How to Interlock Your Own Locs - 2 Point Rotation

How to Interlock Your Own Locs - 2 Point Rotation - Part 2

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4 жыл бұрын

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I show you how to interlock your own hair in this loc video. I started my locs with small box braids, and maintain them via interlocking. I installed my braidlocs and interlocks, and self maintain. I have tried the 2 point rotation, 3 point rotation, and 4 point rotation. In this video I explain 3 additional reasons why I use the 2 point interlocking method. I also address how to deal with loose hairs around the locs or hair that grows away from the loc.
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@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

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@lakudzala195 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most in-depth video on interlocking that I've seen on youtube. I think i'm ready to interlock my hair for the first time tomorrow...

@kraxykam7242 4 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@lakudzala195 4 жыл бұрын

Kraxy Kam not bad at all. The interlocking was not too difficult but I didn’t use any kind of locking gel so after a few weeks the frizz was crazy. Took around 12 hours to do my whole head

@GoddessGood999 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@ingridwiggins9575 2 жыл бұрын

Yes 🙌🏼 I agree ☝️ u definitely knocked every video outta field. I’m absolutely sure now. Thank you 😊

@ladyofwisdom2 2 жыл бұрын

She definitely has a guaranteed career in voice overs or reading children's audio books. What a lovely voice. Oh, the locs are 🔥🔥. The video is very easy to understand and follow! 😍😍

@tr54natural5 2 жыл бұрын

The tip about going in on a diagonal if you only have one rotation left is golden. I recently switched to the two point rotation and love the simplicity of it. Thanks so much and your locs are beautiful 👍🏾

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🥰 Glad to help.

@demetriajo4589 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video you made interlocking very, very easy to understand! I was finally able to do my own hair last night,& I no longer have to rely on my loctician. When you use simple words like "right, top, etc it's so much better for me to understand vs. the east, west, north, south stuff on other videos. Lol, for some reason that really confused the hell out of me! Love your content and your hair is Gorgeous❤️

@angie101972 4 жыл бұрын

You’ve done a great job maintaining your locs!

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@ExquisiteKinkyCoils 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this update on the 2-point rotation. You came through at the right time and the time has come again to do my locs. I loved, loved, and loved this 2-point rotation tutorial, preferring this rotation over the others. The technique works for my hair type & how locs lay down. There is so much awesome advice and tips in this video.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 I'm so glad you found it helpful.

@schrijfeenboek 4 жыл бұрын

I also do the 2 point rotation. I love it.

@daniellegaete-holmes1222 3 жыл бұрын

You explain things so thoroughly, thank you

@donice1973 4 жыл бұрын

Your locs are so healthy and beautiful! Thank you for doing this update.

@catladyjai1113 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful locs. Thanks for explaining this. I think I'll try interlocking. I was always confused but you've answered a lot of questions for me

@nahomieriche2383 3 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful and easy to follow. Thankyou

@jonsay241 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much just starting so this was great and informative 👍

@hotmama298 3 жыл бұрын

Yours is the best explanation I've seen on how to do 2 point rotation locs. New subscriber. I think I'll watch your video again because I plan to interloc my hair soon.

@vielkahenry2223 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained!

@amaterialgirl6494 4 жыл бұрын

Looks pretty and healthy. Lots of hair for short time.

@debramorring970 3 жыл бұрын

Best explanations. Love your methods!

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@napfreedom2153 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Haven't locked yet! But, knowledge is powerful to be prepared. The 2 point rotation is perfect!

@wilmagibson7164 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the very helpful content!

@CharleneMuchunu 3 жыл бұрын

love the tip about using the same direction twice being bad. Didn't know that

@sylviag59 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!, I have a 4 point rotation.

@NitaM1272 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you may consider interlocking you made it look easy your locs are beautiful my braidlocs similar size to yours I have plenty of braid pattern 4 months in twisted only once didn’t last with my workouts, ordering your book.

