DREADLOCKS VS LOCS

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[@carterblunt4192]

As a white guy, I feel proud when black people call me "dread"... it's happened a few times with strangers. Like, "Hey dread, let me ask you a question"... it's like the ultimate title of respect. I'm very willing to answer their question at that point.

[@Funky897]

YESS!!!!!! As a white person with dreads it warms my hearts

[@feliciamason1896]

You just happen to be white👌🏾👌🏾

[@cobhcxiii]

Any suggestions for a 30+ yr old white Male with wanting to go with dreads. My hair is about 16-18 inches currently. I had natural locks in college just letting them lock up from some braids but I didn't know proper maintenance being mid west white and pre internet 90s. Thanks

[@shininggodmsbeyblader8284]

MegaMike T do twist and rip method and then use a crochet hook. Search up straight hair dreads crochet and twist and rip tutorial

[@craigburns5016]

I'm white got dreads not locs. My hairs straight, no curl like afro hair so won't twist and lock together. So dreads. "Namaste my friend"

[@msalepooh]

My husband didn't want me to get dreads because he thought I couldn't wash them and my hair would stink. My aunt has locs...I got some info from her and ended up doing some research that I shared with him...now I can't wait to start my loc journey with his support.

[@uncletapeworm9107]

I couldn't agree more. What language you use to describe something doesn't matter as long as everyone is equally educated and respecting of other people

[@SomeOne-et7ws]

WE WASH OUR HAIR WE ARE PROFESSIONALS
BAND TOGETHER BROTHERS AND SISTERS

[@CraftyCort]

You are right. Most African Americans say 'locs' and will be ready to fight you if you say dreadlocs. I don't underatand why people care about the name so much. Speak life into your hair everyday and watch it flourish 💗

[@sistermargaretrobinson1596]

So true! I say either locs or dreadlocks.

[@Xenowave]

It has been said that white people would call locs "dreadful" on black people thus forming the name dreadlocks, and nothing is dreadful about it, so they cut off the word "dread". I won't fight anyone over a name but that's definitely why some others would. So it's similar to another word white people used for something related to black people...

[@SuperCutiepie1012]

I don’t hear most black people in america calling them locs, and I don’t see people ‘ready to fight’ if you call them something else I think that’s exaggerated. Who’s really getting that upset over it.. I’ve always called them dreads or dreadlocks myself and whenever it comes up in conversation, they’re called dreads or something else so not that you’re wrong and i’m right or anything but I don’t black people in america are that pressed about the name either

[@CraftyCort]

@@SuperCutiepie1012 let me rephrase, in MY part of America, African American WOMEN get highly upset over calling their hair dreads instead of locs. I have had a lady get in my face, angry at me for calling her a dreadhead...no exaggeration.

[@SuperCutiepie1012]

CORTney's World oh alright, touché... lol

[@ignauciowitherspoon1618]

most African Americans i know just say "dreads". I do too

[@keatrinleavy2398]

I say locs

[@nataliabritcova8300]

"Dreadlocks, locs, nati, rasta... You can call them however you want!.. But Let's educate people to respect it, and educate that we wash it!.. " This made my day!) Thanks and Greetings from Moldova!

[@GeeGeeTheJuice]

I absolutely love and appreciate you for this video. We have the same mission to change the narrative and to focus on education ❤️ I love Dreadlocks, Locs, knotty Dred, Jatta, Rasta, sister Locs, brother locs, all the Locs lol.

[@His.Heart.]

Happy to see you back making videos, we missed you.

[@vanessacummingsss4540]

I am African-American and I told my mother I am getting dreadlocks she said your hair is going to be dirty I said it’s just a name I wash my hair🙁

[@nataliej.c.3691]

That’s what my Abuelita said. I’m sure she meant no harm because she just didn’t know. By the way, How far are you in your dreadlock journey so far?? 🤗

[@CGOCPFTF]

That's has happened to me many a time before. So many people just don't understand myth from fact. But at least we have two things that set us apart from them. Some peace giving hair and the will to educate ourselves before we make stupid assumptions. We need to start a movement white, black, Indian, Latino, and everyone who has Dreadlocks to educate those who know very little and to end descrimination against them.

