3 Reasons Why Your Dreadlocks Won't Lock

[@AntiBluePill207]

Awesome I was just thinking why isn’t my hair locking today and boom I see this video

[@choppaboymon9685]

I had dreadlocks in the past and i started spraying my dreads with sea salt and water everyday and soon enough they locked, the sea salt dries out the hair and makes it tangle which creates the lock

[@dheze2313]

A R M O N D 2x would there not be salt in your dreads?

[@Dabobman]

Swirly Tunes 64 i had a set of dreads and I never used sea salt, even tho it does help kinda loc faster, it dries out your hair barley, causes flakes, and scalp issues

[@choppaboymon9685]

@Swirly Tunes 64 nah there was never salt stuck in my dreads because you shake up the sea salt and the water in a bottle so the sea salt just goes in the water and it looks like regualr watee

[@jeredalmeida1880]

@@choppaboymon9685 Agreed. Back in MA, I was swimming in the Atlantic all the time when I first started my locks. The salt water locks you up quick and it treats any tender spots you might have on your scalp. I live in Denver now where there is no ocean and decided to lock my hair again. It's taken me 2 years for my hair to mature and break out of the awkward phase.

[@kaylascott7263]

You don’t need any products at all.... leave your hair alone and it will loc eventually period no matter how straight it will loc eventually. Just be patient

[@summerblink1030]

Wtf

[@summerblink1030]

I have been growing my hair for 13 and it never locked

[@ombgang2666]

summer BLINK are you white?

[@summerblink1030]

@@ombgang2666 no

[@summerblink1030]

@@ombgang2666 i am half black

[@kerezma5609]

Who Else Has Dreadlocks? 👇🏾

[@AYouTubeChannelwithNoName]

I have curls

[@jbxzy]

Me

[@kerezma5609]

Jay H 👊🏾💯

[@newjeansfan0381]

I'm getting there

[@user-ud5zf6fk7n]

🤟🏾

[@jayce3839]

He got dreads down to a science lmao

[@jayce3839]

@Joshua’s World fr. If u gone do sum for a living, might as well go all out

[@julianjules6541]

Literally lol

[@TNutte86]

The BEST advice is "BE PATIENT"

[@vuks-fj7fl]

facs

[@shazminaj2125]

I agree totally

[@tb-ng7oy]

K

[@FBIopenuuppp]

Fax crochet doesn’t really lock your hair it just holds it until it locks

[@YntTwon]

Crotchet needleeeeeeeeee!!

[@_Car_Ideas]

He definitely had fun making and editing this video and it shows lol really entertaining video man 🔥

[@anthonyskeeters5578]

Or he just got super tired lmaoo

[@domo1018]

I actually found this video helpful because I'm starting my loc process through the two strand method, and tbh I was bout to drop a smooth $50 on some products and it turns out that using them ain't gonna help my hair too much. Thanks for the tips cus this is really gonna save me some bread.

[@malachi396]

my parents won't let me get dreads, so i was wondering if u could do a video explaining why

[@valerius47]

malachi Same bro! They sit here and tell me “you’ll never get a job with that mess on yo head”, it look ugly, etc.

[@peanits333]

they probably don't know what dreads are like. They probably think they're gross and dirty and that you can't clean them. They might also think of all the negative dreadhead stereotypes

[@arandomboy7036]

Same with me even having braids is harder than it should be my mum doesn't want me to do anything with my hair

[@peanits333]

@Eccly Igbineweka Fr. My mom is always just complimenting my natural hair just to downplay other styles that I like. She’s always like “ur hair is better than that” I hate it

[@plainsight_582]

My dad didnt let me grow my hair out until I could pay for it (high school) and no hairstyle is ugly as long as you take care of it and people will always hate how you look but more people will your style cuz it's your own and it fits your personality

[@1of1-entertainment]

Dis dudes deserve everything that’s comes his way the dedication of the videos is what gets me so much true information

