Leave a comment! I'm super curious to hear about your first maintenance experience... Or if you have chosen not to have regular maintenance, I'm curious to hear how your dreads are progressing.
I actually have a question for you😁. I'm about to start my dread journey. I've got everything to start but before I do I've been spending a week learning everything I can so I know what to expect, what to do, etc. And honesty- this is the first time in doing something to my hair without rushing into it balls to the wall flat out runnin style. I'm taking my time. Ok. So I'm watching all your videos in order. My question for you is wouldn't it help to do like a maintenance on the dreads like daily or weekly using a crochet hook- or should I be doing like this with new dreads and waiting for them to lock themseleves up (after the initial rip&twist and crochet session- I mean in the following weeks and months specifically) and also palm rolling? Most of the other videos it seems like that's the path they're taking at this point in the journey. Is there a reason you aren't doing that (or are you and I just haven't got to that point in the video- and if so- oops- sorry to bother you 😁.) Thank you for your help. Trust me- just your videos alone are a tremendous help 😁😝
Hey! Thanks for the question. I appreciate that you're taking your time and doing your research. I hope you love your dreads as much as I do. Something you probably have already figured out is everyone has opinions what you should and should not do. You get to decide what you want to do for you. I've chosen to get regular maintenance, I've seen my loctician three times in the past year and my bf has helped crochet twice. I like the look of a bit of loose hair but it's starts to bother me when it gets too much. I chose not to do regular maintenance (daily/weekly) in the beginning because I heard it will actually delay your dreads from forming. Or rather slow down the locking process. Every head is different. My hair is super straight and, it feels like, it doesn't want to dread naturally. So I balance getting maintenance when I feel like my hair needs help getting back into the mother dread. If I were more patient it will eventually lock on its own. I've seen that to be true with my ends. They are slowing developing into little dreads on their own. One thing to consider when you start out is you want your hair to move and lock without impediment so if you start your dreads super tight it will he harder to lock. Also it you add alot of decor that keeps your hair from moving, it will slow your progress. I personally like that I waited for maintenance in the beginning but everyone is different. I hope this helps. Good luck!
@@SarahThornburg I'm 4 weeks in. I'm African American and I'm natural all my life. Gurl my hair soft curly texture and I'm experiencing the same thing i was thinking just cause Im African American with curly soft hair i was thinking it will be easy guess what I'm wrong lol not giving up tho
Thanks for sharing your journey. I just got partials a few weeks ago. I have really fine, straight hair. I wash them 1x a week - was told to only wash my scalp (gently), then when I rinse, it cleans the rest of them. However, daily I care for them. In the morning I put my non dreaded hair up in a clip. I then take my fingers and work each dread at the scalp --- separating them from any hair that doesn't belong. As sometimes loose hair gets mixed within at the scalp. I then take each dread and palm roll them. I do this 2 - 3x a day... I'm obsessed with the palm rolling and care of them... LOL Also, I bought satin pillow cases and use a lint free towel after washing them. I blowdry them on and off throughout the day and let them dry fully by not putting them in a pony tail etc. I just let them hang. I wash in the morning, to assure their dry by bedtime. To prevent mold and mis-shaping...
You HAVE TO PALM ROLL THEM EVERYDAY! You CAN NOT just leave them alone girl. Thats why it looks a hot mess lol Dreads take alot of maintenance then people realize. Ive had mine for 2 weeks and mine look pretty good so far since ive been maintaiing them daily. I kept my ends loose as well just until i add in my extensions. Good luck on your journey!
When I do straight hair locs I like to tease each sub section of the hair down to the ends then crochet each into a loc. It’s much more manageable that way and looks uniform from day one
I just got my dreadlocks yesterday using twist and rip method 😊 super happy with them, and not sure I'll do any maintenance using anything other than palm rolling them so I'll keep you posted if I can!
