Rubbing Method In Detail

[@diegoisbeefy8413]

ayy it’s rasta thor

[@mirandahyatt1324]

Thor???? is that you???

[@mirandahyatt1324]

That's kind of the point

[@golduckroger]

Legit

[@aandb172]

Zachariah Matthew 😂😂

[@_danhammond]

After end game this is even more accurate

[@kirinnaicker8871]

He looks like endgame thor

[@trevorbekun7039]

So this is what thors been up to after endgame

[@127Kronos]

I was wondering why I was starting to get dread like hair, I just realized this is how I dry it xD

[@officialeastsidee47]

127Kronos lol 🤣

[@Nahmatenothappenin]

Lmao same

[@locustferox4993]

Your dreads are awesome man, I'm thinking about getting dreads myself so I watched all your videos and I think your very informative. I'm looking forward to your next Dreadlocks update, peace out man.

[@sayo9469]

Did you get them?

[@Napulitan]

Did you?

[@coryc1904]

Did you get them bruh?

[@dylonsbassandguitarcovers7314]

Dude did you get them??

[@X_TheWolf_X]

I know this video is older but thank you so much, only video that actually explains what to do !!! Naturally !! Much love

[@anon09363]

I just started using the rubbing method and doing it your way is really helpful. thank you

[@pomona5592]

Oh shit it’s Thor

[@alexanderhamilton2950]

How long did you wait after the towel rub to start separating them into sections

[@bzjokes896]

tip: swim in the ocean as much as possible it locks hair so quickly

[@dreadlovelies6688]

Great Video, I'd only add that anyone wanting to minimize the lint build up with this method get a PCV Towel. It's like a rubbery towel you moisten first and leaves no lint, super absorbent too!

[@isabellaprager9511]

Just started mine yesterday and am so excited for my journey!! I love how everyone can use different methods and that there is no right or wrong way it's just personal...which i think gives the person doing it have even more character...cant wait till mine aren't poofy tho lol

[@justbryton2595]

How's it today

[@flintsautorepairmc5858]

So after Im at the point where my roots are not locked up and my tips are not but the rest is can I crochet the in dreaded parts using the towel method as a starter

[@johnnyenglish2753]

My hair is about 3 inches and I’m going to freeform now so how should I start? Should I wash my hair once a week n can I wet my hair everyday with water? And as for towel rubbing do I need to rub when it’s wet or dry? And do salt spray do I need to spray first n then rub or rub it dry n then spray? Pls answer my questions I’m in two weeks in but nothing improved😢

[@guyonyoutube3437]

I've found putting a wool sock on each hand to be very helpful

[@emyshibari]

good idea!

[@trababydee]

Even with the towel ?

[@tammy-lynnstewart5677]

Cool. My hair is about 4 inches long, just using the palm of my hand to rub my hair in circles and it already feels like a brillo pad.

[@bubblegumgamer7743]

Tried the towel first 15 mins of the first day already starting to form

[@Eaglecorporations]

yo dude do you reckon you could do this with curly hair not like African sorta friz but more like long wavy curls

[@Nathan-bg5dt]

Christian Vaaulu it will work with any hair type, you just might not have to do it how ever many months

[@Nathan-bg5dt]

Or just can do twist and rip if you desire

[@Knottytrent]

Christian Vaaulu yeah bro all types of hair. It will lock up a bit quicker and your maintenance will be/should be pretty small too.

[@kamekami4879]

Rip king capital

[@jeremiahmoya5054]

Yea this method is the best for wavy hair

[@zxrzxr993]

When you're starting them how do u wash it

[@fhgcam8091]

yu don’t

[@fhgcam8091]

they not locked yet ,, if you wash em they gon come out

[@TurmericLava]

Thanks Connor! I learned a lot from this short vid, I am starting to do this method with a microfiber towel and I already look like sideshow Bob lololol peace bro ✌️ ☮️ ❤

[@alexdiaz8592]

My hair is long already the rubbing method should still work yes?

