Retightening "Interlocking" My Microlocs | Keke J.

[@CieLocd]

When interlocking there’s the “Y” method . That way you don’t go in the same loop when interlocking again . Just split your new growth and see if it makes a “Y” then you’d interlock the opposite way that you see the Y to prevent holes (for anyone new to interlocking)

[@KekeJ]

Yes! This is perfect!

[@miraclekaye9109]

@@KekeJ can you show this method? And with the two point method that you do, if you ended with west to east or east to west do you need to go in north to south next time you do a retie? Just as long as you do a different start.

[@TwinkleToes_2001]

@@KekeJ Hi.Which method did you use to start your locs?

[@silverstar4856]

Thank You 🙏🏾 thank

[@w.e.relaxandreadwithme2823]

@@KekeJ Your hair looks very beautifully healthy :-) Question, what do you do to the ends/rest of the hair after you interlock? after you do the process to interlock the roots are tight/neat but do you do anything to the rest of hair? Do you palm roll the rest or do you leave the frizzle ?

[@parisdiamond08]

You literally were the final deciding factor to start my locs. Almost 3 months strong 💪

[@KekeJ]

That means so much! ❤️ I’m so excited for your journey! Embrace every bit of it 🥰

[@tiara3139]

Me too… I sat on it for like 2 weeks and just couldn’t stop thinking about it… I’m 4 months in well mid month 5.

[@deebos7193]

Me too, Girl!!! I Love Her Locs❤️❤️❤️

[@parisdiamond08]

@@tiara3139 It’s been on my mind for years!

[@parisdiamond08]

@@KekeJ the video when you said “just do it. If it’s been on your mind for years like me. Just do it. It’s time”

[@lyka3126]

I love how your locs are flourishing queen 😍

[@KekeJ]

Tysm! 💕

[@Reneg8d_Ren]

Hey Keke! Your hair is soooooo full! My loctician has me on a 10 week schedule. I have 4C Hair and we use the 4 point rotation. I prefer the long wait because it gives my scalp a break and allows time for my hair to settle.

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! I may try out the 4 point rotation in the future! And I was thinking the same, I may push them longer than 6-7 weeks

[@pamelafelton776]

I too have 4c hair, I'm 3 months locked and decided to start maintaining my own loc, I too like the longer retie schedule.

[@KC-ir9fn]

I’m so glad to see a two point rotation. It seems like a lot of people favor three and four but I think they’re “more compact” for the look I want.

[@DavidJaysWay]

I love how thorough you are in your videos. And those parts are looking nice and crisp!! You’re one of the people who inspired me to start my microloc journey 7 months ago! 🔥🙌🏾

[@abigailasilijo6603]

You're the reason I finally decided to cut off my traditional locs and start micro locs. So glad I did it 🙌☺

[@KekeJ]

Omg wow! 💕 I’m so glad you love them! ❤️

[@solarsky3691]

In the beginning of my journey I used the 4pt, until I saw "naturally motivated lady's" videos. She uses the 2pt and her locs are beautiful and similar to mine. Plus locs is suppose to give us the freedom we didn't have with being loose naturals. Why complicate things? 2pt method will always be my go to.

[@KekeJ]

You’re so right! I feel like the 2 point is straight forward and so much easier than the others. That’s gonna be my go to as well. I will definitely check out her videos! Thank you! ❤️

[@kareoleena]

It has been quite a while since I have seen clear video’s addressing retightening methods. So thank you very much for sharing this video with us. I have been loc’d for 4.5 years, ( I have a bit over 400, locs, so the only method that works for me is interlocking) but this is the first time I have witnessed a two point rotation. Your locs looks really good. And it is great to see someone taking the time to straighten out the parts to keep the lines clean and crisp. That was really refreshing to witness. I tried the three point rotation a few times, but it didn’t seem to make much sense to me... so I have been sticking to a four point rotation. I tend not to use any products when I retighten though besides rose water because the lint and buildup is way too real, and I am not a fan of lint at all. I think I retighten between every 5-6 weeks, but I am never sure because it seem like that timeline pops up like every other day. It’s crazy!!! But anywho, very cool video, and thank you for giving us a look at your loc journey!!! 👍🏾👌🏾

[@reneebell1678]

Love your retightening methods makes it look super easy I can do this one. Thank you!

