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.
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.
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.
+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?
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
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
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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.
@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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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!
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 :)
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!
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:)
@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:)
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.
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 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!
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.
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 :)
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
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! :)
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
They normally take around 12 months to become fully formed, but the longer the hair, the faster they go. Prepare for them to halve in length, chances are they won't get that short, but it's better to be prepared. You can obviously tie dreadlocks back, I would imagine since you have such long hair you'll have no problem getting them pulled back so as long as there are no specific rules regarding how your hair must be for ballet....
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
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~
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.
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 !
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.
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.
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'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!
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.
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
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!
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'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.
"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!
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!
youre so cool wowow i love it when people know what theyre talking about (that sounds really sarcastic its not i promise youre really rad) i would totally get dreads but im too lazy to grow out my hair lmao but girls with dreads hella hot and dreads themselves are so interesting to learn about great video holla
Well my dreads are formed from over 6 years of unmaintained new-growth, none of the dreadlock that I originally started is left, I cut it all off.. so I'm not sure a hairdresser will really be able to help you there. You can start them with any method and if you leave them alone long enough they'll turn out like mine.
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!
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
korynnininm tomb🐔🦆🐦🐦🐦🦅🦉🦅🐧🐧🐵🐺🐛🐺🦋🐼🐼🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🏖🏝
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
Thinking about starting #dreadlocks?
Here's what you need to consider :)
dreadlocks pros & cons:
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?
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
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
Take a shot every time he says process lol
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
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!
your eyebrows are perfect oh my
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.
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!
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.
Only video I could find that told me what I'm getting myself into. Thank youuu!
MsNobodie Always happy to be able to help! :)
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 :)
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!
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.
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!
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.
I'm going for it. Thanks for the wisdom.
I'm 13 and I want to get dreds, so I'm gonna watch most of your videos! You earned a sub
@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?
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.
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 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 💯
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!
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 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 :)
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
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!
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:)
I still want them. This video was very helpful thank you so much.
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
Thanks for the info, I thought for a moment that I had to keep to go over my dreads with the crochet.
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 ?
I'm starting the freeform method so I'm carrying on watching your 2nd video. Thanks great vid bruh.
@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!
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!
I am considering getting dreadlocks. This video was very informative. Thank you
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.
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 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)
Want dreads so bad
I have been considering getting dreads for years now. Thanks for a great, informative video.
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!
Your dreads straight up ROCK dude. Thanks for sharing.
'When I first got dreadlocks they were only down to here.'
*gestures to his entire head
That is a great point. Thank you. I will deffentliy be getting them. Just a matter of growing my hair now.
Now I'll grow my hair longer
The ultimate beginners guide and great for educating people in general!
lol u look like tarzan
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.
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,
You're cute.
Really cute.
Faith Rodriguez Many thanks :)
Lazy Dreads 3 yrs later and still cute.
@@samanthabahadoor8696 2 years later cute
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 :)
Thank you so much, you seem to be the most helpful and the best on RUclips. You've already taught me so much.
You are so beautiful 😻
OhlalaMonAmour Many thanks kind stranger!
im 18 and i dont think im ready for dreads but i will definitely get some when my hair grows out
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
Fantastic vid, just the kind of info I was looking for sometimes its hard to find good info like this so thanx
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! :)
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! :))
They normally take around 12 months to become fully formed, but the longer the hair, the faster they go. Prepare for them to halve in length, chances are they won't get that short, but it's better to be prepared. You can obviously tie dreadlocks back, I would imagine since you have such long hair you'll have no problem getting them pulled back so as long as there are no specific rules regarding how your hair must be for ballet....
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
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~
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.
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 !
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.
Thank you... I was considering to start doing dreadlocks... But my hair is WAY TOO SHORT to start them up... THANK YOU, REALLY!
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.
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. :)
Thank you for this. been thinking about doing dreads for a while now. Very helpful.
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!
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.
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
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 :)
I've been trying to decide if I should do dreads for over 3 years now and I've finally chosen too
Thank you for putting the info in the description. Great videos.
Your dreads are beautiful and so are you. Thanks this helped a lot.
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.
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'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.
Thank you for this video, it was very informative. Much more so than other videos on the topic I've found.
"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
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!
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
They won't be very long, but it's up to you to decide whether they'll be long enough or not.
Very good video. I have had so many people say crazy things about dreadlocks. Thank-you so much for informing people. :)
youre so cool wowow i love it when people know what theyre talking about (that sounds really sarcastic its not i promise youre really rad)
i would totally get dreads but im too lazy to grow out my hair lmao
but girls with dreads hella hot and dreads themselves are so interesting to learn about
great video holla
I'm so glad you made this video !
I wish I saw this when I started my dreads, but now I know through all your videos :)
Thanks Lazy Dreads :D
Well my dreads are formed from over 6 years of unmaintained new-growth, none of the dreadlock that I originally started is left, I cut it all off.. so I'm not sure a hairdresser will really be able to help you there. You can start them with any method and if you leave them alone long enough they'll turn out like mine.
See Lumps, Bumps and Loops video: watch?v=cKkmu9S2wq8
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!