HOW TO GROW FREEFORM LOCS / DREADS

[@TroyBlyden]

Respect to everyone starting their loc journey! I hope this helps.

[@Boomover15]

#locs_18 💥✊🏾

[@seji8641]

My bro my curls aren’t as tight as u im between a 3b-3c will leaving it a lone still work? Ive grown my hair out for a year without touching it and all i got was a fro

[@TroyBlyden]

@@seji8641 yes

[@m.a.d.q3616]

@@TroyBlyden Say bro what advice do you have if you already have dreads growing. Had my locs for two years now and just been rocking the double strand twist. What should I do if I want to start the freeform journey now

[@bongiwemkheswa]

Sometimes one might think that their hair is not growing but actually it is. Patience is key. Good video💯

[@TroyBlyden]

Very true, I’ve definitely felt like that. Thank you for your comment 🙏🏾

[@brettb.coolin5627]

Not if you balding like me

[@koolkiid2045]

Facts I feel like my hair ain’t growing at all it’s been yo long

[@MattDeloatch]

Currently starting my second set of freeform locs. If anybody is reading this, he’s not cappin. This is the best advice. Just trust the process and enjoy the journey.

[@TroyBlyden]

Thanks Matt!

[@AncientEL07]

"You just wash it and leave it, you don't comb it' ~Bob Marley

[@akunnaispresent]

Yeah, I’m pretty sure my last retwist was my… last retwist. 😅 It didn’t feel right. I don’t like how flat my head is afterwards, I don’t like the pain from the tension, and I don’t like all the gel and mousse they use. The maintenance contradicts all of the reasons I got locs in the first place. Lol. Thanks for the inspiration! I love being able to watch your progress throughout the years. 🙌🏾✨

[@TroyBlyden]

I’m glad you’re enjoying the journey :) 💚

[@Southforthewinter]

\that audio crisp as hell man, and you’re outside!!

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you for noticing 💪🏾

[@RekoReadsBooks]

tell people this all the time, the less the better in regards to freeforms, good content.

[@TroyBlyden]

Facts, less is more! Thank you fam

[@obad.iah.]

You got one of the most beautiful rastas I've seen! Nice.

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you! I’m not Rasta though 🙏🏾

[@PracticeMakesPaper]

Love how your videos is straight to the point

[@TroyBlyden]

I appreciate you saying that! Have a great day

[@mboaart]

bro love ypur energy ! am gonna leave my hear alone they are big boys

[@TroyBlyden]

Respect 🙏🏾

[@mayrarubio4735]

Your dreads are so good

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you!

[@rodneyjr7172]

my cousin's had the livest freeforms as kids in the 90s. they the reason why I wanted dreadlocks. they had theirs since they were babies but eventually cut them off as teens.

[@tobiashumphrey4885]

Brotha thank you for keeping the vid short & simple😎

[@TroyBlyden]

No problem 🙏🏾💯

[@DadzLife]

nice locs!!!

[@TroyBlyden]

Thanks

[@basilbruder7203]

Damn you got the nicest hairs ive seen in a long time🙃🙃

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@free_form254]

Those are some sick locs yoh

[@bishopjuice7478]

Finally a short simple video, appreciate it brotha🤞🏿

[@TroyBlyden]

Much love

[@kiloskywalker]

I’m bouta try my hand at semi freeform you done convinced me lol this my second 2nd so something different would be dope

[@TroyBlyden]

Whatever you feel is right 💪🏾

[@Tuffgongshakur]

Thanks I needed to hear this! Leave it alone !!! Thanks bredren

[@TroyBlyden]

Respect ✊🏾

[@elstonturner7008]

Honestly i did a Bing search and jus clicked on ya video. Bout to kut my old dreads (2007) and start fresh. Jus nervous about what haircut style to start from

[@TroyBlyden]

Aye that’s wassup Elston ✊🏾 I appreciate you watching and I wish you good luck on your new journey

[@elstonturner7008]

@@TroyBlyden Preciate it! Shalom!

[@stefan_chance2515]

✊🏽🌴 Exactly straight to the point 💯🤷🏽‍♂️🙏🏽

[@TroyBlyden]

Respect as always 🙏🏾

[@stefan_chance2515]

@@TroyBlyden ✊🏽💯

[@dukesoffishial]

He looks like jcole 😌. Love the locs I also want to start my journey, thanks this was real helpful.

