THE BEST explanation on the internet of why interlocking LOOKS thinner. Thanks.

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment!! I’m so glad you found it helpful 🤎

Very informative video! You covered a lot of bases. I have microlocs that were installed using the interlock method. I no longer do reties but twist instead so that I could do them myself. Since my locs are small, I am gentle so as not to stress my follicles. I use a tiny amount of flaxseed gel, almost to where you can't even see it on my finger tip, and add a little hair oil then twist the loc. It is holding well, there's no itching or flaking, and my hair is fluffy. Also, by twisting them myself instead of letting a loctician interlock them, I save $1200/yr.

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊 I’m here for the self maintenance as well, it definitely adds up. Save your coins where you can lol. Do you make the flaxseed gel yourself or is there a brand you use? I’ve been thinking about trying it for my retwists!

@redcardinal4

Жыл бұрын

@@Thecatherinealexandra I use Miss Jessie's flaxseed gel. A little goes a very long way. The hold is great and it doesn't make my hair hard, which I'm happy about because I don't like product in my hair.

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

@@redcardinal4 oh yes, I used to use that when I had loose natural hair. I think I may still have some left over, thank you !! I think I’ll give it a try one day 🤗

Girl thank you for explaining and getting straight to the point .. 🙏🏾♥️

@Thecatherinealexandra

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful 😊

Girl ! Thank you so much ! You have answered so many of My questions . Like I’ve been on My loc journey for an year now . I have done both methods . I just started off with retwisting . Same thing what you actually said when I did the retie for 3 months I noticed the same thing & I wasn’t feeling My hair in that way . I want it thick & etc. too . Thanks girl ! Cuss many times I thought I was tripping 🧡

@Thecatherinealexandra

7 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome!!! Always pay attention to what your hair is doing and make adjustments where needed

just found your channel and subscribed. I’ve had sisterlocks for 4 years now with interlocking being my maintenance, and my crown area has always been thin, but recently it looks even thinner. This video helps me to see why. The compactness of each lock that is interlocked. I’ve been researching knotted locks that are supposed to allow for fuller roots. Not sure knotted locks will give me the thicker or fuller roots, but I see now how the twisting works. I must say that I’ll be researching the retwist method in my hope to thicken my crown. Thanks.

@Thecatherinealexandra

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing!! I’m happy to hear that you found my content valuable. I’ve never heard of knotted locs before so I’ll have to Google it, but I would certainly try retwisting for a few months and if you notice a difference.

Best explanation (and demonstration) on interlocking versus re-twisting EV-ERRR!!

@arcticstudios

7 ай бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing. Very in depth, I love it!!

@Thecatherinealexandra

7 ай бұрын

Thank you !!! I’m happy to hear my explanation was helpful 😊

@Thecatherinealexandra

7 ай бұрын

@@arcticstudios thank you for the love !!

I’m so glad I found this video bc I’m starting back over 3 months in❤❤❤❤

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!! I’m glad this was helpful ❤️

Thanks for the break down and great job also !

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome !!!

Thank you for this video. I went to my stylist for my second retwist and she just started interlocking my locs. Next time I go I will be sure to tell her to do a retwist

Love the video very informative. Thanks 🙏🏽

Thank you, thank you. I was on the fence and considering interlocking. Your initial explanation was enough for me to decide. My locs are already slightly thinner than I really wanted them to be. I don’t want them any thinner then they are now. I’ll continue to retwist.

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Yesss, I’m so happy my video was helpful!! 🥰🥰

Very helpful video, I started similar to you comb coils-interlocks-retwist. Debating on getting interlocked again since my roots don’t seem to be locking at all

So happy with the way you explained the difference in the techniques. Thank you! I think I would like to switch over to the interlock method.. I like the thinner, more sleek look of locs, plus maybe I could go longer in between retries..

@Thecatherinealexandra

4 ай бұрын

Glad my video helped with your decision !!

Hi, your video was very helpful. I loved your demonstration at the end to show where your original interlocking was. I started feeling down the individual locs on my head and realized or rather confirmed that my hair was interlocked. Moving forward, I want to go the retwisting route as I desire a more fluffy thick look and not the more manicured, intact, scalpy look that interlocking sustains. Good video! Your explanation and demonstration was simple and easy to understand and I don't feel the need to continue looking for more videos to watch. haha!

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Aww yayy, I’m glad to hear my video was helpful !!! Interlocking can be a little confusing to explain so I’m happy to hear my video was easy to understand 🥰

PERFECT video! Thank you, thank you, thank you. This visual was so helpful…and naturally triggered more indecisiveness in me, lol. It’s not a very noticeable difference in diameter but I’m just like you: I want my locs to swell to their greatest potential.

