Today, I was planning out my backcomb dreads that will be put in on Saturday, I had one put in professionally today just to see how it will go and I started with about 6 inches of curly hair, it turned into a little less than four inches of hair but a pretty sick babydread.
Thanks alot for these videos, they are so helpful. I sectioned my own hair, it was difficult. I made my sections big because I wanted bigger dreads, but i didnt expect them to become so fluffed out and fat after i back combed them.
Also something I did not know is, even though my back comb dreadlocks were tight they mostly loosened up but stayed in section. That is one thing that I never knew but I guess it's not unusual. You don't hear much about the things that happen a week to a few months after they are done. But out of anyone else I have seen you have gotten down the half way from started to mature, better then any other.
Is it a good idea to use rubberbands on the roots? I am only 2 weeks in but I noticed a lot of my dreads have either split or mainly straightened back out. Would you recommend splitting up all these sections with rubberbands or just re-backcomb the sections that need it and continue to let it be?
Rubber bands hold things together - makes them look more "together".... but having hairs held with elastic bands is not the same as having hair held with knots. Elastics restrict movement and can rub on dreads forming weaker / thinner spots. Loose hairs can also knot over the top of them meaning they need cutting out.
How do you maintain Backcomb dreads? I have 3, 1 month old dreads and was wondering if I should backcomb periodically. If not, how can I get the little hairs back into the dread and keep the tightness.
So glad I found your channel! I have a question: Is the length most by back combing length that would be lost anyway leading to less significant loss over time or do back combed locs loose more length TIA
Is it bad or frowned upon to put your hair up after a starting method/with young dreads? If not, how long would be ok to keep your hair up in say a bun?
i used the backcomb method last month at a salon she told me i should come back in a month. i was wondering if i should go back or should i be fine just palm rolling my hair and washing it once a week.
Are you supposed to palm roll after back combing or just back comb and leave them? Also, what about maintaining and two weeks after you start them what do you do?
6 inches or more. Obviously longer hair will result in longer dreads.. but it's better to start them and wait for the hair to grow while you're locked.... rather than waiting for the hair to grow before starting them.
Once the hair is long enough, you should start. If you wait until your hair grows longer in the hope of getting longer dreadlocks... well they will be longer.. but you'll have wasted all the time in between in which the dreadlocks could have been progressing - the hair would still be growing while locked.
Lazy Dreads Like hypothetically if someone has straight hair with no waves or curliness at all, that would be a possible, pre-dread style. I hope that makes sense! :)
hey i was wondering if backcombing the ends ove already dreaded dreads is a good idea, so far i havent seen much result but have pulled alot of dead hair out of the dreads
SVCKMY DICK Backcombing is used to hold hairs in place so that they are more likely to interact with hairs within a desired section. If you try and rebackcomb hair... it's still combing and will undo any progress that is already present in the part that you brush through and simply backcomb it up like day 1 dreads. Dreadlocks that are already knotted at some point along their length do not require rebackcombing because the knotted part already holds the rest of the hairs within the section.
aye whats up man its been 2 weeks since ive had my backcombing dreads done with kinda short hair..the irl that did it is moving and busy,she said too come see her every 2 weeks,but shes busy with moving for a while what can I do too keep my baby dreads together in the meantime with this method???
Any fine-toothed metal comb will do the job, but you want to make sure that it's not at all sharp on any of the edges - it's worth spending an extra $ to get a decent comb rather than ending up with one that chews up the hair or breaks.
snoopylaydee Personally I would prefer using T&R on longer hair, but it depend on the individual, over the long term it doesn't really matter which one you use as long as whichever it is holds up long enough for them to form.
i dont want to dread all of my hair. how would you recommend, over time, keeping the dreaded hair separate from the natural hair so the natural hair doesnt start to dread itself into the dreads?
If you neglect the hair, it'll start to knot together into sections. However... once it's started to knot together... you won't be able to backcomb through it because of the knots.
hey lazydreads i have 6 inches 2 weeks dreadlocks and i started it with twist and rip do you recommend starting it again with backcomb? sorry for my english
Might sound dumb but I'm aiming for a hairstyle similar to Tim Minchin (kind of a mix between dreads and regular hair), how would I go about this? Would back combing be the healthiest/cleanest method and the easiest to wash out/remove if they look bad? Cheers :)
Luke Dehnert Tim has been asked a few times in interviews about his hair, so it's probably not too difficult to follow exactly what he does. Since the info is out there somewhere.. I just can't off the top of my head remember what he does, I wouldn't want to just guess as I might be wrong. I don't think he washes it as often as "normal", but I'm not sure whether he backcombs it - if the hair is knotty already, it becomes quite difficult to actually backcomb through.
