Considering Starting Dreadlocks?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Thinking about starting dreadlocks but still trying to decide whether they are right for you? Check out the pros & cons here!
Preparing For Dreads: • Prepare For Starting D...
Starting Dreadlocks: • DREADLOCKS STARTING ME...
Sectioned Vs Unsectioned: • SECTIONED VS UNSECTION...
Salon Vs Homemade: • Salon Vs Homemade Drea...
Required Hair Length: • Hair Length For Dreadl...
Washing Dreadlocks: • How To Wash Dreadlocks!
Dreadlocks Sectioning: • DREADLOCKS SECTIONING ...
Dreadlocks Shrinkage: • DREADLOCKS GROWTH & SH...
Backcomb Tutorial: • How To Make Dreadlocks...
Twist & Rip Tutorial: • How To Make Dreadlocks...
Dreadlocks, to begin with, can be a lot of work. They're going to do what they want to do and if you try and fight them, well... good luck with that. I'll elaborate - every set of dreadlocks is different, you can get dreadlocks, but you cannot get dreadlocks identical to a musicians, celebrities or friends set. It's just not possible. Everyone has different coloured hair, different thickness, curly, straight etc etc. You have some control over how fat they're going to become if you start with a method other than the neglect method. (If you go neglect then the only thing you can do as far as shaping them is ripping the strands apart to stop huge dreads forming). So, you know you don't have as much control over them as 'normal' hairstyles, as they're going to lock and grow however gravity and various frictions deem fitting.
After you've started they are going to be MESSY. 'Tidy' tight dreadlocks take time to acquire and I mean TIME. On average you're going to be looking at an easy 1 year+ before the locks start to mature and knot/lock up by themselves. The only thing I can recommend here is to grit your teeth and bear it. You can wear hats, use headbands or tie them back (if they're long enough), but you won't be able to escape the fact that you've got loose hairs, tips and roots and that there isn't a huge amount you can do about it. See my Loose Hair, Roots and Tips post for more information on this. So yes for the first year to year and half you're going to have a bit of a birds nest / rats tails, BUT once they start to mature and lock up, well then you can relax a little because your patience will have paid off and they will only continue to mature and tighten more and more!
They take a long time to dry. Each dread is like a little sponge and so they soak up water and cleaning them will involve squeezing them out and drying will also require more of this. The dry time is also obviously much longer than with normal hair. How long depends on the thickness, length and maturity of the dreads. More on washing and drying HERE.
Dreadlocks can also affect some hobbies and activities. More info on that HERE.
But..... dreadlocks really are a get up and go hair style, the extra time lost in washing and drying is more than clawed back when you consider the hair doesn't need brushing, straightening, conditioning.... you get out of bed in the morning and it's good to go. When they're young and messy you can just tie them up (if they're long enough you can tie them back with themselves!) and get on with your day.
Dreadlocks are a fun process, there are active online communities full of like minded dreadlocked people. Unlike with most things you do to your hair dreadlocks don't wash out and once they've gotten going they just get better and better, so you can make picture timelines and really see how they're progressing, getting stronger and longer.
Once you've got dreads they're cheaper than 'most' other hair styles. You buy just one shampoo or soap or bicarb... or whatever you choose to wash with and that's pretty much it. No expensive shampoo and conditioner combos. No expensive trips to the hair salon etc. Once the dreadlocks are left to mature they will do their own roots and tips and will lock in the loose hair by themselves, completely free.
Also, to set your mind at ease - dreadlocks don't attract bugs like some myths would suggest. They aren't inherently dirty (they're as clean as you make them). You CAN remove them without shaving your head.
Other things to consider are the various negative and usually false stereotypes that accompany dreadlocks which get tiresome: No I'm not homeless, I probably wash my hair more often than most, I definitely shower as often as anyone else, I don't listen to reggae, I'm not a stoner, I'm not uneducated - working towards a Physics degree, etc etc, you get the picture.
Still interested?! continue onwards to the Starting Dreadlocks section to choose the method of starting dreadlocks that suits you best and the Preparing for dreads section to get your head and hair ready for dreads!
