my decade long dreadlock journey.

[@AngelaRoullier]

I love your videos I've actually made one set of synthetic dreads for myself and I loved them. Watching your videos have been very helpful and I can't wait to start my journey with my new dreads.

[@audreyiazzetti-odell7852]

Hey Liz, dreadlocks absolutely work for you, you are absolutely stunning. Please keep the videos coming.

[@dys4872]

They work for everyone:)

[@wandacraig8286]

I know I've watched this before and commented, but I'm now at 14 months into my journey and having to do all my own maintenance as I live in an area that locks aren't popular. I'm not a professional so mine are certainly not perfect, but I'm hoping I get to see them grow to my waist. You've taught me lots and I just wanted to say I appreciate your help in my journey!

[@diannadowdy247]

Your extentions, your dreads look amazing! You are stunning for real. Im making my own dreads and have found and watched every one of your videos i could find. These are great videos, very helpful. Thanks❤

[@MsMeanjellybean]

Omg! I’m a stylist too. You explaining the extensions being thick where you attached them compared to the skinny root/ natural is where I am at now! I have been learning things along the way and slowly connecting them. The root frizz has been driving me crazy and trying to go a little more natural compared to my platinum hair and extensions has been a little bit of hard time. Sometimes I want to take them out but this video is very encouraging! Im excited to learn along the way and be able to take the skills to the salon also! Thanks so much for taking your time to make this video and explain your journey!

[@elsh332]

Thank you for your content ❤ i am 42 and tried to get dreads as a teen but the hairdresser lied when she said she knew how to do them. She knotted my hair in groups, put perm solution and after washing it out said, "now you have dreads." The next day it just looked like a mess! That experience put me off for years, but i always still wanted them. Today i am on day 3 of no brushing for free-form dreads. My hair naturally clumps in small groups of hair and i love it ❤ it reminds me of my childhood growing up in a little coastal fishing town where the cool kids were surfers 🏄‍♂️ There were hippy towns nearby and we'd visit their markets. I'd hear the world music and see women in earthy clothes, tie-dye, unkempt hair, etc. And i fell in love with the whole vibe 🎉 I've always been drawn to the earthy hippy boho sort of look and lifestyle. But throughout my whole life i was abised and developed with serious mental health problems. After this year ending up in my second abusive marriage and somehow finding the guts to leave, I've hit a place in life where im sick of not being myself to placate other people for the sake of fake peace! Im mad at all the abise and mental illness that wasted my life and I'm ready to live real now ❤ and my dreads journey is how I'm started to take myself back! I want so bad to be me. So I'm rebelling against that abusive conformity that was imposed on me and no longer living like i have been. I love people, but i realised it's limited by the lack of love i gove myself. In order to fully love and accept others i have to give that to myself: i have to give me permission to be who i am, trusting that God loves me and made me in a way that causes me to love natiral earthy things and want to live a more alternative lifestyle ❤ it didn't change when i became a Christian and it's not sinful to love a more earthy lifestyle and aesthetic!! But it is sinful to stifle myself and want the approval of people before God 😮 people pleasing has been destroying my life and my soul 😭 so I'm changing now. I'm embracing my me-ness ❤ I'm buying a tattoo gun to do my own tatts, letting my haor go, decorating my new car with hippy treasures 🎉 and discovering how far down this "finding myself" rabbot trail i can go!! And im excited for it!! These videos really help people like me to see how others who are quirky (as my friends call me) have lived out their own journey of self love, self expression, and authenticity ❤ thank you!!

[@DroSmoke420]

Right on! Your Dreadication is awesome! Beautiful Locs. Much Love, Respect and Good Vibes to you from Seattle 💙🙏💯

[@lily91109]

I've made quite a few mistakes with my dreads, though I've never even touched wax. Your dreads look great, like they really look natural and that they belong to you.

[@hji123]

So pretty! ✨ In love with how you let your inner self be reflected on your vessel

[@lisafitzwater581]

I love your dreads!! I just had mine done two weeks ago and I am 56 years old haha and I can’t wait until they are longer and locked in and I also will probably never get rid of them.

[@shananigans_outside]

Love to hear you talk about the history of dreadlocks. Happy to see your smiling face!!

[@LizKidder]

Great topic idea!

