Interlocking my DIY micro twistlocs after 11 weeks! Tutorial + Visuals (2 Point Rotation)

Interlocking tool purchased from amazon (I looked up small crotchet needle and bought a pack of various sizes)
Time stamps:
Before Shots: 1:08
Interlocking Tutorial: 1:57
How to avoid holes in your locs: 4:40
After Shots: 7:02
Tips on stretching your reti: 7:52
Music produced by Young (Instagram: @prod._byyoung)

[@microlocsandmore]

I respect everyone that does their own!! 🙌🏾

[@jessicagrooms2198]

Me tooooo! I lack the patience

[@Patienceofthesaints]

Achoti me too! I just shared this video with my sister (My Achoti, as she is thinking to finally loc her hair) I call k my locspiration , I told my that she did her own, I said. I’d rather pay. Now K has clients, she is blessing people with their loc installation! HalleluYah!! 🙌🏾🙋🏾‍♀️

[@chynnadoll1999]

Jesus!😉

[@lovetee5452]

& Did .. 😁😁

[@napfreedom2153]

So my loc crush 😻 beautiful job, 2 point rotation will be my method when I loc.

[@tanishawilliams946]

Your hair is gorgeous!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you!

[@Prettylilyflower]

Do you go in and clean your parts or just start doing

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

I clean the parts row by row and make sure that my locs arent marrying at the base after washes so that reties arent really painful/tedious.

[@schrijfeenboek]

I love the 2 entry point rotation. Its easier and faster for me. And i use the exact same tool :) I'm happy you use this rotation because my daughter loves the way your locs look and i will continue the 2 pt

[@KM7661]

Yes, mine too

[@traceynigwe]

I wanted sister locks but this size is close to the versatility and manageability that I want. Looks amazing!

[@Sherrell_S]

That re-tighting looks fresh and clean. Good job 👍

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Sherrell S thank you!

[@thecosmicbug]

So everyone is being extra when they tell me I need to do a 9.6 point rotation! Thank goodness lol 🙌🏿🤣

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Frosandavocados lol not necessary at all! It might make them feel thinner actually. The more points in the rotation, the more compact/thin the loc ends up being

[@SisterlockedPrincess]

Briana G could they have been referring to a 2 point rotation, done from 9:00 and 6:00?

[@ladypearson2633]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack I did not realize that, thank you! You did my install and I am preparing myself for the first interlocking session.

[@ahandfulofcolors]

Your hair is gorgeous. I’ve been researching trying figure out which method I want to start my locs and the micro twist with interlocking seems to be the best. I plan to put my twist in this weekend.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Virtuous Woman nice good luck with your journey!

[@sassy1972ful]

Virtuous Woman how are your twists coming along?

[@queenalysia357]

I admire you for doing all that on your own. GOOD JOB!!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Queen Alysia thank you!

[@TwinkleToes_2001]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack Hi.Which method did you use to start your locs?They are beautiful.

[@samantham9056]

I have sisterlocks, this is absolutely gorgeous and so neat!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you so much!

[@TyKaraAnn]

I love your locs!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

TyKara Ann wow thats crazy bc you were one of my motivators for sure 😍😍 thanks for the support

[@Mshodeinde]

you took the words out my mouth!!

[@Keneshacoulibaly24]

So right about roots type. Mine stray in the beginning. Then when length comes, my roots stay with the locs. I just started my third journey, but my first set of micro locs. This is the best and most informative hair video I’ve seen on KZbin. Most just love to hear themselves speak. You shared and illustrated well. I love the elephant in the background. Spirit animal 💕

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you so much 🖤

[@rikusato8832]

This is the exact size I have been looking for. My hair is super thick so these look perfect. Starting them this weekend. Thank u

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Awesome! I'm so excited for you :)

[@mamasaidsew4843]

Instead of a bigger needle I just inserted a flat screwdriver into the needle eye and gently but firmly twisted it. That will widen the hole for your fatter locs. I also used wire cutters and trimmed the needle down so it was easier to grasp. Hope this helps you or anybody else.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

I did that and it was soo helpful. thank you!

