Crochet Hooks Destroy Dreadlocks?

[@nation1onewon663]

I must say this to all those who are thinking of getting dreads JUST PICK WHICH ONE YOU WANT AND GET IT OVER WITH!! You're going to love it once it's done. although the maintenance can be much, the outcome of it all is just an awesome experience. I love mine and I encourage you to ignore all critics and negativety. embrace it be free be yourself and defend it til the end. if it's what you want to do DO IT! peace and love and shout out to this dread head... awesome follow

[@baggeeboy]

Perfectly put, sir! I crochet. Crocheted from the start. Too much at first. Not so much now. I'm convinced it has been key to helping my dreads to lock up quickly, and allowed instant results. This has been my journey of choice, and I'm happy with it. In the early days I over crocheted and they were too stiff. I've learned a technique (over 6 years) that doesn't damage hair or over tighten. Nowadays the only damage I do is to stab my finger if I lose concentration.

[@WHOAitssusan]

Aww this gives me motivation. I just made a new dread yesterday and crocheted it. I know that I've made mistakes, but at least I learned from trying. The only way people get better is by constantly trying.

[@user-nb7fi6vt7n]

May I please have ur secret method my dreads are almost a year old and they are pretty damn stiff (I also crochet my dreads)

[@andrewhenderson497]

Lemme know how that worked for you down the line

[@baggeeboy]

My 10yr old dreads are still doing fine. I crochet once a month to tidy loose hair into the dread, 1-2 inches away from scalp. I leave the body of the dread alone, except for palm rolling.

[@nathanmarshall3386]

Could you share this style of crochet with me please

[@maleficent421]

you have came such a long way, not only your dreads lol but your attitude seems to have more confidence

[@samantha8740]

I love how u put this. very nice to have someone who wouldn't recommend to crochet yet can be an adult and give pros and cons respectfully.

[@CldBroccoli]

Great vid. I started with 3 twist appointments at the salon to get a sight start then let them do their thing for 9 months. Then I had a job interview coming up so I got a crochet appointment to get them “office appropriate”. All dreads are amazing, go about your journey how you feel best suites you.

[@leonoredunn2568]

Hey, great job sharing this information as UN-biased as possible, though you clearly express your opinion, you do it in a very respectable way. My locs are babies right now (8 mos.) and you are so right about the temptations. I'm grateful that I came across your video. thanks!

[@realivasquez07]

Anyone else watching this video while crocheting lol

[@brandycloyd4752]

Yes lol

[@TheBerial69]

yeah 😂

[@Bestarstruck]

Thanks for finally putting this debate to rest and presenting a very factual and unbiased breakdown of the actual pros and cons. Your opinion was given very gracefully and very responsibly being your image/platform. Thanks for taking your time to explain everything and clear some things up. Couldn't agree more :)

[@crustydread]

as someone with type 1 hair i use i latch hook occasionally just for the new baby hairs that grow in, my locs are fine on their own if the hair is already locked in it is locked in permanently but with such straight hair sometimes the new baby hairs have trouble finding where they need to go on their own and it ends up very messy every six months or so.

[@annamarshall8265]

I've been crocheting my new dreads for a month now and this had changed my path

[@matthewgill_bassplayer]

Thanks . I've had three sets of dreads over a 12 year period . My current set is the first time I've tried the crochet method . It's helped achieve thicker dreads that I struggled to achieve in free form . My aim was always to achieve massive dreads and the crochet method helped pull together 6- 10 dreads . It's also a great way to direct the free form . In other words now my smaller dreads have all been crocheted together they'll start growing out in that way . So I believe in both methods .

[@zoeodessa8973]

This informed me so much I am new to my dreadlock journey and I have been Crocheting my dreads constantly since I put them in a week ago now I'm going to stop I didnt know it had damaging effects I just thought that it would help knot them up fast especially the ends. Thank you for your videos I hope to learn even more

[@colinwirth9796]

I appreciate this video it has a very well round view on crocheting your dreadlocks. I personally crochet mine for job purposes as well as the overall look. The key to crocheting is knowing how to crochet so if you don't know I don't recommend it because in my learning experience I have had breakage to some dreads due to my past inexperience self. But as time has passed I have learned the way of the hook. So it is all about how much you are willing to risk. Thanks again for this video.

