Freeform Dreadlocks - All you need to know!

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So I came through with the freeform dreadlocks gist. Thanks for sticking around. In this video, I answered your questions about freeform locs, dada, dreadlocks all a part of the natural hair community.
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[@charonforstygian]

I'm always excited to see videos from you. pure Chidera accent 😋. great video. lots of information for beginners and advice too. love your hair the way it is and however it turns out. dealing with the comparisons was a journey for me and still is, but gosh I love my locs. and in Nigeria, females with thicker sized locs are like a spectacle. i've gotten mixed reactions and some even go further to school me. which is just annoying. and yeah, I am getting even more and more confident. can't wait for more videos! and blog posts!☺️

[@ChideraStephen]

Yesssss Thanks honey You are a bowl of encouragement 😁😅❤️❤️

[@LovettbalngoodsLLC]

@@ChideraStephen I want to order your loc products please

[@osabuteydaniel5758]

@@ChideraStephen with free form should I bath inside my hair when bathing?

[@edifymytemple]

Technically you started as semi free form because you started from two strand twist. It's important to tell people this so they know how to actually freeform. Freeforming means to allow your locs to grow organically on it's own. No twisting, no sponge, and or coils. Just washing and allowing the locs to form on it's own. I started my freeforming locs in December.

[@ChideraStephen]

Okay congrats dear

[@arimonroe7060]

Word a lot of these people who make these videos never state that lmao I'm like damn ii

[@retiredreligion]

THANK YOU!!! I've been trying to figure it out and everyone saying " you don't do anything to your hair". like, you had to do SOMETHING to start the shit! two strand twist! got it and again, FUCKING THANK YOU FOR AN ACTUAL ANSWER!!!

[@kidnextdxxr]

1:45 she says what true freeform locking is

[@moneyracks]

Right this isn’t free form ma’am

[@khadijahlong7204]

I’ve been growing my locs for 5 years and I at times catch myself comparing my locs to other people I’m learning to just enjoy my own journey and I’m freeforming my locs ❤️ this is the best decision I’ve ever made for my hair !

[@ChideraStephen]

Yesss welcome sis

[@yuhceeofficial]

I want to lock my hair but Sars will also want to lock me...🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ChideraStephen]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣😭 I understand

[@swolsauce9923]

Biggest regret was cutting my locs. Now I’m starting over and this time using no locking gel and just lettin my hair do it’s thing.

[@ChideraStephen]

Yass boo

[@quartzzhuit]

Good😘

[@swolsauce9923]

@Chloe Great it can cause buildup, which can lead to some nasty stuff like a bad smell and even mold. It’s also extremely hard to get out of your locs. If you are going to use it, do so very sparingly.

[@Zacharias3]

I'm a semi-free former and check back here from time to time when I need remember it ok not to have those perfect-square-parts-ultra manicured locks that some opt for. Love these photos. NICE!

[@ranian7]

Thanks for this video sister. I loved it

[@user-xp3fo2it9i]

I so LOVE your videos. Amazing!😘😘😘

[@adelekeadebimpe9880]

You just gave me confidence,I have a relaxed hair yeah,but I stopped adding relaxer since 1 year and three months ago,so I started palm rolling myself around March,but anytime I put water they scatter,so I think I’m going to leave it to free form,stop combing,stop brushing and stop twisting.

[@gimbs7951]

Educative stuff. Well done, babe.

[@ChideraStephen]

Thanks a lot

[@kayg3405]

GROW YOUR DREADLOCKS. DONT BE AFRAID OF THE WOLVES-PACK. AFRICANS LIVE ONE. CONGOMAN NO GIVE UP. ONE LOVE MY DEAR. YOUR LOCKS ARE BEAUTIFUL.