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I watched your entire video and I still want them...#1 reason I hate brushing my hair and they look kool 😊
I can totally empathize. I'm so sick of my shedding that I'm either going to lock it up, or shave it again. I've had a shaved head before, but never 'locks.
Well you ain’t black so stfu
Soo dreads are like kids when there young they or really messy but as they get get older the get better
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korynnininm dreads are like kids, people get them when there’re lazy
No, it’s called “growing up”
@@seedysloth8015 haha then why watch dread videos ? 😂😂
korynnininm yes
As a fellow dreaded person, I can definitely say you've done a wonderful job with this video. I'm almost 11 months in (neglect method) and I've received a lot of negative comments, especially from those who think dreadlocks aren't for people of my skin colour. But, that's a whole new ball game.
Very good video, great advice for newcomers
so when it comes to the neglect method what was your process
I was considering dreads, but I only have about six inches of free hair. I'll wait until I have atleast ten. You definitely didn't scare me off them, this is all great information. Cheers.
I watched this video about a year ago around this time and before that i had no interest of dreadlocks. I don't know why you put such an impression on me but you did. after this video i was fascinated with the idea of dreadlocks and watched all of your other videos. i watched plenty of timeline videos and it was all i thought about. Before when i thought of dreadlocks i thought they were dirty and too messy looking but after researching them i decided i wanted them too. My hair is pretty long and it goes all the way to my waist so i had no problem with hair length. i knew how to make a dreadlock from the twist and rip method since i made one dread in the back underneath that I've had since July so its around 6 months old now. Finally after a whole year and plenty of convincing my mom, I've had twist and rip dreads for 2 months now and i couldn't be more happy with them. i can't wait to see them form over the years :D.
That's dope AF how are they doing?
They're doing pretty good :) it will be 4 months in about a week. I'm really starting to get the loops EVERYWHERE :D
(p.s fallout 4 is my obsession right now)
That Bethesda Guy lol do it! It's pretty cool that i dont have to do anything with my hair except keep them seperated. You get plenty attention from it though, good and bad.
Evangeline Brooks Yeah that's the thing I'm scared of 😒 maybe when I graduate and don't have to see pple often.
+That Bethesda Guy im a senior in high school this year and i mostly get complements from others. its funny bc it's always in the bathroom lol. But seriously it shouldnt matter what others think expecially if it means something to you. Is it a crime to have a different hairstyle?
Take a shot every time he says process lol
your eyebrows are perfect oh my
Thank you for having one of the only videos that actually educates the pros and cons of dreadlocks!! Definitely needed to know this before starting
That's crazy. Def explained the natural process that I was unsure about. I thought I was a weirdo cuz my hair naturally clumps together so well if I just wash and let it dry! Good video! Thanx!
Thank you for this awesome video! It is by far the most informative, and realistic one. I've watched so many of your vieos just last night. I have been contemplating starting dreadlocks for years, and I've finally decided to take the plunge. :D
I have wanted dreads for over a year now and I have s een milions of articles and video's saying it is a lot of work and I still want them. Im prepared to put some more effort into it than regular hair. Next week im going to get them and im so excited about it!
THANKS SO MUCH MAN ,YOU ANSWERD ALL OF MY QUESTIONS , STARTED MY DREADS 3 MONTHS AGO AND I BEGAN TO WONDER WHY THEY HAD NOT LOCKED YET , I DID NOT KNOW IT TOOK THAT LONG
Only video I could find that told me what I'm getting myself into. Thank youuu!
MsNobodie Always happy to be able to help! :)
I have been considering dreads for quite some time now, and after seeing this I want them even MORE, thanks for sharing this with us.
Thank you for all your advice! I watched many of your videos before I decided to start my dreadlocks. Now I finally did it and I'm so happy about them! Thank you for this channel and sharing all your experience :)
Seriously thank you so much for this video. It was very informal and I really appreciate your honesty throughout it. I'm starting my dreads today and watching this makes me much more comfortable with the whole process. So again, thank you. I hope you're having an amazing day/night.
I considered getting dreadlocks for years. I'd still love to have them but just don't know if I'm ready for the commitment and time it will take, also, my hair is far too short.
