How I Started MY Dreadlocks

[@BruceWayne-hf4kn]

I cut my waist long locs last September and I'm starting a new journey today! Freeform this time! ✌❤

[@rebeccadunning3114]

I just stopped brushing my hair nearly two years ago now I have dreads and I never used anything. I started mine thanks to your info on neglect and I love them xx

[@anorganizedmess8051]

Rebecca Dunning it's been 6 months for me, I decided to go with partial dreads instead but I currently have 33 dreads at the bottom of my head :) best decision I've ever made for my hair

[@DreErdna]

Cherryka 213 show ur locs

[@prongs97]

I did the same, but it took me three years because my hair is kind of thin. I wash it, too.

[@meRguitarLUVR]

You're the reason I have properly started locks, my friend! And the reason I just shake my head when people try to interlock or get me to use wax or a crochet hook. Almost 4 years :)

[@jodierossi8587]

Right on.... really diggin' your channel. How "I" started my dreadlocks ---> First off, for years I wanted them. Buuut was very impatient -- thought about having them crocheted, going to a salon to get 'em started, etc, etc, yadda, yadda, yadda, and all that jazz -- but didn't want to pay the money to get them done. After so many years, I just gave up on the idea. Until... until, I went on the road, lived in my van for 7 months and traveled all across the country (20 states) -- when "van-lifing" showers, hair up keep, etc aren't always available nor accessible when ya need it -- especially spending quite some time living National forests of the Pacific Northwest off grid. After so long, I just didn't brush my hair, didn't care, just went with it. And voila'... without any intention, nor trying I have the dreads I'd wanted for so many years.

[@skater_scott]

I know this video is 5 yrs old but it's keeping me from "jumping!" I have 2 day old dreads that my wife and I started on my 48th birthday. We're inexperienced and the proof is on my head. However! Your videos help a great deal with patience. My dreads are very messy and some are very loose. They're are locks in them but only to the touch. Hopefully it wasn't a waste of time! I have to force myself to trust that they will form. Thanks for your videos!

[@rebd00mer93]

It takes a long time. I started mine in September last year and just now I can finally see dreads forming. It probably won't look good for another 6-9 months. Oh well. All I have is time...

[@notyourgma]

​@@rebd00mer93 How are they looking now ? A year later ?

[@puppadread787]

My Dreadlock-Journey started today. XD

[@lucawe99]

RealPuppaLeo Good luck lion ^^

[@anindigosjourney1759]

I'm just over two months in. Still kinda frizzy but coming along. They change a little bit every week. I wash once maybe twice a week. Only itchy after I wash them. Good luck on your journey! Don't cut em!!!

[@anorganizedmess8051]

RealPuppaLeo how's it going? :) Good luck

[@puppadread787]

actually, it's going well for me. Hope they'll grow fast.

[@puppadread787]

I'm never going to cut 'em. I think I'll need a extra tall casket for them in 60 years. hehe ^^

[@cordon172]

So much advice that’s usually costly. I agree! The hair will loc without the extras

[@flemishlion69]

38 years my first dreadlocks now!

[@amandamackie3369]

I'm 38 too. On my third and final set within the 5 years lol.

[@lucfireful]

I started mine with sponge/towel rub method when my hair was 1 inch long! Now I twist it with 100% natural flaxseed gel every 3 months.

[@4amfitz]

Started yesterday :) So excited and appreciative of this perspective of a dread journey that is not so aesthetically and trend based:)

[@Limpowitch]

It would e fun if you showed some pictures from your dreads journey! Not only from the beginning, I'm interested in to see the progress from the shapes and quantity!

[@crusafyedtodaflesh]

I’m so thankful for these videos! When I first tried to dread my hair I fell for the wax and back combing and didn’t like it! I finally started over and threw away my wax. My dreads are looking way better now. I only have some of my hair dreaded, but I am thinking of doing the rest of them.

