Growing Dreadlocks vs. Getting Extensions | Pros & cons

[@verversniki]

It is so exciting to see an other red head with dreadlocks. I am a ginger myself and I found it pretty hard to picture myself with dreads, cause the color of my hair. Looks so good on you!

[@TheyCallTheWindMariah]

Hi Elise! Great video! I just wanted to recommend that if your dreads feel sticky you could try a deep cleanse where you soak them in hot water, apple cider vinegar, baking soda and essential oils. I do a deep cleanse every couple of months because it helps dissolve any build up inside the locs!

[@EliseBuch]

Sticky is the wrong word, it's like stiff and not soft... like wearing an old sweater.

[@nandeboleine]

Rigid might be a good word for what you’re trying to say.

[@haylee7951]

Or scratchy maybe

[@EliseBuch]

When I say "sticky" to describe the feel of the extensions, I mean stiff, prickly like an old sweater that you don't want to wear :)

[@tessaxelisexX]

Agree 100%, the extensions have a more prickly feel to them, versus my normal hair which softly mats together!

[@sallyshilag5735]

Elise Buch where are your extensions from? :)

[@mentalmissy]

Can you do dread maintenance video Or a daily/weekly dread routine video?

[@DestenyLeonore]

i have dread extensions myself, i made them myself and used human hair, i would say i have a similar hairstructure to yours, a little wavy and curls here and there, so i picked wavy extensions instead of flat ones, so they also build bumps and look very natural :) maybe thats what makes them look so unnatural.

[@lihvchgf]

Emily Leonore Ehre I have wavy hair too, where did you buy them? It is impossible to find human extensions here

[@blancosfamilyfarm1798]

I know its been years since this was posted but can you still get ahold of real hair extensions that aren't crazy expensive?

[@mollyfaye]

Needed this video! I’ve been wanting to do dreads for a year now but I’m waiting for my hair to grow out to do it! I’ve considered extensions but I’m afraid they’ll cost way too much and also like you said be too heavy! I get headaches pretty easily so I think I’ll keep waiting till my hair grows longer and then do them!

[@thatyoutubechannel9953]

My freeform type 2b/2a dreads are amazing, and I love them more than I think I could ever love super maintained and uniform locks. They're loopy but getting tighter, they have these wavy parts, they've got crazy volume... Not so much an extension/natural point, but I think freeform, totally natural locks are the most rewarding way to go.

[@weasleygurl26]

I currently have in Wool dread extensions and plan on using them to start my real dreads by interlocking the new growth behind the wool dreads as they grow out. (if that makes sense.) The reasoning for this is because my hair is shoulder length and if I were to start dreads without the extensions it would get super short. Love your dreads and I know that by now you have removed them, but they do suit you. :)

[@annoar9776]

So cool that you will meet up in Berlin this year! :D // Dreadlocks-Videos are always so informative! Thanks! ♥

[@eirrinalee]

I wouldn't recommend wool. I hated picking lint and fuzzy balls out of my hair. They absorbed so much water when I washed my hair and I took them out after only a few weeks.

[@tahoawtsu4384]

Im planning to have permanent extensions, how often do you repair it?as the old hair/root grow -thankyou

[@datlininschn2913]

I actually have partial dreadlocks and got most of them extended but I have got more loose hair so I just let them become even more dreadlocks and it works pretty well

[@erintraicene7422]

The birth of a baby dead! Lol. I have let that occur as well and it's neat to see them come to life and grow up all on their own

[@datlininschn2913]

@@erintraicene7422 yes! I totally agree :D

[@heatheradams7587]

I have tried braiding sections all over my head while my dreads where just about dry and then finishing them with my hair dryer. Makes the extensions a little bumpy looking almost like natural grown dreads.

[@troebeliewoep]

The wool dreadlocks I know of are the type to wear temporarily. You braid your own hair around it and after a month or so you take them out by undoing the braid. I like them because it makes it so easy to switch looks, but they are not “real dreadlocks” ofc

[@soniale3113]

Beautiful soul you are! Thank you for this great and informative video 🙏🏼

[@JulianDee]

Hi thanks for the insight really helpful on deciding 🤔 I have thick curly hair about shoulder length would natural partial dreads work?

