Hairdresser Reacts To Dreadlock Removal Videos

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  • @Desaundrea
    @Desaundrea 8 місяців тому +4531

    As a black woman who has had her locs since 2019, I would just cut my hair all off and grow it back.The cosmetologist and certified natural hair specialist in me is screaming make a detangling mix! Water will shrink the hair back if you detangle with it alone. I have removed several of my clients locs in hours, not DAYS, HOURS with a mix that is mostly oil based. It is required to give slip to the hair and aid in detangling.

    • @jessicafrith673
      @jessicafrith673 8 місяців тому +88

      What's the mix you use, if you don't mind me asking?

    • @sheeniesheen
      @sheeniesheen 8 місяців тому +89

      Thanks for the information. I don’t have locks but after keeping my hair in a protective style for a little too long I also use oils to loose and detangle.

    • @--_-_-_-74..
      @--_-_-_-74.. 8 місяців тому +57

      The horse mane and tail detangler works awesome.

    • @LittleSeaUrchinVenom
      @LittleSeaUrchinVenom 8 місяців тому +69

      As a cosmetologist and certified natural hair specialist would you say that the hair texture of yt people can actually handle having it put in dreads? I feel like they’re more matts then anything.

    • @hanadoarte
      @hanadoarte 8 місяців тому +21

      I used to have locks from 2016 to 2018 100% my hair no extensions, I did it myself and when I took them off with a crochet needle and a comb without anything else, I thought would be harder due to my C4 curls and the humongous amount of hair I have but it was relatively easy and was indeed surprised, I've been wanting to lock them again but at the same time I don't know if I want to spend 3 days locking my hair 🤣🤣 usually breading takes around 8-10 hours

  • @forrestmonarch7577
    @forrestmonarch7577 8 місяців тому +1318

    My son had dreads for 8 years, they were down to his waist. He couldn't rest well at night anymore and would wake up with a knot in his neck. I told him to stop dreading the new growth, otherwise I'd have to almost shave his head. 3 months later we cut them off , he felt so much better he said he felt like he was floating. The dreads weighed 8.3 lbs. Great video Brad, love ya 💓

    • @krisbreeze6324
      @krisbreeze6324 8 місяців тому +110

      8 pounds that’s insane, must’ve felt soooo good

    • @AlexandraG_
      @AlexandraG_ 8 місяців тому +38

      Wow I'm sure he felt great getting rid of that weight!

    • @Desaundrea
      @Desaundrea 8 місяців тому +36

      Locs can be trimmed. Regular trims and maintenance would have relieved his pain…

    • @forrestmonarch7577
      @forrestmonarch7577 8 місяців тому +40

      ​​@@Desaundreathat's true, he started working as a large engine mechanic, it was too difficult to keep them clean even though he washed them regularly, also they were a safety hazard when working with engines with moving parts. The weight also caused him neck pain. Ty for your comment:))

    • @Desaundrea
      @Desaundrea 8 місяців тому +29

      @@forrestmonarch7577 no problem I understand that as I am on my third round of locs, making this set smaller. Engines and hanging hair definitely don’t mix.

  • @zanobiasingsinc.1533
    @zanobiasingsinc.1533 8 місяців тому +977

    As a African American female and licensed cosmetologist it’s better for ethnic hair with locs to use conditioner to detangle from experience and it helps with the breakage on the ends of the hair ❤❤❤❤ much love brad

    • @Forevergreenclover
      @Forevergreenclover 5 місяців тому +101

      I’m white with wavy hair, but once I got really sick for a long time. I couldn’t get out of bed and would often just let water run over me in the shower and lay back in bed with wet hair. I got a huge nasty dreadlock like tangle in the back of my head. All the way to the scalp. The only place willing to even try detangling it instead of shaving it off was a salon for African hair. Even they said it was iffy. A woman from Kenya and an African American woman worked on my hair for 6 hours and managed to actually get it completely out. They weren’t even gonna charge me the whole 6 hrs but obviously I insisted. I couldn’t go back to that salon cause my hair type isn’t their specialty, but I’ll never forget how they refused to give up even when everyone else did.

    • @HartsEdits
      @HartsEdits 5 місяців тому +21

      @@Forevergreencloverthat’s so sweet🫶🫶🫶

    • @Desaundrea
      @Desaundrea 5 місяців тому +2

      👍🏽 I said that up top 😂

    • @stephanietraylor5404
      @stephanietraylor5404 4 місяці тому +1

      @@Forevergreencloverif any one can do your hair it is the Africans they can grip scalp and anyone’s hair. They have some magic hands❤

    • @MeganSmithers
      @MeganSmithers 2 місяці тому +1

      as a white person with white person hair that always matted up like crazy as a kid until i discovered layers, i agree 😂 i would’ve had to shave my head if not for the conditioner my mom would slather all over my hair

  • @Threehuahuas
    @Threehuahuas 3 місяці тому +17

    I lost my mom to cancer & after that, I threw my waist long hair up into a bun where it stayed for almost 2 years. I would periodically work through the mats but didn’t really get anywhere. I went to the hair salon where I had 4 hair dressers working on my hair for over 4 hours. They were my saviors! ❤

  • @chelsieallen3580
    @chelsieallen3580 8 місяців тому +832

    From a loctician.- THANK YOU, BRAD! "The most meticulous thing you can possibly do in the realm of hair." Was the most validating comment I've heard in my 5 years of work. You made my whole year. 🥰

    • @chelsieallen3580
      @chelsieallen3580 8 місяців тому +11

      Conditioning or not conditioning depends on hair type.