[@BriskyJam]

I live in America born and raised. Most black especially in my age group(23 and younger) call them dreads. Dreadlocks too but that’s the long version. We just call them dreads.

[@mro9910]

Thanks for the video. In Spain we call them "rastas" and when I speak in English I call them "dreadlocks".

[@carleena]

it's the same in portuguese haha

[@221breptiles3]

When people ask me what I have on my head I usually reply: "this is my coiffure, these are my ropes and these are my roots". This is the hair style of our ancestors, of our elders and hopefully will still be part of our future. Smart video and very informative thank you for sharing :)

[@rufushughes4331]

I am growing mine out to get dreads. Kris McDred did a short video covering the dreaded lock warriors/Buffalo Soldiers and made me even more proud and committed towards the purpose of my growth!

[@kellyclark7517]

That was a grate video👍🏽

[@Sir_Sensei]

I def learned a lot. And ya know, as an African-American...I didn’t notice that it really is just us that make it a point to NOT say “Dreadlocks”....thank you for always being informative and teaching me.
Also, I just got “instant locs” and I couldn’t be happier. You had a lot of influence on that.

[@KrisMcDred]

Welcome

[@verawaldalholen6575]

Love your philosophy. You are such an inspiration!

[@feliciamason1896]

Whatever one you call your tangled beautiful strong crown, I’m here for it! Been natural for over 30 years👌🏾💪🏾 My hairstyle is m y lifestyle ❤️

[@LeeEisPrettyStrange]

A lot of native Americans call them ropes. It's phonetically closer to our word for spinning loose fibers, like hair or mullberry bark

[@klove11574]

Handsome man

[@kyhughes1951]

anyone else start dancing when he started naming all the countries.. he had a beat going there

[@queenkay82]

Bravo!! Bravo!! I love what you said. I'm new the the dreadloc/loc/ dread community. I'm 2 months loc'd today. YAAAAAY!! I'm from Detroit MI. Before wanted to start my locs. I called other people's hair dreadlocs or dreads. When I began to do research on dreads, I found out on TH-cam a lot of people perfer to call them Locs. I didn't know it was offensive to call them dreads or dreadlocs. The term dreadloc doesn't bother me. Whatever comes out of my mouth thats what they are, dreadlocs, dreads or locs. Your dreads are beautiful and looks very clean.

[@ShadesofSage]

So I am newly loc’d but I prefer to call my hair “locs.” To me the term dreadlocks has a negative connotation, so I’d rather not use it. Just like I never referred to my loose natural hair as “nappy.” That is negative to me as well. However I do agree that we need to educate people more about locs. I’ve heard so many narrow minded opinions, it’s sad really. Great video, thanks for sharing ❤️!

[@robertorosales6724]

I am Hispanic from Saginaw, Michigan and I have dreadlocks! Love all your videos and they helped out a lot!

[@JourneyWithAjah]

In Korea, they call it Reggae Hair. I like to call mine dreadlocks too, but in video titles I usually use the term locs.

[@yaboyhellrazor1765]

I’m “African American” and I call them locs lol. I was laughing when you pointed that out. I called them locs because white ppl when they were fighting with the Africans in the Caribbeans put the name “dread” on the loc hair ones because they “feared” them.

[@eezriches9513]

I never knew that.. where you get info?

[@geolinareed3113]

That's what I learned too

[@CyCurry33]

That’s exactly why I call them dreadlocs so what if they scared

[@devyettebrown9261]

Nothing but truth

[@saintsoldier5970]

That is completely false information. Rastas came together and called them dread because it represents that they dread Jah (God).

[@BirdLadySpeaks]

You stole my video idea. Lol!!!! Great minds think alike. I think I will just share yours instead of posting mine. I love your videos. Keep up he good work💛💛💛💛

[@shebajuliet2686]

You love your hair, I love your face. Oh and voice. What were you talking about once again? I got flown away ...😂😂😂❤️

[@iamshanayaj]

I’m from the Caribbean and we call people with dreads Rasta and even my family only when I came to America I started to hear locs

[@ladybones9233]

I cant say thank you enough for your all exclusive videos that you make. The world needs more ppl like you!
Thank you!

