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JaSocaLuva · 07-01-2008, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Caribsun

A few weeks ago, I was interlocking my hair with my fingers...I wasn't paying attention when I was doing one of my locs, and I created a big knot at the root of the loc. When I tried to slam my 'weaving" in reverse, by weaving the loc through the last hole I used, the knot just got bigger. Somehow, I got the knot to be smaller, but just couldn't fix it all the way. I decided to leave well enough alone...at least I didn't create a big hole.

Three weeks later, I'm getting ready to interlock again. There's a little new growth at the base of this loc for me to work with, but the knot got a little bigger when I tried interlocking. I reversed my attempt today, but got that big ole knot to contend with. Anyone ever had this happen? What's gonna happen to this loc down the line? Will it break because of this? Is there a cure?

Oh nooo!!! Sorry to hear that. I've had it happen a time or two, but I always manage to catch it right when it happens, to be able to pull the lock and smooth it out as much as I can by rubbing on it. I'm not sure what to tell you though....sorry.

Ms. Hershey · 07-01-2008, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Caribsun

A few weeks ago, I was interlocking my hair with my fingers...I wasn't paying attention when I was doing one of my locs, and I created a big knot at the root of the loc. When I tried to slam my 'weaving" in reverse, by weaving the loc through the last hole I used, the knot just got bigger. Somehow, I got the knot to be smaller, but just couldn't fix it all the way. I decided to leave well enough alone...at least I didn't create a big hole.

Three weeks later, I'm getting ready to interlock again. There's a little new growth at the base of this loc for me to work with, but the knot got a little bigger when I tried interlocking. I reversed my attempt today, but got that big ole knot to contend with. Anyone ever had this happen? What's gonna happen to this loc down the line? Will it break because of this? Is there a cure?

i did this recently & literally had to cut the loc off at the end. the lump kept getting bigger each time i interlocked & the loc couldn't pass. i was distraught but it had to go.

Caribsun · 07-01-2008, 11:15 PM

I posted the same thread on another forum and folks said this is normal and that my hair will be fine. Over time, the knot will become less noticable. I'm leaving it alone. If I cut the knot, the loc will come off...no need to sacrifice a loc for a knot. It will be fine. Since it's under a bunch of locs, I won't give it another thought.

Ms. Hershey · 07-01-2008, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by Caribsun

I posted the same thread on another forum and folks said this is normal and that my hair will be fine. Over time, the knot will become less noticable. I'm leaving it alone. If I cut the knot, the loc will come off...no need to sacrifice a loc for a knot. It will be fine. Since it's under a bunch of locs, I won't give it another thought.

well i wish someone told me this before i cut mine

steups!!!

jamtrinbaje · 07-03-2008, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by Nkosazana

So ok guys I just retwisted my locs ALL BY MYSELF! Here's the result, I just put it in the usual bun style. It is way to hot ova here to have my hair down lol.

Also, I tired this hair oil tea from Carol's Daughter and it smells great. I leaves a nice sheen and it's suppose to stengthen hair against breakage

your hair is beautiful.

jamtrinbaje · 07-03-2008, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by Ms. Hershey

well i wish someone told me this before i cut mine

steups!!!

SORRY!! I HAVE 2 AND I JUST LEAVE THEM ALONE.

Nkosazana · 07-03-2008, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by jamtrinbaje

your hair is beautiful.

Thanks

soraya · 07-03-2008, 11:32 PM

Please tell me your twisting method the products that u use.

Originally Posted by Nkosazana

So ok guys I just retwisted my locs ALL BY MYSELF! Here's the result, I just put it in the usual bun style. It is way to hot ova here to have my hair down lol.

Also, I tired this hair oil tea from Carol's Daughter and it smells great. I leaves a nice sheen and it's suppose to stengthen hair against breakage

Nkosazana · 07-04-2008, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by soraya

Please tell me your twisting method the products that u use.

Products: loc n twist gel in a white jar with a purple top, shea butter oil and carol's daughter hair oil ( i used it as a hot oil treatment)

Twisting method: Palm roll

soraya · 07-05-2008, 01:06 PM

do u clip each loc and sit under the dryer?

Originally Posted by Nkosazana

Products: loc n twist gel in a white jar with a purple top, shea butter oil and carol's daughter hair oil ( i used it as a hot oil treatment)

Twisting method: Palm roll

Ms. Hershey · 07-05-2008, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Nkosazana

Products: loc n twist gel in a white jar with a purple top, shea butter oil and carol's daughter hair oil ( i used it as a hot oil treatment)

Twisting method: Palm roll

who makes the loc & twist gel you use?

RenzePenze · 07-05-2008, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Ms. Hershey

who makes the loc & twist gel you use?

from wha she describe that's organic root stimulator locking gel

Nkosazana · 07-06-2008, 12:15 AM

After washing my locs I palm roll each loc with organic root stimulator. While I twist I clip every loc individually with metal clips. Then I sit under a dry for about two to three hours or until completely dry and lastly I put hair oil in my locs.

Name · 07-06-2008, 03:54 AM

i been looking at this discussion for awhile, so i decided to join in wit some pics myself. heres some pics i deceided to put up for my very first time here.

1st pic-first time twisted back in mar '07
2nd-locs at 10 months
3rd-my hair touched up today(sat). got my hair dyed at the 1st yr mark.
4th-the backside again, after touch-up.

these are the best pics i have right now. i was stupid nd did not get other pics along the way of the process(which i totally regret). jus tell me what u think...

Caribsun · 07-06-2008, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Name

i been looking at this discussion for awhile, so i decided to join in wit some pics myself. heres some pics i deceided to put up for my very first time here.

1st pic-first time twisted back in mar '07
2nd-locs at 10 months
3rd-my hair touched up today(sat). got my hair dyed at the 1st yr mark.
4th-the backside again, after touch-up.

these are the best pics i have right now. i was stupid nd did not get other pics along the way of the process(which i totally regret). jus tell me what u think...

Not stupid...I didn't take pics for the first 4 months.

Hair looks nice and thick.

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07-01-2008, 11:15 PM	#5943 (permalink)
Caribsun SocaLuvinYardieGyal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: In a peaceful place... Posts: 3,868	I posted the same thread on another forum and folks said this is normal and that my hair will be fine. Over time, the knot will become less noticable. I'm leaving it alone. If I cut the knot, the loc will come off...no need to sacrifice a loc for a knot. It will be fine. Since it's under a bunch of locs, I won't give it another thought.