Instant Locs | How I Do Them And What To Expect | Are They Extensions?
- Posted on 11 January, 2021
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- By Anonymous
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Hi guys bonjour bonsoir welcome back to dxly unlocks. I know it's been a while, since i recorded already posted a video, i've been super busy. I hate saying that word, but it's the truth and i think you guys reached out to me to make sure i'm okay, because you haven't seen a video of mine. I truly truly appreciate it. I hope you all have been well during um. This whole covet 19 situation, but today's video is about instant locks, so we're going to talk about instant locks and how they differ from lock extensions. So these days i am in the shop a lot more often than i used to be so i don't really have time to record as much as i used to, because i'm managing my time a little different now, because i have a higher volume, i'm taking a Higher volume of clients in so i apologize for not posting that much anymore, but i will still try to post here and there for you guys and as some of you guys know, if you've been following me, i do not post unless i'm inspired to post. I don't post just a post, i actually have to be inspired and actually have to like the content um, so here we're gon na jump right into it. This is me finishing an instant lock, but we're gon na get into how and why i do it. The way that i do it all right so before i even start the instant locs, i part the hair out to make sure the client likes it to make sure i have my part to lock ratio together and then i go by each twist and i unravel The twist and that's how i start my instant, lock um now what i do is, i start the instant lock with enough space to re-twist. So i don't do it too close to the root and i'll talk about a little bit about that later. Why? I don't do it so close to the root, but i use a three: a triple um crochet tool triple needle crochet tool. Some people use ones. People use two, i'm more comfortable using the three, because that's really what i use most of the time. Unless i'm doing a repair, i may use a two or a one. I do not sell these anymore. I hope to sell them again in the future. Kova 19 totally ruined my supplier. So hopefully i can be making some more later on maybe next year, but as of right now i don't sell them anymore, but you can totally find these on amazon um. Be careful, though, because the quality kind of varies depending on who you buy it from so, as you guys can see, this is the same method i used to do and to do a block extensions. This is the exact same method except i am now working on natural hair. I get a lot of questions about what is the difference between lock extensions and instant locks. The difference only is that one is done with someone's natural hair. The other one is done with natural, hair and artificial hair, so this right here is instant locks. It'S done completely with your natural hair, as you can see, with this client's natural hair only i have not added any hair at all. I am using the crochet tool to mesh her hair, together strategically to create a lock to create a lock that would be more mature than a starter lock and the results will vary based on texture. I will post more instant, lock videos to show you guys the the variance and results so right here, the difference, the main difference. In my method, i would say when it comes to doing lock, extensions and instant locks when it comes to instant locks. There is no artificial hair to help support anything you're, literally using only that person's natural hair. So you have to be really intentional. You have to be really strategic and you have to be very focused and understand why you're doing what you're doing so, you're, not just pushing the needle in and out you're, actually twisting the hair as well you're, creating a shape and you're making sure when you wash This person's hair, it doesn't come out, they don't have the afro they came in with because i've had clients who have gone to other people who did their uh instant locks and as soon as they watch it, it's back to being an afro. So that's not instant locks that pretty much was um someone who did it wrong? Probably, but you should do it in such a way that these locks are not coming out they're, just gon na mature from the point you have brought them to from an afro, but they should not come out at all, just like lock, extensions, um and, of course, Results vary with lock extensions as well based on the person's hair, texture and length so, but with instant locks, it's a little bit more secure. You don't have that issue of. Oh, you know. Is it going to stay? There should be no question about it. Staying when it comes to instant locks, because it is from the person's root natural hair, all of that good jazz. As far as the needle size, i like to use a 0.5. The two sizes that i were that i was selling was a 0.75 and a 0.5. So i like to use the 0.5 because, because it is smaller and it allows me to be more flexible with the natural hair, i like to use a 0.5 as well. If i'm doing small lock extensions, if i'm doing big long extensions, i will use a 0.5 because it grips, it pulls more hair at one time. So basically, i'm trying to see if i ever got a good angle here, but basically i start from one and a a half an inch, a half an inch from the root and i started there and then i go to the to her ends. She had transitioning hair that we cut the the perm the perm or relaxer ends off, so i i really focus on her ends a lot because of that. So this is the finished result of the um block the incident locks. This is the finished result. As you can see it's standing up. It would stand up even more if i did it super close to the root, so i left at least half an inch from her roots and from here we're gon na wash her hair, and i love washing hair, because not only is it something you're supposed to Do when you're servicing someone's hair, but it's also a way to check your work, a way to fact check what you just did. So this is, after her first retwist after getting her instant locks. I don't remember we styled her hair, not this day. I don't think we did, but this is her very first retwist the same day. We did the lock extensions wash re-twist same day and they should