Wool Dreadlock Making- Tips and Tricks. Start with the basics: What kind of Wool do you need?!

[@melissabell6881]

Finally someone that’s not a gate keeper of the knowledge

[@livingdreadgurl8252]

Hell yes 🙌 I love you. No one wants to tell you anything. And finally someone who is not selfish with their knowledge thank you

[@nicolemwilcox]

This was so unbelieveably helpful. I was truly hoping you had some videos in the works about the process just to get started with the kinkier dreads as well as the lux ends. I want to make myself some but I don't want to invest in a ton of wool I won't be able to use up. Thank you so much for your effort in this video.

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Hi! I'm so glad it was helpful and apologize I haven't responded to your comment until now. I will be posting some new videos on how to manipulate the wool to create texture in the next month! Keep your eye out!

[@charlihocutt3245]

This was very helpful I was hoping you had done more videos I would love to see your technique

[@DustySoles0826]

Me too! I wanted more videos.....lol

[@lottemcclivert4503]

As someone who wants to start out making dreads, but is terrified of doing it wrong, this video is amazing. You don't just tell us what to do, but you also explain it and that is amazing! Thank you for making this video!

[@lizzish8336]

Omg I’m SO HAPPY I found your channel!! Thank you so dang much for sharing your knowledge!! I shall be binge watching your videos now lol 😆

[@MelloolaW]

Hi! I know you posted this a year ago, but I just want to say thank you!! I have been trying to find out how to make curly locks for some time, with no success, so I really do appreciate you taking the time to explain the different types of wool. I'm only really familiar with Merino from needle felting, so this has helped me a lot!! 💜

[@lindsyhaber1359]

@Holly I would love more video's on the process and thank you so much for being candied! Im already a fan!!

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Thank you for your comment! I do have more to share and will be posting more videos very soon!

[@rainbow.grunge.journals]

Great video 🎉 thanks for sharing your experience... I had the same problems when I started 😅

[@lela198129]

hello i've been thinking of making my own as i can't afford to buy some this video was super helpful thank you

[@ginacats23]

Brilliant video thank you! I’m in my 3rd week of wearing my first ever synthetic dreads that I’ve made and wanting to attempt wool next ❤

[@kerrylouise7555]

this was super helpful, wish i knew this before i bought my last batch of merino wool but will defiantly save this vid and keep it in mind for when i want to make a new set

[@dianalimbach4584]

Super helpful!

[@feathersforagingflynn3802]

Yes you are so right, I havent seen any other videos out there explaining this, and I was about to try Icelandic to make some textured locks, I am used to using Icelandic fleece for wet felting collars and hope I can brush the ends out to be more hair like. Thankyou for explaining 🥰

[@halocarita]

Incredibly helpful Thankyou!!!❤

[@GigglyTeaRose]

It’s was very helpful!🎉

[@BuhLanc]

Thank you so much for this information 🌸🩷 it’s very helpful 🌱✨✨✨

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

You are welcome!

[@riss237]

Can't wait to see more thank you!

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

I am so so thankful that you made this video!!!! I bought my first set recently (after a life time of dreaming) and am so in love with them that I need all the colors. And I really want to learn how to make them!!! I have struggled to find real information. I aopreciate you and can't wait to see more information in your other videos!!! Do you have a list of supplies that one needs if they're just starting out?

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

@@beautifuldreamer0811 so happy this video is helpful! I do not have a list..hmm I should make one. Thanks for the idea. I do however talk about supplies in some of my videos. I'll share what items I'm using in each video. If you want to talk to me one on one, find me on FB under Dreadful Colors. I'm more than happy to answer questions!

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

@@hollysdreadfulcolors187 I don't have facebook but I appreciate the response!!! If you ever do decide to make a video about supplies, that would be amazing! But if not, I understand. Life is life-ing for all of us! Thank you for your help 😁

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

@@beautifuldreamer0811 you got it!

[@msbgitw]

Hi Holly. I love your videos. Thank you so much, they’re very helpful and informative. Do you have a link where you buy your wool from, and the dye? I’d really like to make my own dreads

[@tribuapothecary3741]

So looking forward to more videos ♥️

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Keep an eye out! I will put posting more videos in the next month!

[@samanthawarner8712]

Have you use Shetland wool? If you habe does it go curly or striaght?

[@alexandramattei2646]

Thank you so much for this video

[@DustyPolito]

Reading through the comments and I see Icelandic coming up which is great news for me as I have 4 Icelandic fleeces in my spinning room! Do you know if both the tog and thell (outer and inner coat) is used or just one? I process my own wool for spinning and would love to use what I have on hand for trial and error.

