watch me retighten my microlocs.. it's been 2 months | Keke J.

[@Afrodite96]

I’ve started doing my own reties because I feel like the lady who has been doing it has been doing it so tight and too fast that the locs around my edges have started breaking. I’m learning that if I want something done correctly and with care it’s better to do it myself no matter how long it takes. Pray for me that I have patience with my hair, y’all!

[@mamasaidsew4843]

You got this. It takes me all day to retighten my own. There are times when I just do my front half and the next week do the rest. You'll figure out what works best for you. I started my own and maintain them too cause you're right when you want it done right do it yourself.

[@Afrodite96]

@@mamasaidsew4843 right! I have a 7 month old baby and originally got locks so I wouldn’t have to style my hair constantly. But I’m noticing locks around my edges falling out and I can’t have that! I’m slowly doing small sections everyday. The turtle finishes the race through endurance.

[@mamasaidsew4843]

@@Afrodite96 be careful with your edges. Postpartum may be why they are thinning. I know mine did after my sons. Good new is they will recover. Congrats on the baby.

[@Afrodite96]

@@mamasaidsew4843 thanks!! I’m thinking it’s a tension issue. I always have tenderness and itchiness in my crown and around my edges after she does my reties. The tool used is too big for the size of my locs and pulls them too tight, thinning it out at the root. I’ve made it known that I’d like it done looser but sometimes people got a lot going on to understand what you’re saying until it’s too late.

[@KekeJ]

I fell you 100%! I am the exact same way. You know your hair better than anyone else can. It will take time, but it’s gets easier every single time. You’ve got this!! ❤️

[@mybeasley2442]

Aint gonna lie... did my first retie one month ago and I had some very real challenges! Real panic attacks. But i went back and watched keke and a couple other favorite sisters on KZbin. I took a deep breath and spoke words of affirmation "you can do this"! And guess what?! It DID get better! I learned I cannot do them all in one sitting so my next retie which will be this week, I will tie one quarter each night for a total of four nights. This will go much better I am sure!! I have 197 locs. I'm two months into my journey! ABSOLUTE BEST DECISION EV-VAH!!! Best wishes to everyone scared to get started! Don't be scared! The journey is GREAT!

[@stephaniebrown617]

That's awesome! How has it worked for you? I think im going to do my.next retie and I'm going to take my time. I hit 4 mos today.

[@mybeasley2442]

@@stephaniebrown617 Hi, thanks for your message! Congratulations on your 4th month. June 10 was my 8th month locaversary. I'm going through that phase that most warned about. I have severe bunching and shrinking and frizzing... OMG... it a little rough. But I am trusting the process. My reties are going a lot better. I retie one quarter of my head at a time. Takes four days a couple of hours per day. Good luck to you with your retie.

[@simplykammie8276]

Love love love your locs. You are the reason I took that leap and started my locs. I'm a month in and I absolutely love it. The frizz is real but I'm here for this loc life. I am doing my own retie as well. Just did the first and it was a task but I'm sure I will get better over time. Thanks for being my inspiration ❤️

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! That means a ton! ❤️ I’m so excited for your new journey! It definitely will get easier over time! 💕

[@t.1103]

I’ve been waiting for this video since you said it would be out. As a fellow DIYer I will ALWAYS appreciate a retightening video no matter how familiar I get with it💓💓💓

[@KekeJ]

Yes!! I’m here for that! 💕💕

[@petrona3049]

Your locs are so beautiful and full. I'm in the process of locking my hair this weekend. This is my second go round. The last set lasted 2 years. This set will be permanent lol. After watching many people on YT and getting loc envy. I'm finally at piece with my hair density. I will love the freedom again.

[@shelicegrant5276]

I watched one of your videos and saw that twisting paste, and instantly purchased!!! Currently doing a retie, and I LOVE IT!!!! Thanks girl!!!