[@arsoncreek4536]

thx for the video really appreciated because I originally started with freeform dreads but had to restart them seeing as I had to look"professional " for work so now I have comb coil that's in the baby stage I ordered a crochet hook to speed up the process but after watching this I changed my mind locs are a journey of getting to know once self as your locs grow u grow with them and if jobs have a problem with mine I will continue looking else wear

[@soaringeagle]

title IX of the employee rights says they cannot make you comb them out or make them neater so you do not need to crochet or start over in fact in polls those who have freeform dreads are more ..much much more..likely to be employed then those with maintained locks..because your givving up your 1 legal defence that makes dreads acceptable in any job

[@CrimsonDisarray]

I appreciate this video soooooo much! I have VERY young dreadlocks and I am unhappy with how loose and fuzzy they are right now. So I began to crochet and flip roots while palm rolling and such. Now I believe I will WAIT before I do any more because I do want that croched look, but I do not want to run the risk of damaging the hair before it can mature and lock in properly. I'm so glad I could watch this and learn the pros and cons!!

[@sevenplusone8]

I got good results when I left them for 12 months then went back in with a *fine crochet hook and tidied them up. They were messy for a year and I didn't think I would be able to get a crochet hook through them as they were dense, but as I began a minimal tidy I found the crochet hook penetrated them easy, so I went forth and gave them a good tidy and since then left them alone .. I love these guys I share my life with - my dreads ..

[@drakeboutte1349]

I crochet my own every like 6 months just to tame the new growth, and kinda guide it where I would like my loose hair/new growth to go. I believe crochet at moderation have less chance for negative effects. I'm at a year and a half so I've only crochet a couple times; but I won't do my whole head at once just 10 hear and 10 there. When I start other peoples dreads I always backcomb and then crochet and I won't crochet them again for about a year. I do this to guide all that not mature hair to where I'll like them to go and over time it gets loose and messy but still stay together long enough but short enough so that they'll never need to be redone like mine had to be. Everyone I did are having positive results, and are going through their regular process of locking up, but once they hit that year mature mark they'll be sold and naturally neat so that maintenance isn't anything, and they always look good. So my method is to do all the work in one shot and that work last the dreads the lifespan the person sets for them. I agree with you Lazy Dreads. Great post.

[@nolarainfatally201]

I first seen this video about two years ago. I crocheted and human hair extended. And now I’ve been practicing the lazy approach and I see the difference between healthy and moving locks vs dry stiff tightly bounded crocheted hair. That being said I may not be very good at crocheting hair and at the Florida st.pete dolly locks salon tore up my locks. It was heart breaking painful and expensive lol For me personally and my life style I like letting Time and care to lock my locks. I want my hair to look and feel and be matted healthy moving hair. I’m not there yet. Maybe at my four year mark I’ll be closer and ready for a lock trim/cut. Thank you for your pragmatic approach and for sharing your experience. I’m glad I didn’t listen to you yet I’m thankful I heard you, so now I can understand and feel the experience lol 😂.

[@dyst0p1an_dr3ad]

Can you go into more depth for me with your experiences? I am still growing my hair out and was thinking of getting my dreads done by someone that used to work for dolly locks. I know she uses crocheting to install new dreads. I live in Daytona Florida.

[@Brotherrichrivas]

Thank You For The Very Important Technique 🙏🏽 I'm Just Starting My Locks Maybe A Week Old & I'm Going To Take It Easy On The Crochet, Great Information Highly Appreciated.

[@MrJacobean14]

Great video, I feel like everyone has different reasons for thinking about crocheting their locs, I’m 3 months in and realized retesting my hair every 2 weeks gets real frustrating because I work in a kitchen and I’m active and I’m a sweater so it ends up just coming a lose so I figured crocheting could help keep it in place but I’ve become more patient and it’s good someone finally broke down the risks and reward and didn’t beat around the bush

[@aaronjacob5454]

very clear and intellectually put!!! I am a year in with my locs I started from extensions took them out and it was helpful. My locs are ear level I was tempted to crochet but after hearing your points have helped me NOT to do so, but it was my choice not to lol but you helped. I'll be doing semi freeform and thinking of starting a site!! thx!!

[@brotherxela5085]

What's up bro... r u still growing?

[@BSKRBlitzkrieg]

Amazing advice, I just started mine, im about 2 weeks in. I crocheted, but not for the aspect of having "mature" locks faster, I just wanted them cleaned up a bit. Then i'll go a month without crocheting them at all just palm rolling them. Then maybe touch up here and there lightly then proceed to do the same to allow my roots to grow with out major tightness to them always. I was iffy about starting dreads but once they got "Finished" though they are never really 'finished" I personally loved them! thanks for the advice !!

