How to Crochet Tighten Locs | LIFE with Lo

[@sherrysidney9394]

I do like how she FULLY explains the in-out 3 times. Others show it but do not explain the process. Very good teaching method.

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks 🙏🏾

[@GUYE-FAWKES]

She taught us and she didn't charge us 500 dollars for it. Thank you

[@teresaevans4840]

Yes this is the best video for me!

[@rebeccahoward7493]

I'm going to give this a try, thank you for the explanation because it's crazy people charging unbelievable amounts of money just to teach others as if it will take money from their pockets.. Thanks hun ❤

[@amyeveTTe]

I’m so glad I found your video. I have been struggling to lessen how to crochet but video has taught me 🙌🏽 thank you

[@cccccccoletta]

I'm so glad your video popped up in my feed. Your explanation was excellent. I'm just learning how to crochet my locs and you covered everything so thank you!

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Absolutely, thanks for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed ❤️❤️

[@ReneeLyles4615]

Thanks for the video. I’m going to try this next time before going to my loctician.

[@natalieb4928]

10:19 The crochet demonstration starts here 😊

[@teresaevans4840]

HERO!

[@darawilliams]

My suggestion is to use a soft timble it helps prevent injury.

[@fletcher373]

Wow never seen anybody use that tool on new growth. I just got locs and bought a kit with that needle now i know what it for lol. Looks easy to do. Thanks

[@tiki-kut7494]

That why I brought it, for new growth.

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

You are so welcome 🤗

[@meaci20]

I just started my loc my 1st retwist. I really appreciate the way you explain in detail because I was so nervous 😓 thank you so much

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

No problem 😉 thanks for watching

[@mirandawhite6375]

Just learned lox smithing is GRREAT for maintaining frizz further down the lox shaft. Also thank you for this video

[@thetravelingferrets-sister8566]

Beautiful dreads❤ wow . Thank you for the Pros and Cons! And your further explanation. Weighing the cons I would rather stay away from the needle but if I do experiment your video helped with my confidence to do it for sure.

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Good I’m glad it helped thanks hun

[@Serenity78553]

First time seeing the crochet starting at the end toward the root ❤

[@-g.k.4389]

I’ve been growing my locs for 11 years and 8 months. When I first started they were stuck to my scalp and I used to be told to cut them because they will never grow. But now that I’m 11 years and 8 months in my loc journey some people have been trying to tell me that I have extensions. That’s so crazy to me I’ve been doing my own locs for years. Smh

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Omgg i know how frustrating that is but I love that you truly started from the short phase and trusted the process and let them grow 😍 I know they're beautiful now!! I also get the extension assumption and I get so annoyed

[@i-am-star]

Wow, what a refreshing informative awesome video. A++ for not pulling the tool all way out of the lock each time. Also something that blew me away was the tip about the band-aids. Thank you. 💛 I think this video will always be so helpful for those starting out looking for a tutorial video. Good job. 💛

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for supporting 🥰

[@tymoss74]

Great tutorial, very descriptive and informative

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thanks so much!!

[@sevenpm7036]

Im 6 months locd so im going to try this method and then do it again at the end of the year, if needed.

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Nice, if you’re Locs are thick then yes that should be fine, but if you’re Locs are thin I wouldn’t recommend doing it more than 1x a year 😉 best wishes for your journey!!

[@Amanda.Love97]

Does this cause any problems in the locs and does it cause thinning my man has a lot of new growth that ends up unraveling from the twist and doesn’t really loc

[@ronishasmith7627]

Thank you so much very clear explanation. I love your locs ❤

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

You are so welcome, and thanks so much!!!

[@lovematters77]

Question why interlock the roots and not use the needles to the root?

[@lovematters77]

Nice but would you still palm roll and would you go all the way down ?

[@GrandPapi95]

Thank you for sharing! I need to do this with some loose hair at my crown. And some on the sides that's a different texture. I'm only a year in and it's been driving me crazy. lol

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Yup this should help!!

[@isiahm4914]

The needle keeps getting stuck in my dread when I try to crochet, is there a way to counter that?

[@leenitalloyd2324]

Omg finally a video that actually makes it make sense 😂😂😂

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Yayy thanks for watching, glad it was helpful 😉

[@jarriesamarie6550]

I just had a baby and lost hair through post partum. I have a lot of hair growfh now and its about 1 inch long. Could this be used on my locs?

[@suspensefulness]

hey beautiful...quick question, when u going in and out are u sticking the needle all the way thru the other side as u pullin in the new growth

[@DLC1111]

Thank you so much🙏💚💖💛🍀💫✨☀😊

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

You are so welcome

[@tashikathomas1093]

Hi there, I am almost at my year mark! 12/10🥰. I am now learning that our roots take so long to lock. Idky I thought thT it locd as you go. So I feel like instant loc method is going to be my go to. I needed this video TY!! I hope to find an "About me" video for you. I would love to hear more about how u started your locs.. colored and cared for ..and so forth.. thanks again

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

I will certainly consider that thanks for supporting !!