[@theforestnutritionist846]

Love your hair !!! If you only lived closer I’d get you to do mine !!!!

[@bobbieshattuck6839]

I so want you to do my dreads. Your hair looks amazing.

[@shannonwindsor8947]

I too am interested in this process. I currently have short hair, looking to change and maybe fastrak back to some length. So how to, extensions, cleaning & coloring etc...you are so adorably inspiring.

[@andrewcason5205]

I been wanting and thinking of dreads for like three years now!! One my life long friends has some beautiful dreads and another one has been going for 2 years now. My job has me mostly hesitant only for client opinions. I work at getting homes to closing completing the occupancy code fails and house repairs to keep it at code. I have been growing my Long hair is going on 6 or so years tho. I been thinking of cutting about 6 inches and keep it at that length. That’s crazy how you done yours. Extension dreads gotta be one the first to do that. BRAVE!!!! Did you ever catch any slack from other communities? Hair in profile pic is almost 2 years old

[@ericanderson1691]

Almost two years ago I started dreads from Longhair. Then I added 56 dread extensions that were pre-owned. Now I have dreads that appear natural and are almost waist length ... Too long but l plan to keep forever. Liz was my inspiration 2 years ago. Go for it. I wear a tam in all business situations and only receive compliments ... Always at the grocery store?

[@brianduval656]

You definitely have come a long way, looking good. Nice to see you back on Utube, bit could have used a "good morning" lol.

[@moniwoo]

Thank you for sharing you journey! Your hair looks amazing and the extra "decorations" you put in is so cool!! 😍 Could you do a maintenance type video, maybe? Please 🤗

[@henessy.-.45]

YES

[@bananared40]

You own that look. ❤

[@E.I.C.C_Onwer]

Dreadlocks are perfect for you. like I can’t believe you weren’t really born with them. Love them ❤️❤️

[@E.I.C.C_Onwer]

@Mordechai Gatlin scam

[@juliaparks06]

Hello Liz !!! Great content thank you i want to get my hair locked up and just wondering whats the bet method , back colmb and crothet or twist and rip which is better to keep the length ? ty

[@TouchOnTap]

Where do you get the pretty feathers and baubles for your dreads? I'm scheduled to have extensions put in and I'm sooo excited. You're so gorgeous and I love your dreads.

[@EvansBackpackingVideos]

You miss KZbin -- and KZbin misses you! Enjoyed the story/stories. I recently read the novel Americanah (by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie) and learned a lot along the way about hair braiding. I put that together with what I've learned from you about dreads, and -- well, I'm still no expert, hah. BTW, it was quite hilarious to see a photo of myself in your dreads video! Surprise!

[@peculiarone339]

TFS!! Sounds kind of similar to me. I'm considering cosmetology school so that I can help facilitate others on their journey as well. I'm really enjoying your channel, my children and I are watching your long trail vlogs - I'm tynna get them into hiking - wishing me luck!!

[@melidalopez8646]

Thank you for sharing your history of dreadlocks, they look wonderful on you!

[@MrR0LAND]

OMG! You look amazing! I`m gonna start my locks too.

[@jenjen9853]

Would love to see vid on how u add feathers and hair wraps and accessories. How do u attach to dreads. A lot of tutorials out there for normal hair and braiding into hair but not for dreads. Dread sis of only 1 year with human hair extrensions

[@LuckyLokks13]

So when I started this journey @lizkidder & @lizajayne have been my inspiration. I’ve watched every video I can. I’ve got the dreads part down but I need help sectioning soooo bad. I’m just gonna have to break down & find a salon that does them near me. There’s not many or I haven’t found them yet. Anyone know of a good loctition near Roanoke Virginia I’d appreciate it greatly!!! Thanks Liz for all ur videos. They absolutely help!! ❤🎉

[@kingaza7734]

Stunning for sure no capping involved 😍

[@robyndeerchaser9496]

I'm in love with Dreads, in my multi culture , I could rock them, Don't have anyone to do them for me, btw, I'm a Native American , Portuguese, Viking, with a little Bantu mixed in 😀✌🏼❤️

[@jolieo78jonas]

🙄

[@melissam6037]

Just watch you tube tutorials and start practicing

[@samayah7327]

Happy I found your channel. I really want to stitch in my dread extensions that r double ended as one ended. Do people do this. Also I want to cut mine as I put washing powder in them when I coated them with wool boxer breads. How do I go about extensions. Do I crochet or stitch or just fine somebody

[@charliejg]

Great story.... love that little girl photo!! Rock On!