@Thecatherinealexandra

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for tuning in! I’m glad this was helpful for you 🥰🥰🥰

I dont like puffy roots and my hair unraveling I don't care about the size of my locs I locd my hair for convenience . Im happy with my look but you do explain it well enough for people to figure out which route to go.❤

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !! 😊

@wassupg

11 ай бұрын

@naturallyafroqueenbey7438…That’s my issue too. I can’t stand puffy roots and I had braidloc for 4 months and decided to take them out ALL 341 of them too tiny and retie didn’t look fresh after a week 🤦🏾‍♀️. I’m doing my grid and twist and refresh monthly until I decide if I’m going to let them loc 🤷🏾‍♀️. I can deal with 100 or less that’s it I don’t want 150~more 🙅🏾‍♀️

@wassupg

11 ай бұрын

@@Thecatherinealexandra…Thk u for sharing this info . If I Loc I have to decide which method benefits me 😉

@naturallyafroqueenbey7438

11 ай бұрын

@wassupg they will thicken up my locs are starting to come in very nice being interlocked it's been a year I can't pay for a retwist then 2 weeks later I'm looking a mess nope. I got on youtube and taught myself to interlock and there doing fab.

@naturallyafroqueenbey7438

11 ай бұрын

@wassupg that's what I did I decided interlock works better for me and it's working out great.

I love that you shared this video bc I’m at 6 months and have decided to stop interlocking after combining my microlocs 🫣. I’ve been wanting to see someone’s progress from interlocking to retwisting 💪🏾

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad my video reached you!!! I hope you found this and my other videos helpful as you continue to transition from interlocking to retwisting 🤎

Great video. I like to add ive started comb coil on 4c hair several times. Also over my 14 year loc journey ive gone back and forth between interlocing and palm roll, i prefer the look of palm rolling but the longevity of interlocing

@Thecatherinealexandra

Ай бұрын

Great advice!

Interlocking was the last straw on the camels back for my 1set, Completely destroyed my hair. 2nd set now tho!!! 🎉

Incredible straight forward explanation thanks so much

@Thecatherinealexandra

3 ай бұрын

You’re welcome !!

I love this video. I am two years in and I just try interlocking for the first time today.

@Thecatherinealexandra

Ай бұрын

What’s your thoughts on the interlocking thus far?

Amazing video I was trying to decide I'm definitely gonna choose the retwist method

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad my video was helpful !! 🥰

@jahmal6293

Жыл бұрын

@@Thecatherinealexandra very helpful

@selvision

Жыл бұрын

​@@Thecatherinealexandravery helpful...I have some interlock at the nap and sides soft hair wasn't staying twist but I'm only 2m in my journey with one retwist...I'm 55 with small locs and fine hair at menopause stage so I know I have to be careful...don't want them dry and skinny and scalpy ...

phewwwww this is reassuring, my locs are like 5/6 months ish and i decided to swap to retwist in September so im hoping my locs will be okay with the change

@Thecatherinealexandra

9 ай бұрын

Trust me, they'll be just fine!!

Interlocking any day and anytime.

Very good video! Thank you!

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!! 🥰

Great video I just got my hair interlocked

Thank you so much for this video, I prefer interlocking with my micro locs because it's tighter & smaller looks better on my head. But you wouldn't believe how many people would tell me my hair would fall out or then.

@Thecatherinealexandra

Ай бұрын

This is why I always say find what works best for your hair type and needs. Glad to hear you’ve found a maintenance method that works for you!

Thank you so much for this it’s so helpful ❤ I’m only 1 month into starting my loc journey for the 3rd time but this time with twists and gosh my first retie is so tight and making me uncomfortable. I’ve always wanted the fuller look so I’m never doing a retie again only retwists but it feels like they already messed up my journey and that makes me sad :(

@Thecatherinealexandra

6 ай бұрын

If they only interlocked once, your locs will be fine. I interlocked mine a few times and my locs turned out fine lol

Great video thank you

Thank you...super helpful!

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome !!

If you do the interlock loosely depending on hair type it may puff up. I do mines loose and I interlock once a year.

i do both i interlock one month and a few months later id get a standard comb retwist

I liked regular retwist somebody interlocked mine now I’m growing it out so the can regular retwist it next time I go is that even possible to do you can go back right to regular retwist?

super helpful!

@Thecatherinealexandra

Ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!!

Do you think that my interlocked roots would swell up a bit overtime?

Very nice informative video

This was so great and helpful I want the fluffy locs but I like my roots neat and my hair is super fine and soft 🥲🥲 lol but my only question when you did interlocking did you do 2 point or 4 point?

@Thecatherinealexandra

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching! 4 point rotation

Thank you!

