As long as you don't backcomb them into supertight lumps or crochet the lumps, they'll relax and soften up so they'll more closely match the new growth - but you can almost always tell which part was the backcombed part and which part is new growth.
Started my dreadlocks about three weeks ago, did the rip n' twist method and crocheted to help them stay. I am absolutely in love with them. Thank you for having the informative channel. I think at this point I am just going to allow my dreads to freeform, this start of my dread journey is just taking off...can't wait to see what happens down the road.
@Jay I cannot reply to your comment due to your Google+ settings. You can dread your hair after it's been washed and dried, in fact it's best to do it while the hair is nice and clean - but it's ideal if you have not conditioned your hair for a while beforehand as soft conditioned hair is less likely to knot and hold knots and therefore more likely to fall out.
Just started my first lock via twist and rip today! Your videos are really informative and helped me decide to finally take the plunge. Thanks again and keep up the good work!!
Just finished my dreads today. Even young and frizzy, I'm loving them! lol looks great hanging out of my hats :D thanks a bunch! You're videos are so informative.
I'm loving your vids, man! I've already decided on getting them and I know everything that's required. Atm my hair is only 5.5 inches so I plan on growing it out for 6 months to see how it goes and if I'm comfortable with the length I'm going to start. One day I hope to get them as long as yours and I've accepted that's years ahead of me.
I would imagine it's possible to get fleas in dreads, but I've never heard of it. They wouldn't get in the dreads, they'd get on them or on your head. It wouldn't be much different from getting them on your head with normal hair.
They're supposed to be loose, they cannot mature if they are over tightened at the start. If you backcomb them more you'll be in effect starting them over again every time you do so and if you keep crocheting them you'll have to repeat it over and over again.
Just wanted to say iv started my dreadlocks journey recently and I love your videos.. they honest and straight to the point and I like that. I look forward to watching more. Thanks lazydreads...xxx
I did the twist and rip method about 5 days ago. Wasn't really bad at all when I was doing the twist and rip, but now my head hurts immensely. I think it's because the hair is starting to shrink and pull on its own(?) It feels like someone put a 40lb weight in my head. If they are hurting this bad now, are they always going to? Because I'm about to try as best I can to undo the knots or just cut them off. I don't want to get rid of my hair but I think dreads were a bad idea.
The problem with having scattered dreads is that the loose hair will get stuck in them and start knotting up. Some people have dreaded hair with normal fringe hair / bangs because it's easy to condition and brush that hair while leaving the dreads alone. But when they're just scattered you can't really brush the hair or condition it without getting it on the dreads, so it'll all start to lock up.
I'm dying to get dreadlocks, I've been wanting them for a few yrs now. So when I wash my hair with no conditioning, do I dry my hair after or do I leave it?
i did the twist and rip method and i think that they have turned out great. thanks for the videos man. i just uploaded my 4 week update and can already see the deference.
Depends on where you live, you can find lots of varieties around the world. A good start is to search dreadlock soap or dreadlock shampoo on ebay and see what's available in your country then see if anyone has reviewed it.
Question: hey, I recently got dreadlocks, I did the back combing/crochet method, but they are really lose. Should I try to back comb them more or just work with the crochet hook? Thanks , your videos are great!
I love your videos, they are so helpful! I'm hopefully getting my dreadlocks done soon and I just can't wait! I've seen several of your dread videos and they really are great :D
I have pretty oily hair and to start off getting all that oil out I take lemon juice microwave it then mix in sea salt and stir until sea salt is dissolved put into a spray bottle and spray your hair down it will dry your hair out very fast the amounts of each I couldn't really tell you though you have to be your own judge on that but I did this sometime 3 times a week just spray down give a few good head shakes and let ait dry after it dried I would take a microfiber clothe and start doing donuts on my scalp after 3 or 4 weeks my hair started to take form and now I'm going into a year of my lox this would probably be a good way to help natural locks form...but be careful when spraying and once your hair is soaked because lemon juice and salt in the eyes burns very much.so be careful when you shake off the excess and when you apply the mix and make sure no one is near you don't want others to get it in their eyes
I did natural dreads for 3 weeks or so they look nice of of course super messy but it made me want to do the rip n twist which I will do in 2 weeks. can't wait !! thanks for inspiration I always wanted to but as a mother I felt like ppl would judge me but my son said he's okay with it ! can't wait for my journey
i've got a question what happens if you already wash your hair like once a week without conditioner before getting dreads? would i need to go back to washing it everyday and then slowly go back to washing it once a week ? my hair doesn't seem to be greasy at the current momment when washing once a week
After you've dreaded your hair and your hair starts to grow out, how do you maintain the roots so that the roots continue to keep the dreaded shape? Hope my question makes sense haha
hey, i was just wondering about when you are back combing to get the baby dreads. how do you know how much to back comb so that the root doesnt grow in thicker or thinner than the bit you dreaded to get it started? also your hair is beautiful and from your shirts it appears your taste in music is badass
I have been watching your videos, considering, getting the info I need if I DO dread my hair. But my actual question is (for no one in particular) if I personally will look god with dreads? Like.. How does one know if it will look okay? And dreads are a pretty lengthy process. So it'll take a while before I know if I like them or not. This seems to be the most difficult decision for me. I'm just not sure if I will look okay... *groans in frustration* And you're extremely informative! Thank you for all of your wonderful videos and time!
