How To Make Dreadlocks - Twist & Rip Method!

[@idkkimberlyanne]

I've been over thinking dreads for a long time. A lot of videos you see talk about how the roots need to be super tight, the ends should be tight, etc. I unfortunately brushed out my first set of dreads for fear of them 'not being right'. Thank you for your videos, they're very informative.

[@LazyDreads]

They tighten over time :) they're no instant thing. The best thing to do is just not worry and let them do their thing. Hair knots whether you want it to or not... which is annoying for people with regular long hair - great for dreadheads :)

[@idkkimberlyanne]

Thank you, sir, I look forward to starting them again!

[@markhaley100]

Myself back in 1990 I braided my hair and back combed it then got a hard block of bees wax and worked real well I just had a problem when my hair grew at the root i found it hard to dread up, back in those days no white dude would have there dreaded but glad people caught on cos it looks Kool, Peace out

[@panfriedgoblins]

Marko Haley damn what a bop

[@brotherxela5085]

White dudes have had dreds from the begining of time my friend

[@jacobinfante375]

Mark Haley wax isn’t meant for dreads cuz you can’t wash wax out

[@coolkapri]

@@jacobinfante375 you can its just need to shampoo your hair without water and massage the waxed area, then rinse

[@SWWyant]

omg thats awesome. thank you so much. im caucasian spaniard and i ve been wanting dreads for a few years. Ive lived mostly with a shaved head but ive been looking for a change up and after a years research, youve simplified it in literally only a few minutes. Kick ass man

[@LazyDreads]

Simple and effective method of starting #dreadlocks yourself.

[@littleisaacr]

can u dreadlock my hair call me 408 4693858

[@allexojeda91]

+fix team710 haha i stay in tha 408 too

[@LJTEDDIB34R]

Lazy Dreads who is this woman?

[@ShellBellzIncTV]

Lazy Dreads new subbie

[@fionamatalla264]

Lazy Dreads and how do I remove them if I don't like them anymore?

[@dianalundjrgensen6601]

I just want to say thanks for all your great videos. I have learned so many new things about dreadlocks. On Tuesday I get my hair divided into sections by a hairdresser and then I'll go myself in the process of making dreadlocks throughout my long hair. Thanks to you I will not commit any silly mistakes as others try to lure me into. You do it all so simple and I am looking forward to get dreadlocks for the first time in my 41 years old life. Thank you from Denmark

[@kriss12loverap]

Norsk?

[@theacecilie1728]

Diana Lund Jørgensen hahahah jeg er også fra Danmark

[@xanman6717]

Diana Lund Jørgensen I hope they didn't charge you to section off you're hair that would be ridiculous now if they section and dread it then ya it's reasonable to pay

[@stephenweisser7357]

deiced to make a single T&R dread to go under the rest of my hair. found this very informative and reassuring. THANK YOU

[@Bishwheremawafflefries]

I find a really good way to start dreads is to braid the hair at the roots then twist and rip and backcomb abit. It worked for me.

[@jessiejackson1712]

Man!! I've been doing the same but mine ended up getting really loose and I thought I did it wrong I haven't tried back combing though

[@theasian98]

I am so glad I found this channel. My boyfriend wants dreadlocks and asked if I could do it lol. (big sigh) Wish me luck!!

[@prezdevil5519]

Amanda L. This maybe late but did you accomplish this?

[@morenofinessin2951]

prz gurung no😂

[@unky5724]

Might be a little bit late bit how did it go

[@fyecofi]

Amanda might be late but how did it go

[@shttnmoney9434]

Might be a little late but how did i go?

[@thomasanguita6568]

0:58 I thought it was a bag of meth

[@Federik.]

same

[@Lilsenyo]

Thomas Anguita haha same I thought coke

[@camrentavares6468]

Thomas Anguita i had to pause and replay just to hear him say they were rubber bands lol

[@dakota69355]

Thomas Anguita same

[@blakegere9747]

same dude

[@alishajade9196]

I have really been considering creating a few dreadlocks myself, your videos are so much help!

