Retightening Your Sisterlocks

[@tbone8471]

Wow! Four weeks? Now THAT'S rapid hair growth 😎👍✨

[@Bindi_Marc]

I think you'd love the London Locker. Its great for interlocking locs of any size, really. I love it.

[@TunisiaAli]

I'm gonna check it out. Is that the one with the little "thingie" that you have to push down on?

[@Bindi_Marc]

@@TunisiaAli Yes, thats the one. My first set of locs were traditional and the london locker was a life save. Since writing this comment I have tried it on my new set of micro locs ( ~720 locs) and Im finding I do have to be very gentle bc with the teeny tiny locs some times the "push down" part can be a little large depending on how small your locs are.

[@muffin0147]

Your hair and spirit are beautiful!!!

[@TunisiaAli]

Hi Sister! Thank you for your warm words!

[@portiamckinney5501]

I like your honesty

[@gloriajohnson5501]

I enjoy watching your videos they are very informative. I was able to relax and stop comparing my locks to everyone else. Thanks for sharing.

[@TunisiaAli]

Yes girl. We all do it. I still do!! LOL! It's a disease. Hahahah...but love your individual journey.

[@queenbrookfield9933]

Thank you so much for showing these techniques. I will keep watching you. You have some great positive energy.

[@TunisiaAli]

I love that you stopped by and I love even more you feel that way! Thank you Queen!!! Keep coming back!

[@aquafina6544]

Sis, i can watch you all day! Its something about your spirit that draws me in and i can binge watch your videos for hrs.

[@TunisiaAli]

Hey my sister! I feel the love and I truly appreciate you. Keep coming back, keep your vibes high and look to a brighter future!

[@biancagoodman860]

That arts and craft needle is the TRUTH!! That's what I used to install mine. The plastic and the metal ones if I'm feeling fancy

[@victoriawallacehunter3448]

Great video!

[@amalone6922]

Thank you so very much! You are awesome and I truly enjoy your videos.

[@TunisiaAli]

Thank you for expressing such encouraging words my sister. It means a lot to me!!! Have a marvelous HNY!!! Be bold, daring, and be you!!

[@carolyncornelius1492]

Tunisia Ali, Thank you so very much for this valuable information. I'm still learning how to do my locs as well as you do. .. You are much appreciated. Yes, I have subscribed!! ... God Bless You Always!

[@vvcxd37]

She ain’t go and say she’s 47... YESSS

[@TunisiaAli]

Yes!! LOL!

[@Litewiz]

Daaamn! Time has been very generous indeed, I guesstimated early 30s.

[@marleemeadow1075]

You r sooo beautiful😘 THIS right here is postergirl for "Black don't crack" !!!!

[@TunisiaAli]

Marlee, you are so sweet!! I receive that from you Love. Thank you and zhi appreciate you tuning in!!

[@Fauntazee]

Thanks a bunch. Very helpful. I'm a firm believer in knowing how to maintain your own hair, at least on some level. ("oh, well, Tunishia told me..." LOL!!!)

[@TunisiaAli]

Hi!! LOL! Yup. I dont like feeling totally dependent on someone else for such a critical service. I need to at least know how whether or not I actually do it..since that video, I did my whole head one time. That gave me the confidence should I ever have to really do it. Who knows..right?

[@tcoleman6167]

I really do appreciate the comparison in tools! Needle it is!

[@RichRootz]

Thanks for sharing, I love to use my yard needle, I just snipped the end, smoothed it out with a file and it works like a charm. And those needle are easy to pick up from the craft store. Thanks for the tips 👍🏾✌🏾

[@shakiah.3838]

Have you heard of the O Locker Tool by oraje? I'm just a customer so this is not sponsored but seeing your tools, I thought you might have some interest in it. Btw, I love your e ergy, sis! I can watch your vids and it feels like talking to a friend.🙂

[@TunisiaAli]

Ahwwww you are so sweet! I'm not sure if it's this one, but I recently lost my nappy lock tool and got this other one that I'm gonna try. I'm gonna check it out on Amazon and see what the name of it is. In a week, I'm gonna try it out on the channel. It's curved in the end, so I dont feel like I will like it, but we will see! Thank you for all your kind words!! ❤❤

[@shakiah.3838]

@@TunisiaAli the O Locker Tool isnt available on amazon, only on the website. A few sistahs with SLs have done some reviews on youtube.... just in case you're interested. Hope you enjoy what you have though. I love your vids. Your spirit really shines through. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@portiamckinney5501]

That’s good for your your honesty.Like you say you takes risks with your hair.Thats totally understood. I believe the life you live depends on the choices you make the risks you takes, and how lucky or unlucky you’ve been .Taking risk to achieving a goal requires courage to face the fear of uncertainty . No matter the outcome , either way ,we grow thr the process and become more resilient and confident . Butter yet ,building those skills helps in taking more risks and improves the chances of in achieving future goals for ourselves.