[@LenasLovelyLocs1]

One day I'll get the courage to retie my whole head, well at least half my head.. (sigh)😩 your locs look great, Keke.. thanks so much for this video ❤ ❤❤

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️

[@e.fleurantin7434]

I have been considering loc for a while now. Did them last year around May and had over 500 locs but my hair was way to thin and my base was started screaming on my 5th month. So I decided to take them out on September. Had a lot of hair shedding and breakage. Especially toward my crown area. I was just in love with tiny winy locs until I found your channel 😍😍😍 so I decided to grow my hair back as I had lost so much and they were so uneven! And now I’m 1 week in my new journey with 298 locs and I am so in love with them! And this time I took my time in the parting ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for been so inspiring to others

[@bemawill]

Greetings Keke!!❤ 1st THANKYOU so Much for Sharing this Valuable information regarding Reties. I’m a woman of a certain age (65) and have had my Sis Locs (approx 400) since 2014! I’ve been watching retie vids for awhile and I feel I’m ready to do my own🙏🏾. The question I have is how do you retie the back of your hair so perfectly!! We/I need vids on that process. Sorry if I missed that vid and you’ve covered that previously. If you would be so kind as to respond or link the vid for the back retie process and what is needed mirrors, etc. that would be great. Again ThankYou for your graciousness in Sharing regarding all things reties‼️♥️

[@joyfulsoul2011]

I have traditional locs. I'm almost 4 months in. I like to watch sister loc Journeys. Your set of locs are my absolute favorite! Keep it up lady. ☺️

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! And I love me some traditional locs ❤️

[@SpoiledLocGurl]

My son has locs and we started with re-twisting and it was a nightmare and never lasted. I started interlocking and it's been awesome! His hair has made me want to loc mine, ALMOST 🤣.

[@sheilaandfrank]

Here watching

[@LadyDee150]

It's so relaxing to watch you retighten your microlocs. The end result is beautiful and your crispy parts are to die for lol!!

[@missyoyo34]

I needed this video, time for my first retie, I’m going to tangle this project myself. I’m sure it will take a couple of days but I’ve got the time. Your the reason I chose microlocs. So glad & happy with my choice. Keep the videos coming, good luck on the new channel.

[@SyxxsVyxxn]

This video came right on time. I just finished my install today! Tbh I'm terrified of first retie! I'm definitely gonna try edge control. At least on the front rows to keep them parts crispy!

[@KekeJ]

Ahhh! Congratulations! 🎊 ❤️ yes it definitely helps me out!

[@DavidJaysWay]

Your hair is looking great! I’ve finally gotten my reties down to a few hours over 2 evenings. The longest I have gone is 6 weeks so far and that was pushing it. 5 weeks is my sweet spot.

[@Nollyfan]

You showed us how to retie your hair, I really would have loved to see how you retie the back of your head. How do you set up your mirror/camera so you can see well enough to make those parts that crispy. Please be as detailed as possible.

[@SpoiledLocGurl]

Your hair is gorgeous. You're making me want to loc my hair but I'm scared 🤣. I like doing different stuff with my hair so I'm on the fence.

[@8786Was]

Do it!! You’ll be happy you did.

[@ChocolateMelanin]

This is the best interlock retie I’ve seen so far. You give me confidence to do it by myself 😊 Thanks for sharing sis ❤

[@phillyjawnlolo089]

If/when I get micro locs I want to do it myself. So I have many moments thinking I can do this, and equally as many moments thinking girl don't play yourself 😳🤣

[@KekeJ]

Noo girl! You can absolutely do this! ❤️

[@phillyjawnlolo089]

@@KekeJ thank you Keke! I'm not quite ready for the commitment. But it's settling more and more in my spirit.

[@darkraveninthesun1061]

Your video and two others made me spontaneously do micro locks. I finished last weekend. Can’t wait to see progress

[@Mona-x7j]

Yassss for the styling videos!!! Twist out, braid out, all of that!!!

[@RobinCookie]

It’s so neat, you have a lot of patience and it’s cute cute cute! Tfs

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Kenyardi]

Opp! Not the hand print(zooms innn) 🤣 I'm a big kid I know but that was funny! Such a beautiful soul!! Love it💜

[@KekeJ]

😂😂 thank you so much! ❤️

[@MsLuckywun]

12-17-21 I installed 104 micro locs (sides n back shaved) crazy how you see a difference in a few days

[@vn8592]

Subscribed and joined the tribe ❤😊 love watching your insta videos too! Yet to try retightening but feel confident I can do it because your tutorials are THAT GOOD!!

[@TheLovelySymphony]

Love your video! You are my loc inspiration! I booked my microlocs consultation because of your amazing videos! I'm so excited! I would love to see a braid out next! ❤️

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much!! That means a lot! ❤️ I’m so excited for your new journey! I’ll definitely be doing that next!

