How to tighten your dreadlock roots (close up edition)

I give the viewers an up close view on how to tighten dreadlock roots.

[@harryjayandthebling1998]

Bro I'm serious you are a fucking LIFE SAVER! My girlfriend helped me with the rubber bands and my locs look way cleaner and more professional. If anyone is curious about this guy, he is super legit. I messaged him on instagram to ask more specific questions about my locs and he responded to me with a full, detailed answer about how to do my roots and was super helpful. Give this guy a sub- I can tell you from experience my locs were super messy and this method alone made them presentable again. Thanks man!

[@CharlesYamabe]

Ha no worries... I'm glad I was able to help! Thanks for the kind words if you never need help you know where to find me. =)

[@willhancock7596]

@@CharlesYamabe hi there! Whats your insta? I need a little help

[@unknowntoall604]

​@CharlesYamabe what elastics do you use for your hair any kind I've used break within a day😭

[@beckyj3026]

This man has better dreads than Brian Welch, or anyone else I’ve seen with straight hair dreads for that matter. Well done.

[@CharlesYamabe]

Thanks!

[@archibaldoordaz1031]

I literally just tried it yesterday. Not to the same degree, but it's a definite augmentation to my rubber band game lol the technique works man, thanks.

[@CharlesYamabe]

Very cool, glad it worked for you.

[@MindfulOverMatters]

“So stupid. God 😐” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 thx 4 the laugh

[@RavenclawSeer]

I am so glad you are sharing this!

[@CharlesYamabe]

Ravenclaw Seer no problem

[@ItsSnoow]

Here in 2020, New to the Dreads but it works and Bloody love it - All the way from New Zealand Chur brother

[@CharlesYamabe]

It’s Snoow Awesome!

[@beautyschooldropout1972]

I love bands they are the best my roots need them. Thanks for the video

[@boofhead6336]

Your dread are AWESOME , best I've seen

[@CharlesYamabe]

Thanks!

[@destaney182]

So thankful for this video im gonna try the rubber band thing

[@CharlesYamabe]

It works out pretty well.

[@mirandaorona9883]

since i rinsed my dreads they have loosened alot but they feel way better i think i might try your method of the rubber bands becouse i really want to get my dreads to to lock towardz my roots and it will keep them stay sectioned...

[@CharlesYamabe]

Miranda Orona it’s worked for me for almost 18 years.

[@mirandaorona9883]

that gives me alot of hope alot of people are telling me to give up and cut them or try to brush them out smh but iv always wanted dreads since i was teenager there very beautiful to me im not giving!!!

[@Desert371]

Never give up too quick! Dreads need their time to mature.

[@mirandaorona9883]

thank you😍

[@jackkenny7981]

Rubber gromits work great too..

[@anthonygarrido4269]

your dreads are fantastic.

[@CharlesYamabe]

Thank you!

[@luciimetcalfe6377]

Agreeeed 😍

[@victoriafifita9406]

Dude your awesome for this video . Rock on brother

[@CharlesYamabe]

Thanks I really appreciate it! I’m always here to help! If you haven’t already would you mind hitting the like button and subscribing?

[@Bhakkwhoods]

Does this root tighten method dread up like I would with crocheting my root? I’m sick of crocheting my roots and this is much easier

[@CharlesYamabe]

yung.brxndxn I think it’s better. It also make maintenance easier. It all starts with the root... Keep the roots nice and the rest follows.

[@nutmegsonutz3544]

Would love to see a timeline of photos too see how your dreads have grown from Itty bitty babys to the #dreadgoals they are now:)

[@CharlesYamabe]

It would definitely be interesting. When I first started them (almost 18 years ago) I had no idea how to do them. It was a self taught process of trial and error.

[@danijess2952]

i really appreciate this video!! 🙌🏻

[@CharlesYamabe]

I appreciate you watching! If you ever have any questions let me know.

[@danijess2952]

Charles Yamabe i emailed you! (:

[@whytewidowloud5686]

I'm def going to try this b.c my roots are all messed up from having them interlocked 1 time! few years ago😧 and I have a bunch of roles in my roots. Hopefully this will help if you or anyone reading this has any ideas that would help feel free please lol

[@CharlesYamabe]

Whyte WidowLoud I say give it a shot.

[@spook4779]

I wish I still had my dreads but I’m about to re attach rn!

[@CharlesYamabe]

Why did you cut them in the first place?

[@sergiozapata9442]

Love your vids. Got mine because of you I’m working on it might email you for advise.

[@CharlesYamabe]

Awesome! Yeah feel free to email me or message me on Instagram. I check Instagram more often.

[@alyciabarnhart6376]

I've had my dreads for 3 weeks. Crochet and Interlock method. Could this work for mine this early?

