How To Start Dreadlocks With A Towel

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  • @rickyr4457
    @rickyr4457 5 років тому +468

    This dude is a great editor😂😂

    • @itsrell758
      @itsrell758 5 років тому +41

      Exactly the guys hair look different from the thumbnail 😂. He ain't slick

    • @chicagotoxicity8167
      @chicagotoxicity8167 5 років тому +2

      RICKY sparta on meeeeeeee

  • @irasheppard8
    @irasheppard8 5 років тому +315

    You can also use a sock if you really strugglin

  • @xavierp7783
    @xavierp7783 5 років тому +1095

    Is that j Cole from 2011😂

  • @darealmiikael4977
    @darealmiikael4977 5 років тому +164

    Starting him off right ✊🏾🔥 He's so lucky to start off with someone who has so much knowledge on starting dreads 💯

    • @uplayulay
      @uplayulay 5 років тому +10

      All this jit do is crotchet everybody head tf 😂

    • @trevoryoung7184
      @trevoryoung7184 3 роки тому +1

      So you’re not supposed to wash your hair after the locks form? I’m confused. How do you clean it then?

    • @foureq7813
      @foureq7813 3 роки тому +7

      @@trevoryoung7184 u can wash it but not very often about once or twice a month so like do it every 2 weeks

  • @retroaesthetic7808
    @retroaesthetic7808 5 років тому +270

    An actual good idea
    Take 1-3 fans and help them get dreads

  • @jayeighalt
    @jayeighalt 5 років тому +196

    Thx I really appreciate all the tutorials on how to get dreads

  • @veedimiro863
    @veedimiro863 2 роки тому +3

    I love this Africans in portugal do dreads this way!! ❤️👏🏾👏🏾

  • @edrah08
    @edrah08 Рік тому +2

    Ayyyy shout out KC. I'm about to start my journey

  • @ActDaVerse
    @ActDaVerse 5 років тому +30

    Lol this brings flashbacks 😂

  • @Mr-.Facts.
    @Mr-.Facts. 4 роки тому +27

    Amazing mate, didn't know you can start dreadlocks with a towel lol. Thanks for putting it in creative Commons ( :

  • @simonkelly4257
    @simonkelly4257 5 років тому +42

    Love you vids man they are so great I love how much you honor god god bless man

  • @naegarner
    @naegarner Рік тому +4

    Oh wow how fascinating is THAT thanks a mil 👍🏾 I love it ❤️

  • @qwaserd2285
    @qwaserd2285 5 років тому +44

    I heard using the towel method then the sponge directly afterwards makes it more defined faster. It works good for combed out hair too

  • @WOOISOLO
    @WOOISOLO 5 років тому +24

    This video inspired me to start my dreads again. I started with a microfiber towel and already see the separation and can't wait to see how they come out.

    • @drippy_jsh3996
      @drippy_jsh3996 5 років тому

      W.O.O.I SOLO look at mine on my channel that might hello u

    • @dheze2313
      @dheze2313 5 років тому +1

      W.O.O.I SOLO how do u wash bro? I’m week in and it’s already budding

    • @Chopliferoc
      @Chopliferoc 2 роки тому

      I’m having a problem w the towel leaving all kinds of fuzzies in my hair it’s done it w all towels how do I stop this

    • @Mr.Unknown2099
      @Mr.Unknown2099 Рік тому +1

      @@Chopliferoc use a microfiber towel

    • @w00daperky67
      @w00daperky67 Рік тому +1

      @@dheze2313don’t wash yo hair for like 8 months ngl

  • @DHKKOBE
    @DHKKOBE 5 років тому +106

    Was i the only one that thought that he was his brother

  • @00_itachi25
    @00_itachi25 4 роки тому +7

    man was smooth with the "free 99"

  • @fayepeterarthurs3846
    @fayepeterarthurs3846 2 роки тому +2

    Wow man only been using an old towel and it looks proper natty already 👊🏿🙏🏾

  • @Life_With_Dre
    @Life_With_Dre 5 років тому +20

    u encouraged me to start dreads

  • @leelocd907
    @leelocd907 5 років тому +148

    Are you gonna keep us updated tho?

