Creating Synthetic Dreadlocks Using Silky Braid - DoctoredLocks.com

[@melli.mosment.7595]

Im here. 6 years after uploading. Love that KZbin have me this as a recomendation 😊😊

[@IanandCillysFamilyAdventures]

Those are gorgeous! Never wore them, but see dreads like that when out dancing. Never thought about how they were made

[@doctoredlocks]

We have premade ones that are zero work if you want to get fancy on the dance floor too! :)

[@KittyNyce]

This looks like it would take forever to make a bundle.. Mad respect

[@doctoredlocks]

It's not too bad once you get the hang of it ;)

[@gatorebelde5706]

this is the best tutorial to learn to make sintetic dreads.

[@doctoredlocks]

Thank you so much :)

[@francinemcnabb6915]

Thank you, I was looking for a more smooth and twisted look vs the more lumpy looking ones, 👌

[@doctoredlocks]

No problem!! Happy to hear it was helpful :)

[@laurynledbetter769]

New subscriber here! Your tutorials are the best I've found so far.Keep slaying beautiful

[@doctoredlocks]

Thank you so much! That totally made my day :)

[@Planetsamara]

Loved this tutorial! The tool you were using is super awesome. Thank you for sharing this!

[@doctoredlocks]

Awww, thank you so much!!

[@lorindadaigle4925]

Wow now I think I can make them. Your video is great!

[@doctoredlocks]

Yay! Thank you!

[@xsculpturex]

amazing. this will def save me money! cheers :)

[@01nakiita]

This is so cool and totally blew my mind!! Thanks for showing us how to do these locs. Love it and will be trying it asap!

[@doctoredlocks]

You are so welcome! :)

[@sandramane826]

You are so smart great advice

[@doctoredlocks]

Thank you!

[@giuliadeberardinis9995]

Doctored Locks Hi! Thanks for the tutorial! But with what liquid is the cloth you use wet? Is it water? Thanks!!😘

[@doctoredlocks]

Just water :)

[@veilamakund8651]

I like u , u don't have a long intro .....en nice work by the way.

[@doctoredlocks]

I appreciate that! Thank you for the feedback :)

[@yasjalalian6189]

so good

[@MaryVishnevskaya]

Hi! I've been wanting synthetic dreads for years now, but my problem is - I cannot understand how are the big ones made? 90% of the synthetic dreads look thin - but I'm looking to make the kind that are thick, and basically make my head look much larger even when they're hanging down. Is that possible? Is so, how do I accomplish that? Thank you!

[@doctoredlocks]

Check out this tutorial. I think it could help you. :) www.doctoredlocks.com/extra-large-synthetic-dreads/

[@MaryVishnevskaya]

Doctored Locks thank you!!

[@jaygeo8661]

love you! hey why but make wool dreads? I thought you had a video but maybe not. accurate u feel like you would be the person to do it uppp

[@doctoredlocks]

Awww, thanks! I don't have any videos using wool. I'm a much more accomplished synthetic artist than with wool. I'm still learning in that department. :)

[@debyerwin7832]

Thanks for sharing.. Where did you get the thing that is holding the hair down and what is it called please

[@debyerwin7832]

Ok thank you. Is that a mobile counter you have it on?

[@301banban]

amazing!

[@doctoredlocks]

Thanks!

[@sarahpaton8364]

Great video...can you crothet silky kankelon hair instead of twist and seal? I am really struggling working with it but colours i want only have it in silky hair..I just prefer crothet method for myself ❤❤

[@doctoredlocks]

You can, it just might be a little more difficult because of the silky texture.

[@camgarnirr8210]

hey ! i had a question : how and how many times a week should i wash my fake dreads ? thanks , great vidéo !

[@doctoredlocks]

As many as you like, really. They don't need to be washed as much as your normal hair - and if you keep your scalp clean, they don't tend to need much at all. I usually go every other week - but its totally a personal preference. :)

[@camgarnirr8210]

thanks a lot !

[@bakielynne]

I really like your tutorials . I need some help .I have been trying to do dreads on myself,I already did my male cousins and they lasted . But my biggest difficulty is to do dreads on myself ☹️. I am using single ended 32” dreads my hair is about 23”!I have fat tail come scissors ect I’f anyi could get some pointers that be great 👍

[@doctoredlocks]

Is your trouble on the installation? Are they slipping or is it something else? If its slipping, try this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5Cthn9nnNqNZrM If its something else, just let me know. :)

[@MissRenee_X]

Where can we order the hair from? Love love love

[@doctoredlocks]

The closest thing that you'll find to this right now is ShapeShifter. Link: www.doctoredlocks.com/shapeshifter-professional-monofiber.html

[@danidesinguer]

How many packs of kanekalon hair do you need for a complete head? Making slim double ended dreads... Thanks

[@doctoredlocks]

This will depend on several factors including length, thickness and how many dreads you are wanting to create. I recommend 5-8 packs.