[@xio195]

Omg I've never seen such beautiful dreads ever. Maybe I will get mine done!🥰 I would imagine there is a massive waiting list to have them done by you.

[@samirahgaber1853]

Love you dreadlocks!!!! You are amazing

[@samirahgaber1853]

I think i met you a year ago today at the workshop

[@LizKidder]

Aww too funny! Thanks for keeping in touch!❤️

[@jasonkoons3397]

Where is your beauty shop at? I need help with my hair, and if it's possible after I do the AT maybe stop in? I just enjoy watching your videos.

[@AnimalUnderneath]

I'm interested in knowing more about the accessories and braids and whatnot in your hair. I feel like I can never quite get it right when I do it. Also, what type of extension hair do you use and where do you get it?

[@carolluvlocs3127]

I really enjoyed your story you were really dedicated . Your locs look lovely.

[@jessibb]

You’re so cute. Thank you so much for sharing. You have completely inspired me to keep going and love what I’ve got and what you help me maintain every once in a while! ❤️❤️ stay safe and lovely my friend 😘

[@puddytatpurr]

I'm a ten year dreadhead too - I'm so glad I didn't use wax though. I found a web forum and they advised me not too and how to create them properly

[@Hotflop2011]

So pretty☺️love the dreadlocks👍🏻 Glad YOU are so cool 😎

[@lordx1357]

Beautiful 😍 I love your locs. Going on 5 years myself.

[@USAFJEFF1014]

Lizzie how are you??? its been along time since ive heard from you. I hit you up on Insta but never heard from you, hope you and Luke are good. Anyways your dreads look amazing on you. I wouldn't recongnize you without your dreads. Keep doing you Liz you're amazing, congratulations on 10 years of your dreads you still look beautiful. Much love kid.

[@candyestes1226]

My daughter wants to start her dreadlock journey n urs are beautiful 😍

[@KayWal_JDM]

So as you added your extensions the new hair grown on the top of your head did you just backcomb them and rethatch the extension? also can you just leave it attached and backcomb the top ?

[@angeliaphillips]

Coming up on 9th year of lock-life. Like you, I can't ever imagine going back to normal hair, lol.

[@alenaloudermilk3836]

So I have some questions maybe in another video you can help explain? Is dreadlock mold a thing? With real hair dreadlocks do you need to comb them out and redress them or is that just an option? Finally in your professional opinion, if you are wanting to start your dreadlock journey, would it be better to do synthetic dreadlocks before or jump right in and say let’s just do it?

[@janeanerice9068]

Hi. My hair is white, silverish white. Short pixie grow out. I want dreads. I love yours. What do you recommend as far as how many I buy and do you sell your brand?? LOVE. You are very gorgeous... going for same look. NeeNee P.

[@joshuaross6980]

They’re gorgeous !

[@lostwondering]

Love the mushroom loc decoration where did you get it ?

[@Houseofmagnoliamoon]

You are such a bad ass! Love your hair!

[@kellllll5484]

Lol adam had you wanting dreads love it

[@zoewestley7926]

My dogs name is miss pigi also ! And sick journey 🤘🤙

[@kez586]

How you started your dreads is exactly how I started mine fifteen nearly sixteen years ago. I too had no freaken idea what I was doing but KZbin wasn't even around then either. Knotty Boy was the only 'dread' source so my sister and I bought their wax, printed out their how to instructions, put on a day's worth of CDs and went to town on my hair. I remember our dad's reaction walking past our room shaking his head. Everyone thought it was a 'phase' of mine 😂 Fast forward a few months later and although I was consistant with palm rolling, they looked like trash for at least two years. My hair was dyed red prior and i stupidly decided to dye them black to suit my goth phase and i decided to have the tips bleached😒🤦‍♀️ So, for ten years I boxed dyed them black. The colour was way too harsh on me but i didn't care, until I turned 30 and decided, i 100% wanted and needed to change. I was done with the goth look and really wanted to to back to just my natural hair colour, i just had no idea if it was possible. Luckily, i had a hairdressing friend who was stoked to take on the challenge and so we started the slow journey of gently lifting the black. It took a good three or four months and because black has red undertones and from all the previous crazy colours i had dyed them, I had to go through the weird orangy stage and wore a bandanna a lot😬 Obviously with all the bleach and chemicals there was some damage to my dreads with the ones that were created thinner but i lost no length and not a single dread fell out etc. That was four years ago and i've continued to grow out my natural colour since and have finally reached the point where I want the ombre look again but won't touch dye or bleach again. I have about an inch or few of the gingery colour left on each dread tip so plan on cutting them off and extending them with pre made extensions (human hair) for my wedding in April. As a loctician too i plan on crocheting the extensions on myself although i know it will be a mish.