[@obtestatio8152]

I started my Dreadlocks (some of my friends call them "Deathlocks" for some reasons I don't know but it's quite funny) with the backcomb and crochet method. I realized over nearly one year now that crochet is not the nicest thing you can do to your hair and stop it step by step. Now the Dreads are going to change to that style I want them. Sometimes I separate them and some times I turn them on the root in the same direction to maintain them lazier. At some points they're starting to lock up themself. I hope this process continues, so I can lean back in probably one year and I have only to separate them. Of course it is interesting too, that my scalp is evolving with it. From the fresh dreadlocks with pampered scalp witch was starting over the time to get itchy to now, a more comfortable state where my scalp need only 2 - 3 times a week to get washed (remembering that dreads need more time to get dry). In all of this time I used to clean them with curd soap and only 2 times to maintain the itching with head and shoulders. The least I don't prefer because of the silicone and a lot of more ingredients that probably stop the developing of locked hair. Nowadays this shampoo is like a requisite and for my guests which naturally don't prefer my soap :) What I do to my scalp sometimes is a little massage, thats helping to handle the weight of the hair and somehow I believe that this could be a way to support my dreads in a natural way. So I got over the time lazier too with my Hair :D Thanks for all the inspiration Lazydreads!

[@LinkLove93]

Just started my journey like 3 or 4 days ago now. Did them myself. I have straight hair and they're frizzy af right now. X3 But I'm excited to see where they go. Ive been watching your videos for a while and have been doing research and looking stuff up, following dreadheads for a while now and I've wanted locs for a few years. Tried synthetic for a short time. Your videos have been the best and most informative I've seen and I appreciate you sharing your wisdom and experience. ♡

[@Iowaboy745]

I started my dreadlocks back in 97 the same way and never had a problem with wax nor do I care whether people use wax or don’t use wax. That was the method back then I think too many people worry about the wrong things instead of going through the process.

[@mikesumner9232]

THESE Big Dread companies that tell you,oh useing Dread wax, saltwater spray,dread peppa... It's rubbish, I use no product, just a Hypoallergenic Shampoo and I crotche for maintenance and that's it! It really test your patience and looking a little AWKWARD for the first year, but everybody's hair is different and their scalp may produce more dandruff, just find what works for you! Lazy Dreads helped me so much! Hang in there young dreadies!

[@jahahua]

Salt water is actually good make it loc faster

[@tiger1559]

I just started my dreads at the end of September 2017 and I'm glad I found your channel when I did. I started my hair with the back comb and locking gel method and I was happy with the way it came out. I didn't come out looking like Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons. But When I got my hair crocheted, it was such negative experience for me. She pulled so tight and it was so painful. I remember thinking that this was not how I imagined my dreadlock experience going. So I decided to do a little bit of research and it led me to you. Once you told me the best way to experience dreadlocks was to leave them be because your hair will naturally go to dreads, I thought that made so much sense. So I have, and you were right. I feel much better about my dreadlocks and watching them form. Thank you for providing your experience. One more thing. Where are you originally from? I'm from Southern California.

[@bryansanchez5471]

Wow seeing how good your dreads look really inspired me great content

[@bojkob]

great pic

[@smithchristian]

Christian is such a cool guy. He actually replies back to people. Plus, he is a metal head. I know, the Anders cut his off.

[@zundertronz8244]

Hey dude just wanted to let you know that your videos have helped me heaps already. I'm only a few days into my dread journey and gotta say the frizzyness is the worst bit but I'm still super keen. Just wanted to say thanks man your videos are great and really informative. :D Ps. Totally feel ya with the Sideshow Bob atm.

[@maybedean]

I learned about dreads from Get Up Dread Up, a livejournal community. theyre not as active now, but the memories section is a goldmine!!!

[@baileyscrimgeourlewis5639]

So he got dreads because I guess KORN I can relate

[@rebd00mer93]

Thats why I started mine. JD, Munky, Head and definitely bob marley and the rastas.

[@JuicetheApe]

@@rebd00mer93 same

[@oldzensoul]

Wow I love your dreads man don't see many like yours

[@1Pineapple]

7:00 It was just like that when I was a teenager as well! I made a power point show about labrets(piercing) to convince my mom to get one 😂

[@ΝίκοςΚέζερης]

I got dreads almost a month ago. Twist and rip+crochet. Did them by myself. And actually i did dreads on 2 other relatives after they saw my her cause they didn't know anyone that does dreads here where i live.

