Interlocking VS Retwisting: My Pros & Cons | Keke J.
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Age: 28
Hair Type: 4b
Big Chop: 7.21.2011
Microlocs Est: 10.12.2020
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Can somebody talk about how gorgeous this queen is! 🥂
❤right it’s giving Lauren hill , it’s giving brown sugar, it’s giving that chocolate glow she is really beautiful
I mean gorgeous!!
Beautiful!!
I thought it was just me 🔥
its just so darn pretty... if i ever "go natural" ill just do this.Literally it looks like stretched natural hair it doesnt even look like locs... i could just throw it in a bun... i could just go swimming.. i could just live but still be natural ... im so happy ive found you
Thank you so much! 💕
@@KekeJ I love the theme song
Aww u sound like a poet. Love this . U can try permanent loc extensions . Find. Good loctitian and speak to them about everything in detail before u commit. They r usually very helpful and nice . That way u can try it out and see for few months or less Incase u h CHange ur mind
yes!!!
Kallen your comment so cute💕
girl your hair is soooo pretty omg 😭😭😭 it looks like loose hair but without the hassle. so so so so tempting
Thats exactly what made me start seriously considering locs but idk if my hair would look like that 🥺
i have micro locs and can confirm that thats exactly it 🥰 i retwist too
@racheldunn if you want this look without committing to locs Try mini twists!
Yes, I am all for the re-tie, 2 pt rotation. I do my re-tie every 8 weeks and it's working for me. I love how retwists look, but I'm all about low maintenance and minimalism. It's the retie for me. Your locs are gorgeous.
8 weeks girl the consistency. I do a re-tie every 4 months if I'm really lazy I'll push 6 months. I have had my loc's for 2 years and don't have problems with my grid and parts getting messed up.
Do you still interlock now? Have you experienced your locs looking more compact or thicker after interlocking?
@@Penelope416 Yes, I just hit 4 yrs in my journey and I still interlock every 8 weeks. My locs are compact/skinny and definitely more firmer feeling than with retwisted locs. I love them, they're like mini ropes. My daughter's first set of locs were traditional and retwisted and were softer feeling. She is now on loc set #3, approximately 220 microlocs and she loves the low maintenance.
@@micarae Thanks for your quick response! I've been doing more research on interlocking, and I'm glad it's worked for so many people. I'm just not sure if I would consistently do it. I may stick to retwisting, because I like the aesthetic of my locs looking more expanded, fluffy, and thicker.
I think interlocking is good for people with high density (thicker hair) such as yours because they will still have a fuller appearance. But I have low to medium density, fine strands so it may look less full on me.
Thanks for responding! Your locs are beautiful! 😀 😊
"I don't want my locs to mature holey". I heard that as "holy" and imagined a loc with a halo. 🤣
😍😍😍 she’s STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!!! facially features r chiseled & perfectly symmetric! hair: FLAWLESS!!!
Thank you! 💕
I’m team retwist! I use aloe vera gel, water, and oil for my retwists and they last for about 2 weeks before it starts getting a little fluffy but I honestly like the volume
Good to know! That’s what I plan on doing once I start my locs 🙌🏾
@@BethannyRochelle I hope it works out for you!! Good luck on your loc journey 🤗
@@BethannyRochelle
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Hi Taylor do you use natural aloe vera gel?
I want to retwist because interlocking hurts my arms but it doesn't last longer than a week.
Honestly, im team retwist #1 cause I have small traditional locs. #2, im not a fan of seeing scalp or parts in my hair so I prefer the " grown out" look. I usually wait every 6 weeks to retwist. I also think letting my hair grow out is healthier because I have 3c type texture and it will break if I over manipulate in any kind of way.
Interlocking is so CLEAN! Way better than retwisting cuz it lasts so long! I just tried it out on my traditional starter locs then washed my hair and the parts were still poppinnnnnn!
I laughed so loud at “and that’s about it” lol. I will be locking my hair starting today. I was so inspired by your hair!
Good luck on your journey!💙✊🏾
Congratulations and welcome to the Loc family 🥳🥰
😂 I couldn’t really think of anything else. And congratulations on your loc journey! 🥰
And this skinnnn 👏🏿. The color and it’s just so smooth, even toned, rich 🔥
Your hair looks sooooo GOOD!!! I got my sisterlocks installed 10/15 and have 496. I REFUSE to ever self retighten them so more power to you for even starting your micro locks on your own; they are FABULOUS!