[@loveuprising7768]

Awesome! I have had locs for 6 years now. And I LOVE IT!

[@mamadaye]

My Dad is Jamaican and he explained the story of Rasta and why we never call Locs Dreadlocs. He explain when man went on the Rasta journey and the white man saw a man with his Rasta locs and said they look dreadful and they began call them dreadlocs and this is why I never call them dreadlocs. However you can name and call them what ever you wish. They are in your head and you have the choice to call them whatever you want.

[@KrisMcDred]

There is no evidence for this.

[@Cashflonick]

I had a student tell me “my mama told me not to call them dreads because there is nothing dreadful about locs” and that kinda stuck with me✊🏾

[@carleena]

in portuguese we say rastas, the first time I heard the other names I didn't know it was the same thing, I belive we use the same name as Africans because (unfortunatly) we had colunies in Africa for a long time and so got exposed to the culture, I've always loved rastas and a some of us rock them (also my grammar might be awful since english isn't my first language) keep up the educational videos I love them!

[@ElisiasEvolution]

I like to say locs but its personal preference, the focus needs to be how we can be respected with our locs, i agree!!

[@AiRose__]

So solid. Assertive and Righteous. These are excellent points. I stand corrected. It’s hair. ☺️

[@spicyingrid1]

Thank you for this video. I am 6 months into my locs and love it. Did my husbands and it looks great on him so it motivated me to do mine. In the Caribbean we call the hair dreadlocs and the person is called a Rastafarian💖✊🏿

[@CThreezy]

Thank u soo much for inspiring me to grow dreadz .. and instructing me on how to keep them clean and instant lock them you are the best realtalk ..I’m going on my 8th month and I love my Rasta!! dreadlocks✊🏽

[@CThreezy]

I get them wet almost ever day

[@gymmgymmm1738]

I really respect your professionalism on doing dread locks ♥️

[@Dee_Multi_Millionaire]

SO TRUE BROTHER ... SO TRUE ... Education should be our primary focus...

[@naerys87]

Ey Kris, in one of your videos you said you wanted to make a new youtube channel to tell stories about black people history and I am very interested but don't know if you've already started the channel and if so what it's called. I think many people, black and white, would be interested in those stories! I would be! Keep up the good work! Love from Holland

[@farikiba9645]

Ppl really do NEED to stop nitpicking stuff thats not important...and as Mr Kriss said...get to the root of the problem which is getting it accepted globally as a professional hairstyle...rather than fools sayin they are unprofessional

[@bryan123483]

Once again such a positive and wise video! I'm 7 months into my freeform lock journey. It's always nice to see a new video from you!
edit... I call them dreadlocks and locks btw! Sending good vibes

[@mathieuclerte5252]

How do you freeform ???

[@bryan123483]

@@mathieuclerte5252 If any person stops brushing their hair, doesn't mess with it and wash it with a residue free shampoo apx 2 or 3 days a week., your hair will naturally form into dreadlocks.

[@mathieuclerte5252]

What is a residue free shampoo ??

[@bryan123483]

@@mathieuclerte5252 Pretty much all, definitely most, "normal" shampoos have chemicals in them that will get stuck inside dreadlocks causing a lot of problems. It can make mold start growing, it's just bad all around.
A residue free shampoo doesn't have those chemicals and will leave no residue left in your locks.
I personally use shampoo from a company called Dollylocks. They make products specifically for locks. There are a lot of options though. If you google residue free shampoo, a lot will come up.
To put it simply, residue free shampoo simply completely rinses out of your hair and leaves no chemicals left on your hair.....