    • @zannadunstrand6289
      @zannadunstrand6289 8 місяців тому +9

      That’s so cute! You guys deserve it - yall are real hair Magicians/artists ❤

    • @DreadfulThingsDesign
      @DreadfulThingsDesign 8 місяців тому +5

      Girl same! ❤

    • @Sept.ember.Society
      @Sept.ember.Society 7 місяців тому +5

      7:12 sooo beautiful! I understand the hiding behind your hair. I hope you feel confident

    • @savage.4.24
      @savage.4.24 3 місяці тому

      I didnt know this could be done!!!

  • @megsyworld
    @megsyworld 8 місяців тому +444

    my friend had dreadlocks for a few years and when the time came to get rid of them she just couldn’t do this. i think she unpicked two or three before she just said f it and cut them all off and shaved her head lol. fair play to the people who have the patience for this cos i know i would not!

    • @chicagosusieq8548
      @chicagosusieq8548 8 місяців тому +38

      I was thinking the same thing...shave it all & start fresh, lol! I admire the patience of those who choose to comb them out tho.

  • @Rizza38
    @Rizza38 8 місяців тому +1156

    As a black girl, my hair breaks easier when theres no form of moisture. What the last girl did was pretty smart, as always different race different hair, different do's and don't for certain things
    Edit: some of yall really trying to be smart. No two races have the same hair texture, not even those apart of the same race has the same texture. So yes for the major part race affects how your hair grows, the texture, and the practices you apply to taking care of it, whether it be tradition, culture, or something you learn from wherever else.

    • @Desaundrea
      @Desaundrea 8 місяців тому +25

      Actually all hair types would be easier if they used emollients in their removal. Using water makes it harder.

    • @blackqueen3526
      @blackqueen3526 8 місяців тому +55

      Using water and conditioner helps as a black girl. Not using water and conditioner is harder.

    • @genevievefuchs4574
      @genevievefuchs4574 8 місяців тому +6

      @@Desaundrea Ya I agree. I tried ditching conditioner and then found a dread loc in my hair over night. Brushed it out multiple times and it kept reforming over one day in the same spot. My hair isn't even curly. It's just wavy.

    • @RavenVargas27
      @RavenVargas27 8 місяців тому +6

      Mix a little extra virgin olive oil in conditioner I have dry hair it made a big difference my curls came back to life. You can also add some to shampoo too

    • @Desaundrea
      @Desaundrea 8 місяців тому +9

      @@RavenVargas27 I like the olive oil/ conditioner. But no shampoo until the torture is over 😂 Seriously don’t detangle locs with shampoo.

  • @crownclowncreations
    @crownclowncreations 8 місяців тому +927

    That first transformation was INSANE! I did not expect her hair to look like that afterwards! Kudos to anyone doing this. I would've just shaved my head and grow it out from scratch.
    Edit: sorry, I just had to comment on the last girl's hair. That is GORGEOUS!!
    I actually had a classmate in college do that. He was a drummer and had chest-length dreads. One day he just came to school and he had chopped it all off! Def looked a lot healthier. We were all in shock haha.

    • @TrinaGallo
      @TrinaGallo 8 місяців тому +3

      Amen!

    • @Widdekuu91
      @Widdekuu91 7 місяців тому +24

      We had a black girl in school (in 'hip' terms, I'd call her a main-character) that had weaves with braids (a lot of braids) and she'd regularly spend a lot of money putting new ones in.
      We asked her to show her natural hair, which she was a bit hesitant to do, but there's not that much "taboo" (youknow, judgement) on natural hair in my country, so that was not the issue.
      She was just a bit unsure, she hadn't done that in a long time, she was afraid it wouldn't look nice.
      One day, she wasn't in class. We sat down and were about to start the class. Then, there was a knock on the door. We said; 'Come in!' and the door swept open, but nobody was there.
      We all looked and stared at the door, which is when she dramatically put her head around the side and said; 'Hey whatsup?!' and she had her natural hair, with a golden clip and a golden statement necklace and a leather jacket.
      She looked like a goddess in modern times. We all screamed and even the teacher was speechless.
      I remember how she was striding to her chair like a rockstair, leaned back and said; 'Touch it!' and we touched her hair and screamed at how soft it was.
      The whole day, she was surrounded by a group of girls that wanted to look at the teachers reacting to her new hairdo and her outfit.
      And later, she started experimenting with her natural hair and started putting clips or glitter-application-thingies in there, I'm not sure, but it looked very cool.
      I don't remember all of my classmates and many were awful, but Wendy, was really cool.

    • @crownclowncreations
      @crownclowncreations 6 місяців тому +5

      @@Widdekuu91 That is such a lovely story! Ngl that put a huge smile on my face just reading that. Wendy sounds awesome!

    • @CarlosGonzalez-hu8kx
      @CarlosGonzalez-hu8kx 4 місяці тому

      2 years n that short

  • @Jorge_theheathen
    @Jorge_theheathen 8 місяців тому +849

    Depends on your hair tripe for kinky curly hair conditioner really does help since our hair is naturally more dry and removing it dry it more likely to break it than doing it wet. Plus the conditioner helps loosen up the hair and actually avoids breakage and that’s why it was easier for her to removing the hair

    • @madeliner1682
      @madeliner1682 8 місяців тому +34

      Straight hair is stronger dry, curly hair is stronger wet. Not 100% sure that's scientifically accurate but it sounds right lol
      At the very least, wet hair being more pliable helps the curly knots bend out of each other without breaking

    • @Angel-xu3ul
      @Angel-xu3ul 8 місяців тому +13

      @@madeliner1682 all hair is strongest when dry and weakest when wet

    • @sweets19911
      @sweets19911 8 місяців тому +17

      ​@@madeliner1682fully agreed. Dangling curly went wet is faster, earlier and wayyy less breakage if any

    • @madeliner1682
      @madeliner1682 8 місяців тому +23

      @@Angel-xu3ul every place a hair strand changes direction is a weak point and a place where the cuticle lifts and therefore is naturally more porous. This is why curly hair is by default more brittle than straight hair, and why it's a thousand times easier to avoid breakage when the hair bends first when force is applied as opposed to going straight to snapping off at a weak spot. Since curly hair is also very opinionated about where individual strands want to lay, water helps the knot clumps be more open to suggestion on a new arrangement instead of having to literally pull a single strand of hair out of the knot at a time only to end up with a hundred de-knotted hairs that all want to go in contradictory directions and therefore re-knot themselves every fifteen seconds anyway

    • @Desaundrea
      @Desaundrea 8 місяців тому +3

      @@madeliner1682 the last young lady did NOT use water. She used coconut oil with absorbs and continues to soften and loosen her curls. That is why is was easier. Also it looks like she used a latching method to maintain her hair, so removing them is easier for her.