I do however watch all your videos for the sheer attractiveness you exude.
Cheers!
Hey dude, you have intrigued me even more to work for dreadlocks! O once I start 'em I know who's videos to watch. Thanks a bunch!
Tyler Keemann Glad to be of assistance!
I'm going for it. Thanks for the wisdom.
I have wanted dreads for probably ten years or longer I just didnt know much about them. Your video is very informative. Thank you! I had no idea that you couldn't have dreads instantly. I had heard that you basically had to wait until it all knotted up But I still assumed there was some way to do it instantly.
Thank you for the useful information. I'm on my beginning journey, so this video is much appreciated. You have some pretty amazing dreads...peace, love, and light :)
Sugar Magnolia Glad to be of assistance!
Finally someone well informed about the subject.. I nodded all along the video! Well done :) When people ask me about getting dreads I say they're like babies, they need time and patience to grow and prosper :)
how do you start when you have thin but long hair i want dreadlocks.
Jack Beltran
check out yarn dread locks if you hair is to thin. Wool yarn I guess locks to hair.
Jack Beltran I have really thin hair, I just made the sections thinner, and you gotta be prepared to not have a hundred dreads, hehe! They will become thicker after a while, so the whole look will be that you have thicker hair than you really do:)
This has made me re think and I'm now going to just try out some wool roving dreads first as I can't part with my lengths just yet. Thank you for your honest advice as its enabled me to make the best informed decision for my self and wool roving is the way forward for now. Thanks again :) Xx
@Nikša Glavaš Dreadlocks will always be shorter than the hair you start out with. How much shorter is impossible to say as there are many factors at play, but expect to lose around a 1/3 or so.
Also your Google+ settings are set to not allow people from outside your circle to directly reply to your posts.
I still want them. This video was very helpful thank you so much.
I want dreads so bad, but my mum won't let me get them and my friends would hate me. Also, great video and your dreads look great :)
Your friends are so little minded
You don’t have friends if they dislike you because of your hair. Do what makes you happy. Get real friends
Justin Winn I agree
Friends? If they hate you because of your hair then you should drop them 💯
I'm 13 and I want to get dreds, so I'm gonna watch most of your videos! You earned a sub
this was a good video thank you it gave me some of the info that i had been looking for but could not find :)
Finally putting dreads back in after three years ago when I cut them out. Super excited to have them back soon even when my hair is starting to try and naturally dread. But it's always nice to refresh myself on the process of dreads after so long :)
@Michelle Jores - can't reply to you directly because your google+ settings to not allow replies.
The minimum recommend started length isn't to do with shrinkage, it's to do with getting enough knots into the hair. The longer the hair you start with, the more twist and rip or backcomb knots you are able to create. If you have less than 6 inches of hair you really cannot create that many knots which therefore increases the likelihood that they will just wash out.
this is true. i did my hair at 6 inches and it was hell. luckily i have really curly hair so most of em them made it. but i recommend waiting
my hair is now 13 cm can i start now its almost 6 inches just 2 cm less
and i skate and sweat everyday will it make my process slow or it is an advantage for me
I just would try to not be that active the first week as that is when they are knotting up and you dont wash your hair as much to encourage the knots. Basically clean hair knots up better.
There’s a thing called crochet hooking which is instant dreadlocks. But I don’t know if that was a thing 6 years ago?
Hey man! Great video. I've got dreads that are about 5 months old and I watched this video and it actually helped with my decision to use wax/gel or not. Everyone kept telling me I could and a lot of other youtubers seem to but nobody said if it actually helps lock them up faster or slower. Thank you!
Im 13 and my hair is 2 inches, I really want dreads but im gonna wait until my hair gets longer
do you have dreads now :p ?
im 18 and i dont think im ready for dreads but i will definitely get some when my hair grows out
Love your videos, I made my first few dreadlocks a few days ago and will be doing some more, I love the look of them and can't wait! Thank you for your information :)
I've known all this already and none of it scares me I'm pretty okay with literally everything
I'm just worried I'll miss my normal hair
i love how reactive you are with your viewers, defiantly thinking of getting dreads I just need my hair to grow a bit more (currently at 10 inches long)
You're so cute! :-)
Too bad I could never get dreads because my hair is too short and never grows past my shoulders, great video anyways!