[@gabriellejem]

I love love love your hair and this was the sign I needed to wash and retie my hair lol

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️ I feel you lol

[@adrienneandrus5245]

Your micro locs are beautiful! I am starting my journey this weekend coming up! I’m super excited to start my journey and watching you and your ideas/thought process is very informative! I love it.

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️ and omg I’m so excited for youuu!! Congratulations!! 🎉💕

[@BundleOfRolo]

I love this I can’t wait to start my locs 😍👍🏾

[@lecheyjones1773]

This video is Right on time I'm getting ready to retighten my locs for the 1st time now I have something to watch to get some tips...love your videos 🤎

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! I hope it helps! ❤️

[@huniebon]

Why is this so satisfying to watch!!!! Got me like 🤓😯🧐🍿

[@mybeasley2442]

Missed your loc videos Keke! Love you! Thanks for sharing!

[@e.fleurantin7434]

That paste was bomb! Used it yesterday for my first retie! Thank you so much !

[@brittanyb5703]

Lord have mercy I only have about 26 more locs than you and I know I would get anxiety tryna do it myself 🤣 I commend you for doing it yourself maybe one day I'll get there

[@sheilaandfrank]

Beautiful locs❤

[@AunaturaleKinkz0121]

Just as I’m retightening mine this week. 🙌🏾 right on time

[@imanifaith5838]

I’m a new subscriber. I love your channel. And your hair is very beautiful.

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️ and Welcome to the Pride! 🦁💕

[@onthegowithkeo]

I love everything twists @kekeJ.. but im down for either gurl! I haven't done my own retie since my very 1st one, that took me a week 🙄. Every since then, I just pay someone to do it. I wanna try again though. Great video as always 👍🏾.

[@KekeJ]

I completely understand! It takes a bit to get the hang of it. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@allisonwendell9942]

Thank you for this. I just started my micro loc journey yesterday and in about 4-6 weeks I'll be going in for my first re-tie. These sessions are not cheap so I figure until my locks get a bit more length I'll get them professionally done then I'll start doing them myself. My one question, the interlocking, you do 4 loop passes. Does that change with length of hair or is that the standard. And how long into your micro loc journey did you no longer have to twist your hair?

[@rheamccants2227]

You are beautiful KeKe 😍

[@CinemaDoll137]

I've been waiting forever for this one! 🥰🥰

[@luxartesian8971]

Gorgeous spirit, gorgeous locs and gorgeous lady!!

[@leahcejas9448]

What’s your setup for being able to see the back to retie

[@tatiananugent7374]

I’m obsessed with your locs. I want to start mine but I’m struggling with some heat damage right now and I feel like I want my hair to get to a better place before I start my locs but I think that’s going to take too long… do you think should just start them anyway?

[@yofavoriteheaveeset7440]

So pretty can't wait till mines start locking your hair remind me sooo much of mines ! But how many locs do you have because I don't think I've seen it you posted or said .

[@vannahbanana1674]

So satisfying to watch you retighten been waiting for this video. I'm gonna start my loc journey, this month end. But I am doing them a little bigger. Still want small and neat. Anyway, love you ❤. You certainly have more patience than me loll

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! And I’m so excited for you! ❤️ the patience definitely took time for me to acquire lol

[@ameliafoster6502]

I love ur hair. Can you drop us the link for the twisting paste?

[@KekeJ]

Sure! I just added it to the description box

[@nicolepolite3877]

Crispy💥!!

[@TheLisanati]

Just bought the paste cause your reties be crispyyyyyy and I want that lol it gets here Friday so wish me luck

[@kuminathomas2382]

Have you always done the two point rotation to have your hair full? I love your hair and the fullness. I am doing a 4 point now, but thinking about switching.

[@nellymckenna6552]

I'm due for retie, give me the courage for it please....I'm close to clocking 2 months too. Yours are so crispy

[@paulineslifestyle8911]

Hey Keke I really love your video .which product are you using when retightening your locks

[@iamdanie_.]

The word CRISPY is yours! 👏🏽😅

[@KekeJ]

😂 thanks!

[@juliegraham3804]

Wow I love your makeup it's beautiful I don't have locks but I love yours God bless

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@AndohBannerman]

You mi'lady have no idea how long i've been waiting for this video. How long did it take you tho?