Hi. I've been doing a lot of research on dreads and you have been the most helpful. But I have waist length hair..and its very very thick, and more of a coarse texture. my question is...does that make me a better or worse candidate for dreads?? I can't decide if I want to start them at home or just go have it done. I have a feeling it would take a pretty long time for mine, considering how thick my hair is. Thank you for all of the info and hope to hear back soon!
Jennifer Bennington Longer hair is better than short hair -> more hair = more interactions = more knots. Longer hair also gives you more length for knots to form in making them less likely to come undone. Course hair is also preferable over soft hair. So I don't think you should have too much to worry about in these areas.
Hey lazy dreads I love your videos. You are very informative. I've recently became very interested in starting dreads and would like to start it in the Summer however I used to relax my hair, it's been 5 month since I have not permed my hair can I start my dreads or do I have to wait longer
What if you already only wash your hair about every 2 weeks or so? And if you want to start them right after taking out a protective style (in my case, crochet braids)
hey my names tyler and i just got my dreads two days ago and i just have a question like one or two dreads are like comming apart not like that but getting loose by the middle of them i have them at least past my nipples but ik in one of your videos you just said just leave them alone and just forget tjere there do i just like play with them and like twerl them around or just leave them alone and i sleep with like a tank top on my head so i have something on my head and when i do i put it on my head and let them hang or tie them up into it and plz answer fast in need of help thanks
I'm getting dreads in soon. but half of my head is bleached so its pretty damaged . i heard that dreads can break off if the hair is too damaged, is there any way to prevent it or help avoid it ?
i have hair down to my knees, and i'm day 1 starting natural dreadlocks. its very tangled, since it's so long, and somewhat fine, partially wavy, i feel like i should be separating all the time i don't want a massive knot ball cropping up, but i don't want to mess with it too much and prevent dreadlocks from forming. any advice?
The next Saturday video MIGHT be about T-shirts, I haven't decided yet. I'm not entirely sure what they cost, it'll cost different amounts depending on where you live and which version of the site is available where you live.
hey i have started my dread journey ... and as you said dry and long hair dread the best ... i have hair long enough but my hair is kind of oily texture... i tried forming two dreads one with back comb method and another one with twist and rip method to see which works for me... they both work well for me but since my hair is super curly the two dreads that were formed are curling too and dont look like dreads at all .... any one who went through same problem ... any suggestion would help :)
I'm really new to dreads, and got a lot of time till my hair grows long enough. I surely want them. But I wonder what to do when I finally have them, is there much loose hair that's gonna appear from the roots? And what to do with those. If I'm not mistaken, you said in the other video that new hair is gonna become dread lock as well, but how come you have some loose hair? A reply would be appreciated, great videos. Thanks.
The hair that grows from the root of the dread will lock up as it grows out / there's normally around 0.5-1 inch of looseness followed by the dreaded part. The fly away loose hair is different and will always be in a constant cycle - hairs get pulled out, hairs break, new hairs grow. Those fly away hairs will lock together and either form their own dreads or join other dreads... by which point there will be some new loose hairs. The only way to get all of the loose hair in is to crochet them in... and if you stop crocheting, the loose hairs will come back.
Thanks so much, now I know how that works. This is my first day of gathering information about dreads, and it's been a very informative one. Thanks lots again and I will continue to watch more videos from you!
I want high top dreadlocks but I have a permed mohawk and my sides are shaved and go up too high. My natural hair is straight. Does anyone think I could get dreadlocks now and crochet the sides in or something when they get long enough or should i just wait? Will it look bad because the sides are straight and top is curly when i crochet them in? My hair is 4 inches on top and almost bald on the sides.
when your dreads are forming and have shrunk, will your hair length grow very slow? my hair is really thick and i can have an afro if i chose to. Im interested in getting dreads and would wear a beanie for a long time publicly, at least until i can tie it up. I'm just afraid that after they start to shrink it won't grow fast and ill end up hating after a while. Thank you
Thanks for the helpful video its too late for me because I untied my ex locks .. but anyway my question is..Is it helpful to single braid the hair then dread it or just keep it naturally, my hair type is a fluffy & soft curly hair. thanks.
Lazy Dreads Last time I did dreads he said my hair is weak either I use extensions or braid it at the start he said it helps it maintain it length and prevents it from goin back curly again since I used crocheting method
Many people recommend that while sectioning and starting your dreads, you can use rubber bands to hold them in place, but how long do you need to keep those bands in? do you leave them in for awhile after dreading or can you take them out right away once you've dreaded? Just wondering what's best :)
Hello , I am going to dread on Friday, I have Caucasian hair that tends to be very oily, I have used all natural shampoos, and the dreadhead hq shampoo for weeks in preparing my hair for the dreading process. I wash every three to four days, can I use a ACV rinse prior to getting my dreads like tonight or tomorrow before i get my dreads friday to help with such greasyness, my hair doesnt seem to be adjusting to the less frequent washes like people claim it to do. Thank you
Is it possible for dreads to fall out completely from washes or will they always tighten up again? Is there anything I should do when they do loosen or just leave them be?
