which were on the traditional side, I interlocked because it was easier for me and I liked the fact that it last longer than retwisting or palm rolling. I wish my hair would hold a retwist! But either way I'm perfectly happy with the way my interlocks look.
Latrina Lenae I interlock too and my locs are thick. Retwisting doesn’t stay for me either, they just come undone. I like interlocking because nothing comes undone, you can actually see new growth not just your retwist coming apart. Plus I don’t have to use any products to interlock it. Only con for me really is sometimes interlocking and it not laying down the way you want it but that all depends on which direction you start interlocking on and end on.
@@esther2088 so what direction do you want to start and end on for interlocking?
Y’a ima interlock cause retwist be gone with in a few days for me
Gonna start cuz retwist don’t last for nothing for me I gets good two days and a Meh 3 by the end of the week I look like the little rascals 😂
@@Chefmeia classic movie right there
I feel so empowered after interlocking the front of my Sisterlocks for the first time.
I just interlocked for the first time. I'm almost 5 months in. I think the interlocking has helped to keep my locs separated to lock better but I do not plan to interlock very often. I was thinking once or twice a year as well.
I started my microlocks myself, having 3c hair (high density with shaved sides) interlocking was the best especially since I workout 4-5 days a wk & retie every 4-5 weeks. I use the same tool as momz i do a 4 point rotation & have been loc-ed for 8 months. It takes me 2 days to interlock my 410 locks.
You have exactly my type of hair, what type of locs did you start with?
I started with retwist-palm rolling and switched to interlocking which works better for me because Im very active....I workout 4-5 days a week and interlocking last longer for me. I like both but will always interlock. You have to do what works best for you and your journey. There is no wrong or right way. It’s just the way you choose.
Do you notice any indentation in your locs where you interlock? I’m wanting to interlock but am concerned about this
Amateur Astronomer for me no I haven’t. I retighten every 3-4 months...in between I may do I light palm roll just to catch loose hair. I just let them BE. If you decide to use interlocking as a maintenance method just be patient and take your time while doing it. I love it
Regina McWaine Thanks so much for responding Regina!
Thinking about having my locs interlocked for my 1 month of having starter locs in 2 more weeks bc I workout and I see that it has unraveled so I want to make sure my hair lasts longer for me
@@Jazz-vm3dr that’s one of the reasons why I interlock....I was wasting time, money and retwisting too often trying to keep my retwist It works for me.
My first attempt with locking my hair I started them with the comb coils and I made the mistake of washing them after about a month, several came out and I took them ALL DOWN!!! I’m 2 months into my second attempt and I decided to interlock them as discipline measure and I am much more satisfied with having them. I will take i to consideration tho about making them too tight at the root which is what I have just done last night , but I have not touched them since April until now
My hair is a loose pattern and retwists don't even hold a week for me 😑 I'm going to start interlocking. I forgot all about that process until your video popped up on my feed. Thank you!!
IF you ever want to try twists again, try using mousse. I twisted my hair dry and went back the next day and hit each of them with a dab of mousse and put my mind at ease.
(3x dred)
Did my first interloc today and that is what I'll be sticking to. My roots look refreshed, neat and its not tight. I'll be going to a loc stylist at least once a yr for wash, trim, and tips for my hair possibly color
Why would you trim your locs?
@@sushonathomas4164Dumb question.
You only wash your hair once a year?
@@dajianelson8148 No doofus, she means she'll wash it herself through the year and only go get it washed during a once a year salon visit. Don't act dumb...
Honestly , I started interlocking my hair .. haven’t turned back since . I can stretch it out longer on maintenance .. when I retwisted my hair .. I had to always freshen it up . I hated that . I can stretch my interlocks out months .. vs retwist for a few weeks .
I initially started my Locs with extensions because I started my journey with a mohawk fade. I tried twisting it before and it never formed. Every new retwist was a new start so I cut all my hair off. This time I interlock with strand maintenance. I thought it was thinning later to see my natural is fine. Now I have stronger strands/roots.
I have microlocs that I interlock every 6 weeks sometimes I wait 8 weeks I can shampoo every week without the work I just did coming out plus I can see my new growth with retwisting can’t tell if the hair is growing or just came apart
And that is the major problem I have with retwists. I like the cylindrical shape and the overall look, but it's only as good as it looks until fluid (water, sweat) touches it. No matter how tightly you re-twist (which isn't advisable), it comes apart when it's wet. I wash my hair every fortnight, and nothing can make me change that pattern (I perspire a lot!). Interlocking to the rescue. I started out with comb coils and subsequently retwists, but it would fall apart within days and eventually my hair started growing out of the loc, making the roots thinner (in some cases some locs were hanging by a thin strand). Eventually I tried interlocking and all the problems stopped and I could wash my locs as frequently as I needed to. I've never looked back since then.