[@heresjohnny4836]

im 5 weeks in to my dreads, thus far just not brushing my hair and letting everything get messy. i concidered getting products but found your video 1st so thank you for that.

[@notyourgma]

I am curious how your dreads are doing ? I see it's been a year since this comment and 5 weeks of no brushing then. So I'm wondering how it's going. I quit brushing in Dec. I did use a crochet on a few or should I say I TRIED to use a crochet on a few because the bumps were so bad. I was worried they would stay bumpy and flat. I had tons of flat ones. Now those flat ones are finally all gone. And I don't even need to rip the top as often any more. But the frizz is crazy. Especially the bottom cuz I had an undercut that has grown out about 5 in so that loose hair is awful.

[@heresjohnny4836]

@@notyourgma the friz is crazy indeed. im no longer ripping them apart as much. i get compliments on them. my only issue really is how few dreads i got and hair thinning up top has slowed the top dreading process but tiny ones are coming in pretty good. all in all im happy with them

[@notyourgma]

@@heresjohnny4836 good to know. That is my biggest worry. The sizes of them. I have some tiny ones and I love them. I wish they were all tiny but I'm scared down the road if they'll not hold the weight of the hair. I mean 2 ,3 ,6 years from now. And I lost a few already from them turning congo. I mean they look better but now I have less. Just like you're saying. I wish I had more. But glad you like them. Giving me hope 💞💞

[@libertylundy6832]

I'm about to start mine with twist and rip next week.

[@drowsingdaisy6640]

I'm working on my 4th lock..First time Locking here. I've been considering for years. Right now I'm just so sick of shedding that it's either shave it or lock it. I'm making small ones using twist and rip but pulling them and then tightening it with a flea comb. They seem pretty tight so far.

[@Klabautzerbebbi]

So now a year later, how do you feel about the results with your methods?

[@jenquinne]

I need that shirt. You speak well and clear. Binge watching as of 11/2020 and I find your very easy to follow and very informative. I am on my second set of dreads and am looking for current information. Very helpful. (Back comb- wax- palm roll -veteran) doing something new.

[@roxannesoucy3535]

Started my dreadlock journey yesterday. I used twist and rip method, but having no friends in my new town I could not section properly... hopefully it's not too bad. I went to a salon to see how much it would cost to make them more thight and it was $8 a dread... I'm doing a partial look and only have 14... still very pricey. So I left with my silk headband to sleep and I'll just take a close look everyday to make sure they don't dread togeter.

[@PixilatedCloud]

Thank you again for sharing your story and knowledge again! I hope your flight where good and that you have landed in your new home! 😃✌

[@Isaac-hp3nm]

Bruh you’re fire for staying with the dreads for 10 years even when people hate on white guys for getting dreads but I think they fire and I’m gonna do them how you did💯🔥🔥

[@prohjectsSTB]

I've been watching all of your videos for the past 2 weeks and I'm gonna start my dreadlock journey this summer, and I'm thinking about keeping them about ear length. Thanks for all of the info.

[@9HPRuneScape]

The stories of your dreadlocks journey is hilarious! We are so lucky we have KZbin now haha - thanks for sharing! x)

[@2fless125]

Just started watching a few of your videos since im getting dreads with the rubbing method atm, and i just saw this one and noticed your in flames tattoo. Made me happier than it should've lol.

[@HollyAstralTattoo]

My first set of dreads was installed exactly the same way! Must have been about 15 years ago, and i had the same experience: i thought id done my research online, with hindsight all the websites were just trying to sell me things. I had the wax, i had lock peppa, the tightening spray. I looked like sideshow bob for 6 months! i had them for a couple of years before giving up, having a 10 year gap and starting again. ha ha!

[@dalensiech1701]

He looks like Jason Gann!!!(Wilfred)

[@nurimetinonal2043]

Hi lazy boi :) I am getting my dreadlocks tomorrow.your channel is so informative, thanks. :D let's see what struggles I'll face through this journey

[@dallasof2009]

Question: which dreads mature faster? Rip and twist or back combing??