It is possible for them to fall out completely if there are not enough initial knots formed to allow them to get through being washed. If they wash out then... well.. they've washed out. You can leave them to form naturally or redo them. However loosening is normal and expected so as long as they just loosen, they should be left to lock. "Redoing" dreads that have simply loosened will start them over and be a backwards step.
silly question... 6 inches of hair, would that be all around your head or just, like, the first/top layer...? Like, I cut my hair fairly short almost a year ago and the hair on the back of my head/neck is a lot shorter than the hair around my face. O.o
What if you only want a few dreads in your hair ? How would you go about washing your normal hair normally and your dread strands with the residue shampoo ? •.• ahh
Hi! I just started my dreadlocks yesterday using twist and rip. I ended up doing it by myself lol. It does worry me though how loose they are, I don't want them to fall out.
Well once you've started them, there's not much else you can do other than hope and wait - they might be too loose.... but then I guess you'll be better practiced for next time?
@Lazy Dreads i recently had me dreads done i started with me hair at chin length and just the top hair no sides and the issue i have are my tips i saw your video on blunted tips and you had said young dreads wont hold the blunted tips so my question is what should i do about my tips? should i just leave them alone or?
I have my hair parted on the left because of my side fringe (which is more or less the same length as my hair now) and I was just wondering if it's better to have it parted in the middle for dreads?
Sebastian Moran Most people choose not to section their dreadlocks along a part line because it can lead to...well... a thick part line between the dreadlocks which doesn't usually look all that great.
I would recommend sectioning the hair the way that you want the dreadlocks to be sized and positioned and not look to work around the part line unless that's specifically the way you want them to form.
Hi LazyDreads! Not sure if you will see this comment, but I’ve started washing my hair with DollyLocks in preparation for my dreads.. However, I’ve run into a little problem where it seems like even right after I wash my hair, it feels a bit oily. I don’t use very much of the shampoo at all and I had been washing my hair about 2-3 times a week before I even switched to this new residue free shampoo (same amount that I’m washing now & plan to when I make my dreads). So I guess my question is I’m not really sure if I should keep trying with this shampoo and see if my hair “gets used to it” and stops ending up so oily feeling right after I wash it, or if I should try out a new one? It’s been about 8 washes with this shampoo and I haven’t noticed any changes yet. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you!
So my hairs about 5inches im roughly guessing but to get natural dreads what are some does and donts? Also does it look any different than the other ways of getting dreds?
Natural dreadlocks can look very different to other methods. With natural dreadlocks you have little to no control over where the dreadlocks are going to form or what size they're going to be. So you can end up with huge ones AND tiny ones. Dos and don'ts. Do keep them clean, do dry them thoroughly. Don't brush them, don't condition them, don't use a shampoo that leaves residue. The natural method is the slowest method unless you have very long hair - you have very short hair so it will take a very long time.
Thanks for the videos, super informative! I currently have abut 18 inches of straight hair and am ready to start..but i CANNOT decide between twist and rip or backcomb..Have you ever seen results of somone doing both (ie some dreads backcombed and some twist/ripped?) I am also curious: I saw another youtube vid where the woman braided all the sections of her hair then unbraided them one by one and dreaded sections individually, over the course of several weeks. Would you reccomend this? why/why not? Thanks so much!
Over the long run you'll find very little difference between T&R and backcomb. With mature dreadlocks you would not be able to tell whether they had originally been T&R or backcomb. Personally I'd T&R longer hair. You can braid the sections to hold them sectioned and do them one at a time if you want.. but the downside is you're going to have half braided and half baby dreadlocked hair. Personally I'd want to start them all at once - or at least all within a couple of days of each other because you ideally need to wait at least 5 days before you wash them for the first time... and that's 5 days from the last created dreadlock.
So, my fringe is about 6-8 inches, and the neck part about 13-14 inches. I'm thinking about doing it with the backcombing method (at a professional salon). But as the're away atm, and doesn't get back until august (5 month) i guess it'll grow a bit more. Anyway, what I'm mostly intrested interested in is a bit bigger/fatter dreads. Is that possible right from the start, or is it going do be hard to do so with that kind of lenght?
bigger sections make fatter dreads, the caveat being less dreads overall. I started with smaller (skinnier) sections, I wish I had done bigger dreads now.
So, i'm planing to get dreads with the twist and rip method. I have about 40-50 cm long hair(i think thats about 15-16 inches). My hair is kind of frissy and easily knotts together on it's own. So... how short will my dreads be then? Cause I'm looking to get long and quite thin dreads. And also, just love your dreads and your vids man!
Hello. It's not really possible to say for certain how much hair length is going to be lost. It depends on a number of things like hair length, hair type, hair thickness, how thick you make the dreadlocks and what method you use... so the amount of shrinkage people get is all over the place. Worst case they lose 1/2 of the length but normally it's more like 1/3 of the length is lost.