[@dawtaisana]

In Vietnam, there are some tribes who carry locs and they are seen as a royal symbol..... I dont know what they call them there, but they just grow it naturally. Asians are commonly viewed as having straight hair, but in actuality many of the peoples of the east have curly hair, even afro..... :)

[@foenembronem4985]

🔥thank you I hate when people assume we don’t wash em and that they smell

[@1kpixel493]

In india we call it jatas

[@NickyM_0]

Yes, I noticed that AA call it 'locs'. In the Uk, we call them 'dreadlocks' or 'dreads for short or 'locks for short.

[@nkinacho]

Dude you’re awesome!!! You’ve taught me so much already- Thank you!

[@HiddenpumpkeN]

“Locs” is more of a slang but most people i know in the “midwest” call em dreads an dreadlocks specific. Ive never had em referred as anything else.

[@sirbesente]

I want to be apart of making our hair , including locs respected . It’s apart of us . I wash my hair everyday too lol

[@KrisMcDred]

Yes Sir

[@SonyaIv]

Done my first dreadlocks in August and this is the best thing what happened to my hair.
Thank you Kris, your videos helped me a lot!)

[@gorgeousToeNails]

That's because WE African Americans Know the True meaning behind the word, Dreadlocks! See, you want acceptance from the White Man who told you that's what your hair is whereas African Americans take the time to study history and I suggest you do the same my brother! Peace ✌🏿

[@julianabeen7803]

Hello mr kris

[@tammytucker6712]

Amen, and thanks for the education.

[@Insania84]

This guy is super smart and lovely. Peace!

[@problemchild9521]

Dread locs are freedom fighters, physically and mentally. Other people only grow locs as a hair style but it’s more than just a hair style. It was the freedom fighters of Kenya who were called dreadful and not literally their hair.

[@ALSTON3724]

Glad I found you ...you are so real. I'm going on 60 female shoulder length graying hair but have autoimmune diseases my hair is slightly thinning have medium density but super fine curly wavy hair high porosity (Jamaican Chinese decent). Its becoming difficult to do my hair (no chem in 4 yrs.) .. where can I find someone like what u do. I'm in MD ]please

[@ChattyKat]

I love your hair too.

[@djefardeur7958]

i love my hair too...i'll never cut it for no fucking job!

[@halofan714]

I've used both dreadlocks and locs before just kinda depends on my mood lol.

[@ivyfontenot6742]

Thank you so much for all the education!! I’ve been so curious and you helped a ton

[@Bitcoinonly21]

What a amazing Video! Lets focus oh education!

[@kimberlycothron9219]

I’m growing my hair out from a pixie cut. I want to dread my hair and I’d love for u to do them!! I’ve seen ur work on straight hair no one near can do better

[@Diet7he]

My dreads are sown to my butt and i work in corporate environment as an IT professional. I feel the style has come a long way and I'm sure there are situation that people view the style in a negative way. But I say just focus on the road ahead of you, show love and respect. The other things will follow.

[@gratefuldoge8598]

I think I would like to just refer to it as "natural hair" considering it's what happens when hair is left in its natural state.
When I do call it a name I call it whatever word comes up that day. My Locs, my dreadlocks, my dreads, my hair...
My hair has been in this state for 2 years since I ceased the impedance of its natural state by putting down the brush.
Like you said We wash our hair normally but unlike most a majority of the people in this world we choose not to alter it.
So what we have is unaltered hair. Sure some people accelerate the process and some people maintain them with the purpose of adding some kind of order to their hair but most of us just let it do its thing.

[@SuperStraLori23]

Here in Italy we call them rastas. But I think it's pointless to worry about the hair's name

[@rebeccaharris6671]

Im STILL waiting for someone to actually have the time to do my hair! 👀

[@blaqwolf_yaydiamondmoon1879]

What city are you in ?

[@kamiliajohnson7430]

Love this video, it's Beautiful.

[@ElijahGamesAgario]

Can you do a video on how to get instant locs with a crochet hook?

[@saber311]

he did

[@queenkay82]

He did that already. First video I seen by him.

[@Locbae]

So good. So so good. 👌🏽

[@EvaDemTing]

Your hair is amazing

[@cookiekhoala]

I'm black American and I call them locs or dreads. Most people I know say dreads.