[@Knottytrent]

Alex Diaz how long is it. If it's too long it may not work as well with the sections. I have no experience with it. I know shoulder length hair will work for sure and maybe a bit longer. Sorry I can't help more. Anyone else know or have done it with long hair?

[@proffessgamelopez9844]

I have a little curly hair and I stared today I wanted to know if I ever had to wash my hair or if I don't wash my hair until it starts to lick up

[@clintonkinsey482]

My first set of dreads i did the rubbing method, I used the palm of my hand ✋ worked like a charm. My current set of locs i used rubber bands as well as the rubbing method.

[@amandairwin2122]

Can you explain how to do with rubber bands

[@black0mode150]

Should I brush my hair before doing this I have straight hair also should i rub it when it’s wet or use products in my hair

[@romans9955]

Don't brush it ever.

[@coryc1904]

Never brush again

[@RobertoRamirez-ui8fe]

Q at 3:57 do de start with the hair being normal like is not wet or has any hair gel/products on?

[@Knottytrent]

Put some salt spray on your hair first but not drenching it just a fine mist :).

[@Charles-bd5qi]

How do you keep them separated and from forming into one big dread in the early stages?

[@elloello2576]

Pull them apart

[@zDrengr]

did you use any other products besides the sea salt spray? thanks

[@bobbyownby8953]

I've just started the rub method a week ago. I bought some dread shampoo but I'm not sure how often I should wash my hair and also how should I dry my hair?

[@Knottytrent]

Bobby Ownby wash your hair every week to two week depending on how itchy your head is. Just be gentle when drying it and dry in circular motions clockwise then anti clockwise.

[@ZoeZeeTV]

Invest in a good hair dryer. I sit with it for a few hours after towel drying my locs. my locs are to my waist so shouldnt take that long for you but if you're dedicated you'll need to make a habit of it You don't want any moisture staying in your hair, could lead to mould.

[@Gniltac14]

Do I have to tie them or do they naturally go like this and stay also do u have to Like where anything like a durag when u sleep

[@ju2gone]

Are u the Thor in endgame?

[@mysticalabby8827]

love your dreadlocks 😍😍😍 & thank you for your helpful tips [:

[@williamdawson9942]

Mystical Abby hey

[@skunky-lee]

This is the best video I've seen on this method

[@fuzzwall9932]

okay so I have a gargantuan matte on the back of my hair, will it turn into locks or just a bigger matte? started towel rubbing a 4 or 5 days ago with sea salt spray, my hair is bleached professionally (therefore not fried), and straight. I actually have around 4 or 5 locks formed already, so I dont know why this is different. but please help cause I dont know what I'm supposed to do with it. edit: it's around 6 inches long

[@caynereed8988]

Did you ever get that gargantuan matte on the back of your head loc’d?

[@shnpio]

Main question I got when I shower do I let any water run through it or anything? I know I shouldn’t shampoo or condition and What do I do when I’m sleeping??

[@Dreadhead-ch7iy]

Got a question I was wondering after u do this method if in the beginning stages u don’t like ur hair can u just tie it up

[@Knottytrent]

Yeah of course if it long enough. You may find that you will have to palm roll more and separate certain dreads as they may join together when tied up.

[@oHobbsGFX]

How do you get your hair to not look so 'big' at the beginning stage? Once it really starts to dread up will it flatten down more? Thanks for going into detail too this really helps

[@Nathan-bg5dt]

Hobbsy your hair will flatten down when you sleep. Or if you go out in public you can just wear a hat.

[@oHobbsGFX]

Nathan doesn't really for me. I roll around a bit in my sleep an makes it worse

[@Nathan-bg5dt]

Hobbsy well for some people then haha, the best thing is to just sleep I guess. I did my dreads with twist and rip and I rub my hair to get them to stick down and I just wear a hat.