@@nkechidouglas5541 thank you for this. I'm having this issue with my son's locs. Started off as coils and been retwisting for a year now and it's just not working. I'm so frustrated because I have to wash his hair every week due to flakey scalp. All the work I do is just undone after 7 days or less. I'm about to interlock his hair this weekend because I'm just over it.
There is no specific number of passes it just depends on how lose the dread is. Like one of my dreads might need to be interlocked or passed 3 times to be tight but another lock might needa be passed 6 times.
Listening to this at 4am 2023🙏🏽
so are we not gonna talk about the glow up 🔥✌🏾
I plan to start my locs by interlocking and maintain them using that method as well. I want thick locs though, haven’t seen too many people do that though so…🙏🏿! Great video, thanks for sharing ❤️!
Just from learning off UA-cam (my son has locks) it's dependent on how you interlock... Some ppl only do a 2point not 4point & they have been able to keep their locks thick.
Interlocking is not more difficult. All you have highlighted as cons boil down to technique. All you need to do is look for a loctitian who actually knows what they're doing. All re-twisting does is that it ensures that your fingers are constantly in your locs (adjusting, re-tightening), and that will cause thinning eventually. Interlocking on the other hand lasts so much longer and it's neater, you don't have to fiddle with it because that one loc has unravelled, and you can go months without needing to touch up. Lastly, you know exactly where your new growth starts from with interlocking. I have mature locs, I don't need to interlock frequently, so 2-3 times max is good enough for me per annum. I pitch my tent with interlocking.
Honestly, the best info I've seen
For you yea
Thank you so much for this comment. My son has had locs for a year now and I'm so frustrated with them. We started with coils and I retwist it once every 4-6 weeks but it never last that long. His roots constantly untwist and look a mess in-between retwist. I'm doing to start interlocking his hair and see if we can maintain it better.
Finally someone gave facts, Thanks.
@@SpoiledLocGurl how’d the interlocking go for y’all?
I'm not sure if you answered this question, but how long does it take your new growth to lock after a retwist? I just retwisted for the first time 2 weeks ago. I joined a gym and realized how limited I am with a retwist. So I retied my hair tonight out of fear that my hair would unravel or take too long to mature.
I've been locd since 2015. Started with interlocking by professional like every 6 months. Self caring between interlocing with the stylist with myself retwisting and my hair was fine until the pandemic I started interlocking more myself and my hair is thining a little just want to add that I have turned 50 and under a lot of stress, thunk that may have added to the thinning. Now after some hair treatment and twisting instead of interlocking often my hair is getting back to normal. I will start interlocking again though like once a year. Will be twisting mostly. Interlocking I think is mostly for thick hair if your hair is thin or is thinning I don't recommend interlocking.
But maybe 2 pint rotation will be less tension
Special Photo Credit for the gorgeous interlock photo 👉🏽 LocArtistry .
Thank you . This was very informational. I have recently made the decision to start my own loc journey.
My stylist was interlocking my hair without asking me and it thinned out my hair so I combed it out started all over with another stylist and I’m sticking with retwist I love it and it holds while I workout just keep a tight du rag on !
What your mom did is called a 4 point rotation which is what I do as well. I also have never been to a salon or anything for my hair. I've heard of places putting relaxer into conditioners and leave in conditioners, I've heard people getting traction alopecia from extremrly tight braids at certain salons and so many more horror stories. At least when I fail during a D.I.Y I didnt pay myself to do so and I always know what steps lead up to that mistake thus I can correct for the next time. I also have done both interlock and twisting my roots but I had to transition to interlocking throughout my whole head. I have straight hair that naturally grows along with my textured hair, textured hair stays in the loc but the straight hair is disrespectful. It just sticks out and makes my locs look fuzzy and super messy, which I cannot stand. I like neatness. For anyone thinking about starting locs PLEASE try installing starter test locs with different methods to see how you hair reacts and what method is best for *you*. That's one mistake I made twice and am still correcting to transition to locs best for me.
Hi i retwist my locs usually. I do interlock at least once or twice a year! I do my own interlocking and I love how long it last. After I interlock I can go about 3 or 4 months before I need a retwist.
I did not know you can switch off with interlocking and palm rolling. Did you notice a difference within your length retention or thinner locs do to these change in techniques for root Maintenance?