[@KekeJ]

Thank you as well! ❤️

[@nicashree9284]

You're actually the reason why I decided to do two point interlocking versus doing palm rolling, and trust it's definitely crystal clear to the point my bf wants me to get a second tool to help me out. Lol

[@thisnaturalgirlislocd]

Beautiful! ❤ Right now my loctician has me on a 6wk schedule and 4pt rotation but we said we'd discuss possibly extending it longer... I prefer how my locs looks right before a new retie 😊

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! ❤️ I do love that look as well 🥰

[@niknakb7135]

I’m obsessed with this hair! Sis! You are stunning!!!! I wish my locs had this volume!

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@beingmichelleg]

3 point only made sense once I did it on myself. Using your terminology starting point north -->south west ---->east south---->north west ----east north --->south west----->east south---> north west------> east some people would argue its supposed to be north south/east west/south north, east west but I think as long as you're consistent with the direction you should be ok. I haven't decided if when I reinstall whether I'll be doing 3 or 4point but my first set laughed at 2 point rotation reties. I spent more time every month doing reties then it took to install and I took down when they started forming larger than I wanted. Your hair looks nice, neat and xrispy!

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! And omg, this makes complete sense now! Thank you so much for explaining it out for me! ❤️

[@ShadesofSage]

Yes!!! This video was super super helpful! Loved the visuals as well, very good quality 🤗! I started my locs a few weeks ago by interlocking, my sister used the 4 point rotation, but I’m pretty sure I want to retwist going forward. Lovely locs😍! Thanks for sharing ❤️!

[@suga373]

Your tutorial and description is on point 🙌🏾🙏🏾

[@Thatonegirl989]

I’ve been excited for this video! I find the process relaxing to watch

[@KekeJ]

Yay! 💕 same here!

[@AshleyLatrice]

Your hair is so bomb!!😍 So I came across your IG about six months ago. Now I am 5 months locd in!!! I have been thinking about getting locs for over a year, but wasn’t quite sure what size I wanted. Man, I love my hair! Best part is it’s so easy to maintain. I just did a retightening a couple of days ago same method you use. Took me 3 days felt more like 7🤣 Thank you for sharing your journey🥰

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️ that is amazing! I’m so glad you love your hair! The retightenings can take foreverrrr lol but it’s worth it!

[@evaGtheDiva]

Sold!! Ready to start my loc journey 🤩🤩

[@fefesassy]

Your locs are beautiful! Found your channel today. Subscribing and can't wait to see how they progress over the next year.

[@nicolebarnes6376]

I love your locs, they are so beautiful!! I have sisterlocks I am at almost 6 months. I wish I knew how to do my reties

[@NoClueRandomWords]

Love the video! I do a two point rotation. It’s just the easiest to remember for me. And I retie whenever my new growth gets too long. It’s usually about a month or a month and a half.

[@Willeneful]

Explanation is great

[@melflan3211]

Thanks so much kk for this video. I currently do 2 pt rotation as well so I can have more volume. I usually retie every 4-6 weeks. I’m going to get that paste because I just retied last week and my crispy parts only lasted 2 days 😫

[@lbncee]

Happy Early Bday to you all. Mine is 8/21 too we all will be celebrating. I have not transition to locs yet but I want the micros because of your videos. Your hair is so bomb. Thanks for the videos!!