I started trying to get high top dreads 2 days ago and they're slowly forming although I don't fully have them should I still wash my hair with soap and a sponge or just use shampoo only? -also can I get dreads by rubbing my hair in a circle with just a towel please answer
Currently I am growing my hair out because I wanted to, but now I've decided to dread my hair the natural way(currently my hair isn't quite long enough to dread/my desired length i wanted before i wanted dreads) I already dont condition my hair but once i start my natural journey i was wandering when i should switch to a residue free shampoo, as soon as i stop brushing? Thanks in advance, and as always love watching your videos!
hey i have a couple of questions (1)how long does your hair have to be to get natural dreads? (2)do you have to use that special shampoo you talk about in this video if you want natural dreads if so were would i get it from (3) does your hair have to be thick to get dreads (4) i haven't used conditioner or shampoo in about 2 or 3 months because i want natural dreads am i doing the right thing ? thankyou :)
1) For neglect you don't need a specific length. Short hair won't do a whole lot / the longer the better, but once you've decided to start.. you just start regardless of length 2) Yes you still need a residue free shampoo - buy it online. 3) Your hair does not have to be thick, but thin hair will produce thinner, fewer dreadlocks. 4) I don't recommend stopping shampooing. Natural / Neglect / Freeform Dreadlocks Information
I want to prepare my hair in the best possible way...start them off right! I know I should use natural shampoo with no conditioner in the weeks/days prior. I have searched for weeks already, not knowing exactly which shampoo to use. As I shop for one, I turn the bottle over and there is a list of ingredients a mile long! I don't want to order a shampoo; I want to find one I can buy over the counter. At this point, I have taken so long just to find a shampoo to prepare my hair, that I could have been getting used to my dreads by now. A friend suggested I use dishwashing liquid...thoughts?
I have relatively short terminal length (around 8-10 inches) for my hair. Will that make any difference in the long run or will it just seem longer for my dreadlocks to grow further?
Powerful Pete The preparation wouldn't be too much different - you'd still want to make sure you've tried out some shampoos to find one that works and that you've gotten your hair used to it and a more relaxed washing routine. Whether you back off on the conditioner so early will depend on how able you are to keep your hair brushed - though the importance of that will depend on what method you ultimately end up using.
Lazy Dreads I have found that residue-free shampoo, at least the only kind available, is quite expensive. Could I wash my hair with regular shampoo and then use a homemade vinegar solution to remove the residue instead?
You can try and do that if you like.. but personally I find that having a shampoo that works is one of the most important things to have - Residue is not pleasant.
The shampoo might cost more, but it'll last a while... I buy 2 bottles per year. Considering how much would be spent if I had normal hair buying shampoos, conditioners and hair cuts..
I'm a 53 year old grandmother and I'm going to start my dreadlocks this year.
Helen Fulcher u go ganny😊
Helen Fulcher You must be an awesome Grandma 👌👌👌👍👍👍
Helen Fulcher bad ass
Helen Fulcher if I start dreads should I still wash my hair before I get them
Helen Fulcher I remember when I was a 53 year old grandmother.. but now I’m a 21 year old man child.
Your brow game is on point
As long as you don't backcomb them into supertight lumps or crochet the lumps, they'll relax and soften up so they'll more closely match the new growth - but you can almost always tell which part was the backcombed part and which part is new growth.
Started my dreadlocks about three weeks ago, did the rip n' twist method and crocheted to help them stay. I am absolutely in love with them. Thank you for having the informative channel. I think at this point I am just going to allow my dreads to freeform, this start of my dread journey is just taking off...can't wait to see what happens down the road.
lol when you said "if you're interested in shrinkage..." :)
I'M IMMATURE GET OVER IT!
Franco Sulfaro same!😂😂
@Jay I cannot reply to your comment due to your Google+ settings.
You can dread your hair after it's been washed and dried, in fact it's best to do it while the hair is nice and clean - but it's ideal if you have not conditioned your hair for a while beforehand as soft conditioned hair is less likely to knot and hold knots and therefore more likely to fall out.
You can start using it before. Residue free shampoo still works perfectly fine on non-dreaded hair.
Just started my first lock via twist and rip today! Your videos are really informative and helped me decide to finally take the plunge. Thanks again and keep up the good work!!
Just finished my dreads today. Even young and frizzy, I'm loving them! lol looks great hanging out of my hats :D thanks a bunch! You're videos are so informative.
I'm loving your vids, man! I've already decided on getting them and I know everything that's required. Atm my hair is only 5.5 inches so I plan on growing it out for 6 months to see how it goes and if I'm comfortable with the length I'm going to start. One day I hope to get them as long as yours and I've accepted that's years ahead of me.
Ive had my dreads for 2 months. Started with the back combing until i got good bases and now im free forming. Love the vids.
I would imagine it's possible to get fleas in dreads, but I've never heard of it. They wouldn't get in the dreads, they'd get on them or on your head. It wouldn't be much different from getting them on your head with normal hair.
I am loving these videos! Thank you for being so informative!!
+Sybille Jones I'm glad you enjoy what I do! :)
They're supposed to be loose, they cannot mature if they are over tightened at the start. If you backcomb them more you'll be in effect starting them over again every time you do so and if you keep crocheting them you'll have to repeat it over and over again.
Thank you for your videos, I'm planning on doing dreadlocks for myself soon and your videos are very helpful! :)
Could you tease or back comb sections of the hair to keep pieces seperated when doing the neglect methed
Just wanted to say iv started my dreadlocks journey recently and I love your videos.. they honest and straight to the point and I like that. I look forward to watching more. Thanks lazydreads...xxx
I like how fast and highly informative this was. Straight to the point. Great 😉
I did the twist and rip method about 5 days ago. Wasn't really bad at all when I was doing the twist and rip, but now my head hurts immensely. I think it's because the hair is starting to shrink and pull on its own(?) It feels like someone put a 40lb weight in my head. If they are hurting this bad now, are they always going to? Because I'm about to try as best I can to undo the knots or just cut them off. I don't want to get rid of my hair but I think dreads were a bad idea.
