Let's tidy up these locs! Dreadlock wash and maintenance on Caucasian hair

Contractors and landscapers have a hard time keeping their dreads clean and tidy so this is the process I take to deep wash them and get them back to their beautiful homeostasis.
I personally created these dreadlocks almost 10 years ago in my early years as a loctician and this is pretty typical of the style of locs that I create on resistant or smoother hair textures. By that I mean that the dreads are not created by just twisting the hair. They are also NOT created with extreme force, styling or locking products or any interlocking. My method for creating dreads is very soft and simple, allowing the hair to lock up organically. The proof is in the pudding, baby! I can do this with all hair types if you have the patience and dedication to follow my method.

[@lisalee1675]

His locks are very strong and healthy love it!!!

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

They are are. Thank you!!

[@millamattila2691]

Haha i don’t even have dreads yet but still watching all of your videos! 😁👍

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Awesome! I hope you're learning things haha. Maybe someday you'll become a loctitian too and be one step ahead!

[@panl22]

Those dreads are so beautifully and perfectly done! Im floored. Great work.

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Thank you so much. My method really does work on all types of hair. I appreciate your feedback.❤

[@LuckyLokks13]

Those are some gorgeous locs!!! U did a really nice job of cleaning him up!! ❤

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Thank you so very much! 🙏✨

[@W0rkknPr0gress]

Impressive that crochet tool! I need that

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Amazon ❤

[@kzee4281]

I’m in the uk sis getting a spiked latch hook is impossible Amazon here don’t have them Iv been all over the net even yarn shops 😩😭

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Well that's not cool at all. I'm working on the wholesale option. Hoping to get it all set up in the next week or two. Go follow my salon page on IG if you can. Once we get these (fingers crossed) I will post the link for it and get you set up. @bhivesalon_va

[@mdombro69]

Amazing ...love your work wish I had locticians near me

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Maybe you do! If you search hashtags with your area code and the word loctician on IG you may find something

[@mdombro69]

@@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy cool I'll try that thanks

[@realisticmystic444]

Those are beautiful locs!

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Right? One of the first heads I ever made. Amazing hair

[@dustinpollard6237]

Wow absolutely amazing!! I have about 1/3 of his length and it's a pain. I can't imagine drying that massive amount but my artist does great work even though my head is her first attempt. His hair is the goal!

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Awesome! I'm so glad you have someone to help you. If you feel like tagging them here so everyone knows where there is another loctician, that would be nice! But yeah, my clients locs are truly epic and one of my favorites that I've created so far.

[@young5395]

Briana you rock g. That's hair is looking right fr 👍🏿

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Thank you so much!! ❤❤❤❤

[@mazznaturals]

Wow you did a Good job girlie!! 👏🏾👏🏾😊🤩

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@longhairbroadcast]

Needed this motivation for my day 💪🏼🔥

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Awesome!!

[@michaelneville8766]

This is crazy transformation 🔥🔥🔥🔥 she right, that crochet part hurts, we be over that part lol 😂🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Haha true. I don't like it either. Break out in a whole sweat. It's worth it tho!

[@mtebraak1]

Hi I just subcribed, great video. I learned that I have to take care of the build ups and how to wash it out. I have dreads with extentions sinds almost one year in 61 years coming month. Starded with partial dreads 🙂 Beautifull long dreads he has ❣️

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

I'm so glad!

[@luludust]

Drywall dust! lol They look amazing!

[@allyoopdan991]

His locs are 🔥🔥🔥

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Thank youuuu. I made them around 10 years ago

[@allyoopdan991]

@@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy 👍nice!

[@kzee4281]

Brilliant job sis 🎉

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Thank you so much for the engagement and positive feedback!! ✨🙏✨

[@joshuahall3400]

where did you get that new growth needle your using ? whats it called ?

[@Amarachi5]

Absolutely gorgeous and great work! Please what shampoo did you use on his locs?

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Thank you! I use either Influence Rosemary shampoo or Trader Joe's Tea tree tingle.

[@MissRenee_X]

Oh my God absolutely gorgeous is right. What shampoo did you use?

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Thank you! I used Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle but I have no affiliation with them

[@tamethyste8488]

Wow ! You did a great job, that looked like a lot of work 😮 How long did this take??

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Thank you! Total of 4 hours including drying time.

[@shewolf9648]

His dreads are amazing ❤

[@melaniexoxo]

Is this needed? I mean can’t he wash and twist them on his own? They look really good. Not sure I have the patience for freeform

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

He does wash in his own. You can see, in the video, that there are some spots that need more work with scrubbing and that's not something he has the energy to do so he likes to have me do it for him. These are definitely not free form. He has gotten maintenance on average for every 2-3 months for almost 10 years now.