[@drickashine]

We have the and BEARTHDAY 🤩 8/19 🙌🏾 that’s so cool🔥 eye have been binge watching your videos for the past few weeks now. Eye finally installed my microlocs on 12/20/21 and eye have been loving them🥰 Looking forward to this journey! Your videos have been so helpful & eye wanted to thank you for sharing your journey 🙏🏾💕💋

[@felicitywaters4683]

So beautiful 🤩

[@ginabrimm27]

Absolutely beautiful and just love your hair. Thanks for inspiring

[@sallyprentice5756]

Your locs are beautiful, I'm almost 5 yrs in the game I went from 4wks -6wks-8wk now I'm down to 6mons I personally like the fuller look..only con a few marrying of locs which I seperate

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! ❤️ I love the fuller look as well. I may extend my maintenance out longer to experience more of that look

[@2bthicke]

Yasss love this you just gave me some confidence in doing my own reties

[@Zbb567]

I started my locs 10 days ago with two strand twists but I didn’t interlock the roots then because my scalp is really sensitive so there’s been a lot of slippage but I’m retightening in 2 weeks. You and napsarethenewblack inspired me to do microlocs instead of traditional locs. Also I have so many tiny hairs at my roots that don’t fit into my locs, do you have any advice on how to get them to fit?

[@coolbreeze6903]

Love it! You have inspired me, and I have started my loc journey! Thank you! 🥰And ladies if you can’t find the interlocking tool at your local beauty supply. You can order it off Amazon.

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! And welcome to the loc community! ❤️

[@coolbreeze6903]

@@KekeJ You’re welcome! Thank you🤗

[@gwenn4ya]

Love love love that you showed me this because I sure was gonna message you on one of your platforms and hope you’d answer. I stopped in the middle of this vid to message you. You giving me hopes cause this back was kicking my tail. Now ima going back to retry again. My hair is so frizzy tho. Than you again. BTW your hair is beautiful 😍.

[@amandahampton9096]

Hey Keke please make video of your conditioning process😍

[@Ruthbaah55]

Luv luv luv it beautiful what to start mine

[@lindacantonlc]

Your hair looks Amazing 🥰can’t wait til I get your length, my Sis does my hair 4 points, I may just start to try to do my own 2 points so I can do it on my own. 4 point not easy. I interloc every 3 Months I’m 4 months in🥰😂

[@TheAweet]

Hi Keke, this week makes it 3 months that I have started my microloc journey. I was interested in the three point rotation but after obsessing over your hair I switched to the 2 point rotation lol. I even did my own retie over the weekend! With the product you used, would you recommend that I use it on starter locs? I really love when my hair is neatly done.

[@KekeJ]

That is awesome! How was it for your retie? And this product, I feel, would be great for starter locs. I feel like it helps get my parts as straight as possible

[@TheAweet]

@@KekeJ Thanks Keke for responding, I feel special lol. But the retie was okay, I did it in sections, I managed it better that way. I will definitely order this styling cream. I love the results on your hair.

[@LenasLovelyLocs1]

Enjoyed this video☺ your locs are gorgeous 😍 I'm a 4pt rotation and it's still confusing to me, so I understand 🙈 thanks for this video ❤❤❤

[@KekeJ]

Tysm! ❤️ I feel your pain! Lol

[@bri4093]

Your hair is beautiful ❤️ I wish I had that much fullness. I switch between the 2 and 3 point rotation depending on what I feel like doing that retie.

[@soriyazz]

They're beautiful

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! ❤️

[@selinajames7175]

I do the 2 point rotation, just to make sure my locs can get as thick as they can. I typically interlock every 2-3 months

[@KekeJ]

That’s why I love the two point! ❤️

[@gracefullystacy]

I'm 10 months loc'd. i started interlocking with the 4 point rotation, but now I palm roll on a 6 week schedule. I honestly like the look of my hair best when it's time to retwist. That's when it has the most volume.

[@KekeJ]

Do you prefer retwisting over interlocking? Also, does the retwist create more volume over time than the interlocking for you? Because I want as much volume as possible lol

[@gracefullystacy]

@@KekeJ Yes I prefer twisting because it takes a lot less time. I don't get anymore volume though. I like my hair best when it 's time for a retwist because that's when I have the most volume. That's probably the only thing I miss about loose natural hair...the ability to take my pick and manipulate my roots for volume. Now I can't do that. I like the look of my grid after a fresh retwist, but the volume doesn't come back until a few weeks later.

