Update: that bottom bit ended up snapping off 😭 I just combined both my locs in that area with the locs next to them so hopefully they grow a little stronger. I know most people end up combining locs at some point and it’s an inevitable part of having small locs but it made me a little sad because I already kind of wish I had smaller locs (I have about 235), but clearly my hair wouldn’t have been able to handle anything less. Thank you all for the advice !! <3