Luke Dehnert I stand corrected as far as the backcombing goes - " I get my hair permed straight, then put a bit of muck in it, back-comb it chunky style and spray it with hairspray. After a few shows I don’t have to do anything to it; it just stays like that".
thanks man I appreciate it :) also how does sweating (due to exercise) effect how often i should wash my hair when trying to get dreads? would i need to wash it more than normal to keep it healthy and clean? cheers
Hello. I am going to do dreadlocks for a friend in a few days because his method is completly unruly and super dirty and not working. Can you tell me what would be the best method in your opinion for starting dreads with about 5" of hair? I was thinking about the back comb method but im not sure if its the best for his shorter hair.
Hey, I am looking into starting the dreadlock process in the next few months (allowing my hair to grow out a bit more first (6-8in)) I see that you recommend backcombing for shorter hair dreads so I will likely go with this method. Now you say the backcombing method is a starting method that you wait for 6-12+ months or so for the dreadlocks to form but are there scenarios that you would need to re-backcomb a dread?
Sirref If there are not enough knots initially formed the dreadlock can fall loose and wash out, in this situation the hair would need re-backcombing to ensure the hair locked up in the desired section, but other than a complete wash out you shouldn't re-backcomb.
hey man I need help what is the best method for afro like african hair does the backcomb work on this type of hair if not what is the best method thank you
+Angel Quinones I do not personally like to weigh in on which method is 'best' because each method has it's own set of advantages and disadvantages, the method which is 'best' will vary from person depending on their situation and what they want to achieve.
Kyle Stoppard It's not massively important, so there's no strict rules on it - but it is helpful - hair that's still conditioner-soft will be less likely to hold knots and therefore more likely to fall out - so backing off the conditioner beforehand can have an effect. I would say that it's more important to swap the shampoo early though, rather than just dropping the conditioner - swapping the shampoo for something dreadlock-friendly will ensure, for one, that you actually already have a shampoo ready for when it's time to wash the dreadlocks, and secondly that you're sure you've found a shampoo that works well with your hair/hair type etc.
Hi :) i have really long hair, like to the base of my back and its red too. Two questions, first is should i try and strip the colour out then dreadlock it? also because my hair is so long whats the best method Thanks x
TaraMe99 You can strip the colour if you want, it wouldn't be necessary to do so, but you may find it very time consuming to re-dye it later. With hair that long you can go for which ever method you prefer.
hey, my hairs about 6-8inches now and im about to start them, well soon. one thing that is worrying me that i ride bikes and need to wear a full face helmet, do you know of anyone or do you think this would be a problem??
Sean Penman Might have a "fun" time trying to squeeze the helmet on over them - it can be done! but you may have to get a helmet in a larger size or remove padding etc.
hey man ive been researching like crazy and watching all of your videos. ive been trying to grow my hair for dreads for months andi have about 5-6 inches of thick afro like hair im thinking about usung the backcombing method myself but in this video you say they would stick up and out but i have a labor job and have to wear a hardhat all day. how would that effect the backcombed dreads?? also what could i do to keep mynhair from getting dirty?? ive been wearing a bandana to keep it back and somewhat clean but it will still get a little dirty. please respond man id really appreciate it i dont want to mess them up. also really like your vids very informative - dante
Hi dante a Young backcomb dreads can often stick up and/or out because of how the hair is teased during the process. They are not solid - they can be laid down under a hat, it's just that at first they will often not lay flat on their own. Having them under a hat/bandana all day won't be particularly beneficial to the locking process, but that's just a balance that has to be made between what's best for the hair and what's actually practical in real life. With regards to keeping them clean you can really only go so far - covering them with a bandana etc can protect them somewhat from dust/dirt but obviously not from sweat etc. It's mainly just an annoyance while they're very young - as time goes by you'll be able to wash them at a frequency that suits you and your situation and so you'll simply be able to wash them when they get dirty should you need to.