@@venai2543 Hi know not really length retention about the same. For thinner locs no,because I do a 2pt rotation. A 4pt in the tighter rotation that causes your locs to be thinner.
Thank you ! I was looking to see if interlocking AND retwist is okay to do.
I started interlocking for 5 months now I’m back to palm rolling for that fuller look
I had retwist at first then I tried interloc today and it took me one in a half to two hours for the first time and I like it better for me .And it’s very easy. Everybody is different, whatever works for the individual.
Thank you so much for the quick synopsis in the description. Your locs are beautiful!
Yes, interlocking is the best!!! Wash and go/grow every week until the next retie 6-8 weeks!!!
I've been interlocking my dreads for 8yrs and wanted to know can I still do a retwist
Yes. Just won’t last as long as your interlocking
I heard that you were not supposed to go back and forth between interlock and twisting
How do I know how many passes is enough. Do I just do it until there’s a little bit of hair left at the root
I interlock my locs. I have braidlocks. I interlock because my locks are smaller and I'm able to keep them together that way.
I retwist and interlock my own locs. With interlocking it was easy to maintain and I didn't have to retwist my hair until I started getting a bunch of new growth which this was in 5 months I didn't retwist until last night.
I retwist my locks but I would love to learn how to interlock if it's not just one time of year. Is there a video step by step on how to interlock your locks
I couldn't hardly see what she was doing with your hair I couldn't see this it clearly so can you do another video on that please
I normally interlock but my hair has been thinning and even starting to fall off ( in the centre due to traction apolecia. Should I switch to retwist? Is it less invasive ?
Did your lock thin out because it was to tight?
Did your hair finally thicken up ? And do you still have locs?
Can someone switch to retwist after being interlock for a good while? I don’t like interlock my Hairdress does it way too tight
I started my locs and my daughter locs with interlocks because it’s easy for me to keep our hair neat longer and I form have to do our hair so often. I dont do it myself I do have a friend who’s a hair stylist and she maintains both of our hair been doing my hair for yrs as my locs grow maybe one day I will l retwist til then I am interlocking
Your video was very informative. Your headtie is really cute where do get yours? 😍
Thanks for this video! I’m 8 months into my loc journey and I’m trying to find the best way to maintain and care for my hair. I started with interlocks and I really like how they stay neat and allow me to wash my hair more often. You mentioned that you may only do interlocking once a year. If I go back and forth between interlocking and another method (e.g. palm rolling, retwisting) will that mess up the structure of my locs?
Yeah I think it would mess with the process
No it doesn't so your be okay 4 months and then 4 interlocking any that's what am going to do 😁🥰🥰
my basketball season is about to start , and i have practice every single day and games 3 times a week do u think i should interloc?
I recently had my hair interlocked, can I ever go back to plan rolling?
100% wait about 2mos
I wash my hair weekly and I think about interlocking often, but I don’t want to damage my locs. I have very small locs. I wonder if I used a 2 point rotation instead of 3 or 4 would that work better? My hair is coily, I have serious shrinkage, and grows outside of the loc. I have to wrap hair around my locs often..
keny chan interlocking can be very beneficial for small locs. You just have to be aware of the pros and cons. If done properly, interlocking won’t damage your locs. I started off the first few months of my journey interlocking before switching to retwisting and still interlock my smaller locs along my perimeter because they’ll completely unravel (thus interrupting the locking process). Interlocking does give different results as far as how your loc looks and feels. From a distance it’s not noticeable. But it may result in a slightly tighter or more compact loc. But the fact that you can wash your hair immediately or sweat without worrying about it unraveling may be worth it for you.
Alycia Tamara I practiced on a few locs and I’m going to give it a try when I shampoo my hair. Thanks for your advice! I have over 200 locs. Since I wash my hair often, I deal with my roots marrying a lot. The unraveling doesn’t bother me. The tool I have is a little too long, so I’m going to see if I can make it shorter, until I can order one online.
keny chan if you’re have locs that marry at the roots, make sure you pop all your locs after you wash your hair. Separate them then so they don’t marry later. Interlocking won’t help your locs not marry. I had that issue when I was interlocking too.
Alycia Tamara I pop my locs daily. Thanks for the warning about interlocking and marrying! I may just stick to retwisting.
Love your turban!! 🖤
I've been thinking about interlocking my twist don't last my hair is soft and curly. I've wrap my hair at night and my retwist last for only 2wks
My hair is soft too and ALWAYS untwists at the root. My retwists last maybe a few days so I had to start interlocking
This happened with some of mine too, are u 4C..? 🤔💭
Mine too. I started with 2 strand twist and after 3 months I switched to interlocking. I really like better. My favorite is that I'm not putting products on my twists that may get embedded in the locs for the duration.