  • @e_vs.thewrld9248
    @e_vs.thewrld9248 5 років тому +13

    It also works with a. soft brush + hair jel

  • @-afmtrio-9780
    @-afmtrio-9780 4 роки тому +10

    Keep up great work I just started freeform dreads and they look weird but they will grow

  • @sydsosaucy6622
    @sydsosaucy6622 5 років тому +17

    I started with a sponge, moved onto towel and now i have locs that hang halfway across my forhead, i stopped using the towel and just using my fingers to occasionally twist the loose roots because my dreads are locking from the tips down to root, i dont wanna use products or anything, what should i do to prevent loose roots

  • @Gamma252
    @Gamma252 2 роки тому +4

    I started my 3yrs old son hair this way but use cold water on the rag tho it really works

  • @bigkid2511
    @bigkid2511 5 років тому +7

    just a tip and no offense but it will work better if you use sponge first then towel and I know this is probably made for people who dont have a sponge but great video Gunther

  • @witchy8475
    @witchy8475 5 років тому +7

    It works pretty good with straight hair too

  • @prolllyyygg
    @prolllyyygg 6 місяців тому +7

    diddy ? 😂

  • @beefpattygamez5339
    @beefpattygamez5339 5 років тому +16

    Hey Gunther can you make a video about comb twisting with gel?? It’d be clutch🙏🏽🙏🏽 God Bless

  • @Hefner_
    @Hefner_ 5 років тому +35

    I got my dreads on accident I was rocking the two strand for way too long and they locked so from there I just kept gettin them retwisted

    • @Hefner_
      @Hefner_ 4 роки тому

      The Non-Believer yeah this girl I used to mess with re did them everytime they got little messy so it would look fresh again

    • @acecarterbeats1896
      @acecarterbeats1896 4 роки тому

      Same bruh haha

    • @Hoodie_Blk
      @Hoodie_Blk 3 роки тому

      Same lmao, they looked so good after the first day and then fucked them up

  • @F3verDream420
    @F3verDream420 5 років тому +5

    Love your vids bro💪🏾

  • @SeanNyc24
    @SeanNyc24 2 роки тому +1

    Im invested in his loc journey. Wheres his hair at today? 😂

  • @eloipherlouifils
    @eloipherlouifils 4 роки тому +12

    The best method is to use a regular brush or even ya fingers in a klaw shape and that’s because towel and sponge strips moisture these item literally soak up water now when using brush or finger the brush is faster day 1 result but your fingers over time like waving will give u better results as your hair grows longer or u can start off using a brush and when u hair gets longer switch to using ur finger key note use this method with wet wet hair or showering especially with longer hair so u can shape in the direction u want ya hair to flow and grow

  • @zeynedeenbowler6402
    @zeynedeenbowler6402 2 роки тому +5

    Really slept on this till I tried it 😩😩✋🏼 results are definitely better if your hair ranges from 2c to 3c

  • @shahsheikh6213
    @shahsheikh6213 3 роки тому +3

    i have a 2b hair type and it still works. great tutorial tho bro

  • @GloCameUp
    @GloCameUp 5 років тому +7

    This is actually better for when your locs get to long for the sponge

  • @Afroninja12
    @Afroninja12 5 років тому +28

    guys word of advice from someone who tried the coil method, towel method, and sponge method: if you want dreads, USE THE SPONGE METHOD IT WORKS THE FASTEST AND LOOKS THE BEST

    • @yamixena
      @yamixena 5 років тому

      It’s exactly what I use

    • @TheRealTaolf
      @TheRealTaolf 5 років тому

      I use towel and sponge

    • @mrpcanfly7141
      @mrpcanfly7141 5 років тому +12

      Really depends on your hair type. For people with looser straighter hair towel works better.

    • @dheze2313
      @dheze2313 5 років тому

      How tf do you wash? I’ve been doing it for a week and haven’t been washing and my hair is getting dandruff and itchy af??

    • @Lbrezzyy
      @Lbrezzyy 4 роки тому +5

      DH Essay its growing

  • @Tweakin
    @Tweakin 2 роки тому +4

    I literally did the same thing I just had my dreads for two weeks and wash them out this morning ggs

  • @joseluisgonzalezfont2392
    @joseluisgonzalezfont2392 3 роки тому +6

    What do I do if my hair is longer than 5 inches

  • @Bafana777
    @Bafana777 2 роки тому +4

    Also a tennis Racket works, I've been using it for 3 years now and it's really payin off.