For Caucasian hair those 3 are going to be the only methods I would recommend... ... there are some other things that can be done that are slightly different - dread perming, interlocking, crochet.
Ok so i started my locks like 4 days ago via backcomb... I kept bands in for the first two days bc i was afraid they would come out... I sprayed sea salt in my hair and it all got matted in big globs so i separated them the best i could but its hard to see a definitive pattern to it. They kinda just afro'ed out... I can still feel knots around the roots and i when i grab a hand full they separate themselves but they just look like a knotted half afro mess... It kind of looks like Claudio Sanchez from Coheed and Cambria lol but with out the wavy frizzy look.. My questions are should i wash them? If i leave them be will they still form dreads? And is it bad that the length is very knotted anymore? Thanks in advance, my anxiety is killing me bc idk whether to leave them alone or straighten it all back out and start over. Also my hair looks like yours before you dreaded it just not as thick... Same look and the ends kinda curl a lil when long. But pretty thin. And my hair is about 9 in. Long when straight
Necro666Mole When you wash it you find out whether they were started effectively or not. Washing will loosen young dreadlocks, but you'll see whether they loosen but stay separated, or loosen and turn to nothing. If they stay separated off into lumps of knotted hair - those lumps should go on to form dreadlocks... if they fall to nothing then, well, it'll still form dreadlocks naturally if you leave it long enough - but it'll need starting over if you want to keep some sort of section control.
How does the hair naturally tighten? Is there some upkeep I'm missing? Started locing my hair 2 months ago and it looks worse, and is more loose today than the first week.
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Today, I was planning out my backcomb dreads that will be put in on Saturday, I had one put in professionally today just to see how it will go and I started with about 6 inches of curly hair, it turned into a little less than four inches of hair but a pretty sick babydread.
Thanks alot for these videos, they are so helpful. I sectioned my own hair, it was difficult. I made my sections big because I wanted bigger dreads, but i didnt expect them to become so fluffed out and fat after i back combed them.
Also something I did not know is, even though my back comb dreadlocks were tight they mostly loosened up but stayed in section. That is one thing that I never knew but I guess it's not unusual. You don't hear much about the things that happen a week to a few months after they are done. But out of anyone else I have seen you have gotten down the half way from started to mature, better then any other.
soooo you only backcomb once then let them form?
back comb kicks ass .. back comb felt needle and crotchet .. worked great for us
and twist and rip combo sorry
Hey, Quick Question: Which would you recommend (Backcomb or Twist and Rip) for shoulder length fine hair?
Thanks
How do you do new growth with dreads made by back comb?
Can u use a louse comb?
''I would not recommend doing it yourself..''
I did everything myself and I am pretty proud of my creation! :D
I used a lice comb from the drug store to back comb my daughter's hair. Pretty amazing. The teeth are metal and really close together
ben shyrigh oh
Is it a good idea to use rubberbands on the roots? I am only 2 weeks in but I noticed a lot of my dreads have either split or mainly straightened back out. Would you recommend splitting up all these sections with rubberbands or just re-backcomb the sections that need it and continue to let it be?
Rubber bands hold things together - makes them look more "together".... but having hairs held with elastic bands is not the same as having hair held with knots. Elastics restrict movement and can rub on dreads forming weaker / thinner spots. Loose hairs can also knot over the top of them meaning they need cutting out.
How do you maintain Backcomb dreads? I have 3, 1 month old dreads and was wondering if I should backcomb periodically. If not, how can I get the little hairs back into the dread and keep the tightness.
Can you do braids information please!!
how long after i get the dreadlocks back combed in should i wait to wash it
What about backcombing as weekly maintaining! ?
So glad I found your channel!
I have a question:
Is the length most by back combing length that would be lost anyway leading to less significant loss over time or do back combed locs loose more length
TIA
Is it bad or frowned upon to put your hair up after a starting method/with young dreads? If not, how long would be ok to keep your hair up in say a bun?
You can definitely put your back combed dreads up in a bun! Just don't leave them up in a bun all day so they can move around and get locked up :)
i used the backcomb method last month at a salon she told me i should come back in a month. i was wondering if i should go back or should i be fine just palm rolling my hair and washing it once a week.