[@Samb0123]

This will be interesting. I just got my Dreadlocks yesterday from scratch using the Crochet method, this video doesn't seem to talk so much about starting out from this method day dot. My locktician is very skilled and good at what she does and has done it for years. she agrees with Sea Salt being good for dreads maybe ill send in progress shots to your page in a few months time. keeping in mind they will be young dreads. But for now I honestly think dreads are the best thing that I have done they feel awesome I just wish they were a bit longer but I started shorter as I know they take time to mature anyway im sorta shoulder height at back and then a bit shorter around the sides atm.

[@45brennen]

i stated my dreads as Back comb/crochethook and they are 3-4 month old and i still use the crochethook and they look nice. so i would honestly think there good to start dreads but not using them while the older.

[@Ok_Cal]

I found crocheting helps when a dread falls out haive have multiple dreads come out in the middle and I just crochet it back in! yay lol

[@zmazzyhtx]

I decided to do a crochet maintenance session after six months. My dreads were extremely loopy and they were starting to lock that way, so I had my friend clean them up. So far they've continued tightening smoothly and look much better, but I agree not to overdo it. And I did not touch my roots 🤙

[@u2bhim743]

Lotsa stuff destroys hair. I’d make a video about the damage of bleaching dreads before crochet hook. I’m a nurse and my hair was almost to my butt. I have to look professional. I needed instantly made dreadlocks. To each their own :) but your not wrong it does probably cause slight damage

[@suzishell6471]

This is a fantastic video. :) Mine are SUPER young and I'm crocheting them just to tidy them a bit for my own OCD brain because I hate the flatness but I doubt I will keep doing it.

[@4dvoc4tethe4byss6]

thank‘s for this video! I‘ve been crocheting my dreads waaaaaay too much because nobody ever explained to me that It could be damaging and why. So I‘m panicking a little right now. To me crocheting the dreads is addictive in a way, like squeezing a pimple on your face. You know it‘s not gonna make it any better but you still can‘t help but do it just because it‘s existence annoys you, like with the loose hair. From now on I will try not to crochet my hair anymore

[@EmeraldRod]

Hi, what have you done since, and how has it turned out?

[@4dvoc4tethe4byss6]

@@EmeraldRod so I did crochet my hair less than back when I wrote the comment, but I didn´t really stop. What I did do is buy a smaller crochet needle (the smalles 0.5mm) which should be less damaging cause it doesn´t ripp too many hairs. My dreads look good to me and are around 10-11 months old now. I have been crocheting the roots around once a month myself. However I made an appointment with a professional to do it for me pretty soon. I´m curious what she thinks about the state of my dreads right now. Also I sometimes (not very often) started putting some coconut oil in my ends and I think that was good cause they got quite dry.

[@be-wall8800]

I love how positive you are🙌🏻

[@erinncramerjaneydoe6616]

Your videos are very informative. Thank you for your knowledge on the issues.

[@exclusiveftg6011]

I crotchet and rip and twist mine. For me it works. I guess it really just depends on hair type, head sensitivity, etc.

[@shanezombiesmith]

I crocheted mine and no problems they look great

[@CocoTheDiamond]

i crochet to tighten my young dreads... only problem is, every time i start crocheting it's so meditative and calming i fall asleep!

[@isabelleheart36]

Thanks for the dread-ucation. It was super helpful 💜

[@melh1827]

I love this video thank you so much. I get so many comments at work that I should "get my dreads done" but they aren't even 7 months and I don't want to mess them up you know? So many people don't understand baby dreads or natural dreads because they are simply uneducated. I'm gonna make all my friends watch this video so they understand my decision to let my baby's grow they way I want 😄😛❤️

[@LazyDreads]

Melanie Harris When you start dreadlocks suddenly everyone around you gets some sort of opinion on them and is more than happy to share it with you, whether you ask or not ^^ You grow them for you, so you should be the one that decides what you do or do not do to them :)

[@babyasiah9700]

So I have the problem that my dreads are way too tight and stiff, it’s so fucked up to hang next to my ear. I can’t even lay on my side cuz they will poke my head. How on earth do I get my dreads soft. Like really soft. Cuz it’s been like this for a few months. PLEASE HELP, yes I put coconut oil innit and moisture them so now and then. Also I have a few super hard interlock spots in my hair. HOW DO I GET MY LOCS TO BE SOFT?!