[@lindacantonlc]

Your hair is the bomb Sis🔥💣🥰 I Love them too Ss

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@KaniyaButterfly]

I started my own microlocs on type 4 hair. I use the 3 point rotation. up (south to north), left (east to west) and then down (n to s). to continue rotation go back left (e to w) then up (s to n) then you're back at the beginning of the rotation to start again. I hope I explained that in a good way lol its so confusing to type out. I have 434 locs but im thinking about combing some. I tried 2 point rotation but it seems like I always have to retie earlier than expected? I feel like the 3 point gives me more structure to tame my kinky hair but your 2 point looks really good. Your locs shouldn't be thicker than the hair at the base or it can cause painful reties once its fully locd but the 4 point rotation feels like it takes forever to do lol.

[@AuthenticTruthSeeker]

Hello, thanks for sharing. I am currently installing my own microlocs. Everyone is saying 2 and 3 pt rotations on type 4a/4b/4c hair isn't safe long term and that the hair will break off, is it safe if I have 3c/4a/4b hair? Just wanting to know, because I have a sensitive scalp and the 4pt just seems too tight to me.

[@MrsRsBooksandThings]

This is a great video. Can you explain what you mean about changing directions because you want it away from your face? What is the it? Ok a little confused on that and would like your perspective. Thank you in advance.

[@debbieonzere]

Your hair has definition!! 😍 watching from Kenya 🇰🇪 My sisterlocks are 10 months old and I started with a 4 point rotation. Is it possible to start a 2 point rotation on them or will it change my lock thickness?

[@roseflorida1218]

Hey girl, I’m from kenya too. Did you start your own locks?

[@debbieonzere]

@@roseflorida1218 hey Rose, i didn’t start them myself but I do my own retie’s now.

[@nellymckenna6552]

@@roseflorida1218 Hey, from Kenya too..hi gals! Do you do your own reties? Coz if you're mainatained by a sisterloctician i donno if they'll do 2pt rotation..but you can ask. You can change to 2pt, the result is that the locs will get thicker since 4pt restrains the size

[@KekeJ]

Hi Debbie! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ I have seen others change from the 4 point to the 2 point rotation. You may see a size difference in your locs since the 4 point makes your loc smaller and more uniform than the 2 point. The 2 point will give you more volume than the 4 point

[@debbieonzere]

@@KekeJ You’re welcome. ohh great. This is info I didn’t know about. I’ll be making that switch very soon. Thank you ❤️

[@kaseemwilson5181]

I started my 2 strand twist micro locs 2 months ago. And I'm finding a lot of loose strands all over my head. Has anyone else experienced this and what is the solution? Pls and thx!!

[@lindag.3532]

Hey! Twist till almost to the end then braid about 6-7 times then two strand twist aft and curl around the finger. The braid section is so small that you won’t see it later but strong enough to keep the loc together. I’m 14 months in and did my own loc’s! Hope this helps you out! ☺️☺️

[@kaseemwilson5181]

@@lindag.3532 great! I'll def try that! Thank you for the reply😃

[@pynklion]

These are going to come faster and faster 🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿

[@jeressajeremy9958]

Your babies look lovely

[@deebos7193]

I just love your hair 💓💓!! You need to start doing locs professionally. I would love for you to do mine. My hair is bra strap length and I want to try them myself but am kinda chicken 🐔😬

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! ❤️ I am in the process of beginning to do others’ hair!

[@truujei]

Ok so let me just say I love your hair🥰🥰🥰🥰 second how soon do you do the interlock process once I have started my two strands twist🥰🥰

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! ❤️ I waited 2 weeks to interlock after I installed my locs. I wanted to make sure I like my parting and loc size before I commuted. But you can interlock as soon as you’d like after you install them

[@truujei]

@@KekeJ ok thank you I will wait 2 weeks aswell

[@beautyschooldropout8227]

Looking fabulous as always! Where did your friend get the paste from? Does it cause buildup?

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! I believe she got it from they’re website and I haven’t experienced any buildup at all! I’m obsessed with it!

