Watch THIS before you RETWIST your MICROLOCS! | IS MY HAIR BREAKING OFF & other FAQ's

[@KahaleNaturals]

I’m 14 months into my microloc journey and I have exclusively retwisted. My hair is strong and healthy. Retwisting takes a shorter amount of time and honestly I prefer the look better. My maintenance schedule is every 7 wks. I workout 3-4 times a wk and wash every 2 wks and it holds it fine. Yours locs look so good!

[@theminimalistnatural]

okay wow! Now I need to check out your hair. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@rhondamonique9686]

I plan on switching to retwisting. I have 2 questions! 1. What product do you use to retwist? 2. Do you have good pics of your locs that show the size of them, including the base/part sizes

[@KahaleNaturals]

@@rhondamonique9686 I go to a loctician for retwists every 7 wks, and she uses Loc n Gel. I have a few videos on TikTok showing my locs-KahaleNaturals

[@LisePlansandJournals]

what do you use to retwist (if anything), product-wise?

[@KahaleNaturals]

@@LisePlansandJournals I use loc n gel. It’s soo good, and doesn’t leave any buildup.

[@Theblackplantlady]

My hair is almost to my waist. When i say I'm tired of interlocking I'm DONE! Thank you for this video! 🙏🏿

[@BassBaddie]

I started with coils and only retwist too! 432+

[@theminimalistnatural]

Wow ! Do you have an IG page? I’d love to see your hair!

[@Come7yNatura7]

​@@theminimalistnaturalI came to ask her the same question because I started with finger coils and it's an uncommon method to start with

[@Candicedickinsonllc]

Ooo really ? I’m getting my consultation tomorrow for mine and my loctician is thinking coils

[@Come7yNatura7]

@@Candicedickinsonllc I love my micro locs I started with coils😁 best decision

[@suexlocs]

Do you have an IG page please?

[@Mwelwa]

I’m currently moving to retwisting/semi free forming my micro locs. I’m so excited to see what happens. If it goes wrong I’m gonna just cut them off 😂

[@theminimalistnatural]

Yes! Exactly! I might as well try and see what works!

[@Maisondelalie]

I am seriously considering this because the interlocking hurts my head so much!

[@rllrsktr4157]

Yes!! The head aches I get are actually insane.

[@AsyaIZME]

Whew honestly, many people who let their locs get super long they end up switching to coils anyway because it’s too much work to pull 3+ feet of loc through the root numerous times in order to tighten them when they’ve got like 500 locs 💯

[@theminimalistnatural]

right about this!

[@Theblackplantlady]

Exactly! My hair is mid back and I can't interlock anymore it's causing trauma to my scalp and thinning! That's what they DONT mention

[@blessednhm]

Exactly! I just hit waist length and after months of thinking and research, I've finally decided to make the switch to retwisting. It was either that or shave my head, so I figured I'll give it a try lol. My body is fed up with the hours of retightening😩😓.❤

[@Theblackplantlady]

@@blessednhm girl and I've noticed that the longer my hair gets the more tinder headed I get! I'll always have locs but I'll cut my hair if I have to and just rock a short loc bob IDC!

[@zeexoxo4583]

Video ideas: - cute hairstyles on short locs - how to locksmith (with instant dreadlock/interlock tool) - your moisture routine (if you have one) - storytime on why you started your locs. - maybe a get to know you video? ❤❤💕💜

[@theminimalistnatural]

Wow! Thanks so much for this, I’ll definitely be doing some of these!

