Do you use any type of natural conditioner like coconut oil? I would think with just washing dreads with shampoo would dry the dreads out and eventually cause drying of the scalp and dreads causing them to break off in weak damaged areas
I deep clean my hair every couple of months with apple cider vinegar, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, lavender oil. I have never done anything other than that and *fingers crossed* nearly 7 years in, I've never had a lock break.
Ok, well the Rosemary, tea tree and lavender oil is like a conditioner. So you've answered my questions. Apple cider vinegar is an great alternative cleanser. It doesn't strip the natural oils rather just kind of dissolves the dirt then wash out :) so, being a dread head, what type of lifestyle do you live? Do you have a video like that? Kind of like opening up about your dread journey and if it was associated with just wanting them or the deeper reason?
I do not live a particular alternate or interesting lifestyle, I'm just an undergrad student - I eat, sleep, study and make videos ^^ My dreadlock tag videos go into a little bit of why I originally wanted to start them, but the reasons differ now for why I continue to have them. If I was to start over now I would also go freeform.
Just started watching your dread videos and I must say....thank you! Thank for simple common sense videos explaining methods. I've even had hair stylists tell me things I thought didn't make much common sense. Also, not many people have good clean looking dreads to model after but yours seem great. Once again, thank you. I'm just starting mine so this has been very helpful.
Well there are some upsides to them being short! Less washing and drying time and there's less hair to shrink up so you get fewer loops and lumps! They'll settle down after you've slept on them for a while, failing that they should soften after you start to wash them. It doesn't take much / any work to get them like mine, just lots of patience / forgetting they exist =] Have fun with your journey!
You have to wait for it to lock up! It's possible to use a crochet hook to pull it back in, but with young dreads you'll find it just falls back out again when you wash next. It's completely normal and to be expected that young dreadlocks are going to be messy and frizzy. They take months to mature and then once they've matured they will lock up the loose hairs by themselves. If you try and force them to be neater it will take longer for them to mature.
Im glad that you left this archive of dread videos. My young brother just started his locs and he had no idea of what to do so i sent him straight here for help. I thank you for being awsome and hope to see new videos of your new adventures. ☺
Did my lox on the 18th and washed 5 days later....It did WONDERS for the knotting process IMO...beside all the fuzzies...Thanks for showering with me ;)
I waited a month or so b4 washing w African black soup liquid. But my locks are bleached and the extra oil from my head seemed to help w/o any scalp irration. I recommend not getting them wet every time ya shower too. That's what dries out your scalp bc they do take along time to fully dry. Keep up the good work Lazy!
You might not want to be quite so harsh, mine are like rope and I like to give them a good scrubbing. Friction is also good for the dreads and any loose hairs that get knocked out will quickly start to lock up again on their own. I find that the tougher I treat them, the tougher they get.
Thank you so much for your informative videos. I got dreads from the salon a week ago. She did the knot at the scalp, then crochet and blunt them at the bottom. I have exactly 36 dreads. My hair was down to my thighs, and straight, and not its about waste length. I'm excited for my dread journey. I will wash my hair every saturday, and also use the sea salt solution. My babe dreads are super tight right now, and I'm scared to wash them, but I'll be super careful with them. Your dreads are awesome and thank you again!
Having previously been a hairstylist, I can tell you that even without dreadlocks it is very rarely necessary to wash the entire length of your hair. Unless you have extraordinarily oily hair/scalp then washing the scalp is enough. Some shampoo or soap will naturally make it's way down the length of the hair shaft as you clean the scalp and that is usually sufficient. To actively scrub the hair shaft only serves to damage it.
If I didn't record it in the shower you can bet that someone would still say they didn't believe dreadlocks can be washed. I'm nothing if not thorough.
I WISH it was a power shower. If I had a power shower I would be in heaven. Instead I have a shower head that isn't designed to deal with the level of pressure that I put through it.. it's slowly tearing itself apart, but I love it!
just one tip: when u don't use the shower don't let water run great video man, you're really helping me with considering to start dreadlocks, your information really helped me and showed me it's not just normal hair
That's interesting. I never knew how your hair type washed hair nor grew dreads. I have twisty dreads like black spaghetti. LOL I like your hair. very nice.
