Retwist With Me | *in less than 30 minutes, lasted a MONTH STRAIGHT, I ran out of hair gel!!!, etc.

[@gloria.meyitt]

I love how you went into detail!! I plan on locking my hair this month and I don't wanna spend money on a loctition because I'm broke😭

[@issalocstyle]

😂😂 gurl I will neva count spending money on a GOOD loctician out butttt I don’t have one at the moment and wanted to try them out just the same 😜 glad to hear your are lockng up that is sooo exciting 🥰💕

[@Sassysonia1234]

If you have a good loctition it’s worth the money. Mine does free shampoos and does scalp treatments and hair treatments for an additional fee and works in a private studio with a giant flat screen tv that always plays black classic movies and she offers you things to drink and snacks. It feels very amazing. I love being pampered and look forward to my reties.

[@patricewoodson8762]

Honestly I booked down and I'm going for my first retwist. I started them with two strand twist and I want to get them going right at the root

[@patricewoodson8762]

I thinned my first set out didn't them myself

[@merissab8768]

That’s what brought me here. I ain’t retwisted in like 2-3 months 😅

[@denasiajaliece1716]

Girl you are a lifesaver! I been so scared that I wouldn’t know what to do when my first retwist comes along 😭 but this video helped a lot 🫶🏾

[@issalocstyle]

Yaaayyy…I am so glad that u found this helpful…I also needed to share lol 💕

[@arielpace1156]

That struggle of tryna find your loc and the music change at the beginning had me gut laughing! #relatable! I had to stay and watch the whole video after that for real real 😂. Very good twisting technique. Thank you for your video!

[@destinyzroom]

Thank you for showing your set up. My dislike of the bathroom really prevented me from doing my reset so often. So I set up an area like yours and it's perfect. Now I feel I can take better care of myself. Bless you!

[@issalocstyle]

Awww I’m so glad this helped 🥰🥰💚

[@p0isonvoid]

ugh it looks so simple bc it is this simple! i’ve only done my own retwist once & my only issue is j how my parts never look this sleek. i thjnk im not adding enough gel to the right section. love this video

[@issalocstyle]

Awww it’s okay!! I wouldn’t say it’s necessarily the amount of product that makes your part straight but how well you can see the back of your head! 🥺 try using a tripod and your phone for the back for your head!! 🤔

[@Stonedfr]

Gonna try and retwist my locs for the first time, was trying to find a method without the dryer and this is the perfect video, wish me luck yall😁🤗

[@issalocstyle]

God bless you!! You got this!! Press through the process and you’ll see the best results 😌🥰

[@francinemaultsby8530]

nah i can’t slip them clips they hurt my head i’m use a hooded dryer i no how you slept with them in your hair they didn’t bother you 😩

[@joanthesecond]

Definitely understand the struggle of heading to the beauty supply store mid-retwist 😂 Your hair came out great! 😍

[@issalocstyle]

😂 I was not prepared 😂 but thank youuuuu 🥺💕

[@Reeses710]

Very helpful video....I'm in between retwist appt & have been thinking & overthinking if I could retwist it myself to hold me over. You made it look so simple, thnx!

[@issalocstyle]

You are so welcome 🥰 practice does make better…I definitely learned from YT as well!!

[@queen-qo1uy]

never thought about leaving the clips in overnight but instead just get under the dryer . 😭 thank you so much !

[@issalocstyle]

A dryer is a great substitute 🥰

[@kandipinkston5614]

This may sound crazy, but I've had my Locs for over 6yrs...out of the 6 ,the past 2yrs Ive been taking care of my hair myself..and I HAVE WATCHED PLENTY on yt for different techniques and I must say YOUR YT IS THE BEST!!! TUTORIAL 👍🏽👍🏽💗💗

[@issalocstyle]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that! I have definitely grown since this tutorial as well so the locksmithing method has now become my favorite technique 🤪

[@elleannixon311]

This video has been so helpful. I've been so scared to retwist my own hai, and now I can't wait to try this

[@issalocstyle]

Yesss!!!! I can’t wait for you to try this 😝🩷

[@ctrltiana]

i go to a PWI and it is so hard to find someone who does here up here this video helped me so much with learning how to do my own retwist thank you sm

[@ScorpioGoddess90]

We have a similar texture. Thanks for the help. I can’t wait to try and attempt my own Retwist 🥴

[@butterflykisses1984]

Your video is the third one I've watched and I enjoyed it the most. I love that the state of your locs is very similar to the state of my own so I feel less awkward. I also love that you used small clips and let them dry naturally with no heat. After watching you video I feel confident I can retwist my own locs and save myself some coin. And of course I'll be referring back to your video should I feel like I'm doing them wrong.

