DIY DREADLOCKS - My TWIST & RIP Method Start to Finish

How I made my own dreadlocks DIY style from start to finish. From the type of hair I have, a look at the brick lay pattern I used, Twist and Rip method and also tips and tricks along the way!
I hope you enjoy watching as I start my dread journey. Lot's more videos to come!
Lots of love and positive energy to everyone this New Year!
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BenSound: AcousticBreeze www.BenSound.com
Jens East: Running (ft. Elske)
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[@REZNAP]

5 1/2 years ago I helped twist/rip my wife's hair into dreads... it took 10 hours! Respect!

[@mellowEsko]

Thank you so much for taking the time to talk about all of the little details of the process!! This is exactly the video I was looking for.

[@simplysara8212]

This is very helpful! I think the palm rolling is the piece I was missing! Thank you so much!

[@GJStone-tf7vl]

good luck. hope the journey is fun, humorous and enjoyable. locs are beautiful!

[@MerridethHawk]

Thank you so much! I certainly am having fun with it :)

[@s.hahn0220]

The best looking dreads I've seen yet...

[@bellydancerofnorth]

I really appreciate that you made this video. I have the same hair type and thanks to you and your video I feel that I can do dreads and have it genuinely work for my hair type. Thank you! :) You've made my day and can hardly wait to start my deadlock journey! Thanks for giving me hope with a smile and your awesome information. Your locks are gorgeous!

[@HollarMoonMountain]

Finally! Someone with the same game plan as me with their dreads. I swist/rip. Don’t plan to crochet or do maintenance. I plan on ash,dry separate and palm roll..decorate and enjoy.I’m entering week 3.

[@kNINER-tj6mq]

I started yesterday with the twist and rip method after thinking it over for a week. I love your dreads. I used the triangle sectioning which I really like and I am about 75% through my head. I just have the crown left. Please update on your journey any useful tips and your struggles this far.

[@ashleighvinson5801]

Hmm never hear of triangle method.

[@kNINER-tj6mq]

@@ashleighvinson5801 i really liked the triangle parts. Theres a grid on pinterest that shows how to part them. I did mine a bit smaller than the grid and had 69 dreads total. I ended up splitting 2 and had 72 dreads. Unfortunately, i combed them out in september but im back again ready to restart the journey tomorrow. once i install them i palm roll the whole dread and continue palm rolling once a week on wash day to keep up on new growth. I like my dreadlocks to be neat and clean with the cylinder shape. Im used to starting out palm rolling but i have relaxed hair so it wont hold the palm roll which is why i used the twist and rip method.

[@fatherwilliam]

these are the best straight hair dreads ive ever seen

[@jenniferarchie6309]

love your video! Feel so much better about my own journey since I found you!

[@clintpillay1341]

wow great video and great dreads. very informative and simplified to understand each step. thank you so much.

[@MerridethHawk]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! :)

[@ashleighvinson5801]

I'm so happy And excited I found you!!!! I have searched And search for someone with my hair type. And being able to follow you easily. I can't wait to start mine 😍

[@Devante_L]

I’m about to start my journey with locs and I can’t wait. My mom is starting as well :)

[@ashleighvinson5801]

Looks beautiful :) I'm so excited to start mine. :D

[@WanderingPoppy]

Yay what fun! Enjoy your journey. Look forward to seeing more from you. Subbed!

[@MerridethHawk]

Thank you!! :)

[@jadeeendicott9107]

They make u look so much younger and they're so pretty!

[@MerridethHawk]

Jadee Endicott awww thanks!😊

[@loniotero9959]

I love your locs! I like how thin they are! Would love an update of what they look like now or if you even still have them!

[@loniotero9959]

Nvm! Just saw your update video! Lol

[@coolnespeeps]

how long did it take it to look that way? they look great!