That was great seeing a week by week look from the start. I am at 5 weeks and my hair is a very type and colour to yours. My locks stayed in better than your and I only have one loop atm. I am due for maintenance at 3 months. My hair is half the thickness of yours and I wld love to have more volume…. Ty for this video.
i maintain my own dreads, mostly by palm rolling them a few times a week, and going through and crocheting all loops 1nce a month, i only have 18 dreads right now im slowly adding more every few months
@@EssieOokami I guess not "maintenance" per say but I roll mine every other day or so to keep the sections from combining and letting stray hairs fly loose
Trevor Cratty how old are yours? Not to be preachy but too much palm rolling can cause thinning roots and hair loss. That sounds like a lot of palm rolling! If it’s working for you keep doing it but def wouldn’t work for everyone lol. For most people, no maintenance is the best way to keep thick and healthy locs
Knot cringing at all❤️ I’m 12 plus yrs in and have never had any maintaince :) W that being said,that does knot mean it does knot get cleaned. … “Judge knot” 1❤️
OMG I'm 2 months in and your vidoes have been great. I have very thin straight hair and to see my journey is similar to yours has been a god send. Thank you for sharing
I've had mine for 5 weeks. Had first maintenance a week ago.. they were quite messy so was glad to get it done.... I thought having dreads was going to be care free but it seems it's anything but. I don't think I can wait for the 3 month tidy up.. I'll probably do it again in 4 weeks. I have crochet hooks but it's hard tidying up the frizz.... im still pleased I started this journey though.
I got my first maintenance after 4 weeks and again at 8 weeks... I couldn't stand all the fluffiness... I try and crochet the lower half of my dreads to keep it tidy.. and I use gel and roll too..
I'm in my 6th month now & just had my first maintenance visit but I Palm roll mine everyday just to keep them looking good & I have very straight hair. What helps me is only washing once a week so they aren't so frizzy. Show us your progress now we'd love to see them now!
Congrats on your lock journey! Hope it continues to go well for you! Just passed my 7th year anniversary with locks and I'm just as happy with being a dreaddie as I was the first year and I plan to keep them for the rest of my days. 👍😊
I’m so glad you posted this video because my hair is insane and i’m 6 weeks in and I have to wait until November 2nd for my first maintenance. I can’t wait
Mine are 3 weeks old and the fly aways and fuzz are crazy but they still look so good. I'm thinking my maintenance won't take as long because they still look very individual and I had alot of baby hairs before..unfortunately! My loc lady said give it a month and see how it's going. Your videos are great for me as we have the same length/straight hair and I opted for loose ends too Thanks for the great videos! Definitely helping me
I had mine done a month and a half ago at shop specific to dreadlocks. I have had maintenance twice since. They recommended getting maintenance done once a month for the first 6 months. I feel like 3 months is a way to long for maintenance on new dreadlocks.
Oh wow. That's interesting. I haven't heard of that recommendation but it seems like everyone does it a little different. I belong to a few Facebook groups and the general consensus is no maintenance so it's interesting to hear your experience. My hair was so loose I couldn't stand it. I wonder if your so made the recommendation based hair type or is that just their standard?
Sarah Thornburg That is just their standards. My hair is close to the same texture as yours. I believe maintenance is less time consuming if you your doing it in a shorter time frame, as well makes it easier for your dreads to mature in the beginning stage.
Technically you don't have to maintain your hair at all and it should still dread. This is a business giving you advice. I'm not saying it's wrong just be mindful that it's your money theyre mostly after :)
Wil Hughes technically you’re correct. However that also depends on the person getting dreadlocks, if they want to go that route or maintain neat dreadlocks in the beginning stages I can tell you after each maintenance I have done my locks have gotten tighter and produce less loose hair each time. Maintenance just speeds up the process.
They are getting lovely and chunky. I started mine with super short hair. Just below the earlobe bob so it didn't develop quite so bonkers as long hair does. I did them by myself DIY. I crocheted them differently to her technique though. Tighter back combing and less twisting. I used a squeezing technique between thumb and fore finger then crocheted that area so it makes a tighter look. Everyone starts their locks their own way and there is nothing wrong with how yours were started. It's just time, time and more time waiting for them to shrink and create loops. 😜☺️ Though, now you've past the 3 month stage and had maintenence they are looking really really good! 😍😍 Hope you are pleased with them. Mine are knocking 3 and a half months. I do root rubbing every month to help the new hair at the scalp create knots. Keep um going! They are looking super!