Once they've been started they'll be fine on their own :)
Lazy Dreads
thanks for the quick response.
I want them to stick up lol my question is that my hair is up to my lips so idk if I should start now or wait a little bit longer :) thank you
Are you supposed to palm roll after back combing or just back comb and leave them? Also, what about maintaining and two weeks after you start them what do you do?
What's a good hair length for this method? Considering the shrinkage on day 1 lol
6 inches or more. Obviously longer hair will result in longer dreads.. but it's better to start them and wait for the hair to grow while you're locked.... rather than waiting for the hair to grow before starting them.
Lazy Dreads why is that? i have about 5 inches right now and i need to know whether i should wait until it gets longer or dread it now...
Once the hair is long enough, you should start. If you wait until your hair grows longer in the hope of getting longer dreadlocks... well they will be longer.. but you'll have wasted all the time in between in which the dreadlocks could have been progressing - the hair would still be growing while locked.
thanks man, love the videos keep it up!
Can I start at the root using the back comb method and then T&R the rest? I have thick, wavy hair.
Elena Marie Nieman Yes, it is possible to do that.
Are there any methods you'd recommend, ones that would work better for someone's pre-dread style? :)
MaccaMan08 I'm not sure what is meant by "pre-dread style".
Lazy Dreads Like hypothetically if someone has straight hair with no waves or curliness at all, that would be a possible, pre-dread style. I hope that makes sense! :)
MaccaMan08 It doesn't matter if it's curly or straight.
Can this method be used for thick curly hair
Teresa Ibarra Yes.
hey i was wondering if backcombing the ends ove already dreaded dreads is a good idea, so far i havent seen much result but have pulled alot of dead hair out of the dreads
SVCKMY DICK Backcombing is used to hold hairs in place so that they are more likely to interact with hairs within a desired section. If you try and rebackcomb hair... it's still combing and will undo any progress that is already present in the part that you brush through and simply backcomb it up like day 1 dreads. Dreadlocks that are already knotted at some point along their length do not require rebackcombing because the knotted part already holds the rest of the hairs within the section.
thanks bro! peace and love
aye whats up man its been 2 weeks since ive had my backcombing dreads done with kinda short hair..the irl that did it is moving and busy,she said too come see her every 2 weeks,but shes busy with moving for a while what can I do too keep my baby dreads together in the meantime with this method???
Do you recommend any particular comb for backcombing dreads??
Any fine-toothed metal comb will do the job, but you want to make sure that it's not at all sharp on any of the edges - it's worth spending an extra $ to get a decent comb rather than ending up with one that chews up the hair or breaks.
Whoops deleted that. I ask again, would running and stuff make the beggining dreadlocks come out?
Caleb Youde If they are started right then they shouldn't come out.
Lazy Dreads Cool, thanks.
if i make my dreads now,will the hair/dreads would grow in lenght?
bodylasku Yes.. the hair is always growing.
Which is the best way to dread long curly hair? I only want to do a few.
snoopylaydee Personally I would prefer using T&R on longer hair, but it depend on the individual, over the long term it doesn't really matter which one you use as long as whichever it is holds up long enough for them to form.
What do I if I have asian hair and where did you get your dreads?
When I had my dreads backcombed, they were also "neatened up" via crochet hook. Do you think that wil have a negative effect on my dreads?
It will depend on your personal preference. Some people like the crocheted look and some people don't.
Nice shirt!
i dont want to dread all of my hair. how would you recommend, over time, keeping the dreaded hair separate from the natural hair so the natural hair doesnt start to dread itself into the dreads?
allie dot To keep them from knotting into each other you will need to make sure that you're always separating the two hair types apart.
Lazy Dreads okay. thank you! your videos have been super helpful to me and i really appreciate it!
Would it be a good idea to neglect my hair for a couple of weeks before backcombing? Until i see some sectioning i can use to backcomb?
If you neglect the hair, it'll start to knot together into sections. However... once it's started to knot together... you won't be able to backcomb through it because of the knots.
hey lazydreads i have 6 inches 2 weeks dreadlocks and i started it with twist and rip do you recommend starting it again with backcomb? sorry for my english
+Rick Lopez You'd only need to start again if the dreadlocks totally fell out.