[@ChideraStephen]

Ahhahaha thanks so much. I really appreciate

[@jowonah]

I’d definitely grow dreads someday. When I finally retire from exploring colors on short hair

[@ChideraStephen]

Ohh nice .. it’s a cool experience ❗️

[@emdoubleu1763]

LOL exactly what I did 😄

[@pandorapink1227]

Love the pics

[@ChideraStephen]

Thanks

[@OnyinyeUmeh]

this was so informative, I am learning the so many different ways i can go with my hair, Beautiful, just beautiful

[@ChideraStephen]

Thank you so so much I appreciate

[@OnyinyeUmeh]

@@ChideraStephen you are welcome

[@upsilon1]

Nice vid. Good info for locs from an Aficionado. ❤️

[@ChideraStephen]

Thanks dear

[@joymoses6685]

Well informed about dread Thanks you

[@ChideraStephen]

Welcome sis

[@chudemedia1]

I will grow dreads someday.. thanks for the info

[@ChideraStephen]

Thanks for watching

[@ekanemumana7964]

Great video, was looking out for a photo of my locs.

[@ChideraStephen]

Thanks babe 😌😅 Oh Damnn 😭 I used a different folder of locs for this video plus I was in a hurry 💀😭 Totally skipped my mind But that blog post I will get back to you on that 🥰

[@taylorhagler5959]

I actually wore my hair in a ponytail for a week . Took the pony out and the midles section 😊of my hair was already locing

[@angeligbafe6543]

Thank you Chidera 😁

[@ChideraStephen]

My lover

[@ElisiasEvolution]

Love this video, new sub, Im 16 months locd next week!!

[@ChideraStephen]

Welcome honey

[@kobysmultiverse.4643]

Yay🤸🏾‍♀️

[@OnlineBobbs]

I've been waiting for this. I just want mine to get doubled ASAP rn.😭😭😭😭

[@ChideraStephen]

Ahhahhhaaa It will Relax

[@isabelokafor1048]

I don't even know how many locs I have..I am freeforming and I am just leaving my loc to do its thing..I just washed my hair and stopped combing...I can see it gradually separating..I am in my 2nd month

[@ChideraStephen]

Yayyyy welcome sis, I’m freeforming too but I started with two strand twists

[@isabelokafor1048]

@@ChideraStephen sometimes I wonder if I should have started with two strand because my loc is taking soo long to form..lol it's not even up to two months but it's also tiny.

[@ChideraStephen]

Ahaha ha just be patient, it will form

[@bambusidu]

Tnk you!!

[@stevebrefo7492]

Nice video,thanks very much.

[@ChideraStephen]

Thanks

[@thermogenesis]

Two strand twist, leaving it natural my hair is still in its stages I love getting compliments it’s a lot of time and patience to let your locs form I don’t like the word dreads cause that’s the world that they gave locs to call them dreadful but locs are beautiful and it’s the culture not in to dying locs it’s not the way.. natural and not putting chemicals to rush the process just let it be free sprite that’s how I was taught..

[@IamAnakeisha_]

I always thought I alone wash my hair once a week or more. It’s my first time hearing someone say the same.

[@ChideraStephen]

Ahahah I always wash weekly 😩😩❤️

[@cwalloe1]

What about free form locks on gray hair? I have gray free form locks and would like to see others with it! Many of us have gray dreads but they look thin and discourages us, but if they free form the hair it is thicker looking!

[@moormindful]

Hey! I have salt and pepper locs 😊 I haven't updated my YT channel in a while tbh lol but I have some videos on there. I'm sure the salt and pepper / gray locs will catch love/attention soon! Right now, it's still very unique 🤎

[@nattymjay1796]

Your hair is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@seyiwilliams7487]

Very informative✅ I learnt something new and I may join the gang 🤞🏾❤️

[@ChideraStephen]

Thanks sis I appreciate

[@marvyben9686]

Now I'm tempted to grow my hair😏

[@ChideraStephen]

Hahahhah Yeye

[@kingboyd9748]

I love your video

[@kobysmultiverse.4643]

We gonna see your hair pics😍

[@ChideraStephen]

Yayyyy true

[@TheDriverpreneur]

I'm actually thinking of trying a dreadlocks

[@ChideraStephen]

You should do it It’s so cool and freeing

[@nezi6453]

I neeeeed itttt!!!!!😢🥺

[@ajtams5650]

Great video🥰

[@ChideraStephen]

❤️

[@evangelistofyhwh.]