Hey I love how your going about your loc journey I just got mine 4 days ago. Do u still have your locs?? If so mabe make a update video. I'd like to see how their coming along. ✌🏼💚
That's so exciting! Yes, I still have them after three years. I just posted a new video on my channel. Check it out and if you like it please subscribe. ua-cam.com/video/vxgchwVcKag/v-deo.html
Stop interlocking your gonna hurt your dreads in the long rum. trust me I’ve learned from it. My hairs thick and strong it still hurt some of my dreads. Go freeform, let nature take course. Make some scented sea salt spray, spray how ever much your type needs and towel rub everyday twice a day for 5-10 minutes each time. Dont over use sea salt spray you can dry you dreads out and your hair will snap. Keep the journey going namaste
It’s sooo cute that most of these folks are just starting out…..I miss those daze,but was a bit insecure fo sure! I’m on my 3rd journey and 12-13 yrs in……….w a lil separation here n there.if I did as much “maintaining”as ppl are talking about,My hair would b falling out and I would b broke😂👍🏾I can’t let it totally go cuz they are long n some thick n sometimes they’ll bother my neck n back. Like junior gong says “ I grow my hair, my hair does not grow me” 1❤️ namaste
I love the look of dreadhawks! I have entertained the idea of it myself but I really want all my hair to be dreaded. Good luck to you! I wish you speedy tightening. 😁
So glad I found a recemt video so I can follow yoir journey I started mine last week im doing them alone so i habe 26 done so far I will have around 80 to 100 when I'm done im guessing. I have suoer thick hair and it curls when it gwts long so it seems ideal
Oh wow! You're ambitious to do them yourself. I considered doing that, too or rather asking my bf to help me, but found Layla the next day. Good luck to you!
Me too i did mine by myself watching UA-cam vids. Ive had mine for 3 months and they are starting to lock and get tight on the bottom but my roots are really lose and keep attaching to each other. I have 56 meduim small dreads with sides and back taper faded
Thank you for your video, I have straight hair and I just started my dreadlock journey today! When can I wash my hair or scalp? After 1month or 3 month? Any tips on my starter loc journey for the first 3 months?
Pretty cool! I was going to suggest getting a clip since you like wearing it half up! I’ve been researching dreads for years now too and have made some temporary ones but I’ve always wanted help from a professional! I’m trying to stay patient & have reached out but haven’t heard anything back. Anyway, yours are looking really nice and mature in this video! :)
No, no palm rolling for me. Or at least not a lot. Maybe Palm rolled 2-3 times in the first year. I like the loops because it was a sign my hair was locking. It looked terrible but..... All good now. I just posted a 4 year update.
Thanks! I love them too. I can't believe it's been 3 years. I just got around to posting my one-year update. Check it out here ua-cam.com/video/vxgchwVcKag/v-deo.html
Im here for more updates! We have the same hair.. i really would love to see more in the future. Im too nervous to post my own videos lol. I just started drawing my own hair at home, it's going to be a slow process..
I have footage but haven't had a chance to put the video together yet. I will do my best to post an update soon. My hair is looking way better after my first and second maintenance. I wore it out of the house without a hair tie or headband recently. That was super exciting! Thanks!
If it's cold where you're at take advantage of beanies / tams and you will see your hairs interacting more. They process will accelerate and all you gotta do is make sure you separate them when they bond into Congos 👌
It’s all good - I’m trying to take it as a lesson learned. That’s why I’m searching online for maintenance videos ❤️❤️❤️ I’m determined to teach myself!!!
Something to help you out on the next videos: if someone is talking and theres background music at the same time (like at 1:55) i recomend to lower the volume of the music a little because its kinda dificult to hear what shes saying because her voice is in a batte with the music. Other than that loved your video. One of the best dreadlocks journey videos ive seen :)
Sarah, my hair type is just like yours and my dreads are nice and uniform and well divided from day one. You've been very unlucky to go to a bad technician. It's just a very bad job.
@@SarahThornburg your dreads are looking amazing now Sarah, as time goes by your hair matured and got there in the end. What I meant is that you could have them almost as good as now from the beginning. I did half of my hair by myself but, it was taking so long I decided to finish them by someone else. It's one year now for my dreads and they are super tidy and well seperated like yours now. It's just that I could enjoy them very tidy and knead from the beginning, now they look like I've had them for years, but in reality only one year. I do get maintenance every 2 months as I'm a nurse and tidy is a must for me. Thank you for your reply Sarah. Your hair is gorgeous now. 💚
my loops got crazy around the 2-month mark and that's when I used a crochet to pull in the big loops I did this by myself I don't like tight roots but the rest of the dread is pretty solid and tight after the crochet :) :) :)
@@SarahThornburg I've got nobody close to keep up on maintenance and it's so damn expensive when I gotta go.. Also I really just want to run a brush through my hair.. Lol... I started mine while traveling and I really do love them... I know they will be hard to part with.. I might keep a few peekaboos.. Just time for a change I suppose
That's fair. I can understand wanting to run a brush through your hair. My favorite is massaging my scalp in the shower. It's so so nice. I'd love to hear how it goes. Good luck! ❤️
i made my own dreads and it locked up better than yours to be honest.. maybe because i have larger sections and i have asian hair which is coarser in texture.. i learned that it is better to use smaller size crochet hook if you wanna create tighter locks.. i used size 9 when i crochet it, and its kinda loose.. at first month i got a maintenance from a professional loctician and they used 1, and it locked up really tight that i have to squish it with my finger tips to loosen a little bit.. i think we should crochet it just right to achieve better results and for the dreads to mature easily. looking at your dreads though after your maintenance, im seeing better hope.