The problem with having scattered dreads is that the loose hair will get stuck in them and start knotting up. Some people have dreaded hair with normal fringe hair / bangs because it's easy to condition and brush that hair while leaving the dreads alone. But when they're just scattered you can't really brush the hair or condition it without getting it on the dreads, so it'll all start to lock up.
I'm dying to get dreadlocks, I've been wanting them for a few yrs now.
So when I wash my hair with no conditioning, do I dry my hair after or do I leave it?
You should form them though so your hair doesn’t become one knot
i did the twist and rip method and i think that they have turned out great. thanks for the videos man. i just uploaded my 4 week update and can already see the deference.
Depends on where you live, you can find lots of varieties around the world. A good start is to search dreadlock soap or dreadlock shampoo on ebay and see what's available in your country then see if anyone has reviewed it.
Thanks for the info ,very thought out and well presented 😊
I'm so glad you mentioned a flea comb lol. People always look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them that's what they can use
I could listen to you talk all day long... love your accent (and your locks).
+Whitney McQueen I should get into reading for audiobooks...
+Lazy Dreads Haha.... YES!
Getting mine tomorrow! Been waiting for quite a bit now. Peace
+Trey Morman best of luck! :)
Question: hey, I recently got dreadlocks, I did the back combing/crochet method, but they are really lose. Should I try to back comb them more or just work with the crochet hook? Thanks , your videos are great!
Thanks, love your videos. Had a question to just make sure before I get started . Do I back comb and then use lock and twist or vice a versa?
Do you have a video on how to dread the hair that is grown out ? Or can make one?
I love your videos, they are so helpful! I'm hopefully getting my dreadlocks done soon and I just can't wait! I've seen several of your dread videos and they really are great :D
What residue-free shampoos would you recommend?
I have pretty oily hair and to start off getting all that oil out I take lemon juice microwave it then mix in sea salt and stir until sea salt is dissolved put into a spray bottle and spray your hair down it will dry your hair out very fast the amounts of each I couldn't really tell you though you have to be your own judge on that but I did this sometime 3 times a week just spray down give a few good head shakes and let ait dry after it dried I would take a microfiber clothe and start doing donuts on my scalp after 3 or 4 weeks my hair started to take form and now I'm going into a year of my lox this would probably be a good way to help natural locks form...but be careful when spraying and once your hair is soaked because lemon juice and salt in the eyes burns very much.so be careful when you shake off the excess and when you apply the mix and make sure no one is near you don't want others to get it in their eyes
What about wrapping string around new locks? Will it still allow the hairs to set in place or would it slow the process?
I wash my normal (not yet dreaded) hair once a week. But I hope to have say 5/6 dreads under my top layer of hair.
Thank you so much bro, your awesome!!-Avery Taylor
I did natural dreads for 3 weeks or so they look nice of of course super messy but it made me want to do the rip n twist which I will do in 2 weeks. can't wait !! thanks for inspiration I always wanted to but as a mother I felt like ppl would judge me but my son said he's okay with it ! can't wait for my journey
i've got a question what happens if you already wash your hair like once a week without conditioner before getting dreads? would i need to go back to washing it everyday and then slowly go back to washing it once a week ? my hair doesn't seem to be greasy at the current momment when washing once a week
After you've dreaded your hair and your hair starts to grow out, how do you maintain the roots so that the roots continue to keep the dreaded shape? Hope my question makes sense haha
I've heard hooks and hooking in loose ends works
Getting my dreads done in 9 days can't wait
hey, i was just wondering about when you are back combing to get the baby dreads. how do you know how much to back comb so that the root doesnt grow in thicker or thinner than the bit you dreaded to get it started? also your hair is beautiful and from your shirts it appears your taste in music is badass
How would you recommend someone with a curly somewhat natural afro going about growing their hair out before dreads
deckkid101 castor oil worked for me with scalp massages. that was after i big chopped, not for dreads.
I have been watching your videos, considering, getting the info I need if I DO dread my hair. But my actual question is (for no one in particular) if I personally will look god with dreads? Like.. How does one know if it will look okay? And dreads are a pretty lengthy process. So it'll take a while before I know if I like them or not. This seems to be the most difficult decision for me. I'm just not sure if I will look okay... *groans in frustration*
And you're extremely informative! Thank you for all of your wonderful videos and time!
+Olivia Fulayter Also, I was wondering if we could see some pictures of you (if there are any) with young dreads? Please and thank you.
+Olivia Fulayter Also, also: I know the easy answer is "residue free," but what Specific shampoo do you use??
I'm also pretty curious about that. I know this was written a while ago. So did you ever find an answer to that question??
Hey man just want to say I love your videos, quick question can fleas get in your dreads and I'd so what can be done about it?
What is a good shampoo that you would recomend for starting dreads?
Hi. I've been doing a lot of research on dreads and you have been the most helpful. But I have waist length hair..and its very very thick, and more of a coarse texture. my question is...does that make me a better or worse candidate for dreads?? I can't decide if I want to start them at home or just go have it done. I have a feeling it would take a pretty long time for mine, considering how thick my hair is. Thank you for all of the info and hope to hear back soon!