[@christinasherman5613]

This has been helpful. I have one loc that won't conform like the rest

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Good I’m glad it helped thanks for watching

[@tammymartin9098]

Very informative

[@cewe2003]

I have been trying this but the crochet needle keeps getting stuck in my hair. What am I doing wrong?

[@daizhagreen1943]

can you please make a video about instant locs? especially with permed ends.

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

I will definitely make a video about that, great idea thank you!!

[@daizhagreen1943]

@@LIFEwithLoMari Thank you! Im struggling with mine!

[@tylynn256]

My new growth is like this after a couple weeks of leaving my loctician.

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Yea sometimes a Retwist doesn't cut it unfortunately..so you might have to do a crochet tighten like this!

[@sachikobarrett5914]

When I do mine, it unravels. What am I doing wrong?

[@masterangel444]

It's Terry Ellis from En Vogue Lol. Thank you for the video, I'm going to try on my new growth!

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Absolutely, good Luck and thanks for watching 🥰

[@Doc_McStuffins]

She does favor her

[@valenciashelby6240]

Thank you so much for this!!! This has given me so much helpful info! Hugs!!

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Gooood I’m glad and thanks for watching!!

[@oluwadunsinadebayo2276]

Hi, I just started my loc journey with two strands micro twists and I'm researching maintenance mechanisms.m Do you think that this style is helpful/suitable for semi fine hair? I'n concerned about damaging my hair. Also, can this loc style be combed out? If i decide to stop loving? Looking forward to your response. Thank you.

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Hey hun I don’t recommend this for micro Loc maintenance I’d recommend interlocking instead…but I do believe it’ll be very difficult and damaging to comb out microlocs

[@UnapologeticallyEboni]

Great video I needed to see this

[@sufyanmusa4470]

Should your hair be wet when doing this method?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

It’s better to use this method when it’s dry

[@mom2suns857]

This video is so helpful, tfs! Where did you get the crochet needle from?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thank you and thanks for watching, I got mine from Locsanity but I know they sell them on Amazon, type in “crochet needle for Locs” for best results!

[@acaciadouglas3171]

Hi, I’m 6 months in I started with two strand twists. I’m in Jersey so loctitians are a little scarce up here. The back of my hair is fine (as far as I know) and is locing without a fight. But the top and middle top-ish area is stubborn. It’s a completely different curl pattern up there than the back. I want to do this for those areas but I’m not sure if I really need it or not. Can I send you a video to see if it’s time for me to do this method?

[@sydneyjackson-green5355]

Girl me too Jersey needs more loctitians

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Hey hun , absolutely maybe you can email it to me or DM me I don’t mind taking a look for you. Cause yes it might be helpful for you and deuce some of the frustrations [e-mail]/ LocdByLo on IG

[@frostedflakes108]

What part of Jersey? I see a girl in Union. Found her in the Booksy app

[@danetramaddox9871]

Thank you for sharing. Do you think it is more advantages to use the locing tool with 2 or 3 prongs instead of the 1 prong?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

I recommend a 2 prong I prefer those the most

[@princessofsac1]

Does it matter how the needle is positioned. Should the hook part point down or up?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Great question, I found that I have the most control when the needle hook is facing my thumb (the thumb that’s holding the loc as you crochet ! Hope that helps and thanks for watching 🤗

[@princessofsac1]

@@LIFEwithLoMari thank you beautiful great video and love your locs 💕

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thank you so much Queen!!

[@Houseplug2020]

You have beautiful locs how many do you have?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thanks so much, I have 78!!

[@Houseplug2020]

If only you were in Dallas, you’ll make a great locologist

[@lisamarriecruz7705]

She starts to do the loc method 10 minutes into the video. For those who just want to get pass the talking

[@Najgee]

Thanks sis for sharing your video😄 you explained very well and I tried your method and I’m very pleased with my results♥️ I appreciate you stay baruch (blessed)🤲🏾🙂

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Oh that’s great! I’m glad it helped, thanks for watching ❤️

[@Najgee]

@@LIFEwithLoMari sure thing love your content 💯👏🏾🙂

[@EstherEsty19]

Is the needle facing up or down?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

I usually have it facing up!

[@OvertimeJd]

Yo u mad pretty

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thank you!!

[@sybilhamilton1151]

Thank u for video 😊

[@novemberfestxo]

Omg ❤️ gorgeous as hell . Hope you still have your locs 🙏🏿

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thank you thank you, yes I do lol

[@fredjen89]

Thank you, love 💖

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

You are so welcome 🤗

[@karenburg4878]

Hello. I have small locs. I recently started my loc journey. Would it be ok for me to retwist my locs between my crochet tightening?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Yes that’d be alright, but I’d recommend only once and this would likely help it from marrying in the beginning. After they’ve Locd and matured you shouldnt need to do it anymore. Thanks for watching 😉

[@karenburg4878]

@@LIFEwithLoMari thank you so much for your reply. I really enjoy your videos. You are such an inspiration... Love you hun.