Thank you. your Locs are pretty and healthy.

@Thecatherinealexandra

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Great video🥰🥰🥰

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !! 😊😊

For a lighter lock, you can use 2 point rather than 3 or 4 point - with 2 point being the lightest method. kzread.info/dash/bejne/q32J2ZiRmcerpaw.html

Just started the interloc journey

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

How do you like it so far?!

What is the name of the loc u have on

I started my Loc journey and they said they interlocked it at the root then did two strand twist for the rest of the way down and I didn’t realize it was bad I don’t want my locs to look thinner I’m also in Canada Manitoba and it’s one of the only loctitions in my city

@Thecatherinealexandra

8 ай бұрын

If they only interlocked it that on time, you’ll be fine. Just get retwist maintenance moving forward

Great info thank u… I think I will do twist n maybe interlock 2 a year lol my locs are very thick n I love them looking bushy lol.. but sometimes I like it neat for a month or two… so retwist mostly n interlock once or twice lol … thank u for the info I thought I would damage my locs if I kept switching but … cool beans 😁

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!! I’m glad you found this helpful as you decide what maintenance method to do 🥰

I interlock all the time mines are thick still I just retwist every 3 months

@Thecatherinealexandra

7 ай бұрын

Everyone’s hair type is different so it works for you then that’s great!

@dajianelson8148

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I was going to say we’re all different I switch both ways. I’m also a loctician so I don’t worry about my hair like that lol

My mom doesn't believe i did enough research before starting. She thinks i need to go to a locyician to actually start and she hates the full roots so I'm going to start interlockingy hair till it starts budding

@Prva1l

Жыл бұрын

Do what you like Ik you trying to respect your mom but still it’s your head

Hi! What what point rotation were you using on your locs

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

I was going to a loctician at the time, she was doing a 4 point rotation!

i want thick locs but i didn’t have my density in mind…the back of my hair is thinner than the front but i did kinda the same size parting…now i’m contemplating splitting my locs in the front bc they are toooooo thick compared to my locs in the back…im 6 months locd btw but i don’t want to comb them out and repeat bc i don’t want to instant loc and lose that natural nature 🫠

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that’s tough. If you’re not happy with the size I would suggest taking them down . 6 months in your hair isn’t fully loc’d yet so I don’t think it would bad if you started those over !

@Xojaddaa

Жыл бұрын

I second restarting now, I’m 3 years in & also had the same problem but didn’t take any action 😅 I split them about 3 months ago & it was a nightmare

My hair is thin i want to start mines off with interlocking. Thanks for the information ill see in between how the process goes

@Thecatherinealexandra

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad my video could help guide you !!

Ive been interlocking for around 2 years and i use to say i hate them but tried talking myself into loving my hair but JESUS I HATE THIS INTERLOCKING LOOK lol i wish i could get rid of the compactness without starting over

@Thecatherinealexandra

9 ай бұрын

😩😩😩 yea I recommend to stop interlocking and just retwist it!

I’ve experienced the same experience. My hair is naturally thick I’ve always palm rolled my locs for a retwist, however recently I got them interlocked and they look slimmer and I did not like it at all

@Thecatherinealexandra

3 ай бұрын

And now you know for certain it’s maintenance method you don’t care for 🙌🏾

Omg I love your video, please tell me how did you get your hair to stay like that after retwist? I have microlocks and I started interlocking but my roots were getting a little thinner so I tried twisting or palm rolling I am just scared it would unravel how did tou get yours to stay without unraveling?

@Thecatherinealexandra

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I make sure that my hair is fully dried before removing the loc clips 😊

@phyliciateagle8625

7 ай бұрын

Awesome I hope my hair stays in place 🙏🏾 thank you for your response 😊

how do i switch over from interlocking to retwisting??

@dajianelson8148

6 ай бұрын

Let it grow out a couple inches

Can you tell me how you retwisted your locs? I dance a lot of salsa and hustle and will be doing martial arts, so I sweat a lot. I like the neat look and want my locs to be more medium-sized, not thick and fat. I am not a fan of gel so I'm not sure what I'm supposed to use to retwist the rotos and make sure it stays. 😬 Do you also have to moisturize your scalp and locs every day?

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

I actually uploaded a video on my channel yesterday showing how I retwist my locs & the products I use! You can view it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZyW07acfrDRfc4.html I do use gel but the brand I use is a nice lightweight, natural gel that gives a great hold. Also I personally spritz my hair everyday with water or Rosewater, my hair tends to be on the dryer side so it’s necessary for me 😊

@ruru9400

Жыл бұрын

@@Thecatherinealexandra oh thank you! ❤️ I keep hearing about this rosewater but don't know what it is? 🤔 My hair is very dry and thirsty also, I hate it.