[@oHobbsGFX]

Nathan what did you do for school/work? Where you can't wear a hat

[@Nathan-bg5dt]

Hobbsy just let it stick up. It will look bad and messy and people will stare at you but in the end they'll look amazing. Even if you do twist and rip or back comb they will stick up for awhile anyway. All dreads stick up then there new I guess But back to the point I just left it how it is

[@99hank97]

This is what I don’t get. My hair doesn’t do that. It just clumps into 1 singular dread. Is it because I tie my hair up at the back?

[@Knottytrent]

Im not sure sorry. Mine started in one mass but the more I rubbed the more little dreads would appire. I did not tie mine up at the start as I could not really. The set I have now I only rubber for a week then let them dread them selfs for the rest of the time. if there was some that I thought would be too thick then I would seperate by hand by pulling apart.

[@99hank97]

@@Knottytrent okay I’ll try give it more time and focus on separating the locked strands from each other as opposed to de-clumping the whole mass. Don’t suppose you have any tips for separating the strands as I can normally only seem to do it by pulling almost singular strands of hair at a time. Thanks for your help and reply, love you vids x

[@2-block386]

Is that only rubbing method? No crochet?

[@martonkrizsan2206]

Man you're making awsome videos. Keep it up!:))

[@vin-xg2gv]

How many timez aftr rubbing month or 2 weeks can u get ur hair wet ?

[@Knottytrent]

At the beginning I washed my hair 2-3 weeks I think. Just wash it when you need to. Just remember that knots will fall out when you wash. After 2 months it should not be too bad. If you going in the sea then I would say when ever as that’s great for your hair. You your head is itchy or you feel like you want to wash it then just go for it :). Should be fine

[@Bextra242]

Can i get dreads if i'm bald? xd

[@gbcpoop9504]

Yh

[@KKX300]

Yeah it's called invisible dreads

[@zz-gh2xp]

CoxDesigns I would have an orange afro wig...

[@slaphead7716]

I have dreads and I’m bald

[@skimaned4291]

#wig

[@tattedyouthgaming7329]

So with this method, do you need sea salt everytime you rub the hair or not at all if u dont want to? And I didn't really get the washing count, once a week? With or without schampoo? Sorry for my english, and I would be very happy if you would answer soon! I want my dreads too look exactly like yours in 1 year update :D

[@Knottytrent]

RihoGaming so not you don't need the sea salt. You spray that every two to three day on depending how it feels. Rub everyday at the beginning. Until your happy and cut down as you feel the dreads are coming along. Wash every week or two at the beginning depending on how bad you need to.

[@coolestpersononearth5335]

I rubbed my hair in circular motion hard and hair became thin will my hair grow back thick?

[@Knottytrent]

yeah man it should. You should not rub that hard man.

[@coolestpersononearth5335]

Connor Trent ik my fault but how long does it take to thick?

[@eli1953]

should I do it with short hair?

[@blytheskrieg]

The only problwm i have is my hair tends to get oily after 1 day of not washing it. Any tips?

[@bubblesandstardust9387]

Use baking soda once a week :) just mix it with water and rinse it out

[@jonathanpaden4795]

At this point you weren't using the salt water spray that you started using in the beginning?

[@Knottytrent]

I still use it to this day but once a month or once every 2 weeks. long longer you have your dreads the less you need

[@TheDreadedZero]

If you do the rubbing method how long will it take before you start to have “dreads” form as opposed to just having a big puffy mess..? A day? Days? Weeks? Months?

[@Knottytrent]

thedreadedzero heyyy, it would take a month minimum unless you crochet hook too after a couple of weeks.

[@TheDreadedZero]

@@Knottytrentmy hair is 16-18 inches. Will this still work?