[@KekeJ]

It took me about 9 hours total this time over the course of 3 days

[@AndohBannerman]

@@KekeJ wow. you did a good job tho. well done

[@sheilaandfrank]

In my 10th month now 🎉

[@beencouraged10]

Cute I love it ❤❤

[@Rose2gard]

faith !

[@CieLocd]

Crispyyyyyy ✨✨

[@imaanadams5987]

Beautiful locs sister. Now I'm in love with these locs. I have locs for the past 2 years this month and it's my second installation. I want to start over now with micro locs, I didn't know this existed when I started, oh my... Can't do this again, how long will it take me to loosen my thick locs. 140 of them 🥴 Can one undo 4c traditional locs, is it even possible?

[@MsDCB28]

I unlock’d 17year old traditional locs on my 4C hair. It took a few months. It can DEFINITELY be done!!

[@alicehenley1328]

Omg I’m in love!!! Can you do my hair!!😂😂😂

[@Listening4n0w]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@Gabbame11]

I want to do my own reties but the loctitian I go to scared me into thinking I'll do it wrong and cause holes 😭. They also said reties should only be happening 3-4 times a year. I definitely need it done sooner ugh lol

[@KekeJ]

You can get holes in your locs, but you can fix them as well. I can do a video on that soon! And it depends on the person. I think every 2 months for me is great. It’s enough time for good new growth. I feel like longer for me would make the retie process take forever. So that’s 6 times a year for me! But it depends on the person. Some ppl retie sooner than 2 months and some longer

[@yhaliak.1511]

@@KekeJ would really dig a video on this ☺️💕

[@vsim9947]

The larger your locs are, the more time you can wait in between reties. With micro/sisterlocks, thinning can occur if you let the new growth get too much

[@8786Was]

@@vsim9947 yep! That’s my problem right now.😩

[@QuenzaNC]

Finally found an honest video. Some people are saying it takes 12 hours. Nope. More like 4 days

[@musinahcharlot]

Great videos! When you started your microlocks, were they interlocked from root to tip? Meaning throughout the entire hair shaft? This is what I don’t quite understand. I am getting them installed soon!

[@samia2396]

I believe she started with the 2strand twist method, but braided at the roots

[@Aaron_Kea]

Your microlocs are beautiful, I have my Tinylocs shirt as well😍

[@johnarhodes3748]

Beautiful!!

[@KekeJ]

Thank you! ❤️

[@sisterultimatemusic1929]

Your hair looks great. Question: is it possible for your hair to come undone at the roots? My daughter keeps wetting her hair in the shower, and they're coming loose. I do the 2 point rotation.

[@awesome_assam]

Beautiful locs 🥰 How did you manage with the back retie? Did you use a mirror too?

[@candytoocool]

Does the 2-point still give you "flat" locs?

[@Totalwellnessntravel]

you are so pretty, you look like a baby doll :)

[@YvetteP77]

I’m going to start mine the end of the month. I’m trying to understand the parting. Are the locs on top of each other or brick style where the row above lays in the part below….I hope that makes sense.

[@onthegowithkeo]

It's really about whatever you want when it's a DIY. either way would look great!

[@YvetteP77]

@@onthegowithkeo thanks for responding. I prefer the one that will make the locs look fuller. Just trying to figure out which one that is lol. I really like Keke J’s and was curious which method she chose. I’m excited to start them!

[@JodyBrownIV]

@@YvetteP77 i hope she responds

[@KekeJ]

Ooo I’m so excited for you! When installing mine I definitely made sure to brick layer so that it does give a fuller appearance

[@YvetteP77]

@@KekeJ thank you for responding! Your locs are beautiful!!

[@nieceypoo7746]

When i first start should I loc them the same day or wait a week? When is a good time to tie/loc them when first starting

[@AunaturaleKinkz0121]

currently interlocking my hair and i have a row or two that's part 4,3,and 2 pt rotation. its no confusing

[@iAmLeslieJones]

Two strand twist is my vote!

[@miszsaii24]

Thanks. Gorgeous locs, gorgeous lady. 🤎

[@xshesyourqorqeousxx3]

I’m here from your video going viral on twitter I swear you were 21/22. I’m like yass to the young beautiful dark skin who iso confidently beautiful only for you be older than me 🤣

[@bernadettespence-tulloch7539]

How do you know where to start when doing your next retire? Is it because you always end in the same direction? I feel that is my biggest issue resulting in holes? Just trying to figure out how to resolve my issue. Thanks in advance

[@ellejaxxn1969]

How do you get the parts so crispy in the back? I tried the two mirrors approach and I still couldn't see what I was doing clearly !!!