Am I tripping interlocking hurt like hell or it only me ??😂Frfr I need to know
I got a tender head I was twitching 😂😂😂😂
If it hurts, it’s probably too tight.
You not the only one 😆. It does hurt like hell
@@fallondean9417 it's not supposed to hurt, it's hurt if it's done too tight, i interlocked my locs every 2-3 months so am speaking from my experience
I do my own. It's hard for someone else to know what is too tight. They should really not interlock to the point of seeing your hair pulling. I had one person interlock my hair and decided I would do it from here on out.😊
Please how do I know the right cream to apply before interlocking?
You don't use products to interlock. You just need the interlocking tool and water.
With interlocking, a 2 point rotation is much healthier and safer than a 4 point rotation. A 4 point rotation is just way too much tension.
After i interlock or retwist my locs should i quickly start my two strand twist or should i wait a day or a couple hours
We have the same name... 😂 and we're both locked! How cool ❤
My back a loc but I might have to interlock my front.
Did anyone tell u your mom used the tool incorrectly. It’s backwards. The hair goes in the hole like thread in a needle
Nothing was mentioned about the product that is used with retwisting. It often stays within the loc as it matures. I prefer interlocking. My hair is 3c/4a and retwisting did not stay.
Not everyone who retwists uses products. If you put your hair in a style to hold the retwist, or just aren't concerned about having a fresh retwist look forever, then products aren't necessary.
Ooou she's absolutely BEAUTIFUL mygah
I recently interlocked, but would it be possible to retwist after ?
Yes
The lady at my hair salon interlocked my hair without my permission or knowledge, I hope it doesn’t mess up my stuff
I went to a new loctician and she interlocd it...I just went went it cause she was basically done with my whole head. It was partly my fault cause I should've made sure we were on the same page.
How did yours end up?
@@jr4504 I purposely get em interlocked now😂 , it’s Low key better
Where did you buy your turban/headwrap?x
It’s beautiful!
@@cococole7248 yes! I need one haha
No reply??
The way my menopause is set up, I sweat out each of my retwist which makes me go from neat to blowed out roots. Will interlocking help with this?🥺
Yesss,
Im a basketball player and i sweat more than anyone ik. Like i sweat hatd asf and interlocking stopped my dreads from unraveling
@@TIGERLIFEK47 Thank youuu!
I’m cry 😢
The technique used here for interlocking is a little strange. If you thread the loc through the tool first, then interlock by using the skinny end of the tool through the base of the loc, the loc stays threaded throughout all the rotations and you only have to thread once per loc. But no biggie. Love your locs. Thanx for the comparison.
Yeah I noticed the tool was backwards as well
I’m scared to interlock because I some how feel like interlocking is irreversible
It is... I've been thinking about it and that's my only con
I go to the gym 3 times a week. Needless to say my starter coils look a hot mess. Idk what to do. I doubt you can interlock starter coils. Can you?
You can interlock starter coils. DXLYN Locs has a video on how she's done it on her son's hair. She now maintains it by retwisting so you won't have to continue to interlock if you don't want to.
Latrina Lenae thanks I wanna try it and see what’s up.
Nice video and well explained.
What product do use to palm roll?
whats your hair type?
I feel palm rolling retwist better solely because if you interlock incorrectly you would end up with a hole towards the root of your locs causing thinning and I know going to a professional would be preferred but nobody is made of money
Doing anything incorrectly will damage your hair. Retwisting in the wrong direction or too tightly can thin your locs too. You just have to be careful that's all.
I had to do my first retwist due to COVID (started with comb coils)... long story short.. a lot of them came out. I was able to see a professional and she interlocked most of them .. I did enjoy the ability to wash my hair and it did stay in longer.. however I want to go back to palm rolling. Is it okay to go back to palm rolling?
Im following this comment. I started mine during covid as well and a lot of mine are coming out. I am going to get the interlocked tomorrow but I just want them started with interlock but want to twist after that.
@Alexandria Hopkin Hey hun I’m a licensed cosmo, Be careful doing that. If you go in between interlock method and coil/twist method this can cause inconsistency through the loc and that’s when weak spots and popping usually occurs. I’m not to familiar with interlock method and I do not do it however I do know the after interlocking on your “new growth” it should last you longer than a retwist would last you anyway. Side note a retwist which should be spaced out 6-8 weeks should last you if styled about that long this allows the recoils to loc and set in. Everyone I’ve met who’ve started with the interlock method their loc usually shows inconsistency’s because they are basically making knots to create a loc, the person’s hair was still able to grow. However compared to the typically retwist client their locs do not look as consistent or strong and mature. They usually have more breakage and weak spots and are thinner throughout making it different then color and etc ... I hope this helped.
