D.I.Y Dreadlock Maintenance

Thanks so much for watching my video :)
Tools Used -
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Crochet Hook (Go to 'Dreadcare Menu' & then 'Dread Tools')
Giant Dread Clip (Go to 'Dreadcare Menu' & then 'Dread Tools')
Clear Elastic Bands X2 (Go to 'Accessories Menu' & then 'Elastics')
*** I have 49 Dreads and required 2 packs of the elastics :)
Professional Maintenance Mini Course from Dreadshop -
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[@midnightprophet7935]

I've watched so many vids on white locs and maintenance and of all the "pros" this aussie goddess nailed it better than any of them. I've started locs (non nappy hair) for a 3rd time and things have changed in the game since my 1st time. This video is spot on. Thanks sister!

[@dreadalinaa]

Aww thank you so much it was so lovely to hear your feedback and I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you :)

[@mamashanshan2772]

I’m getting ready to have half my hair dreaded, for health issues also! I want to share, if you get hair bands for horses manes, they don’t break or tear hair! My hair length is like yours, I have those days where I can’t keep up with my hair! So, I think I’d really love this, and easier. Hair is our security during times!! I’m 3 years shy from being 60, I’m going to do what I love!! Dreads, a free spirit, and make life count to the max!

[@staceyclark9556]

Hi I am 54 and will be getting my first locks this month!! I've wanted them for many years but never had any support from family and friends. FINALLY IDC what anyone thinks!!

[@mtebraak1]

This comment give me the power to also just try it.🤩 For years and years i want to try dreads. I had braids several times. Now Almost 59. Im gonna try with exctentions. Im want to try wool cause they are less havy.

[@mtebraak1]

@@staceyclark9556 same here. Family and friends liked my braids. But don't support dreads 😃. Im going to do it anyway. I get my info from "Dreadschop". I want the ones without chemicals or maybe from wool. Hmm don't know that yet. Good Luck with ur dreads . Just do it!

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey I'm so sorry for the late reply, thank you so much! I will try the horse mane elastics I have never heard of that before! Thanks heaps :)

[@mtebraak1]

Hello @stacy Clark, i have them! Real one's. Sinds 1 month now. I have with humainhairextentions to make it little longer on the back. Om sowww happy with them. And my son and friends like them too haha least important but anyway 😀. Good Lucky with ur choice! Let me now! 😀👍

[@yeeamosin9970]

Finally found a video on how to do hair at the back of the scalp!!!!! tysm!!

[@dreadalinaa]

Aw thats awesome! So glad it has helped thanks for your comment! :)

[@aceslayer999]

the frizz part is so true but your hair looks so well maintained and matured keep it up

[@dreadalinaa]

Thank you I appreciate that! 😊😊😊

[@copperhare731]

Super helpful. 🥰 Thank you so so much! It's the little tips & tricks that make all the difference. Oh girl, and your makeup is amazing. Total art!

[@dreadalinaa]

Aww im so glad! Thank you so much for your comment 🤗❤🥰😄😄

[@RainS2TOSBT]

I like that you jump right in to the maintenance. Thanks. Excellent vid. I personally find it better for my dreads to make sure I'm not tearing my hair when I use a hook.

[@zenabby5540]

You can get smaller crochet hooks for dreads than 0.75mm. I personally use 0.5mm as I have thinner dreads and works quite well for me. Keep up with the great content 👍

[@dreadalinaa]

Aww thats awesome thanks so much for the comment that will help people with thinner dreads 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Jill_Pajzer]

I like how she gives real advice!

[@dreadalinaa]

Aww thank you so much! xx

[@melissamurphy1569]

This video was so helpful! I've been doing my own maintenance and just couldn't figure out how to keep it tidy. Going to try the bands. You are so beautiful and thank you for great detail. Cant wait for your next video 💗

[@dreadalinaa]

Awww thank you so much im so glad it helped and I hope you find the band's work better! 🤗🤗🤗💞💞💞💞💞

[@alisethompson7211]

Your so good at this... real advice and tips for real issues ppl will have! Thank you

[@dreadalinaa]

Awww thats really nice thank you so glad it has helped :)

[@theinternet8853]

Wow they are gorge, they look even sizes. Well done 👏

[@chromeoiran951]

Holy crap! The addition of those little rubber bands is going to be a total game changer to my maintenance routine. I'm a little over one month into my dread journey and I cannot wait to give this a try tomorrow (it's maintenance day, so how timely was this?!). Thank you SO very much for the knowledge-share!