[@CharlesYamabe]

Alycia Barnhart yup

[@thomasgibson5059]

I just started mine yesterday and want to tighten them up because they are really loose any suggestions

[@kzee4281]

My dreads are down my back I do the rubber and thing aswell but just to say to anyone don’t interlock your dreads will be thin at the top n u risk loosing the ends

[@jj_dadon3067]

I started my dreads wit crotchet and my roots are bit loose and I want em bit tighter do you use the rubber bands as like if you retwisting it to make me lock from the roots or ?

[@CharlesYamabe]

I use rubber bands to hold them in place. The root rubbing is what really locks them up

[@genghiskhan5154]

how long do you keep the rubber bands in?

[@CharlesYamabe]

Strut I never take mine out. They either fall out or I replace them if they are loose.

[@genghiskhan5154]

does it ever make them thin out at the roots?

[@jacksamunster4407]

@@genghiskhan5154 people say it can, but this guy has had dreadlocks for over 18 years I think and obviously his hair isn't damaged. Key thing don't band them too tight.

[@doubler0365]

@@jacksamunster4407 good point, NEVER TOO TIGHT

[@doubler0365]

Your locks are gorgeous! But I'm wondering if it's your hair type that doesn't break.... does the rubber band method work on African American hair?? 💚

[@beautyschooldropout1972]

Thanks for the video and the heads up I followed a lot of your advice

[@nasiriifergiee2160]

just know if u arent of african decent having dreads is cultural appropriation/stealing which is a for of racism

[@Starladymarilyn]

@@nasiriifergiee2160 dont start ill wear em all i WANT

[@beautyschooldropout1972]

@@Starladymarilyn Egyptians have been credited as the first culture to have dreadlocks since they have been discovered on mummies. Since then, others such as Romans, Greeks, Vikings, Indians, Christians, Germans, and Africans have also incorporated dreads into their cultures.

[@beautyschooldropout1972]

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[@MrMrdufff]

Broo you dont use crochet hoock on the dreds????

[@CharlesYamabe]

Ricky G no

[@MrMrdufff]

Charles Yamabe nor to the dredlock trunk ???

[@CharlesYamabe]

I only use the methods I show.

[@awol7607]

Hello I hope you see this comment. We have similar texture hair and I just dread my hair a month ago so I just started and I had a few questions. Can I was them like twice a week ? I’ve only washed them once since and I asked this because the dandruff is getting bad! My second question ties into dandruff too because it leaves flakes in my dreads! How do I remove them I tried on one dread it came kinda loose so now I gotta repair it now. If any of this makes sense your help would be appreciated

[@CharlesYamabe]

Did you get this figured out?

[@boogiehighroller]

I use get front fades but I decided to grow it out and connect the lose hairs to my locs in the front with rubber bands.. every time I wash my hair it comes undone and it’s like I have to start over.. Should I not wash my hair so the hair can form together? It’s so frustrating

[@cscarp4503]

BoogieHighRoller I wouldn’t advise it. With clean dreadlocks it’s always two steps forward and one step back kind of deal. As those hairs get longer it will be easier for them to settle in the nearest root. Just keep em clean n give it time. 👍🏻

[@liljitt8546]

A good number of views on this video🌵

[@massimilianopasetti9308]

What do you think of crocheting?

[@jtprobst1]

Lol I love it! No it wasn’t stupid.... it was real ... awesome

[@doubler0365]

How often do you do this? How often do you wash?

[@homeschoolie4933]

Very nice! Why do you use the rubber bands?

[@CharlesYamabe]

I use them to keep my dreads tidy. It helps by giving me less maintenance overall.

[@daygored7076]

HELL YEAH🔥🔥🔥 you’re the fucking man!!! Gonna try this later thank you

[@CharlesYamabe]

Please let me know how it works out for you.

[@osamabeenlacking2987]

You should release some hair tension in the front brush it down and make you a hairline

[@CharlesYamabe]

What do you mean brush it down? Feel free to send me a photo of your hair.

[@osamabeenlacking2987]

@@CharlesYamabe like your baby hairs

[@osamabeenlacking2987]

@@CharlesYamabe kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3ynf6h7YsZggck something like this bro

[@CharlesYamabe]

@@osamabeenlacking2987 you mean so I have loose fly-aways?

[@osamabeenlacking2987]

@@CharlesYamabe sum like that

[@waxiification]

Do you have a brand of rubber bands that works good you recommend?

[@CharlesYamabe]

The kind I’ve always used are called Proclaim rubber bands. They sell them at Sally’s Beauty Supply.

[@Mommaworks]

Charles, PLEASE HELP! I’ve been trying to do my fiancé’s hair. They never taught us this in beauty school. I’ve been using the crochet hook to tighten his roots and it’s not working! I feel terrible. We are getting married this year and I want to fix it ASAP!! As I’m watching this, is this all you do? No crochet hook at all? I’ll try rubber bands as well. If I could (and if you lived close) I would pay you to do it for him!