Thanks for the info, I thought for a moment that I had to keep to go over my dreads with the crochet.
I think you should mention that what you are saying is aimed towards non-afro hair.
burningdiamond I have Afro-textured hair and some of this applies to our hair, the stereotypes part (for us, add in some people think black men with locs are criminals, black women with locs are lesbians), the get up and go part applies to blacks who only seperate. But yeah those with Afro-textured manicured salon, palm-roll every 3 weeks or more, or they latch every month or two. Doing it more often than that causes thinning. Personally, I only seperate.
Very informative! Now digesting! :)
Helpful for peeps like me who's been strolling around channels nearly a month to know and get info as much as I can before being one of the few(fingers crossed). Appreciate your videos. Thanks!
Considering starting #dreadlocks this New Year?
Yes! And this video helped haha thanks!
This year I will start locking thanks to you
Got mine a week ago! Your videos helped me decide to get them!
im saving up to get them done professionally :)
***** about a week ago
The ultimate beginners guide and great for educating people in general!
Considering starting #dreadlocks this summer? Here's what you need to know.
I've been wanting dreads for almost a year now, and have just now finally convinced my parents to let me get them, which is a shame because if I had put the knots in when I first wanted them they would be almost mature now. But hey, better late than never.
Aburnkatoo McDooDoo I am considering dreads but my hair is straight and it just comes to eye level. Please help!!! Also I am white
You will likely need to grow your hair longer.
I habe scalp problems. Can I get dreads anyway? I need to oil my scalp on a regular base.
Growing dreadlocks will probably not make the scalp problems any better and it limits your choice of soaps and shampoos. I would try out some dreadlock shampoo options to see how they work out for you.
While oils can be added to dreadlocks for various reasons ranging from scent to helping to trap moisture, it's a balance. Oil should only be added if the hair requires it - if you're needing to add oils all the time then you may quickly find the dreadlocks becoming too oily at the roots to lock as they should.
That is a great point. Thank you. I will deffentliy be getting them. Just a matter of growing my hair now.
Want dreads so bad
I am considering getting dreadlocks. This video was very informative. Thank you
'When I first got dreadlocks they were only down to here.'
*gestures to his entire head
Your dreads straight up ROCK dude. Thanks for sharing.
You're cute.
Really cute.
Faith Rodriguez Many thanks :)
Lazy Dreads 3 yrs later and still cute.
@@samanthabahadoor8696 2 years later cute
I'm starting the freeform method so I'm carrying on watching your 2nd video. Thanks great vid bruh.
can i have dreadlocks alongside normal hair? i only want a few random ones dotted around or underneath. is that possible or should i just not?
Just dont since you only want a few
+DrivenbyKicks or they can do what they want because it's their body.
+Damian Franzen She asked and he just answered so yeah
You definitely can! I have a friend who has four dreads scattered throughout her naturally straight hair. You can have one or three, or an entire head of you'd like!
People are gonna judge me and laugh at me for dreads but I won't care I love reggae and I wanna show some love
hey man i need help how do i start
Now I'll grow my hair longer
Ive been considering dreads for like a year now, now that my hair is long enough for a pony tail, im going to do this,
Definitely got a new subscriber here. :) I'm pregnant and considering dreading up (again). I want to take advantage of all this new growth I have, and not have to go thru the hair loss post pregnancy. :)
You're dreads are seriously sweet.
When you pull a wool sweater over your head you'll notice it makes your hair all static-y and messy. Wearing a wool hat can help do the same for your loose hairs, encouraging them to knot together.
You are so beautiful 😻
OhlalaMonAmour Many thanks kind stranger!
I have been considering getting dreads for years now. Thanks for a great, informative video.
@Chelsea Forrester - your Google+ settings do not allow me to directly reply to you.
Are you asking about dreading your hair and adding extensions to that, or adding extensions to normal hair?