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey thanks for your comment! & Yes 100% the rubber bands make the difference. Congratulations on getting your dreads!

[@alisethompson7211]

You're really tempting me to get them myself. It looks so good on you

[@dreadalinaa]

You should dreads are amazing I love them so much their so much easier than natural hair :) Thanks heaps for your comment :)

[@staceyclark9556]

Your hair is beautiful. I think your sections are great looking. I'm going to do my own locks to extensions I ordered. Then I will have someone attach them to my hair. Which is about 5inches. I'm so excited to have locks!!

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey I'm so sorry for the late reply, thank you so much and I hope your enjoying your dread journey :)x

[@megandesrochers1637]

Your eyes are beautiful, those lashes!! Such great advice. I’m still trying to get the crochet hook down, I don’t why it confuses me so much!

[@dreadalinaa]

Thanks so much and yea I know I feel you it took me a while to get used to it aswell just keep practicing 🤗🤗🤗💞💞💞💞

[@k.pickard6669]

This is exactly what I was looking for in DIY maintenance and I've watched a s*** ton of videos lol

[@jaqwatson9425]

Could you make a video of some hair styles please? I’ve done my own hair into dreads 3 times with synthetic extensions but they get scruffy so I’ve finally decided to get some human hair dreads made then that’s that for the rest of my natural!!! Using the elastic bands is a genius 💚 tip for for maintenance as you say you had mirrors to see the back & it gets tiresome but worth it. Love your dreads & your a very beautiful lady btw. 💚 Xxx

[@JackKellerPlus]

I’m so in love with your eyes, and your smile. Keep the videos coming gorgeous!

[@dreadalinaa]

Thanks so much Jack 🥰💞

[@raquelr885]

When do you do your color same day? Before or after the locks maintenance? Thank you for this video im first time half head locks and im do for maintenance and also root color.

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey thanks for your comment :) It depends if I can be bothered doing both but I usually dye my hair the day before so I can then wash it super well (making it all messy at the roots) and then do the maintenance the next day :) xx

[@Profoundtorture]

So helpful I’m in dire need of some maintenance! 🖤🖤🖤

[@dreadalinaa]

Awww im so glad! Thanks for your comment ❤❤❤❤

[@montylenhart]

Yay a I literally look for your channel every time I’m on KZbin waiting to see when you post videos!! Love your style and your vibe so much and also how do you get all that mascara on the bottom lashes that amazing I was never able to do that

[@dreadalinaa]

Omg this comment put the biggest smile on my face hahahah thank you seriously that means sooo much to me! 🥰🥰💞💞❤💞❤💞❤💞❤💞 And you just have the test out diff mascara wands and blink whilst the brush goes down the lashes if that makes sense, and wait for them to dry and then put like 3 more layers on 😂😂 my lashes take about 15mins hahahah. Your awesome thank you again for your comment 🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@montylenhart]

Dreadalinaa I will forever support you !! And make you feel like the KZbin queen you are girl women supporting women!!!!! Thanks for the tip I will try that

[@sierramower8283]

Oof. I let mine get waaaaay worse before I do maintenance 🤣 it takes to long to go through my roots I cant bare the pain of it, lol

[@dreadalinaa]

Awww hahahaha no I can't I try to leave it sometimes to see if the frizz will eventually look like a 'good messy' but I just start getting OCD within a few weeks and I just cant hahahah

[@darrencross5688]

You make it look so easy, i need to find someone in Melbourne with your skillz because I'm bad at my dreads

[@dreadalinaa]

Once you do it yourself a few times you get used to it :) I know though I have been looking for someone since my loctician left but knowone is as good as her haha

[@darrencross5688]

@@dreadalinaa well let me know if you find someone 😉

[@Zev4U]

Thank you for your many videos! I’ve been wanting to ask you a question for a while now. Is there a specific reason(s) that your hair’s divided in both triangles & rounded sections as well? I am trying to figure out which will be the way I want to section my hair. Is there a helpful reason she had that I should know? I have watched videos on sectioning & the Fan shape seems to be the best vote for not showing scalp as much. I’ve fine hair & I intend on upkeeping the bleaching on it so not sure if that helps on your input.