My reason for why I like interlocking is because I have a very busy life style being a mother. So interlocking is a great way for me to get it done within one or two days on the weekends. It’s easy to maintain
Can't retwist to save my life lol. Tried to do it a few times but failed miserably. So interlocking is my thing. I am a DIY-er so I installed my braidlocs and maintain them myself about every 7 weeks or so. My only cons with interlocking are 1) the time it takes and 2) the constant danger of interlocking hair belonging to another loc. Really love your locs and your volume is to die for!!
Thank you so much! 💕 those are my cons as well 😫
You and that word "crispiness"! Said with eyes closed, a smile on her face like she just had a bowl of ice cream! Love you, Keke. 💝
i retwist my microlocs with no products :) i have 4c hair so it stays together for a while (idk if thats a factor but ive had no problems with unraveling too fast). im cool with it unraveling a little over time and hanging out like that for a while (about 6-8 weeks between retwists) bc it actually helps it mature faster by swelling and contracting on its own (freeform style). not the method if you like crisp looking long lasting retis but it works for me, my locs have matured very fast, and i love the volume! i also maintain the twisted roots by putting them in two strand twists or braids as im retwisting and keeping those in for at least 2 weeks!
"when you finish that retie... what? Girl?.....you don't know who you talking to."
Lmao, I laughed so hard, it's very much true sis 😂😍
😂😂😂
Feeling kinda like that now. My sister interlocked mine last night 🤣✊🏾✌🏾
This is so informative - thank you! Sounds like I’ll be a 2-point rotation interlock girl!
It’s everything for me! The voice, personality, glow, crown! Yesss! And thank you for this helpful vid. I’m planning to start locs and I will likely interlock because I don’t have the time to retwist every week
I use to palm roll in the beginning. But I have to shampoo weekly and I felt like I was wasting my time. So now I interlock. And I love it.
My retwist lasted for 2 weeks and honestly it could’ve lasted longer but I stopped tying it up after week 1. You gotta make sure it dries completely before you manipulate your hair or wet
Yesss no water till its set
i have to admit after watching your videos i am most definitely going to go microlocs.. thank you. Lionel is fabulous...and so are you.
When you talked about interlocking into another section, I felt that in my spirit! That was my biggest problem when I had micro locs.
Hey Keke! I support those pros and cons..I had quite a hard time choosing which way to maintain my microlocs. I started with interlocking (did it twice) before I got inspired to retwist. The time consuming nature of interlocking coupled with grabbing strands from the neighbor locs drove me into retwisting...that plus looking into the future, when I might be unable to retwist my hair I can go to a loctician and it won't be expensive -unlike interlocking.
I however combine both methods; interlocking the locs all round my edges (coz they are prone to loosen after a retwist) then retwisting the rest. So far, so good, I'll know in a couple of months if it'll be a good decision.
I honestly think that for those of us who thought they've 'escaped' from natural hair struggles become dumbfounded with the toll the maintainance of microlocs takes on someone once they in..esp to me. It's an easier process if you have a loctician or you're enthusiastic about your hair like Keke :-) For me, I take a month at a time..love my microlocs! I'd choose that anyday compared to loose natural. Choose wisely friends, what you'll be able to maintain in the long run. I wish I had the luxury of having and going to a loctician.
I am a loctician. I stay in Newcastle
Hi Nelly. I hope you're great. I'm really interested in seeing how your hair looks now, if you still have your locs. I'm just starting my journey and would like to see what the retwist looks like.
@@oluwadunsinadebayo2797 Hey, I can show you...but I stopped retwisting after doing it twice and went back to reties till now :-)
@@nellymckenna6552 oh. Why's that?
@@oluwadunsinadebayo2797 The twisting didn't last as long as reties, that discouraged me from continuing with it
Team interlocking ✨ I played with the idea of re twisting, but didn’t because I wasn’t trying to play myself lol
Also I accept that my hair will never look like yours, but you mane is GOALS!!!! 😍
I feel you! Lol but Don’t say that! I’m sure your hair is gorgeous 🥰
Just saw your hair and it DOES look amazing!!!!!
@@ChroniclesofaRunawayBride awww thank you!
Your hair looks so beautiful 😘! Seriously you were very realistic. I'm now feeling inspire to interloc. Thanks for the content
You know what. I’m gonna go ahead and say it. I’m switching to interlocking today. I’ve had my locs for a year and pros and cons you listed are right on point. I cant take it anymore! I just want my hair to look fresh !
You are the definition of Queen. Thank you for the wisdom as I start my sister locks
I’m team retwist. I also have traditional locs so I feel like a retwist is better for my locs.