I didnt see what Chelsea said, but that is my question. I have thin hair, and I saw many things where people start to dread hair, and then add on extensions to that dread. I am VERY puzzled about beggining process because I honeslty do not think that my natural thin straight silky smooth hair would dread well naturally because it would end up to less than 10 dreads upon my head with thinkness of angel hair pasta to work with. My icon is an old picture, my hair is currently half way to my boobs, so yeah, 6 inches reached. CHECK! My determination to get dreads and not caring about the starting look process and people, CHECK! But my lack of knowledge about what to do with my hair, since al natualle is not an option, is holding me back. Also, where and who would do them. I do not not trust my self to paint my own nails, not along dread my hair. As much advise, and info would be simply streling:)
Hello Diana. When people extend dreadlocks, that's pretty much all they're doing - extending the dreadlocks they already have. So if you only had 10 dreadlocks (I think you'll muster up more than 10) then extensions would just make those 10 longer.
I don't really recommend extending new dreads though anyhow. That's not to say that you can't - there are plenty of people out there who will do it for you - I just don't personally recommend it. Young dreadlocks are soft and not what I would try to attach a heavy extension to so it's not really an ideal situation. It will also increase and complicated the washing and drying times.
With regards to who can do them for you. Well the extension part is slightly more complicated but the general sectioning and initial dreadlocking can be done by yourself and a friend - I don't recommend trying to do your whole head solo. Or you can enlist the help of a professional of which there are many, both salon based and people who specialise in just dreadlocks. They obviously cost more than a friend would do, but sometimes it's the better option. If you are going to get someone else to do it for you I would recommend you fully research the person, ask them questions and what they're going to do and only proceed if you are 100% confident with the methods they're going to use. For example if you were opposed to waxes and products and would suck to pay out for someone to do your hair only to then find out they're putting unwanteds on it!
Lazy Dreads When would it be a healthy period to extend dreads? Also if you extend dreads, can you de-extend them? It took me 4 years to grow about 6 inches. I plan to have my dreads in for 4 years min, but I hope for them to be longer, because I just wanna:)
diana voronina also, dread extensions, is it like they put in hair then dread
or dread the hair and then attach it
The longer the dreadlocks are in by themselves, the stronger they will be.
You can remove the extensions again later.
They can be done both ways.
This video was very helpful in my choice to get dreadlocks. Keep posting videos man!
lol u look like tarzan
Thank you so much, you seem to be the most helpful and the best on TH-cam. You've already taught me so much.
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Absolutely love your video! You have officially convinced me to lock my hair :) now just to find the time to start it lol. Thanks a million! ♡
You're welcome :) Glad to be of assistance!
I'd like to add that going to the salon too often - crocheting, latching and palm-rolling in the first year a lot - can also thin your dreadlocks and your roots.
I just got dreadlocks today in a salon and they are super messy and waxy (I might regret her using wax soon), but watching this video makes me feel TONS better about it :) So, thank you!
Well.. I wouldn't recommend the application of wax!
Yeah, I know lol. Have any suggestions for how to cope with the dreads with wax?
Unfortunately the best suggestion would have only worked if given before it was applied ^^
Hahaha, joy! Well they aren't doing too bad yet so I suppose all isn't lost :)
Fantastic vid, just the kind of info I was looking for sometimes its hard to find good info like this so thanx
The thing with people staring is that a part of becoming more happier with yourself and learning to not worry about it and the waiting time is learning patience.
you’ve helped me the most out of all the videos i’ve watched, ty so much
Your videos are great! Wish I would've found such good info about dreads when I first got started. There's so much misinformation and confusion in the internet about dreadlocks, maintaining them and whatnot.. So yeah, keep up the good work! :)
wow. love this . so helpful . you helped me start my dreads over two years ago and now I have some of the best, healthy and long locks & want to Make my own vid of my journey with them .. thank you !
Your dreads are beautiful and so are you. Thanks this helped a lot.
I would suggest taking two dreads in the spot you want a big dread and wrap the two together with string or small type of rope and leave them wrapped for a while then they will grow together or you can just let them congo or take one dread and pull it through the loose hair at the bottom of the other dread and they will congo together hope this helps good luck!
Thank you! This makes me feel a lot better!