Sarah Thornburg it Is only 2 months now.. dont be jealous.. we have different hair types but once matured, they all look almost the same, it only varies in size and color.. in fact, thin hairs mature faster.
I suspect that you wanted natural dreadlocks and that they develop on their own ?! if that is the case, palm rolling can help your loose hair wrap around the corresponding dread. with shampoo that dries out your hair (eg men's shower gel), you can also support the felting process (really washing out is important !!!) Please, no matter what you do, NEVER use wax or similar products. for people with straight hair, as well as you and me, that is totally counterproductive !!! I also make dreadlocks for other people, or arrange them again, extend the dreadlocks on request. With artificial products as well as real hair. I'm sorry for my bad english. :( Greetings from Germany
Yes! All very good tactics. I haven't heard anything good about wax so I don't plan on using it. It's so good to hear from other experienced people in the dreadlock industry. Thank you.
babe look up dread loc central. who ever is doing your hair has no clue what they r doing. contact dread lock central they have loc artists that will help you.
Leave a comment! I'm super curious to hear about your first maintenance experience... Or if you have chosen not to have regular maintenance, I'm curious to hear how your dreads are progressing.
I actually have a question for you😁. I'm about to start my dread journey. I've got everything to start but before I do I've been spending a week learning everything I can so I know what to expect, what to do, etc. And honesty- this is the first time in doing something to my hair without rushing into it balls to the wall flat out runnin style. I'm taking my time. Ok. So I'm watching all your videos in order. My question for you is wouldn't it help to do like a maintenance on the dreads like daily or weekly using a crochet hook- or should I be doing like this with new dreads and waiting for them to lock themseleves up (after the initial rip&twist and crochet session- I mean in the following weeks and months specifically) and also palm rolling? Most of the other videos it seems like that's the path they're taking at this point in the journey. Is there a reason you aren't doing that (or are you and I just haven't got to that point in the video- and if so- oops- sorry to bother you 😁.) Thank you for your help. Trust me- just your videos alone are a tremendous help 😁😝
Hey! Thanks for the question. I appreciate that you're taking your time and doing your research. I hope you love your dreads as much as I do. Something you probably have already figured out is everyone has opinions what you should and should not do. You get to decide what you want to do for you. I've chosen to get regular maintenance, I've seen my loctician three times in the past year and my bf has helped crochet twice. I like the look of a bit of loose hair but it's starts to bother me when it gets too much. I chose not to do regular maintenance (daily/weekly) in the beginning because I heard it will actually delay your dreads from forming. Or rather slow down the locking process. Every head is different. My hair is super straight and, it feels like, it doesn't want to dread naturally. So I balance getting maintenance when I feel like my hair needs help getting back into the mother dread. If I were more patient it will eventually lock on its own. I've seen that to be true with my ends. They are slowing developing into little dreads on their own. One thing to consider when you start out is you want your hair to move and lock without impediment so if you start your dreads super tight it will he harder to lock. Also it you add alot of decor that keeps your hair from moving, it will slow your progress. I personally like that I waited for maintenance in the beginning but everyone is different. I hope this helps. Good luck!
@@SarahThornburg thank you for your help. That info actually does help a lot. 😁
@@SarahThornburg I'm 4 weeks in. I'm African American and I'm natural all my life. Gurl my hair soft curly texture and I'm experiencing the same thing i was thinking just cause Im African American with curly soft hair i was thinking it will be easy guess what I'm wrong lol not giving up tho
Crocheted mine in by myself it was hard at first
Thanks for sharing your journey.
I just got partials a few weeks ago. I have really fine, straight hair.