[@xronnie9993]

What is the best way to clean a scalp with dreadlocks ? I’ve had mine for a month now and my scalp had little red bumps and itches

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Typically, those bumps are a sign that it's too tight but depending on your skin (dry or oily) you can use Sea Breeze one time to make it chill out. I also make a spray (half witch Hazel and half distilled water with drops of tea tree oil, rosemary and peppermint) and then spray when it's too itchy. But not every day. Those kinds of astringents will dry you out if you use too often. I moisturize my scalp after washing. I only do that after washing. Then I treat with these things like 2 weeks later. I wash once a month but I have dry scalp and have had locs for over 10 years so it's used to it. Some people have to wash every week or two and some have to wait a few months for their scalp to catch up. There's also a spray called Rosemary something something by influence. It's amazing and helps treat the scalp but I think you only use that before washing. I'm not 100% on that

[@lodilofisozo]

Is it possible to crochet your own roots, like at the back of the head? I want dreads and to get them done but when it comes to maintenance, I move a lot so I will most likely be crocheting them myself

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

I tell people to Deborah Crochet selves. I don't even care because it's so easy to pull hair straight out from your root if you come it wrong. The room for error is so large. That doesn't mean that you can't do it, you just have to do it properly.

[@dustinpollard6237]

If you have to do it, get a pro to rubber band you first and practice in the front but you can do the rear if you MUST.

[@iluvrats345]

Can you post a slower video explaining how you clean up the flyaways at the roots with your latch hook please? I maintain my own using a felt hook and I’d like to see step by step how you are doing that.

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

I do have a video on doing maintenance on yourself. Not sure how to tag you on it tho.

[@smolderingartemis]

What is that tool you're using? U said latch hook? I can't find one like that

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

If you go on Amazon and search "Dreadlock tool", you will find it. That's how I always find it.

[@lylyfanny6595]

❤cool

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

❤❤❤

[@LaDrenaSoCali]

Type of tool is that that you’re using and where can I purchase it?

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

It's called a dread tool and I get it on Amazon. Just search dread tool.

[@LaDrenaSoCali]

@@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy thanks for sharing your technique and where you got your toe from. I am also a fellow lactation and I have a few Caucasian clients as well as Native American clients with straight hair and I struggle with pulling in here from the base but that particular tool seems to get the job done. Thank you so much!!! do you have an Instagram?

[@henessy.-.45]

I want to keep my 5yr dreads SO badly, but with no maintenance in 8mo plus depression and 2 long hospital stays my beautiful locs are suffering...i have no choice but to shave my head and its causing me panic attacks just thinking of losing them...I can't find ANYONE to help me fix them

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

I'm so sorry to hear that. It could be that it's time to let the energy of this set go so you can step into a new phase of your life. Orrr... you can travel and let someone put them back together for you. Getting a good at home routine would help a lot after that but I understand it's hard when you're going through stuff. Self care really is where we need to turn in those times tho. Loving yourself and doing the basic care things are sometimes huge accomplishments on bad days. Good luck friend. Also what area do you live? Maybe I know someone there

[@henessy.-.45]

@@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy im in Wichita..KS... thank you for your reply...i have such matted spots i can't get through to my scalp... its time to let them go

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

@@henessy.-.45 have you watched my other videos about how to separate matted locs?

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

I don't know if its cool to ask on here or not but how much would this cost

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

For a wash like this? It can cost between $60-80 just depending on how much work and product and time it takes.

[@L3T7UC3]

what do you reckon how much does this cost?

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Wash $75 Maintenance $150-200

[@kylewadleigh8989]

HELP!!😭😭Can I fold my dreads in half and crochet them in together? Someone destroyed the top, twisting and crocheting my new ones from breaks into my older ones and the top is much thicker now than the bottom. I’m heartbroken. It’s taken ten years to cultivate and I just moved and trusted someone I didn’t know. I have never used a hook but I’m gonna just do them myself.

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

I wish I could understand exactly what you mean that they did. I don't know about folding them in half and crocheting them together. You would probably have to be very skilled with a crochet hook to make that work in the long term. Where are you located?