Did I just take a shower, watching a video of another dude taking a shower? No, but I’d imagine that’ll be funny. Been really interested in getting dreads for a while, but want to learn as much as I can before doing them. I haven’t found a source yet that I like. But coming across your videos I think I’m going to dive in and do it. Thank you for being informative and helpful and to the point. Bingeing all your videos!
I find after I follow your process, a second washing is needed to concentrate on sectioning off hair in 4 parts. Then I scrub down the entire length of my locks. This is especially necessary to remove cigarette aromas. Also, although I use shampoo regularly (2-3x week), incorporating a monthly saltwater washing works wonders.
Well I don't leave the house much either! Although that's not through illness, it's just... well. Anyhow, big beanies are awesome and especially when you have young kinda mad dreads that you need to control / cover up. The friction from the hat also helps make loose hairs get a little frizzy and therefore become more likely to knot up!
5/7 days should be more than enough time for them to settle and be ready to be washed. You're going to want to be more gentle with them than I am with mine and you might want to squeeze each dread individually when rinsing and drying rather than squeeze many like I do. Young dreads should be fine with gentle towel and air drying. The blow dryer is more for older dreads that are harder to get dry. They'll be messy after their first wash but this is normal.
Sorry if I missed you discuss this already - but how soon is it safe to wash your hair for the first time after getting baby dreads? I know you need to be extra careful with them while they're new, is there anything in particular you should do? - or avoid? Should they be blow-dried? Squeezed with a towel after I assume is ok? So for so many questions.
They can be washed as often as you like. But usually once every 2-3 days because they take longer to wash and dry than normal hair and therefore it's not normal to wash them every day. Of course you can still shower every day while keeping your hair dry.
I’m getting dreadlocks done on Wednesday through the crochet method ? I’ve been watching your videos a lot and you know a lot about them what is your opinion on making dreads through crochet ? 😃 thank you 🙏🏻
You can get dr bronner's organic soap. Get the liquid dr bronner's and mix it 10 parts water to 1 part soap. The soap mix will still be strong enough to use as a shampoo but not so strong that it'll be difficult to rinse it out. Also it'll last you a while.
The scalp is where the oils are and where it actually needs cleaning. The scalp gets the shampoo and the scrubbing. The dreads get rubbed against the scalp and the soapy water rinses down over the locks. Then the entire rest of the time I'm squeezing the soapy water through and out of the locks. I'm not entirely sure what you expected to see? If you go and start putting soap all over the locks themselves you'll spend an hour just getting it all out again and they don't need it.
How often is recommendable to wash the dreads? I'd wash my scalp just how I feel like it but the dreadlocks I don't know. And thanks for the info in all your videos! Your are super helpful :D
@@ginadg5066 Depending on how often I do sport. If I am active then I try to wait until 4-6 days and if I don't do much then around 8-10 days. But I had to get used to it and now my scalp doesn't feel weird or greasy until around 10 days sometimes. Your body just gets used to being more natural. :)
Chr Bac yeah that’s makes sense! I’m scared I’m going to pull a bunch of hair out when I wash my scalp for the first time lol. My dreads are between 2-9 days old right now. My loctician suggested washing the scalp as needed but only washing the dreads every once in a while. Depending on if you were out in the dirt or dust, or are more active etc. she told me I wouldn’t need to worry about washing the dreads themselves for a while, maybe months. Again, depending on activity and need.
hello, loved the video, I watched it mainly because I have been thinking of getting dreads for quite some time now and I hear a lot about how they smell, so i wanted to check it out! so thank you for clearing that up! :D but my question is, (hopefully you can help) whats the quickest way to dread your hair? I know it takes months for them to mature and such, but do you HAVE to use wax and everything?
Sea salt is fine and good for dreadlocks but just using sea salt and water won't actually clean them. It won't break down any dirt or oils in the dreadlocks and using salt regularly can cause scalp irritation. If you have an aversion to regular soaps then I would recommend washing with just baking soda and water. I have a video all about the signs and symptoms of residue.
The water is going to pull some hairs loose. Some of those hairs might just be kinda stuck in rather than locked / knotted in and some hairs might only be loosely knotted and get pulled loose. Anyway it's normal and will happen less and less as the dreads get older and more locked up.