I wash them 1x a week - was told to only wash my scalp (gently), then when I rinse, it cleans the rest of them.
However, daily I care for them. In the morning I put my non dreaded hair up in a clip. I then take my fingers and work each dread at the scalp --- separating them from any hair that doesn't belong. As sometimes loose hair gets mixed within at the scalp.
I then take each dread and palm roll them.
I do this 2 - 3x a day...
I'm obsessed with the palm rolling and care of them... LOL
Also, I bought satin pillow cases and use a lint free towel after washing them. I blowdry them on and off throughout the day and let them dry fully by not putting them in a pony tail etc. I just let them hang. I wash in the morning, to assure their dry by bedtime. To prevent mold and mis-shaping...
Did u not palm roll them at all during this time?
that is exactly what i thought as well
You HAVE TO PALM ROLL THEM EVERYDAY! You CAN NOT just leave them alone girl. Thats why it looks a hot mess lol Dreads take alot of maintenance then people realize. Ive had mine for 2 weeks and mine look pretty good so far since ive been maintaiing them daily. I kept my ends loose as well just until i add in my extensions. Good luck on your journey!
Oh, I agree. They were a mess. haha. Check out the one-year update ua-cam.com/video/vxgchwVcKag/v-deo.html
When I do straight hair locs I like to tease each sub section of the hair down to the ends then crochet each into a loc. It’s much more manageable that way and looks uniform from day one
I just got my dreadlocks yesterday using twist and rip method 😊 super happy with them, and not sure I'll do any maintenance using anything other than palm rolling them so I'll keep you posted if I can!
Awesome.
Palm rolling is the best way natural way
That was great seeing a week by week look from the start. I am at 5 weeks and my hair is a very type and colour to yours. My locks stayed in better than your and I only have one loop atm. I am due for maintenance at 3 months. My hair is half the thickness of yours and I wld love to have more volume…. Ty for this video.
i maintain my own dreads, mostly by palm rolling them a few times a week, and going through and crocheting all loops 1nce a month, i only have 18 dreads right now im slowly adding more every few months
Pfft not anymore I'm assuming ?
@@Amused_Comfort_Inc actually I still have my dreads and I have 2/3 of my head dreaded
Am I the only one cringing from her not doing daily maintenance???
Trevor Cratty daily maintenance? On dreads?
@@EssieOokami I guess not "maintenance" per say but I roll mine every other day or so to keep the sections from combining and letting stray hairs fly loose
Trevor Cratty how old are yours? Not to be preachy but too much palm rolling can cause thinning roots and hair loss. That sounds like a lot of palm rolling! If it’s working for you keep doing it but def wouldn’t work for everyone lol. For most people, no maintenance is the best way to keep thick and healthy locs
Knot cringing at all❤️
I’m 12 plus yrs in and have never had any maintaince :)
W that being said,that does knot mean it does knot get cleaned. …
“Judge knot” 1❤️
OMG I'm 2 months in and your vidoes have been great. I have very thin straight hair and to see my journey is similar to yours has been a god send. Thank you for sharing
I've had mine for 5 weeks. Had first maintenance a week ago.. they were quite messy so was glad to get it done.... I thought having dreads was going to be care free but it seems it's anything but. I don't think I can wait for the 3 month tidy up.. I'll probably do it again in 4 weeks. I have crochet hooks but it's hard tidying up the frizz.... im still pleased I started this journey though.
keep em comming! just started my journey myself.
12 days in too pal! Good luck. I won't be doing maintenance for at least a year personally
First week for me
Thank you for posting. My dreads look exactly the same at this point. It was good to get some feedback.
How are your dreads doing? I just posted my one-year update. Check it out here ua-cam.com/video/vxgchwVcKag/v-deo.html
I got my first maintenance after 4 weeks and again at 8 weeks... I couldn't stand all the fluffiness... I try and crochet the lower half of my dreads to keep it tidy.. and I use gel and roll too..
I'm in my 6th month now & just had my first maintenance visit but I Palm roll mine everyday just to keep them looking good & I have very straight hair. What helps me is only washing once a week so they aren't so frizzy. Show us your progress now we'd love to see them now!
Love your videos ! Mine are nearly 12 weeks old . Had first maintenance at 6 weeks. I’m noticing shrinkage now !!
Sounds about right to me. Good luck!