[@TunisiaAli]

Girl, I love the way your mind works! You have a lot of wisdom. $1200 may sound steep and it is all at once , BUT if you do it, it will be the best investment t you have ever made, because it will become more than the hair. I discuss the price and if locks are for you and why it's the best choice in a few videos. The clues may be in the title. I give some sound reasons why and comparisons like the fact that most people spend over $1200 a year on cell phone or 3xs that much on eating out (poison). So for me, it's how you look at it. Not to mention you are supporting other Goddesses. Most of what we spend on leaves our community a d we are less likely to turn our dollars over even once in our community compared to other groups..I think you e just inspired me to do another video discusses this view and soliciting feedback from our ladies. Thank you Portia, and you know I'm gonna give you a shout out!! LOL. Look for it within the next few days to several days.

[@portiamckinney5501]

Your hair is gorgeous. Can’t wait to get mines

[@maameyaa1384]

Thank you for sharing, love you personality and videos. 💕💕

[@bj77755]

Thank you Queen...

[@donnafleming7547]

What's that needle?

[@TunisiaAli]

Plastic craft needle from Walmart for like $3.

[@inez321uk6]

Love,love your hair can not wait until my hair gets to that length 🤗🤩

[@TunisiaAli]

Thank you alot Inez! I appreciate ya!

[@inez321uk6]

@@TunisiaAli🤗💓

[@portiamckinney5501]

I hear ppl say retighten hurts , it’s that’s true. And if you had to let your lock triction retighten your hair does that hurt worse .

[@TunisiaAli]

Hey Portia! The retightenings should NOT hurt. Let that be your alarm that your loctician is too heavy handed. Remember pain means damage. Our root bases are sensitive, especially around the front edges and long term retightenings that are too heavy handed can lead to long term hair loss over time. Watch the trauma sis. Your retis shouldn't hurt. Sending you love!

[@EmonofZion]

Use some heat to soften the plastic. They you can make the hole wider.

[@TunisiaAli]

I like that ideA!! Thank you!!!

[@elfinmordant3313]

You should try the London loc tool! I heard its even easier than most tools because its a clip that clips on the end of ur hair.

[@TunisiaAli]

Let me look that up!!

[@snuckleberrylocs]

It's a 1000 times easier I've been using it for 2 years now. Actually started my microlocs with them too

[@TunisiaAli]

@@snuckleberrylocs I'll have to look at it again. After research I concluded and tedious and hurt the fingers of the folks who reviewed it. I'll have a second look. Thank you....!!!

[@ogechiudoye3444]

This is really helpful

[@claudinethomas5985]

Thank you for sharing. Do you recommend the small tip crochet hook to insert in the pattern to get the same results.

[@godblessjamericanqueen8036]

I strated my hair journey over just so i can interlock because i cant see myself twisting with gel constantly Love your video you very beautiful keep it going

[@kalahasingleton9106]

What do you put in your hair for growth can't see the video ❤️

[@zeeyahd.7335]

You can purchase metal darning needles as well. The eye is about 1/2 inch long, the tip is blunt. I use a flat headed screwdriver to open the eye a bit. Do it carefully to avoid breaking the needle. They're usually 2 for 1.00 at Wally World. Buy multiple packs if you're prone to misplacing them.

[@happygolucky8274]

Brilliant video, new subbie

[@TunisiaAli]

Welcome!!!! Thank you for stopping by!!! Please visit us again..

[@gibel13]

How do you do the back of your hair? As in how do you see your grid to be able to do it?

[@Goat4964]

Walmart has 3 for 170 and you can’ put in boiling water and curve it and open the hole to make it larger or like the nappy loc took small at top to hold the hair and larger in the middle to accommodate any size loc, also you can cut it and file the edge smooth

[@TunisiaAli]

Wow!! I like that idea. I'm gonna try that. Fantastic! Thank you.

[@TunisiaAli]

I tried filing a long time ago. I didn't do a good job. Lol! I'm gonna try to again. It would definitely make the job easier!

[@sheliawashington8850]

How long did you have your sister locs before you started to put oil in your hair

[@lovelyshermane8814]

I’m sure I probably missed it and I’m not sure if it’s already been asked in the questions and comments but can you tell me where to get the little green tool

[@TunisiaAli]

Hi Lovely!! Its a plastic craft needle from Walmart. Usually 2 or 3 come in a pack.

[@lovelyshermane8814]

Thank you so much you are awesome as always. I appreciate your energy

[@mya200014]

Did she say 47?

[@TunisiaAli]

A happy 58 today sister!

