NEW DREADS? - What To Expect!
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- Want to know what you can expect from new dreads?
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The early days, weeks, even months of having dreads can be, well, shall we say a little stressful…potentially?. But if you’re appropriately prepared and know what to expect then you can keep the stress levels to a minimum.
The exact specifics are going to vary from person to person, depending on the individual circumstances, but in general, what you can expect is some irritation and a fair amount of messiness.
I recommend relaxing your hair washing routine before starting the dreads to make the transition as easy a possible, but even then it’s going to take a little while and a few washes before your head starts to get used to the dreads. Depending on the starting method used, the scalp might be a little sore, the dreads may pull a little uncomfortably… and chances are they’re gonna be a LITTLE bit itchy as things adjust. Once you get into a regular washing rhythm, things will calm down, get more comfortable… and eventually you’ll forget what you were stressing about in the first place - it just takes some time.
Something else that takes time… and usually quite a lot of it is the maturation process. Young dreads are gonna be loose, they’re gonna be frizzy, they’re gonna be messy - those tightly locked ropes you’re after - those take months, even years to fully form. Forming dreadlocks is a process that requires time and a whole lot of patience. You can expect your roots to loosen, tips to soften and usually a whole lot of fly-aways when the dreads are young. So long as the dreads keep themselves knotted into their sections then you’ll do fine, you just need to be prepared and be patient… ignore them as best you can.
Something that's not so easy to prepare for is the attention... you're gonna get some looks and some comments... and there's not much you can do about it.
I think so long as you’ve done some research before starting your dreads and checked out some timelines to see how dreads progress then dreadlock progression is usually pretty predictable - but even with all the preparation in the world, it’s still rather different going through it for yourself. 
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reached 30 months two weeks ago or so and I've found the hardest things are giving serious answers to questions like "how do you wash your hair"... I feel obligated to give an answer like "WITH THE BLOOD OF MY NEMESIS"
Worked at a summer camp and got tired of answering the "how did you get your hair like that?" question... My answers my the end of the summer involved squirrels, electrocution and/or "I was born this way".
Megan N Stevens hahaha that's awesome xD
Samuel Baum ans "do you do this every morning?" ooooh mah gosh.
Samuel Baum i have dreads on the top only and they are short and if someone asks what i have done to my hair, i answer with : a spider fell asleep on my head and i dont want to wake it up. it always works
I had to answer this question in the first weeks about 8 times a day xd....
"Liiiiitle bit of itchiness" I scratched my scalp until it bled yesterday lmao
TwiTch felt 😂😂
me atm 😅
Mine doesnt itch at all and it feels like normal hair
Wash your hair
Me toooo
I am just starting my dread journey, and have really appreciated how blunt and honest you've always been in your videos, about the process.
Hi! I am in the process of dreading my hair. it's taking me about a week to do. already getting the "you're ruining your hair!" "you'll have to shave your head!" "dreads are dirty!" comments... but i've been embracing a more minimalist life style for a few years now and i feel dreads take me further in that direction. your videos have helped 110% at pros/cons and methods and care. i really appreciate it! your dreads are lovely! thanks for all your videos!
U do not have to shave yr head. I've had dreads 4 times for over a year an each time, with very long hair, I've combed it out. It takes a lot of patience however. And I'd suggest a product called infusium23 for the final comb. I usually start conditioning for a few weeks and then when they're loose do the final comb.
3 weeks old dreadlocks, didnt expect my hair being so fuzzy, God the fuzz
Me too!! 🤣😌😂🙃😉
2nd day and my dreads are so puffy with frizz, sore scalp etc etc
Can’t believe I almost have my dreads for 4 years now hahaha
@@Skanderbeg99 Did the fuzz got any better? I look like a crazy person and have to start a new job soon
curiousEnough hahaha, us white guys will have to deal with the fuzz, it will never be as neat as with black people. Although it gets better, as longer as your hair gets. Though you will not care after a while, dreadlocks are rock n roll after all, they do what they want
Only a couple days into my dread journey didn’t expect it to be so itchy but it’s all part of the journey
My dreads are 1 week old. I had SUPER slick & straight hair prior to my "baby dreads". The frizz is the most difficult to adjust to mainly bc my hair was SO different before. I do find the change to be an oddly refreshing experience😊 I appreciate all of yr educating videos, they have helped me a lot!
how's your hair doing?