[@CarynDPrescott]

Some people use hair pieces instead of bleaching and dyeing their dreads. Just wrap it around the loc or use a strip of cloth or ribbon. Versatility without the risk of damage 😄

[@YunaYansa]

Yup! This. I've heard people say that this is a dangerous method and will rip out your hair (only in the hands of hook-stabbing lunatics), or that it is a cheat (what? how is this any different than twirling, backcombing, rip & tear? it's just another method of 'teaching' the hair to lock), or that crochet isn't for all hair textures (I think it might be the only method that works equally well for all hair textures)... after all the research I did (which included watching a load of your videos on this channel!), I decided on the crochet method to start my locs. They are still baby locs, real locs (how could they be fake? like some people claim) going through the ugly phase etc, and there is no breakage or damage, because I found someone who had lots of experience doing it properly. I'm happy with the result.

[@johannahasacheetah]

I started my dreads with the back comb method and only use the crochet method to combine thin dreads to make them thicker

[@MP-ep4sw]

I got my dreads installed with the backcomb/crochet method but I got it done at one of the best salons in the U.S for dreadlocks (Rebel Rebel in Philly.) I would NEVER feel comfortable actually crocheting my own dreads. If you're ever unsure of how to do something or you're just not comfortable doing it, *go to a professional*. It's totally worth the money.

[@DabbaHashery]

I highly recommend Rebel Rebel. Tons of experience and great vibes. Definitely worth the money or whatever travel time if you want to get a good start or maintenance.

[@A_Soot_Hex]

Best video I've seen on the subject yet, and I've watched quite a few, and read quite a bit of arguments from people passionately on one side or the other.

[@ShadowGunner1]

I have straight hair. I wanted a natural look. Did twist and rip. No boxes just grab some hair and let it rip. Little palm roll. Then thread around the dreadlock instead of through it as you go. Less breakage that way. It could be a little loose but they will mature nicely. I enjoyed this video.☺️

[@CarynDPrescott]

This is a good video. The pros and cons topic is better to look at.

[@nakeasimone13]

Watching this video in 2022 is still relevant. I have baby locs (2 1/2 months old ) and the frizz in the body of my locs are driving me crazy I used the crochet this last time during my retwist and I love the result. I have soft hair so my hair isn’t gonna loc for at least a year and the frizz was unbearable. I know I’m going to have some frizz but the frizz my baby locs produces is mind blowing. I plan on using the crochet only when it’s time to retwist ( every 3 to 4 months) and I plan to use it 2 inches from the root to retighten as far as using it on the body of the loc I may hold off and not use it as much for that. Now I guess I’ll see how my hair will hold up after this new routine

[@charleennicholson6280]

How is it going?

[@soaringeagle]

i will add to this, when you crochet once..if its tight it can take up to 3 years to lose the stiffness. your absolutely right 1 crochet use will not cause dreads to break, but will break hairs that often pop out requiring more crochet to "fix" it wich breaks more.. your hairs strength relies on the average length of intact hairs it takes dozens to see any weakening at all, dreads are very strong when undamaged, however after hundreds of crochet sessions a dread that takes 1000 pounds to break can break with only ounces of pressure... a few dozen crochet sessions will not cause dreads to break but will damage them.. the biggest issue is in how extremely long it takes to recover from just 1 session ..and crochet dreads are generally scratchy, feeling like steel wool instead of soft flowing hair but as usual your informative and fair and balanced i will say that most people are not informed and most who crochet will insist that there is no possibility of damage

[@albaasensi8788]

Notice your display picture is similar to a person supporting freeform on a site I was on the other day. Wondering what your opinion is on begginging the journey with crochet.... then allowing freeform and natural the entire rest of the journey?? In terms of damage. xx

[@soaringeagle]