[@CharlesYamabe]

Can you shoot me an email with pictures of what you are working with?

[@Mommaworks]

Charles Yamabe I just sent you an email (hopefully it was the right one) I will send the pics as soon as I get an email back! Thanks so much.

[@aidensotelo270]

How did u start ur locs

[@CharlesYamabe]

Back combing

[@LucyGooseyVault33]

Do you just have rubber bands in all the time?

[@CharlesYamabe]

Yeah I’ve pretty much had them in for around 20 years. I switch them out of course but it’s keep them in to make my maintenance easier

[@tylerwoods7378]

So I’ve been using this method ever since you made the other video a couple of years back but I’ve always wondered if wash your hair with them in or not. When I wash them and I take the rubber bands out, there’s some oil buildup so I might just need to wash my hair more often.

[@CharlesYamabe]

Tyler Woods yeah I wash my hair with them in. It would take a long time to take them all out and replace them. It’s always worked just leaving them in so I just kept doing it.

[@CharlesYamabe]

Tyler Woods by the way how has it worked out for you?

[@tylerwoods7378]

Charles Yamabe it’s worked great so far. since my dreadlocks are still pretty young there are some loose hairs at the roots but for the most part I can see my hair dreading more and more each month. Sometimes if I want a really clean look I’ll do a quick crochet on my roots thats not too harsh because I know that crocheting is only temporary but ever since I’ve been palm rolling and using the hat trick with the rubber bands, I only have to worry about the roots new growth and a couple of dreads that aren’t that mature. Btw thank you for helping me in the past. It’s saved me so much time because I use to spend 6 hours plus in the bathroom crocheting my hair haha.

[@YunginzPROD]

Yo, 3 of my dreads are very loose at the roots, like it's dangerosly loose at this point. How should I fix them> I'm getting scaredc they ill fall out and I'll be left with a bald pot

[@CharlesYamabe]

Yunginz PROD can you send me some photos of what you’re talking about? I need to see what we are working with. You can send them to me in Instagram if you want... “CharlesYamabe”

[@kingstonthomas8860]

Don't like how you can see the scalp patterns

[@EllisAnnabelleWalker]

Neither do I, it's dreadlocks, it's not meant to be perfect

[@puddytatpurr]

Palm rolling does absolutely nothing to my locks - they're SO damn frizzy. They didn't use to be like this until I went grey!

[@CharlesYamabe]

I’ve heard that can happen. Apparently hair can become more wispy and wild as it goes grey.

[@LexiSanat]

Ooooo weeeee what a cutieeee

[@CharlesYamabe]

Thanks!

[@locsluv9013]

This seems like a lot of extra work. Why can’t you just interlock your hair or palm roll it to loc the new growth?

[@CharlesYamabe]

LocsLuv 90 it’s actually not that much work. It also forms cleaner dreads with less maintenance in the long run.

[@locsluv9013]

Charles Yamabe Oh okay. I’m wondering if this technique would work on my hair type. I’m a Black American and would consider this if it will benefit me in my loc journey. It seems like texture rubbing against texture would surely be detrimental to the health of my hair though 🤔

[@CharlesYamabe]

LocsLuv 90 I haven’t had any problems in 18 years.

[@locsluv9013]

I’ll still try it out. But I’m still very apprehensive. Your hair does look like straight European hair. I’m just not sure if I’ll have the desired results. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@CharlesYamabe]

LocsLuv 90 I have really wavy hair.

[@kingstonthomas8860]

Dude dreads are not supposed to pretty. Come on man..

[@CharlesYamabe]

Do you even have dreads? If so I would LOVE to see them. Who says dreads shouldn’t be pretty? I mean if you’re going for the natural white guy hippie look then I suppose you’re correct. However plenty of people have very pretty dreads. I’m not sure why anyone would not want to look good? Why walk around with a mess on your head?

[@EllisAnnabelleWalker]

I agree, they're not meant to be perfect like this and the point of them is not to have to keep doing stuff to your hair

[@heather577]

Why do you have/ allot of people use the rubber bands at roots

[@CharlesYamabe]

Heather because for me it holds the dreads together longer. It keeps them tidy and it’s less maintenance.

[@fzdreaddy]

Looks arent everything. That's terrible for your locs

[@CharlesYamabe]

fzdreaddy Thanks for the heads up... But I’m on 18 years and my dreads are fine.

[@EllisAnnabelleWalker]

It looks like you've lost hair at the partings though

[@kzee4281]

Dreads are supose to look like that. It looks tided with the parting ! Mine are down my back 8 years old n they look exactly like his 👌