[@denverphoenix2147]

You are so beautiful. And so is youre hair. Love from Holland❤️🙏🏾

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Denver Phoenix thank you kindly 🧡

[@queencharles3527]

Thank you for making this video. This is the simplest/detailed and educational tutorial I've seen so far. Now I feel confident in starting my locs on my own.Thanks again🙏❤

[@amotherawomanachild]

Love your hair I've been researching micro/sisterlocks and your video is EXTREMELY HELPFUL THANKS

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

b cw ahh! Glad I could help in some way 💛

[@dionehowell8687]

Your videos are great like a breath of fresh air and good advice! No waffle and straight to the point, your hair is looking AMAZING keep videos coming please I enjoy watch all it and not skipping through like I do with done of my other subscribed channels! 👍🏾🤫😊

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Dione Howell i really do try to get straight to the point! Thanks for noticing 🧡

[@racheene]

The best instructional video I’ve seen! I just started my journey and I’ve been doing a 4 point rotation. Do you think I can start doing the 2? Its looks much easier

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thanks! and yes, absolutely. I started with the 4 and switched to a 2-point around my 3rd reti

[@estadje]

I'm pretty sure this is how I'm going to start my locs.

[@janisareeves5935]

I love this video. I find myself coming back to it often. I recommended it to a few people during one of Imani Goodridge's live streams.. 😊 great job!!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

janisa reeves thank you❤️

[@cynmille2000]

Jesus im too lazy for all of this. I might retwist my hair 2 times a year

[@saamnkosi6748]

Same.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

cynthia miller yes its a long process, but my wash day for my loose natural hair would take just as much time and needed to he done wayyyy more often. So its comparatively less time consuming to have locs for me!

[@melaniejohnson6141]

I make sure i end all my 2pnt rotations in n-s so that i don't have to wonder

[@roseandre5843]

Ur hair looks amazing, ur voice is so sweet. U remind me of a friend of mine, and ohhh ur absolutely gorgeous ! I'm 2 months microloc'd and i'm a bit nervous abt retightening my hair the right way. thanks a lot ! 😘

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Rose Andre thank you! And you got this ❤️

[@venai2543]

I'm not fully understanding how I would know where I ended my last rotation for my next Retie. Can you explain that again?

[@seradoxa3537]

2 point rotation creates a Y shape where you end.

[@aprilerla1264]

What size is this? Not to small not big

[@bettytaylor1121]

Good job! Beautiful Wow you good at what you do. Congratulations ❤

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you so much!

[@samcam1199]

Your hair is maturing beautifully! !!!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

samcam1199 thanks! Thats so exciting to hear 😁

[@janisareeves5935]

OMG this is so beautiful!!! I wish I had your density, I have half of this density. 😍😍😍

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

janisa reeves thank you! And i only have medium density hair, your hair may be just as dense, but not as evenly cut?

[@janisareeves5935]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack no it was even. Your hair looks like high density. Oh I have fine hair too. Like my 2 strand twists would never last that long..

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

janisa reeves i see! Well dont spend your time wishing for more density. Your hair probably dries quicker and is easier to manage, plus im sure its beautiful 🖤

[@janisareeves5935]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack thank you. It does dry pretty quickly & it is easier to manage. I'm just gonna enjoy my journey. 😊

[@sandyroberts3117]

Thank you for the closeup & diagram, appreciated.

[@cherylshelton8532]

YOUR LOCS LOOKS REALLY GOOD.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Cheryl Shelton thanks for the kind words ☺️

[@gigglytoons333]

I love the thickness of your locs. I think that is the size I will go for.

[@tamarialakayye]

They look so beautiful 💛🙌🏽💛

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Tamaria Lakayye thank you 💛

[@Kk-jj6bd]

Your hair is gorgeous and your voice is soothing

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you!

[@raineynight]

Looks great! What made you decide to do 2 point rotation instead of 3 or 4?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

raineynight its easier/quicker for me and i think it leaves the bases a tad bit thicker!

[@natashasimmons6068]

BEAUTIFUL RESULTS! where did you get your tool to retightening?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Natasha Simmons thanks! And i got it from amazon

[@mikaelawatches8225]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack hi could you post a link of it

[@Mshodeinde]

Sis what grid did you start with??

[@TB9.17]

Did you start them as regular two strand twists?,And if so did you interlock the roots initially or did you start interlocking at your first retightening?

[@Brownmahfun]

What a beautiful young lady and not a stitch of makeup on.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you!

[@Nollyfan]

Your hair is just out of this world! And the parting is beyond belief to have done it yourself! I would have loved to see how you prevent accidentally combining locks in the back of your head. I have to learn how to self re-tight. Is the 2-point rotation faster than the 4? How long does it take you to do your whole head?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Priscilla Ayerite thanks! And the 2 point is faster 😊

[@sansharps396]

I love your hair did you do your own locs? My question is do you have 2 strain twist ?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Yes! I started them myself with 2-strand twists

[@kduncan574]

Beautiful! I just started my twist locs. How soon did you wait before interlocking and washing your hair?