[@MysticPrairie]

I have been watching KZbin video's on dreads forever now, finally found you! Someone I enjoy watching :)

[@Daron_static]

I love your videos! I've been watching them for about a year now. I'm gonna be 18 in November of next year and hopefully I'll be sharing an apartment with my best friend (I know it sounds childish) and I'll finally be able to get dreadlocks. My parents never let me get them, but I am slowly persuading them. So I might actually start my dreadlocks before then. I just want to thank you for posting these videos because they really taught me a lot. :3

[@GravensMetalVaultYT]

By watching ur videos, ur not telling me anything I don't know lol. Ur videos have given me a ton of confidence :). Even my co workers have noticed them getting shorter and thicker and think they r looking really good and a lot better. At first they called me weird, but now they think the dreads look cool lol.

[@abigailcosay30]

This seems the easiest and simplest! I like your enthusiasm! My boyfriend wants ME to do his hair and he doesn't want giant dreads as well. Thanks!

[@sarahwilliams1949]

Wow i am so happy to come across you...im starting my dread journey with rip and twirl method now and you have helped me so much!!! Your videos are so clear and easy to understand.

[@ancientgypsy3014]

I appreciate how you go the extra mile to inform and cover all bases. Thank you.

[@keepinganonymous5772]

First little baby dreadlock complete :) quite a few more to go... And then to watch them grow. Thanks for all the information dude!

[@GravensMetalVaultYT]

Talk about a throw back. I remember a few yrs ago when I decided to do my dreads and did MASSIVE research and found ur channel on KZbin and decided twist and rip was how I wanted to go. However I twisted tighter and ripped harder to the point to where after I was finished with one section, my scalp was indeed very tender. Took me about 2.5 weeks to do it all. I did every part of the process on my own. I'm finiky when it comes to my hair. I can only be mad at myself if I don't do it correctly.

[@empathbeauty9403]

Yeyyyy finally i found the right video!!! Have not comb my hair in about 2 weeks my hair already has seccions sibce i have losse hair i tryed 2 parts AND IT WORKED!!!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@JodBless]

Yesss I use this method for the ends of my braids! I don't want to use a shitton of tiny rubber bands so I lock the ends of my braids with the twist & rip, works perfectly :)

[@drowsingdaisy6640]

I've been using this method but using the flea comb just to push the knots up tighter every inch or so. I stick it into the mat where it feels too loose and push the knots upward toward the good knotted matted area. I hope i don't regret that. Also I notice you're leaving like 2 inches of space or more at the top. Do I need that much room? I've got about that much room but I've put a rubber band at the top where it felt too loose. Bad idea? It's close to my skull but not squeezed tight against it- maybe a centimeter ish of room between band and skull

[@santioro1663]

After you twist and rip what about the the section of the hair closes to the root? How do you get that to dread since it dosent dread all the way to the root??

[@thunderstormparkour2102]

Also would like to know this!!

[@kellidawn8288]

Twist them to tighten the locks up. Twist and leave them twisted for a few days if you have a bunch use one of your locks to keep them pulled back after you twist them.

[@brittanywells2707]

He states in the video you can twist it closer to the root if you’d like to.

[@TheLMMCProgram]

Its not supposed to be

[@jacobinfante375]

Patrick Dominguez as it grows it’ll lock up

[@LJTEDDIB34R]

I've had my dreadlocks for 30 days and I've been washing them weekly when should I start washing them every 3 days?

[@pumpernickelgang2447]

When I try this method instead of creating knots it just twists around what can I do to fix this?

[@Secretariat1950]

Is it possible to “undread “ your reads at that maturity and length, or will you have to simply cut it all?

[@OkayHozay]

So i just made my first dread by doing this method but the roots seem a bit loose do i have to get a crochet hook and tighten the dread or is this the beauty of twist and rip that it does not require a crochet needle?

[@LazyDreads]

Does not require a crochet needle. It is not important to get the roots as tight as possible, you are only using the T&R to knot the hairs into sections, they won't be tight and strong until they've been left to mature.

[@julesreuter12]

Lazy Dreads I agree I've used a crochet hook on someone else's hair all that does is pulls lose hairs into dreads you already formed. all dreads are is tangled up hair :)

[@jessiejackson1712]

Man I dreaded my hair with this method. Loved them. But they started getting really loose 👀 at the base so I just started taking them out to redo them because I thought I did it wrong ! So... its normal for them to get loose ?