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey thanks so much for your comment :) the only reason I know is so that the scalp isnt showing as much like you said laying in between each other but you can ask Renate from @dreadshop on Instagram, she did mine :)

[@twokids1lady]

I'm so thankful for you!!!😍😭 You're the best!

[@dreadalinaa]

Awww Hahaha thank youuu your awesome 😝😝😝🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💞💞💞💞

[@stephaniesheeks1310]

I love the look much better when they are fuzzy. That's a really good look on you at the 6 week mark or older

[@dreadalinaa]

Thank you 😊😊😊😊

[@destinymorales4538]

I disagree I love the look of clean and tidy dreads like that even if they look “scalpy” I think she rocks both looks!

[@skay624]

fun! love your videos. :). and I love your honesty about it all too

[@dreadalinaa]

Thank you so much! ❤💞❤💞💞❤😘😘😘

[@testtesttesttest183]

Nice, thank you!

[@meghansmith3858]

Where did you get your earrings and velvet outfit?! I love it! You’re gorgeous! I wish I could rock blonde dreads but I don’t think it would look right on my skin tone. You totally rockin it, doll. 💕

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey I'm so sorry for the late reply, The dress is just from a random shop and earrings from Lovisa just a cheap jewlerry store but I'm sure you can find them online :)

[@pamelahinchee8012]

Wow! Looking Super!

[@dreadalinaa]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@neopeace7773]

How and when do you remove the rubber band?

[@Dragon01973]

Are you going to answer any of the questions?? How long do you keep the elastic bands in?

[@dreadalinaa]

I kept them in for about a week or 2, just whenever you feel but there super painful in the beginning but it keeps them way neater the longer you leave them. Some break by themselves 🤘🤘

[@tiffanyneuburger116]

Can you do a how to make up look for the eye make up you did in this video???! I love it! Also thank you for the info I’m going to try this!

[@dreadalinaa]

Hi, yes I think I will do a makeup video soon! :)

[@tiffanyneuburger116]

Thanks for the quick response!!! 💜

[@dreadalinaa]

@@tiffanyneuburger116 your welcome thank you for your comment! 🥰🥰

[@FruMyLens]

How ofter do you retwist them?

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey I'm so sorry for the late reply, I do the maintenance on the front 5 like every 2 weeks haha but I only do a full head like every 2 months :) x

[@katharinamohr8497]

Where do you get your human loose hair extensions from in Australia?

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey, I usually get Zala hair extensions because of the quality, just google Zala Hair extensions on google :) xx

[@katharinamohr8497]

@@dreadalinaa thank you so much, super helpful. What type do you usually get or what could you recommend me for making some dreadlock extensions and mending them? Like, seamless, Clip in, Tape, quad weft etc?

[@dreadalinaa]

I usually get the clip ins in 24inch so you don't have to keep adding hair over and over again unlike if you were to get 20inch, and I think from memory I got the 5 piece clip in set last time but I wished I had have gotten the 9 piece because I was doing a full head of really long extensions. I also got the ice queen platinum colour if that helps too xxx

[@tiedyehijabi774]

Where do you get your extensions from?

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey I got them from www.etsy.com/au/shop/GuruDreadsShop?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1219894783 There amazing :) xx

[@nirvanabesai128]

Love this thanks.

[@dreadalinaa]

You are so welcome!

[@angelawahlstrom9929]

😊😊😊😊😊thnk you

[@josecastillo-un3ot]

you can get smaller hooks but they dont catch hair as good as .75 and up

[@dreadalinaa]

Aww thats good to know thank you :)

[@sassymesheree]

Do you remove the rubber bands when you are done? Or do the bands stay?

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey :) I remove the ones on the outline frame of my face if that makes sense and I used to remove all of them but these days I just leave all the rest in, they break off over time on their own :) xx

[@TheShift_OfEnergy]

so once you fix your dreadlock do you remove the elastic band or not?