[@West481]

Love you hair ! During installation what size test did you fo to achieve what you have now?

[@destinychristopher7621]

Which rotation gives the most full/ fluffy outcome

[@SearchingForTimothy]

OMGosh. Your locs are so beautiful. Just wondering how many do you have there?

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! ❤️ I have 324 locs

[@gisg07]

QUESTION?!?! Trying to find the same tool you are using for locking. I don't see any link in any of your description below for any stuff. Can you please "do tell"

[@LadyDee150]

A head full of beautiful locs. Lovely straight clean parts. Love it!! I guess I do the 3 point rotation (my style). I start across entering from the right, then up, and finally down. I sometimes do a slanted entry in any direction to close any holes I may feel. Hope I'm not confusing you any further lol. This interlocking style works well for me though.

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️ I am still slightly confused lol but I’m sure I will grasp it!

[@nicolemccray4948]

What is the name of the moisturizer you are putting on your scalp

[@guerlinecox8645]

I have a question. I was watching your videos i notice you twistlock then you have interlocking microlocs. i would like to to do microlocs or twist which on do you think would be best to do? i just want to do my hair as easy and simple as possible. What style do you have on yopur hair now?

[@thegreenplantern3033]

I’ve been debating about micro locs.. I’ll be 30 soon and really just going thru another journey in life my hair is already shoulder length just want to do something freeing

[@KekeJ]

Happy Early Birthday! I definitely have hair freedom now since getting them. I felt like much of my life and free time was being consumed by my hair. Now I’m able to enjoy things that I wasn’t able to with my loose hair. It was definitely freeing! I definitely recommend it!

[@fabulousArmywife]

Can you do a video on straightening up your parts after retwisting? Please KeKe. Thank you 😊

[@elizabetht1382]

Hi Keke! Thanks for such an informative video! I was wondering whether or not you use mirrors to see the back of your head or if you just "feel it out"? I've waited months for a retie but between not being around someone who knows how to do it well, and these lockdowns, I guess I'm going to have to do it myself... I need all the help and prayer I can get 😬

[@KekeJ]

Lol I feel you! Sending prayers your way! I used my vanity mirror and small mirror set up to see the back of my head

[@desahrayrobinson5517]

How often do you alternate between re-tie and retwisting your new growth

[@SpoiledLocGurl]

Does the product cause buildup or attract lent? The loc gel I used for my son was terrible with buildup and caused so much lent.

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

Blessings Sister Queen! I use #3pointrotation for My #graysisterlocks #microbraids #microtwists #finehairloc entering 9 to 3, entering 6 exiting 12, entering 9 exiting 3, finally entering 12 exiting 6 for one rotation for 3 point rotation as I understand it from Kreyolas Locs.

[@larrycedery-ambroise734]

Hi. Do you wash your hair before ?

[@stacyp6023]

How long do it take you to retight your locs

[@2bthicke]

If you get holes what do you do

[@nellymckenna6552]

Won't the gel create buildup since it'll be in the interlocked loc?

[@KekeJ]

I’ve been using this for about 3 months now and haven’t noticed any build up

[@nellymckenna6552]

@@KekeJ Cool

[@TrollownsGoblin]

Would this qualify as a 2 point rotation?

[@imaniodell5651]

Is there a reason you’re deciding to “retwist” instead of continuing to interlock? I’m assuming you mean palm rolling when you say retwist?

[@zindzioosterwolde9529]

I wanna have micro locs to

[@Showermebeautiful]

How long have you been interlocking?

[@brownsuga1745]

I just cut my locs I am really considering micro locs after this video ❤️❤️

[@dshanteward1271]

I wish I could come to you so you can do my hair 😂 😩😩😩

[@storytimewithlatoya6755]

So beautiful. Oh how I wish...

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! Make that wish come true! ❤️

[@Babybookieboo]

My bday is august 18! Lol

[@debpritjay]

Mine too😄

[@DawnHillard]

It sounds much easier

[@thegreenplantern3033]

FYI yours are beautiful

[@KekeJ]

Tysm!! ❤️