[@grapesm2067]

I just started seeing your videos. And each one I watch is great. You are a great human being. Keep up the videos. Sending love ❤

[@yogyal292]

Wow your hair Grow fast af

[@caskit4415]

I remember being in middle school and wanting the style, but my dad use to tell me that "you wont be able to wash them" and a few of my black friends told me that " thats a lie, you can wash them,-" but was told that its a very VERY dedicated process to maintain. So i figured that I would pass up the option, since i didnt take care of my long hair but i still wanted to learn about them. I actually wanted to know if white people could still wash them, if European hair was able to hold up the same way, does it?

[@nakunyacuz4102]

Hey my loctician was talking about going to Dubai for a refresher course. And I asked her by who. And she said you which was good because I like the way you do it.

[@andiefox1250]

Do you do your own dreads? You should do a how to if you do. It would be nice :)

[@IfeJohari]

You have to remember the way Africans in America speak english. So the word “dread” in English is a negative word if used in a sentence in any other context.

[@TheDarklordHero]

Kris man You are definitely a legend Your hair is amazing

[@sylviaonyango456]

Yea in Kenya we call them rasta. You got it right.

[@beenemm6789]

Please can you do a video on how you maintain and retwist your dreadlocks? Thanks

[@mikesumner9232]

Waguan Kris? Is head & shoulders alright for some dandruff issue... Or oils for that dandruff and flakiness? I use dollylocks rosemary peppermint and a tighten gel and spray and love those products, but for some people alot of Dread site's are gimmicky, and as you know Kris I am Caucasian. Enjoy your videos and keep it going sensei of the dreadlock community!

[@KrisMcDred]

Head n shoulders is too thick for dreadlocks. I don't recommend it.

[@SomeOne-et7ws]

Have you tried t-gel as a weekly treatment ? Seems to work for some. We use rose essential oil after wash & dry to help with the scalp

[@SadD3adGirl]

Rarely do I ever see a african with "knotty"locs but I like it

[@ladontekornegay230]

I thank you for the educational video. I will now start my dreadlock journey with pride.

[@MinnieAppleIs]

please keep making videos, we need your intelligence and expertise

[@francissteele2633]

thanks bro for explaining im Australian🇦🇺😎🤙🏿I thought locs was a different type but it's the same thing😂🤣

[@Xeena79]

Beautiful hair, beautiful message.

[@szucsyp]

In Hungary we call them rasta because we don't have a word for it but with Rastafari aand Bobmarley it became known here aswell :) Peace

[@KBinturong]

In France we use the word dreadlocks or locs. Or just dread. It's really equal. I would say dradlocks are less used because it's too long...

[@quodestdenisse680]

In spanish they are called rastas, not always associated to the rasta religion. I just love the way english speakers say rasta.

[@nobodyknowss7078]

A beautiful message, thank you for posting this ❣️

[@laffybentleyilarraza3670]

How can I come to u to get it done ?

[@wendyf2346]

I agree ✌💜

[@allcolorsareentombedinblack]

We italians usually call them Rasta, the term dreadlocks has entered our language quite recently. Some people call them locks, or dreads...

[@lifeforcelocs]

Yeuss brother, I love your vibe and message! Thank you for sharing

[@PlainFlawa]

We call them Rasta in Vanuatu.

[@ES11777]

Your hair is amazing, keep up the great content 👍

[@exoduskamman1413]

They’re my antenna, judging by the way most people look at me for having them.
A benefit I’ve seen? Low key?
White people ask me if they can tough my hair. And it’s not a race thing, and they get to explore this curiosity without making someone uncomfortable about that.
I just in general reject mainstream American beauty standards and find natural styles more attractive and less of a waste of time. I don’t require control over every little thing in my life, I can let things come as grow.

[@tcl5464]

Hi, I truely admire this method of loc maintenance, but have yet to find someone that does it! Do you suggest someone in Atlanta, GA or a state near by??

[@lenclondon4323]

Respect to you kris all the way from west London. I full-joy watching your videos I just want to ask you can u explain what to wash hair with also what oils to use?

[@shetandrabarnett4887]

Yesss love my locs!!!