Since I've already posted. You might read that question I just posted I was just going to say thank you for giving up your time to help atleast me know more and feel way more confident in my dreads :)
Well, now after practically taking a shower with you:), the only question I have is if you use anything to moisturize your dreads or if you just stick with the deep cleanse(which i watched and is helping tons, thanks so much!) and shampooing?
Well I did have to create definitive proof that dreadlocks can be washed and can be washed in the shower, I believe I have succeeded! =] I don't use anything extra other than shampooing and bicarb soaking. Some people will in fact spray their dreads with salt water and lemon juice to dry them out rather than condition them as the dry hairs seem to knot up more. But I personally just stick to washing and soaking and it works out fine =]
+Damaged Companion Satellite I avoid situations which would expose them to excessive lint, I make sure that they do not get anything on them that would attract or hold lint, and I deep clean them to help remove anything that may get stuck in or on them.
Can you use Dr. Bronner's to wash your dreads? I just got mine today and the loctician who did them told me that I could, but I've seen it listed as a no-no on internet blogs. Thoughts?
nothing to see here, just gonna wash myself. for the awkward guy you see yourself you are quit genius. my dreads are going in on the 4th of november and the past few days i have been seeing almost all your vids which has been very enjoying. grtz a to be dreaddy
I just did my dreadlocks today, I'm going to wash them in a few days but how do I wash them with the rubber bands still on and when will I be able to take the bands off? Awesome videos by the way!!
I've had my dead for about 2 1/2 weeks since then I've washed them twice I knowtou say it really up to the person but asking for your advice when would I be able to wash normally ?
my dreadlocks are a couple of months old now and they are starting to mature, but everytime i shower a lot of hairs become untangled aat the roots and wont go back in... what do?
Ive only had dreads for a few days over a week. Since starting ive washed my dreads 2 times. I know i wanted to be careful since they were new and i have! So thats great but its so itchy! I saw your itch video and it doesnt really explain how to reduce itching. What ive been doing is lifting my dreads all over to mist my scalp with cool water. I only do this when the itching becomes too much but do you think this may be harming my baby dreads any?
Oh okay yeah I finally wanted to get dreads took me 2 years to think about it and I just don't know how much to start with thanks oh and umm I was thinking 33 do you think that's good ?
i have wanted dreads for a long time now about three years , so i just started mine myself. my question is sence mine are very new as three days old ... what is a good non residue organic soap i can use sence i dont have the dreadlock soap that your using? thanks by the way i love your videos that you do they are VERY HELPFUL !!
this will come in handy. people tell me I shouldnt get dreads because you cant wash them. but ive been wanting dreads forever now and im growing my hair out now for them!
How soon after getting dreadlocks would you recommend washing? My stylist told me to wait 30 days, she used the crochet method. It's been a week and I am incredibly itchy! I can't see myself being able to wait another 3 weeks to wash!
Sierra Wheeler Recommendations on how long to wait seem to vary greatly. My personal recommendation is to wait 5, preferably 7 days. Some will choose to wait longer, but the greasier the hair gets, the slower it will progress.
Hi! Hope somebody will answer my question. So I don't have dreadlocks yet but I am doing the no shampoo method for over 7 months and I am getting my dreadlocks soon. Is it ok to wash them with just water when I know my hair is completely ok?
Hey bro I've got 3 months of back comb and now neglect dreads. It looks like you're a lil harsh with your locks when you're washing your scalp. Since mine are even close to being as locked up as yours , is it okay to be that harsh with my scalp too? Because right now I use a baking soda rinse and just use my fingertips to rub around each base of each dread
I just did my dreads today, and I am very new to this hairstyle, so I have a shampoo question. Can you use just regular shampoo like Head and Shoulders or does it have to be a specific kind of shampoo? I love my dreads, I love how they turned out, even though I am not completely done putting them together. I love the style of dreads and wanted them ever since I was a little boy. I hope you can answer my question because I really love dreadlocks. And btw sweet dreads
paulakaFATBOY There are various options with regards to shampoo choices, however most "regular" store bought options will not work very well with dreadlocks over the long term. Dreadlocks require shampoos that rinse effectively without leaving behind any residue - as well as shampoos that are not overly conditioning - as conditions will loosen and undo knots, and therefore most regular shampoos are not going to be appropriate.