well you were on the best site there is then but 1 use wont destroy them..but like i said if its tight it delays dreading by 6 months and takes about 3 years to recover you can still tell they were started with crochet for years and years in terms of damage they will be extra frizzy during recovery from all the broken hairs but wont be weak or anything you see a full head of dreads supports the weight of i think 3 to 8 full grown elephants (cant remember exact number but was between 3 and 8) that means a single 1 inch dread should take 1000 pounds at least crochetted to an extreme and they can break under their own weight! or just a few ounces so lets say crocheting once reduces the strength 20% ..which i doubt its more then 5-10% but even 20% thats alot stronger then they will ever need to be and not break.. so yes they will be damaged but no not to the point of danger of losing them what damage it does cause causes those loose frizzy broken hairs that makes you want to damage them more to fix them thats the biggest issue with crochet..once you start the damage it caused makes you want to do it again...and again..and again till they get to 90% weaker and beyond 1 use they will recover from..well the damage is permenant but eventually they will dread right and .. way longer then that they will stop looking so manufactured, and lose the stiffness go read up more on that site ya saw me on we dont promote freeform only ..we promote healthy dreads..freeeform being healthiest twist and rip next backcomb..and nothing but backcomb is right on the borderline reason being it permanently damages the hairs cuticles (scale like structures that cover the hair shaft) making them unable to function (open and close in response to changes in moisture, temp, and ph..they should provide the function of letting in nourishment and sealing out anything that harms the hair, but when they don't function they don't do what they are suppopsed to) so yea freeform and twist and rip (or twists/comb coils in african hair..but only to start) are what we recomend and minimal non invasive maintenance..like only separating

[@albaasensi8788]

Hehehe okay I will look for that site again. Thank you so much for replying. This is clearly something you are passionate about which I apreciate and respect. I will consider and use all the information you just gave me. In all honesty I love the idea of totally natural free forming dreadlocks but even though my circumstances are conducive at the moment I can't very well make assumptions that in the future I will make all my forthcoming decisions based on my hair (if it became a hinderance) which in all likely will never occur anyway as I don't intend on deviating from my constitution for others, but sometimes for the greater good this can seem to be unnavoidable. I guess without the experience and knowledge what began as a soulfelt but impulsive (long held dream) decision to have hair that matches what it seems to want to do... is turning into quite a complicated task, when the entire intention was to make my hair less complicated haha Thanks for everything, Link to site? ( will google your name) (forgive the excesive use of brackets!)

[@soaringeagle]

www.dreadlockssite.com for me i asked an old rasta friend back in the early 80's about dreads he just said throw away the comb mon..so i did.. unfortunately i buckled under pressure from family and an ex and cut them..huge huge mistake .. really devastating 1 less then a year later i was camping in the wilderness at a rainbow gathering for a couple weeks and discovered my dreads came back dreads are so easy that they can happen unintentionally i know people who dont want dreads, but get dreads every day only to spend hours combing them out the idea that you have to force your hair..brutally.. to do what its always trying to do is baffling to me

[@albaasensi8788]

Brilliant x I found it anyway as I googled your name and put 'dreads' after it but thanks anyway- on it now x

[@SlimeCoaT007]

i got my dreads 4 days ago and they were crocheted. the guy who did mine started of with twist and rip and finshinf the off with crochet because he didn't use wax or any product. if im being honest im not the biggest fan of crochet but after 4days they have lessened up a lot and arnt sticking up. he told me after a while they will start to lop and go frizzy, i reckon its fine to start them off with crochet but not to keep doing it.

[@maiya5542]

I just started making mines out of nowhere, total amateur. I got all info I need in 16min🙌

[@beefigz2651]

do u have info bout the diff between crotcheting and interlocking locs and what pros and cons are... and ur opinion on the "better" option

[@lolaby2]

In place of using a bulky hooked crochet hook could I use an industrial needle and thread? The have holes in the tips so they are easy to back out after the loop is through.

[@annemariemonteleone9441]

Im very new with my dreads and very frustrated. I hate new growth and need suggestions. Thanks for lazydreads!

[@emmaleighmileur8633]

When I was a teen my friend did a back comb method, went back to normal hair, and this time around I went to a salon and they did crochet locs. If I had known all of this, I would’ve done a different method

[@caitlynnewble3168]

Mine are just over a week old and they are soo lose and fuzzy. I dont understand what to do with them 😂😅

[@jomeharg5205]

Ok so i'm at two months-ish, and i really would like an answer to this. Does crocheting stop the dreadlocks shrinking and thickening?

[@LazyDreads]

+Jo Meharg If you crochet them too tightly you can inhibit them from progressing in the same way as they would have if they'd been left alone.

[@jomeharg5205]

Right yeah i kinda thought as much, i think i'm gonna quit crocheting. Shame, i enjoyed fiddling with it all the time. Thanks for the quick answer!

[@dwikidnomad9063]

Any way you can give tips on how to grow out crochet dreads into Palm rolling dreads

[@jaco9719]

I never wanted to crochet my dreads because of all fear mongering around crocheting, and for the most part I haven't. In the 5 years I've had my dreads I've probably only crocheted them 5 times. But after 5 years I'm now at a point where I'm gonna start just because I have too much new growth and it hasn't dreaded in.