+Lazy Dreads thank you for that advice. you have awsome tutorials. im from Philippines 😁
Rick Lopez kamusta na dreads mo?
I am thinking of a rip and twist as well
Might sound dumb but I'm aiming for a hairstyle similar to Tim Minchin (kind of a mix between dreads and regular hair), how would I go about this? Would back combing be the healthiest/cleanest method and the easiest to wash out/remove if they look bad?
Cheers :)
Luke Dehnert Tim has been asked a few times in interviews about his hair, so it's probably not too difficult to follow exactly what he does. Since the info is out there somewhere.. I just can't off the top of my head remember what he does, I wouldn't want to just guess as I might be wrong. I don't think he washes it as often as "normal", but I'm not sure whether he backcombs it - if the hair is knotty already, it becomes quite difficult to actually backcomb through.
Luke Dehnert I stand corrected as far as the backcombing goes - " I get my hair permed straight, then put a bit of muck in it, back-comb it chunky style and spray it with hairspray. After a few shows I don’t have to do anything to it; it just stays like that".
thanks man I appreciate it :) also how does sweating (due to exercise) effect how often i should wash my hair when trying to get dreads? would i need to wash it more than normal to keep it healthy and clean?
cheers
Hello. I am going to do dreadlocks for a friend in a few days because his method is completly unruly and super dirty and not working. Can you tell me what would be the best method in your opinion for starting dreads with about 5" of hair? I was thinking about the back comb method but im not sure if its the best for his shorter hair.
Karisa Rowe Backcomb would be what to use on shorter hair, however I personally would not try and start them in hair that short.
5 inch backcomb will goto like a stub dread ,, wait ... grow it out
How did you do your Dreads? I'm thinking about growing my hair and making Dreads with the Twist n' Rip method. What would you advice?
Jannis de Reu Which Method I Used + More (My Dreadlocks FAQs)
Lazy Dreads Thanks for responding so quick man.
Hey, I am looking into starting the dreadlock process in the next few months (allowing my hair to grow out a bit more first (6-8in)) I see that you recommend backcombing for shorter hair dreads so I will likely go with this method. Now you say the backcombing method is a starting method that you wait for 6-12+ months or so for the dreadlocks to form but are there scenarios that you would need to re-backcomb a dread?
Sirref If there are not enough knots initially formed the dreadlock can fall loose and wash out, in this situation the hair would need re-backcombing to ensure the hair locked up in the desired section, but other than a complete wash out you shouldn't re-backcomb.
If I have dreadlocks will my big baldspots show? I have two and they're getting better but how much would they show?
+Acoya ‘Acqua’ LSS I guess it depends on the positioning of the locks. But my guess is as good as yours :)
hey man I need help what is the best method for afro like african hair does the backcomb work on this type of hair if not what is the best method thank you
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anybody help trying to dread my hair next week need answer
+Angel Quinones I do not personally like to weigh in on which method is 'best' because each method has it's own set of advantages and disadvantages, the method which is 'best' will vary from person depending on their situation and what they want to achieve.
How long should I only shampoo my hair for, before beginning back combing? Is it important?
Kyle Stoppard It's not massively important, so there's no strict rules on it - but it is helpful - hair that's still conditioner-soft will be less likely to hold knots and therefore more likely to fall out - so backing off the conditioner beforehand can have an effect. I would say that it's more important to swap the shampoo early though, rather than just dropping the conditioner - swapping the shampoo for something dreadlock-friendly will ensure, for one, that you actually already have a shampoo ready for when it's time to wash the dreadlocks, and secondly that you're sure you've found a shampoo that works well with your hair/hair type etc.
Okay, thanks a lot for the reply! Just wondering if you have any shampoo to recommend?
Hey ny hair is very curly and i want to start making dreadlocks‚is it going to be a problem? Is it going to be different than if i had smooth hair?
444ranger444 It won't be a problem.
Hi :) i have really long hair, like to the base of my back and its red too. Two questions, first is should i try and strip the colour out then dreadlock it? also because my hair is so long whats the best method
Thanks x
TaraMe99 You can strip the colour if you want, it wouldn't be necessary to do so, but you may find it very time consuming to re-dye it later. With hair that long you can go for which ever method you prefer.