[@TroyBlyden]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾glad to help

[@choppingitupwithtraveon7683]

Marc the messenger looking a lil different

[@flefrtk817]

Yesssire 🔙 to a banger

[@TroyBlyden]

✊🏾💯

[@JordonRyant]

One problem sleep like not tryna keep messing up the back of my head I’m Starting my third Bach and I’m just tryna keep ‘em with the bac piece looking good too? Help me fam

[@TroyBlyden]

Bonnet

[@FreddyFekir]

I started my travel 🤞🏻

[@TroyBlyden]

Respect

[@FreddyFekir]

Appreciate twin

[@mondocongolocs2346]

Dope locs bro

[@TroyBlyden]

Preciate that fam 💯

[@Hastystriker]

What would you recommend washing your hair with

[@TroyBlyden]

www.freetheroots.com/?ref=z5XpNy8hGr1Ng

[@thehellenkelleroftrashtalk244]

But when u say wash once a week do you mean with soup once a week or in genral with water just once a week

[@TroyBlyden]

Up to you. I used aloe in the beginning

[@atlantic_wav3s]

Your hair is dope I started my semi free forms 2 weeks ago! outro song?!👌🏾🔥

[@TroyBlyden]

Thanks fam 🙏🏾 good luck of your journey. The song is just an instrumental from adobe premier rush

[@atlantic_wav3s]

@@TroyBlyden Absolutely man Thx! I subbed to watch your journey.😁

[@vlonefolder2127]

Love this content

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@topboy3605]

I wash my hair 3 times in a week and it still turned out great

[@TroyBlyden]

Respect

[@ryn926]

wassup and im first keep doing ya thing bro

[@TroyBlyden]

I appreciate you ✊🏾

[@scottlaflame9857]

In the beginning stages of your freeforms, did you condition your hair at all or did you just wash it?

[@TroyBlyden]

Yes, with aloe Vera

[@Michtario]

Will just leaving your hair alone work if you have long straight hair already? My hair is well past shoulder length and I'm curious if freeform dreads are even possible. Also, is it alright to wash your hair more frequently than once a week?

[@TroyBlyden]

It will be a much different process with straight hair

[@Hiltonliveparanormalnews79]

I want to find some small tams to wear to work in the work office while my hair grows

[@TroyBlyden]

Look up @TuffLikeIron on IG. They have really cool tams in all sizes, I just got a medium one

[@BiiggDoggg]

Wassup bro, I have locs but I’m trying to transition them into free form locs. I see my hair trying to do something but I heard you say keep it clean. I work out a lot so should I wash my hair more than once a week?

[@TroyBlyden]

I personally like to do “water only” once a week, then shampoo once every 2 weeks

[@adultcartoonsandcereal15]

How do i get Congos tho?

[@michaelwashington4258]

When you first started growing ya hair What did you do when u woke up n the morning n ya hair is flat on one side? Lol Real question tho..

[@TroyBlyden]

I just put a little water in my hands and rubbed my hair

[@royzellhenderson-ty6my]

I use Seabreeze I n my simifree form

[@blackkurosaki4565]

Should I still moisturize my hair? My hair gets brittle and dry like every other day

[@TroyBlyden]

You can use a little bit of oil after washing it. Just try different routines until you find what works for you

[@flefrtk817]

Troy back when we getting a vlog?

[@TroyBlyden]

Soon come 🙏🏾

[@flefrtk817]

@@TroyBlyden yes

[@DariongoinD1]

tbh no oil is crazy

[@KingJon777]

Did you cover your hair while you sleep? And what did you do if your hair was flat in the morning?

[@TroyBlyden]

No, I never have. I just throw a little water on it, massage my scalp & keep it movin

[@KingJon777]

This is why I want and love freeform it’s wash my hair and live my life. Super easy! Also I have a thin spot in my hair will it affect me getting free forms?

[@professionalrawdogger161]

Do I need conditioner because my hair gets really really dry and frizzy

[@TroyBlyden]

In my opinion, no, but that’s up to you. Try FreeTheRoots ACV conditioner: www.freetheroots.com/?ref=z5XpNy8hGr1Ng

[@scknots1876]

Are they supposed to be real skinny after washing and drying in a circular motion im like a week in to freeforms

[@TroyBlyden]

Sometimes

[@TroyBlyden]

Nothing is “supposed to be”. This is Freeform

[@scknots1876]

@@TroyBlyden right on ✊🏾

[@bishopjuice7478]

Do I wear anything over my head at night?

[@TroyBlyden]

You don’t have to

[@blkswan7382]

If I start from these inch twist could they still turn into freeform or will they keep tangling, turning into the hang long locs.

[@TroyBlyden]

They will combine overtime

[@unike26]

So when Iget up on morning my hair messy , what should o do? No comb?

[@TroyBlyden]

No comb. Just spray some water or FreeTheRoots hydrating mist. Here’s my affiliate link for a discount: www.freetheroots.com/?ref=z5XpNy8hGr1Ng

[@PhillyWave93]

When I do get a lil length I kinda want my locs to look like yours just more thick, like 15 big locs, but I still want free form any pointers?

[@TroyBlyden]

Wait as long as possible before you separate

[@PhillyWave93]

@@TroyBlyden bet🤝🏿

[@sirispescador5590]

When you say wash once a week you mean your hair only gets wet once a week

[@TroyBlyden]

Yes

[@darrioncottrell3490]

How often did you wash it?

[@TroyBlyden]

Every week

[@krazyk3657]

I been freeformin for 5 months now.how often do I wash my freeforms now?

[@TroyBlyden]

Every 1-2 weeks. Find a routine that works for you

[@prod.naptowngav]

my hair is short so when i wake up in the morning the sides and the back are flat. What do i do?