Almost 2 months in, I had no idea the amount of research I should have done before hand. I thought it was a hairstyle, not a lifestyle I was getting into. I have curly thick Latin hair, so I actually have less frizz than before the dreads; really curious to see what they look like in 10 months, I will do a before and after as this stage ain't pretty.
I appreciate all the info you're sharing, great stuff I hope you don't cut your dreads off. So many other RUclipsrs do that after several videos, they should just delete their channels it's demoralizing for us beginners to see so many just quit. Keep it up!
Ehhh he cut em
First month having dreads and I’m loving it. Hardest thing I would say is the odd look from people every now and then but it’s nice because it supports the idea of being different which is what most people with dreadlocks cherish anyway 🤙🏼
I've had mine about 3 weeks. What I find most challenging is looking like medusa.. They stick out eeeeverywhere 😂
So damn true...in other way I love medusa ❤️
Me too
Done mine a week and a half ago and looked like side showbob🤣 I wore a durag for bed and they have settled nice now😊
I'm stuck in my hoodie send help
@@Amused_Comfort_Inc 🤣
My dreads are 5 days old I just washed them for the first time 😂 I'm so glad I found this video I was freaking out about how mine looked
I've only my dreads for 2 weeks now but I love them! I'm digging the messiness because I know that over time they'll look so much cooler! Also love your channel! very informative thank you
Thank you! It's good to hear from someone who has been there
Getting my new dreads tomorrow! Wish me luck... I am so grateful I just happened across your channel tonight... It will certainly help me in the weeks and months to come!
Im in my first 24 hours and i can already see the craziness im about to head into. Cant wait!!
I've been growing my hair for 2years now and next month i'll finally get myself dreadlocks!!! I just want to say a big thanks to you for giving me all the important information about dreadlocks via your videos :)
Damn your channel is a lifesaver. I started my young dreads yesterday and these tips gained me some confidence and reduced stress by a lot.
I have a bad internet connection right now so this is the first time I read the transcript in the description. Thumbs up for that!
Thank you for keeping this real with us newbies. I am 24 hours in and look like 'Captain Caveman'. I love them, but will still need the support of a 'lock' family! Last night I dreamed I was sleeping on rocks!
This is awesome…I have had my dreads a little over a year and still trying to get the rest of my extensions in. You have reassured me about the messiness. I was freaking put but you have helped me ease that and I thank you
it's been 3 weeks since I've brushed my hair. I'm excited I see one forming already 😀😀😀 "i shall call u squishy 🐟" lol
Cherryka 213 make videos please I just started my dreads I need help
How are your dreads now?? I want to start mine 😁😱😁
It’s been two days for me and I have tiny knots whose names are Gary, there’s Gary 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and yeah
Boah I’m fuccin bloated😮💨
Awww man i struggled so much with the itchiness. i was going crazy. Almost cut my dreads off a few times but once i got through my first 12 Month's thing's got easier. If i would of found you from the beginning i think my itchy problems would have been easier. I found you a lil over a year ago, now thing's are completely going the right direction now. So Thank's a bunch to you
Ive been watching your videos for the last 2 years on and off an have been wanting to get dreads, now im sitting here FINALLY backcombing my hair while watching this!!!
I just turned 49 on May 3 and started my dread journey that day. I’m facing “you’re to old for dreads”. Next year I will be 50 and they will be 1.
Old folk are still on their life journey.
I'm 49 and just got dreaded last week. It's all good and life is meant to be fun and experimental
Just got new dreads yesterday, so thank you for all the great info! Looking forward to the years to come with the maturing process. :)
You my man are an angel 😇 Love the enthusiasm and directness 👌🏽. My head is sooooooo itchy haha! I knew it was coming but this is insane. So grateful of your videos that I'm working my way through.
Dude thank you so much for this information. I've watched a fair few videos and you've answered so much already. I look forward to watching a few more as I'm going to be a very young dreadhead very soon. Love you bro ty again 💚
7 months old.. the thing that I had to move past was the loopy craziness. Great advice when you said to just ignore it! that's what I have been doing, separate and ignore. embrace the looks and keep smiling! :)
So happy I found this page!!! I just started my locks about a week ago and I had all these questions. I'm going to just binge watch everything on here and if i have questions ill just link you but just wanted too give a shutout/thank you .
hi! I'm about 2 weeks in with mine, feeling a bit messy! I just wanted to let you know that your videos have been extremely helpful! I've learned alot about the dread life! thank you!