  • @heidileigh7023
    @heidileigh7023 8 місяців тому +503

    I love Christina Randall!! Her locks removal was a journey for her and her fans, and she does sooo many different cute hairstyles now❤

    • @hannahremillard2471
      @hannahremillard2471 8 місяців тому +13

      I never knew she had locks! I just came across her channel this past year. I love her videos!

    • @icecream_andcookies
      @icecream_andcookies 8 місяців тому +15

      Christina is so wonderful 🥺

    • @AlexandraG_
      @AlexandraG_ 8 місяців тому +12

      Yessss I adore her! She looked beautiful with and with out locs

    • @kass_G59
      @kass_G59 8 місяців тому +16

      ⁠@@hannahremillard2471 She used to look COMPLETELY different.. Not just her hair but her whole face lol

    • @lesleybenefield1177
      @lesleybenefield1177 8 місяців тому +12

      Right i watched her transformation! Her friends from jail helped her. I love her, she is amazing!

  • @dominiquegeorge9099
    @dominiquegeorge9099 8 місяців тому +127

    I JUST finished combing out my locs yesterday morning. It took me about sixteen days. But I didn’t do it consistently each day. It. Was. Mind boggling how much hair came out. But my hair is so thick and healthy. No regrets!

  • @danielleaustin1733
    @danielleaustin1733 8 місяців тому +205

    Christina's hair now is so gorgeous and healthy, I love seeing it in her videos after her removal.

    • @chrissyscholl816
      @chrissyscholl816 7 місяців тому +1

      Right. And it's so blonde. She's such a beautiful woman!

    • @taylorcook7340
      @taylorcook7340 7 місяців тому +3

      Me too. I love her channel. Been around since her prison stories lol😂

    • @epictigers948
      @epictigers948 6 місяців тому

      @@taylorcook7340I literally love her prison stories!

  • @AnChristinee
    @AnChristinee 8 місяців тому +111

    The curls of the first girl are Sooo gorgeous! It suits her perfectly 😨😍

  • @DTrainsWife01
    @DTrainsWife01 3 місяці тому +20

    Mr. Brad Mondo, I am always impressed with how respectful you are with your commentary and descriptions. That’s everything! 👏🏽 Whoever raised you raised you right! Your character and spirit is a GIFT!

  • @thechrononautswife-dorothy
    @thechrononautswife-dorothy 8 місяців тому +244

    As a naturally curly girl, I envy everyone who can run their hands through their hair whenever they want. I can only do that when it’s wet, or {I almost never do this} after a couple hours of straightening, but only till it gets wet again ☹️

    • @FlyingRaven25
      @FlyingRaven25 8 місяців тому +19

      I just want to say your curls must be pretty, but I do find that people with extra long hair have the same issue. I go to run my fingers through my hair, and they get caught and tangled. If I brush too quickly my hair literally wraps around my brush… 😅

    • @RileyPryor-mc6tj
      @RileyPryor-mc6tj 7 місяців тому +7

      Literallyyyy can never run my fingers through my curly hair 😢

    • @SS_SUKUNA
      @SS_SUKUNA 3 місяці тому

      bro i have thick wavy hair and i go through your issues as well 😭🥲 ((gingers only have 90,000 strands on their head but its thicker)) 🥰

  • @takohamoolsen2486
    @takohamoolsen2486 7 місяців тому +42

    My niece who is a hairdresser, is a dreadlock detangler expert. She has the patience of a saint and loves Brad's videos.

  • @Khamy_khatt
    @Khamy_khatt 8 місяців тому +57

    FYI…Locs require a DETOX…because yes…like Brad mentioned, it’s like “dirt” “debris” so it’ll accumulate..which will require getting a monthly detox or every two months..it’s definitely preventable if you take proper care.

  • @brendasweeney4155
    @brendasweeney4155 8 місяців тому +771

    I had dreads for 5 years. It took me about two months to comb them out. My hair afterwards was past my butt. I chopped it to just below my shoulders. I miss them sometimes. But my neck and back do not lol

    • @BDXRDM
      @BDXRDM 8 місяців тому +7

      Did your neck and back hurt because of the dreads themselves, or was it the case as well with long untangled hair?

    • @dskjbkdjbzdkjdnkdJNKJf
      @dskjbkdjbzdkjdnkdJNKJf 8 місяців тому +26

      @@BDXRDM idk about dreads, but when my hair was that long i definitely had some neck issues cause of the weight, but its only really bad when you´re washing your hair. with the water in its so heavy it pulls my head back lmao

    • @chickadee317
      @chickadee317 8 місяців тому +9

      I had mine for 7yrs. Took me and another person 7-8 hrs a day for around 5days to comb them all out 😓

    • @eponack
      @eponack 8 місяців тому +14

      I couldn’t be bothered to comb mine out. I buzzed my head.
      My sleep improved.

