Loc Smything 101 | You NEED to Know This!

[@tsimmonds55]

Peace Loc Queen. Can you please do a video about how to do it on yourself?

[@thedigitalloctician]

Yes, we're definitely learning this together in the Cultivator Community, digitalloctician.com/community

[@saramolet3614]

The way it look in the picture you already attempted and tried

[@seliciaadams2378]

Here's the funny thing, this is how I've been retwiating my locs all along. I never felt comfortable palm rolling my hair or anyone else's. The loc smything method felt easier and more comfortable to me. I didn't even know it was a thing. WOW!!!! Thanks for educating me on the proper term.

[@thedigitalloctician]

You're the real MVP!! Lol it took me YEARS to even grasp this and you're day 1 at it! I'm amazed!!!

[@seliciaadams2378]

@@thedigitalloctician thanks. But because of YOU I know the proper term for this method. WE are better together!!!! 🏆 🏆 🏆

[@300rik]

Exactly, Ive mine for 7 years and did this since ever, never did a palm roll, i call it finger roll, funniest thing is some people back 7 years ago was saying not do ever do it lol thanks the gods Ive an open mind and could see thru, that it actually gives u more of an accuracy when doing it imo

[@slrcouture]

Wow. I’m shocked this isn’t a normal technique used. I did my teenage sons locs for the first time the other day. I wanted to help him save money. Going to a salon is expensive. I figured how hard could it be. Palm rolling was hurting my hands and wasn’t giving me the results I wanted, so I actually started doing this technique unbeknownst to me that it’s a special technique. It’s something I thought I made up just to get the job done 😂 His hair looked so good once I finished. It actually looked better and much more neat than when he’s gone to the shop.

[@nakeasimone13]

I can’t even get the understanding of the hand gesture. Like are we rolling our fingers back and forth or in the direction we twisted our hair?

[@allthingsmia007]

I had it explained like a slide and roll technique and it make sense now

[@lindag.3532]

That history was very informative! Much appreciated.

[@thedigitalloctician]

Happy to share!

[@sjyoungbloodsj]

Your smile is everything 👏🏽☺️

[@IamNEYDES]

Oh wow. Naturally this was the technique I’ve been doing instead of palm rolling my locs but I didn’t know that it was an actual thing.

[@247gwyn]

I don’t palm roll because I love the character of the loc without it.

[@chrissiemudpuppy1179]

Your locs are so thick and neat 😍😍😍

[@allthingsmia007]

LOCKSMITHING ....THATS IT. Thanks alot. I been trying to figure it out.

[@wendykgosi149]

can you properly EXPLAIN the technique. do you mechanically roll forward and backwards? or?

[@lynnefreeman7687]

Mixed race curly hair here and yes yesssss this is the go to twist to keep them so neat. I love your hair. Thank you for sharing the tips!!!

[@brendamcknight8864]

I have a hard time palm rolling on my own locks, especially in the back, its even harder. Locksmithing, I totally don't understand. Though I enjoyed the history of its invention and the woman who started it.

[@thedigitalloctician]

I totally understand Brenda, it is very weird how the hand placement works for both methods particularly on your own head. How do you groom your locs? Do you use a specific method?

[@tarrafalsmeetingpointservi816]

This is how I locked my son's hair and didn't even know what palm rolling was at the time. His locks are neat and organized. They're not frizzy or loose even though I did them while he was sleeping (he was 1.5 years old when I started them)

[@dominiquegreen813]

Those earrings are GORGEOUS! Where did you get them??

[@ziggybradshaw1]

I do not like palm rolling.

[@EvinNazya]

Can this method cause thinning over time?

[@999samus7]

one question cause I'm completely new and ignorant to this, do you do this dry handed or do apply and type of product to your hands before loc smithing?

[@sisteryaya24]

I really appreciate this video because I have Sisterlocks and I have had to join several of them together to keep them from breaking which makes it difficult to interlock them. Thanks so much! I'll look for the tutorial.

