Loc Tool DIY Vid interlock your locs!!

[LuvMeNatural08]

Thank you for sharing! Your locs are beautiful.

[MsKeylia]

You have beautiful locks

[ccyha1]

Thank you so much. you've saved me so much money. Your method works better for sure.

[monilovelocs]

I made 1 and I wish i would've watched this vid before I bought a latch hook! This method is so much better! The latch on the latch hook tends to constantly get caught in your loc and kinda rip and tear at the roots so this DIY loc tool eliminates that issue! Only beef I have with the DIY tool is the tape! I've used electric tape and clear packing tape on mine and it tends to slip while im interlocking my hair so I may try the masking tape!

[QueenSemiramis]

You could also use that heat shrink (wire insulation) stuff to cover the metal...the tape makes me nervous, lol.

[bealatimore]

That was a great video. You made the process very simple to understand. Thank you so so so much.

[cedric09thetime]

how many locks do u have mrs

[thearl77]

thanks so much, this really helped!

[Blurry4Eyes]

thanks for sharing! i'm definitely going to try this

[regenboogjeful]

wauwwiee

[conshus100]

give thanks empress,real good!bless

[Juggnot]

Good looking out.. I am going to try that,and post it on facebook.

[mylaylay18]

I was thinking of trying something similar for the front and edges since they are thinner but I'm not sure yet...I think I'm going to just try palm-rolling only for a little while and then in a few years return to latching when necessary, etc. Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[yaaniah]

Thank you for the how-to....I will be doing that technique for now on....thank u sista

[loukwon]

I had dat dunn to me in Jamaica! it hurts like hell

[MsLadyLocks]

Thats a great Ideal and it cost you nothing.

[Thedreadcap]

Check out dreadcap.com. Love you video.

[RushZagEntertainment]

very helpful

[mztonja1]

hi do u get paid to do this on youtube?

[ty402123]

how you get yo dreads i like them thats how i want mine but dont know how to do it

[pacutie101]

I love you tube, you ladies are phenomenal!!

[sexcci92]

your mad pretty

[miykhi]

Hi MsButterfli, did you start with traditional locs? If so what pattern are you using now?

[Tadaevion]

thanx soo much. you, DewDrop and MattieD helped alot

[jahforce7]

what a cutie !!!

[mzchuzelova]

nice video.

[waxyweller]

YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL ...THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY..I WANT TO KISS YOU

[Ateey68]

Thanx that demo was so handy! much love

[SALASIE26]

You can also use a bobby pin.

[cilcy]

Girl you got me looking all up in your hair

Thank you for showing us

It looks different but it looks like it fits

Has the interlocking of the roots changed the integrity of your locks compared to the palmrolling?

Also how do you know when to use a the different sizes?

[firexeye]

your dread locks are beautiful

[zipporah333]

this was the best one i have seen from start to finish. How to make the tool and properly use it. i've had locs for 10 years and excited to have a new technic!!!!!!!!!!!!

[HIMAY10NENCE]

How often do u retwist ? How do u compare this method to palm rollin ? p.s ..ur hair is beautiful !

[hypeon]

You are a very big help Ma

Because you just saved me, like 16 dollars lol

Thank you :) xx

[apictureofruit]

that's great I needed this so much thank you. Best demo EVER! :O)

[supervirtuouswoman]

Your locs are gorgeous, was your hair already long when you started locking it? How long locked?

[cuzz912]

umm wat that 9ose to do fo yo hair? i was goone look at tha whole vid 6ut mann u 9utting that lil cli9 thang in yo hair was lookn like it hurt..and i got wayyyyyyyy to many fo that..

[TuTiguere]

wow you got some bautiful locks

[acaramelrn]

Your toold worked wonderfully for my hair! Mad Thanks!!!

[TheJAYBaldwin]

ya eyes is mad cute boo

[DaBizness13]

I must say, those are beautiful dreads...!

[tajahdivine26]

how long does it take with this technique?

[MsScorpiolady]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! you just saved me some money on buying a latch hook lols. i have a bunch of paper clips that can go to good use around here lols thanx

[FyshandGrits]

i tried the paper clip and it worked! thanks alot!