[@RoseAnella]

this is the best video on here! and ive looked at a lot haha, im trying this today on myself, thank you :)

[@MerridethHawk]

So glad to hear it! Let me know how it goes💕

[@beautyschooldropout1972]

Awesome video I love learning more about dreads

[@MerridethHawk]

Thank you so much!💕

[@jmoya111]

Thanks! I have a couple of questions please, do you use a rubber band in the roots? of each dread? Ir try to twist to it roots, and how do you wash them? thanks!

[@LilPaypay24]

This was so informative and I have a similar hair type and length. From your latest video it looks like your hair has been coming along great! You seem super cool, subscribed :)

[@jessijeevan1011]

nice explanation.really sweet of you.

[@naenae6715]

You did an awesome job. I’m trying to do this now. I have my back and one row on each side done. I can’t get anyone to help me section it!!

[@nezlunatika3853]

That's not a 2c - 3a hair type. But a 2a - 2b hair type, just like mine, but mine is just black and fuller. I am soon getting dreads as well.

[@Courtney-ew8nf]

I didn't use rubber bands. My hair type is fine and thin. Lost length with twist and rip. Palm rolled. I have washed my hair. And my hair dreaded just fine just cause I have naturally curly tangley hair

[@MerridethHawk]

Thanks to everyone for watching!! More videos to come on my dreads and other fun stuff so don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel! ❤😆❤

[@christinabiggers2761]

I think they look great how do they look now update please 🙏

[@dark-thoughts]

I have straight hair and did twist n rip method. My dreads are very loose and flat (3 days old) should they be tight when I start them? I tried fixing them with a crochet hook but it doesn't really work because they're basically just messy/frizzy looking braids. Should I start over and do them tighter? Or will they knot up eventually? I'm so confused as to what they should be like to start with..

[@Little_ghost00]

Litz i know your answer is a year old and the original post is already two years old, but I’m sooo happy you answered it!

[@MM-ss9yd]

I am 13 and just go a few dreads in. They did not go to the root that well. can the root dread up naturally?

[@Hannah-nc7cb]

Yes just keep maintenance

[@jenniferfielding5542]

I am curious how your dreads turned out, and your health.

[@red.armstrong]

Haha I just gave myself a dreadlock and now I wanna take it out😂

[@ninoevans]

Bruh

[@alexisalvarado6053]

Did this work for a while? Did it hurt your hair?

[@fattiepattie5247]

So while you were dreading your hair you didn't wash your hair at all?

[@MM-ss9yd]

When i was doing twist a rip i was rolling it so fast that i started to smell the smell of burnt hair lol.

[@abdal_0733]

Nice vid

[@chelseysullivan2345]

How many hours per day did you do it?

[@tomdeheide8180]

Nerrrrrrrrrvioussssssss

[@MerridethHawk]

Tom Deheide ?? not sure whachya mean

[@shayt1979]

Where are u located

[@LeanneRuth]

The last inch of my hair won’t dread! I’m probably going to just cut it

[@layniemitchell5412]

You can take the hair at the bottom and make it a loop with the middle to end of the straight hair against the dread then take the loop and rub it against the palm of your hand for a while and it should start to knot up and then you can crotchet the rest into your dread if that makes any sense it's kinda hard to explain, I'm sure there's videos on the technique for finishing the ends.

[@loissummers86]

They look great girl! Looking forward to seeing how they develop :) your hair before you put them in looked a lot like mine before I did my dreadlocks! I'm a new subscriber :D would love if you would check out my channel and maybe sub back :) xx

[@MerridethHawk]

Thank you so much! It is always nice to hear. . . luvin' your channel as well. Vegan & dreadlocks, how can you go wrong with that?!! :) subbed as well, I love sharing and supporting -cheers!

[@childofwinter5818]

that aint no thick hair :)

[@MerridethHawk]

You would know by watching a video? I'd think I'm a better judge considering it's on my head.😊 Thanks for watching tho!💕

[@LeoDi4ever]

I can’t get over that fact you think you have really thick hair💀

[@MerridethHawk]

Because it is :)

[@whitneydaigle9309]

Totally is ✌️