The method of locking where portions of hair are placed between the palms of both hands and rolled in a clockwise or counterclockwise directions is called _____.

• A. Interlock
• B. Twist
• C. Wrap
• D. Palm roll

Answer: (D)

Palm roll is the technique where you place a section of hair between the palms of both hands and roll it back and forth in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion to form a tight, cylindrical lock. The rolling action uses friction and pressure from the palms to compact the hair and encourage each strand to knit together into a defined lock as it grows. This method is especially common when starting or refreshing locks, because it gives control over the lock’s thickness and shape, producing a smooth, uniform column.

Other methods use different motions: interlocking threads hair through a base to secure the lock, twisting binds strands by twisting them around each other, and wrapping involves wrapping hair around a base or around itself with a binding. Palm rolling stays focused on rolling the hair between the hands to shape the lock rather than weaving or twisting the strands.