    • @brendasweeney4155
      @brendasweeney4155 8 місяців тому +5

      @@Dragonfly_vbz no! Surprisingly they were super clean on the inside and no stink. I was TERRIFIED they were gonna be bad lol

  • @hayleymariemills
    @hayleymariemills 8 місяців тому +182

    OMG! I've watched Christina for years! She has several channels but i mainly watch her true crime channel! She had a very rough & tragic childhood, speant years in prison & completely turned her life around! As a former addict myself with 9 years clean, she is an inspiration & one of the most real, down to earth people on UA-cam! She's awesome!

    • @dollsNcats
      @dollsNcats 8 місяців тому +14

      I gasped when I saw her ! She’s amazing ! I been watching her since like 2018 or so 😭

    • @thechrononautswife-dorothy
      @thechrononautswife-dorothy 8 місяців тому +4

      I was shocked for a while when she and her friends took them out!! I watched the whole process back then! It was a change to get used to, but I Love Her So Much!! I love how healthy her hair looks now!
      I still want to know where TH is Summer Wells?

    • @trishah2145
      @trishah2145 8 місяців тому +2

      Yesss Christina 🎉 love her.

    • @hayleymariemills
      @hayleymariemills 8 місяців тому +2

      @@thechrononautswife-dorothy me too. This has always been my theory on SW. I think when they got back home, Summer was asleep in the back (like in the milk jug video) so they decided to leave her there until she woke up. But Candace was high & by the time she thought about it, it was too late. Maybe she had been dosed to sleep like what's being said so her body didn't react to wake her up in the hot car. I know it's a different theory than all the ones out there but I feel like it's possible bc it's a simple explanation. What do you think?

    • @Linzinstitches
      @Linzinstitches 7 місяців тому

      I thought she was one a see prison videos from. Made my giggle every time Brand said "locked up" while not knowing her story

  • @jamalieh
    @jamalieh 8 місяців тому +70

    I will say that adding water and conditioner is more recommended for black and textured hair. Even finer 3b types will benefit from the slip of the conditioner. the issue of elasticity from water causing snapping may still be a consideration for chemically treated black hair but typically, coarser hair and the tighter curl patterns will break more from going in dry and pulling without any slip to loosen the curls from being joined together so tightly.

  • @celestialfox9282
    @celestialfox9282 8 місяців тому +124

    I had locks for 7ish years. I had around 80 in my hair. It took me forever and a day to take them out. My husband helped me. I miss them so much, but I don’t regret taking them out.
    Edit: this video was super satisfying. They all looked so beautiful with and without the locks.

  • @Sharie_mabari
    @Sharie_mabari 8 місяців тому +51

    If you've got dry hair (like me), getting out knots with conditioner really is so much easier. There's specific conditioners that have great "slip", they are absolutely *necessary* for washdays for me. My hair gets tangled if I so much as look at it. Without a good detangling conditioner I'm gonna be detangling for 30 minutes or longer... no thank you! Conditioners with Marshmallow Root Extract are the best.

  • @annie1561
    @annie1561 8 місяців тому +12

    That last girl's hair was GORGEOUS! I loved the color and style - her whole thing was perfection.

  • @rianlynn3854
    @rianlynn3854 8 місяців тому +10

    5:12 honestly taking your hair our of a high pony, or a bun, or a french braid. Anything that really keeps your hair in one place for hours, is heavenly. I cannot imagine the pain locks cause in that regard.

  • @sarah_______
    @sarah_______ 8 місяців тому +44

    The amount of PATIENCE this would take omg my heart goes out to yall

  • @MatildaTheBuilda
    @MatildaTheBuilda 8 місяців тому +317

    Congrats to these people for having the patience to remove their locks and they look amazing! I would not have the patience but props to them!! ❤

    • @tleigh4583
      @tleigh4583 8 місяців тому +7

      Literally I would just shave my head hahaha

    • @theawesomecatmom8315
      @theawesomecatmom8315 8 місяців тому

      ​@@tleigh4583same 😂

    • @DreadfulThingsDesign
      @DreadfulThingsDesign 8 місяців тому +1

      The patience is actually growing them so brushing them out is nothing ❤

    • @69kat69
      @69kat69 7 місяців тому

      @@DreadfulThingsDesigngirl

  • @stephanieherring5218
    @stephanieherring5218 5 місяців тому +12

    So I just finished combing out my dreads yesterday. They were a MESS before. But I got it done, and it really IS a weight lifted. Literally & figuratively. I feel so much better, and more confident in the way I look now! Love your videos, Brad!!! You’re such a dollface!!
    Edit to add: I had mine for 4.5 years & the girl who VOWED to help with my maintenance, screwed me BIGTIME. (Hairdresser friend whom I’ve known for almost 30 years) It was a DISGUSTING mess! But between my mother & myself, we got it all out & I feel awesome!

  • @RizaElizabethHawkeye
    @RizaElizabethHawkeye 8 місяців тому +20

    Christina said the hardest part was the emotions afterwards when her little son (who couldn't remember her without dreads) and her husband commented about how strange she looked but she's looks gorgeous with and without them

  • @hannah26rox
    @hannah26rox 8 місяців тому +259

    Getting a much needed serotonin boost by Brad’s “hi beautiful”

  • @RiyaMyrai
    @RiyaMyrai 8 місяців тому +97

    Hi Brad, you are the hair specialist but when it comes to really course hair(African American hair) it’s best we take our locks out with conditioner and water or some kinda of solution to add slip to the hair. But I love your videos!!! You are awesome

  • @dinalou8827
    @dinalou8827 8 місяців тому +30

    I love the way Brad looks and sounds genuinely amazed and happy for these ladies’ transformations. Good on ya Brad!!