I have a very hyperactive special needs child who kept pulled her hair out. I tried to leave her just “natural” for 12 years. I finally got tired and started her with two strand twist on her 12th birthday. Within 2 weeks it looked horrible. So I went and got a interlock needle. And it works so well for me with her. I have to follow her around the house to get it done. I’ve had so many people tell me how “bad” it is to interlock. But no one offered to help me sooo lol. We are 6 weeks in so we shall see
I'm so happy for you . Do what you think is best for your child 💕
Good job mama you are doing an awesome job
I feel where you coming from I just lock my 5 year old hair. and she has a learning disability and I’m in the process of getting her tested for Autism. And she also pulls her hair out and doesn’t like it getting it done. I did the two twist and hope it locks up🙏🏾
It's been about a year since this comment, how is your/her hair journey going? ♥️
@@motherknowsbestval unfortunately I had to cut them out. But because of her hair pulling. Not the method. The method worked great for her. Just have to find a way to stop her from pulling in her hair.
I have two locs (at my temples) and initially locked them using the interlocing method. After watching some videos after the fact I saw a bunch of people talking about how bad it is for the loc and how it’s makes them thinner, etcetera etcetera.
Soooo, for months (I did them November 2020), I tried doing the re-twist method instead but when I tell you my hair did not loc at all and after adding just a spritz of water they were unraveled. Smh. I finally caved and just decided to interloc again cause there was months worth of new growth just sitting there. Plus I watched your videos and saw that the method wasn’t damaging your locs and you have a head full lol. It’s definitely a better method for my two little locs and because I don’t redo them until I see a significant amount of new growth I’m pretty positive I won’t experience any thinning or such.
I just do “two” points (they’re random though so really not even two honestly) and I don’t use any tools. I just thread the end through the top with my fingers.
I get my dreds interlocked every six months. I don't have to twist my hair for almost 8 weeks after I interlock, I just wash n oil it. I love interlocking because my hair is soft n it keeps them together. It takes me and hour to re twist and 4 hours when I get it interlock ed. 20 years locked here. I do cut my locks about 3 to 4 times a year to keep them neat and to stop them from getting too long
Omg yes, those clips urk the hell out of me too! Retwist are so much easier but I’d definitely take the time for interlocking and not having to sit under the dryer nor worry about unraveling. I’ve never seen how the interlocking is done. So I’ll have to look that up but it’d be cool to see you do it when it’s time for you to do so.
I started interlocking October 21' it was the best decision ever!! I wanted as natural as possible only products is oil and water for moisturizing , get up and go, easy wash and go easy easy easy easy
I use the 4 pt rotation method. BTW your hair is SUPER gorgeous and so are you! Thanks again for another great video
Thank you! 💕
I have traditional locs...but I prefer interlocking. I only do it every 3 to 4 mths
I love that our little re-twist community is growing! Your curls today is doing it ❤️
Oooop continued watching lol. But respect your decision on the re-tie. Retwisting not lasting is a true issue but I’ve figured out some helpful tricks
Thank you! 💕
I could listen to you talk for days. Love from South Africa ❤
Team interlocking👋🏽 it’s the best 🔥
Yeahhhhh seeing your hair, Imma interlock. I haven’t started my locs yet ( probably this weekend!) but I want to do two strand and then move into into interlocking. Awesome video!
Stumbled across this video while trying to decide which loc method I want to go with and this video sold me on interlocks... Wanting the style to last and not wanting to use certain products makes interlocking seem like the only choice. Thanks for the video!
Yes definitely! That was my intimate deciding factor as well. It’s very nice to be able to exercise, swim and wash my hair without having to worry about it . Thank you so much for watching! ❤️
I retwist.. i have thick locks and i want them to stay thick.. i want them respectful disrespectful as possible 😊 yes it doesn't last as long but my retwist can last 3 to 4 weeks until i was it.. but i only retwist once every 6 to 8 weeks.. so i got good at them scarfs for the rough weeks lol
Gurllllll! I love your hair! I’m trying to start locs with the 2 strand method, but your hair is everything.
This is EXACTLY how I want my hair to look 😭
Yes just stated my journey for the third time
And your hair looks beautiful!!!
I tried to retwist once or twice and my hair straight laughed at me! So retie it is. I started with the 4 point rotation and switched to 2
Me too, re- twisting became undone and I don't have time to keep doing 420 locs, so retie for me and I feel happy and as it grows it gets fuller. Blessings to you
I was the same way!