  • @mutukumiriam5015
    @mutukumiriam5015 2 роки тому

    Wow amazing my first time here 💘💘💘

  • @Stardust_Lei978
    @Stardust_Lei978 Рік тому +1

    does this method work for someone whos grown their hair out a good bit before starting locks? I grew my fro out quite a bit before deciding to start my lock journey, roughly 3 to 4 inches

    • @Goyarxrd
      @Goyarxrd 8 місяців тому

      No just get coils

  • @kyndrahgoshay3999
    @kyndrahgoshay3999 5 років тому +2

    Thanks of for showing me because I'm starting mines soon 🤩🙊

  • @OjihJoy
    @OjihJoy Рік тому

    I love dis what did you apply on the hair before the towel

  • @AvionBoyd-e5u
    @AvionBoyd-e5u Рік тому

    😂😂im in love with my friend sister and she love black guys with dreads

  • @rowdyz6030
    @rowdyz6030 3 роки тому +4

    He got the default face

  • @Gina-tz5nz
    @Gina-tz5nz Рік тому

    My dad use to do this in the 70s,not a new method!

  • @litfor2040
    @litfor2040 5 років тому +2

    how do i get my loose hair into my dreads? im thinking of gettinh them twisted by a pro to hide my loose hair but i dont like my scalp showing. and how do i retwist them properly, by twists become undone and my loose hait just comes back

    • @litfor2040
      @litfor2040 5 років тому

      Diamond Bones I started them with sponge then crochet hook and I used to use Cantu twist and lock gel but don’t you get build up from Cantu?

    • @litfor2040
      @litfor2040 5 років тому

      DanielzTheGod ok thanks I’ll try the Jamaican gel

    • @drippy_jsh3996
      @drippy_jsh3996 5 років тому

      Lit for 20 look at my dread vid and sub of it helps

  • @R3CLILNA
    @R3CLILNA 2 роки тому +1

    Can I do this by myself?? and also i’m 1a can i still towel rub

  • @froulouxio
    @froulouxio 2 роки тому +1

    when starting my locs with a fro should i pick my hair out or curl it and then towel? cuz i'm mixed and my hairs curly (3c) so i feel like if i towel rub while my hair is curly instead of picking it out my hair will loc better

  • @freeddawg2882
    @freeddawg2882 3 роки тому +2

    That dude literally looks like J Cole before his beard and dreads 💀

  • @vilisamuell3161
    @vilisamuell3161 5 років тому +3

    great tutorial 👌

  • @FreeWeezys
    @FreeWeezys 3 роки тому +2

    That's how tall my hair is right now I wonder should I start or wait another month

  • @skertex7103
    @skertex7103 5 років тому

    Would have needed this video 2 days ago

    • @drippy_jsh3996
      @drippy_jsh3996 5 років тому

      BOSTON _ look at my dread vid and sub of it helps

  • @viscosity7893
    @viscosity7893 4 роки тому +5

    So if I want true freeform dreds should I just not do any of this?

    • @baldheadahh1560
      @baldheadahh1560 4 роки тому

      Well are you semi freeforming or actually freeforming

    • @viscosity7893
      @viscosity7893 4 роки тому

      orlander robinson well I started with a sponge but I only did it for a week so I guess it’s freeform

    • @baldheadahh1560
      @baldheadahh1560 4 роки тому +1

      @@viscosity7893 well that's called semi freeforming

    • @viscosity7893
      @viscosity7893 4 роки тому

      orlander robinson to be honest I don’t think the term semi freeform exists
      Sure you start out with a shape, but freeforming is the state of not manipulating your hair so how are you freeforming half way? Just a thought.

    • @baldheadahh1560
      @baldheadahh1560 4 роки тому +3

      @@viscosity7893 alright here's the thing semi freeforming is when you use a sponge a brush a towel or whatever and apply product to your hair for your hair to lock now actually freeforming is when you don't do nothing to your hair you don't use a brush a towel or a sponge and no product and you let your hair do it's thing for it to lock

  • @pennyguillory5366
    @pennyguillory5366 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey can it work on longer hair