Jennifer Bennington Longer hair is better than short hair -> more hair = more interactions = more knots. Longer hair also gives you more length for knots to form in making them less likely to come undone. Course hair is also preferable over soft hair. So I don't think you should have too much to worry about in these areas.
Are they suppose to be fuzzy at the root
hey just curious when your hair grows from the scalp do you have to keep palm rolling it or does it lock up by it self
Hey lazy dreads I love your videos. You are very informative. I've recently became very interested in starting dreads and would like to start it in the Summer however I used to relax my hair, it's been 5 month since I have not permed my hair can I start my dreads or do I have to wait longer
What if it is about 7 inches at the back and top. and 4 at the side?
Im 13 and want to grow dreads, My Hair is thick and Curly. How Would I Start This Off
Archie Lee You will need to research the various starting methods to see which fits your situation the best.
Ok Thanks Bro!
@LazyDreads What method did you use to dread lock your hair? And how did you section it?
What if you already only wash your hair about every 2 weeks or so? And if you want to start them right after taking out a protective style (in my case, crochet braids)
how do u dry them, do u just leave them or with a towel
hey my names tyler and i just got my dreads two days ago and i just have a question like one or two dreads are like comming apart not like that but getting loose by the middle of them i have them at least past my nipples but ik in one of your videos you just said just leave them alone and just forget tjere there do i just like play with them and like twerl them around or just leave them alone and i sleep with like a tank top on my head so i have something on my head and when i do i put it on my head and let them hang or tie them up into it and plz answer fast in need of help thanks
and if there comming loose do i just twerl them around or just leave em alone?
brian lepeska Dreadlocks take months to lock up and mature - at only 2 days old, they're not going to be very tight yet.
Hey are twists dreads if you keep them in for months?
I'm getting dreads in soon. but half of my head is bleached so its pretty damaged . i heard that dreads can break off if the hair is too damaged, is there any way to prevent it or help avoid it ?
I'm hopefully getting dreads sometime this summer and I'd like to put some beads in them and other fun stuff...what's an appropriate time to do that?
I did my own dreads can I wash them after I'm done or do I need to wait
i have hair down to my knees, and i'm day 1 starting natural dreadlocks. its very tangled, since it's so long, and somewhat fine, partially wavy, i feel like i should be separating all the time i don't want a massive knot ball cropping up, but i don't want to mess with it too much and prevent dreadlocks from forming. any advice?
The next Saturday video MIGHT be about T-shirts, I haven't decided yet. I'm not entirely sure what they cost, it'll cost different amounts depending on where you live and which version of the site is available where you live.
Thhaaaaank you! Btw, your.dreads are looking fabulous today!
hey i have started my dread journey ... and as you said dry and long hair dread the best ... i have hair long enough but my hair is kind of oily texture... i tried forming two dreads one with back comb method and another one with twist and rip method to see which works for me... they both work well for me but since my hair is super curly the two dreads that were formed are curling too and dont look like dreads at all .... any one who went through same problem ... any suggestion would help :)
I'm really new to dreads, and got a lot of time till my hair grows long enough. I surely want them. But I wonder what to do when I finally have them, is there much loose hair that's gonna appear from the roots? And what to do with those. If I'm not mistaken, you said in the other video that new hair is gonna become dread lock as well, but how come you have some loose hair? A reply would be appreciated, great videos. Thanks.
The hair that grows from the root of the dread will lock up as it grows out / there's normally around 0.5-1 inch of looseness followed by the dreaded part. The fly away loose hair is different and will always be in a constant cycle - hairs get pulled out, hairs break, new hairs grow. Those fly away hairs will lock together and either form their own dreads or join other dreads... by which point there will be some new loose hairs. The only way to get all of the loose hair in is to crochet them in... and if you stop crocheting, the loose hairs will come back.
Thanks so much, now I know how that works. This is my first day of gathering information about dreads, and it's been a very informative one. Thanks lots again and I will continue to watch more videos from you!
I want high top dreadlocks but I have a permed mohawk and my sides are shaved and go up too high. My natural hair is straight. Does anyone think I could get dreadlocks now and crochet the sides in or something when they get long enough or should i just wait? Will it look bad because the sides are straight and top is curly when i crochet them in? My hair is 4 inches on top and almost bald on the sides.
Does the weight stimulate growth like adding beads or irniimates.
I think the fact your stimulating it by dreading it causes a small window of higher growth
Can someone please tell me if these rules apply to dreadlocks the same as dyson heppell's?
are you able to put young dreads up in a hair tie?
I've heard aloevera works better
when your dreads are forming and have shrunk, will your hair length grow very slow? my hair is really thick and i can have an afro if i chose to. Im interested in getting dreads and would wear a beanie for a long time publicly, at least until i can tie it up. I'm just afraid that after they start to shrink it won't grow fast and ill end up hating after a while. Thank you
For the first year they'll likely shrink, then seem like they've stopped growing and then after that they'll grow at a constant rate from then on
Thanks for the helpful video its too late for me because I untied my ex locks .. but anyway my question is..Is it helpful to single braid the hair then dread it or just keep it naturally, my hair type is a fluffy & soft curly hair. thanks.