[@CarynDPrescott]

Kris McDred has videos about the crochet method. His channel is cool.

[@CarynDPrescott]

He says that time is the best product to grow your locs.

[@Sbatushe]

i crochet 1 times a week, after washing because washing make them softy and messy, they are horrible .. but after the crochet i always loose some hair.. i don't know how to repair them.. without crochet they are horrible, i palm roll every day.. but the situation is the same.. i made dread 6 months ago.. any suggestion?

[@ceolbeats7182]

Is there any good products to use when trying to comb out dreads?????

[@briananorman2903]

I'm putting permanent extensions in this June myself and I'm going to have to do the rip tare method clean them up with the crochet hook 0.5, then join the newly dreaded hair to the extension. Aside from getting everything to look uniform the first installation I don't plan on doing too much maintenance other than wash them normally with dread shampoo and use dollylocks conditioning oil and palm rolling while the hair is wet. I've done research and this method seems to work for several people who have demonstrated it and worn it for years. As long as I do not do too much crocheting after the installation, do you think it will be able to build on itself just fine? I know it has worked for sure for one youtuber I watch and she said she hadn't really had to maintain them other than the regular care, because they were done right the first time. I know dreading is a process and will take at least a month to form then 2 years to mature. I'm in this for the long hall so I'm trying to minimize the damage to my future dreads in any way I can, because I intend on having them potentially forever. So any advise is helpful. Thanks.

[@jasonwithy9667]

My dreeds were made from treasing and crocheting, they are only 2 months old and I love them and I will be getting them crocheted for the first tyedy up too

[@lovejudahsoundsystem3358]

One question how did you do yours bro what method

[@orlinangelov522]

Does the new growth hairs around the dreads get inside the locks itself. Does it need any maintenance or I just have to leave them to do what they want. And will my dreads stick together forming many big multiple dreads?

[@peggyacosta6203]

can u do twist after using the crochet method in the beginning?

[@AKIYIAKELLY]

I am Glad I Stumbled across your videos. I Subscribed

[@LoxleysEscapePlan]

How about this. my hair was 3 inches long, I got crochet dreads. 7 years later it's down to my butt. been crocheted every year, not one broken Dread. not one issue. dreads look dope. that pure hard fact. if you want a long drawn out process to make your hair look like crappy dreads that's down to you.

[@piratereps8221]

^^^ this couldnt be more correct.

[@CarynDPrescott]

Coastal Nomads The crochet and interlocking methods are cool. Other methods are also good and will *not* look crappy if you learn proper maintenance 😊

[@littleloner1159]

remember this one girl in my school crocheting her dreads every single day all day long... That can't be good tho

[@nofood1]

lol

[@zombie474]

i feel like it depends on the person doing there research

[@jessx8072]

I've been waiting for this video for such a long time! Ahhh so glad you made it :,)

[@LazyDreads]

Jessuca Oppert I've wanted to make something on crochet hooks for a long time, I've had several videos that got half-made, but I've never felt that they came out balanced enough. I think this one certainly came out longer than I would have liked, but I think it got in everything that I wanted to say.

[@rosierchristina5487]

+Lazy Dreads hi , i dreads few years ago i cut them recently i put them back what is the best method to keep them together should twist them or crochet please

[@PinxPer17]

I crocheted once and then neglected... oh man it has been a tough ride. They are super knotted towards my roots but completely loose around the bottom.. so it looks half dreaded half loose hair. Been over a year and they still dont look very mature. Also where them in a bun a lot so thats probably why its taking extra long .

[@brotherxela5085]

What about now?

[@PinxPer17]

brother xela I stopped putting my hair in a bun so much and also I bought some silk pillowcases, now my dreads are forming a bit better and look more mature.

[@brotherxela5085]

@@PinxPer17 I just got mine done via crochet.... they are short about the size of a middle finger... planning on not getting any more maintenance on them again....does the loose hair work it's way into dreds on its own?

[@PinxPer17]

brother xela yeah any loose hair eventually locks up, you may always have a little loose hair on your tips however, unless you blunt the tips. What happened for me when I was starting, is my crocheted dreads pretty much unlocked themselves but still maintained its sections and then relocked in its natural way, giving you the neglect look. It will look really rough for a while, but if you hang in there for around a year you get beautiful neglect-freeform looking dreads. Apple cider vinegar is great for deep clean washing btw! ✌🏽🌈😁

[@laurapomeroy7341]

my locks are only possible because of the crochet hook. my hair is so fine and fragile that I could not get my hair to grow past my shoulders or be thick enough to hold a braid or ponytail. now I will be able to do lots of things with my hair.