[@kenzighost]

Hi, can the extensions stay forever or until you get the length you want on your own hair? and will it be the same for synthetic and human hair

[@Tokes_Outdoors]

Will your hair start to loc around the extensions?

[@nikigordon8106]

Can you use extensions until you’re natural hair locks? Will the extensions damage natural hair?

[@charlottemulligan4490]

can you leave extensions in for an indefinite amount of time, or do you have to take them out eventually and replace them or something

[@eviesherman2734]

Your hair looked so pretty without dreads!!! I would regret it too though, dreads are so pretty! I’m going to get my own soon, but they will be de synthetic ones, as I’m 16 and don’t want to commit ( and also am not allowed ) to dreads😂

[@carinachlystun2921]

I'm interested if there is a way to stop the shrinking of natural dreadlocks? And also I really would like to see a tutorial, how to apply dreadlock extensions and where you get them. :-)

[@heatheradams7587]

She has a video on adding extensions to her hair and where to get them.

[@intergalacticinterloper5177]

What about wool dreads? I have super short hair and am going to a dreadhawk kind of thing on a few year... So that's what I was considering. Old ladies with dreads. Yep. ❤️

[@AiyshaHomer]

Hi do the real dreadlocks extensions knot up well at the roots? Or does it require a lot of maintenance help. Thanks

[@tambrekay]

Can you put extensions in with your baby dreads? Will that complicate with the shrinking process?

[@Ms.Behaving]

This is a year old so I doubt anyone will see this. I really want to start my journey however my hair is thin and short, shoulder length. I know your natural hair gets shorter as the dreads mature. If I put in extensions in the beginning can I remove them later on when they mature a little and still keep my own hair dreaded? if that makes any sense.

[@K3Sherva]

I randomly just saw this, I had extensions put in with my baby dreads the same day. About 6 weeks later I didn’t like the section of a couple so I took them out and redid them. You totally can remove the extension without removing your natural dread hair! I have done it. Let me know if you have a question!

[@sharongroves3805]

Hi Elise. I had dreads put in yesterday. I have 50 dreads with extensions. My scalp is super sensitive at the moment and my locs are scratchy. Any recommendations?

[@mooncowshuman]

how many dreads do you have?

[@TheFinalHeartbeat12]

Personally my extensions did form loops, lumps and bumps

[@marcelahodgins2239]

you should make a room tour video

[@kieralarose]

Sooo do you consider your hair to be on the thicker side?? I have thin hair (shoulder length) how many dreads do you think I’ll need??

[@toriweber6523]

I have had natural dreads before but they started to matte together really bad, so I decided to take them out and start over. I cut my hair shorter because of all of the damage so that I wouldnt look like a scarecrow. I am going on a trip in a couple months and I really miss my dreadlocks but would like to skip the crazy phase for a little while. so my question...Can i add extensions to baby dreads? will my real dreads still mature if I have extensions on them?

[@charleyturner7654]

at what point would you recommend putting extensions in. i want to grow my own dreads and go for the natural method as much as i can, but i’m considering adding extensions after i’ve dread locked my own hair. i don’t want to tamper with the growing/maturing process of my natural dreads but i don’t want to have super short dreads, so what is the best point to add extensions so that i’ll get some extra length without forfitting the growth of my natural dreads?

[@marysusansusan]

You know they may be sticky because you are using the gel so much. Dreads have a lot of issues with buildup anyways so it wouldn't be that surprising.

[@EliseBuch]

It's not like that, they har stiff and sticky as an old sweater, very uncomfortable to sit up against. That's what I mean.

[@erintraicene7422]

I know what you mean by sticky. I think the word "stiff" or "grippy" describes what you mean by "sticky" accurately. As in not as soft and smooth as your own hair. Nicely done video. I did not know the process of dreading right into the extension starting at the roots. Good info for those getting started. Personally just wanted to say I too sometimes struggle with the desire to brush out my dreads as you had. And your journey with this last year helps me realize I would likely regret it as you did. And would be putting them back in. I'm compromising with brushing out a few more around the front. As much more work as partial dreads are it'll help me not do anything rash, like brushing out them all. Been a fan for 2+years. Happy for you and your continued success!