Ok so i have been washing my hair with the dreadlock shampoo for about three weeks how much longer should i wait to start my backcombing dreads??
Bob The Bulider You can start.
Alright thanks man
I'm going to do this method but no one will help me so I guess I have to try to do it myself
I'm having to do same, how did you do
hey, my hairs about 6-8inches now and im about to start them, well soon. one thing that is worrying me that i ride bikes and need to wear a full face helmet, do you know of anyone or do you think this would be a problem??
Sean Penman Might have a "fun" time trying to squeeze the helmet on over them - it can be done! but you may have to get a helmet in a larger size or remove padding etc.
You are so cute. 😃 I can't wait to get my dreads started with your help. Do you live in ireland? If not, where are you from?
Amy Kaser I live in England.
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hey man ive been researching like crazy and watching all of your videos. ive been trying to grow my hair for dreads for months andi have about 5-6 inches of thick afro like hair im thinking about usung the backcombing method myself but in this video you say they would stick up and out but i have a labor job and have to wear a hardhat all day. how would that effect the backcombed dreads?? also what could i do to keep mynhair from getting dirty?? ive been wearing a bandana to keep it back and somewhat clean but it will still get a little dirty. please respond man id really appreciate it i dont want to mess them up. also really like your vids very informative - dante
Hi dante a Young backcomb dreads can often stick up and/or out because of how the hair is teased during the process. They are not solid - they can be laid down under a hat, it's just that at first they will often not lay flat on their own. Having them under a hat/bandana all day won't be particularly beneficial to the locking process, but that's just a balance that has to be made between what's best for the hair and what's actually practical in real life.
With regards to keeping them clean you can really only go so far - covering them with a bandana etc can protect them somewhat from dust/dirt but obviously not from sweat etc. It's mainly just an annoyance while they're very young - as time goes by you'll be able to wash them at a frequency that suits you and your situation and so you'll simply be able to wash them when they get dirty should you need to.
thanks a lot man!!!
Besides neglect...twist and rip...and back combing...what ways can you make dreads?
For Caucasian hair those 3 are going to be the only methods I would recommend...
... there are some other things that can be done that are slightly different - dread perming, interlocking, crochet.
Ok so i started my locks like 4 days ago via backcomb... I kept bands in for the first two days bc i was afraid they would come out... I sprayed sea salt in my hair and it all got matted in big globs so i separated them the best i could but its hard to see a definitive pattern to it. They kinda just afro'ed out... I can still feel knots around the roots and i when i grab a hand full they separate themselves but they just look like a knotted half afro mess... It kind of looks like Claudio Sanchez from Coheed and Cambria lol but with out the wavy frizzy look.. My questions are should i wash them? If i leave them be will they still form dreads? And is it bad that the length is very knotted anymore? Thanks in advance, my anxiety is killing me bc idk whether to leave them alone or straighten it all back out and start over. Also my hair looks like yours before you dreaded it just not as thick... Same look and the ends kinda curl a lil when long. But pretty thin. And my hair is about 9 in. Long when straight
Necro666Mole When you wash it you find out whether they were started effectively or not. Washing will loosen young dreadlocks, but you'll see whether they loosen but stay separated, or loosen and turn to nothing. If they stay separated off into lumps of knotted hair - those lumps should go on to form dreadlocks... if they fall to nothing then, well, it'll still form dreadlocks naturally if you leave it long enough - but it'll need starting over if you want to keep some sort of section control.
Thanks for the input... Nice vids btw
I have that shirt! Twinners (:
Is that the same shirt you wore when you were 15? Haha awesome!
+Raigen Huss Yup... it's gone now though... totally fell apart!
+Lazy Dreads That happens lol I have an old Simon and Garfunkel shirt that did the same
bruh I can't thank u enough 😂😂
If any one is watching this in north amaica walmart id cheaper then going to the pet store for about half the price
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My mom is helpin me yahhhh
I see no con. * shrugs, touching the new baby dreadlocks with shoulders *
The only reason i can't like this video is that it is currently at 420 likes. I can't ruin a good thing
haha you said shrinkage. lol
I have a whole video about shrinkage where I say it many times ^^
How does the hair naturally tighten? Is there some upkeep I'm missing? Started locing my hair 2 months ago and it looks worse, and is more loose today than the first week.