[@LaggyZambie]

I love not being able to relate to this questions, waiting for your hair to lock is frustrating

[@likotherealist]

This video was well needed😂🤦🏾‍♂️man I have three thick dreads in the back that won’t lock up in the root area...11 months in by the way...but I only use one product plus the Jamaican mango Jel...but now I know what to do💪🏾

[@laelaelocs1653]

I’ve had dreadlocks for a year and 5 months and all I would watch is your videos and other KZbinrs I love your channel🥰

[@djones8585]

The #4 reason is no patience. Just sit back, chill and enjoy the journey. And understand everyone's JOURNEY is not the same...much respect homie good videos and great info✊🏽✊🏽

[@swatz22]

I just started my locking journey and last week i did the crochet method. My locs was VERY frizzy and LOTS of loose strands. I tried more crochet but wasnt good enough. So i bought a locking gel and the before and after is night and day! I used the crochet doing some touch ups as i was use thr locking gel and it worked pretty well. Now the frizz isn't 100% gone but looks alot less bummy than what it was before

[@Imonthespectrum_001]

My hair is naturally dry, I was about to buy a bunch of moisturizers and oils to start and speed up the process, and it would’ve slowed down and even hindered the process. 🤯 Great advice, thanks for the video, really.

[@vitokombattalk6220]

You are actually right about the hair wash. I workout 6 days a week, and my locks are 3 weeks old, i honestly feel it is following the process.

[@highgoals4207]

10 weeks in first time ever getting and I'm loving the outcome. They are 2-4 inches and have a slight reddish brown sun bleach going on. I can't wait to see where I'll be at in a full year.

[@osasumwenedamwen3443]

How long did it take you before you washed your dread at the beginning?

[@Yaimdame]

Locking gel really helps because I put locking gel on one of my dreads and twisted it and in like 2 weeks it started locking and like he says don’t use to much because when u in that heat u gonna be itching your head a lot

[@kushpakk2210]

is locking gel the same thing as beeswax? lmk some locking gel brands if you can plz🙏🏼

[@Yaimdame]

@@kushpakk2210 Jamaican mango & lime locking gel

[@kushpakk2210]

@@Yaimdame goodlooks my boy

[@hippigirlful]

I saw your video upon the dread look crochet hook I ordered it last week from Amazon an I got it 3 days ago even though I had my dreads 13. Years it's the best thing I coulda ever bought so thank you for your advice. I love love love it. It puts my loose hairs right back in my dreads. I wish I woulda bought it years ago. Lol,

[@TYHMJHKL]

Here’s my thing with the wash- when i wet my hair, my roots get loose. So it’s like it’s counter productive for me.

[@dremewhite5209]

LITERALLY. Got my hair retwisted, a week later, i sprayed some water on it and now they're loose and not locking

[@chaysejenkins2801]

@@dremewhite5209 wear a shower cap so it won’t come loose.

[@dremewhite5209]

@@chaysejenkins2801 i can’t wear a shower cap to work lol

[@siratlantis6]

@@dremewhite5209 shower cap in the shower silly

[@dremewhite5209]

@@siratlantis6 yall must have missunderstood me. When i moisturize my hair, i spray water on it and then my product. The dampness from moisturizing causes my retwists to unravel

[@bluemarvel5970]

Free form is the best way 💯!

[@zzrhokage]

Gunther love some dreads, I wonder if he thought about proposing to his dread locs 😭💀

[@jaronpirtle5508]

Lmao dead

[@tdavis383]

Stfu 😂 🤦

[@April-201]

These are not Locs 😲 Stop the shits folks this dude is a fraud of the culture

[@Knx3k]

@@April-201 huh

[@kid5042]

@@April-201 Wtf are you talking about? He took his dreads out. This guy is a dreadlock teacher, he knows a lot about them.