[@IAmTheZombieGirl]

I loved the smell of Knotty Boy wax LOL I used it to and it was just such a mess! Glad to see I wasn’t the only one 😅

[@stephenfleming7918]

Nice to hear from you handstand.

[@satanette8562]

Awesome story ur commitment is admirable ❤️

[@andydreadsbmx]

I had dreads when I was about 17 for a good 2 years and then I did not know what I was doing and they went to shit and I shaved my head. Just curious, if I wanted to get dreads again do you know anyone on the west coast(LA) that could do them? I'm taking a wild guess your on the east coast somewhere. Thanks for sharing and made me miss my locks :-)

[@Xaforn]

Look up flower.friendly on Instagram, I believe she’s in LA

[@andydreadsbmx]

@@Xaforn Thanks for the heads up!

[@waddel2843]

That's so fire

[@blancosfamilyfarm1798]

I think blonde looks better on you in my opinion but absolutely love your dreads, im hoping mine will turn out like this in a few years!! Im even thinking of doing the extensions just not totally sure yet..

[@my_dreadlocks_journey]

Really awesome ! 😍❤ Love your style !

[@earthrider700]

Congrats, you Rock!!!

[@chelseyummali]

So sad I loved my locks but I cover my hair and it started to become super uncomfortable. I finally took them out and regret not leaving or at least keeping a few

[@denimd6578]

needed to see this comment.. been contemplating taking my locs out. im only on month 8 lol. im gonna keep working on them

[@chelseyummali]

@@denimd6578 yes I think k a lot of girls go through that "ahh what's the point I'm just gonna get my hair back" point. I remember thinking "oh man but if I keep them in too long they will be harder to comb out. Little did I know I had put them in so good that it still took me 2 weeks to take them all out, I still ripped tons of hair out and after all that a year later I'm sitting here like hmm why? If I didn't veil my head I think I def would have kept them though.

[@trishahunter4544]

Hey Liz, I’ve Only been following you for a short time but I was wondering if you had any recommendations for a loctician in Illinois?

[@markgang1861]

I've really got to stop projecting my thoughts at my computer. I saw that your video had dropped and I was watching the intro and I thought of my comment. "Hooray Content and a Smile." Fast forward to the end of your video and a commercial plays for teeth whitening and the word Smile was annotated right there in the middle of my screen. KZbin is on to your secret ..... :)

[@LizKidder]

Haha that’s awesome and kinda scary! Our phones man...

[@feralfreebirds]

hi Liz what do you charge in USA to put dreads in ? and what do you charge for tidy up jobs.....im in uk and just started my dread business again..after yrs doing festys..and in uk people charge like £30 per hour now.....i used to do a full head over 2 days....depending on length that could be 6 /7 hours a day....just wondering over there how much ...thanks for sharing your journey..looking kool x

[@pinkpiglet71]

You’re back 😊

[@LizKidder]

Hiiiii!!🙃

[@gizmogizmo1646]