[@orig.swordfishmixer]

So helpful

[@danafennell6647]

Thank you so so much. It took me forever to find out that you need to use a different wool for wavy dreads. Would you mind making a video describing the technique for making textured and wavy dreads?

[@janetsnitzer7090]

Hey did u ever figure this out? I have questions but can't get an answer😢

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

I apologize for not responding sooner! I did not see any alerts for comments on my video. I do hope you got some answers since then, if you did not I will be posting some new how-to videos on just this topic in the next month!

[@amberstanley2073]

I have been researching like crazy and this has been the most helpful video so far! Now I’m just waiting for the how to for the bumpy curly locks! I’m a stay at home mom with 11 kids so spending a ton of money on a coarse to learn how isn’t an option and neither is trial and error lol I just want to make some as accents for myself and my daughter

[@keahbawesome]

This is the first video I have watched about making locs and i have no knowledge of working with fabric. My question is, what happens if you mix the different kinds of wool? Assuming you can do that. I'm imagining the rake type thing that I've seen in the past for mixing fibers. Have you experimented with mixing different wool, and if so what did you find out works and doesn't work?

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

@@keahbawesome I have not experimented with mixing wool fibers but I have a friend who does! They are trying to create wool combos that can be kinky (which tend to be coarser wool that shed a lot) with soft and smooth so woolies can be made for more sensitive skin! I have a lot on my plate, so this is not something I am interested in doing. It does require carding brushes/machines.

[@amye823]

I recently discovered your Etsy shop. your work is beautiful. would you make a custom set or a hair band for me? my natural color hair is gray...kind of lighter ashy silver and I sometime use a color depositing conditioner in rose gold. I would love some dreads in shades of gray and a mauve / pink/ lavender

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Hi! I do not currently have any Etsy shop 😏 you might be confusing me with DreadsbyHolly. I do have a fb business page with some of my work and you can contact me there! I'd love to make you a Dread-Tie!facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090641751968&mibextid=ZbWKwL

[@elisewest6524]

I'm growing my hair out and I really want to make my own locs .When will u be putting out a video on how to make locs?

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Hi! Yes, I will have more videos in the next month😊

[@angietaylor3420]

What are your thoughts on alpaca fiber for dreads?

[@marcelafacelli8095]

I'm interested to know your thoughts on using synthetic wool?

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

From my small amount of experience and from what I have heard from others, it's just really hard to felt synthetic wool. It's not really wool so it wont felt like 100% wool

[@baileypaige3881]

Definitely helpful. I realized that I did get the wrong wool (I wanted more of a natural texture) but I’ve been having issues with a “seam” … it almost looks like a green bean 😂 how can I fix that ?

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Ah yes, some wool, such as Merino will get a seam when you are wet felting...I have a couple suggestions, one will be in a video I will be making and posting soon! The other is you could get a felting needle and use that to blend the seams a bit.

[@dixipixi2212]

Thank you for your videos! Do you know if newly bought wool is supposed to smell? I bought Icelandic Wool and it looks pretty good, although it's a bit itchy, but the biggest problem is that I am not sure if it is safe to be worn every day because of the strong smell. I read that sometimes wool is treated with chemicals...

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

What does it smell like and where did you buy it?

[@dixipixi2212]

@@hollysdreadfulcolors187 It smells chemical...something like petroleum... I have a blanket that smelled the same when I bought it and it lost its smell after using it for a week or so. Both the blanket and this yarn came sealed in plastic bags, so maybe it could be from that... I am from Romania and I bought the yarn here, but I am not sure where it's from.

[@katjalewald7312]

How is the care for the lux ends?

[@AngeliaHunt]

Did you ever get around to making that video of attaching lux ends?? Curious to see how others do it versus how I do it! Thanks so much

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

I have not, but I will be posting a video on that very soon!

[@AlexisDrakos]

This is where my questions are as well I do play around and make my own dreads and I really wanna know more about the lux ends as well ! And also all ur info had helped sooooooo much I want more videos! ❤

[@dominiquesanchez5881]

Any tips for itchy Icelandic wool? I’ve heard of using white vinegar, conditioner, etc.

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Ah yes, Icelandic has an amazing texture but can Be rough/itchy! Sometimes this is the trade off that happens when we want kinky woolies. I never recommend products that cause build up or go directly on your woolies. However, tea tree and peppermint essential oils or shampoos can help soothe the scalp. When I made my first set of Lincoln woolies, they were extra itchy for 3 days. Then they got better..and I have loved Lincoln since. That being said, I had a customer with an extremely sensitive scalp order some Lincoln woolies from me and she could not get passed the itch 😔. I let her return her set and I sent her another one that was hypoallergenic. My point is, everyone is different. So if some basic remedies don't work and its still itchy after a week, that may not be the wool type for you. I hope you can get passed the itchy phase and enjoy your woolies!!!!