[@dreadalinaa]

Hi thanks for your comment :) I remove the ones around my hair line and leave the others untill they break or stay coming down but you can take them out if you want, it might get messy faster though xx

[@TheZophisticatedDove]

Your vanity table is so beautiful and professional looking at the same time. Is that the slaystation?

[@dreadalinaa]

Hi thank you so much! I love it too, Ive had it for a few years now and it still makes me so happy haha. I don't think its the 'slaystation' though, I got mine from Glamour Makeup Mirrors in Melbourne, its just a normal hollywood mirror and vanity matching set with ikea drawers :)

[@missypierce977]

Can u tell me where u bought your extensions from or the hair from? I’ve been looking everywhere for good hair extensions and it’s such a difficult thing to find. Help me please😩

[@dreadalinaa]

Hi! Yes sure, I get mine from zala.com.au/ there hair is really good :)

[@missypierce977]

What color do u use? And how many bundles would I need to buy of the tape in ones?

[@kellzlacey]

What about shampooing an color

[@dreadalinaa]

I have videos on these on my channel :) x

[@earthrider700]

Question: how do you remove the rubber bands? Do you cut them?

[@dreadalinaa]

Yea I just cut mine thats why I said dont make them too tight and be super careful when cutting them cause I totally cut some of my hair when taking them out 😅😅

[@earthrider700]

@@dreadalinaa lol... Ok, thank you 🌻

[@Ssanihal]

Thank you so much for this! I’m preparing to get some dreads!!!

[@dreadalinaa]

Your so welcome and congratulations very exciting! :)

[@nadineking4026]

So beautiful.. Effortless.

[@dreadalinaa]

Aww thank you so much! :) xx

[@laurag509]

How many dreads do I have ?

[@dreadalinaa]

45 :) xx

[@cable-fix-trash586]

Should hair be wet or dry when doing this?

[@dreadalinaa]

Dry. ALWAYS DRY. When hair is wet it is at its more fragile state 😬🙏🏻👌👍🙂

[@creatture2725]

Are you leaving the elastics in after the maintenance? If so, how long ??

[@creatture2725]

Oh just got to the part where u say a couple days! Lol cheers

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey I'm so sorry for the late reply, yes hehe couple of days I used to but now I just leave them in cause their clear so I dont mind anymore and they break off on their own mostly :)

[@pinkrainbow4316]

WoaH Her DreadLocks aRe 😘👍

[@dreadalinaa]

Aww haha thank you so much! :) xx

[@wingsonmyback1]

do you ever put oil on your dreads? Mne get so dry

[@dreadalinaa]

Na I only use Aloe Manuka Gel but mine are pre dry aswell haha

[@einfachderjonas]

Love ya videos 🥰

[@dreadalinaa]

Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤

[@fiesertim]

What kind of dreads are these??

[@dreadalinaa]

Hi, what do mean?

[@susis.1705]

Which color is this .

[@dreadalinaa]

Hello! Sorry I'm not sure what you mean? I didnt use any colour in this video... Please let me know what you mean x

[@meze1111]

Thank youu! P.S: you are cute🥺💕

[@dreadalinaa]

Thanks so much haha :)

[@kellzlacey]

Wats your location

[@dreadalinaa]

Melbourne Australia :)

[@rajeshjulayi]

0.5 mm is best

[@dreadalinaa]

Thanks so much

[@leahrudy5881]

Your dreads a gorgeous! Just curious, but how many do you have on your head? I am so self-conscious because I had thin hair and could only fit 26 on my heard :( I am considering getting single ended synth dreads for more volume, but I wish mine could look like yours!

[@dreadalinaa]

Hey thanks for your message! I have 49 dreads... I tried synthetics to add volume aswell and it deffs works I had even a bit too much once I had them hahah so deffs try that :)

[@LNClark12]

@@dreadalinaa thank you! I will definitely try the synthetic extensions! I'm excited there is still a way to boost my volume! Love all your videos-thanks again!

[@lispet03]

Do you have an itchy scalp?

[@dreadalinaa]

Yes bad for the first week haha 😄🌟

[@lazaroexposito9787]

Eres realmente muy hermosa 💘

[@dreadalinaa]

Aww I don't understand sorry I only speak English! :(

[@lazaroexposito9787]

@@dreadalinaa Iwas just telling you that you are very pretty