Hey Adorable!! I'm female STRAIGHT...lol. oh and 60 years old!! I saw your video and started watching and WHEN YOU SAID FUKN FLY, I thought OMGOODNESS she's just like me haaha, then you picked up your frenchie AND I'm a Pitty owner 4 life!! I've rescued 5!! My oldest I rescued was 101/2 and about 1 month she developed breast Cancer so, of course I took her to the Vet and asked will she make it through a MACTOMEY?? Yes, the Vet said sooo, she ended up living till 13!! She was my favorite ever!! Now, onto my hair, I HAVE LOVED DREADS 4 EVER!! Unfortunately because, I have Chrons and have had 15 Surgeries my hair is only about 1 1/2-2 inches in a few places. Soooo, I said screw it I'm doing Dreads! I bought some pre-made at a Chinese Wig store and did them myself!! My hubby is 40!! I know, WHAT "40" Yea, oh well he picked me, I didn't pick him because, of the age difference only. We we're the BEST OF FRIENDS and he wanted me to move in with him so, here we are 14 years later Married!! I've got a big butt up and around my hip tattoo along with a small horse tattoo I drew of course of my own horse.. Haha, that rhymed!! But, I hope u read this and we become friends from a distance...I'm not a weirdo I just think you're funny, cute as a bug and we like a few of the same things!! So, send me a message then I'll send u my email, then my #!! Hope to say hi!!

[@Djhikes63]

Liz, I know you've already done a q&a but what about older gals with gray hair. Do you have any such clients?

[@anakapuanui]

So I have 6 years old natural dreads…I’ve had the tips bleached but no one in my area has much experience with coloring them. What are your recommendations for bleaching them properly??? Wanting to bleach higher up….going for ombré…

[@sheenarubino4221]

Love it!! So I want dreads but also love my natural hair. If I get them and want to eventually go back, will it damage my natural hair? What’s the process like to take them out? What’s the upkeep like for the roots?

[@Xaforn]

Depends on how you want them, do you want the semi freeform like she is of the woods or do you want perfect equal? You can have them put in, the better the loctician and depending on the method they use depends on the health of the hair also how well you take care of them. You can keep the roots maintained every few months or let them grow out and lock up on their own. You can cut them off or comb them out. Lazy dreads cut his half way and combed out the rest of the length.

[@chromeoiran951]

On this old lady's bucket list: Take a trip to New Hampshire. Only one question for you...do you use human hair, Kanekalon or wool when installing client extensions? I'm one month into my own dreadlock journey, and finding you and your shop is like coming home.

[@Dragon01973]

Where can I get a mushroom bead like the one you showed at the beginning of the video?

[@henessy.-.45]

Do you use any essential oils or refreshing sprays? I use tea tree shampoo when I wash it once a week and it helps the itch.. But I'm scared to use the salt locking sprays.. I'm only 3mo in and mine are pissing me off.. Lol... Gettn frustrated. I have root ties right now since I had so much bridging... My scalp itches constantly. But I've heard some essential oil sprays could help

[@Hobby2go]

Very beautiful dreads and cool person. I say HELLO or HOLA from spain at the moment. My Life in a camper with my 6 dogs. 👋✌🐾🚙💙😊😎👋💕🤗 #dreadhead

[@noisycricket8924]

Damn you and your dreads are beautiful

[@MelissaMellyMelRoberge]

1. Where in the U. S. is your salon located, Liz? 2. Can you recommend any salons in or around Austin, TX, that can do dreads in white girl hair? 3. How long can I expect to be at a salon to get my butt length straight hair shaped into dreads?

[@livingroomtv6247]

Yeah LOVE your hair, stories, journey and I too wanted them since a teen when I visited my Hispanic relatives in tropics...Been attempting my own 38 thinner locs for near 5 yrs within my straight hair for 5 yrs when I turned 50 (finally ME TIME)- yet looking to road trip to NH unless you recommend someone in Indianapolis IN or encouragement to keep being self-creative? Want to add in extension hair to my shoulder length yet not sure how nor how to keep wisps at the end🥴 does your hair grow into the extensions? Real or artificial?🙃😎 grateful for your vids, tips & sharing✌🏽namaste & peace out

[@Chanhee]

Just get box braids that look like dreads. All Black salons do them

[@victorcocco6738]

Would you get a chance to visit an international Puli dog show ? How long do the owners prepare their neat looking pet for becoming champions ?

[@gaylelauren5691]

Ive had my dreads for 3 1/2 yrs but im new to doing the rootwork myself- im nervous of messing up the parts, bc i cant see it!! Plz help!!! Like mirrors or idk ? Also where did u get the feathers? I feel the same way about my dreads. I love them so much. I just gotta figure out how to maintain them by myself. I also would like to add blonde extensions (mine r brown rn). I love your videos!