I wouldn't try to constrict the movement of the hair by braiding it.
Lazy Dreads
Last time I did dreads he said my hair is weak either I use extensions or braid it at the start he said it helps it maintain it length and prevents it from goin back curly again since I used crocheting method
Many people recommend that while sectioning and starting your dreads, you can use rubber bands to hold them in place, but how long do you need to keep those bands in? do you leave them in for awhile after dreading or can you take them out right away once you've dreaded? Just wondering what's best :)
DevereauxMorte Rubber bands are helpful for organising the sectioning, but I would take them out once you're all done and started.
Hello , I am going to dread on Friday, I have Caucasian hair that tends to be very oily, I have used all natural shampoos, and the dreadhead hq shampoo for weeks in preparing my hair for the dreading process. I wash every three to four days, can I use a ACV rinse prior to getting my dreads like tonight or tomorrow before i get my dreads friday to help with such greasyness, my hair doesnt seem to be adjusting to the less frequent washes like people claim it to do.
Thank you
What would be the best method for shorter hair?
Back combing and crochet
Is it possible for dreads to fall out completely from washes or will they always tighten up again? Is there anything I should do when they do loosen or just leave them be?
It is possible for them to fall out completely if there are not enough initial knots formed to allow them to get through being washed. If they wash out then... well.. they've washed out. You can leave them to form naturally or redo them. However loosening is normal and expected so as long as they just loosen, they should be left to lock. "Redoing" dreads that have simply loosened will start them over and be a backwards step.
so after washing hair, before starting locs, do you oil it? (and with what?)
silly question... 6 inches of hair, would that be all around your head or just, like, the first/top layer...? Like, I cut my hair fairly short almost a year ago and the hair on the back of my head/neck is a lot shorter than the hair around my face. O.o
6 inches from root to tip.
What if you only want a few dreads in your hair ? How would you go about washing your normal hair normally and your dread strands with the residue shampoo ? •.• ahh
Terri Kilburn Residue free shampoo cleans regular hair perfectly fine too.
How long until the t shirts are out and how much will they be ? =)
Hi! I just started my dreadlocks yesterday using twist and rip. I ended up doing it by myself lol. It does worry me though how loose they are, I don't want them to fall out.
Well once you've started them, there's not much else you can do other than hope and wait - they might be too loose.... but then I guess you'll be better practiced for next time?
@Lazy Dreads i recently had me dreads done i started with me hair at chin length and just the top hair no sides and the issue i have are my tips i saw your video on blunted tips and you had said young dreads wont hold the blunted tips so my question is what should i do about my tips? should i just leave them alone or?
how much shorter did it make it
how much shorter did it make it
+Gage Wyatt what do you mean !?
I have my hair parted on the left because of my side fringe (which is more or less the same length as my hair now) and I was just wondering if it's better to have it parted in the middle for dreads?
Sebastian Moran Most people choose not to section their dreadlocks along a part line because it can lead to...well... a thick part line between the dreadlocks which doesn't usually look all that great.
@Lazy Dreads: So, you would recommend that I don't do anything with it?
I would recommend sectioning the hair the way that you want the dreadlocks to be sized and positioned and not look to work around the part line unless that's specifically the way you want them to form.
I work a job where I need to have my hair up...can I tie my hair up while starting out or will this delay the process?
Technically it's better for them to be down, rather than up, but they can be tied back if they need to be - they'll survive.
Hi LazyDreads! Not sure if you will see this comment, but I’ve started washing my hair with DollyLocks in preparation for my dreads.. However, I’ve run into a little problem where it seems like even right after I wash my hair, it feels a bit oily. I don’t use very much of the shampoo at all and I had been washing my hair about 2-3 times a week before I even switched to this new residue free shampoo (same amount that I’m washing now & plan to when I make my dreads). So I guess my question is I’m not really sure if I should keep trying with this shampoo and see if my hair “gets used to it” and stops ending up so oily feeling right after I wash it, or if I should try out a new one? It’s been about 8 washes with this shampoo and I haven’t noticed any changes yet. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you!
I was just wondering, which way of creating dreads is most simplest and least complicated/least steps into it?
The neglect method. There are no steps to it. You just stop brushing and conditioning your hair.
So my hairs about 5inches im roughly guessing but to get natural dreads what are some does and donts? Also does it look any different than the other ways of getting dreds?
Natural dreadlocks can look very different to other methods. With natural dreadlocks you have little to no control over where the dreadlocks are going to form or what size they're going to be. So you can end up with huge ones AND tiny ones.
Dos and don'ts. Do keep them clean, do dry them thoroughly.
Don't brush them, don't condition them, don't use a shampoo that leaves residue.
The natural method is the slowest method unless you have very long hair - you have very short hair so it will take a very long time.
Thanks for the videos, super informative! I currently have abut 18 inches of straight hair and am ready to start..but i CANNOT decide between twist and rip or backcomb..Have you ever seen results of somone doing both (ie some dreads backcombed and some twist/ripped?) I am also curious: I saw another youtube vid where the woman braided all the sections of her hair then unbraided them one by one and dreaded sections individually, over the course of several weeks. Would you reccomend this? why/why not? Thanks so much!
Over the long run you'll find very little difference between T&R and backcomb. With mature dreadlocks you would not be able to tell whether they had originally been T&R or backcomb. Personally I'd T&R longer hair.