[@soulbkrazy1783]

Only products I use is the Jamaican mango and lime locking gel

[@boumboulalo1510]

But it have minéral oil

[@aron5624]

Bro this is the keys maan i was struggling with my hair bc i do sports like 5 times a week and i really have to shower so i didn‘t know if showering does unravle my starter dreads but now that you say that the more i shower the better my hair lock up! i am ready go in this journey maan thanks gunther🔥🔥

[@sir_ra]

I’ve heard so much differing information over the past 6 months since I’ve started my locs. Still trying to figure out what’s right although I’ve seen a lot of positives (budding, growth, etc). I live in a colder climate and feel like that affects my scalp amongst others things (diet, exercise, etc) I feel like I have to use some kind of oil especially in the winter months. Based on this video I want to try washing once a week and hopefully that will help my scalp produce some natural oil.

[@theanxoiushero800]

Tbh I would just stick to whatever washing schedule you had before dreads. Unless you wash it everyday

[@obeel4702]

Ayyy I’m free forming too! I’m pretty sure i have the same type of hair as you and it already started to lock! I shower every morning of the week and it’s all going good! Also doing that 100 push-ups a day for a month thing for the second time, it really helps. Thanks Gunther for all of this!👍🏽

[@Hennessyfather]

Wait so you wash everyday?

[@EKprodigy]

Honestly appreciate tf out of your vids they're so helpful. Started free forming less then a month ago and it's coming out perfect because of your them.

[@raybrooks2983]

I've had mine for 1 year and 5 months now. A little uncommon but started out with braidlocs 👌🏾

[@heyk333nn7]

Yo on a real level tho if u too broke for products makes some sea salt water in a spray bottlw and u good too go 👽👽👏👏

[@isoo_godd1364]

No its dries your hair too much. In fact, it dries your scalp causing it to itch and your scalp produces too much oils and ruin your dreads and causes build up

[@spinningmonkey2358]

The other day I went to fast with the crochet hook and it went through my finger and hit the bone and I had to sit there pulling it out

[@narviagrimes2400]

I've done that..omg..then a month later..back through the same puncture..ouch!!!

[@GuntherDaGreat]

Made in Cabe - that’s happened to me too!!

[@alessre4157]

Me too...

[@oltjseigrs614]

are yall joking orr???

[@alessre4157]

@@oltjseigrs614 no the crochet it's 0,5 mm so when work fast it can happen that the crochet enter in your finger or under the nail...

[@gadi6387]

I barely started my locks a week ago, but I've only used the microfiber towel so far!

[@lilkeeffff]

How is it now ?

[@theironmaiden1]

Dude, THANK YOU! I had my daughter section my hair and microlink it. Last week I spent 24 solid hours dreading 170 sections, lol. Came out great. It’s been 1 week. I’m about to wash for 1st time and wanted to do some research before I fucked anything up.😂 This video has helped me SO much! I really appreciate you and I’ll be all up in your videos for LIFE now!🤣 TYVM❤ I’ll keep you posted. I’ve got the crochet needles. It’s lookin frizzy and a couple have come loose, but so now ima wash it and go through em all

[@beEZ410]

I have free formed my locs and it’s a lil over a year and a half. I should show you guys my journey

[@israyl1808]

Ur video production is so AMAZING

[@uhhFez]

Wild hair growth oil... Black vanilla sheen...Mango lock gel...

[@gibranthompson7557]

Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue is my favorite

[@LeBeautiful]

Lil Gunther back at it again!

[@sydsosaucy6622]

If i was able to lock my hair with simple water retwists, havent used gel at all, you can do it too

[@warrenblackwells735]

not too many know how clean a water retwist can be

[@WhFLs]

@@warrenblackwells735 I've been doing water retwists for at least 7-8 months and I haven't looked back.