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Awesome video, I’m 3 months into my Locs, I’m trying to retwist at home as well

[@zakiahwilliams2697]

Just did my 1st retwist person I went cut my hair without asking so I will be doing my own upkeep. Thanks for the info very helpful.

[@issalocstyle]

Aww I’m sorry about that gurl!! That’s never fun!! 😭

[@KayLa_103]

I can do all of this except part my own hair 😢

[@BarelySaneGenius]

Coil the root!! Yes okay that was the missing step I need!!

[@Habitualizehealthcoaching]

This is so satisfying to watch

[@issalocstyle]

Thank youuuu ☺️🩷

[@lolazoly3690]

You looking in the shower for the loc had me dying 😂😂😂. Loved your video ❤

[@issalocstyle]

😂😂😂😂 it’s had me questioning my whole life for real lol

[@princelife_2]

I’m really glad I’m watching your video 4:30 I’ve rewatched it multiple times, my clips are coming in tomorrow , I’ll be retwisting, I’ll be using edge wax 5:00

[@JDelights453]

I’m almost 2 years in. Haven’t had a retwist in a like 2 months. I have tried retwisting myself in the past and it didn’t do it right, plus I got impatient lol. But I really need a retwist but I’m broke lol. I’m gonna try it this way!

[@issalocstyle]

Gurl yes the impatience is so realll 😭😭 u definitely have to motivate yourself the whole way through cause I will literally be half way and will want to quit! I’m glad u are willing to try a different way tho and I hope this will help 💗

[@carolbrunie5667]

Your locs are beautiful!

[@melski777]

First of all, YOU ARE SO CUTE!!! ❤ it

[@giannascruggs7385]

You’re definitely gonna have to show me how to edit bc these edits are fire and great video

[@issalocstyle]

Thank you G 🥰 this one was pretty quick due to the lack of transitions lol

[@user-ph4qe4yc5y]

Wow the clips overnight thing gagged me. Thank you!!

[@issalocstyle]

It really is a game changer but you also have to get used to it lol but I just think if it as fresh braids and it ends up being worth it lol

[@BresVibe]

this video was helpful!, ima try this for my next retwist 💗, Also new subscriber!

[@issalocstyle]

Thank you so much for your support 🥺💕

[@unapologeticallyme9522]

I need to retwist my boyfriends locs. Thanks for the tutorial

[@issalocstyle]

Gurl you know I gotchu 😝 I’m glad it helped 🥺💕

[@jaymiemac7039]

Love your locs thinking of cutting mine ND relocing my friend says no but I'm like sir I haven't had a retwist since April so here I am learning lol I haven't retwisted my own hair in two years

[@issalocstyle]

Thank you babe!💕 and if he don’t help u out 😂

[@christianrudder4826]

that amen-break goes hard

[@issalocstyle]

😂😂

[@shandej1917]

It's the parting for me!!! How did you get them so precise!!!?😩😍

[@issalocstyle]

Thank you luv🥰 and I had a mirror propped up out of frame to see the back of my head cause otherwise gurrrrlllll 😂

[@Odefunsholight30]

I had exact thoughts. I get paid to braid hair and I must day this is absolutely on point 👉

[@issalocstyle]

@@Odefunsholight30 you are so sweet coming from someone who does hair I really appreciate that 🥹💕

[@MotivaTionVibescity]

Like seriously....sooooo neat 👌 ✨️ 😎 😀

[@badboy-ch7mr]

ik it's almost been a year for you but your locs are my inspo

[@vanessav692]

If "I'm really feeling myself right now" was a person!!

[@issalocstyle]

😂😂😂 that part lol

[@jeniferproctor4971]

How did you see the back of your head? I’m struggling to do the back of my hair because I can’t see it 😢

[@issalocstyle]

I set up a mirror on my tripod and saw trough that mirror from the mirror in front of me if that makes sense 🥰😮‍💨🤭

[@jeniferproctor4971]

@@issalocstyle yes lol it does. Thanks ! I’ll try that

[@movewithmillz]

How are you parting your hair so neat 😭 I feel like I cannot on my own

[@issalocstyle]

Lighting is key for my parts! I need natural light and bright light lol 🩷

[@tarshanewson]

Great Job love this content 💓

[@issalocstyle]

Thank you so much luv 💗 I am so glad you enjoyed!! 🥺

[@francie1729]