Congrats on your lock journey! Hope it continues to go well for you! Just passed my 7th year anniversary with locks and I'm just as happy with being a dreaddie as I was the first year and I plan to keep them for the rest of my days. 👍😊
That is so awesome! I'm so excited about mine too. I hope to have them for many years like you!
I’m so glad you posted this video because my hair is insane and i’m 6 weeks in and I have to wait until November 2nd for my first maintenance. I can’t wait
Mine are 3 weeks old and the fly aways and fuzz are crazy but they still look so good. I'm thinking my maintenance won't take as long because they still look very individual and I had alot of baby hairs before..unfortunately! My loc lady said give it a month and see how it's going.
Your videos are great for me as we have the same length/straight hair and I opted for loose ends too
Thanks for the great videos! Definitely helping me
I had mine done a month and a half ago at shop specific to dreadlocks. I have had maintenance twice since. They recommended getting maintenance done once a month for the first 6 months. I feel like 3 months is a way to long for maintenance on new dreadlocks.
Oh wow. That's interesting. I haven't heard of that recommendation but it seems like everyone does it a little different. I belong to a few Facebook groups and the general consensus is no maintenance so it's interesting to hear your experience. My hair was so loose I couldn't stand it. I wonder if your so made the recommendation based hair type or is that just their standard?
Sarah Thornburg That is just their standards. My hair is close to the same texture as yours. I believe maintenance is less time consuming if you your doing it in a shorter time frame, as well makes it easier for your dreads to mature in the beginning stage.
Technically you don't have to maintain your hair at all and it should still dread. This is a business giving you advice. I'm not saying it's wrong just be mindful that it's your money theyre mostly after :)
Wil Hughes technically you’re correct. However that also depends on the person getting dreadlocks, if they want to go that route or maintain neat dreadlocks in the beginning stages I can tell you after each maintenance I have done my locks have gotten tighter and produce less loose hair each time. Maintenance just speeds up the process.
@@801DREADLOCKS I would agree with upper comment, but you got a point too, it should mature faster I guess, makes sense
They are getting lovely and chunky.
I started mine with super short hair. Just below the earlobe bob so it didn't develop quite so bonkers as long hair does. I did them by myself DIY.
I crocheted them differently to her technique though. Tighter back combing and less twisting. I used a squeezing technique between thumb and fore finger then crocheted that area so it makes a tighter look.
Everyone starts their locks their own way and there is nothing wrong with how yours were started.
It's just time, time and more time waiting for them to shrink and create loops. 😜☺️
Though, now you've past the 3 month stage and had maintenence they are looking really really good! 😍😍
Hope you are pleased with them. Mine are knocking 3 and a half months.
I do root rubbing every month to help the new hair at the scalp create knots.
Keep um going! They are looking super!
Hey I love how your going about your loc journey I just got mine 4 days ago. Do u still have your locs?? If so mabe make a update video. I'd like to see how their coming along. ✌🏼💚
That's so exciting! Yes, I still have them after three years. I just posted a new video on my channel. Check it out and if you like it please subscribe. ua-cam.com/video/vxgchwVcKag/v-deo.html
Stop interlocking your gonna hurt your dreads in the long rum. trust me I’ve learned from it. My hairs thick and strong it still hurt some of my dreads. Go freeform, let nature take course. Make some scented sea salt spray, spray how ever much your type needs and towel rub everyday twice a day for 5-10 minutes each time. Dont over use sea salt spray you can dry you dreads out and your hair will snap. Keep the journey going namaste
It’s sooo cute that most of these folks are just starting out…..I miss those daze,but was a bit insecure fo sure! I’m on my 3rd journey and 12-13 yrs in……….w a lil separation here n there.if I did as much “maintaining”as ppl are talking about,My hair would b falling out and I would b broke😂👍🏾I can’t let it totally go cuz they are long n some thick n sometimes they’ll bother my neck n back. Like junior gong says “ I grow my hair, my hair does not grow me” 1❤️ namaste
Heeeyyy I'm a new sub. I just got a dreadhawk 2 days ago. I'm looking forward to your updates! Your just 3 months and 3 days ahead of me... hahaha
I love the look of dreadhawks! I have entertained the idea of it myself but I really want all my hair to be dreaded. Good luck to you! I wish you speedy tightening. 😁
So glad I found a recemt video so I can follow yoir journey I started mine last week im doing them alone so i habe 26 done so far I will have around 80 to 100 when I'm done im guessing. I have suoer thick hair and it curls when it gwts long so it seems ideal
Oh wow! You're ambitious to do them yourself. I considered doing that, too or rather asking my bf to help me, but found Layla the next day. Good luck to you!