[@Londonpigeon1990]

Me too

[@papatonz2800]

im getting my dreads in april and am getting crochet hook with backcomb method, how do i keep the new growth down with out interlocking???

[@littleloner1159]

Can you make a dreadlock thinner? (2 freeform dreads, one very thin other 3times thicker)

[@zackgosselin3]

How long have you had your locs

[@vegandemon3259]

I really want a loose locks but i don't know if it's a good idea :/

[@LazyDreads]

Pandicorn Biersack I'm not sure what is meant by loose locks - dreadlocks that are not fully locked, or...?

[@LizaTretyakov]

Beautifully put

[@LazyDreads]

Cheers Liza Tretyakov :)

[@yungtlbloudclouds7373]

I heard of hair strighting dread locks is that ok this message is from Tristan

[@DD-te1xu]

You explained it quite well, thanks! I started dreading my (curly) hair 2 months ago and I did use twist and rip, but I have crocheted them afterwards too. There's a video on my channel if you'd like to see how my dreadlocks turned out.

[@KHItachi]

How long does it take for backcombed dreadlocks to fall down naturally and not stick out like sideshow bob?

[@LazyDreads]

+Itachi8 Depends how tight to the root that they're backcombed. Usually takes a wash or two.

[@sarah45532]

what about a felting needle?

[@narcozez]

NOOOO! Please do not use a felting needle, stay away from that. There's no pros and cons debate with felting needles, it's incredibly damaging. Look into crocheting if you're looking for a way to tidy them. I hope you have a good journey :)

[@jacobkramer42]

I crotchet mine, but very rarely. I don't see no issue from my experience but like anything I think there is a right way and a wrong way. my friend has had dreads 4 1/2 years and no damages, no thin or weak spots and he swears by the latch hook and crotchet needle method.

[@soaringeagle]

these hooks do to extreme damage but its invisible damage, structural damage. a dread can simply fall off from diving in a pool or even in thye shower with no sign it was ever weakened at all (if you do it rarely the only sign of harm is the fact you have to do it again and again..why is it you still have to use it? you only see the damage when a yiu stop using it for a very long time (months down the line or more) or b a dread falls off btakes a good number of uses to get that far but on point a, when yiu feel the need to use it again thats because your seeing the harm its done and deciding to fix it by causing more harm to have a dread break off in 4 years would require excessive crocheting, but ... i've seen it happen in under 2 when it was real excessive

[@yonathan7045]

i have a question should i wash my new dread i am in to soccer i play 3 time a week should i wash them or no wash every time i play soccer.

[@LazyDreads]

Yonathan Isayas You should wash them when they feel like they need washing.

[@nicolejunkin3662]

This is a great video! Thank you, for being balanced and explaining your opinion, without slamming something you don't do. This was very informative and helpful.

[@BabyGirlRegineWhite]

Is it okay to crochet at least once to start your dreads

[@soaringeagle]

i would absolutely disagree as 1 use to start can delay dreading by 6 months and take 3 years to recover

[@stephlabellatanco687]

My hair is very soft textured so i have to do the back comb crochet method i had 4 attempts with other methods did not work on my hair at all but crochet back comb is the best it depends on texture of hair in the end fyi love your videos

[@nah6968]

Do you have pictures cause even me im mixed and my hair straight little wavy so im interested when i see mixed people with that kind of hair gettin dreads?

[@TheGrowCave]

white guy with thich curly jew hair. Back combing doesn;t seem to work for hte black girls that try it on my hair. I ended up pulling all my hair out. Please help

[@gizmticsgizmtics4619]

Don't do it anymore if you have "Jew hair" you could probably sponge rub

[@motosike349]

Hey lazy dreads, i have dreads and I have lots of loose hairs kinda like yours where the hair is straight and it isn't knotting. What do I do?

[@LazyDreads]

Eddie Privette You either leave it to lock, try to encourage it to lock by wool rubbing it, spraying it with seal salt, or try to force it away via crochet or dreadballing. Which you should use is up to you upon deciding which you feel is the best fit for you.

[@LazyDreads]

Sea salt.