[@luckypenny312]

ashley hurley did you ever find the answer to your question?

[@dye182]

I’d say really it depends I used back comb and crochet and they matured fast

[@aryakaaryakaaryaka]

@@dye182 hey did you make your dreads yourself??

[@EarthmanTheMech]

Honestly at this point I just come to stare at your dreads. Seriously i'm mesmerized by their naturalistic quality🕉

[@kirkwilliams8601]

I heard him say avagoai, but figured it out. It's have a go at it, and I like thier accents.

[@hillarycourchaine6829]

I never had dreads but i have always been interested in them.

[@lisamariekerr8083]

I started my dreads october 2017 and i got really frustrated with them so had to redo most of them and regretted it, i begged the loctician to not but wax on them, but she did so when i redid them i didn’t use wax etc. and they are forming a lot better now. but they are still really young apart from the ones underneath which i kept from the first time. But your advice is what kept me from removing them completely!! Thanks!!

[@PotatoCouch666]

just added 12 extra dreads. (my arms are sore XD) but the bottom ones are way thinner. I learned as I went. I hope the thinner ones will get thicker. :P

[@barryduck8213]

i started with the rubbing method a few months ago and now i get them.crothcet they are stil very joung but i love the way they look already

[@smallbeanmusic2187]

I a 14 year old currently dreading my hair while watching this

[@copaxan]

same

[@TheDreadedZero]

36 years old and planning on starting my dreads as soon as possible. Just worried I’ll be balding by the time my hair is long enough 😖

[@therealaidene2.094]

i'm 14 right now and i'm gonna do them too. My hair is kinda short only about 6 inches but i did research and it'll work.

[@notyourgma]

Please do some more dreadlock videos. Update some maybe ? Just because you dont have them anymore , you still have alot to offer. Some dont want to watch 10 yr old videos. Even though its good info. Maybe just redo some old ones ? Please !!! When you have time

[@TashaEzaki]

I can totally relate to so much of what u said. Thanks bro, I feel better. I love my locks, I just gotta leave em b more :-) Amen!

[@topoftop6134]

I ditched my salon lady Who was all 4 was and 1hr hot co-chair. I do sea salt water and it is making them form right.

[@fredashort9110]

I'm curious to know about your salt water results

[@gleezygutter1657]

Woww, in the same boat! Did the same mistake! Will cut off my starts soon! Real soon.

[@sumanbbxr2025]

and why are you growing dreads?? . I just saw your old videos from aged 13 or 14 from then till now you are growing . can I know why you are growing them till now .

[@danconnor1472]

I started mine about a year ago after having long hair for 17 years and looking like a 70s leftover and of course lost all my length once I got it dreadlocked, so then about 6 months later I found myself in Uganda Africa and went to a salon and got permanent extensions done by the masters in da mother land haha cause I’m not patient enough and it is all awesome, extensions still great , all getting long and I will never cut my hair or be without dreads again till I’m bald or buried

[@jaguarpaw3052]

How did you section your hair at first? How do u get your roots to dread up as your hair grows ? do your roots fuse as your dreads started to congo?

[@palmeraayala9474]

Your Locs are gorgeous!!!!

[@largekoi]

Accidentally pulled out a dread when trying to separate one from a bunch (not connected to the root, but in a tangle mixed with like four other dreads, doing freeform), I've heard some horror stories about reattaching, if the root is still connected to the other remaining dreads, will it grow back? Should I just clean the dread and reattach it? Is it worth it? Please help!

[@akaBless]

Yum Yum Gimme Money let it go...

[@kwattasse1574]

The zombie dread

[@libertylundy6832]

If you started a week before you were 15 in June, when is your birthday? Mine is June 25th.

[@shelleoshelle7252]

Excellent video.

[@thatyoutubechannel9953]

So, I'm going for the neglect method. I just ripped apart a pretty knotted dreadlock into two. It's not tight AT ALL, but there was one VERY thin section that was kind of separate from all the rest. I pulled it out, and it was too thin to be a dreadlock on its own. I brushed it out, and it's created a portion of my hair that needs to go into the rest. I'm just wondering if that's okay, or if it's a thing I can expect to do in the future, as I'm about a month into my dreadlocks, and my regular hair looked pretty much like yours.