[@capriqueen3431]

Different hair type sweetie👌 And I got this product... It doesn't produce no built-up

[@JusNoirCreativeVisuals]

The first time I tried dreads was in 05, comb coil method with twist gel. FAIL! My hair unravels easily and curls right back up if I don't manipulate it. Parts of my hair doesn't even curl its just wavy and kind of straight. I gave up and went back to cornrows then eventually shaved all my hair off. 2 years later I discoverd the crochet hook method. It worked & I've had locs hella times since then. 😂 Always get bored around year 2. Currently working on a new set I think this time I'm going to stick with locs since I keep coming back to them.

[@alexallen6286]

It's been 10 months for me. I have super straight, thin hair. I have never used any product and since the first time I got sectioned and back combed I have washed my hair twice a week. My hair doesn't coil, so I don't want to call it locs. More like sectioned matted hair. I'm so beyond over people assuming that I don't/can't wash my hair. And also people telling me to use bees wax/ hair gel.

[@theanystrom2882]

The peanut butter thing had me dead😂😂😂

[@chrishtanisaiah9530]

I didn’t use any products, I ripped and twisted then used a crochet needle. And I just use tea tree oil now.

[@lilm3x44]

Straight hair texture all you need is a crochet tool

[@GG.Herald]

Ok thank you

[@vuks-fj7fl]

and backcombing

[@black_skylerr7807]

Or twist n rip

[@Chanted2]

i got my starter locks. Washing my dreads soon

[@egguw]

super glue works really good too 👍🏻

[@StahhCR7]

If you have starter locs using twisting gel and just oil for your scalp is fine when you’re retwisting tbh just don’t douse your hair in oil everyday after that and wash your hair after a couple weeks

[@theblackguy6512]

Can you do a video on two strand twist into dreads Gunther not enough on your channel about them

[@Tyzelr]

When i first started i never asked this. But i got dandruff inside my dreads

[@blxccshinra9456]

PlayBoiMari that’s in everyone dreads fam just use acv wash and rinse fam I don’t personally care if dundruff is in my locks 🔒 lint and dust collect in dreadlocks so yeah fam u out of luck with dat really it don’t matter if u had dreads for 78 years u gonna have some dandruff in ur scalp or the lock it self😂

[@sway_goatid8725]

Locking jell and grease to hold it up

[@darrylthompson7509]

G back with another one👍

[@richardchang1448]

If the rubbing your hair when you wash is the problem then just rinse it with cold water (you should use cold water when you wash it too) because the process of hair getting wet and drying locs up hair especially with cold water sense it makes hair contact while hot water makes expand.

[@tmb__2773]

When you wash your hair do you just put water or you use shampoo or conditionner as well ?

[@4evalocd660]

Well gunter I'm semi Freeform 2yrs in Dec i luv my locs now in hang time but i will try washing more wash only twice a month ♾🔒'D✌✌💜💜

[@mikeaflick]

loc'D ALWAYS 1 time a month

[@4evalocd660]

@@mikeaflick 5x's of the 2yrs i washed my locs ♾🔒'D✌✌💜💜

[@jayman1819]

11:12 for people wondering about if you should not wash your hair don’t all that at 11:12 is so not true water locks up hair 🤨🤨🤨 wtf

[@feliciasisk494]

That is the exact crochet hook I bought, I was so lost trying to use it. I gave up. Watched videos then tried again, gave up again. I wash my hair once a week even before I started my locs. I use living proof shampoo.

[@athelos1214]

My dreads locked up but the base of them doesn’t, help?!? 😂

[@BTG1990]

Thanks I'm restarting my dreads and trying to stay away from products.

[@jalishamontgomery9073]

Is natural honey a good product for dreadlocks?

[@6oatheadda6dondada83]

the key is to be patient

[@liz_coastcna2401]

I wasn't sure if I should watch this since my dreads is currently only a thought. Lol. Glad I did so for when I do, I know where to get the crotchet hook. 😝

[@daddylongneckdexter1669]

Ok i have water based dreadlock gel suggest twisting gel to start plus using tools for matureing process?? For straight hair ?