stay. They should look like locks, they should not come out um. She wanted a um, a break pattern. So that's what we did and this is another shot of her hair after we're done with her instant locks and, as i said earlier, instant locks still go through the locking process. It just starts at a more mature stage than coils would so, for example, here is. I believe her third maintenance, where she chose to have um her roots interlocked instead of retwisted, so she can have more time in between her maintenance and, as you can see here, her locks got much thicker much fuller. They swelled up and budding still takes place even after instant locking, because that shedded hair that creates the locks and helps the locks to form it still happens. You still get it. It still moves down the lock even with instant locks. You just start at it at a point where you don't have to worry about unraveling or so much work to get the hair to lock and here's. Another example of instant locks that i did and i chose these two clients on purpose, because they both have very high density hair. So to show you guys what it looks like on high density hair to get instant locks. So, as i said, the results will vary based on your hair, texture, hair density. All of that, so, as you can see, her results vary from the previous client. They have different hair texture, but they do have similar density, so they were both able to get a lot of locks and still have that volume. Their locks could still be a certain size. So in the next video i'll show you guys what it looks like on someone with low to medium density, hair, the next instant, lock video that i post um. So this right here was actually a beautiful little girl. I believe she was four years old at the time, but she wanted locks so bad her mom. Let her get them, and this is the results of her instant locks, and this next clip here is her first maintenance with me. She watched with with her mother at home several times, but this is her first time in the shop getting her maintenance done with me. So the right is before we did the retwist and styling and the left is after we did the retwist and styling. So i hope this video was helpful. Um. All the information you need to contact me will be found in the description of this video. I get a lot of questions about how to contact me how to book with me in the description of the video um. A lot of confusion with how my process goes: you have to have a consultation first um due to a high demand and clients. I may stop accepting new clients here very soon, but my next availability will be in january of 2021. I do not have anything left for the year 2020. Thank you guys so much for watching. Thank you for your support. Thank you for those of you who still watch my videos, even though i haven't posted in a while. You truly truly help contribute just by watching, and i appreciate you guys bye guys, see you later. You
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Kayla Francois: Wow 4 years old and wanted locs so bad I really love that! I remember when I was younger my grandma put starter locs in my hair and my mother argued with her about it and took them out. She said they were ugly and she didn’t wanna have to learn how to maintain them. About 20 years later and I’m on my own loc journey
Sagi Eatz: I wish I had known about instant locs when I started mine. Would have been a better option for my lifestyle. But your videos have helped me maintain my family's locs. We missed you and glad that your safe.
D K: Shoutout to you! You are the reason I instant locd my hair. I’m like a 4a edges but 3a everywhere else. I knew it would be hell trying to loc my hair the natural way. This way is really helping to get the look I want. Just made 6 months today!!! Keep doing what you do!!
MaryAlysha Davis: I’m so excited to start my loc journey. I have been considering it for some time now. You’re very knowledgeable and I love your videos
Nkechi Douglas: Beautifully done as always, Dxlyn. I look forward to a lower density hair client's instant loc video.
Angel Styles Inc.: I’m glad I came across your channel I’ve been doing so much research on locs and I know I’m finally ready, I didn’t want to start with coils so this is great but I do have one problem I have a bald spot on the right middle in my hair from when I was younger do you have any suggestions on a pattern I could try to cover that area?
_sslimmm queen: You are truly amazing!! I’ve been watching you for years and you helped me starting my husbands locs. Now almost 5 months ago I started mine as well ❤️❤️ thank you for the amazing work and positive affirmations you speak throughout all of your videos!
Gee Smickle: I wish I knew about instant loc before this, it would have been perfect for me. It's too late now, I got extensions twisted in, and can not wait to get them removed or cut. Thank you for sharing
FAVORED LOVED: I'm learning how to do locs by watching your videos.. I actually believe it's faster by using the 2/3 pronged tool. I'm planning to do the locs for my daughter... Love watching your technique...
Arienne Ave: Just used my tools because I don't like to re twist often .I am 11 months into my locked journey and learning the do's and don't for my own hair. Took me a year to even purchase the crochet tools. Thanks for your videos and knowledge .
Jade McKay-Robinson: Amazing video! It’s so comforting to know you know what you’re doing I love your method! Xxx
thisnaturalgirlisloc'd: Gorg as usual! I'm 3 months into my microlocs journey and loving it!❤ ....Thank you do much for your videos/knowledge. Prior to starting my microlocs journey I reached out to you with some questions/guidance as I was debating between traditional locs and microlocs and you graciously responded and provided such information that I was able to make a decision best for me and seek out a loctician that I feel is a great match! Continued Blessings and Success in 2021!
K JORR: You are so talented! What you have done on these clients is just incredible! I love the instant locs on their own hair...I love how it turns out!! ❤
Ace Grooms: You are a True Queen Of Locs. I want to learn how to do this so bad, I have allot of clients and others who would LOVE this option. Pleeease do a in-depth tutorial. I have my Crotchet Set ready.