You're going to want to be more gentle with young dreadlocks than I am with mine. Squeeze the water in and out and make sure you rinse out all the soap.
AKARASTA69 I use which ever body soap is in the shower at the time... and I buy whatever smells good... I don't make body soap purchases with my hair in mind, I just don't let my dreadlocks touch the body soap.
For young Dreads would it be good to be softer whilst twisting them and draining them of the water or should you just be as rough as possible? Cheers man!
I'd say it's pretty much impossible to decide exactly how many dreads you want before you start. You would have to divide your head up into 33 equal sections. It's better to decide how large you want your sections to be and then see how many you end up making.
The dreadlocks aren't solid all the way to the root, there's always about an inch of just soft normal hair so when you're washing and scrubbing you are able to scrub everywhere, you're not just scrubbing between the roots. I've never heard anyone worry about Lyme disease with dreadlocks. Bugs aren't anymore attracted to dreadlocks than they are normal hair.. because it's just hair. They're also pretty solid so it's not like things can get inside them.. but not that they'd want to becauce
Hello!!! I'm pretty interested in getting emo/scene hair. I was researching or months but I could never find anything to make me stand out since my hair is super curly and frizzy and then I started getting into dreads! I would talk to my mom about it and she would say "If you try to wash them, they'll get moldy and they stink too." I am going to show this to her now and see if I can get some 1 1/2 inch dreads before school starts!!! I have a playlist of your videos I'm going to show my mom.
I have a mohawk and I would like to dread it. Would I have to use the same washing methods? Would it take a shorter time to create dreads with a mohawk and let them mature?
It would take a shorter time to start them, because there would be fewer of them to start, but it would take the same amount of time for them to mature.
Aimee McKim Elastic bands hold the hair together - which might make them look more formed and keep them looking more like dreadlocks, but they don't allow the surrounding hair to form knots effectively - extreme exaggerated scenario: you could cover an entire length of hair in elastic bands, you'd make a dreadlock-like pony tail, but the hair inside wouldn't be able to move to form knots. So I don't believe the bands to be of any great positive benefit... however there are negatives in that: they can slow the movement directly around them, they can rub against surrounding dreadlocks and break hairs, loose hairs can knot over the top of them and require them to be cut out and cheaper elastics have been known to degrade and fall apart into the hair.
The Nerdy Badger The rate of hair growth differs from person to person - I'm told around 6" a year is about 'average', but it varies. When you start dreadlocks they will also shrink up some as they're maturing.
Nicole Martineau You can... but I personally probably wouldn't - rinsing them with the bath water means you'll... well... be rinsing them with bath water.
im feeling close to you now that we've showered together...
dearly decrepit lmao
Are you showering while watching this?
I'm scared
Puahhjahaha
@@Johna41223 no, you're gay
So, I made my dreads about a week ago, and I've been watching your videos TONS now, cause what you do is extremely helpful! Keep it up!!
Do you still have them 5 years later and if so how are they?
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@@clintonfaraon9646 😂😂😂
Same!!
Defying the myth that dreadlocks cannot be washed!
Do you use any type of natural conditioner like coconut oil? I would think with just washing dreads with shampoo would dry the dreads out and eventually cause drying of the scalp and dreads causing them to break off in weak damaged areas
I deep clean my hair every couple of months with apple cider vinegar, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, lavender oil. I have never done anything other than that and *fingers crossed* nearly 7 years in, I've never had a lock break.
Ok, well the Rosemary, tea tree and lavender oil is like a conditioner. So you've answered my questions. Apple cider vinegar is an great alternative cleanser. It doesn't strip the natural oils rather just kind of dissolves the dirt then wash out :) so, being a dread head, what type of lifestyle do you live? Do you have a video like that? Kind of like opening up about your dread journey and if it was associated with just wanting them or the deeper reason?
I cut my hair last October after I got baptized to just start over. I'm no longer cutting my hair but will begin naturally dreading my hair, free form
I do not live a particular alternate or interesting lifestyle, I'm just an undergrad student - I eat, sleep, study and make videos ^^ My dreadlock tag videos go into a little bit of why I originally wanted to start them, but the reasons differ now for why I continue to have them.
If I was to start over now I would also go freeform.