[@meaganroberts7191]

I just used the twist and rip to dread my hair this past Thursday. I haven't been able to find a lot of information for maintaining it though. Am I supposed to do anything besides wash it?

[@Hixor]

I want dreads not too long but I also don't want them to bunch together when they mature plz help

[@jordanduncan8382]

I have a question do hair in the back grows slower the the hair on the top because I feel like its not growing or it is very slowly I need help

[@KyddBurton]

I did this method a little differently. I made sure to create knots but I twisted the hair as it was separated into two strands, grabbing two of different sizes each time. Will my hair still lock?

[@mirandaboone6813]

I have been thinking about it but will they fall out sometimes I only won't to put two in my hair?

[@matthewgurule6832]

I started doing this and a lot of hair came out but I do have what looks like a dread but in the middle of it looks like a small gap, is this normal?

[@zdgzgcgxc]

I just started my dreadlock journey please help me I watched your videos but how do I wash them and how often I want to use as less product as possible because I don't want them to get gross...please help!!!

[@karliraaga9178]

I have had twist and rip dreads for a month now, but for now I have just hair between dreads, what should I do?

[@brandyweightlossjourney9227]

I have did the twist in rip dread but some of me hair looks more of a twist. is that OK?

[@lwls4646]

Mine look kinda plaited or twisted but I did the twist and rip method will it still work

[@madisonbrooke5710]

I used the twist and rip method and backcombing together & mine came out really good.

[@iaintevengonholdyou]

What do you do during the following months

[@chrisperez4592]

Should I use this method if I want to get dreads like lil pump

[@insertnamehere4959]

Will this work on coily hair or is there a better method for me?

[@onlinewritingcourse]

problem here with locks. I ripped and twisted locks a little bigger than the ones in your video. 5 months later my locks feel stiff when dry, and don't lay down. they sit up in the air. the parts were done square by a licensed professional. why isn't my hair laying down and sitting outward? I don't palm roll, could that be the reason. my hair also looks like thick ropes, not a single thick Strand of hair like one of your locks do. what can I do to get them lay down and fall like yours. they do when wet but when dry they don't. could it be there is still gel in your hair from 3 months ago though it was washed thoroughly several twice til none came out. thank u for all your help

[@harleysalt9440]

Ive done this before but I back combed every now and then as I went along and it made the dread form fast and hold its shape better

[@savannah9271]

If I wanted to take my dreads out ( after I've done this method ) would it be the same as taking any other dread out ?

[@ItsHondito]

When do I take out the rubber band

[@arinkay2946]

Once u do this do this does the hair grow like this???????

[@mezzosaon9350]

soryi miss write. what i want to ask if what about washing n maintenance of baby rastas?? ;)

[@tw1tch420]

I did this method (with similar length hair) and all the knots ended up towards the bottom of the hair and straight unknotted hair towards the root, about 4-5 inches of straight hair. Will the straight hair eventually lock up?

[@meaghanryerson6971]

How to you tighten the roots of your dreads when they start to grow out?

[@samaramenefee]

every time I do this I get holes in the section I've already tnr like they want to separate what should I do?

[@michaelt3614]

Do I have to use rubber bands after

[@lawrenlove9109]

Could you make a video on how to twist and rip on short hair

[@sinkincones8130]

Lawren Love grow it

[@zaidayeeyedee7591]

@@sinkincones8130 boiii

[@sinkincones8130]

Zaid aye eye dee it true do

[@sn08.026]

@@sinkincones8130 he probably has. Its been 6 years

[@demimimimi]

Steven Naylor LMFAO

[@Britney24able]

what about new growth though??? will it just naturally knot???

[@alx_-cv5oq]

So I’m starting dreads with the sponge method and it doesn’t seem like a part of my hair is locking up like the Rest

[@Jenny-hq1vv]

Nice vid thanks! Anything I can do to help with the frizz?