[@werewitch9466]

you look like a bearded hippie version of shane dawson haha great content btw

[@itshighlesshippie]

This dude is awesome

[@lenagreen3157]

Okay so I've wanted dreads for some time now and I've like been scared to get them due to lack of time and support. But my husband thinks that I would look nice with dreads any suggestions that may help would be greatly appreciated

[@99problemstoysaint1]

Did you try a black beauty salon & asking advice from an expert?

[@jtkru]

Question: first of all, super stoked for your move to Norway! I hope it goes well. My actual question though is whether you feel it's okay to put very melted honey into locked hair. I am wanting to lighten mine and I know that chamomile, honey, and lemon can really help with that. I'm just a little nervous about the honey. Thanks man!

[@shanezombiesmith]

I'm almost 3 months in. Maturing quick surppsenly

[@lukadrums]

There is 99% chance that Munky from KoRn was one of your inspirations to have dreadlocks

[@UncalBertExcretes]

The lead singer of shadows fall has epic dreads

[@mikesumner9232]

Wow,lol, I spent so much money on that rubbish and I totally understand and I have been going through that same faze! Dread companies are about money and you will drive yourself insane with when should I Palm roll,or clockwise rub,or Magic Lock Peppa,so funny and I bought into all those gimmicks and thanks to your wonderful videos I didn't fall into the wax trap and other crap! Ty LAZY DREADS,im no expert and coming on my first year but I finally came to the conclusion it's all time they will Lock and wash your hair, Best advice that I kinda ignored, anyways thanks lazy Dreads, Relief,shweew! Lol

[@ethan3246]

I started mine when I was 15 too

[@roadtripmoments8272]

Hiya I got it done yesterday but my roots are dead lose should I just leave it or tighten it

[@just2sweet887]

Is it quicker for kids hair to lock up and mature than adults

[@martynasnark]

How does wearing a beannie affects new dreads? (Like wearing a lot about +10h a day, everyday)

[@MentalPatient1776]

Just started free form dreads any tips so I can try to avoid any problems later on?

[@mikesumner9232]

One question, response please,does look lemon juice lighten up your dreads or effect them in any way? Curious mind's are wondering,so long Farewell

[@scarr7641]

Hi :) I have a question, 3 weeks ago I got braids and now I can see the hair bulb inside the braids roots, if I get dreadlocks I'll see the hair bulbs inside the dread root? Thank you ^^

[@santarific9x60]

Question! What do scared dreads look like??

[@journeytoascension6630]

HELLLO THERE!❤️ I have a QUESTION:) My baby dreads are about a week old. So I know there is really not much I need to do with them or to them. Some of the bottom layer ones are unsectioned, they are created like a web of matted hair across the back of my head. I section them out everyday and keep them separated. I was just curious if I keep sectioning them every day will they eventually find their own root & space and slow down/stop with the webbing across the back of my head? Or since its early enough in their formation should I spend the hours combing them out and attempt to section them as best as I can? Thank you so much for all of your help!

[@emilyferrell6840]

Question: I️ usually like to put my hair in 2 pigtail braids for work and just to get hair out of my face sometimes. I️ have 4 very new dreads. Will they get all crinkly/zig zag when I️ take them out of the braids?

[@akzbilly2890]

My hair is 5-6” and I’m thinking about starting, but I am faced w a choice of either letting them loc up and then grow out, or growing my hair out and then locking, what do you think is best

[@louisamarie1697]

I am 3 days into the neglect methode. Had Dreadlocks (Backcoming) for one year and was so unhappy.

[@RogueRasta9]

Luisa Marie I'm two years into neglect homie, stick wit it n don't lose patience, it's so worth it!!! make sure u wash n dry really good!!!

[@dejuanmoore2064]

Luisa Marie I had salon locs for 5 months,didn't like the experience. So here I am, at least one or two days into the neglect method, started by sponge.