Just started watching your dread videos and I must say....thank you! Thank for simple common sense videos explaining methods. I've even had hair stylists tell me things I thought didn't make much common sense. Also, not many people have good clean looking dreads to model after but yours seem great. Once again, thank you. I'm just starting mine so this has been very helpful.
Well there are some upsides to them being short! Less washing and drying time and there's less hair to shrink up so you get fewer loops and lumps! They'll settle down after you've slept on them for a while, failing that they should soften after you start to wash them. It doesn't take much / any work to get them like mine, just lots of patience / forgetting they exist =] Have fun with your journey!
Much thanks, I just started a (single) dread and it's nice to have some positive info on how to proper manage and care for this dread. Thanks again!
Idk how to wash my body can u make a video of that?
Lol jk
You have to wait for it to lock up! It's possible to use a crochet hook to pull it back in, but with young dreads you'll find it just falls back out again when you wash next. It's completely normal and to be expected that young dreadlocks are going to be messy and frizzy. They take months to mature and then once they've matured they will lock up the loose hairs by themselves. If you try and force them to be neater it will take longer for them to mature.
I am three weeks into my locks and they are about to my mid back.. Not Short! Your Videos are helping!! Thank you for being so Boss!
About to wash my dreds for the first time in like 3 years thanks to this vid. I'm gross, thanks man :)
About time to wash again huh
About time to wash again huh
About time to wash again huh
Omg he's just to adorable
Ik!
Im glad that you left this archive of dread videos. My young brother just started his locs and he had no idea of what to do so i sent him straight here for help. I thank you for being awsome and hope to see new videos of your new adventures. ☺
Did my lox on the 18th and washed 5 days later....It did WONDERS for the knotting process IMO...beside all the fuzzies...Thanks for showering with me ;)
I waited a month or so b4 washing w African black soup liquid.
But my locks are bleached and the extra oil from my head seemed to help w/o any scalp irration.
I recommend not getting them wet every time ya shower too.
That's what dries out your scalp bc they do take along time to fully dry.
Keep up the good work Lazy!
You might not want to be quite so harsh, mine are like rope and I like to give them a good scrubbing. Friction is also good for the dreads and any loose hairs that get knocked out will quickly start to lock up again on their own. I find that the tougher I treat them, the tougher they get.
Thank you so much for your informative videos. I got dreads from the salon a week ago. She did the knot at the scalp, then crochet and blunt them at the bottom. I have exactly 36 dreads. My hair was down to my thighs, and straight, and not its about waste length. I'm excited for my dread journey. I will wash my hair every saturday, and also use the sea salt solution. My babe dreads are super tight right now, and I'm scared to wash them, but I'll be super careful with them. Your dreads are awesome and thank you again!
Having previously been a hairstylist, I can tell you that even without dreadlocks it is very rarely necessary to wash the entire length of your hair. Unless you have extraordinarily oily hair/scalp then washing the scalp is enough. Some shampoo or soap will naturally make it's way down the length of the hair shaft as you clean the scalp and that is usually sufficient. To actively scrub the hair shaft only serves to damage it.
If I didn't record it in the shower you can bet that someone would still say they didn't believe dreadlocks can be washed. I'm nothing if not thorough.
Lazy Dreads i have short twist and rip up to my nose i had them in for week is it ok if i get them wet
Like swimming wise
But wheres the eyebrow tutorial though??
Testosterone is the tutorial
Its amazing how absorbent they are!
I WISH it was a power shower. If I had a power shower I would be in heaven. Instead I have a shower head that isn't designed to deal with the level of pressure that I put through it.. it's slowly tearing itself apart, but I love it!
I spent almost 8 minutes watching a dude showring and commentating on it.. Is that weird? x)
No it's shmexy
I wish there was UA-cam back when I had dreadlocks. I used to wash mine one lock at a time, it was such a hassle. *thumb up*
just one tip: when u don't use the shower don't let water run
great video man, you're really helping me with considering to start dreadlocks, your information really helped me and showed me it's not just normal hair
Super satisfying, definitely want to get dreadlocks for sure.
That's interesting. I never knew how your hair type washed hair nor grew dreads. I have twisty dreads like black spaghetti. LOL I like your hair. very nice.