[@Teeeci]

You make me want em this small but my patience lawd

[@Jahniya-g2m]

Can somebody tell me what to do I'd accidentally interlocked to locs together 😢

[@ElmotypeSwag]

How do you get the middle of your head?? I feel like i could manage the front & sides but the back & middle terrify me enough to not even try! Lol

[@bertahardy]

Does it matter what point rotation u do??

[@anabeiferangulo3817]

Querida keke j. No hablo inglés solo español me gustaría saber cómo te localizas tus rastas en la parte de atrás de la cabeza muchas gracias.

[@mosweets5566]

How long do you normally go before you do a interlock or retwist?

[@DC-tv9fj]

You are so pretty🤗

[@erinv.jackson200]

Are you doing two point rotation?

[@Cutie51015]

What shampoo do you use to wash your locs?

[@pfb74]

Lol my mom said she likes them on you but aggressively asked me if thats what I planned on doing and I told her no but truly I don't know. I like my natural loose hair so much now that's its a good then and dumb healthy. It's everything to me. But locs seem kinda fun.

[@KekeJ]

I feel you! Loose natural hair is amazing and will always have a place in my heart. Before I had locs I didn’t think there was as much diversity with them, but locs have completely surprised me! They’re extremely diverse and even more diverse than I expected. I can do so many styles with locs that I couldn’t do with my loose natural hair. They are fun! If you decide to try them, I know for sure that you wouldn’t be disappointed ❤️

[@matanaahavaisrael165]

When I interlock them it feels tighter and smaller do they thicken up like the ends of my hair over time ?

[@madinej5891]

I would love to see you do a 2-strand twist next.

[@queentwocents9714]

I see you do the 2 point rotation.

[@Lil1Wunn]

Do you find that the longer you wait in between retirees, thins out your locs? I’d like to wait longer but I’m afraid and only interlock every 4-5 weeks

[@KekeJ]

I haven’t notice that happen just yet. I like to give my hair a little more time to grow so that way I’m not retightening too frequently. But if I notice that in the upcoming reties, I’ll definitely be sure to let y’all know!

[@IamShaunnaNakice]

We want to see 2 strand twists. Your. Locs are gorgeous

[@KekeJ]

Thank you so much!

[@cora9293]

if i comb my locs out in the future it’s because keke inspired me to micro loc instead 😭

[@larrycollins1538]

12:33🥰🙌👌🔥🔥

[@latoyalockley84]

How many locs do you have????❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@courtnaesmith6198]

Do you always do a 2 point rotation? Can we zoom please? Lol Chile, mine are a year old. I need you to look at these.

[@KekeJ]

I’ve always done the two point. I’m sorry for not getting super close, I’ll make sure to do that next time!

[@courtnaesmith6198]

@@KekeJ Thank you for responding. You did great! Thank you for sharing your journey. It's helpful for me, because I'm also doing it myself. Chile, I don't know where I got a 4 point rotation from. I think I could get better results with a 2 point. I do have a few holes in some locs, and there are times I don't end on the N to S. I'm 1 year in. 🤦🏾‍♀️🤣

[@KekeJ]

@@courtnaesmith6198 no problem at all! I’m glad I can help! And I feel you lol I did the 4 point on a couple locs in the beginning but like the fullness with the 2 point so much better. I have a couple holes as well lol those are bound to happen. But they’re also able to be fixed! I can make a video showing how I do that soon!

[@courtnaesmith6198]

@@KekeJThank you girl! That would be helpful. These holes are weird. I was about to needle and thread to close them. Lol I'm just learning as I go. Lol

[@LovelyM404]

Great video! Where exactly is your tool from?

[@ebonyshanellburke3033]

Do you start in the same direction every time? I want to learn how to do my own the lady I go to has been doing them extremely tight lately

[@KekeJ]

I try to end in the same direction and start in the same direction but it doesn’t always happen that way. I don’t like my locs too tight, so to avoid that I may not be able to complete another full rotation. So during the next retie, I kinda look/feel for the last way I went to in go in the correct way. I hope this made sense!