What are loc holes? How to repair a hole in your lock

Hi everyone! Have you ever found a gap or hole in your loc? Don’t worry, it’s not the end of the world. This is a common problem for people with locs, especially those with interlocs. Keep on reading for how to fix holes in locs, as well as how to prevent them.

How do loc holes form (how to prevent a hole in your loc)?

A hole in your loc can form in several ways:
  • When interlocking, holes in your locks form when you interlock from the same angle twice. That’s why it’s so important to identify the direction in which you last interlocked. (See Tip #3 in my post Self retightening tips: interlocking).
  • Changing retightening techniques can also cause holes in locs. It is important to maintain your locs in the same method all the way through. For example, going from a 4 point to 2 point rotation is not advised.
  • Unraveling can also create a hole. This is common for people who started their locks with two strand twists. Unraveling will be hard to prevent. The best thing you can do is try not to manipulate your locs too much in the beginning and give them a chance to fully lock together.

How to fix holes in locs?

In order to repair a hole in your loc, you’ll need an interlocking tool smaller than your lock shaft. Since I have sisterlocks, I used a tiny needle, much smaller than my regular retightening tool.

I bought a set of loc tools from Amazon. I like to keep all different sizes so that no matter the size of my lock, I have the right tool. 

Amazon link here

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I took the tool and pushed it through the side of the hole, wrapped the loc around the needle, and pulled it through; similar to the regular interlocking process. This might get a bit harder to do as the hole closes, but just continue to interlock until you can’t pull through the lock anymore. When you reach that point, it should be sufficiently closed anyway.

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Michelle

i started my locs with interlocs and i dont like the way they look and some have holes how can i move from interlocking to palm-rolling?

Clintina

I have a couple that are thinning.And see holes but the are Father down my luck should I just leave it alone or should I fix it.

Babycake

I’ve been sister loc’d for eight years. What causes locs to unravel in the middle section of locs? I have locs that are thinning. Some of My ends are fat.

Ramona Owens

What if I don’t fix the hole what will happen

Arle

I’ve had to self re-tie and have holes. I’ve fixed some using the above loc tools but I’m
afraid I have some I can’t see. Can’t find a loctician who will do fixes. Sigh

Lindiwe Anyika

Yes I have it she’d and close to the root too it’s taking forever to catch up to the rest of my hair. I have sisterlocks and it happened in the front I’m definitely going to look for the locking tool and try this if I find any holes again

Nekeisha Coleman

I would love to switch from a 4 point rotation to a 2 because I want a softer fuller look. My concern is holes but now that I know that can be fixed, it relieves the concern. Thanks alot!

Yutar

Fine hair

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