You can braid the sections to hold them sectioned and do them one at a time if you want.. but the downside is you're going to have half braided and half baby dreadlocked hair. Personally I'd want to start them all at once - or at least all within a couple of days of each other because you ideally need to wait at least 5 days before you wash them for the first time... and that's 5 days from the last created dreadlock.
Ok great, thanks heaps:)
You're welcome :)
Are young dreads necessarily going to be sticking up at the 1 week ?
Igor Tiburzio Not necessarily.
Hi, I am planning on getting dreadlocks can I use a shower cap to prevent my hair from getting wet so that I can still clean the rest of myself.
So, my fringe is about 6-8 inches, and the neck part about 13-14 inches. I'm thinking about doing it with the backcombing method (at a professional salon). But as the're away atm, and doesn't get back until august (5 month) i guess it'll grow a bit more.
Anyway, what I'm mostly intrested interested in is a bit bigger/fatter dreads. Is that possible right from the start, or is it going do be hard to do so with that kind of lenght?
bigger sections make fatter dreads, the caveat being less dreads overall. I started with smaller (skinnier) sections, I wish I had done bigger dreads now.
So, i'm planing to get dreads with the twist and rip method. I have about 40-50 cm long hair(i think thats about 15-16 inches). My hair is kind of frissy and easily knotts together on it's own. So... how short will my dreads be then? Cause I'm looking to get long and quite thin dreads. And also, just love your dreads and your vids man!
Hello. It's not really possible to say for certain how much hair length is going to be lost. It depends on a number of things like hair length, hair type, hair thickness, how thick you make the dreadlocks and what method you use... so the amount of shrinkage people get is all over the place. Worst case they lose 1/2 of the length but normally it's more like 1/3 of the length is lost.
I want dreads too, I made one yesterday and combed then (I hope I spelled right) too see how it is and it's nice
Can you start dreads if you have a few layers in your hair? Or should I wait for them to grow out?
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I started trying to get high top dreads 2 days ago and they're slowly forming although I don't fully have them should I still wash my hair with soap and a sponge or just use shampoo only?
-also can I get dreads by rubbing my hair in a circle with just a towel
please answer
Currently I am growing my hair out because I wanted to, but now I've decided to dread my hair the natural way(currently my hair isn't quite long enough to dread/my desired length i wanted before i wanted dreads) I already dont condition my hair but once i start my natural journey i was wandering when i should switch to a residue free shampoo, as soon as i stop brushing? Thanks in advance, and as always love watching your videos!
Basshead215 You should switch what you wash the hair with as early as you can.
Does clarifying shampoo count as non residue shampoo?
hey i have a couple of questions (1)how long does your hair have to be to get natural dreads? (2)do you have to use that special shampoo you talk about in this video if you want natural dreads if so were would i get it from (3) does your hair have to be thick to get dreads (4) i haven't used conditioner or shampoo in about 2 or 3 months because i want natural dreads am i doing the right thing ? thankyou :)
1) For neglect you don't need a specific length. Short hair won't do a whole lot / the longer the better, but once you've decided to start.. you just start regardless of length
2) Yes you still need a residue free shampoo - buy it online.
3) Your hair does not have to be thick, but thin hair will produce thinner, fewer dreadlocks.
4) I don't recommend stopping shampooing.
Natural / Neglect / Freeform Dreadlocks Information
I was not aware! I'm not so sure - but then again I don't recognise myself in my own videos either, so I'm not the best judge!
I want to prepare my hair in the best possible way...start them off right! I know I should use natural shampoo with no conditioner in the weeks/days prior. I have searched for weeks already, not knowing exactly which shampoo to use. As I shop for one, I turn the bottle over and there is a list of ingredients a mile long! I don't want to order a shampoo; I want to find one I can buy over the counter. At this point, I have taken so long just to find a shampoo to prepare my hair, that I could have been getting used to my dreads by now. A friend suggested I use dishwashing liquid...thoughts?
I have relatively short terminal length (around 8-10 inches) for my hair. Will that make any difference in the long run or will it just seem longer for my dreadlocks to grow further?
The dreadlocks will grow out longer than the terminal length.
Lazy Dreads Outstanding! Thank you.
Would the process be any different if I had my hair down to my waist?
Powerful Pete The preparation wouldn't be too much different - you'd still want to make sure you've tried out some shampoos to find one that works and that you've gotten your hair used to it and a more relaxed washing routine. Whether you back off on the conditioner so early will depend on how able you are to keep your hair brushed - though the importance of that will depend on what method you ultimately end up using.
Lazy Dreads I have found that residue-free shampoo, at least the only kind available, is quite expensive. Could I wash my hair with regular shampoo and then use a homemade vinegar solution to remove the residue instead?
You can try and do that if you like.. but personally I find that having a shampoo that works is one of the most important things to have - Residue is not pleasant.
Well limited budget and everything.
The shampoo might cost more, but it'll last a while... I buy 2 bottles per year. Considering how much would be spent if I had normal hair buying shampoos, conditioners and hair cuts..
When you say wash every 2-3 days does that mean only use shampoo every 2-3 days or only take a shower every 2-3 days?
Isaac James Wash the hair every 2-3 days... shower whenever you want.