[@marysusansusan]

@@EliseBuch Ohh you probably mean "prickly"? Like how an old sweater makes you itchy?

[@carollinerose5256]

I have dread extensions, and I think she means sticky like “Velcro”.

[@marysusansusan]

@@carollinerose5256 So kinda like prickly 😆

[@Spider_Bees]

Loved this video.

[@blancosfamilyfarm1798]

Anyone know where I can get some human hair extensions about 20" either pre dreaded or not either way, but that don't cost a fortune?

[@CAL-of9mu]

Hello! Are you going to do Q&A soon?

[@EliseBuch]

I can do. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them.

[@Vic2riaable]

Hey! Jeg vil rigtig gerne have lavet mine dreads med exstentions! Da jeg har rigtigt blond hår(rigtig hvidt/blond) vil jeg gerne have dem lavet af en der har styr på det. Jeg er fra Kbh. Hvor har du fået lavet dine? :D

[@loveintoxicspoonfulls3248]

Need new locks any recommendations?

danke für das Video

[@Funky897]

Where do you buy your human hair extensions?

[@sallyshilag5735]

how is this meant when she says she has extensions where her natural hair is put into ?

[@ellu...]

Why didn't you dread your own hair and add extensions this time too? I'm in the process of dreading my own hair and I just hate sectioning, it's quite difficult 😭

[@EliseBuch]

That was what I thought was the plan, but the person who helped me just dreaded my hair into the extensions instead :)

[@jeffhayward8221]

I have been wanting to get dreads. I have hair exactly like yours even the same color. Problem is I'm broke. And I dont have anyone to help me make my hair into dreads.

[@erintraicene7422]

You can do them yourself! For free. There are a lot of tutorials on KZbin. I used the twist and rip method. And used a crochet hook to complete the dead. Make sure you separate your hair first! And you can do a few a day til complete.

[@purplemoonpagan]

You can make them yourself ^^ just do research and take your time making them!

[@hannataylor6942]

If have short hair couldn't I have my normal hair dreaded and then add hair extensions that are dreaded to it to make my hair longer then as my real hair grows and it gets long enough just take out the extension then it wouldn't take that long for my real natural hair to have baby dreads

[@kseniaswampland6667]

I thought that you had to cut off natural dreadlocks made from your own hair. I’m surprised you can actually brush them

[@KS-op5hb]

Ksenia Swampland you can brush them but it takes hours ! KZbin has a few vids in this that are very helpful . Most have a helper to move the process along but seems to just take a metal comb , conditioner or sorts , and lots of patience . Most did have to do a big trim to their hair though after .

[@odeefannoopost4454]

Your hair is beutiful

[@quincyq-radio6300]

Cool 😊

[@Mae_______]

"Hairy?" Lol ☺

[@EliseBuch]

hahah yep. In need of a better word.

[@Mae_______]

@@EliseBuch it was perfect! You made me laugh today, thanks💚✌

[@maketodaypretty1505]

me too@@Mae_______

[@meganzbitniff595]

This video just irritated me! So much yammering…. Either do a proper tutorial video, without heading down a rabbit hole- or humble yourself to see yourself

[@Mae_______]

💚💚💚✌

[@alexandradupont6098]

First do a good deep clean with warm water, bicarbonate soda and lemon juice- rinse for long time in shower. Ring out extra water then add lots of conditioner especially on the extensions wrap in towel for minimum one hour- rinse out well in shower. Do once/twice a week until they loosen up and feel soft, silky and lighter. Do NOT palm roll and add that product you are. Palm rolling and adding that product makes them hard, scratchy and too tight. People are afraid to condition. It’s not to be afraid of. It makes them more beautiful, lighter and natural. I promise they won’t hurt your hair because it is locked now.

[@EliseBuch]

It has actually helped a lot palmrolling them, since it's pushing down the hair that is making them uncomfortable 😋 I often do treatments to condition, but that doesn't make a difference, really