  • @realmissrosenoir
    @realmissrosenoir 8 місяців тому +55

    I can't imagine having dreads, my scalp is already very sensitive. Her transformation is stunning! She should rock the curly hair more often. 💖

  • @Anna_Stetik
    @Anna_Stetik 8 місяців тому +50

    I've been in bed, sick, all weekend. Haven't changed pajamas, haven't washed my hair...
    Brad: "Hey beautiful. You look stunning."
    Me: 🤤

  • @Staceysprobablycrying
    @Staceysprobablycrying 8 місяців тому +32

    Brad serving toasted coconut Ken 👁️👄👁️

  • @elizegood7722
    @elizegood7722 7 місяців тому +30

    I honestly love how you’re more informed about locs than the people that actually have locs! e.g. calling them “locs” instead of calling them “deads!”
    I only just found your channel but, coming from a black girl with *locs;* I appreciate you! ❤

    • @pooperscooper3487
      @pooperscooper3487 6 місяців тому

      hes a professional

    • @thatlilbeach5430
      @thatlilbeach5430 2 місяці тому

      Locs are just short for dreadlocks he probably just calling them locs because it’s a shorter version or because he knows some of y’all love to complain

    • @elizegood7722
      @elizegood7722 2 місяці тому

      @@thatlilbeach5430 Really? You don’t say? So I don’t know the name of what I have in my head? Why you so much, you’re so fkn smart 🥱🙄

  • @emmyweee
    @emmyweee 8 місяців тому +23

    one of my fave react series, the dedication and persistence in the art of locs is admirable

  • @DonnaGreen-pu4po
    @DonnaGreen-pu4po 8 місяців тому +21

    All of them look so pretty. I’m glad they took the time that is needed to remove dreads in order to keep as much of their hair as possible. Many don’t have that kind of patience. They will go ahead and cut it short. But to each it’s own!

  • @BackpackChickun
    @BackpackChickun 8 місяців тому +18

    OMG YES!! So satisfying! I had dreads down to my belly button. I tried to keep as much of my hair as possible but because I have very fine hair, what I was left with was very damaged. It took over a month. I was gutted. So, off to the salon I went, tail between my legs, and came out of it with a pixie cut. It was the most liberating experience.

  • @rachelelizabeth00
    @rachelelizabeth00 8 місяців тому +20

    My dad spent every day for days removing my sister's dreads meticulously (her hair, not extensions) and he did amazing. Her hair was still intact and looked great.

  • @VivaLaRose
    @VivaLaRose 7 місяців тому +7

    These transformations are all so wild! Big changes for sure. I've been growing my locks for roughly 15+yrs and have no intention of removing em but this video is very satisfying to watch.

  • @shaesmith3006
    @shaesmith3006 8 місяців тому +167

    The second girl , who had the locks for five years .. should have done hair baths more often. letting those locs soak in a “bath” of apple cider vinegar + baking soda + warm water, let sit for 30 mins or so it cleans the locks . It helps remove all that dirt and stuff from the hair

    • @brooklyndecember
      @brooklyndecember 8 місяців тому +22

      Her hair was so umkempt!

    • @codename495
      @codename495 8 місяців тому +40

      Mixing vinegar and baking soda neutralizes both and negates any real effect . Dissolve the sodium bicarbonate and a bit of soap in hot water, throughly saturate and agitate the locs, let the soak to soften and emulsify all the oil, dirt and nonsense stuck in the mats, then rinse very very throughly, then throughly saturate the hair with the acidic solution to neutralize the soap and bicarbonate and rinse very thoroughly again. Chemistry is chemistry, and cleaning something with bubbly water won’t work nearly so well as an alkaline cleaner followed by an acidic rinse.

    • @lindagore3307
      @lindagore3307 8 місяців тому +25

      I believe she was in prison and couldn't get proper treatment for her hair.

    • @Lizzy624.
      @Lizzy624. 8 місяців тому +7

      ​@lindagore3307 Yes, she was in prison

    • @shyansynott9983
      @shyansynott9983 8 місяців тому +13

      If im correct she got them when was in jail and they didn’t have baths so she wasn’t able to wash them as well.

  • @zakiyaholman2360
    @zakiyaholman2360 8 місяців тому +394

    Thank you Brad for referring to them as “locs” and not “dreads.”❤

    • @KaiKailuv
      @KaiKailuv 8 місяців тому +20

      What’s wrong with calling them dreads?

    • @tiredrabbit6776
      @tiredrabbit6776 8 місяців тому +55

      @@KaiKailuv nothing when they’re on white ppl/ppl with the wrong hair type

    • @kaylaladedra
      @kaylaladedra 8 місяців тому +44

      @@KaiKailuvi’ve heard it refers to “dreadful” which can be offensive

    • @heatherschnell493
      @heatherschnell493 8 місяців тому +33

      All hair types lock.

    • @xtina6569
      @xtina6569 8 місяців тому +52

      But that's what they're called. Can't say anything these days

  • @autumnmabis6998
    @autumnmabis6998 7 місяців тому +5

    That first girl was like a whole new person when she was done! Beautiful transformation!

  • @invariablybefuddled4415
    @invariablybefuddled4415 3 місяці тому +2

    OK, the first woman made me tear up. You can tell she had been through some stuff and it literally and metaphorically just came off.
    The last girl, OMG, the difference was huge! I like her with dreads. But the end was SOOOO amazing

  • @Pyt.Quitaa
    @Pyt.Quitaa 8 місяців тому +41

    I’ve always loved when people undo their locs 😍😍😍

  • @MoTown3001
    @MoTown3001 8 місяців тому +6

    I had locs for almost 4 years and combed out about half the length. My hair was also the healthiest it's ever been and the first comb on the scalp.... It was the best feeling EVER.

  • @renettabarnes9410
    @renettabarnes9410 8 місяців тому +8

    Brad with women of color we must use water and conditioner to take down locs bc there will be more damage if we try and comb them out while dry.