Wow amazing, very helpful 👏🏽👏🏽

[@issalocstyle]

Yayyyy thank you 😊 💕

[@byrself3005]

how do you liek the aloida hair oil? i've been eyeing it at target, but I haven't made my move yet lol. New subbie! loved the vid

[@tharpeaddy]

As a man… a black man…light skinned curly hair I always wondered why black peoples hair looks they way it does But our hair drys out so fast and we need so much oil and nutrients all day or our hair looks like shit I also see why most people’s dreads look the way they do I’m going to start doing my own because other people I pay mess my hair up anyway Nothings perfect not even the people you pay

[@rayishadavis5297]

wow your hair is amazing thanks that help more and how long do u let your hair grow before doing locs again? much appreciated to your videos..

[@issalocstyle]

Thank you so much! And since I made this a year ago, my hair has grown since then but I try to twist every 1.5-2 months 😌💚

[@rayishadavis5297]

@issalocstyle U welcome anytime oh okay it is my 1st time had it last year in Aug that why i asked 😊💙

[@CieLocd]

You did an amazing job 🙌🏾

[@issalocstyle]

Thank you babe 🥰

[@sytyanna]

thank you so much for the upload 🦋

[@babee676]

How could you see? Did you have another mirror behind you? Parts look amaze

[@issalocstyle]

Sorry for the late reply…I haven’t been as active as I would like but I wanted to say that I see your comment and say that I have a reflection behind my head and in front of my head whether it’s a mirror or my camera. I recently improved my set up and am hoping to film for KZbin the next time I retwist 🩷

[@tkn9979]

How do u part the top I’m planning in retwisting my own hair but idk how that’s gonna work if I can’t see the top of my head

[@issalocstyle]

I put a second mirror behind my head and I sit down so that I can see the top of my head through the front mirror..if that doesn’t make sense I’ll be posting a retwist video next week explaining 🤪

[@leratodikotla1010]

Where can I find those silver pins they r so helpful🤗

[@farahjoseph]

You kinda favor Keke Palmer. Also your locs are gorgeous and a nose hoop ring would look dope on you.

[@issalocstyle]

Gurl u are so sweet and what’s crazy is that I was watching Akeelah and the Bee yesterday and was also imagining how she just had her baby too 😭😭💗💗 I’ve always wanted to get a nose ring as well so thank you for that 🥺😘

[@ItsTeezii]

New subbie. I needed the motivation to retwist my locs😭 found your vid now im in here retwisting

[@tatiannaharvey5450]

Hey love the result I was wandering though did the edgeboost leave any built up?

[@idalisibrahim9613]

great video you seem so fun to hang out with 😊

[@issalocstyle]

Awww thank you so much 🤩 I like to think I am 😂🤍

[@MadeByTriniLena]

Love the side part

[@twniyahjackson5842]

Tysm for this video much needed 💓 💗 💖! Cause chile...I'm trying to save me some coins 😄

[@Mo.Weixin]

We’re using a mirror behind you bc the mirror always mess up my cordination

[@Bovinenthusiast]

I saw u said on another comment to use a tripod and phone camera to see your parts in the back. Do you have any alternative suggestions if I don’t have a tripod and only 1 mirror 😭

[@issalocstyle]

Yesss!! If anythinggg stack them boxes! I had to do that before I used a tripod and it is trial and error to get the right height but if u have shoe boxes, laundry baskets, cardboard etc! Lmk what u have if you’d like 😉💕

[@Nothn2FearButFearItself]

a month straight w/o styling ?? i wonder what your day to day looks like. the way i sweat, im lucky if it last a week lol

[@issalocstyle]

I am at the gym 3x a week and always in the sauna! It works for me, but I have to tell you with this product I experience buildup because it was thick. But since it is water based it was easy to rinse out! Hope that helps 🤗

[@iAmLoreal]

See, where the new growth meets the mature loc, that part always ends up puffy and loose. It doesn’t hold. Am I not twisting tight enough?