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thank you so much love, I truly appreciate your support! I’ll keep it up 🤗

[@micahalexander1816]

@@LIFEwithLoMari i recently started my loc journey and I started them out pretty small with two strand twist and I want to help my hair out a little bit by crocheting it, would I crotchet the whole twist or just the middle because I want to keep my curly ends?

[@micahalexander1816]

@@LIFEwithLoMari or should I wait a couple more weeks before crocheting it at all?

[@MelloneeKecia]

Great video as always and the final results look amazing 👍🏾👏🏾

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@Mdee17]

How often can this be done?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

I recommend no more than 3x/year. To be safe, but it really depends on the thickness and current maturity of your Locs. If you don’t have a loctitian that can advise you specifically, then If you’re able to send me a pic or short video of your Locs I can give you a better idea of how often you’re able to do it.

[@Mdee17]

@@LIFEwithLoMari Thanks, this is helpful🙂!

[@EverythingKhrisieeDoes]

Yes I love this video I need to do this with my locs asap! You did so good

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Yes I definitely recommend 😅 thank you love !!

[@EbonyGray-z2c]

Beautiful locs ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@skullshapedbox]

My son has definitely overused his needle tool, a bunch of his locs have broken right off! but he will not listen to my suggestions. 😮‍💨Teenagers lol. Some locs are 8 or 9 inches, while others are now 3 or 4. What can I do for him?!

[@itwasisamcton2143]

Chop it

[@Savoyyaboy]

Thank u I’m going to do this today

[@whitkhalifa8910]

This was soooo helpful💚

[@gailbacka]

Best to eve do it...so transparent..very easy to follow your directions...your amazing with this content..only thing here that is missing is more views...keep up the great work. Your appreciated Queen...#salud

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thank you so much for the feedback I sure will 🥰

[@carolynmetayer9701]

Thank you so much!🙏

[@aunriettedavis4731]

Hey! I have a loc that is not gonna loc lol. Can I use it for that?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Absolutely, we definitely all have atleast one Loc that’s stubborn and lagging behind 😩

[@lynnelhampton-bott6917]

Seems easier than I thought but it also strikes me as perhaps more time consuming than hand rolling.

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Definitely more time consuming but will last longer

[@chinawiththelocs3477]

What size needle do you use?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Usually a 0.7mm

[@SimplyIntoMyNAILS]

Great video

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stoboi7543]

U from Richmond, Va

[@sheisbrit17]

Been havin this problem lately. Ever since my locs got longer its like they don't wanna be tame or something. 😂

[@SWEETDEE007]

same. I am truly in a love hate relationship with them! lol

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Haha I know what you mean, they definitely have a level of rebel in them, just stay on top of regular maintenance routines and they’ll definitely come around 😉

[@frankmitchell9737]

Hello how are you doing great job I need your help

[@sonimuthoni9200]

How many locs do u have on u?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Hi I have 78 ☺️

[@LilaFlowerchild]

Should my locs be wet or dry when I do this?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

It’s best and easiest to crochet tighten when the Locs are dry, but i recommend parting the hair (cleaning up the parts) first before going in to crochet…so your not crocheting in loose hair from another loc! Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!!

[@chelseacarroll3940]

Where are you located?? I need help it’s been a year 🥺😩

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Hey hun I’m in Richmond but unfortunately I’m not accepting new clients at this time but yur welcome to join my waitlist, its in my bio on IG.

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

@locdbylo

[@bleuhefner9394]

I loveeeeeeee ur hair

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thank you so much love!!

[@510tunnaboy7]

You are very very very beautiful and thank for the tutorial

[@DemetriaStory]

Thank you girl. I have soooo much extra hair lol I’m going to give this a whirl

[@samariaj4473]

You’re a loc jabber?

[@BECK_4D]

You are so pretty

[@midashelps933]

Proceed with caution. This method makes your hair prone to breakage if not careful

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Very true, caution is always necessary. Educating yourself before is very important

[@thegirlcavelounge9061]

Y’all be talking too much

[@kendracoaxum6190]

I fawkin swear!! Get to da point

[@jaepeay558]

It’s mad annoying

[@niqniqnicole6331]

Hells yea

[@gellydevoe]

Agreed

[@tiki-kut7494]

Just click off. Make your own video.

[@bigceobj]

You’re fine af ma lol 😻

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thanks!

[@DaFactor24]

You're so🔥🔥🔥

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Thank you!!

[@stevebeckman58]

Very helpful, but I'll pay someone 5 bucks to tell me exactly how many times she says in and out

[@stk4277]

lo is fine af

[@dutchceezweh8069]

😐Wasted 10 minutes talking.

[@blackberryngold2456]

5 min in and haven’t even started. Bye

[@Royalsweetlady]

Would all the loose hair not eventually loc on its own, but jus take longer?

[@LIFEwithLoMari]

Yes definitely will lock in eventually, will just take longer and sometimes this method is useful if it’s taking longer than normal to lock in or if the new growth hasn’t been maintenances in a while ☺️hope that helps!