  • @patina_amanita
    @patina_amanita 8 місяців тому +6

    Watching this as I literally brush my last loc out. I’m in tears and so excited to brush and style my hair❤❤❤

  • @lisacolledge7624
    @lisacolledge7624 8 місяців тому +29

    The last lady is particularly gorgeous! She looks soooo soul level happy. 😊

  • @tomadumas2939
    @tomadumas2939 8 місяців тому +45

    Mold inside the locs is actually very common, it happens when the core of the locs does not dry repeatedly and yes, mold does grow in them especially if they are not super thin.

  • @XOKaylaCrosby
    @XOKaylaCrosby 8 місяців тому +16

    Christina had them locks for so long. I remember watching her take them out and I was emotional about it. She used to be my favorite UA-camr to watch. She had such a good wash routine on those and she took so much pride in them. However she’s still beautiful and thriving!

  • @Squidderrs
    @Squidderrs 8 місяців тому +15

    Hey Brad! There are loc cleaning videos! Quite satisfying. You should rate those!

  • @BackpackChickun
    @BackpackChickun 8 місяців тому +13

    Oh yea, washing dreads is a whole thing. First, I wet my dreads, used a residue free shampoo on my scalp, rinsed thoroughly squeezing my dreads like a sponge. I then rinsed with apple cider vinegar. It's been like 13 years since I had dreads, so I'm sure there's better products out now but the cider vinegar was crucial to remove any buildup inside the dreads.
    The most important thing is drying your dreads!! As soon as possible! It takes ages for dreads to dry and they need to dry inside. I sat out in the sun and used a hair dryer.

  • @jeanninelockridge5235
    @jeanninelockridge5235 8 місяців тому +10

    I loved the 2 locks in the front. They all looked great.

  • @marissalynngolden471
    @marissalynngolden471 7 місяців тому +6

    I had one big dreadlock and not by choice but because I had bad depression and I just couldn't keep up with it but it took only 48 hours which is really good and I cried because I could finally scratch my scalp and wear my hair down and also putting just a bunch of conditioner in it helps a lot and after I got them out I learned how to care for my curly hair and I've never gone back

  • @pipermarau
    @pipermarau 8 місяців тому +1

    christina is soo awesome, been watching her for yeears and when she chose to comb out her dreds is was such a journey.

  • @crystalvincent7960
    @crystalvincent7960 8 місяців тому +49

    I've combed out my locs before. I used a spray bottle of water, conditioner and a metal dog comb. It took me 1 full day thank goodness.

  • @Luna-bx6sr
    @Luna-bx6sr 8 місяців тому +6

    Omg I love Christina!! She’s one of my fav true crime UA-camrs, never thought she would end up on your channel!

  • @Mapage1625
    @Mapage1625 8 місяців тому +5

    Hey Brad I watched one of your past videos again and you said that even if you have straight hair you could have curly hair and you just don't know it, so currently I'm doing the towel method where I scrunch up my hair and I would love to have curly hair. I think it's so beautiful and hopefully it works! Thanks! Love you Brad!

  • @livingwithavery
    @livingwithavery 8 місяців тому +3

    They all looked so beautiful and gorgeous once they took their locks out. They looked pretty with them and after without them, their also looked so healthy after and luscious. This video I loved, and I love to react to them while watching you react to them as well, so if I ever were to do my hair like anything in the videos you post I know how or atleast have some ideas and tips. I love watching you’re videos, and watching you react to the videos of people cutting, dying, etc, to their hair. Sending love and happiness. ❤

  • @maddyyeet9669
    @maddyyeet9669 8 місяців тому +54

    Hihi brad! Honestly so thankful u just uploaded today's been rough and your vids always help cheer me up 🫶 hope your having a good day

    • @calihhan4706
      @calihhan4706 8 місяців тому +6

      Here's a hug, girl ❤

    • @Terri-zn9sr
      @Terri-zn9sr 8 місяців тому +5

      I feel your pain girl. Just remember that things get better. 🫂

    • @amandaverbeke42
      @amandaverbeke42 8 місяців тому +4

      Massive massive hugs to you maddyyeet9669. It's been a hell of a week for me too. Here's to hoping it gets better. 💖

    • @hottubtimemachine1200
      @hottubtimemachine1200 8 місяців тому +5

      The “Hello Beautiful” makes me feel better every time I hear it. Big hug from Illinois.

  • @AnnaLeighFW
    @AnnaLeighFW 8 місяців тому +5

    Oooh, a loooong video from Brad! 😃 I love watching people remove their locks. ❤

  • @kathygreene9380
    @kathygreene9380 5 місяців тому +1

    Wow! I have to applaud all 3 ladies. The patience they had to do this. I would have cut partially an then released my locks. I couldn't stand all that time doing my hair. They turned out beautiful in the end! Have to say your looking great Brad! Loving the 5 o'clock shadow on you!

  • @brooklyndecember
    @brooklyndecember 8 місяців тому +68

    The last girl was *ONLY ONE* who kept her lics and scalp *CLEAN!* Also the only who didnt refer to her removed locs as "an animal."

    • @Adam-tx1tr
      @Adam-tx1tr 6 місяців тому +23

      The fact that her locks were all uniform, layed down flat, and were also able to be removed very easily shows which hair type locs are actually meant for.

    • @heyhey8684
      @heyhey8684 5 місяців тому +2

      @@Adam-tx1trTHIS!!!!

    • @tacowolf9623
      @tacowolf9623 4 місяці тому +1

      ⁠@@Adam-tx1trso black people are just born knowing how to remove locs? Bffr race has nothing to do with this its just wether the person is informed or not

    • @aamateur-artist
      @aamateur-artist 4 місяці тому +3

      ⁠@@tacowolf9623They’re saying bc of her hair type the locs weren’t every which way lol chill 💀

  • @hopew6979
    @hopew6979 8 місяців тому +35

    Wow...the 2nd woman with possible mold in her locs! Yikes! That can happen if you're not cleaning your locs properly and most importantly, not letting them dry completely. Locs take forever to dry and you gotta make sure they're dry inside (use a hair dryer or sit under a dryer) the locs not just feeling dry on the outside. Leaving them damp inside for too long will encourage mold growth and other nasties.