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

@@ruru9400 it’s created by steeping rose petals in water. It has a lot of amazing benefits but it’s really great at moisturizing hair & also skin. I spritz it on my face everyday lol my hair is dry too and it helped tremendously. Give it a try !! 🙌🏾😊

@ruru9400

Жыл бұрын

@@Thecatherinealexandra oh wow, I have never heard of this before! I will definitely give it a try because my hair is begging for change in care 🙏🏾❤️

@mamat1213

Жыл бұрын

I have high textured 4c hair and used to use just water spiritz or right after a wash… oil my scalp then twist my med sized locs on damp hair and as long as I kept in place until dried it would stay!

Hi!! Thanks for your video! Ik you’ve been interlocking for 6 months, but how long have you been retwisting? Also how often did you get a retie in the 6 months?

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Heyyy ! I stopped interlocking once I hit the 6 month mark. Im 16 months in so going on a year now of retwisting. In the 6 months I was interlocking, I got a retie about every 8 weeks. I had 4 retie sessions in total.

good info.

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

Very intelligent young lady🖤 Medaase paa from Ghana

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Thank you !! 🥰

HELLO😊 YOU EXPLAIN THAT SO WELL😊 THANK YOU😊 THIS IS MY 4TH YEAR WITH MY LOCS😊 EVER SINCE THEN, MY ROOTS HAVE NEVER BEEN LOCKED. MY BEAUTICIAN NEVER TOOK THE TIME TO LOOK AT THAT, SO I WENT TO THIS AFRICAN BEAUTICIAN AND SHE INTERLOCKED MY ROOTS. IT DID MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE😊 I JUST DID THIS ONE TIME, JUST BECAUSE RETWIST RETWIST WAS NOT DOING ANYTHING AFTER 4 YEARS FOR ME OR MAYBE WHO CARES. BUT I DO LIKE MY MEDIUM TO SMALL LOCS😊 MAYBE THIS WILL FIX ALL THE LOOSE ROOT LOOK FOR NOW😊 ANY SUGGESTIONS WILL BE FINE😊 P.S. DO INTERLOCKING LEAVES KNOTS IN YOUR LOCS?😊

How’s your hair during workouts now with retwists ?

@Thecatherinealexandra

11 ай бұрын

It’s been fine, I typically pull my hair back in to a low ponytail when I workout and sometimes will tie down the front

What do you retwist your hair with?

@Thecatherinealexandra

11 ай бұрын

I have a full video of my retwist routine on my channel! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lZyW07acfrDRfc4.html

So how did you go from interlock to a retwist? Did you take out the interlock?

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

No i didn’t take it out, I just stopped interlocking and started retwisitng !

@lnsidi

Жыл бұрын

@@Thecatherinealexandra oh so I can get a regular Retwist? I started with a interlock method

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

@@lnsidi yep, you can get a regular retwist !

Was your first professional appointment after starting locs an interlock retightening or a re twist?

@Thecatherinealexandra

10 ай бұрын

My first professional appointment was when I started my locs. I started my locs with a loctician using the two strand twist method and then she interlocked the roots

@kwd12

10 ай бұрын

@@Thecatherinealexandra THANK YOU!

@1987gradybaby

9 ай бұрын

​@@Thecatherinealexandrathat's exactly how the lady did mines but it wouldn't stay it keep unraveling

Can i go from interlocking to (palmroll?) retwist? And how should i do that? Im at my starterslocs (1month in)

@Thecatherinealexandra

Жыл бұрын

Yes! That’s what I did. You just go ahead and palm roll your roots

@blacklove01

Жыл бұрын

@@Thecatherinealexandra thankyou so much!!

Does interlocking make your locs stop growing if u got short looks

@topnktchdrummer7801

3 ай бұрын

Dumb question don’t get dreads

@reabonebmakhakhe

2 ай бұрын

@@topnktchdrummer7801rude

#NorthPhillyPeacePark loves

How many locs do you have??

@Thecatherinealexandra

Ай бұрын

92!

“It’s not thinning it’s just a skinnier loc” …… so um thinning auntie 🤣

@Thecatherinealexandra

Ай бұрын

No it’s not lol it’s just a skinner loc in comparison to the others. My locs are all different sizes

It was good info...but the only miss information that I heard on this video was "people get there roots interlock 8weeks... That's false information.. Ppl you know probably do... But any experienced loctian will tell you 3-4months.. which is about 3 to 4 times max a year..

@dajianelson8148

6 ай бұрын

Exactly

Your not doing anything

An explanation with no demonstration

@Thecatherinealexandra

Ай бұрын

You clearly didn’t watch the entire video 🥴