[@duhstintokes]

After a year 90% of my hair has locked naturally and is shoulder length. My loose hair is twice as long and can be very annoying. Would you advise against trimming a few inches of loose hair just to get a more uniform look for the moment?

[@kampfam5586]

I just started my dreads an they were back combed, there bout a month old an there in that new stage an I use a Jamaican gel an honey for my dreads, I don't want them to stop from progressing Kuz for what I understand from his videos, is for me to do nothing an let it naturally come, I mean I'm bout to get maintenance but I was gonna let it go from there just need to kno if the gel an honey gonna stop them from progressing

[@samparker3989]

Even though I don't have dreadlocks, I would recommend going to a dreadlock salon

[@hillbilly1069]

I have 7 inches of hair and if I back comb it how many inches will I approx lose?

[@corydenew9519]

Hey mate, I wanna get dreads but my hair is naturally oily and I’m worried the hairs will just slip instead of locking up. What can I do to change or help this..

[@Zoemanoie08]

Question! I am in the middle of the process of attaching dread extensions to my 3 day old dreads. The extensions are 100% human hair. As we all know, doing your own hair (especially attatching extensions) takes a while. What I need to know is, when can I wash my hair?? Since its been 3 days since I started the whole process (twist and rip method), but I'm not going to be done for a couple more days with the extension part of my hair (I have an infant- I can't do all day dread sessions on myself lol), will it be an issue if I wash them now? My bangs are getting greasy. If I can wash them, what do I use? Do I just wash my bangs or do I need to wash my dreads too so they don't slip? But the extensions are only a day old... Ugh! I need help! 😳

[@Philmatic1213]

if u have young dreads should u sleep with a beanie on

[@bluedolphy5783]

SAVAGE DYNASTY explain why

[@jordybhbassey1420]

Hair goes dead fuzzy man xD thats why i wear a durag and its been a nightmare, what im finding oldly strange is its budding at tips but not locking from buds up im new to locs btw about 5/6 months in but my hair grow so slowly -.- i started out high top not all over but yeah beenie is a must in beginning.

[@patricevoyer4546]

I got my dreads since a bit more than two years now... I wonder if it's a good idea to shorten them? What will happend to the tips?!? My dreads are about shoulder lenght, but I would like to keep them a bit under my jaw line... I would need to cut almost half the lengh of the dreads behind my head... Do you have a recommandation ?!? I trust your chanel a LOT ; )

[@madeleinescurry7576]

Can I get my dreads v layered once they have matured? And how do u section your hair yourself I’m thinking about doing it because I don’t have the money to get it done professionally?

[@justinmurray8920]

how many dreads do you have!

[@LazyDreads]

35-40

[@sophiehamilton7825]

Do you have naturally straight hair? I do and I started my dreads with twist and rip but i want to freeform from now, but I'm worried it won't do it..

[@katemariano2324]

Great to see a guy vid on dreads. You’re funny.

[@MrBushelmcdood]

Would short baby-dreads mature faster if you put small weights on the ends of them? Also - do beads help?

[@LazyDreads]

Neither would help, and would more likely have the opposite effect.

[@MrBushelmcdood]

Lazy Dreads thanks. i messed up my dreads crocheting them the first time. now i wanna do it right.

[@leaudesrochers3717]

Question : Ive made synthetic dreadlock extensions (with kanekalon ) . My hair wasn't dreaded .I put a salt spray to add texture to my hair , I backcombed my hair a little and I croched (crocheted ?) the extensions into my hair. I've had them for about 5 weeks and they're doing great ( there is loose hair sticking out but I crochet it about once/twice a week) I wanna keep the extensions as long as I can. I want my roots to lock up by their own . They started a little already .Do you think it will work? thank you

[@yeseloraelsama8949]

Do you still have them?

[@thereallavalamp1463]

Neutrogena Anti Residue formula smells wonderful!

[@rosethorn5214]

Dont play you did save the day!

[@queenexistence5735]

All gone!

[@yunggato777]

Bru I straight up looked like sideshow bob I really hope my next time isn’t like that

[@podridorotten7848]

2007 i did mine too !!! CRUSTASFUCK UP THE METAL PUNX!!!