[@AprilDBoddie]

I’m almost one year and since I stopped interlocking 6months ago my roots have not locked😔 I’m gonna try washing more often and see if my stylist can instant loc the root. I wanna see my length!

[@emyshibari]

thank you gunther!

[@ajbryant4754]

Main Reason: you don’t have 4c hair 😂

[@youngestdon7800]

ajay Bryant 😂

[@byronbostick4310]

I have 2a hair....and I have locs.

[@warrenblackwells735]

Byron Bostick but how long did it take

[@byronbostick4310]

Warren Blackwells damn near forever. But it took my hair about 6 months to start budding and about a year for my locs to mature

[@Teasnu10]

I have 4c hair I’m on month 3 and my twist keeps coming unraveled 😑. My hair is still not locked

[@virgesvirges3047]

Thanks bro for the information!

[@markie8792]

I want to wash my hair so bad but I dont want my hair to unravel. I'm unsure which method I should use. The usual wash or the durag/stalking cap technique..🤷🏾‍♂️

[@serpentrain]

I used a cap my first wash after a month and I towel rubbed after it air dried and it was all fine. I got like 3b-3c hair too so you’ll prolly be fine.

[@99DHKid]

I’m so confused cause some people say to oil/moisturize your locs I think I’m in that teenage stage right now so I’m trying to figure out how to maintain my locs

[@adventuresofdee7859]

Lol I’m 9 years in with my locs this video makes me laugh

[@louislondon4025]

100% I cant understand his logics . This is my 4th year of having mine ant I wash them daily

[@daddylongneckdexter1669]

Im gana use water based gel i have clean dry hair will a salt spray help? Will other tool be a good combo for drradlocks?

[@chereasejohnson4986]

I'm scared of height's unless I'm at 6flags. But when you faced the camera towards the window my heart dropped 😭

[@alexyshartwell4299]

I have beautiful dread and I use the bees wax. My hair is very clean.I guess it all depends on the persons hair and their preference of how their dreads will look.

[@christophercannon3033]

I takes like 8 months no sleep way around b patient

[@SlimeBall7.62]

I got good hair I’m a freeformer I got freeform dreads except the front piece by forehead everything else dreads up I need help 😩

[@KingZyy]

Always dropping bangers ‼️🔥

[@tdashgunzntana]

Thanks for this video! Just subscribed!!

[@Heatzy2011]

I have so many locking gels so mango and lime tropical roots

[@demarkestbrooks7896]

My hair grade cause my hair to unravel when wet, so for me personally not washing my hair helped it lock, if my hair was more coarse than washing regularly wouldn't be a issue. That's just what worked for me. I didn't wash my hair until my hair started to lock

[@Tranzformerzgetoff]

I have 3C hair I’m only 2 months in...I wash my hair 3x a week cause I workout a lot..but I wet my hair daily is that bad?

[@myad4534]

no it’s not bad to wet ur starter locs every daily actually that is the best thing u can do bc when it gets wet it mats Nd tangled together Nd that’s good,BUT washing your hair 3 times A WEEK is HORRIBLEEE especially when ur already wetting it every day I promise ur hair will thank you. stop washing ur hair so frequently that hinders the locking process as well

[@Tranzformerzgetoff]

@@myad4534 thank you I really appreciate it! I was paranoid about my hair keeping smells cause I smoke also but I rather smell like a likkle kush then prevent hair from flourishing haha 😆

[@MrMariowilson100]

Gunther, can you do a video on a washing process and washing combo for locking. Our hair types are similar and I find that I wash and then condition, that makes my hair type more soft and curly preventing my locking. Thanks 👍😎

[@Ade.OluwaA]

“Would it be smart to use peanut butter?”💀💀

[@kushpakk2210]

I’ve heard someone use maple syrup for locking dreads😂😂

[@jahfromda4]

@@kushpakk2210 lolllll

[@1ztype343]