Most frustrating thing bout youngens is how they act like velcro pulling bits and pieces of whatever into them. twigs, leaves, lint, etc.
CaliSwag Scallywag i found a piece of lemon in mine after i squeezed a lemon at lunch!!!!
@@OctaviaOG 😂😂😂
Amanda McCaskill LMAO
CaliSwag Scallywag dude I feel you. It's cold out now and every time I put on my jacket the hook side of the Velcro catches it and every time I go to scratch my head the sleeve Velcro catches it. I went to remove the already caught Velcro from my loc I get the second one caught. Now I have the cuffs rolled in so it don't happen.
Trueeeee
I've just started some partial dreads and this video honestly helped me feel so much better about my dreads haha I was so insecure about how messy they are at the root. The actual dread themselves are ok and I'm ok with the little bit of loose hair but the roots look nuts when I have my hair up! So thanks for the reassurance! I'm gradually hyping myself up for making a new row!
Best decision I ever made. I'm loving seeing how each one is taking shape :)
I'm a week and a half in my dreads and this video reassured me of my worries and questions
love you dude , you're so relaxing and you make dreadlock journey not so nerve wracking lol subscribed and I don't even have dreads.. Living vicariously!
Ive had a dreadhawk in the past that I did with a combination or twist and rip and crochet method. This time around I have a full head of hair and I made the dreads with only twist and rip. Im definitely more aware of how fluffy they are this time around! Considering pulling in some of those loose hairs with my crochet hook!
Been watching your vids to prepare myself for when i get my dreads, ive been waiting and waiting for the "right time" to get them, when I realised that there is no right time, so Ive spent the last 2 days doing my dreads :D I just finished them and Im super excited for my dread journey!
I know you made alot of these videos along time ago. this one I keep when I get frustrated for encouragement. I'm a month in, thank you for your videos. very helpful!. I did not go to a salon. I done hr and hrs of research and done them my self. yours were the most helpful
I just started my journey into dreadlocks this past weekend. It's been interesting considering that I work in retail so I'm constantly working with people everyday. Definitely gotten my fair share of odd stares so far but it's not gonna discourage me!
I've been wanting dreads for some while now. I have been watching your AWESOME informational videos for almost two years now, and I have finally started my own dreadlock journey. I prepped my scalp by washing it less for over a month, and even threw away my hairbrush and only started combing with my fingers. My hair is naturally curly and a frizzy mess but it never seemed to tangle... until I started putting in a few dreads on one side of my head.
I'm now nine days in and nine dreadlocks in. I currently have to CONSTANTLY separate my natural hair from my dreads! Little sections of my natural hair that have tight curls are starting to dread at the roots. It's mildly frustrating because I'm constantly battling; I'm nervous if I just let the rest of my hair naturally dread up, I'll have oddly placed dreads and possible bald spots because of all my curly cowlicks I have!
Question: Should I continue to separate and dread my natural hair? Or just allow it to take its course?! HELP!
Thank you for reassuring me that I'm not the only one putting up with others looks & comments!
Day two of having dreads!
How has the journey been?
Day 2 for me kinda flat but not too much and tbh I’m kinda loving it
2 days in for me
you are my fave, I'm back at the beginning after my 4 month removal but it helps after having freeform dreads for 18 months
Almost 6months for me! Best advice I took was to let them do there thing!
This is how I feel about it also.
I just started my dreads last night after wanting dreads like my whole life (im 17) and the hardest part for me was just doing the twist and rip method on my own hair because id say it took around 3 hours to do all my hair and i had to take breaks because my arms got so tired and my fingers hurt, but overall worth it, im excited to see how they develop as time passes, ive binge watched your videos and theyve been super helpful thank you so much
I'm six months into freeforming have plenty of nice tight locks on the back and sides of my head. Back are way more mature then the rest but I love them and love watching them form and change
Had my dreads twisted up 2 days ago, your videos are helpful man Defo.
my dreads are at 7 1/2 months old. The hardest/best part of having dreads was everyone seeing that im not afraid to be unique
Right! I'm learning more about dreads and I'm planning on getting them soon!
I agree,it's liberating but I have at times felt self conscious! Which I was not expecting at all!, Maybe it's cos their young and I have the typical fluff and loops etc
I used to have long dreads that were 3 years old. I cut them and found out I had a lot of sand in my hair from the beach. Now I'm starting over and will definitely take care of these locks better.