[@brownbear9127]

i want to get dreadlocks like joogsquad!!! please tell how

[@allanperalta4591]

How much time do i have to leave the rubbers

[@shmud5528]

Im a boy, my hair is about 15 cm long so i dont know if its too short or something but i cant seem to get my tips knotted

[@VikBlack]

so my hair is like about the end of the neck lenth, just a bit shorter than shoulder lenth. do you think it could work for me in any way?

[@MaxSpider2000]

i'm a guys aaand my hair is around 17cm long ( kind of 7 inches). I managed to t&r mine but i look like a palm tree. it will be better in a week and after tou wash a couple of times ;)

[@kerrick7621]

How do I do the back of my head by myself?

[@blairmontaperto8958]

Ive done just a few random bunches at the front but does it really matter that theres loose short hair at the verry front where my forehead meets my hair? Cause theyre shorter than my fringe so it doesnt weave in.

[@LazyDreads]

Blair montaperto Doesn't matter if they're loose, just as long as they're together.

[@haydenholdiman6171]

Ok so i just want 1 singular infront of my ear dont ask me why its personal but can i wash this daily my hair is very thick and curley some refer to it as a mop top

[@MisterFleshcage]

I was on the phone yesterday, and I was doing this with a section of hair that I had selected, and by the time I was done, I had a 'dread' that looked exactly like that, at 6:16 Are the.. miscellaneous strands of hair popping out okay? So you'd just leave them like that and let them mature?

[@SecurityGG]

Do you have to have longer hair to do this though..? Help bro

[@oldaccount9197]

if you have very thick but very slippery hair that doesnt hold well, is there any way of securing the bottom? like adding some wax or something to ensure it does not slip out. I'm a first timer and am just experimenting

[@TattoosByMaxE]

How long should you wait intill you can wash them?

[@LazyDreads]

Revs There are no strict rules, but it's recommended to wait 5-7 days to give them time to settle first.

[@masonmcgeath6638]

What is the best method in your opinion

[@drewsquires9517]

If I was to put in dreads. Then how would I take them out or cut them how close to my head would it be. ??

[@LazyDreads]

Drew Cross kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6HTp62IbJKDZpo

[@darklengend44]

arent you suppose to crotchet hook after you twist and rip to get all those loose hairs in? i dont get how the crotchet hook method is different way to get dreads, shouldnt it be like just the next phase of twist and rip?

[@alexcordova4008]

Hey my friend wanted to do dread but one two too tie her hair back with I told her it was an amaing Idea but I couldn't think of a way to keep her dreads dry while still washing her normal hair can you help me out

[@LazyDreads]

Alex Cordova kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqOrZYFuptqEf9U

[@lilking40]

what do you do after you done the twist and rip do you wait so it locks up better

[@fu.yo.pa.4454]

I just tried this, and i had one dread half finished, as it wasn't knotting up anymore. I was trying for about an hour, but the dreaded and fine part was still the same length. I got it out for now (which really did hurt) and i will try again with a friend.

[@ChevyRabz]

If i do 4 mm dread how many dreads on average would i do

[@BMWdanevidq]

Is there a problem if at first the dread doesn't form at the root, but just an inch or so from it

[@LazyDreads]

Shady They're not going to form solid to the root.. if they did, they'd be rather uncomfortable and it would cause the dreadlocks to stick out stiff from your head.

[@xanman6717]

Can someone tell me if the tips lock on they're own

[@JuanManuelRochaKinkin]

Hi. The hair must be clean? Thanks, regards

[@Christian-ff4nc]

how to undo that kind of locks? please

[@rochellebillette7445]

What do you do with stray hairs?

[@kendalynbarrie3547]

do you just twist then pull it up and when your done it'll just stay whithout. loosening

[@LazyDreads]

+Kendalyn Barrie It will take some practice, but when done right after twisting the hairs nearest the root should be held together by knots.

[@baileyxxx1376]

How long do you think you're hair should be to start

[@ndinebosschabe]

Hey i have decided to keep my hair and preserve it its only two months long n im starting to have a mini afro what tips could u suggest to attain a dread'd hair style

[@LazyDreads]

Hi, first I would check out the various methods and see which one suits you the best as they all differ slightly in their starting requirements. Once you've decided which you'd like to go for, you can start tailoring your hair towards that. The Different Dreadlocks Starting Methods

[@misstinwhistle1]

I'm curious about dreading grey hair and if it works as easily. Also, is there such a thing as dreading beards?