[@mya200014]

@@TunisiaAli Ok...1st Happy Birthday.🤗. 2nd...where are you hiding that fountain of youth?

[@nakieshiahall5440]

Go to eBay type in sisterlock tool and you’ll see the two silver tools pop up and it works perfect

[@TunisiaAli]

OMG!! Thank you. Just spent $24 bucks on a nappy lock tool. Since it goes to one of our own who actually participates in our styles, it's still ok. I wonder if this tool is marketed to us by those who dont even don our styles or respect the beauty of our hair, just wondering. Every now and again these days I get tired so seeing others profit off of the very things they have traditionally despised us for, ya know. I'll get it still, since I do have the nappylock tool. I'm thinking that might be the difference in price. Hmmmm...Much love to you for the suggestion. Thank you!

[@MariaMaria-wv1sy]

Amazon sell hooks like the green one with longer handles.

[@godblessjamericanqueen8036]

They also have the lach hook rhat closes up once you put the hair in. Thats the one i use to retieghten my hair thr color of that lach hook is pink and yellow.

[@portiamckinney5501]

How long are you planning on letting your hair grow. It’s already long

[@TunisiaAli]

Ya know, this late spring I was considering cutting it. It was heavy and making my neck hurt. This along with cotton/lint is what made me decide to wash frequently and more thoroughly than I had been and cease with all oils for awhile. OMG, bug change. My hair is so light now and so much less tedious. At this point, I have no plans of cutting sis!

[@DrZarinah]

If you are less than 4 months post-installation ...is it possible to switch to a pattern 4 from pattern 3 ?

[@HtineTEE]

Dr. Zarinah a 3 is more loose. Unless you are starting to loc I wouldn’t risk it. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@DrZarinah]

@@HtineTEE 7weeks post-installation

[@zeeyahd.7335]

I know this is late but it'll help someone out there. The three pattern is typically used for thin hair. The loc is looser, takes up more space and looks thick. If your hair is prone to more than 50% shrinkage, the three pattern doesn't negate that. You might think your hair isn't growing as a result. It is. You'll just have a full-looking set of locs. 4 pattern locs result in a tighter weave and look more uniform. They're perfect for thick hair.

[@dreazk3907]

Your hair is gorgeous! I want mine done so bad but my hair is waist/tailbone length. Did you start them yourself or got them done somewhere?

[@portiamckinney5501]

Hi I’m bk you never answer my question about how much you paid for your locks

[@TunisiaAli]

Hey sis. I paid a total of 750 eight years ago. My hair was mostly 8 to 10 inches and 11 in some places. I got a great deal compared to what I hear others having paid.

[@sherri5425]

Im just starting my sister locks and would love to know where to purchase hair products for my hair

[@DrZarinah]

Can you please perhaps do a video on "What's too much loose ends vs a normal amount of loose ends"? I ask, because sometimes I feel like there is too much "unraveling" of ends between retightenings ...but I'm not sure if this is normal vs something that should be "getting tightened" as well at freight sessions

[@Sisterlockertv]

This helped me sooo much!! Thank you

[@DrZarinah]

Love your videos and spirit...Are you based out of Atlanta...and are you a Sisterloc Loctician?

[@TunisiaAli]

Hey sister. I am a in Atlanta. I am a reiki healer and a life coach. You can locate me at my website : www.hidayahreiki.com or www.butterflytransformations. Its nice to see you back on. Thank you for your sweet comments and for stopping by our channel. I love it. Where are you?

[@TunisiaAli]

Sure will sis. I will do some research and share what I find. My loctician wnet all the way down to the end. Look st my 2 year video which I pulled from under the earth. LOL. I had curly ends, and it she definitely went all the way down. I see some locticians leaving out excessive hair. I'm uploading the video now. Check back.n

[@monicabellmakeup]

Wow, this is the first self-retie video I've seen where I actually understand what the person is doing! Mind blown!

[@TunisiaAli]

Hey, wow!!! That's great, and here I thought it wasnt that great! I'm glad it helped. Hugs..

[@MsNaijaPrincess]

You do not look 47 AT ALL

[@TunisiaAli]

M OK thank you!! 48 now. LOL.

[@leroystea8069]

Hey Miss Ali. So yeah, I get it that a guy watching this might seem a little odd. But I was curious since some of the people I love have Sisterlocs. I'm amazed by all the work it takes to make this look as good as it does. Plus you have a fabulous smile and voice. But my goodness....this is some serious work. Great video.♥☺♥

[@TunisiaAli]

Hahahahhaha...!!! Thank you Leroy!!! I appreciate you venturing out to be the minority masculine energy! I just love it!! Keep coming back. If you liked that money video, check out my Butterfly Transformations channel on KZbin. You might like it!! Sincerely, Tunisia Ali.