Backcombing and Crochet Hook Locking Methods

[goddessmarindy]

This is a great video...although I've had loc's for years I find the understanding in you demonstrations helpful for the up keep of my current loc's <3

[chyitaria]

Let me ask u this: are you free forming? I love how u do your curls on unretwisted hair. Alos if u do retwist how long do u wait? I decided to free form and I love it!

[naturally4us]

Thank you for the info!!!!!!!!! Be blessed. lol

[CeddytheCreator]

haha....stab it stab it a few times good vid

[ahavaharuach]

Hey Shawnta,

Very informational vid. I just recently did my sister's hair with the back combing/two strand twist method. She really likes it. Keep the vids comin ;)

btw is that a B-more accent that I hear lol

[justinemelch]

Hi Shawnta!

I had my locks for 4 years, and had them started and maintained via crochet, and only crochet.

Recently I combed about half of them out.

I did loose A LOT of hair, but I have naturally thick hair and there was enough hair left over to make me pretty happy. I didn't feel like i was bald hah.

SO if you do this method, you can save some hair, as long as your don't have a naturally thin hair. :)

[aberdeen14]

SkillTeacher is the Man!

[aberdeen14]

I'm so happy to see you reviewing this technique. I discovered it a couple months back and the process alone helped me make my decision to get locs, at long last. Since I'm of mixed background, my african-asain hair texture makes for sad dreads due to the flyaways and frizz. I've found this method the best for hard-to-lock hair and with a little practice, your locks look mature and touching up roots is simple. I use a 0.75 mm hook while my hubby prefers 1.5 mm and yes, lots of jabbed thumbs.

[MrDessaline2]

I currently interlock, but use latch-hook to re-tighten, and they do stay longer... I love it, and recommended

[apictureofruit]

Is that hook the smallest one?

[Shawnta715]

@apictureofruit No it's not the smallest.  I think the smallest one that could easily be found is 0.70mm/0.75mm

[proud2banurse]

lol lol I love your Barbie model! :)

[chocodoll73]

Does the tips come unraveled after rounding?

[Shawnta715]

@chocodoll73 They should not but if they do all you need to do is get out crochet hook again :)

[Keeb820]

Thanks shawnta!

[MochaKnitster007]

Thank you sooooo much, Shawnta. Me and my crazy Caublasian hair with 8 different textures (LOL) appreciate you taking the time to record this demonstration. My hair is past my shoulders, so I'm going to do a couple of inconspicuous practice locs and wear them for a month or two to see if this technique will work. Again - thank you, thank you, thank you :-) I'm heading over to the links you posted to get more information...

[septemberlove04]

I actually may want to consider this method if I start another set of locs, especially since my hair is very kinky. Less waiting and thicker locs!

[DejaVu807]

I don't have locs but have flirted with locing more than once. Your locs are so pretty.

[rmcandlelight]

I wish I would have know this before I got sisterlocks which took approx 3 years for them to lock it's almost 4 years and I still have some open ends and one in the back still comes undone. Thanks for sharing :)

[FyshandGrits]

thanks for the demonstration! i might start my next set with this method..i love thick locs. :)

[shoo4eva]

* combing

[shoo4eva]

great demo! i am 10 months into my journey , all have locked up except for this one stubborn piece right in the front of my head. I am gonna try this minus the crochet hook. My question .... am i back combimg on dry or wet hair? thanks in advance!

[Shawnta715]

@shoo4eva Your most welcome!!!! You would want to do this on dry hair.

[ThaGreatSage]

I did this when I started my locs

[surrected4526]

Yes, excellent demonstration! 

[napzfaya]

yea...great demo

[msgatlin357]

awsome demo! I would have never thought to use barbie thats really cool :)