[@Lvlover-mq1nl]

Is this a Playlist case u didn't actually teach any loc smithing in the video lol this is like the 3 video I've watched of urs and the titles are click baits lol loc smithing 101 .... nothing but the creator was mentioned 🤔

[@velmaabel5188]

I started doing this to my locs . Because i was looking for something to make them look less frizzy. I didn't even know there was a name or history. Well I'm going to chalk it up to the ancestors guidance

[@natashafrazier9120]

Thank you! I started thinking my only option as a microloc besides interlocking was knotting. I’m so glad to know that I have another option in my forever journey. You have been such a great teacher to all of us and I want to say THANK YOU so much for sharing your knowledge!! 🎉🎉🙏🏽🕊️

[@VickyShelton]

So happy to see you doing it on yourself 🙌🏾. And don’t forget to mention the spelling 😁 Locsmyth vs. Locsmith.

[@tinafuller6589]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@innerthought4012]

Didn't even realize was a name but this is how I retwist my wife's hair it's more comfortable on my hand

[@nicolegoddess100official]

Thank you 😊 BEGGINER for me

[@KBlue728]

Thank you for this valuable info. I’ve def tried it on myself and man my fingers were tired 😂😂I have search for a video on how you achieved you hair color. I know you didn’t use bleach but I was wondering if you have. A video or have done a video on it. Love all your videos 💙

[@mabeaute8963]

Wonderful share!❤🙏🏽

[@katharine1285]

I do a little bit of both and I have to say it does make a difference. Sometimes I forget so I'll start off palm rolling and then end by loc smything lol

[@tamishab1998]

I asked my stylist if she could try locsmything on my hair, she had no clue to what I was talking about. LOL When I finally gave it a try I was surprised with the outcome.

[@thedigitalloctician]

Right!! It makes such a difference!

[@tamishab1998]

Yes it really does.

[@ChassyJazzy]

​@@thedigitalloctician I noticed when people locsmyth they always do it with their left hand. Can you do this with the right hand? Do you have a tutorial on how to do this

[@d4hair]

So… no product needed? 😮

[@sarahdavenport9527]

please a video of you doing it on a client . I wanna learn so bad .. mad hard for me

[@Jacquelyndorindachic]

I Am 6 Years Loc'd. I just did my own retwist and found myself Loc Smything and Palm Rolling

[@LeslieGrantlovefaithhope]

I've seen this technique alot on social. Can you make a video on how to do on yourself and someone else. I My daughter and I both have issue with thinning all g our hair lines and have lost locs due to it. I don't twist my hair often Wondering if this could this technique could help with providing me to go longer between retwist and have a neat hairline.

[@nubianrentalsusvi]

Follow yannie the locologist- locs are not about neatness- retwist should be twice a year or you will have thinning- hair on average grows 6 inches a year so why the manipulation so often - she explains why the thinning- " leave the hair alone stop the manipulation and you stop the thinning - with continued thinning new growth you will have no loc

[@Ok_Igwe]

Can you link the video to the woman who inspired you to locksmyth on your own head?

[@thedigitalloctician]

Who knows where that video is- that endless scroll on IG is the rabbit hole lol

[@fredssideofthestory2658]

Kemet

[@naturallyafroqueenbey7438]

Wow did not even know what it was called and been doing it on my starter locs my hands automatically do that I stead of palm rolling. 😆 next year ima be a beast.

[@thedigitalloctician]

!!!! it’s amazing how we tap into our ancestors through hair

[@naturallyafroqueenbey7438]

@@thedigitalloctician I thank them for that every day 🙏

[@Aiesha1981]

I go to the salon in Brooklyn, NY where the creator of this technique is at! Beautiful woman!

[@RebuildingWithClarity]

I was born 1989 too. This is the first time I've heard of loc smything.

[@locdfitgirl6629]

Omg I could not figure out how to do it on my own head

[@thedigitalloctician]

It is tricky! We'll definitely be learning this technique in the Cultivator Community, make sure you're on the waitlist to join!

[@locdfitgirl6629]

@@thedigitalloctician I’m signed up and I can’t wait

[@s.b294]

I do this on my 5 yr old but I didn’t know it had a name. I’ve tried the palm rolling and it was not my cup of tea, I couldn’t get it down for nothing. So I’ve been doing “Loc Smything for 2 years”. Wonderful to see it has a name.