[@finnleybland2301]

Mines come out when I have a shower so I can let it mature what do i do

[@TheSanityEmporium]

Thanks dude, really nice clear and informative video. Finally I feel I understand fully, rather than a general understanding ;)

[@GravensMetalVaultYT]

I'll be posting a pic soon to the Facebook page (and emailing one for an entry for dreads of the day). The only ones that look braided are a few in the back. Just washed my dreads last night and they r full of loops and lumps and bumps, and more defined...they look really good at just 4 mos.

[@LazyDreads]

At 4 months you've got nothing to worry about :) They've held up fine and now it's just a waiting game :)

[@panzonecadutodifaccia]

how could i avoid all the mess at the beginning of the hair (i mean the attachment)?

[@LazyDreads]

suckNWO If it was simple and easy to avoid the mess at the beginning... everyone would avoid the mess at the beginning. You could avoid it by just getting synthetic extensions instead of locking up your own hair.

[@bexyboo97]

My hair is cut at different lengths so should I let it get longer and then cut it evenly or should I be okay

[@LazyDreads]

Bexyboo97 As long as all the hair is long enough to lock, it doesn't matter if it's not all the same length.

[@giliweed8822]

I am trying to figure out how many sections to put my hair in before I twist an rip. My hair is similar texture and length so I am curious how many sections you used on her hair?

[@LazyDreads]

giliweed8822 When she had dreadlocks she had around 50, however there's a huge range of numbers out there with no real "right" number - I've seen people with as few as 10 and others with 100+. I'd say it's common to have somewhere between 30 and 60, but it really depends on the individual.

[@pepijn_sweegers7386]

Can you get them smooth or is this it

[@antoniocueto7137]

what if I have curly hair? How do I make them?

[@kieferbradley2860]

Would it be worth it to try this for a day or so or is the damage nit worth it

[@eliaspadilla4844]

Does this mean that after you do the twist and rip you don't have to do anything else after to your dread lock or do you still have to treat it

[@henryjones4735]

so , i am african american lol my hair is nappy to an extent but i have wet it and comb it completely so no knots. any extra advice on my hair per say?

[@Awesomesk8er99]

Ik it takes awhile for dreads to lock up ive had mine a little over a month and my bangs and my sides of my hair are starting to lock up but I can't get the back or the top of my hair to lock up. I have decently shorter hair almost I my shoulders but would would you go about getting them to lock up the top and back?

[@LazyDreads]

1 month is quite a short period of time to be expecting much from. At 1 month many people will still be experiencing the initial start locks loosening rather than anything tightening yet.

[@maryammalek92]

i have coarse curly hair and started freeform dreadlocks almost 4 months ago. but now i'm considering brushing my hair out in some places and choosing another method because my hair keeps clumping together. what do you suggest?

[@davybrazell5895]

I started one of my dreads today to see really how it's gonna go. No rubber bands tho

[@gracieeee2002]

One of my dreads fell out is this bad? It doesn't bother me, I'm just waiting for the hair to grow back but because one fell out will more fall out?

[@LazyDreads]

Gracster Mc elroy They shouldn't fall out.

[@JacquieOuh956]

I accidentally ended up with braid-looking pattern, will it fix itself over time though?

[@LazyDreads]

Yes, the braid pattern is common, the dreads will soften and then tighten overtime and loose the pattern.

[@garethena]

Hey, I dreaded my hair but there's a big knotted clump. Is this supposed to happen or do I have to redo it???

[@turtlemann5429]

The first couple of my baby dreads keep becoming undone. They are just like plain hair into a dread what can I do to fix this???

[@disturbeddemons1]

The best thing is to use those little bands and have them on tightly. Have one near the root and the other at the end of the dread. Keeping them like this the majority of the time will help. You can also roll them to help. Also when you first have dreads only wash them once a week and be gentle when you do, otherwise they can come undone. Every other time you shower use a shower cap to keep them dry.