[Jessicaeve21883]

I tried that and it did not work with my hair. The nappy loc tool was the way to go for me.

[sym3383]

Thanks for the vid. I don't have to spend $60 now

[PATRICKGUIDE]

thanks for da paperclip idea...we need mor ppl lyike u lol

[presto]

word ... Im on it ... paperclippin it up round here ... they better watch their backs ... im on the hunt ... lol ... nice locks ... hot in ny like its been in la ?? prolly ...

[VanniGio]

yo your hair looks mad good!

[mophat26]

i luv u

[exprodigal83]

LOL..Girl, you just saved me $10 to $15 using your paper clip tool method...That was soo cool and your hair looks great.

[dollface4814]

I wish i had seen this before I ordered a nappylocks tool lol-very creative and ur locs are very pretty.

[blackpride84]

My locs are a lil thick, will this method work for me. Great vid

[Bsmith7744]

Very creative, I was about to pay $15 for a locking tool.

Thanks!

[LuvinMyLocs89]

thank you sooo much!! i have this 1 loc in the front that keeps unraveling completely so i just tried this....using a hair pen folded the same way (couldn't find a paper clip)lol. and it worked!

[cratos54]

tung ring

[QueenSemiramis]

I love your locs!

[QueenSemiramis]

I just paid $15 for a Nappilocs tool!

:(

[Mojobunny]

Thanx 4 tha tips

[LadyGnAR]

Thanks, I'll try that I have gray hair and it does what it wants. Hope this works

[lidasry]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[LeslieRae08]

this was a really helpful vid...i have a weird grain of hair so when i retwist it most of them come back loose

[koitsme]

Love the idea. I agree Janusonly!

[JZigady]

hellll naw thats alotta wrk fa one imagine a whole head

[bburdi000]

I did two strand twist to start my locks. I'm at 4 months now and I wanna know how do I get rid of the frizz? Looks a mess

[ScorpioDame]

yes yes, fantastically delicious hair but might I mention, what a wonderful place for a tattoo...leo...guessing??

[yameezy]

have you ever tried latching with a crochet hook???

[SweetAfrica1998]

Yes and it hurts.

[Janusonly]

whoa, you're hot yo helpful vid as well

[kekilicious11]

which is best twistin or interloc

[whinnylocs]

beautiful locs!

[warlion23]

ahh i see! thanks so much 4 the video. I've gotta a weird type of hair grain and 4 some reason my new growth doesnt like to lock. Its such a hastle beacuse one week after i get my hair done, my dreads began to look lose at the roots.. it just ticks me off! lol! But im definitely going 2 try this method out. thanks once again 4 spreading ur dread knowledge.

[Robanzee]

How many Dreads u have?

[b910kearse]

How would u prevent knotting from this method?

[kizzielu1]

Wow...you are good! Very, Very helpful. Best DIY video I've seen on latching locks.Thanks.

[LeslieMoniqueTV]

Cool latch tool, I'll try that.

[sephndacity]

I try this method and everytime this tool gets caught in my hair...am I doing something wrong? Your video doesnt show exactly what you are doing cause of your head and finger movements!

[lexii314]

Looks Fantastic! Thanks for the tip :D

[man74gd]

new york girls r so sexy

[sagatron70]

hey what happens if you have a Y shape at the root of your dreads while you are latching. Will it be okay after it grows out or should I try to comb it out. Im a little worried about the two strands not growing together

[thekhwan]

Thank you

[KuntreesGirl]

I twist the back and the sides but I latch hook the front to make my hair look neater. It does work:)

[ibbysgurl]

It never dawned on me to make my own tool, lol. Thanks for the vid : )

[lushlip2lip]

your locs are absolutely gorgeous

[DBrownofdc]

wow great idea!

[ladiecourvoisier]

Are you still palmrolling the front or have you started interlocking your whole head. My issue is I would like the front to remain neater but I don't want to change the look of my palmrolled locs.

[1417alabama]

Hey MsButterfli!

Just wondering, when you first started locking, did you palm roll or interlock. I have been trying to figure out what's best since I don't like the knotting that occurs when you interlock. Since seeing your vid, I figure out I must be doing something wrong cos the back of your hair doesn't look knotted, it looks very neat. Curious to know, how long does the interlocking process last and does it hurt when you get near your scalp?