[@1wayDrell]

I just got my second retwist after having starter locs for about 3-4 months. But this time she palm rolled them and now they look a lot thinner. Will that make them stay skinny or if i tell her not to do it anymore will they still thicken up over time?

[@marosteeha]

The thing is that when I do that it looks good for like 20 seconds and then the frizz comes right back. So disappointing. 😩

[@katrinayett5904]

Hello how can you do this technique on sister locs as you stated in your video?

[@justcallmeD90]

I was born 1990 so I'm right there with you I do wick locs it twist with the needle personally I love it Thanks for the vid

[@KAYTEEZIE]

Me too. Hehe.

[@Mrs.CryssieJ]

Wow thank you so much i was doing this method , and was just totally unaware of what it was called😊😮

[@biblecents]

Greetings. Please show a video locsmything microlocs/Sisterlocks.

[@LETZRIIDCLYDE]

Its funny that i do this an had no idea it was a thing im almost 1 yr april 22nd 😊

[@ladykingsrey3977]

You are in the YT algorithm, so I subscribed...thank you for sharing I am looking forward to more content

[@thedigitalloctician]

Happy you're here!

[@ladykingsrey3977]

@@thedigitalloctician ahhh, thank you for the kind welcome

[@tuffvision]

All I know, is that I need those earrings in my life

[@naynayskids356]

I am loving this video ❤ the background information and who, how and when this was discovered!!!

[@divadee04ds]

Did she ever explain or demonstrate how it’s done?

[@arisha3015]

😲 OMG! I tried it on myself when I first saw it the regular way nd thought my fingers chose to just shut down on me along with cramping😬 I just tried this way, nd soooo much better! My loc is actually smoother this time!! 😁 yaaaay, nd ty so much for this information

[@teermusk]

You are absolutely gorgeous ❤

[@lynnelaine594]

Amen cause the woman that started mine is just too busy

[@Echelon_tactical]

Does this method work on straight hair I love your locs there amazing

[@Whiteboard7]

I've been doing this for years! Lol

[@malloymdleeds8280]

Your teeth though 🤩.......

[@AmericanCopperDragonChile]

What confirmation! I always felt palm rolling was going to thin me out. Interlocking didn't help either. One day I just started rolling from the bottom up and my hair sang!

[@melanienolley]

thank you!

[@princesssunflower3648]

1989 gang 😊❤️

[@angelaallen7252]

Okay this was very informative and it's going to take some practice for me.

[@roxannerenee9329]

I actually had my locs done at the salon where Ona Osario Maat brought the Loc Smyth method to the Brooklyn community. I get tons of compliments on my locs. Maybe one day I'll be brave enough to do a video🤭Happy Locing!🧜🏾‍♀️💜

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

💙💜

[@kayrich4408]

Great video and technique where did u get the earrings?

[@sheisshe6067]

Are you a fire sign?

[@myloveismykids]

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@coolbrizgarden.kitchen22]

Thanks for sharing

[@GyrlBlaque]

It's a first for me

[@gailthompson2271]

Thank you!

[@mrzo4332]

It sure is.. I was doing this even before I knew it was lock smithing.smiting.. It has been wonderful for my locs. Thank you..

[@SKBG144]

Love the content! Thanks for the info!!

[@thedigitalloctician]

Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@ladyneal8145]

Teach us oh wise one!

[@thedigitalloctician]

Each one, teach one!

[@saundranaughton6069]

Is this done on damp hair or dry hair? Thanks.

[@thedigitalloctician]

Grooming should be done on damp hair, never dry.

[@melindaburnside1835]

👍

[@thedigitalloctician]

Thank you for the thumbs up!

[@jannettjones9165]

How can someone in modern times claims credit for something that's been doing in other countries for centuries...

[@Kaniz3000]

If u watched the full video she talks about the history of it….

[@GyrlBlaque]

Does Ona have a YT Channel

[@thedigitalloctician]

Not that I know of

[@jamesnjugunawanjiru2596]

You talk too much