    • @nowirehangers2815
      @nowirehangers2815 7 місяців тому +3

      It’s because they are dirty
      Dreds are dirty

    • @Artephobic
      @Artephobic 4 місяці тому

      @@nowirehangers2815 nope, the last girl was clean and kept, white people with straight hair cant wash locs properly or they will undo

  • @kismitj
    @kismitj 8 місяців тому +177

    hair texture matters, thats why we say locs are not for certain folks. and thats why some folks get mold. its a protective style for the right texture.
    for everyone else its grinch finger city.

    • @redlocculturetalk370
      @redlocculturetalk370 8 місяців тому +16

      exactly 😂

    • @chickadee317
      @chickadee317 8 місяців тому +3

      The loose ends aka grinch fingers are a choice 😄 I started out with loose ends but by the time I combed them out they were rounded.

    • @brooklyndecember
      @brooklyndecember 8 місяців тому +9

      *NO!* That girl wasn't properly caring for her hair! She wasn't doing the maintenance. Every so often you have to have a "hair bath" with locs to detox and calrify.

    • @brooklyndecember
      @brooklyndecember 8 місяців тому +16

      The last girl was the only one who clearly kept her scalp and locs *CLEANA* And the only one who didn't describe the removed hair as "an animal"

    • @codename495
      @codename495 8 місяців тому +14

      Locs are the natural state of all hair fibers that are not prevented from matting together. Literally anything with hair will get mats if the hair isn’t prevented from matting. Locs are guided matting. Hair texture may be relevant for the matting process, but absolutely irrelevant for anything regarding cleanliness or protective styles. If you lox your hair and don’t keep it clean, moisturized and above all dry, you will have buildup, fungus and problems.

  • @ilovecairo
    @ilovecairo 3 місяці тому +1

    Ohhh ma gwad its my girl Christina Randal! Ughh I love her! Im glad you covered her video 💞

  • @unfilthy
    @unfilthy 6 місяців тому +3

    I had waist length hair when I got my locs, and when I removed/untangled them a couple years later I was left with shoulder length hair, from the breakage, so to get rid of the uneven and split ends, I ended up going short for the first time in over a decade, and it was a lot of fun. Don't regret having the locs, don't regret removing them. Hair can be fun if you're willing to play with it. Worst case, you shave it off and start over.

  • @MacGrump
    @MacGrump 8 місяців тому +17

    I started watching Brad to cheer myself up this morning, I kept watching more and more. *checks watch* Yup, it’s now nearly 8.30 at night and he’s uploaded a new one. I haven’t moved from my bed or watched anything else. I have a problem. It’s a great problem to have, but a problem nonetheless 😅 Happy Mondo Sunday 🎉

    • @missbelle13222
      @missbelle13222 8 місяців тому

      Oh to do nothing but watch videos morning to night….. don’t have a baby it will never happen again lol 😜

  • @Vikki089
    @Vikki089 8 місяців тому +13

    Christina Randal is an amazing woman! ❤️✨
    Been following her for 2 years now 🙋🏼‍♀️ 🌟 She's a crime history teller and she's one of the best one 🙌🏼 ❤️ Next to Mr Ballen of course 🥰 Love you Brad 💋 Sending all my love and support from Norway 🇳🇴

    • @missbelle13222
      @missbelle13222 8 місяців тому

      I’ve watched that mr ballen guy a couple of times but felt like his videos are made for kids, am I wrong?

    • @chanelcosby380
      @chanelcosby380 8 місяців тому

      ​@@missbelle13222definitely not for kids lol

    • @Vikki089
      @Vikki089 8 місяців тому

      @@missbelle13222 then you should hear some more 🙋🏼‍♀️ my kid is not allowed watching him 😂 try his last video 🙌🏼 much love ❤️❤️

  • @Nothingnobody101
    @Nothingnobody101 8 місяців тому +23

    It really depends on your hair texture and pattern if you have type 3b and up wet/condition first it’s so much easier to detangle wet curls/coils

  • @MeowMeow-sy2mi
    @MeowMeow-sy2mi 8 місяців тому +8

    I loved seeing their curls all being so healthy after!

  • @motheranddaughter6855
    @motheranddaughter6855 8 місяців тому +9

    I love Christina, I watch her youtube channel all the time.

    • @hells_shells
      @hells_shells 8 місяців тому +2

      Same!

    • @hells_shells
      @hells_shells 8 місяців тому +2

      The videos she's done about her prison time were so good and so emotional. She's such a lovely genuine person 💕

  • @YagmurTanrverdi
    @YagmurTanrverdi 8 місяців тому +26

    Hi Brad, been watching you for like 3 years, just wanna say i appreciate your content and you never fail to put a smile on my face.ILY ❤

  • @justicegonzalez6997
    @justicegonzalez6997 8 місяців тому +4

    I need more of these type of videos the transformations are crazy awesome

  • @gabrielbruce1977
    @gabrielbruce1977 8 місяців тому +9

    Ex-girl reporting in- braiding your hair in a zillion little braids is like. An entire love language from the aughties between girlfriends. I would 100% be down to help someone remove their locs

  • @calihhan4706
    @calihhan4706 8 місяців тому +6

    Brad giving Patrick Swayze in a romantic movie at the beach vibes

  • @naetiontv
    @naetiontv 8 місяців тому +6

    MAN! I helped someone take down locs before and I wanted to cry for them. It took like 30-45 minutes to take down one single loc!!!🥺😭 She finally got it down but it took us almost a week to finish because I was not about to do that all day. So I would come over to her house occasionally and we would just watch a show and go through it. She would do one and I would do one.