[joybeeze33]

O M G!!!! you are a life saver! MAy God bless you!

[joysyear]

oh my god thank you for showing me how to make one of these on my own. i bought a tool similar for $50 on the net a year ago. Also im on the west coast california do you think you could show us some different NY styles and what type of products you use

[CARTERWOODSFAMILY]

I do this using a latch hook. Latch hooks are readily available at craft stores for just a few dollars. They are easier to hold than the tool suggested here and they let me interlock down close to the scalp. If you're not familiar with a latch hook google and you'll see what i'm talking about. We used them to make hook rugs when I was a kid.

Happy Locing!

[abeiii55]

Thank you so much for posting this great video. I didnt know that the loc tool could be made so easily. I almost bought one tonight and that would have been foolish of me!!!! Your Locs are very nice!!! Bigg ups to you!!!

[reashamoriba]

with the kids it is so much easier to latch my hair then to palm roll, I did palm roll before and the baby would cry I would have to wash my hands stop and then tend to her and then the older two would start. So interlocking is so much better and less time then palm rolling. Great tool. I paid $15 for mine from Nappy locs I should have done what you did

[diamonique86]

I interlocked my locs before, just a few2try it out but used a different tool. There's a beading tool2help put beads on the end of braids made of plastic& works well.Shaped the same as yours, just more flexible & very cheap.Beauty supply store may carry a long black one or packaged with beads.Simply use the pointed end instead of the loop2 put through the root and pull it out., u can get it closer & tighter to the root that way 2. Keep the videos coming...u do a great job& its informative.

[bellebeau]

Thank you soooo much. I was having a little trouble location a crochet needle that wasn't too small. I'm so grateful for this video. Now I don't have to be overcharged at the hairdressers.

[337BigDaddy337]

Great VID

[auntjuicy]

your hair is beautiful! i have found interlocking to be the best thing to do as far as maintenance is concerned. if i can give one suggestion if it hasn't been said...when you put the clip through the loose hair at the scalp, put just the end tip of the dread into the clip and pull it through.

[reashamoriba]

that is so true when I started I would put half the dread in the tool and it was so hard to pull thru then when I just did the tip it went easy

[Najeri1]

Hey this idea was a great one. I have made a bunch of those things. Anyone got tips for the fat frizzy ends that remain after washing?

[Kaleidoscope73]

Girl your hair is ridiculously long. You look great! Thanks for the tutorial. You made it look alot easier than some other ppls tutorials. Good job.

[kwalaws]

ok one more questioning? So at this point I been twisting my hair with a locking firm wax, do I still need to use it? or there is no need too?

[kwalaws]

you look like india.arie beautiful...you are! Now back too what i wanted to say. so my brother got his done in queens NYC and paid 120 bucks. After seeing how this interlock is done. i believe I can do it myself. before my dreads I had braids for 17 yrs and masters to do it myself...and i am sure i can do this. i just have to buy the tool. Or I can make it like u did. But what is the name of the tool and where i can buy it!

[Kaleidoscope73]

Your right. I kept thinking "She looks like someone.." but coudnt place my finger on it. Even stranger is she sounds like India too. Ive met her a few times and even had some convo. & thats how her voice sounds. India Arie is very pretty in person too. So i hope this sista takes it as a compliment.

[jamtoure]

You're absolutely right! She is gorgeous! But, did you miss the first half of the vid or something? Because I'm pretty sure she just showed exactly how to make it yourself so you don't have to 'find and buy' it....

[kwalaws]

Yea I watched the whole vid...and I found it..I didnt want to use a paper clip...

[ladydreda]

thanks i never seen this method and i think this may be for me my dred are thin and starting to break because of the constant retwisting. im going to try this now and may be the only way i do it from now on thanks

[banegra18]

nice locks, and thanks for the tutorial it was so helpful, i have seen healthy locks like yours just a few times, not many. and excuse my english..

[deionc]

when someone says im interlocking, what do they mean? what does it do?

[xHuntedGunzPCGx]

wow,your hair looks healthy..compared to others with locs that look dry and itcchy :/

[Pdaisy]

how many locs do you have?