I would love simi Freeform

[@happy_2b_nappy]

All hair locs black white yellow red blue

[@Gedenesis]

This is dope and very informative!! I had mini twists in and left them in for some timeeee yo they matured into something so beautiful 😍 I’m loving yours girl!!!

[@Gedenesis]

What made you want to freeform?

[@ChideraStephen]

Thanks a lot sis

[@ChideraStephen]

I decided to try something new I guess lol I should make a video

[@benedicta221]

hey namesake big ups on the video and thanks for spreading truths about locking of our natural hair however All types of hair will lock regardless of race... only difference will be the time at which the lock will happen and of course the curl/shape pattern that the hair lock will naturally form in take. Once again I thank you for sharing this knowledge in our country.

[@ChideraStephen]

Thanks for commenting. I really appreciate it bro. Also, White hair locks ?? Oh wow

[@benedicta221]

@@ChideraStephen yup it def does I was surprised too but if left un-manipulated for long they will eventually tangle and lock and even matt up if left un separated.

[@ChideraStephen]

Chi Nkem wow, That’s new knowledge there

[@believewomen165]

Yup, straight hair left alone to freeform will matt up, it just takes a very long time in my case. Worth it though, as I want to show respect towards the history and significance of locks. Love your videos 💛

[@vocalworldtv9106]

😱😱cool

[@stellasilver8883]

Missed u ooo

[@ChideraStephen]

Awww thanks

[@benitaiwobho6809]

Chidera it's me, I'm starting today my loc journey,

[@ChideraStephen]

Yeassssss Welcome to the gang ... feel free to ask me any questions I’m here for you WhatsApp [phone]

[@amatvshow]

Can I get this dread on relaxed hair

[@ChideraStephen]

No dear You can’t get the natural one

[@DonJCorleone]

I love your accent , very informational video 👌🏽

[@ChideraStephen]

Thank you b

[@EvehOgban]

Nice one sis.. Keep updating us🙌

[@ChideraStephen]

Thanks

[@byv2497]

How to order your oil and shampoo?

[@kingta1174]

Deraa😍😍😍

[@ChideraStephen]

Yoo b

[@margaretagyeiwaa5491]

What is the oil and moisturizer you use for the hair

[@ChideraStephen]

Water and my oil mix

[@mzIbrahim615]

I'm almost a month loc’d, honestly I don't know which type of lock I have. My loctician used her fingers to do the locking. She was about to crotchet it after when I asked, I like the way it looks now, what will happen if we don't crotchet? She said nothing it is loc’d.. Then let's leave it I said. I went to interlock it yesterday. They are thick because I love to have thick loc’s. Now watching this I think I'm freeforming yaaaay🤣.

[@voidLogicx]

DaDa is simply a slick way of calling it KAKA fyi 😂😂

[@khadijastann3132]

I need your link for your oils please.

[@decayinsilence]

🖤

[@Whatiskansolawatching]

Can one go from semi freeforming to fully freeforming? Especially someone that started with interlocking.

[@ariesmry]

Free forms are when you start your locs by allowing the hair to clump naturally. When you start from braids/twists/interlocking, even with low maintenance, the locs tend to look more manicured because of the base. But the journey isn’t about the terminology or category of your locs. The only time the type of locs you have become relevant is when you are centering your content around hair.

[@4evalocd660]

Jus beautiful I'm semiff thinking of total freeform wen I reach 5 yrs 🔒'D now jus 3yrs an 7mos 🤎🤎✌🏾✌🏾4eva🔒'D

[@ChideraStephen]

Yayyyyy that’s the vibe dear

[@normaexlore]

is mdada a bad word?