[@mavm2727]

Your hair is gorgeous! I just learned to do my hair with twists and braids, due to the covid-19 isolation. There is no way I could do what you're doing and still keep my sanity! I want dreads but I'm going to have to get them professionally done. God bless you☺

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

mavm2727 thank you! And as long as you love your hair, it doesn’t matter who does it 😊🖤

[@ambenicoline702]

Your hair is so beautiful!Is there a special name for the locing tool you used?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

ambe nicoline thank you! And nope I just looked up small crotchet needles on amazon

[@kaiclairee2734]

Your locs look so good! I was thinking about doing the interlocking on my own, but I'm not too sure lol

[@yofavoriteheaveeset7440]

Hello just finding your channel and I love you locs they are exactly what I want . Same size and everything . So when going to the shop or anyone experience when explaining to them exactly what I want if I want your same method and routine what do you recommend I tell them . Because there small they look like sister locs but then they look like micro . So what exactly are yours and how did you start again?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

VEE BARNES they are Microlocs started as two strand twists

[@yofavoriteheaveeset7440]

Thank you 😊

[@oliviahudson9770]

I love the elephant in the back

[@shareewalls6032]

Do your hair feel like a tight rope with interlocking? That’s my fear with interlocking, I don’t like that tight rope feel.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Nope the 2 point rotation is looser, so my hair is still soft at the roots

[@marywalls2980]

You did a great job! Your hair looks professional! Great job!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thanks!

[@tivicerush4921]

I like how you get right to the point in your videos. Can you do a video on how to fix the holes in your locs? I interlocked my long natural hair about a week ago and now I can see obvious holes in my locs. Please help! Thanks. 😊🙏🏾

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Tivice Rush yes i can! In the meantime Feneti has a great video on this on her channel 🖤

[@anokoolowu2343]

Your locs and voice and awesome. I have a quick question why did you decide to use the two point rotation and not three or four

[@DaniGyrl82]

Your locs are beautiful!! And you have such a bright and lovely personality. I'm subscribing :-) When I do decide to loc my hair again, I'm thinking of doing microlocs and/or interlocking. I always did palm rolling but if I'm active at all I tend to sweat in my hair and there goes my lovely fresh retwist :-( I just don't have all the time to do interlocking....it is such a longer process...but we'll see what I decide.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

DaniGyrl82 thanks! And yes interlocking takes longer but also lasts longer (8-12 weeks vs 4 weeks) so I would bet that the time investment ends up evening out between the two methods

[@ImgratefulforJesus1]

Hey this is absolutely beautiful amazing do you started your sisterlock with single Senegalese twists what to you use to moisturize your lock? Keep the good work waiting to hear from you thank you

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you! and I do steam treatments for moisture and I also have a spray bottle for daily moisture. I go over the ingredients in my 8 month loc update video!

[@lilreese240]

As of now, It's been 17 weeks since my last retightening 🤣 I don't think I'll ever wait this long again

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

RJ Merritt your new growth is probably crazyyy lol

[@lilreese240]

NapsAreTheNewBlack 😭 it’s a mess

[@creditladyjessieo4480]

It looks so neat!! I love it.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you! 😊

[@OshunishReViews]

Id Love to let you now you are one of the people who helped me make the transition from my Traditional Locs to Micro Braidlocs, I made a video to explain how i made the switch I would love for you to check it out on my page and tell me what you think and any tips you may have on the upkeep of them !

[@KM7661]

Beautiful Queen where did you go?? I trust you are well, we miss you and your gorgeous locs. Blessings to you.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Just uploaded a new video 😊

[@KM7661]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack Yes, I just seen that and really glad to see you. Your hair has flourished beautifully too and congrats and God bless on your new season.

[@blacknsmallbuys]

Yeah I need to start doing this method. I did a retwist on NYE and about a fourth of them unraveled 😫. Plus I miss washing my hair weekly, although I’m trying to push it to 2 weeks though.

[@shawntaewillis6256]

You and your hair are very beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Shawntae Willis thank you!

[@tinterlight]

Love the hair!! Also, what's the name of the track by Young? 6:22 It's been in my head all day - in a good way!!

[@tinathomas3288]

Can you please do my hair

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

I am doing loc installations this month! if you are near baltimore you should send me a message on instagram and we can set up an appointment @_napsarethenewblack

[@verasumter5441]

Question, does ur twist unravel,btw they r beautiful

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Vera Sumter only one in the back unravels, the rest are fine! And thanks 💕

[@byshenewman]

What is the name of the tool you’re using?

[@l242l305l]

How long did it take you to start them? The quotes I've been getting are huge. I cannot! How long does a retightening take (you doing it)?