[@teri923]

Is there like a follow up ? Like how to section the hair and stuff like thay

[@Knottytrent]

Yung Clout there is no need to section it does it by its self. If you want them thinner the just pull apart to you desired thickness

[@marklowery8280]

Hey Connor, I'm just starting out on my locks adventure but may I ask can I wear my beanie from the start or will this interfere with the locking process....cheers pal

[@J21-j9v]

Can I dread the top of my hair 6 inches, then have the sides buzzed of like 2 inches

[@Knottytrent]

Jamie 1010 yeah man of course it would look good!!!!

[@gypsyperson]

does this method work with short hair.... like 4-5 inches ?

[@Knottytrent]

Onyx yeah it should work.

[@wxddthesavior]

3:40

[@BrookelleBlasphemy]

How to get da wispy ends to dread is you jus hold it wit ya fingers an rub da tip aroun ur Palm

[@Knottytrent]

this could not be more true :)

[@theempireisback9004]

My hair is one inch and can I use a rag for my hait

[@vralf]

TheEmpireisback ai doent tink det saimpson hair is derad looks !! hahahoo

[@Kim-Khoeum]

Great video! Your hair look amazing ❤

[@josephlopez3784]

Great video man what is the name of the song that is in the beginning for like 2 seconds

[@Knottytrent]

Joseph Lopez band of horses. I can't remember the song name.

[@josephlopez3784]

Connor Trent thanks for getting back to me I had a friend who ended up playing this a few days after I wrote this song name funeral

[@matiaszucchino2560]

I did it.It works.I love it.Thanks.

[@jays2924]

So, once the dreads have matured, do you keep rubbing everyday and do you keep washing your hair once a week?

[@gyurme3]

I'm also doing the towel rub method. And though my hair is locking at the roots, the end of my hair is the same. Can anyone help me?

[@Knottytrent]

tul mings Hey Tul, your hair at the ends will dread up as they get older and mature. If you want them to be dreads straight away then you could crochet hook them to the tips. Hope this helps:)

[@groovyog2870]

Hey what's up man I was wondering if you have any tips while doing the rubbing method ?

[@isaacfleming1896]

No salt spray??

[@yn_kai_0017]

When I cut my dreads i was curious why the inside my dreads were rainbow

[@Knottytrent]

SUACEGODJAY wow I have no idea inless you have a build up in them maybe or you have fairy powers HAha

[@HomemakerDaze]

Cause you have a rainbow towel? Lol

[@almadawarrior]

or you could simply do nothing aside from washing it regularly

[@plastictoast9931]

What is about reeaaallyy long hair? Does it work?

[@AlexLee-vj1fg]

yo when u first did it how long did it take to get that dreadlocks cause i dont think im doing it long enough (rubbing)

[@stonedlion7511]

what if i only have hair on the top how would i do it

[@Knottytrent]

Mr_ Eyeless you would just rub the hair you want to dread up. Try and separate the sides when you do it u less it's short hair.

[@DA-123]

Won’t you lose a bunch of hair if you rub it like that?

[@Knottytrent]

You need to rub gently on your head and not long periods of time.

[@DA-123]

@@Knottytrent thanks, will you be giving us an update video?

[@TallFrenchy]

how long shud i do that for ? im going on my third month this month

[@Knottytrent]

Tall Frenchy You could stop now and let them finish them self if you want to. I would not over rub otherwise you will start you join up the dreads that have formed with others unless you want that. You can focus rubbing on parts of the head that has more loose hair.

[@TallFrenchy]

Connor Trent it’s just the back of my head I got a lot of loose hair so they fell out but I guess just let it be and should I make a video of my dread update and then u can see it and tell me if I shuf keep rubbing

[@Knottytrent]

make a video for you not me. Then you can see your progress. You just need to be patient brothey will come just maybe spray twice a week with salt spray, wear wooly hats that helps loose hair get pulled in. if you don't want any loose hair you should get a crochet hook and tuck in. but they will only get better in time :)

[@MooshMan17]

anybody know if its possible with 3 inches?

[@simbirtv]

MooshMan why not?

[@MaluHunterFishing]

This is a great explanation brother. Thank you.