[@issalocstyle]

I wouldn’t say your not twisting tight enough because the new growth just hasn’t gotten used to being twisted up constantly! I def have that same ‘problem’ but I do know that if you look up videos on locksmithing and twisting the new growth up the shaft towards your root instead of down, that should help to cover the puffy. I hope that was a clear explanation 🥰💪🏾

[@IIsweet.n.spicyII]

Can't find my clips, no mirror to reflect my hair, guess imma have to freestyle. Pray for me

[@destinywilliams4445]

I think it's the nails that got in your way

[@TElias5]

how did you see?! i cant figure out how to angel mirrors to see the back of my head lol

[@hershpatrice2482]

What shampoo do you use. I washed my hair with Dr. Bronner’s but I noticed I wanted extra moisture when it was time for a re twist. I have starter locs just don’t want to strip my hair or make it hard for me to re twist after a wash

[@issalocstyle]

Check out my wash day routine video🤩 but also remember the moisturize comes after you wash you hair..finding the right hair oil is important as well as adding aloe to your loc spray 🥰

[@hershpatrice2482]

@@issalocstyle haha I literally finished washing it after I wrote this like ops lol! Yes I gotta get some aloe to add to my spray bottle 👏🏾👏🏾 thank you. The marrying of my locs when it was time for a re twist was really and I thought I did something wrong lol

[@autumnelise801]

How long do you wait to do retwist my son walked past while I was watching your video and he goes mom your locs look like hers

[@issalocstyle]

Awwwww that is so cute 🥺 and I wait 4-6weeks luv 💕

[@HanksWay]

Ma'am... how do you sleep with clips in your hair? LOL

[@issalocstyle]

Uncomfortable but no pain no gain am I right 🤷🏾‍♀️😂

[@zariahdennis9689]

Random question how were you able to see the back of your head like ok struggling to do the back

[@issalocstyle]

So I was able to set up a mirror in the back of my head at such an angle that when I looked through the mirror in front of me I saw the back of my head if that makes sense 🥰

[@aramideugbomeh]

Wow! Your under growth is so much and they look so healthy. Love, love it. I do Interlocking' cos my locs are a bit tiny. Nuw sub here🤍

[@issalocstyle]

Hey gurl thank you so much for subbing 🤗 and thank you love if u want to follow me on my loc journey check out my IG @loc.q22 for updated posts too 🥰

[@AllThingsKirah]

I leave my clips in over night and still have to retwist weekly 😩😩😩😩 idk what I’m doing wrong and I use an actually strong hold loc gel!

[@tunnelvision9000]

You shouldnt re-twist weekly its not good for your hair

[@AllThingsKirah]

@@tunnelvision9000 I don’t retwist weekly. I worded that incorrectly. My retwist doesn’t last a full week even with the clips in over night. I end up wearing all types of head bands or putting a wig on. I’m still in starter loc mode as well so maybe that’s it 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@cienu]

make sure to retwist your locs to the direction in which your hair grows! that might be the issue. if you twist in the wrong direction, your hair unravels all together😭😭

[@Theenamebetty]

And most locticians twist clockwise if you don’t remember how they twisted them the first time

[@from_him2you374]

@@AllThingsKirah Try interlocking

[@notsoshy28]

Did you use that boost gel when you first started your journey, or is it something that you found later on down the line.

[@issalocstyle]

I used it when I first started because I felt like my hair wasn’t locing fast enough and I felt like this would help it!! It did but I know that it doesn’t helps someone’s locs who have it in their hair every retwist u know?💗

[@latoyaboston3845]

I thought you weren’t supposed to use hair gel? (Just twisted my hair and trying to figure it out)

[@issalocstyle]

Given that this was the first couple times I retwisted my hair..I wasn’t fully aware of the long term damage that gel CAN have on your locs if not cared for properly. I fortunately was able to post an updated retwist video where I just used water and oil 💕

[@citizencoy4393]

Did you start ur locs yourself?

[@issalocstyle]

I did! I don’t know how to do the comb coil method so I just did two strand from the root. :)

[@dietrichearl1363]

His was like mines mines blowout in a way so somehow we match.

[@sheymarie08]

Hi. Love your video. What’s the name of the gel your using?

[@issalocstyle]

In this video I used edge booster water based gel but I will be coming out with a healthier way to retwist your hair this weekend!

[@naturallyniece320]

We need the link for the comb !!!

[@issalocstyle]

I gotchu gurl! I got them on amazon so here is a good one! lmk if this works for you 💕www.amazon.com/dp/B08C36ZLNS?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

[@SuperHotpink2011]

How do you make sure your parts are straight in the back?

[@issalocstyle]

I use two mirrors! A large one in the front and one in the back. I attach my mirror to my tripod to make it adjustable but I used to stack a bunch of boxes till it was my preferred height as well :)

[@neeks5687]

Is that some special kind of edge booster? I have a big jar that i’m probably never going to use but if i can use it for a retwist now THANK YOU

[@issalocstyle]

This is the water based edgebooster gel specifically!!!