[@bigwayssalon]

Such an amazing soul

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

awh thank you 😊

[@MsReckage]

I just went 9 weeks. I can tell by how long I’m taking to retighten I’ll push it longer next time😪😂😂

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Khandia ha! That’s exactly why i ended up pushing mine 💀😂

[@latonyapoole87]

Your locs are beautiful I started mine with interlocking I only have about an inch of twist on the end but I’m about two months in and I’ve have an inch both reties

[@yazzi5087]

Great video!😄

[@CieraLevelsUp777]

Nice job! What’s the link for the tool used?

[@missnhope]

You can get some pliers and widen the hole of that needle so that your locs fit better (which is what I did with mine). Check out this video for the DIY kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmXKZWOio8l3ebs

[@sajdahsamuels4037]

Omg, u did good good! 🤗 oh btw love the tapestry!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Sajdah Samuels thanks and Ive had it since college!

[@aneesaterrell3832]

For the record, hair grows half an inch a month on average so you’re right on track

[@unaweza]

Awesome video on how to retighten. Your Locs are gorgeous

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

unaweza thank you!

[@jazzywithtea]

I love your hair😍

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thanks!

[@nathalieg9374]

You did such a great job 👏🏿👏🏿

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Nathalie G thank you!

[@ShadesofSage]

Great video 😀! Thanks for sharing ❤️!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thanks for watching!

[@ShadesofSage]

@@NapsAreTheNewBlack You’re welcome ☺️!

[@wellandwatered]

How long does it take to do a full head interlock retighten?

[@aminatasissoko89]

how long does it takes to retie your micro locs

[@jamillahevans]

Please give more advice your hair looks great😊

[@vanessaedoho623]

You inspire me. And I Love your hair.

[@dominiquelegree6050]

Your locs are gorgeous!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you so much 😀

[@TatianaVictoria]

I love a fresh retighten!!! Your hair looks great!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Tatiana Victoria thank you ☺️

[@racyrainbow]

You did a great job!!! How did u know that your parts were straight in the back of ur head? Like how could u see back there?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

racyrainbow i couldnt see at all, i just felt for it. If i could go in a straight line with my fingers where i felt only scalp and no hair then i figured the part was straight!

[@Nae9211]

Your hair is beautiful!!!

[@brwnieelocs4365]

Omg i am SOOOO glad i found your channel. I have 264 locs that I just started October 1, 2020. I am currently 10 weeks post retie (Nov 9 2020) and this video is right on time. I didn't know I had to 'pop' my locs. I'm also scheduled for my retie on monday coming. I can't wait. Thanks for sharing this! It's very informative. your hair looks exactly like mine so this makes me feel like I have a great reference person to look to for information!

[@AndohBannerman]

what does popping loc mean?

[@marycollins6609]

How do you wash the do twist section and put a rubber band on it

[@Finally.Isioma]

Your hair is perfect.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Cassie Raye aww thank you ☺️

[@Momof3Gma1]

I really love this method and what I have been doing because of your video. I have done two retwist so far and they look amazing. Thank You for the video

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

That is awesome!

[@ciennadavis140]

How do your parts stay so neat? The hair in my locs always ends up in the wrong loc and I have no idea how it is happening. When I try to untangle them, I end up with a ton of loose, frizzy hair (that I should probably just twist around the proper loc) but i'm nervous about ripping through them to separate. Seems like this isnt an issue for you, but if it is, I would love to see how you separate your locs!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Cienna Davis i really just make sure to not grab hairs from any other parts by using clips to hold those hairs down. I also separate my locs after each wash so they dont get too tangled at the roots. Some of my parts have gotten messed up over time, but for the most part those two methods really help!

[@katrinacastillo5690]

I'm just here to say that you are super sweet!! Awesome info in this video👍🏽

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

thank you!

[@jesprettyjessi8685]

Ur hair is GORGEOUS. Question Do u have 4c hair?

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you! And my hair is a mix of 4c and 4b

[@emthicker7099]

How often do you have to pop your locks?

[@momed8992]

You locs are gorgeous, mine are two months old and my new growth grows away from locs so I cant semi fre form like I planned, I have to interlock pretty much every time I wash which is every 3 weeks

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thanks! And as your hair matures, it may start to grow into the locs a little more

[@treninaskymusic4220]

🔥 music

[@traceywatson6228]

I’ve watched a lot videos in this process and I like yours the best especially the size of your locs…very nice.

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

Thank you!

[@caliBornbEauty]

So gorgeous! I love your locs!!

[@NapsAreTheNewBlack]

caliBornbEauty thanks love 💕

[@essyh.2957]

Your locs are beautiful. 😍

[@ESSYWAJAYMOThegachanjas]

This real help soo nice

[@crystalwest1025]

How do I ensure the parts are clean