Me too i did mine by myself watching UA-cam vids. Ive had mine for 3 months and they are starting to lock and get tight on the bottom but my roots are really lose and keep attaching to each other. I have 56 meduim small dreads with sides and back taper faded
Thank you for your video, I have straight hair and I just started my dreadlock journey today! When can I wash my hair or scalp? After 1month or 3 month? Any tips on my starter loc journey for the first 3 months?
How many overall?
Pretty cool! I was going to suggest getting a clip since you like wearing it half up! I’ve been researching dreads for years now too and have made some temporary ones but I’ve always wanted help from a professional! I’m trying to stay patient & have reached out but haven’t heard anything back. Anyway, yours are looking really nice and mature in this video! :)
My loctitician has me do a maintenance at 4-6 weeks. I have partial dreads. Did you do palm rolling in the first 3 months? Why do you want loops?
No, no palm rolling for me. Or at least not a lot. Maybe Palm rolled 2-3 times in the first year. I like the loops because it was a sign my hair was locking. It looked terrible but..... All good now. I just posted a 4 year update.
Would love an update video ❤
I have partial dreads that are 2+ yrs old. I separate and palm roll. Love them 👍
Just posted an update!! ua-cam.com/video/vxgchwVcKag/v-deo.html
Are there little ties of string at the base of the loc?
I need more of your videos!
Me too! Soon. Very soon. I'm slow at editing but I'm very close to being done with the 6 month update. They look so good!!
New video is live!!! ua-cam.com/video/svRy-7yJUrM/v-deo.html
I love them
Thanks! I love them too. I can't believe it's been 3 years. I just got around to posting my one-year update. Check it out here ua-cam.com/video/vxgchwVcKag/v-deo.html
If u did u start your locs if u dont mind me asking? What method?
Back comb and crochet. The first video on my channel shows how they were started.
Im here for more updates! We have the same hair.. i really would love to see more in the future. Im too nervous to post my own videos lol. I just started drawing my own hair at home, it's going to be a slow process..
I have footage but haven't had a chance to put the video together yet. I will do my best to post an update soon. My hair is looking way better after my first and second maintenance. I wore it out of the house without a hair tie or headband recently. That was super exciting! Thanks!
My six month update is live. Let me know what you think. ua-cam.com/video/svRy-7yJUrM/v-deo.html
Please do an update video if you still have them !
I finally posted an update. I still have them after three years. ua-cam.com/video/vxgchwVcKag/v-deo.html
How did you start your locks? I twist and ripped mine 3 months ago. I think mine are locking really fast because my hair is kinda curley
Backcomb and crochet. Your lucky!
If it's cold where you're at take advantage of beanies / tams and you will see your hairs interacting more. They process will accelerate and all you gotta do is make sure you separate them when they bond into Congos 👌
Thanks for the tip!
Sarah Thornburg no doubt! You got a half year update‽
Congos?
Hisbeautiful Truth joined/combined dreadss
@@gratefuldoge8598 Sorry, I dont see the connection with the congo but sounds similar to my locs when they "marry" (roots joined). 😊
How long does your maintenance take? I feel like I’m getting ripped off - the lady took 12 hours to do mine.
Holy moly that's a long time. The first maintenance was several hours but not 12. That's crazy!
Yea I’m pretty sure she’s been ripping me off. Initially it took about 29 hours - 😭😩😢
So sorry to hear that.
It’s all good - I’m trying to take it as a lesson learned. That’s why I’m searching online for maintenance videos ❤️❤️❤️ I’m determined to teach myself!!!
@@gaylelauren5691 I did all of mine on my own with a crochet hook. I just did a little every day and they stayed neat and tidy.
Girl you didn’t at least palm roll them?? I do little maintenance on mine once a week, no problems like this tho!
Ah the joys of straight hair.
Something to help you out on the next videos: if someone is talking and theres background music at the same time (like at 1:55) i recomend to lower the volume of the music a little because its kinda dificult to hear what shes saying because her voice is in a batte with the music. Other than that loved your video. One of the best dreadlocks journey videos ive seen :)
Maybe you should try an undercut!! I had to get two rows of mine cut off Bc mine were too thick for me. I started mine in January 2018 ❤️
I'm not sure I can rock an undercut but I love the way it looks on other people! 🥰 Congrats on your one year dreadversary!!