Can you guys explain why you went with the 2 pt rotation. I had my sisterlock consultation a couple weeks ago and she told me black hair must use the 4 pt rotation for anything 4a and up; however, I have extremely soft, but high density hair. it's really thick and long and my longest strands are over 22 inches. I started inserting my own microlocks with two strand twists but am deciding to wait until the end of installation to interlock at the roots. I have several different textures in my hair. Most of of the back is I feel 3c, I'm mostly 4a and some 4b, the other 2 I have no idea what they are but they aren't 4c. I just want to know will I be safe and still have healthy locs if I decide to do the 2 pt rotation with 3c, 4a, and 4b hair? I started the first 3 with the 4 pt rotation and it just seemed too too harsh and tight for my soft thick hair. Can you let me know if I'll be alright using the 2pt instead of the 4 pt? Thanks so much! I have the back finished and plan on finishing the sides and front hopefully by Monday.
@@KekeJ Can you guys explain why you went with the 2 pt rotation. I had my sisterlock consultation a couple weeks ago and she told me black hair must use the 4 pt rotation for anything 4a and up; however, I have extremely soft, but high density hair. it's really thick and long and my longest strands are over 22 inches. I started inserting my own microlocks with two strand twists but am deciding to wait until the end of installation to interlock at the roots. I have several different textures in my hair. Most of of the back is I feel 3c, I'm mostly 4a and some 4b, the other 2 I have no idea what they are but they aren't 4c. I just want to know will I be safe and still have healthy locs if I decide to do the 2 pt rotation with 3c, 4a, and 4b hair? I started the first 3 with the 4 pt rotation and it just seemed too too harsh and tight for my soft thick hair. Can you let me know if I'll be alright using the 2pt instead of the 4 pt? Thanks so much! I have the back finished and plan on finishing the sides and front hopefully by Monday.
I could listen to ur voice all day, thanks for the video dear ❤ I think I'll stick to interlocking with my texture
I was interlocking but I think for my next set I’ll do retwist because my locs did start to look and feel thin. Great video thank you!!!
if you changed the products you out in your hair prior to locking you might want to stop using them (common mistakes ppl make). You are supposed to water your scalp and the hair everyday(common mistake people make). If you recently started using coconut oil in your hair please stop (coconut is proven to make hair shed in some people). Hope this helps
Also do not interloc for 2 to 3 months, allow them to regrow back, then re interlock
I didn’t like it anyway it was a lot of work lol I like the palm roll look more
I was watching TikTok and decided to UA-cam microlocs cause this beautiful Queen had some! And it’s you again🤤🥰
You are literally THEEE CUTEST and hair goals for reeaallll!! I’m honestly so anxious to get my hair done. I can’t WAIT!
I have been locs since last Nov around Thanksgiving. I personally love interlocking.
I started mine with micro braids of my natural hair and used interlocking for new growth. Love it!
Your hair is gorgeous! Going to be micro loving my 4b/4c THICK hair & I’m so nervous lol. I want mine to have volume, so I’m glad I found your page. Love the 2-point recommendation vs the 3 & 4-point.
Thank you
I have locs I started myself and looking at your video was helpful.
I’m going to keep doing two point rotation so my locs can be fluffier as well
Your 👏🏿 hair 👏🏿 looks👏🏿 so👏🏿 GOOOOOOD
I love me a good southern accent! Ooouuu you’re a joy to listen to !!!! 🤪😍❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am so glad I came across your videos. Thank you my sista, thank you. And your energy is super chill and my speed. Namaste.
thanks for this... the biggest take away was the volume based on the point rotation... im about to do the first retight on my youngones natty locs and couldn't figure what method and why... ps... your hair & beauty is flawless!
Your just gorgeous all around !!! Thank you for the video and content! I am in the process of considering combing out my “traditional locs” that where started with loc extension. Am at a year and a half with my own natural locs no extensions. I want body and don’t see me styling my hair in her future. I love the body your hair has !!!
Looking beautiful as always, hair looks amazing!! Very informational 💕💕.
Thank you! 💕
I so love this video thank you I started my daughters already but for myself I been waiting I’m so ready now
Subscribed girlfriend 🙌🏿! This was a great and informative video! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️!
Your intro drew me in. New subbie!
You’re very pretty & your mane is glorious.
I'm really loving how your hair is growing out.
Your hair is everything!!!!
Starting my locs this weekend. Can’t sleep. Just thinking about it
Tell me why the whole time I'm watching the video I'm humming, "not the re-twist... the re-twist uh ohh ohh wooaah" 😂
Damn! I just got that song out my head and then I read this comment. Thanks. Uh ohh ooo ohh ohh ohhhhh. 😂😁
😂😂😂😂
God!!!! You are gorgeous and so is your hair Sis❤
Thank you this is very informative, crazy not what I searched but it helped me a lot to know the difference thank you im subbed queen🔥
Nice video. Your hair Bangin!!!