[@JohnSmith-fq7hj]

Damn 10 years and that happens hopefully you can get that fixed that's a bummer

[@nyaimpressionshairtech-n.i2258]

Where can one buy this hook tool from? Looks like a game changer.... im currently using a 0.5mm crochet needle

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

@@nyaimpressionshairtech-n.i2258 those crochet needles are what I use to fluff Up the root but I don't recommend anyone do that on themselves unless they've been trained. You can rip hair out of the root very easily. Those hooks are from Amazon. They're called "loose hair tool for dreads"

[@nyaimpressionshairtech-n.i2258]

@@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy ahh yes I agree. I'm a Loctitan who specialises in Freeform locs on all hair types. Your technique looks really suitable for alot of my Arab, Asian and Europen clients who have a coarser hair texture. 🥰

[@elisshathompson9690]

Where can I find that crochet tool your using?

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Loose Hair Tool for Dreadlocks on Amazon

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

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[@littleandre4957]

Nothing to tidy up. Its tidy (freeformed locs are the tidiest locs you can get).

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

These are not free formed locs, tho. These are locs that I created 8 years and have been maintaining ever since.

[@jeremyarrington6043]

Where you located

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

@@jeremyarrington6043 virginia.

[@jeremyarrington6043]

Where you located

[@theshapesalonllc5382]

They look great!! Why did he have rubber bands on each loc when he came in though?

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Sometimes, if my clients are going to go a while without maintenance or if they're going to get in the water a lot, I will band their dreads in a very specific spot to hold the loose hairs in after their maintenance visit. It helps the work last longer. Only recommended for people who know exactly where to put the bands.

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

And thank you for the positivity

[@littlefairyfairy4191]

Where are you located? My dreads need serious help😭

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

My salon, B Hive, is located in Chesapeake, VA

[@dustinpollard6237]

Damn I lived in Norfolk for a decade but I might take a trip down one year if I need some maintenance. Glad to know this.

[@forestxander]

How thin is too thin for a loc? I'm an old lady with health issues and not a lot of hair to work with. No bald spots, but very thin all over.

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

It just depends on how it's done. A light twist and light crochet will be best. If you crochet or back comb thin hair too much, you get something that's too hard to accept new growth. They'll look like dingleberries, basically. Your loctitian really needs to understand that and be gentle with your hair. Also, if your health issue cause you to be in a bed a lot, that could cause a lot of matting and difficulty keeping them separated to remember to think about your lifestyle and if you'll be able to keep up with washing them every 2-4 weeks and getting maintenance every month.

[@forestxander]

@@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy Thanks for taking the time here. I appreciate it. My hair is waist length and has been since my mid 20s. I want to know as much as possible before I do anything.

[@forestxander]

@@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy Mostly because, tbh, I'm dirt poor and will have to do this with only the help of my mother and best friend (both of whom work with textiles, not hair).

[@vanessakdavis9520]

Where are you at?

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Chesapeake, VA.

[@jeremisherman7]

Where are you located

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

B hive salon in Chesapeake VA

[@utu3694]

Where are you located?

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

We are in VA

[@priscillahenrisson1339]

Fantastic job,wish you were in Sydney, Australia,blessings ❤️💛💚🇦🇺🙏🏻✌️

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

@@priscillahenrisson1339 awe me too!!! I hope to visit someday. Maybe someone in dinner will take my class when I offer it online

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

*sydney not dinner haha

[@priscillahenrisson1339]

@@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy did sound strange, I make mistakes all the time,blessings 🥰🤣🙏🏻✌️🇦🇺

[@tubeyou22973]

His locs look really good for a white guy lol. No retwist?

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Thank you. Twisting is not appropriate for this hair type but if you watch the whole video, you will see that maintenance was done on his hair to pull in loose hairs. Thats the method I use for this hair type. Twisting only smooths it out and doesn't allow the hair to lock (mat) up.

[@tubeyou22973]

@@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy i watched the whole video. I just never seen loc maintenance without twistin.. his hair looks good. U did a great job!

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Oh ok. Thats why I created this page, to educate people. 😊

[@sober1980]

ISH

[@sharoncansler5524]

Ummm. Can’t believe what l’m seeing. That’s it.

[@shelsd64]

probably not but it looks like them mfers are heavy

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

Oh no they are most definitely heavy

[@patrickfreeman7441]

Look filthy……wash 2-3times a month!!

[@bobjary9382]

Dirt makes dreads dem

[@kellyclark7517]

Knot really bud

[@chrislynch8914]

Disgusting. I can see the lice and the fleas! Had to turn off video befor i got bit.

[@briana_coolbreeze_gahipsy]

You're silly. Thanks for boosting my video!

[@allisonbleb]

Nasty