[BlackSpringBreak]

Thanks for the tutorial, well done.

[shaggylocs7]

I'm so feeling this video, u go!!!

[twinronda]

wow, the demo was VERY helpful, i was def lost till the demo haha thanx

[Obscurus1]

Ditto. Thanx!

[IBVee]

i just washed my hair after palm rolling for the first time a few weeks ago and it came down...grrr...i think im going back to latching using this tool...thanks

[TwistedBeauty269]

This helped me so much! I really didn't have time to get to the crafts store to get the latchhook. Thank you!

[Learussel]

how often do you interloc your hair? it look so healthy...

[grossda410]

Thank you! The video was extremely helpful. You have a lovely manner and beautiful hair.

God bless you.

[sugarapplecoco69]

do this work on sister locs or ver smalll locs

[sistacie]

Hi girl, thank you for this video. I live in atlanta and its $100-$120 or more to get my roots interlock. I did it myself and it turn out great. One question, i noticed that my hair is very frizzy, do you have any suggestion, to help.

keep the videos coming great job. look forward to your reply

[hydvn6]

Im growing my hair right now and plan on getting locks in May, how often do youhave to go back and get them retouched since your able to do this on your own? Thanks

[Molake]

Great video !!! I am an older woman and have gobs of fine gray hair. I use to look when my hair was more coarse ( black). My head was shaved as a result of an initiation I underwent. Now the hair that grew back is very difficult to lock and I don't want a lot of goo in my hair. Can I START locking by latching? Thanks!

[ladycaruso]

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! I tried using a latch hook, and I liked it, but I ended up accidentally grabbing hair from a different lock. I'm going to try making your tool right now. I love how your tool can be made of things that I have around the house.

[gaab03]

just got locks and wanted to say thanks this is going to be extremely helpful in about a month.

[babietammie]

it cost JA$2000.00to do it at the hair dresser thats like US$25.00 so i'll be savin and i'll go to her for like periodic maintainance or when soething goes wrong! lol!!! thanks hon.

[babietammie]

hey girl guess wat??? a month ago i got so worked up and went and bought a latcher and tried to use it wen i got home but found that it wasnt working so i thru it down. but yesterday i saw a vid that did the latching in slow motion and i thout to try again and i did my whole headby myself i can do this by myself now yeah!!

[2redheels]

goooood job can this work for sister locs too?

[fefeloved1]

i dont think you can

[hjaeko]

wow. yours are so neat and down rooted. how'd you get it like this?

[thedunereport]

This is the best time and money saving thing I have ever seen!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[Nostunna05]

Those are the best female locs i've seen so far, the roots are so tight all the way down, thats how i want mines done

[NahChillYuBuggin]

I interlocked b4 I washed my hair and I did a few over after I towel dried my hair a bit. I found that the interlocking works best when my hair is a little damp. I love the way my hair came out...Thanx for posting the video!

You're hair is beautiful sis!

[NahChillYuBuggin]

You are a life saver!!!!! I got so inspired after watching your video! I have been trying to learn how to take care of my hair myself and have been pretty unsuccessful. The hairdresser I used to go to suggested interlocking my hair, but told me the prices started at $150...STARTED at $150! SO...I got my paper clips from Duane Reade...didn't have ne masking tape, so I used packing tape...and I got a perfect doo-hickey tool to interlock my hair.

[LocHoney]

Thank you for this WONDERFUL tutorial! It was perfect, and your locs are FIERCE!

[dreadz24]

true

[goddessberyl]

I think in your video you said your from NY I wanted to know where did you get your dreads started at.Because they look really good.And I wanted to start my Dreads off soon. If any suggestions or advise please feel free thanks.

[pmb299]

how many inches would you say are your parts? BTW, your locs are fabulous

[Sindrel2]

Wow! Your hair is perfect. What size are your parts and how lond have you had your locs?

[HShiahAmatullah]

cool vid. it's just the same with a latch hook ($2-$5 at wal-mart or michael's). i do mine every couple of months

[Nisey128]

i like how your improvised and made up the tool. real helpful when you don't have one available. i interlock my (and my kids) hair with no tool and it takes FOREVER.