[@luci4.88]

i used the crochet hook the first 2 years of my dreads, one day i decided to let them grow naturally and they shrink a lot, now that they are almost 3 years and recently start to grow again. (sorry for my english, i speak spanish)

[@swhite8381]

Amen. People that get too serious about someone else’s hair need help

[@WHOAitssusan]

The reason why I turned to crocheting is because I have straight, sleek, thin Asian hair. I've tried about 4-5 times to wear dreads without corcheting, but they ALWAYS came out within some weeks. It usually got looser every time I showered. I believe I washed my hair 3 times a week and used dread shampoo. I didn't want to wash my hair any less than that because my hair would then smell bad and get dirty. I also palm rolled

[@MsTheLilly]

yesterday i was crocheting my dreadlocks, moved weirdly and in the next moment, i've got like 5cm of the crochet hook stuck in my knee. fun evening in the hospital :D

[@LazyDreads]

MsTheLilly I've heard of people getting hooks stuck in their fingers and thumbs, but never a knee!

[@retroplayuk]

Hey man, I had my dreads done nearly 3 months ago now (backcomb and crochet method) and I like the idea of leaving my dreads to mature without much tampering. However, the roots concern me because they are bobbling up on some, and others are flaking out from the normal shape and looks nothing like it should. I have been root rubbing for maintenance at the roots and i feel that my attempts to dread the way is probably why these issues at the roots exist. What would you do or advise?

[@yahlun8071]

Hey my name is Davin! I've recently learned so much form this site and I have had dreadlocks for four months and then taken them out for a day or two and then put them back. Would they still continue the process?

[@LazyDreads]

Davdahv If you brush the dreadlocks out from your hair, and then start some new ones, they'll progress - but they'll start over from day 1 again.

[@yahlun8071]

+Lazy Dreads Thanks for the tip!

[@jeanettesayco2520]

How about this. I wash my dreads everyday it is bad for my hair? And it cause more damage? Please reply. Thanks. God bless

[@saradanser894]

There's no way washing dreads every day is safe

[@Lyrog]

Does this mean that the backcomb method also destroys hair? Because every time you stick that thick comb through your hair, you are probably going to break some. There is so much contradicting advice on the internet and I have no idea who to trust. Some people say drying hair with a towel will accelerate the process because of the moving around, other say it sends you months backwards in the journey.

[@LazyDreads]

+Lord Hepton backcombing can also damage and break hairs, yes.

[@hihihihih199]

This answered my question perfectly! Thank you! I'm gonna let my hair grow for a few more months and definitely decide for sure then. As it stands though I think I may just end up crocheting! Thanks again! :)

[@LazyDreads]

hihihihih199 Take your time, weigh it up, make sure you come to a decision that YOU are comfortable with, and will still be comfortable with further down the road.

[@Farmhousehorror]

how do I apply seasalt

[@soaringeagle]

3.5% of the water volumes the correct salinity, spray on or pour over head or use a shampoo that contains it like the dreadlockshampoo,com liquid do it before not after you wash 10 min ti a coule hours is more then enough, in fact just washing with the shampoo with it in it causes dozens of new dreads ezch time i use it (which isnt often since muine are very mature) (it also causes lots of congos in 1 wash haha) you dont need it often ven when starting out

[@louisecrew7182]

Hey :) Have you heard of the 'lock sculpta'. They argue that their product actually strengthens the dreadlocks. What do you make of that?

[@LazyDreads]

Louise Crew It's a crochet hook, it's a specially designed crochet hook, but it's still just a crochet hook.

[@9856359]

there's a guy on youtube that made a terrible review on that. but I guess he over crochet his dreads.

[@DrKjoergoe]

But how can you learn crocheting your dreads if it's that dangerous to do it without experience? And can crocheting prevent your dreads from washing out or is the result of it just optical?

[@LazyDreads]

Kjoergoe To learn crochet without experience involves jumping in and taking the risk. The problem is, everyone thinks that - they are the one who is doing it right, they are the one who is crocheting the right way, and that they won't notice any damage because they've got it right - unfortunately, everyone thinks they're doing it the right way, and you only find out if you've been doing it the wrong way when it's too late. So it's a gamble.

[@DrKjoergoe]

Lazy Dreads Uh, and I hate gambling...

[@pumpkinpat2044]

I’ve had my dreads for nine months, are they still considered new?

[@vuks-fj7fl]

no, they are more mature than young

[@TheJacenader]

do you have to do anything to your hair now that its mature

[@LazyDreads]

+jack My Dreadlocks Maintenance - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sILXqWSaoq1oa9k

[@thecircledance]

I had dreads for a couple years and never did a thing to them in that time.