[@aarontranter785]

Hi Connor, hope you can help. Can you let me know when it's time to stop towel rubbing and you can just let your dreads grow? Thanks for the videos they've been much help!

[@Knottytrent]

Aaron Tranter hey, so you can stop towel rubbing after a week or two of you want. That’s when I stopped. My hair was no way near fully locked but I just left it and did a towel rub when ever I went in the sea or washed it but that was it. They will lock up eventually man patients is key to nice set of dreads.

[@aarontranter785]

@@Knottytrent perfect thanks very much. Been watching all your videos found them very helpful. Mine are starting to look more like dreads now, been doing the method for about 3 weeks so will let them do there thing now and towel rub every now and then. Look forwards to updating you on them in 6 months time! Thanks again!

[@KiouTM]

@@aarontranter785 how they doing?

[@itztristanas5254]

​@@Knottytrent Hi

[@timseetribe3349]

am i supposed to use salt spray

[@Knottytrent]

TimSee tribe3 yes if you want too. I still use it once a month nowadays sometimes two months.

[@Alexander-vm2ox]

Can u twist the dreads?

[@ljfernandez1596]

Is it okay if i'll wash my hair everyday? Would it still work?

[@Knottytrent]

I don't think it will be possible but may work over time.

[@ljfernandez1596]

Thank you very much broooo, I really appreciate you responding to my message. :)

[@telly115ify]

I would love to be able to show you my progress i use a hand towel and a beanie while im out lol works great

[@Knottytrent]

John Brock hey bro message me on fb I would love to see :)

[@thedragonbornbardliam6079]

If you dont do this will they free form naturaly

[@ezewade04]

what shampoo do you use?

[@Knottytrent]

ezewade04 I use a dreadlocks bar I got from ebay. It from a woman in Australia who hand makes them. It does not have a brand I just looked at the wrapping and it just say dreadlocks soap haha sorry not more help.

[@keatontracy6543]

Ik this is a 4 year old video but I need help haha. Is my hair supposed to link together everywhere like a big not all around haha. My hair is already super long

[@keatontracy6543]

Is it bad i used a sponge meant for it?

[@lilmanic7076]

Can I do it with a sponge?

[@Knottytrent]

x-chetito XIII yeah I don't see why not. As long as your rubbing it should be fine. Just make sure your sponge is not going to fall apart and get in to your dreads.

[@kodubbe]

so do you continue this until the dreads are satisfactory? like 3 times a day for a year?

[@Knottytrent]

kodubbe just until your happy yes. I did mine for a week then left them ever since. First time I did this method I rubber for three months then rubbed on loose hair. It's up to you really where to and when and how long. Until you like it! :)

[@kodubbe]

Connor Trent right on. if it will just continuously lock up the dreads then I'm all about this method! I just don't want to be counter productive and rub loose something that was already locked up. thanks for your response man

[@desireblue21]

NomacJack this was my worry also im 5 days in now... how long did you end up rubbing for or are you still rubbing... progress?

[@desireblue21]

NomacJack Sweet i will probably towel/ wool rub and sea salt spray myself until i get visible dreads forming and then let them lock up by themsleves. how many dreads you have now?

[@kodubbe]

DreadHead4life I haven't counted honestly. probably 100? they're like pencil sized in diameter.

[@brandynicholson4743]

They look fantastic!

[@lilmanic7076]

I heard that your supposed to rub it clock wise because that's the direction your hair grows

[@Knottytrent]

x-chetito XIII I have not heard of that before but it will work both ways as if you rub anti clockwise then there should be more friction? I’m not sure I’m just going with what worked for me. Thanks though I will look in to it :)

[@diegodelatorre9076]

How long is the process? 7 months?

[@Knottytrent]

Diegolink it depends on your hair type if you have thunk curly hair then quicker than fine long hair. It also depend if hiw long you rub for be a week like me or 5 months.