  • @TadiwanasheMatare
    @TadiwanasheMatare 8 місяців тому +1

    How much times a week do i do this

  • @davidclase6396
    @davidclase6396 5 років тому +11

    Hey Gunther. I was wondering. Im a white dude with the waviest hair type you can get I don’t remember the technical term. But I was wondering if Bantu knots was a good idea to get curls. I want tight curls and I’ve had my hair permed before. Also I was wondering if you knew if getting a perm and then Bantu knotting my hair would make my hair tight curls? Also other people Im open to suggestions to get tighter curls. Anything is appreciated.😁

    • @drippy_jsh3996
      @drippy_jsh3996 5 років тому

      Lxrd_Raven yes

    • @Kanyama381
      @Kanyama381 5 років тому +1

      It might work to change the way it looks, but ultimately your hair can't change textures

    • @drippy_jsh3996
      @drippy_jsh3996 5 років тому

      Lxrd_Raven check out my dread vid and sub of u like it

  • @ibnhibban8677
    @ibnhibban8677 4 роки тому +14

    8:42 that the only reason im here :)

  • @angelb.6319
    @angelb.6319 6 місяців тому

    Gunther, do you Wet the Towel, or Leave It Dry?

  • @WheatneySepagjulie-qw5tf
    @WheatneySepagjulie-qw5tf 4 місяці тому

    Can u use wax, and is that a dry towel?

  • @r3dakid200
    @r3dakid200 3 роки тому +1

    When I use a towel it don’t turn out like this or am I suppose to do it for a long time

  • @xebecmonsterking2775
    @xebecmonsterking2775 Місяць тому

    is this good for Type 4c hair?

  • @gdgdgdgd5676
    @gdgdgdgd5676 5 років тому +7

    I’m gonna do this on my friends hair

  • @jesusguijosa4169
    @jesusguijosa4169 5 років тому +21

    You should've used a microfiber towel to not get the white stuff your welcome

    • @Ohvoke
      @Ohvoke 5 років тому +1

      that is microfiber lmao

  • @danward8807
    @danward8807 5 років тому +3

    What if your mixed and your hair ain’t the same texture what can I do my hair is more thinner

  • @traviswyatt4356
    @traviswyatt4356 5 років тому +2

    How do you wash dreds thats locked

    • @Ty2xTv
      @Ty2xTv 5 років тому +1

      Travis Wyatt uhhh you just wash it lol

    • @hommeboy
      @hommeboy 5 років тому +1

      There already locked so just wash it

  • @kayabalugo
    @kayabalugo 5 років тому +2

    Is the towel supposed to be wet ?

  • @Ixj.X
    @Ixj.X 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much 🙏🏿 now i can start dreadlocks with a towel not buying a sponge

  • @hailepatijaudenes8008
    @hailepatijaudenes8008 4 роки тому +1

    Yo in your Page,the white guy with locks kill me🤦🏾‍♂️😂😂😪

  • @phenom9368
    @phenom9368 5 років тому +1

    how often should I do the towel rub method????? and will my hair fall while doing it?????

  • @iamwindex777
    @iamwindex777 4 роки тому +5

    Can we just use a sponge brush instead of a towel? Will there be a difference? Is it better or worst?

  • @LOLskull_LOLskidd
    @LOLskull_LOLskidd 2 роки тому +2

    Bro im doing itt rn

  • @pApI-bx3oh
    @pApI-bx3oh 5 років тому +2

    How do u wash yo hair wit out messin ur twists or wut ever

    • @tre7712
      @tre7712 5 років тому +2

      they will unravel regardless until your hair is trained to stay twisted. It took a while for my hair to lock, but I used the sponge and towel method

    • @pApI-bx3oh
      @pApI-bx3oh 5 років тому

      @@tre7712 thanks

    • @dheze2313
      @dheze2313 5 років тому

      Daquan Nicholson bro I’ve been sponging for a week and getting a lot of dandruff, but cant wash my hair, I don’t want my dreads to get mould in them what should I do?

    • @Weezydepp
      @Weezydepp 3 роки тому

      @@dheze2313 did u figure out how often u should wash your hair

  • @BORJA26-zc1li
    @BORJA26-zc1li 3 місяці тому

    Which kind of oil use?