Sarah, my hair type is just like yours and my dreads are nice and uniform and well divided from day one. You've been very unlucky to go to a bad technician. It's just a very bad job.
Awww, I don't think so. They were crazy there for a while but check out my latest video. Four years in and they are looking nice. 😍
@@SarahThornburg your dreads are looking amazing now Sarah, as time goes by your hair matured and got there in the end. What I meant is that you could have them almost as good as now from the beginning. I did half of my hair by myself but, it was taking so long I decided to finish them by someone else. It's one year now for my dreads and they are super tidy and well seperated like yours now. It's just that I could enjoy them very tidy and knead from the beginning, now they look like I've had them for years, but in reality only one year. I do get maintenance every 2 months as I'm a nurse and tidy is a must for me. Thank you for your reply Sarah. Your hair is gorgeous now. 💚
Thanks for Sharing
I am a hairstylist specializes in dreadlocks if your in NYC are you can come get locked the right way at tashena's Elegance
my loops got crazy around the 2-month mark and that's when I used a crochet to pull in the big loops I did this by myself I don't like tight roots but the rest of the dread is pretty solid and tight after the crochet :) :) :)
I don't like tight roots either, I liked to keep mine flexible.
Do you still have them? Want to see after a year
I do!! And they are fabulous. :) Check out the one-year update I just posted. ua-cam.com/video/vxgchwVcKag/v-deo.html
@@SarahThornburg I just hit 3yrs and I'm over it... Ive stopped maintaining them and will begin the longgg process of combing them out.. Ive got 53 😩
Oh shoot. That's too bad. Can I ask why you are over them?
@@SarahThornburg I've got nobody close to keep up on maintenance and it's so damn expensive when I gotta go.. Also I really just want to run a brush through my hair.. Lol... I started mine while traveling and I really do love them... I know they will be hard to part with.. I might keep a few peekaboos.. Just time for a change I suppose
That's fair. I can understand wanting to run a brush through your hair. My favorite is massaging my scalp in the shower. It's so so nice. I'd love to hear how it goes. Good luck! ❤️
i made my own dreads and it locked up better than yours to be honest.. maybe because i have larger sections and i have asian hair which is coarser in texture.. i learned that it is better to use smaller size crochet hook if you wanna create tighter locks.. i used size 9 when i crochet it, and its kinda loose.. at first month i got a maintenance from a professional loctician and they used 1, and it locked up really tight that i have to squish it with my finger tips to loosen a little bit.. i think we should crochet it just right to achieve better results and for the dreads to mature easily. looking at your dreads though after your maintenance, im seeing better hope.
Yes, that first maintenance was a life saver! How old are your dreads? I'm so jealous of your texture!
Sarah Thornburg it Is only 2 months now.. dont be jealous.. we have different hair types but once matured, they all look almost the same, it only varies in size and color.. in fact, thin hairs mature faster.
I suspect that you wanted natural dreadlocks and that they develop on their own ?!
if that is the case, palm rolling can help your loose hair wrap around the corresponding dread.
with shampoo that dries out your hair (eg men's shower gel), you can also support the felting process (really washing out is important !!!)
Please, no matter what you do, NEVER use wax or similar products. for people with straight hair, as well as you and me, that is totally counterproductive !!!
I also make dreadlocks for other people, or arrange them again, extend the dreadlocks on request. With artificial products as well as real hair.
I'm sorry for my bad english. :(
Greetings from Germany
Yes! All very good tactics. I haven't heard anything good about wax so I don't plan on using it. It's so good to hear from other experienced people in the dreadlock industry. Thank you.
babe look up dread loc central. who ever is doing your hair has no clue what they r doing. contact dread lock central they have loc artists that will help you.
you obviously washed your hair to soon.....salt spray works very well.....dries your hair out....
lalya got paid.
How much did u pay for maintenance. I heard $8 a dread
I was quoted 50 an hour..
Don't trust someone without dreadlocks to do yours!!
It doesn’t seem like she maintains her hair at all
Nice, looks like a rats nest i like it
😂😂 thanks!
Yikes
This lady not do your dreads right
I mean i love dreads but this 😮 looks just unwashed homeless people hair .. 😢
This is so bad
Why? I think it looks good. If she likes it who cares?
kshroi karpoi you right