[@TroyBlyden]

Sleep with a satin pillowcase or bonnet, then add some FreeTheRoots hydrating mist in the morning www.freetheroots.com/?ref=z5XpNy8hGr1Ng

[@vlonefolder2127]

Lock review coming soon 👀💪?

[@TroyBlyden]

Who’d you like to see me review? 🤔

[@vlonefolder2127]

@@TroyBlyden ask random people to send in pics from KZbin and then review👀

[@TroyBlyden]

@@vlonefolder2127 👍🏾

[@PharaohTX]

What about if Isweat alot should I wash my hair more often?

[@TroyBlyden]

I’d say do water only rinse more often

[@keithsmith7788]

How much should i wash my hair?

[@TroyBlyden]

Depends on the stage you’re at. To be safe, I recommend every 1-2 weeks

[@keithsmith7788]

@@TroyBlyden thank you

[@keithsmith7788]

@@TroyBlyden im basically at the beginning stage im just starting out my loc journey

[@bishopjuice7478]

And may 10th is my 2nd month of freeforming do I still wash my hair one a week

[@TroyBlyden]

I’d say every 1-2 weeks. Depends on your hair type and scalp

[@toolivepee9553]

Does hot water or warm bro

[@TroyBlyden]

Start with warm, end with cool

[@beansprout2170]

Well towel rub help?

[@TroyBlyden]

It can speed up the process, but you don’t need it

[@frankibarry7680]

Must I still wear a durag at night if im trying to free form?

[@ragevvs]

Optional I would say yea

[@TroyBlyden]

Not necessary

[@blackwiiremote]

so should i stop sponging my hair

[@TroyBlyden]

Nothing wrong with it, but it’s not necessary

[@Shah.officialpage]

Can you wet your hair everyday?

[@TroyBlyden]

Yes but it needs proper time to dry

[@toolivepee9553]

What about du rags?

[@TroyBlyden]

Not necessary in my opinion

[@toolivepee9553]

Thanks bro! lol this is actually fun bro I started over completely loving every second minute and hour of it

[@TroyBlyden]

@@toolivepee9553 respect ✊🏾

[@woodiiewoods]

Do we put product

[@TroyBlyden]

www.freetheroots.com/?ref=z5XpNy8hGr1Ng

[@kendrick6524]

I wanna start some so bad but i’m afraid i’ll be made fun of.

[@TroyBlyden]

Have no fear my friend

[@kendrick6524]

@@TroyBlyden did you’re hair grow faster during the process of growing them?

[@TroyBlyden]

@@kendrick6524 I’m not exactly sure what you’re asking

[@kendrick6524]

@@TroyBlyden Sorry i’ll explain it better. So due to the hair not being manipulated will It grow faster than something like an afro or any manipulated style would grow. In hope this makes more sense.

[@TroyBlyden]

@@kendrick6524 ahh I see. I honestly don’t think this method causes rapid hair growth

[@dannysmarts22]

💯💯

[@TroyBlyden]

🙏🏾💯

[@moneyrain8735]

Is it OK to use bonnets

[@TroyBlyden]

I don’t see why not. They’re not necessary though

[@moneyrain8735]

@@TroyBlyden alright thanks

[@TroyBlyden]

No problem!

[@KiddAndy17]

So pretty much "natural hair" in its purest form..😂

[@TroyBlyden]

Basically 🙌🏾🌱

[@nerdbamarich2063]

Dropping gems🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you 🙏🏾💯

[@nerdbamarich2063]

@@TroyBlyden you're welcome🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@itsbeyxnd]

You look like MarcTheMessenger LMAO

[@TroyBlyden]

Who dat?

[@flefrtk817]

I'm late but I'm here

[@TroyBlyden]

I appreciate you!

[@flefrtk817]

@@TroyBlyden anytime for the next big thing

[@nyshyn307]

2 questions: My hair is really dry, how can I counteract that without oils? (I like how my hair looks without them but it makes my head itchy) A sizable amount of my hair is unlocked so I was told to wash using a stocking cap until they are. Is this true or will I continue to lock fine without it?

[@TroyBlyden]

1. Try using fresh aloe washes or FreeTheRoots hydrating mist. I use it daily, here’s my affiliate link: www.freetheroots.com/?ref=z5XpNy8hGr1Ng 2. Your hair will lock fine without it. Trust the process.

[@octa5981]

Is ur locs to yo scalp or u pick out your freeform cuz I mines like urs ion want it to the scalp I want a fro type wht I do?

[@TroyBlyden]

My hair is looser at the roots

[@yawicksswayy23]

Jus subbbed too channel

[@TroyBlyden]

Thank you bro 🙏🏾

[@Mashayach777]

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[@simbaelleonrichford855]

Just leave it alone

[@ibbydread6092]

If you have Afro hair type you can do nothing and just wait. But I have European hair it won’t lock or rather it would take a century to lock! I had to backcombing and crochet to start them off it wasn’t locking. But I don’t go back for maintenance I don’t twist it.

[@QuadriviumNumbers]

Black people's hair is wholly unique in this reality!!

[@almightyhonchowe4166]

lying you got box braids