[@Chat_gpt_]

do you do the rubbing method on your beard shit that things thick!!!!!!

[@Knottytrent]

Hahaha no I did not it just grows super think!!!!

[@lorenzoschroter1230]

Hey i really Love Your dreads i also want to get myself dreads in the future(my hair is still too short) and i really like the results of the rubbing technique but i do have really thin and straight hair so my fear is that they will fall apart before they get the chance to lock while showering so my question is whether thats true or not and if i should consider another method to start my dreadlock journey? Greetings from Germany Lorenzo

[@Knottytrent]

Lorenzo Schröter it should work over time but will take longer. There lots of methods that would work better. You should research back combing, crochet hook or maybe twist and rip. These should stay in so your hair should stay in dreads :). Good luck. By all means try the rubbing method and let me know how it goes. :).

[@lorenzoschroter1230]

Connor Trent yeah im familiar with the other methods but i think i will try the towelrubbing method thanks for the reply and btw you have a good taste in music :)

[@EmilHaraldseide]

can i just use my hands?

[@Knottytrent]

You could but you would get less friction and the process would take longer. Plus the salt spray would not get in to the fibers of the towel and then each time you used it you would not get the benefit of a salty towel

[@zayyjayy3232]

Band of horses the funeral in the beginning 👀

[@Fettionyoutube]

do you wet your hair in the shower ?

[@Knottytrent]

No only when I wash them. If its a really nice day and they are itchy I will rinse them with water and massage my scalp under the shower with means I can postpone a wash for a week. If I can't dry them I will just wait till my next wash.

[@TonyWrites]

can you wash your hair?

[@Knottytrent]

yes you can with dread soap or homemade soap will be good once every two week or sooner if really needed

[@alessandroprezzi6840]

you risk a lot of congos, don't you?

[@Knottytrent]

Natural Roots yeah that's right but you can separate them. If you don't want the congos. I personal quite like them. With controlled rubbing on curtain parts of the head you will get what ever outcome you wish.

[@BrookelleBlasphemy]

Used this "method"' for years had no idea other ppl knew bout it.

[@BrookelleBlasphemy]

But I usually use my hands instead

[@BrookelleBlasphemy]

I had a mint neffs beanie an I use to rubb it all da time never put two an two together why I had lint On my head lmfao how dumb. An my ex's was shorter then 4 inches an he did what I did an it gave him no problems his dreads turned out beautiful.

[@Knottytrent]

excellent that's good to know :) thanks

[@mikegibson4332]

Dude says so much while saying absolutely fuck all at the same time

[@Knottytrent]

@@mikegibson4332 hahahaha it’s a skill I have perfected over the years

[@frankyortega921]

Why does your hair look so different from the first time you had dreads

[@Knottytrent]

Franky Ortega I used a crochet hook the first time. And I have gone for more free form this time. I rubbed my hair for a week then I have freeformed for a year. I only rough dry it which helps the locking up.

[@frankyortega921]

oh ok thanks for replying connor and the vids are great help for beginners

[@Axelartist123]

I just started this is my first day

[@xan1104]

Do I need to block my hair with small rubber bands first?

[@noih6568]

but i should still Wash my Hair right?

[@Knottytrent]

yea of course. when ever you feel you need to but try last a week at least.

[@noih6568]

Connor Trent ok thanks dude

[@ljfernandez1596]

Is it okay if i'll wash my hair everyday? Would it still work?

[@juanjlopezj6698]

Sonycho Bob has wicks lol

[@seanpalmer110]

I fw the band of horses intro

[@kellyclark7517]

Saltwater,wool,and bee patient 1❤

[@mayrarubio4735]

Yo thank you so much this helped me alot

[@DavidJohnson-yw4dj]

When you first start rubbing and it sticks up ,mental do you wear a hat to hide it, when I do it there is no way I could go pout inj public like that or to work! Also it really sticks out in the morning! Sleep in a hat??? Cheers D.