@micarae6453 4 жыл бұрын

OMG, I was just binge watching your other vids and now I get this treat today! Beautiful locs!! Edited to add: Congrats on writing your book! I'll definitely support. You're so thorough, I'm sure you'll cover everything :) :)

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@unaweza 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much for this informative video on 2 point rotation. Because the 4 point is difficult for me stay focus when I used to do it. I would always lose the direction I last went in. Sooooo Thanks again the tips are extremely helpful. And your locs are gorgeous

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 🥰

@ingridwiggins9575 2 жыл бұрын

Your great at showing n explaining.

@skwalker03 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much this video was so helpful

@careytaitt868 7 ай бұрын

This was the best break down of 2 point rotation thank you

@jamesbennett8637 3 жыл бұрын

Again I want to thank you for your excellent presentation and explanation along with close-up shots of your locks! It looks as though there is no need to Palm roll; Is my assumption correct?

@rrmosley1 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Looking at your Locs just motivated me! Your Locs look so healthy and well maintained. I have length. But they don’t have a shape. I ponder trimming. But the thought is like cutting a finger. 😫 Ugh! Not to mention I barely wear them down lately because of *duh, duh, duh* HOT FLASHES‼️ 🤣 But as I said, I am motivated! I think I am in ❤️ again. 🤗 Thank you.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! 😊 Glad to help!

@rochelleford9183 4 жыл бұрын

This really helped me. With Corona I’m going to start my first retie and I’m so nervous

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

I was really nervous doing my first reti too. I'm sure you'll do great! 😊

@CreerParis 4 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help! 😊

@woowoo5853 4 жыл бұрын

I read the book on Amazon Kindle and thoroughly enjoyed it! I think I will purchase a hard copy as a gift.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 💕 I'm so glad you enjoyed Life Lessons & Locs!

@Blkbeautee 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering about holes in my locs. NOW, I know how to repair them. I use a 4 point rotation but I will try the 2 point rotation. Your hair grows amazingly fast.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 The same concept can be applied to the 4 point rotation if that is the rotation you prefer. The key is just having a system to not go through the same hole back to back when retightening. Thanks so much for watching! I hope this helps. Btw...you can probably do a search to find methods of repairing holes that may already be in your locs.

@debbiesstorytimeworld6290 4 жыл бұрын

@@NaturallyMotivatedLady I how are u doing ,,I cant locs my hair trying my best to do IT hope I can look at ur and do mind ,,I love ur hair May god bless ur hands

@MrGriptight 4 жыл бұрын

Just subbed love your content, keep it going my Beautiful sista.....

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@MsABee1 4 жыл бұрын

NEW subscriber... your hair IS beautiful! I am SO glad that I found your channel. I installed braids with the goal of loc-ing my hair... your have single handled me the blue print... thank you!! ❤️

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 Glad to help.

@MsABee1 4 жыл бұрын

Naturally Motivated Lady I actually took the braids out and twisted them like so many others... I don’t quite understand how you were able to unbraid and interloc in between and going down.... I think I am making it harder in my head! 😳 in my mind as I start interloc-ing I will gain a better grasp of how it works.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

I understand. You have to do what works for your hair. When you have a moment to check it out, here is the video where I explain how I took down my braids and interlocked the length of each loc. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q897lpV2sNzNaas.html

@mfonstirratt8847 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for this infomation thinking about getting micro locs i have 4c course hair trying to figure out what will work best

@paulettejames2858 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video

@sonyakirk1182 Жыл бұрын

I love it!!

@RobinNatural1 4 жыл бұрын

I just started my braidlocs. I’m so excited. Do you remember if you sprayed anything on your hair in the beginning to help it loc or tangle? Also, because my hair is soft and curly my ends are curling up, should I do anything to help keeping them from locking up in a “bump”? Love your hair and the information you share. Blessings!

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 I apologize for missing your message. I washed it often (at least once a week) to help it along. As for keeping your locs from bunching, you may want to braid and band when you wash it.