    • @chickadee317
      @chickadee317 8 місяців тому

      You're a real one 😄❤

  • @muddymom
    @muddymom 8 місяців тому +2

    All three ladies were beautiful, but the last lady's hair was stunning! Absolutely gorgeous.

  • @Star-jb5gj
    @Star-jb5gj 7 місяців тому +1

    I love that there are kind hearted patient people willing to take down theirs or anyone else's locks. I guess its the same thing when I braid for 99 hours! I admit I had a client who grew locks and combed them out twice! Twice! I made sure my hands were always busy while this was happening! The thought of detangling so long makes me want to run screaming into the night!

  • @raemarie4412
    @raemarie4412 8 місяців тому +4

    I love you, Brad! Your energy is beautiful!

  • @wheeliemom3079
    @wheeliemom3079 8 місяців тому +5

    I love these videos even though it makes me sad. I used to manage a Super Cuts, but I can't do hair anymore because I broke my back and it is impossible to cut hair from a wheelchair. I started cutting hair when I was 10 and got my license at 22 and did hair for 20+ years. Gosh I miss doing hair so much. I was a specialist in creative perms and wow I miss it.

  • @karlaofferel4062
    @karlaofferel4062 8 місяців тому +2

    Hi @Brad Mondo, I enjoy all of ur videos. I had locks on for 5 years as well, 80 strands to be exact, and it took me 2 weeks to take it down. I saturated each strand with coconut conditioner and it made the process easier it did not hurt my scalp at all

  • @flagerdevil
    @flagerdevil 8 місяців тому +7

    Brad, detangeling those aren't actually that bad. You can easily do it while watching a movie or talking to friends or what not. And in that case it's actually just kind of nice having something to do with your hands! 😁 It might look strenuous but it's just like combing your hair a million times.

  • @andreag370
    @andreag370 8 місяців тому +4

    Been watching Christina for awhile now; it was a hair journey for sure!

  • @commitmentissues92
    @commitmentissues92 8 місяців тому +3

    Me to me... never get locks!! I don't think I could be so patient and have the same hair style for years! Props to those who can do this!!

  • @Love_clouds999
    @Love_clouds999 8 місяців тому +1

    Loved this video Brad ! All of your videos are great. So much fun and your a blast. ❤ All the girls looked great ! Thanks for Christina’s adventure with her hair .. remember it well. 😅

  • @erinstenback475
    @erinstenback475 8 місяців тому +1

    Ahhhhh so happy that you watch casually Christina ! She is one of my favourite creators. !!!!

  • @LivvyAlexW
    @LivvyAlexW 8 місяців тому +19

    Love Christina!! She’s hilarious and does amazing true crime videos! Also, she has a whole series about her experience in prison and her childhood

    • @onlytaylorr_
      @onlytaylorr_ 6 місяців тому

      I was wondering why she looked so familiar

  • @Kritacul
    @Kritacul 8 місяців тому +6

    Brad looks good with natural shaggy hair. Sometimes less product is better.

  • @PixieBrunerPoet
    @PixieBrunerPoet 8 місяців тому +1

    I had one dread for 8.5 years and it started as a hair wrap on my naturally curl hair. I cut the wrap extension off and gradually spent an hour unlocking the hair. It was the longest my hair ever saw. To deal with the damage, I did a big chop and no more locs ever. My hair naturally locs up but I do CG and avoid brushes. Dentangler and leave in conditioners are saving my hair, especially after Thyroiditis thinning. Brad, we need Curly/coily X Mondo! We do not want to smell like coconut anymore please!!!!❤

  • @LaurenFleck
    @LaurenFleck 8 місяців тому

    Oh my Godissss this brings back so many DREADful memories lols 🤣 no I joke but for real this took me around 4 weeks to get these out, I don’t regret my decision at all even 3 years later nearly, my natural hairs so long now!! Thank you @BradMondo for your energy and reaction, also the sad music had me cracking up…. like woe is me 🥲 was so jokes to watch, thanks babeee! 😆🙏🏼 and to the other gals too, great work on your removals all of you we’re rocking your new looks, looking beautiful SiSTARS 👏🏼😍

  • @ci8516
    @ci8516 8 місяців тому +8

    Idk what it is but Brad is looking like a whole SNACK lately

    • @RachelSings21
      @RachelSings21 8 місяців тому

      Agreed…he’s a total snack 👍🏻

  • @squeakybgaming
    @squeakybgaming 8 місяців тому +5

    The mold is from just regular life stuff. You shower to wash your scalp, the dreads get wet, and they're too dense to dry on their own, so they get mildew. I had a friend who bought one of those hot-air caps specifically to use after washing her scalp, and she was able to keep the mold mostly at bay, but it was never truly gone. This was white hair, though, and that's where my experience ends.

  • @MegaSlimgoody1
    @MegaSlimgoody1 8 місяців тому +2

    I'm loc'd forever. I love this style on ethnic hair textures.

  • @malpqueen2.057
    @malpqueen2.057 6 місяців тому

    My absolute favorite one was the very last one. Her curls are absolutely beautiful. ❤

  • @mrs.blennerhassit92
    @mrs.blennerhassit92 8 місяців тому +6

    IDK if this is weird, but Brad has the most gorgeous neck/chest... ! More open neck sweaters please!

  • @katiematch5323
    @katiematch5323 8 місяців тому +13

    You must feel like a brand new person after finally being able to run your fingers through scalp!

  • @justmia_x_
    @justmia_x_ 8 місяців тому

    I just love how he speaks to us on the beginning of the video all the time 😭❤️

  • @alldayseveryday3138
    @alldayseveryday3138 8 місяців тому +2

    Love them all! Beautiful transformations!