Yay! I have been searching for a video like this! ✨
You are so beautiful, damn. 😍 I'm getting my micro locs installed Sunday and I'm excited. No looking back for me. I hope the stylist does them so good, that I never have to start over! I'm done with combing my natural 4c hair. Plus I'm tender headed which causes me to go months without washing and combing. I did the big chop 2x in the last 5 years because my hair started locking on its own. I just hope mine looks half as good as yours. 💙
Very informative video. I think I’m ready now!
omfg, i swear. when i had my micro locs, they were about that size. maybe lightly bigger. but i swear, every time i would retie, they would always get caught up in each other. no matter what way i used to interlock them. by the end, i would only interlock with my fingers because it was the easiest to keep each lock separate. There are SOOOO many things that I miss about my locs, and seeing yours make me miss them even more. But they were also low key, a nightmare. You are so right, that month goes by so fast and for me it got to the point where I dreaded having to retwist. I started neglecting the back, and they got so matted together that I just ended up taking them out. But I miss them so much you have no idea!
Girrrrrrrrrrrl YOU ARE GORGEOUS!!!!. My goodness😍.
The unraveling of the locs is what took me so long to start my locs I hate all the product and clips when I found out about microlocs with the 2,3, and 4 pt rotation I did my locs the next day
First time here and I’m glad I spotted you❣️ I have been searching for loc ideas for a while now but your hair is my trust choice style of locs. Your locs are gorgeous lady, thanks for sharing❣️
I really love this style, I am seriously considering it. This video helps. You and your mane are Gorgeous😍
Omg so pretty !
Thank you! 💕
Found my answers. Thanks for making this video
I just took out my original love and interlocked ( stylist called them micro).. but I originally did my deposit foe sisterlocs. I love the versatility with my hair so I’m not complaining about maintenance and upkeep. Thank you foe dropping knowledge.
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God !!!! your locs are so beautiful!!!!
So beautiful
So damn beautiful
If only my hair were thick I wouldn’t think twice
Lionel is a catch😉❤️
Thank Sis! Love and Respect.
I love the music you use in your videos!!
Learning alot as I am thinking of locking
Loving your progress
THANK YOU Keke!! I think I'm ready to start this journey with me and my 4 boys..😳😬
First, you are all types of fine 😍 ….second, i think interlocking makes your loc stronger and fuller over time
Thank you! You just helped me make a big decision!!!
I’ve had my micro locs for 5 yrs now. After a yr of having my locks, I switched to the 2 point rotation. Long story short I noticed holes in a few of my locs and I was completely over it 🙄. I switched to a 3 point rotation and I haven’t had a problem since. If you find a technique to avoid holes with the 2 point rotation, Please let me know!! A little more volume couldn’t hurt 😄
I sure will! I considered changing rotations as well!
Do you mind telling me how to avoid holes? Like I hear her say don’t interlock through the same way twice but does she mean since the last time you touched up a month before or like the current interlocking session?
@@tiara3139 I would assume both. If your going through your hair and you can feel/see where your last rotation ended, I would suggest not starting that rotation in that gap. If you’ve gone awhile without interlocking and you can’t feel/see the gap, I would assume that it’s safe to start the rotation where ever. Being that the hair has tangle/matted together quite a bit.
Lionel looks amazing and gorgeous! She’s on 🔥🔥🔥!!!
Thank you! 💕
Hi. Have been watching for a min now. Bout ready to take my journey. Glad to see yours! And yes! I'm into interlocking! At least I think so... lol... initially I was going to do micro locs. But the time vs my length...and if I ever thght of going to something the money!!! So I said I wld do small locs... ut overall I realized what I really liked about them and it was the majority of the ones I saw... they were interlocking... so now I know... its the interlocking look I like... thanks again. Great vid!
Thank you! 💕 I’m excited for your journey!
Thanks for the video you rock
You're gorgeous! Your hair is so pretty.
Looks beautiful Keke...
Your video is very informative! Beautiful hair and accent!
Thank You for this wonderful video
I love your smile !!!
Hi 👋🏾 I like to interlock my hair for same reasons you mentioned & my thin hair looks fuller.
I have 200 and that is plenty for me, I do 2 point rotation too much easier than palm rolling your hair looks wonderful
My hair texture is 3b/c and so it will just slip out of a retwist so I LOOOOVE interlocking. Loooove it. Also my last touch up was only 2hrs (though I have much less locs and they are more on the medium size)
Thank you for this video.😊 Super dope and informative.