@@kushpakk2210 forbidden snack

[@100Franky]

@@kushpakk2210 say less

[@wendellhubert]

what inspired you to choose the name gunther

[@heartlesspolo3003]

i had my dreads fa a month and i want to to lock now😭

[@JH-ks5bv]

I use Jamaican magi locking gel Jamaican mango seed oil Jamaican mango black castor oil

[@rogeliomercado2497]

hey Gunther, so far I use oil,I stopped using it. what should I use

[@ButtercupRecee]

Dang it, I bought bees wax. Ugh. I'm at a month since I've been trying to loc. Should I try to wash the wax out and start over? 🙃

[@YUNGFUMES]

Nice I love the free form journey

[@Stepz123]

I have the same locing wax as I but it’s so trash for my hair

[@destroyer6245]

Anyone else here has a different hair type in the front then the back

[@krushvic]

am I the only one with fully mature dreads and doesn’t need anymore tips but still watches all of Gunther’s videos cause I enjoy them lol

[@tie-diegaming2516]

I just started semi free forming last week and its going pretty good. The top isn't forming as fast as the sides and back though. Would wearing a hat or putting my hair up help?

[@blueballs3777]

Same

[@Ayedeezzy]

How do you wash your scalp? Every time I scratch my hair, and I wash once a week, I have dirt in my nails. I don’t use product in my hair. I do oil it like 3 times a week

[@ultrathagawd]

Don't use oil. Your hair naturally produces oil. That dirt is build up

[@Ayedeezzy]

What I was told is that black peoples hair do not produce oil which is why we have to use conditioner in our hair after using shampoo. Is that true? I heard that white peoples hair produces natural oil which is why they have to wash their hair more often and they do not need to use conditioner to put oil back into their hair...

[@styxxx7493]

It's probably scalp buildup from the oil, stop using it as much and wash more often u should be straight

[@Ayedeezzy]

I’ll keep washing my hair once a week but I’m going to try no oil for a month and see if my scalp clears up. With my hair, I have extra dry scalp so that’s why I was adding the oils so that my hair don’t break from damage.

[@themelanatedmonster3710]

WAde it’s called sebum my guy, we all produce it my guy. It comes down to hair textures which is why other races wash their hair more frequently...but it comes in handy for someone wanting waves or their hair to loc. You were told to condition your hair after washing NOT because we don’t produce oils but because our hair needs it’s “naturalness” to be truly healthy...too much of anything isn’t good tho so find out what works best for YOU. Hope I could help young king. Remember with the body EVERYTHING starts internally..work from the inside out 💎

[@juliuswilkes9214]

Shootouts to Gunther - Blu screen tech

[@ITZNULA]

Thanks man. Nice tip regarding washing your hair. I have a question though, how do you wash your hair?, Do you use a certain type of shampoo?. Thanks.

[@karlgregory6761]

Tavo Cosío Yeah , like Jamaican Mango and like have shampoo & konditoner for locks

[@ajaybibi6576]

I only use Jamaican Castor oil. My locs are 6 months in.

[@mannyborrero724]

Have you been using CHISELL?

[@dheze2313]

Someone please tell me a quick solution how to wash my hair? People say with starter locs u should wait 3 months to wash it? I started sponging 2 weeks ago and my hair itchy af

[@NellyVision94]

DH Essay use a thing wig cap, that way your locks still get shampooed and get clean but won’t unravel

[@NellyVision94]

*thin

[@JERELLE_MULLINS]

Wash your hair with a stocking cap on so that your dreads don't unravel and come apart

[@laelaelocs1653]

Wash your hair with shampoo but with no conditioner so afterwards use some type of oil

[@boumboulalo1510]

Wash u Hair and kepp sponging it

[@somanyquestions3113]

Your hair is gonna look so cool when its completely locked

[@ifejahtafari3829]

Yeah it is! Crown on a king

[@erikawilliams4115]

Okay what about moose? Leave in conditioning?