  • @Savedbytherebellion_music
    @Savedbytherebellion_music 3 роки тому

    Love to this man

  • @vivicav1218
    @vivicav1218 5 років тому +1

    Gunther plsssss bring your dreadsssss back😫😫😫

  • @oplife2810
    @oplife2810 3 роки тому

    Ima try this

  • @prossypross4048
    @prossypross4048 Рік тому +2

    Wow, thank you so much, I have tried right now. It has come out nicely 👍👍👍

  • @tooturnttaj1326
    @tooturnttaj1326 5 років тому +1

    What if you have 6 in of 4c hair ? Can you start with the towel rub method

  • @mattcarter420
    @mattcarter420 3 роки тому +1

    Does the dread sponge work with white straight hair?

    • @caderenear
      @caderenear 3 роки тому

      Kinda, you have to go very hard and cant have very long hair, you have to have about an inch of hair

  • @lilnasir8298
    @lilnasir8298 5 років тому +1

    5:13 Gunther you should come to KC again that's where i live

  • @proathletelife1026
    @proathletelife1026 5 років тому +2

    Do you have to do anything when you go to sleep or naa

  • @Malik_Hoff
    @Malik_Hoff 2 роки тому

    is hand rub a thing

  • @munadiamajiet5281
    @munadiamajiet5281 Рік тому

    Someone please tell me the name of the music used in 3:30

  • @emekachidubem9653
    @emekachidubem9653 3 роки тому

    Can I add hair oil or lubricants to my hair when starting locks or should I go dry and can I add gel, my hair is about 3 inches too, please reply🥺

  • @uproarking8182
    @uproarking8182 5 років тому +1

    Wow thx i knew u could use a towel but i didnt know how to PROPERLY use it to get dreads. But can u wash ur hair while u do this or do u have to not wash ur hair while ur getting dreads using this method

    • @zenk0i
      @zenk0i 5 років тому

      Don't wash your hair because Gunther said he waited 2 months for him to wash. Realistically you want 3 weeks or more

    • @Mike-md5gy
      @Mike-md5gy 5 років тому

      Don’t wash your hair for a month if u have African hair and use locking gel

  • @papagodfreygodfriedhamauka7886
    @papagodfreygodfriedhamauka7886 5 років тому +1

    Bro is it a wet or dry towel and can I possibly finish it in one day?

  • @phyllisdale128
    @phyllisdale128 5 років тому +5

    I've been using a sponge for a year now I have use the tower before tho

  • @ryandaley41
    @ryandaley41 3 роки тому +1

    Can you move from normal dread to free from

  • @jimlanely6699
    @jimlanely6699 5 років тому +2

    I miss ur dreadsssss since u dont hve em rate makeoutginia he blowinggg up🔥🥀

  • @gerrenhill4040
    @gerrenhill4040 5 років тому +8

    Did he say free 99?🤣

  • @xxpnd
    @xxpnd 5 років тому +6

    my scalp is showing in the back, what should I do

    • @brixkkdior856
      @brixkkdior856 5 років тому +2

      Mine showed at first too, just wait some new growth will cover it

    • @xxpnd
      @xxpnd 5 років тому

      brazy.b. little alright ty

    • @Ocosmos777
      @Ocosmos777 5 років тому +2

      Niqqa bald

    • @drippy_jsh3996
      @drippy_jsh3996 5 років тому

      Niqqa look at my dread vid and sub of it helps

  • @jah99753
    @jah99753 5 років тому +2

    You needed that double line up

  • @decembersrager
    @decembersrager 5 років тому +3

    This dude look so different without facial hair

  • @chefstevenmurry158
    @chefstevenmurry158 4 роки тому

    Was the towel wet cuz imma start it now real tawk. I at 6 inches but looks 3 to 4 inches after it start to curl.

  • @treeofawareness.
    @treeofawareness. 5 років тому +2

    I actually got my dreads from towel rub. My dreads are pretty skinny and it's pretty cool looking cuz I got curly hair. I have 3b hair

  • @Black0823
    @Black0823 5 років тому +24

    It would've been easier with a sponge😭

  • @agbajetoheeb5586
    @agbajetoheeb5586 3 роки тому +1

    Wow ❤️❤️

  • @isoo_godd1364
    @isoo_godd1364 4 роки тому +1

    I have african hair and have hair that goes down to my mouth when I pull it and I've done freeform with towel and sponge for two days and I already got dreads

  • @AK--jx4jy
    @AK--jx4jy 3 роки тому

    It actually works great for doing this UA-cam video love your UA-cam videos

  • @hansryan842
    @hansryan842 4 роки тому

    Thanks bro 🤙