Making it more difficult to color/lighten*
Thanks . Yes I do agree flipping from one method to the other frequently can cause inconsistency in the locs. I only interlocked once and have been getting retwists since. I can definitely tell where the interlock was because it is a knot but my hair is still growing looks nice. I will continue to retwist because I enjoy the look better. My loctician says it’s okay and will grow out eventually. I just thought my locs were ruined because I had to interlock that one month. 6 months loc’d now and loving it.
@@Alexis-oe6xohi I started with 90 2 strand twist with interlock a couple of weeks ago, I have Vee fine 4a texture hair. I wanted to change to palm rolling as I heard this will make it thicker but have either been advised to take it off and start again or wait a few months before I start palm rolling. Tbh I’m very confused and not sure what to do. Should I continue interlocking but do 2 point rotation to get a more thicker look- any advice?
I love this look! Very beautiful
omg im gonna get my dreads like yours 💖😍💖
I would never to a retwist. interlocking all day!
Very helpful thanks 🙏🏾
Two years ago I started with comb coils but my hair fell out after birth . Today I just started with two strand twist & interlocking….I’m scared lol
How did it go as I started the same way
❤
I retwist my locs. I’ve been seriously considering moving to micro locs after watching your previous video. Going from 128 locs and moving to 600 is what I’m considering. My question is with micro locs do you have to interlock or can you do retwists. I know you do a lot of research and since I maintain my own hair I didn’t know if their was pro’s or con’s or retwisting or interlocking micro locs. Thanks.
Retwisting microlocs isn't often done because the locks are so small and the retwisting can cause damage. I have seen like one or 2 people who did retwisting over interlocking. Seems to me like a retwist won't last long and to retwist 600 locks and they all not last long seems futile.
If you’re talking about hundreds of locs.. they’ll be tiny. You won’t have the option to retwist. Microlocs do come in a variety of sizes. Some people consider my locs microlocs. I have about 165-170 so mine are large enough to retwist or interlock. But if you’re doing even smaller, you’ll have to interlock.
Lisette Brown thanks!
Alycia Tamara thanks. I’m still on the fence if I’ll say with my traditional locs or transition to the micro locs. I do like the option of continuing to do my own hair.
Fifi W. Great points. You all have been so helpful 👍🏾
I interlocked when I first started cause my starter locs kept unraveling at the root but since then all retwist it’s been a year and I think I won’t to interlock some weak ones
How many locs do you have total?
She answered in the comments… 108
@@reereedeedee obviously I didn't see it but thanks I guess
I interlock my locs twice a year but i have notice my hair is thinner at the root and is bulky at the ends. I don’t really like to retwist bc my twist doesn’t stay long but i think I’m going to give up interlocking bc i have a fear of losing a loc.
If you interlock and your hair grows and sheds fast, you need to do it more frequently.
I got interlocked once ,like 3 months into my journey, I didn't like it, it didn't lay naturally and 2 of my locs had holes that thankfully filled in. I also didn't like the y pattern. So I learned how to retwist my hair and never looked back. Interlocking takes a lot of patience in comparison to retwisting. I love that it is something I can maintain myself as a part of self care.
@Shanny Boo yes I know but finding someone to do it is not easy and she did them nicely it was only 2 ,but you know how stressful the beginning is . I didn't need or want more .
@Shanny Boo thank you 😊
Very insightful thanks
Twisting eventually Twisting right out
Oh wow that’s my photo on the video cover @locartistry
You’re a beauty!! ❤️
Thanks. Give credit. Enjoy your journey.
belfanm21 credit has been given on the thumbnail however I will add it to a pinned comment. Thank you! 💕
nice video
Lol It took me 3 weeks to do my first retwist..maybe longer. The 3 time I used the tool and it took 3 days😂
nothing is wrong with interlocking
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just don't to it often just like retwisting
How often should I interlock is 3 month’s ok?
@@denisn8336 3 months is okay, i do my once every 2_3 months and i go to a loctitian
Your mom is using the tool wrong. Just thread the hair through the center of the tool and hold onto it while feeding it through the roots until snug… NOT TOO TIGHT!
Definitely not interlock every time...it hurts so much
If it hurts it's too tight.
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Your mom was using the needle the wrong way
How many looks do you have?
I have 108