Nyambui: You're always here to remind me to tend to my roots. At this point I have 5 inches of new growth that I hide from the world. Great video as always!
ALISHA HOLLIS: I DOESN'T MATTER HOW LONG IT'S BEEN THAT YOU POSTED I WILL ALWAYS ALWAYS WATCH. YOUR WORK AND CARE SPEAKS VOLUMES.
MysCathy 101: U do an amazing job n u answered my questions at the same time.
Tiffinee Whitaker: How long does this process takes and how much should one generally charge?
Incognito Joe: Beautiful work!
C: Very helpful. I wasn’t sure if instant locs went through the same process as traditional locs. I have instant locs and wasn’t sure if my hair would swell. Thank you.
Loc'd Biker: Great video! These Locs goddesses are absolutely stunning. You did really good with them.
Cecilia Brasier: I miss seeing you and the family but I can only imagine how busy you are because you are so talented and hands are blessed. I'm here for it whenever and whatever you post!
Gabriel Esposito: Great video DXLYN! Do you interlock the roots or just twist them by hand?
Whitwhit Davi: So right after you do the locs it's best to wash it? I really would like to know the very next process you should do for instant locs right after you create the locs. ♥️
Jahnay Sharp: Hey I’m interested to know how long does it take you to do it?
Lena Bina: Thank you so much for your video ❤️I learn a lot and I started to do my hair
Ari B: Do you do Loc reattachments on sisterlocs? I’ll be getting them installed this year but I wanna reattach my DIY two-strand twist starter locs (that I interlocked )to get my length back. I may have around 500-550 when it’s all said and done. Do you charge the same price for each additional loc after the initial 100 when they are micro?
Alita Grandison: I MISSED YOU!!! Good to see you and am glad you are well. Blessings to you and your family
Malissa Oyeneyin: I love your method. I am thinking of locking my hair that is all natural. My texture is like a 3c or 4b I think♀️. I do have the same needle you have and did try it on my son who already have locs and love the look. Great video
Carolynn Bryant: You do amazing work!
Zoomed ENT: how many locs should you consider getting ? and what do you think is better instant locs or starting from the beginning?
Ria J: Had my instant locs going on a year and my hair is like hard. Any way to soften them?
Kristie Antoine: How small can you go if you're using the instant loc method? I ask because in the Caribbean I was told that I can't have 80 locks!
nathan: I've just had instant locs done today and they're all rigid and sticking outwards like a hedgehog. Does anyone know how long it takes for them to fall down and look natural because I feel so ugly right now :|
Madison Grace: I've got locks, this helps out a LOT
Cherrie Parris B: Thank you for the videos!!! I have a question..I have instant locs for 3 months now and they are super fuzzy. I have had two sessions after the initial install where my loctitian crocheted the new growth but my entire loc is fuzzy! Please help my hair isn't dry and feels okay just so very very fuzzy. I should also say that my texture is very loose
JayGee 03: Just curious what’s the average cost for these? They look nice
ISRAEL: Hello so my one year anniversary is coming in March me and my son’s. I’m disappointed in our growth, our hair has gotten thicker but is growing downward slowly. My loc lady say our hair grow outward.. any recommendation on why and what we can do?
Tae Lew: Her hair is so thick and full. I wish my hair was this dense.
Alex Collins: Got instant locs, took 6 hours to complete. The person who did it used 2 prong crochet needle. Before I had starter locs using back comb method. It was horrible, the loctician didnt do good. My instant locs are doing great though
J B locs: Dope video as usual! What’s the status on your locs?
Home with Poppa and Bae Thomas: I started my locs back in November and now I’m on my 3rd month with free forming quick question how do I know my locs are starting to grow and bud?
Bima Mpina: Wish i can find someone who can do this in the UK this is beautiful
G. K.: Great work and beautiful hair
juju04: i’m about a week into my instant locs and they’re very skinny . will they get thicker over time ?
Bianca Majanja: About how long does it take to do a full head?
Unique: Can you twist the end, the fuzzy part to make them more flat after this or that will mess up the locs?
Alisa Ferrell: That was great l will do my this week thank you
Dance Life268: Those look amazing I'm six months into my locs but it feels like they aren't growing do you have any tips that can help I would appreciate it thank you.
CITYOFASH: how long does it stay?
I.am.Mbinya: Does instant locs puff with time? Like increase in width? Thank you
Hey Sherokee: How can I book an appointment with you?! I’m 6 months in and I’m thinking about combing them out. This is exactly the size I wanted. The back and left side of my hair was parted wider than the right side. I’m only just now realizing, now that my locs started to form. One side looks full while the back and other side looks spaced out. Idk wether to comb them all out and start over or just comb the bigger ones out and get those instant loc’d and divided into twos. *after watching this I want to comb them all out and get instant locs
Jenee Robinson: Beautiful work! I would have loved to have seen it from the root; the angle is a bit low. Thanks for sharing this!!!!