@reginapugh 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and just subscribed. Can I start to interlock after traditionally twisting since I've begun 3 years ago? I hate how my retwist come completely undone when I sweat in my roots.

@dionehowell8687 4 жыл бұрын

Hi new subby from the UK 🇬🇧 here.I did not subscribe previously as you had braid locs and I thought you had WAY more locs than 193 didn’t think there would not be any similarities. Boy I was wrong I have 180 ish I’m 4 months in and having watched a few more videos I find you extremely informative. Your hair looks healthy & amazing hope I can achieve that for mine too. Does it matter if you switch sides that you come from? Also how do you fix holes that occur? Many thanks 🙏🏾 😊

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 In my experience, there has been no noticeable difference between starting from the left or the right. Since I interlock in a way to avoid holes, it has not been a problem for me. But I'm sure if you do a KZfaq search for "how to repair holes in locs", there are a few good videos to learn from. Thanks so much for watching!

@cecileturner450 3 жыл бұрын

Ms Naturally Motivated Lady your locs are beautiful. I love your detailed tutorial about using the two strand method. I've just begun my journey however my loctician insists on using methods that I am uncomfortable with. So I am now on my own. Have you ever had to combine your locks? What method did you use. What is your best advice to practice for healthy locs. Thank you.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 No, I have never had to combine any of my locs. I have the same number I started with. One of the best tips is to be consistent with your maintenance. Learn what works for your hair and stick to your routine.

@motivatedqueen 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Queen.

@kimmie9140 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@halimacooks 4 жыл бұрын

Am starting on Friday man

@Itsmemiscellaneous Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@monalisa360 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful

@chefbrownie 3 жыл бұрын

I stop going to get my hair done and started since May of last year. I retighten my hair myself doing the 4 point but ran to you're video so I thought I give it a try. It didn't take as long and easier to do. Didn't seems no difference then to 4 point but we will see 🤞🏾

@daimonaethomas8194 2 жыл бұрын

What do you think now

@sonyakirk1182 Жыл бұрын

Do you see a difference now?

@crespa44 4 жыл бұрын

I loved this video ! Tks for share, your locs its beautyfulll !! Im follow u kisses from Brasil

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@ceceliaandrews4769 Жыл бұрын

How you make your locks look thicker on the top of your head? An by the way you explained the method of the two loc very will 😊

@coolma9467 2 жыл бұрын

Your hair is so Beautiful

@vanessam3730 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this explanation! How do you see the back of your head for interlocking?

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 I can interlock by just feeling it, but the vast majority of the time, I have a little mirror in front of me, with a larger mirror behind me, and angle them in a way where I can see the back of my head.

@AKIYIAKELLY 3 жыл бұрын

Nice... This is the Method I use. I Interlock mine 2 times a Year. I Retwist every 2 to 3 months.

@sonyakirk1182 Жыл бұрын

Can yu tell a difference from switching back and forth from methods

@AKIYIAKELLY Жыл бұрын

@@sonyakirk1182 Not at all really. I Actually think Interlocking Saved a Few of My Locs. I had so much New Growth. Overtime the Loc will Thicken up. I haven't Interlocked in a long time.

@leahheta 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, your hair is so beautiful. Please make a video for your night time routine, do you plait and cover or just cover?

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Mostly just cover. But when I'm feeling up to it, I might plait to have something different the next day. I'll see about making a video on the topic. Thanks for watching! 😊

@leahheta 4 жыл бұрын

@@NaturallyMotivatedLady thanks

@vanessashaw5365 3 жыл бұрын

For me the most important thing is having a thicker loc overall and for my sides which are thinner and more fragile I think a three point rotation may work better. Your thoughts?