Much love to you my man
i actually put 3 of my dreadlocks in today! they look pretty good so far given that i had been using the crochet method. i wasnt expecting them to turn out looking like dreads in the beginning
I JUST finished twist and rip method and my hair looks INSANE! but I love it!!!!
I love your videos so much! They're unbelievably helpful. Thank you! ^.^
I love your videos. Glad I found you. I am a newb and the hardest part is my scalp feels dirty and flaking.
Good advice as usual. Your locs are looking tops! Cheers
I was 2 months into my journey and applied to one of the better restaurants in town. I applied for a serving position but got hired as a pantry cook. I was the first "Dready" to work there, and now we have 3. Still there 3 years later. It can happen and good luck.
I've had partial Dreads (only the back of my head dreaded) for about 2 1/2 months now and have extensions. What was a really good surprise to me was that the drying of my dreads doesn't take long, they actually dry faster than my normal hair. The worst thing I still have to get used to is the management of washing partial dreads. The dreads themselves are not the problem, just that I have to wash my "normal" hair more often and thus seperate, and that it is so much more difficult to wash the normal hair. But I think partial dreads, although they're so much more difficult to handle, are the best option for anyone who isn't 100% sure if they can handle/want permanent dreads.
Perfect timing!!!
Love your videos man.
This is the first time i have dreads and after i saw one of your videose, i was totally relaxed and not worried at all. i just let my dreads do what they want to do :) thx for your advice!!
2 days in and I love my crazy dreads! Twist n rip method and started with 6 inches of length at most. They are hella frizzy though and some of my peers are trying to get me to brush them out! Locked for life though! I’ll have my dreams for ever!! I’ve been doing research for over a year and I’m committed
I started the towel rub method, in August 2021, so that I could get a freeform style dread but I wanted to give them a little kick to urge them to lock up. Anyway after only two months I have a head full of locks. Yes they are young locks but they are locks none the less so they aren't pretty but they are there and getting tighter and better looking,daily, as well.
The first 6 months with new deadlocks are the hardest. But then again it is during this period you learn a lot about yourself along with humility and patients. With my first set of dreads. I found that that my tips would not lock up regardless of what I did. About 6 months in I added extensions and my tips connected well with them. So when I made my next set of dreads, which was about 8 months later I added the extensions to keep everything locked and to give some added length to be able to get my hair up and off my neck. Dreads and desert heat don't mix well together!
4 months in thank you for all the info!!
Just had my dreads done and they are pretty short so I'm rocking the side show bob look🤣 I am loving the looks I've been getting haha
big up from urbanite productions :D
I just got mine today! They’re crazy !
your vids make me smile alot , thanks :P
At 1 month and I decided to do my locs myself so they are different sizes. Lol I did end up using wax 😔 after the first few days because there were so much lose hair and fluffy not really looking like dreadlocks. Washed at the 2 week mark and wax didn't all come out and only used water. Thank you for sharing your journey so I can learn more about taking care of my dreadlocks.
Just started my dread journey last night!!! Thank you for all the AWESOME vids!
Day #2 of dreads 😂 any tips for this newbie? I've seen most your videos! I love you man! Keep it up
7 days today!
A little bit ITCHY!
But coming around. I'm really looking forward to the journey!
it took about a year and a half for me to be comfortable with how locked my dreads were. my hair is super soft and it took forever for my dreads to actually lock
Well done for preserves ring! How are they now? I'm reserching loads.. I just feel I should have them just got to start my Journey xx
Brilliant!
You got bad ass dreads dude
Realy usefull vid. Made my dreadz about a week ago . My dreads are little ones like 1inch 2 inch , i have little ichienes , found out that making dreads with long hair can increase the scalp pain .
I am only 1 week into my Dread Journey and so far so good. My hair was waist length and I lost about 4 inches. LOL! To the "how long it takes them to dry... my hair is super thick, large curly and fine in texture. B.D. (before dreadlocks) it could take up to 12 hours for my hair to dry to the roots. Now, it only takes about 2 hours. I guess the matting, right now, affords the air to waft through... Dunno' just loving them.
I've had my dreadlocks for 5 months now and I find its hard not to reach for the crochet hook. I realised I was using it too much from research so I've completely stopped. Therefore I'm now dealing with massive amounts of loose hair and messiness. It's hard but I know in the months and years to come it will all be worth it in the end.
My dreads are one day old! I was wondering if you could do a video of palm rolling, and is it necessary in the beginning stages. If you have already done a video on it my apologies. You're awesome and thanks for all the great dread advice!