[Chocomoca1]

Does it matter which direction you interloc?

[Chocomoca1]

I mean, do you follow a pattern of which directions you interloc?

[superkrystopher]

how long have u been growin your locks and how often do u latch hook your hair MsButterfli

thanks

[s1m0ns3z]

amiraaamon actually demonstrates Finger latching! ..... AWESOME!

[gumbs84]

very creative!

[whoo321123]

nice locs

[EbonyMoonstar]

Hey Ms Butterflli, THat was the most helpful, insightfull and clear demo i have seen onthe whole of u tube, U have a beautiful manner and gorgous hair many thanks for the vid, Knowledge is power and your's is wonderfull.xx

[JERNIGANSIX]

I wanna thank you for this video. I started latching my hair last night using this very tool. I am sooooo pleased. I have been loc'ing now for 4 months and usually have to retwist every 2 weeks. I work out too so the twist method would unravel because of the perspiration. This is so much better. Thank you again.

[Najeri1]

Hey girl,

Thank you so much for the info. I started using a crochet needle to use the same process on my mother's hair. It looks the same. Is it? Well since I have been tightening it.. we love it. She can wash it more without the roots loosening up. This is also great on baby locks (or as my grandma says, Mink titties) this is a good method. Less products for sure.

[Toinette08]

Sista i've just started my dread(2 months ago)should i try tighting it before it actually lock? Thank you!

[MsButterfli]

lol i almost ordered one of those too but glad i didnt lol. glad it works for u

[vdivine1]

Thanks for this girl!  I believe your technique could be used to start locks as well as keeping them re-twisting as you've shown. Your illustrations were great! And you did a great job! VDivine

[MsButterfli]

im glad i could help :)

[vdivine1]

Thanks for this girl! I believe your technique could be used to start locks as well as keeping them re-twisting as you've shown. Your illustrations were great! And you did a great job!

[Naturigurl]

Thank you so much for this because my baby dreads were looking whack. I wasn't sure if I was doing it right though. I didn't have paper clips so I used a safety pin and duct tape instead lol. Thanks again

[MsButterfli]

you are very welcome :)

[9961269]

u have beautiful locs;)

[MsButterfli]

thanx :)

[MsGMorgan]

OKay...i'm slow. I can't get this....I put the tool through, then thread my locs in, then pull the tool through???

[kgee40]

ok so you palm roll the front and latch the back? Is this something you do on a reg? I have been latching for 6 mos I switched from palmrolling because it didnt last? new growth after like 2 weeks? didnt know you could combine the two methods? oh btw, you are the baddest! Your makeup vids are BADD your hair vids are BADD! YOU inspired me to start wearing makeup again?

[MsButterfli]

aw thanx :) latching i tend to do on my locs that dont wanna stay usually the middle of my head..mine r so small it takes me forever and i get tired quicker lol

[PrettiBoiShai]

this was very helpful...thanks!

[margomyles]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

[sugarcanej]

how long dos it thak you to do yout heir with the interloc

[hotredsly]

girl thank you soooooooooooo much been trying to find a video like this forever!! thank you!!

[Bellamora72001]

Thanks mama, I just started growing my locs. The tips are great!!!

[testing4echo]

Your hair is so pretty.

[allison200103]

Hi - Your hair is so nice. I am thinking about locing my hair. I have been growing out my hair for about a year now. How long did it take for your hair to loc?

[sasn02]

You know what girl?....you are awesome! Your loc vids are helpful and your makeup vids are bold. You are beautiful because you are all the way natural. Bigs ups to NY...I miss you soo much! I started locs on 2 of my daughters. I am using the braid loc method which I have found to easier because their young and not concerned with their hair. So your video has helped me figure out how to keep their roots loking fresh. I have got one more daughter's hair to loc so thanks for the help!

[ibbs72]

i used your method to start my interlocs 6 weeks ago and it was very helpful...great tutorial! blessings!

[lmtallison]

wow, thank you so much, very informative and interesting :)

[misshaykemup]

I'm putting out a shout to see if someone is familiar with a loc specialist here in Sacto. CA ??

[lionheadkingofafrica]

great video sista

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