@jaleesabyrd1870 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed on another one of your videos you said you have 193 locs, I have 183 starter braidlocs myself. So do you consider yours micro-locs or sisterlocks? Also love your videos, very informative 😊

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Since I started my locs with braids, I usually call them braidlocs or interlocks. Technically, I guess they could also be called microlocs or just small locs. However, since they were not done by a sisterlocks technician, and do not have the sisterlocks grid, and barely have half as many locs as sisterlocks, I do not call them sisterlocks. Thanks so much for watching! 🥰

@g.k.3598 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It helped me get the tool right 😊 I’ve been using these 2 rotation ⬅️⬇️points since March. I think I naturally did this because I’m right-handed. If I change with these two rotation points➡️⬇️, does it change anything? (Damage them for example, or visually different) Thank you

@g.k.3598 2 жыл бұрын

@Brandi Jackson Hi, I got it ! Thank you for these clarifications. I worried for nothing !

@trevorj9735 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a two point rotation on Sisterlocks? Will that particular pattern ruin them?

@kimberlyskrobol9167 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for all of your awesome tips and videos! I have been doing the 4 point rotation for about 1 1/2 yrs and am considering moving to 2 point to allow shaft to swell a bit more (and to not take FOREVER to retighten ;), did you notice a visible difference btwn the 2 and 4 points? can you look at a loc and tell "this it the moment i switched from 4 to 2 points"? I'm wondering if there will be a transition line permanently on the locs. Thanks!

@kraxykam7242 4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing

@kimberlyskrobol9167 4 жыл бұрын

So I tried the 2 point rotation a few weeks ago and it was a total disaster!! Lots of loops and gaps. My hair is a very fine soft 3B texture so I think I need the structure of the 4 point rotation. Also it didn’t save me Time or feel faster at all. In fact I have to go back in to fix a bunch. I think her texture is coilyer than mine and that makes a huge difference. Consider your texture above all else. Needless to say, I’m going back to my trusted pattern

@michelleboothe4628 3 жыл бұрын

I have sisterlocks and I would like to try do it on my own. Mine is fine and a nuff

@melaniecooper4741 4 жыл бұрын

Hi your locs are beautiful, I’m thinking about it. How to start on short hair?

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 3 жыл бұрын

There are many options to start your locs on short hair: comb coils, 2 strand twists, braids, ect. It's worth researching to decide on what's best for your hair. 😊

@didicoles1233 4 жыл бұрын

I just have to point out the fact that your scalp looks so clean healthy and moisturized.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@JamieAndres16 4 жыл бұрын

Does the 2-point rotation cause volume loss/shrinkage?

@AlsbeanNaturally 3 жыл бұрын

Do you interlock on wet, dry, or damp hair?

@Soulflyy992 3 жыл бұрын

How do you avoid knots at your roots when interlocking ?

@amethystecv2873 Жыл бұрын

My parting make it difficult for me to know if i m doing it well hh but i try my best to not go two times in the same hole

@georgettebest9408 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to repair the holes

@wandabrown6429 3 жыл бұрын

If your doing 2 point rotation how often you retighten your hair i just retighten my hair 2 weeks ago and I already have new growth should I wait to retighten

@sashanascarlett8910 2 жыл бұрын

Would 2 point rotation work on a little bit bigger loc. I am just starting out with two strand twists and have about 140 of them? I haven’t made my mind up yet about retwist, or 4 point. I just came across 2 point which looks so neat. I don’t think I want puffy locs...

@taunyamoss2007 4 жыл бұрын

How do you make sure you don't go through the same direction back to back? Do you go from the RIGHT to top and then in five weeks for your next retightening go from the LEFT then top? I hope my question makes sense...

@ellzbellz08 4 жыл бұрын

Just always end on the top and always start at the side.

@afrikurl 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to know about how if at all locs have affected your love life

@iamdanie_. 3 жыл бұрын

Someone should love you for EVERYTHING you bring. My hair shouldnt be the deciding factor.

@quejones6211 3 жыл бұрын

good morning....how are you...i wanted to know where did you get that interlocking tool from....you hair is pretty...thank you

@iamdanie_. 3 жыл бұрын

Everything's on Amazon

@CHRIS80MIC 4 жыл бұрын

Your locs are gorgeous. Have you ever counted them? If so, how many do you have?

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, I have 193 locs.