[@danidesinguer]

@@doctoredlocks I´ll keep it in mind! Thanks for answer

[@jennalee4177]

I've tried the ironing method but the dreads just feel very rough almost fake like...I don't know if they're supposed to feel like that but I'm kinda thinking about trying the crocheting method and seeing how I like that.

[@doctoredlocks]

Sounds like you may have gotten them a bit to hot - rough tends to happen when they get a big melty - which happens when your towels dry out. Steam heat will keep the fiber safe. Crochet method is pretty great too though. I recommend this crochet hook: www.doctoredlocks.com/crochet-hook-with-ring-5-1-5mm-hooks.html It will save your thumb from cramping up. :)

[@jennalee4177]

Doctored Locks yeah that sounds about right thank you so much!

[@DivaBClub]

As a personal preference do you prefer synthetic over wool? Which would be lighter weight for an older person to wear?

[@doctoredlocks]

I prefer working with synthetic and wearing synthetic. That said, wool is lighter. There are pros and cons to both - I just really love manipulating synthetic fiber and the fact that the color never fades. :)

[@DivaBClub]

@@doctoredlocks thank you so much for the reply. Glad you mentioned color fading, that is certainly something else I need to consider.

[@doctoredlocks]

Not a problem. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to ask

[@adriannabrowning3147]

Is there a way to dread a synthetic wig like this without braiding in more synthetic hair like most of the videos I've seen?

[@doctoredlocks]

Yes, you basically just use these same techniques - but don't seal too close to the base. Most wigs you will need to add extra hair because if you don't, they can become too scalpy, which exposes the wefts. But if you leave it a bit more loose at the top and dread below the weft exposure points, it will be finer and look more real. I would also recommend using a wig that has a skin look top that can be parted in many directions - this will help it look much more realistic. :)

[@adriannabrowning3147]

Doctored Locks Thank you so much❤

[@doctoredlocks]

You are super duper welcome!

[@QueenOfHearts666]

I'm scared of melting the hair with the iron.. What setting do you recommend??

[@doctoredlocks]

I recommend doing a test setting - every iron is different. I always go on feel. It will be in a range of ineffective, working, then slight melting (though if you have enough steam in your towels, it can be very high and never melt).

[@FragmentedReality]

Thanks for this! I'm looking into making my own, how many grams of kanekalon would you suggest for a full head of braids? :)

[@doctoredlocks]

It will depend on the style, length and thickness. 6-8 packs is pretty standard.

[@babysunshinesmommy]

Hey you probably don’t see these anymore but I need help! 😭lol is there a way to create a bend in the middle of a double ended dread? I recently spent a good amount of money on nice nice dread extensions but there is no bend or give at all in the middle. I hope you can help please. Thank you!!!

[@doctoredlocks]

Yes! If you bend it at the center, dip it into boiling water and then lay it to cool in that shape, it will keep the bend.

[@Zebrabutwithpurplehair]

About how long will 24” kanekalon be once finished? I feel like it will shorten but idk.

[@doctoredlocks]

Honestly, that depends on your personal backcombing technique. I don't tend to lose any length because some of my pieces stay long while others are backcombed into the longer bits. There are some people that like a really tight bulky backcomb and they can lose up to 12" - it all depends on your technique and design. :)

[@cabrerabelmontyrmmaandrely1281]

this video saved me from wasting no money lol, i have a question, is the water hot or cold?

[@doctoredlocks]

It will come out as steam from the iron :)

[@wandarice7041]

hi. i.m new to hair i need someone. to help me with i been wear. old people. hair be want to. w ash. the. grey. o u t. how

[@breeyoung3506]

How do I make them less shiny ? I am making a partial set but I want them to match my real hair a little morw

[@doctoredlocks]

Baby powder will dull down the shine.

[@breeyoung3506]

@@doctoredlocks thank you!

[@doctoredlocks]

You're welcome :)

how many dreads do I need for the entire head?

[@doctoredlocks]

It will depend on the style you are envisioning and the thickness of the dreads. 60-80 is average.

[@Airbcicgurl]

what kind due you have in your hair in this video i need that , so i can order plz

[@doctoredlocks]

I have our crochet dreads installed. :) www.doctoredlocks.com

[@gkim8082]

How hot is your iron?

[@doctoredlocks]

You need the iron hot enough to produce steam when you hit the wet towel.

[@Ihatesocmedia]

Love it! Gawd where have u been all my life gurl?! Seriously I needed this like a year ago lol I did wanna ask u why u didn't choose a flat iron just so u could easily hit it on both sides without worrying about the surface below being heat resistant etc just seems easier but I assume maybe it's for a reason maybe irl s get a lot hotter ?

[@doctoredlocks]

Aww, making me blush :) This method allows for more steam so that the heat really penetrates the core of the dread which is where the magic happens.

[@ArissaTinkers]

How long do these last? Or are they permanently this way?

[@doctoredlocks]

These will typically be installed for 6-8 weeks.