[@Mew2501]

I bought some "bluefaced Leicester" wool not realizing some curl and some don't. Any chance you know if it will curl? Lol I'm down either way, just Hella curious and it hasn't arrived

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

It'll have texture...just manipulate the wool like you see in my videos and it'll work out!

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Oh, sorry...Blue Faced Leicester aka BFL is a bumpy texture..it has super short waves which look more like bumps. That may not be the texture you want.

[@WindinMyHairAshka]

I’m in Australia and want to make dreads from Icelandic wool. Which is better - wool roving or wool tops?

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Roving is best! Icelandic roving wool has a beautiful texture!

[@WindinMyHairAshka]

@@hollysdreadfulcolors187 thank you! :)

[@jessicavanderburg3775]

What is the difference of the wool roving and wool tops please?

[@barbora9991]

Hey where is the best place to buy a wool please?

[@TheBlueeyedbrat]

To make the super kinky dreads would you use the curly wool and do the ball rubbing motion? Or do they just felt kinky?

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Some wool like Teesewater will dry crimpy...but will be more kinky with manipulations.

[@TheBlueeyedbrat]

@@hollysdreadfulcolors187 Is there a way to message you directly with a picture? I have been searching high and low on how to achieve a certain look and cant find answers anywhere:(

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090641751968&mibextid=ZbWKwL is my Facebook page. You can message me there!

[@kekaimaka]

What about Brazilian wool hair?

[@jetlacoste]

So how much would we need for a head of hair ? That’s where I am confused

[@jessicawatts444]

Where do you get your curly wool? I’m looking online and there’s so much.

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Do you mean the wool locs for the ends or textured wool with waves and bumps and kinks?

[@jessicawatts444]

Textured wool

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

@jessicawatts444 I shop on Etsy. BeesyBeeFibers, Hearthsidefibers, mohairandmore are good shops. Wool that has texture is Teesewater, Wensleydale, Masham, Lincoln, to name a few. Sometimes you gotta just buy some wool roving and see what kind of texture it creates! Hope this helps!

[@Canna.Submissive]

Will wool roving work????

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Wool roving is exactly what you need 😊

[@daynaaslesen9202]

Do you have more videos

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Hi! I will be putting up some new informational videos within the next month!

[@crispereira183]

A eu também quero ver mas vídeo .eu não sabia que dava pra fazer Dardes com lá❤🇧🇷

[@Crystal-lq5ud]

Where can I buy these wools?

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

I personally prefer to support Etsy shops! You can search roving wool or look up specific kinds of wool like teesewater, wensleydale, corriedale, Merino, Lincoln, etc

[@janetsnitzer7090]

Do you do classes? I want to learn so bad!!!

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

I do not currently offer classes, but I will be putting up more videos within the next month!

[@janetsnitzer7090]

OK I am looking fwd to learning.

[@janetsnitzer7090]

Can u tell me what soap I need to use to make dreads. Thank u

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Any soap works. I personally use olive oil soap...but as long as it makes suds it will work! If you find you are sensitive to certain soaps, stay away from those.

[@janetsnitzer7090]

I bought olive soap but scared to ruin the hair.

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

@@janetsnitzer7090 that shouldn't be an issue at all. Go for it!

[@pansygirltaylor9267]

@@hollysdreadfulcolors187why is soap needed and do you have to do anything special afterward besides rinse them?

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

@@pansygirltaylor9267 soap helps with the felting process. Get your water nice and soapy/sudsy.

[@jeniflowers618]

I can't find the rest of your videos

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

Unfortunately I only posted one with the intention of more but life got in the way! I am currently working on some new videos and will be posting some within the month!

[@riss237]

Please make more. I love you. soooo helpful.

[@brittanybedenbaugh4231]

Do you sell dreads?

[@DustyPolito]

Reading through the comments and I see Icelandic coming up which is great news for me as I have 4 Icelandic fleeces in my spinning room! Do you know if both the tog and thell (outer and inner coat) is used or just one? I process my own wool for spinning and would love to use what I have on hand for trial and error.

[@hollysdreadfulcolors187]

It is fantastic that you have Icelandic on hand. Honestly, I buy my wool already processed a bit so I can't say whether it's the outer or inner wool 🤔 what I do know is I believe it's the outer coat that has the "locs" of wool...I think that wool is carded into Batts to make roving wool..but don't quote me on that! It could be that all the wool can be used for roving. That being said, the texture of Icelandic is beautiful BUT if you over manipulate it the woolies get rough and can be itchy or bothersome for sensitive scalps. So don't over do it with this particular wool