[@judahlion3330]

How long does it typically take twist to loc up?

[@chxrles3297]

about 3 months depending on your hair type

[@kobysmultiverse.4643]

Ouuuuu🤗

[@TheDriverpreneur]

My hair is very strong, I was actually born with dreads

[@ChideraStephen]

Black Hair is always strong

[@OnlineBobbs]

Is it cool tobe washed daily?

[@ChideraStephen]

Yes You can wash short ones everyday

[@donnamariadelisser8082]

Chidera my son has free form locks but it looks like a matted mess. He has black hair..hes mixed heritage. What can I do to make it look natural but not neglected ?

[@seunajijola290]

Great video 7:24 😳

[@ChideraStephen]

Seun Ajijola ahahhahah

[@runnerxc]

♥️🙌🏿♥️

[@TheDriverpreneur]

Do you have to comb the hair as it grows?

[@ChideraStephen]

No combing

[@elizabethowens8548]

Black lady magic. I humbly enter lock discovery as a 2 c 3 a hair. My hair tangles easily

[@ChideraStephen]

Awww

[@emmanuellao2675]

I started my locks with the hook .. if i let them grow freely will they be considered as freeform locks ? Like I don’t kno if choose the good start procedure pleaseee help😂

[@ChideraStephen]

Hahah yeah, you can still allow them grow freely, that’s actually fine

[@emmanuellao2675]

Chidera Stephen thank u that’s so good to know .. I can star de journey mind free now😃

[@ChideraStephen]

Haha yes

[@eneojojohn7548]

Can I get this locs on bleached hair?

[@ChideraStephen]

Is it natural ?

[@eneojojohn7548]

Yes, 100% natural. I don't use relaxer

[@gracealabi5732]

How did you unlock your hair?

[@ChideraStephen]

I didn’t

[@gracealabi5732]

@@ChideraStephen So how did you take out the locks, like take it back to your normal hair?

[@ChideraStephen]

I still have dreadlocks, I never took them out

[@covfefejenkins846]

Okay, but the images are a lot of people who have manicured locs...

[@ChideraStephen]

You clearly don’t know what freeform Locs are lol

[@daffodil4500]

I agree.. a lot of these ''free forms'' are well manicured.

[@ChideraStephen]

Well manicured ?

[@karaokelola]

Freeform locs can be neat. I saw no locs displayed that had parts - that’s the difference

[@ChideraStephen]

Ikr

[@MetalFacedGamer]

You seem to have some frustrations

[@TheDriverpreneur]

But my parents cut it off

[@ChideraStephen]

Awwww nice

[@vwiggins9797]

Did I hear someone say white people dont lock their hair? Not true. Some white people loc their hair. Do a google search

[@SYLVANUSHD]

Wetin u dy talk sef 🙄

[@ChideraStephen]

🌝

[@moneyracks]

MA’AM FREE FORM MEANS YOUR HAIR IS NOT TWISTED OR COILED! WHEN U FREE FORM THE HAIR WILL LOC ON ITS OWN, WTF ARE U TALKING ABOUT 😂😂😂

[@michaelpanagakos3826]

Actually white people can loc too, locs were first recorded in Greece actually

[@demarquezcrockett6384]

It's not gonna look like a black people

[@demarquezcrockett6384]

And our hair locs faster than there's and our look like tree's

[@khanya6919]

First recorded doesn't mean first originated there. We know how history and how these "records" people trust so much were tempered with and how a lot was ommitted. In the end, the structure of hair tells which hair type was built for locs. Actually, who really cares where locs originated?

[@jannellej7917]

Nice to see an African embarrassing her hair

[@ChideraStephen]

Embracing***

[@jannellej7917]

@@ChideraStephen Yes, auto correct claims another victim lol

[@ChideraStephen]

Hahahahw

[@luckyturtle6449]

looks dirty and gross

[@royhenderson1581]

I started my,locs,with a,Sponge, then i,wash,wash, only 🧽