[@redheadwithdreads4342]

Your hair is lovely! So much more tidy than my 2 yr old dreads 🤗 I’ve been thinking about removing my extensions...how do you know the right time/length to remove them?

[@LizKidder]

You’ll know when you’re ready- if they’re annoying you and when you feel like you’re natural hair is long enough!

[@rcrobertson9563]

Liz you wear them well and you are much more attractive than Angelina Jolie. It's good to see a Liz Kidder notification

[@LizKidder]

Haha aww thanks☺️

[@zahriivoorhees3498]

I'm 24 and have ALWAYYYS Wanted dreads. As a kid my parents talked me out of it convincing me it was gross smelling 🤣 Soo IM FLIPPIN DOING IT!! EEECK!!

[@maggiebrooks4485]

Me toooooooo!!

[@nicoleenglert1259]

Thank you for this video ❤

[@angelinagreene-thebadgirlrocks]

Bo Derick started me on it too! My 16 year old cousin baby sat me and she would braid my hair like that every summer!! Yes and Angelina Jolie too! 😂 Great Minds think alike

[@zensarah7105]

I'm getting frustrated with some of my dreads and splitting in half at the root. Also my extensions are shrinking so much that I may have to add more length. I find it difficult to add new dreads to mature dreads , any advice on that? 🥰💜

[@rovetsenior9869]

Girl you rocking those dreads so perfect your so beautiful with them ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 it’s the only hairstyle mention in the Bible they are gorgeous and I love them 😍

[@angelinagreene-thebadgirlrocks]

Gorgeous!!

[@everlastinge373]

Hi! thanks for the video n sharing your story. I am making dreads in my hair at the moment, but visually it´s not exactly where I want. How long would you say they grow / month? or / 2 months? It was interesting to hear that the small one you made 10 years ago didnt grow as well.. (cause at the moment I am making mine very small.. I have had dreads before but then a studio made them and they were thicker, now I also want to go for smaller, blond ones ^^) xo

[@LizKidder]

Typically hair grows about 1/2 inch per month, but during the maturing stage of locks (6 months to two years) you may not notice any length growing because they are compacting/maturing and sometimes shrinking up... if that makes sense. Good luck!

[@KatieAJ]

I love blond locs. They suit you.

[@Kahlulathepug]

Angelina Jolie in gone in 60 seconds is one of the reasons why I wanted dreads too! I’ve been obsessed with them since I was 12 and I am not 29 and I finally have them lol

[@RUSTYNAILS7444]

Are u planning to hike the pct or cdt

[@HeyStevie100]

Looks good I like it

[@E.I.C.C_Onwer]

The thumbnail 😍😍

[@stephancooley7955]

Where do you work out of???

[@pennywilliams841]

Love it my son had them for a short time , then he shaved his head not a good look

[@daveinstlouis7296]

Thanks for Sharing

[@ericanderson1691]

You have been my inspiration for two years. I dreaded my dark blonde hair and then added pre owned extensions and get nothing but compliments from all races. Almost have waist length ... Seems too long at times, but never go to cut. Thank you. You even got me into tattoos...

[@historyishis-story4250]

Why kill flies

[@randomthoughtsfromacrazedm3372]

The opening was Duran Duranish.

[@LizKidder]

Thank you?😅

[@randomthoughtsfromacrazedm3372]

@@LizKidder Yes, I think so. Kind of a a cross between Rio and Hungry Like The Wolf videos.

[@jessica7857]

As soon as you showed the picture of the lead singer, my jaw dropped lol. I used to work with Adam a couple years ago. (I live in NH) I have loved dreads for years and always wanted them too, but thought I would look funny. I made my own dreads out of synthetic hair and worked up the courage to to finally braid them in and i got so many compliments. They were about your length.. Dreads are beautiful 😍

[@LizKidder]

What a small world!!! Haha... congrats on making your own!!!!💯

[@jessica7857]

@@LizKidder really is! Thank you. :)

[@jestonlott9969]

Wanna do mine 🤣😂😎 U prob won’t respond but I got 7 days til mine 🤣😂😍😍

[@teezymane7333]

Liz: I'm gonna keep this short. Video: 17:04

[@iloveu1232]

She’s beautiful😍🥵

[@ObesityisNotMe]

Interesting