@michellemarsh1366 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the tool you using for interlocking?

@devamclean 3 жыл бұрын

What is the tool you are using?

@portiamckinney5501 3 жыл бұрын

Do u have sister locks what kind of locks u have

@motishacheatham393 4 жыл бұрын

I love your hair. I have sisterlocks and with the quarantine I interlocked my hair it looks and feels great. Would you recommend 4 or 2 rotation.

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Both the 4 and 2 point rotations have worked well for me. My personal preference is 2 partly because it's easier for me, but you may want to check with your sisterlocks consultant to find out which rotation they have been doing on your hair.

@SpencerMFJames 4 жыл бұрын

are there any remedies if a Y forms in your locs?

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there are ways to remedy a Y that has already formed in your locs. I don't have a video on it, but in the past, I've come across a couple YT videos where an interlocking tool is used to close the gap.

@keilani071 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching you since last year when I started my first rotation of locs (two strand method for 10 months); now I’m back (slightly shorter hair now) and I want to try the micro loc interlocking method. Do you ever start ppl locs for them?? If so, where are you located?

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! 😊 But, no, I don't do hair. I've only ever done my own locs.

@keilani071 3 жыл бұрын

Naturally Motivated Lady ...I’m reading your book! Thanks for the tips! I’m going to start my locs this week!

@Edefrem 3 жыл бұрын

Hello! I have heard that 2 point rotations lead to a more "flat" locs as opposed to a 4 point rotation that leads to a more cylindrical loc. Can you share your experience with this?

@friendliee 2 жыл бұрын

no ! 😡🤷🏽‍♀️

@hawtnsweet 2 жыл бұрын

That would be a 3 point rotation you heard about, not 2. The 3 point gives a shape similar to a braid.

@Froluvangel 4 жыл бұрын

Should hair be wet or dry for the session??

@NaturallyMotivatedLady 4 жыл бұрын

Good question. I usually interlock on slightly damp hair (either after washing my hair, or I use a spray bottle to dampen the roots a little if my hair is dry).

@W0rkknPr0gress 4 жыл бұрын

How did you start your locs? Braids to two strand twists?

@iamdanie_. 3 жыл бұрын

I doubt it's two strand twist. The ends look small and two strand twist puffs up 🤔.. 🤷🏽‍♀️

@johannysoderberg4343 Жыл бұрын

Hej tusen tack för att du visar oss hur man kan göra halva .Jag är en ny började systerlock . Jag har gör den all hälva jag är redan att göra fel Men efter vi visar mig skag jag göra som du visar tusen tack för din tid. JAG HAR en frågan och du kan man sen vaken huvudet.?

@portadoradaluz 4 жыл бұрын

Primeira a curtir! (first to enjoy)

@evelynl3363 4 жыл бұрын

Outra brasileira que segue essa simpática americana.

@portadoradaluz 4 жыл бұрын

@@evelynl3363 não tem ninguém melhor que ela! :) Por acaso você sabe o nome desse tipo de agulha?

@evelynl3363 4 жыл бұрын

@@portadoradaluz Oi ! Eu comprei pela Amazon (moro na França ), mas tb vende pelo AliExpress (ver a marca Jmail) . É mt prático de usar. Aqui se chama "Dreadlocks outil crochet ".

@evelynl3363 4 жыл бұрын

@@portadoradaluz falo pouco inglês, mas entendo que ela só faz 2 rotações e faço como ela desde que comecei meus locks há 7 meses.

@portadoradaluz 4 жыл бұрын

@@evelynl3363 Já estou pesquisando a agulha dessa marca, vou precisar para daqui uns meses. Iniciei anteontem minha jornada braidloc, haha! obrigada por responder!! tbm falo pouco inglês, mas estou me esforçando por causa da necessidade!! hehehe

@StarlessTerrace 11 ай бұрын

Naturally Motivated Lady, how tall are you? I'm asking because it looks like you have a ton of length for only having your hair locked for 3 years and 8 months.