[@tammyjackson8049]

New subbi good content 👍

[@issalocstyle]

Thank you 🥰

[@brandyclark7622]

What products do you use?

[@easternstar9372]

You used regular gel?

[@issalocstyle]

I used edge booster hair gel which I now realize that that was the worse decision for my locs especially in the long run 😭 I have an updated loc retwist routine where I just use water and oil tho which is a much healthier alternative 💗

[@chaquiragriffin7994]

how many locs do you have and how long did it take?

[@issalocstyle]

I have 125 locs and it takes me a bout 4hours give or take!

[@chaquiragriffin7994]

@@issalocstyle oh myyyy, it’s takes me like 3 hours for only 64!!😭😭😭😭

[@janetlindiwe]

Hey love your video. I am really confused with what direction I am twisting somehow. Do you have any tips on that?

[@issalocstyle]

Hi! And thank you luv 💕 for your question could you explain a little more? When I first started twisting my hair it didn’t matter if I twisted one to the left and the next one to the right! However once I realized that I wanted to do rope twist I just ended twisting all of the then to the right because that is the only way they will look like rope twists! Lmk if this makes sense

[@janetlindiwe]

@@issalocstyle ok so I am doing two strand twists and many are pointing out how important it is to loc the hair clockwise. Now… I (think) thats what I did at least all go the same direction but what confuses me is that when I look at the middle part it looks like they go the opposite direction each side if that makes sense. But I guess that must be right cause it’s like it’s mirrored I guess. U know what I mean? So I am just trying to make sure that this is correct 🥲🤍 Thanks so much for taking the time & responding

[@issalocstyle]

@@janetlindiwe of course babeeee 🥰 okay so what I think your saying is that the two strand is harder than it looks and I totally understand 😂 retwisting you hair clockwise is correct so great job there 😝 Now in order to create a two strand, what you need to do is cross the right loc over the left loc while simultaneously twisting both of your locs, which might sound confusing but if you dm me on IG @loc.q22 I can send you a simplified video? 💙

[@janetlindiwe]

@@issalocstyle aww I appreciate you. Thankhs right over left is the simple explanation I was looking for 😌✨🥰🥰

[@Tess-Monet]

Since the retwist is not locked in, isn't it going to unto itself?

[@issalocstyle]

It will unravel a little bit but your hair naturally adapts to continue to loc up every time you retwist and the retwist is just helping your hair form and stay locked up

[@bless4307]

I've been looking for that style factor gel but can't find it in the beauty supply stores😭 which one did you find yours at?

[@issalocstyle]

I found mines at the closest beauty supply store to me 😭

[@issalocstyle]

I need to get an affiliate link for y’all but try Amazon as well ☺️

[@simonyyy8323]

Is your hair like “ thick or thin “ and what’s your hair texture?

[@issalocstyle]

I would say I have a thick hair texture and my hair type is 4abc lol

[@temakunene1852]

whats the name of the gel

[@kjedi0242]

So when you get a retwist can you change the shape of your part got square rn wanna do triangles next?

[@issalocstyle]

No I wouldn’t advise to do that…the parts you started with you should continue unless u wanted to Comb your locs out and start again. Making different parts would cause you to rip your locs apart!

[@kjedi0242]

@@issalocstyle okay thanks

[@samanthataylor9132]

What kind of gel was you using ?

[@issalocstyle]

I WAS using edge booster butttt I’ve learned since then and now use water and oil for a healthier retwist :) 💚

[@selflove90]

I just started my locs yesterday and she gave me a side part,is that a bad thing

[@issalocstyle]

I wouldn’t consider a side part a bad thing…with time it will grow out and you should have the ability to change the part you started with…you can def let your loctician know what part you would like and go from there 😊💗

[@selflove90]

@@issalocstyle I didn't know which part I wanted lol I didn't want it to go straight back.Once they mature ill probably switch it up

[@ncbeaut]

What is the name of the oil you used?

[@issalocstyle]

It’s called Alodia Hair + Scalp Oil…I found it at Target 🫶🏾

[@the.only_lana]

You sound like Nicki Minaj when she talks

[@issalocstyle]

I’ve gotten that a couple times in my lifetime but I can never see it 😂 but thank you 💚

[@jasminejohnson9311]

I can't see the back of my head like that

[@issalocstyle]

I was able to make a stand and put my face mirror on top and adjusted accordingly 🥰

[@sackclothclouds1564]

Hell is a place not a phrase, watch your words sis

[@AquaLady153]

lol u did so good. Mine is frizzy no matter what I do 😅