Gandokazi !: how long does this process take
five10queen: Question. I started with comb coils and my hair is low density and fine. Can I go in and do instant loc or is it too late?
Sharon Turner-Wingba: Great video, very informative
David A: Hi, I was just wondering, is it at all possible to take instant locs out, like lose it back to an afro? If it is possible what's the longest I can have it in before taking it out?
FAMILY FLEX: Amazing work!!!
kahs fbdbs: How long did it take you to finish the hair style?
Kennedy McClinton: with instant locs like if you were to wash your hair does the hair shrink?? that’s my only concern because I have 4C hair and I’m assuming you start off with like a slightly stretched hair??
Edna Cossa: Hello, when I started to make my dreads I used gel, as they were taking a while to get I crocheted it, but my dreads were very thin, while when I touched up with gel they were thicker, I would like to know if after crocheting the dreads will come back to get thick, please answer me.
Jimaima Ebiringa: do you recommend having the client come with their hair blown out?
afocused2010: Hello it’s been almost 2 months since I’ve had my interlocks started, but now I want instant locs. My hair has started to loc some. Is it too late to change to instant locs? Will someone need to start fresh to start instant locs?
djkensgirl009: It's good to see you back! You are an awesome stylist and loctitation. I wish you were here in Houston...
felicia Ramirez: What's the shortest length hair that this method can be used on?
Charlie Turner: CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON DOIN 6 BRAIDS FOR DREADS THIS LENGTH!?
Okoli Ugochi Sandra: please, whats the basics behind using the needle? can you pls do a tutorial that shows how it pulls the hair?
DomadaSoup: I want my dreads to turn out like this
Malik Shabazz: With instant locs how is the shrinkage?
Anima Vestra: They look so perfect I want to restart mine I don’t like my parts
Rae eLLe: If locs are started with this method for retwists can you palm roll or does it have to stay the with this method??
UpNext - Spence: I just got my instant locs, they are a little stiff can I wash them already or do I have to wait a while?
Topcoat Nails: Do you blow the hair out a little beforehand?
Nyeja Nyeja: Can you do this with the new growth in your already loc'd hair?
Wonah: Question When Your Locks Get Puffy After Crocheted And Just Getting Them Done (beginner) Do They Eventually Get More Skinny Or Do They Stay Puffy Forever
Natalia York: Can you leave it in the twist and instant loc it?
LadyP LoverofLife: Good morning So what’s pricing like? Is it more close to sister loc pricing or traditional loc pricing. Love your videos!!!
Big Slime: Can this be done on relaxed hair and still come out thick n full?
Dz: With instant locs after u do them can u wet them immediately?
Demi Bell: Beautiful!!!
Just Ki Natural and Free: Could I get this look without dense hair? My hair is soooo flimsy
Mildred Phoenix: I have small box braids right now I want to do my own instant locs when I take my hair down. 1. Should take the braids all the way down wash and twist then lol? 2. Can I interlock the roots instead of twisting after locing the hair?
bukola kazeem: I wish so bad a loctician like you is close to me. I'm so sad I just had my second loc and I'm more hurt and disappointed than the first time.
Michelle Reese: I have a question. My hair is cut in a ( Taper-mohawk) i want to start dreads again by two strand twist. Will it be uneven or should i wait to grow more hair
Jayden Greene: does this break your hair alot cuz i followed the video and got a lot of breakage
Emmxn Sxvxge: Should I get my dreads tightened from the roots with the interlocking tool because my dreads are loose from the roots
RizzyDBigalow: Hey I got a question I have 2 strand twist and I want to loc them in that method when I wash my hair should I undo the twist of just wash and retwist what became unraveled I rather not completely unravel my hair please advise thank you!
Hydiea Francis: Can instant locs be combed out?
almondbrown09: Great video as always Do you do one on one classes? If you're still in Florida
Charlene Mackason: Thank you
Jody Ramsingh: Can this be done with fine strsight hair?
KP Handman: Using the 2 or 3 prong ones are weird for me it seems like they dont work
Naruto Is Stronger Than Sasuke: idk if u said it but could u get instant locks just as a style that can be taken out?? or are they actually locs?
Azurah Faison: How long did this take & how much did you charge?
Gibran Thompson: This is how i should have started my locs
Sons of Elohim: Hey are you still doing loc attachments? I sent you an email.
Soph B: I did not know instant locs could be washed out if done incorrectly
CarMel0 0ffici2l: How many inches does your hair have to be to do the loc extensions?
Tryce Lord: Morning. Love your work.