I done my dreads 2 months ago now, an am only now starting to notice a change in them, majority of my mates are rope heads. One big family we are 😂 they like to kid about how they look but give me heaps of advice as well as your videos have helped 👌
i'm freshly new to dreads. my second week.
and i just look like a palm tree with alot of messy hair.
can't wait till they really lock !
my new dreads at first were very loose at the scalp but once they started to dread at the roots I then got a few loops making my dreads look then what other anticipated and it's difficult to explain to people who aren't familiar with dreads that this happens to the best of us
The itch is out of this world
I just started my dreads today with the twist and rip method. I have straight hair. I was wondering if I have to retwist after my first wash. Thank you for your super informative videos!
Wow. I had no idea there was so much to dreads. I literally started them randomly and with no experience or idea what I was getting into! so cool. How do you have so many dreads!? My hair is pretty thick naturally but as soon as I dreaded it, it seems not full like other people's do.
hey keep up the good work I tried starting my locs this month and found that because I washed my hair everyday before locking that my hair got way greasy way fast and my locks wouldn't stay and thanks to you I found out what I need to do so that I can restart my locs
Go in and start my dreads tomorrow 🤟🤘
In my 8th month now. When I started my hair was all the way down to my hips and now it's around my collarbone. I only have like 23 to 25 dreads so they are very thick. I've always had to actually fight my hair from dreading (multiple uses of conditioner in a single wash + having to comb my hair with conditioner still in it) so they have matured at a rapid pace :D finally letting my hair do what it's always wanted and it's awesome!
I dreaded my hair last week using the twist and rip method. Followed tons of dreadlock sites, read about a lot of the upsides and ddownsides of having dreads and your videos have been nothing but great help! Thank you for the awesome content and my dreads are only like 6 days in and some of them have already begun to come of slowly and some are even getting loose. Did I twist and rip correctly and should I twist the loose ones back?
I'm on day 6 and I wash them more often and palmroll a lot and mine are forming great. I also spray with a sea salt and tea tree oil and have several essential oil sprays that help with the scalp itchyness. Im in love but my hair is curly and my new locs are wavy and curly at the ends
Ok ne week just starting after 2 years without dreads and now I'm on it again so I just loved them, nothing to apply, they were messy but so lovely and cute 😊😊😊 I'm so excited
Can't wait till mine looks like yours
I started my dreads by myself a few days ago and so far I’ve had no problems. I love the feelings so far, I love the look (knowing that they’re supposed to look like they do) and there’s been no pain! I’m getting nervous however... it’s too good to be true
Wassup man, how has your journey been so far? I did mine 2 weeks ago, I've already washed them once, but I'm afraid that some of them are washing out (2 of them are really really small but I'd say 2-3 inches long and I have really straight and soft hair). My roots on the back of my head are straight hair too (too much compared to the front ones, 1 inch of straight hair) should I worry?
Hi Chris,
My dreads are now 10 weeks old. I started with only 3 inches of hair, and I must say it is really tricky to keep dreads from unravelling when starting with such a short hair.
i did not expect them to look flat.
Question. Are there supposed to be loops at the at the roots of the new dreads? How long are the hair ties I've put in supposed to stay?
Should I be putting my fresh dreaddies up in a ponytail/bun? I don't want to stress them, but sometimes I need them out of my face.
Just completed my full head... I look like beetlegeuse! 😂🤟 Love it, rocking the wildling look 🤣
I just started my journey for the second time on July 14th of this year! My hair is definitely getting nappy and I'm pretty excited so far. My hair is pretty short, maybe like 5 inches or so, but I have curly/wavy hair and they are heavily damaged with bleach so it's sectioning and dreading pretty quickly. I am doing a neglect method, and whenever they do try to merge, I'll be separating them. Because of job situation, I'm trying to keep my hair looking neat as possible. I'll say that's my only difficulty I'm facing so far.
I've had a full hard for about 3 days and I think the only thing that I didn't really look into before starting was how messy they look as fresh dreads. Just all the little fly aways. I think other than that I had prepared a Lil bit and was used to having an irritated scalp anyway so it's not too different. Im prepared for all the looks and people assuming they know better but frankly I don't care im sooo happy I love them.
My dreads are about a month and 2 weeks old now. I started them with the twist and rip method, and my hardest thing is my roots becoming so loose. You cannot see the sectioning lines, but you couldn't really in the first place.