[@CosmicFlower117]

I'm so happy I came across this video. Your locs are beautiful and so inspiring. ✨🌹 I've recently started my own microlocs 2 months ago (I started with 3 strand plait) and I decided to use the retwisting method as maintenance. It's what I did with my traditonal locs in the past. I also started struggling with a small case of alopecia that led me to cutting my them off completely, so choosing this method is a way of me being extra mindful of what my scalp and hair can/can't handle during this new phase as they're much smaller this time around. Anyway, tomorrow literally makes a month since my first retwist and they have been in a protective style since. I'm not entirely sure what to expect after this point and sometimes I get a little worried that they might not loc successfully and I should maybe consider the interlocking method instead. But then I hear that little voice at the back of my head telling me "We are sticking to the plan. " And that serves as a great reminder as to why I chose the method in the first place. I will continue to move forward in that manner and just let her do her thing. Now after seeing this video I genuinely cannot wait to see how my journey unfolds. Thank you! ✨🤍

[@sheilaandfrank]

Here watching

[@LaShondaCapri]

What do you put on your hair?

[@Queenphoen]

You are absolutely gorgeous and I love your locs! I have 230 and am having tendon issues with my hands so I'm considering switching to retwisting.

[@Freethered]

Hi! I love your off grid series. I'm about to start my loc journey and I want my microlocs to be a lil bit more free form. I was wondering, for starter locs, is it okay to re twist or should I interlock for the first year ?

[@lyndafaulk547]

So confused but informed

[@whitedolphin915]

Nice job!🎉

[@neshellerichardson1515]

My question would only be how long does it last vs interlocing

[@theminimalistnatural]

it lasts a month for me!

[@latishafoster7784]

Hi, I've been loc'd almost 2 years. I've recently started working work out. How often do you recommend washing? My current interlock schedule is every 6 weeks. I also want to start using clarifying shampoo. Any recommendations?

[@theminimalistnatural]

Your schedule sounds perfect. :) No shampoo recommendations. I personally keep it simple with african black soap!

[@ShenineJackson]

How often do you wash your hair on a regular basis? I’m interested in starting microlocs (and retwisting for maintenance), but do like to wash my hair weekly and am afraid the retwists will just unravel after a week.

[@theminimalistnatural]

I only wash my hair once a month typically. I did the same as a loose natural. When I first started my locs i washed every week to speed up the locking process. If you interlock you can wash whenever you want. If you want to wash weekly I do NOT recommend retwisting.

[@pattersonteresa3927]

Where did you purchase the mirror that you use to see the back of your hair

[@theminimalistnatural]

Amazon!

[@plumercrs1386]

another method that is gaining momentum is called “knotted locks” by Melissa Blake’s.

[@beautifulwithbrains3096]

Information please

[@bettyeames6812]

@@plumercrs1386 I need to see more people with knitted locs before I take that plunge. It’s really hard to imagine consistent knots being tied into the locs.

[@rhondamonique9686]

So are you saying that you interlock your hair and then you go about 12 weeks without interlocking. And during that time you are retwisting. And then at about 12 weeks you interlock all of the new growth from the 12 weeks?? I'm confused because I thought that if you retwist your hair instead of interlocking you can just solely do that. I'm not understanding the purpose of still doing both methods. In your opinion, is it okay to just stick with retwisting?

[@theminimalistnatural]

Yes you are exactly right. You can just retwist but not many ppl do that’s why I’m scared to commit 😅😅😅😅 So I always end up fully interlocking the new growth.

[@withintheword]

You’re beautiful! I could barely stay focused on the video, lol . After going ~12 weeks with so much new growth, how many full rotations do you go through would you say ? And is it a 4 point? Thank you for sharing this . I often wondered as my husband and I want locs and wanted to know more about going back and forth. ❤

[@theminimalistnatural]

You’re too kind thank you!! I counted between about 16 and 24 points which is about 4-6 full rotations. Yes , I do 4 point rotations. I will have a video up soon about my experience.

[@brittneer8940]

Won’t Going longer (12 wks) between interlocking sessions just make the process take longer and defeat the purpose? I’m just curious.

[@theminimalistnatural]

oh absolutely!! I was saying that 12 weeks is the MAX I go :-)

[@l4vebot229]

hi, how many locs do you have ? did you start them with twists ?

[@theminimalistnatural]

Yes I started them with twists. I’m not sure my loc count but over 400!

[@l4vebot229]

@@theminimalistnatural ty, your hair's soo pretty btw