"if you put hairs in a box where they're not moving, they're not gona knot" well i put my headphones in my pocket and they knot every time.. ;) hahah great video man! has helped me a lot, ive been thinking about getting dreads for a while now. i think im going to go for it now! love your videos!
Headphone cables do not obey known laws of physics!
Lazy Dreads true!! very true! hahah
i love you man! ive made up my mind after i graduate high shcool im starting my dreads. its my senior year and i think my hair will lock up nicely
I already have to think about showering as a depressed person. So I can't just brush them that easily. I MUST shower, so I better use that energy for things I must do, instead of optionals. I'm gonna go freeform. Thank you for the things to consider
Thank you so much for this. I've been wanting dreadlocks for years, and this has helped me realize that it's not for me ( I'm indecisive). I absolutely love them though, yours are great, and your accent too!! :D
They won't be very long, but it's up to you to decide whether they'll be long enough or not.
People who worry about attracting bugs or lice with dreadlocks, lice hate tangled hair. they like super clean, smooth hair cause its easier to move around. They also prefer to chill on your head by the roots, not at the ends or middle. There's no food there. They eat skin particles and suck blood like fleas. Hair itself doesn't serve a nutritional value for them. So don't be worried about attracting bugs with dreads unless you happen to be around someone who already has them.
I am too old for dreads and that's one reason i want them! I have always had kinky hair which curls up all too easily - when it's wet outside my hair has gone kinky again after straightening it and it drives me crazy. My Chi Gong teacher has dreads so i thought why not? Did not know anything about them at all; I thought they happened from just not combing - thanks for your knowledge.
Thank you for this. been thinking about doing dreads for a while now. Very helpful.
Thank you for putting the info in the description. Great videos.
your channel is awesome both fun to watch and educational . makes me want dreads too, they look so good on you! thanks for putting this wonderful channel out
Hi, thanks for stopping by! I'm glad you enjoy what I do! :))
I'm definitely thinking about starting dreadlocks this year, I have mixed kids hair, so really curly. I'm just going to have to wait a while because my hair is about an inch right now! But very informative video thanks man!
This video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much! The only thing I would be displeased with is the time. But, I shall have to be patient.
I'm twisting and ripping as I watch. I've been contemplating them for a while. I decided I'm doing to try one well hidden one in hopes it will help me decide. Luckily, I cut my own hair so there'll be no surprises for any hair-stylists.
Well, I watched this vid because I really want dreads! I kinda already had an idea of what to expect, especially with all the staring and stuff but I still want dreads! Subbed! You give good realistic advice bruh. :)
I started my 9 year olds. She is stoked
The ten inch bit got you an insta-sub. Thanks for the great advice and thankyou for being to the point. Listening to people talking about their day on how-to or information videos is so frustrating. :3
hey thanks man, been looking around on youtube while im doing my dreads. i got 17 figured out. you have some good insight, i was mainly concerend about washing them so it helps to know i feel the same way about washing as you do :) thanks for the education.
I've been trying to decide if I should do dreads for over 3 years now and I've finally chosen too
Thanks for the helpful video Lazy Dreads. I've considered dreads on and off for a few years, right along side growing a beard. It would seem the mental preparing is similar, especially when dealing with judgmental people. I've only shoulder length hair though, I think a little more length will be preferable.
+Dainon86 The longer the hair, the better :) All the best!
I'm almost 33 and have wanted dreads since I was 9!!! Better late than never
Very good video. I have had so many people say crazy things about dreadlocks. Thank-you so much for informing people. :)
Dude .. ur video was soo informative .. I am totally considering dreadlocks .. and u have answered so many questions tht I had about the topic .. I thnk ive pretty much made up my mind and am gna go forward with them .. thnkx so much for ur input .. it helped out alot .. much thnkx .. u fkn rock!
I wanted dreadlocks around a year ago when I started growing my hair ,is finally come back with much longer hair and I'll probably start partials , wish me luck !
Thank you for this video, it was very informative. Much more so than other videos on the topic I've found.
i dont know if they are right for me but it was very interesting watching this video! i didnt know it was such a process! love the video, going to watch more for sure~