Did I just take a shower, watching a video of another dude taking a shower? No, but I’d imagine that’ll be funny.
Been really interested in getting dreads for a while, but want to learn as much as I can before doing them. I haven’t found a source yet that I like. But coming across your videos I think I’m going to dive in and do it. Thank you for being informative and helpful and to the point. Bingeing all your videos!
I never found that shampoo to be drying. Bronner's is also a fine shampoo but only when it's heavily diluted.
Your videos are my favorite. I have a few locks, not a whole head but your videos are really helpful. Thank you! c:
I find after I follow your process, a second washing is needed to concentrate on sectioning off hair in 4 parts. Then I scrub down the entire length of my locks. This is especially necessary to remove cigarette aromas. Also, although I use shampoo regularly (2-3x week), incorporating a monthly saltwater washing works wonders.
Wanted to say a big thanks! definitely a great help for all of us beginning our dread journeys
Well I don't leave the house much either! Although that's not through illness, it's just... well. Anyhow, big beanies are awesome and especially when you have young kinda mad dreads that you need to control / cover up. The friction from the hat also helps make loose hairs get a little frizzy and therefore become more likely to knot up!
5/7 days should be more than enough time for them to settle and be ready to be washed. You're going to want to be more gentle with them than I am with mine and you might want to squeeze each dread individually when rinsing and drying rather than squeeze many like I do. Young dreads should be fine with gentle towel and air drying. The blow dryer is more for older dreads that are harder to get dry. They'll be messy after their first wash but this is normal.
How can anyone not love this! You made my day! You are so funny and totally adorable. Thanks for the demo. It is so kind of you
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Sorry if I missed you discuss this already - but how soon is it safe to wash your hair for the first time after getting baby dreads? I know you need to be extra careful with them while they're new, is there anything in particular you should do? - or avoid? Should they be blow-dried? Squeezed with a towel after I assume is ok? So for so many questions.
They can be washed as often as you like. But usually once every 2-3 days because they take longer to wash and dry than normal hair and therefore it's not normal to wash them every day. Of course you can still shower every day while keeping your hair dry.
I’m getting dreadlocks done on Wednesday through the crochet method ? I’ve been watching your videos a lot and you know a lot about them what is your opinion on making dreads through crochet ? 😃 thank you 🙏🏻
You can get dr bronner's organic soap. Get the liquid dr bronner's and mix it 10 parts water to 1 part soap. The soap mix will still be strong enough to use as a shampoo but not so strong that it'll be difficult to rinse it out. Also it'll last you a while.
I love the fact that someone was holding a camera in front of you while you showered
The scalp is where the oils are and where it actually needs cleaning. The scalp gets the shampoo and the scrubbing. The dreads get rubbed against the scalp and the soapy water rinses down over the locks. Then the entire rest of the time I'm squeezing the soapy water through and out of the locks. I'm not entirely sure what you expected to see? If you go and start putting soap all over the locks themselves you'll spend an hour just getting it all out again and they don't need it.
Dreads, they come with a built in hair band :D
How often is recommendable to wash the dreads? I'd wash my scalp just how I feel like it but the dreadlocks I don't know. And thanks for the info in all your videos! Your are super helpful :D
Chr Bac how often do you wash your scalp?
@@ginadg5066 Depending on how often I do sport. If I am active then I try to wait until 4-6 days and if I don't do much then around 8-10 days. But I had to get used to it and now my scalp doesn't feel weird or greasy until around 10 days sometimes. Your body just gets used to being more natural. :)
Chr Bac yeah that’s makes sense! I’m scared I’m going to pull a bunch of hair out when I wash my scalp for the first time lol. My dreads are between 2-9 days old right now. My loctician suggested washing the scalp as needed but only washing the dreads every once in a while. Depending on if you were out in the dirt or dust, or are more active etc. she told me I wouldn’t need to worry about washing the dreads themselves for a while, maybe months. Again, depending on activity and need.
What do you think about individual wraps using yarn handsome? Also, how do you die dreads? For instance, the ends?
hello, loved the video, I watched it mainly because I have been thinking of getting dreads for quite some time now and I hear a lot about how they smell, so i wanted to check it out! so thank you for clearing that up! :D but my question is, (hopefully you can help) whats the quickest way to dread your hair? I know it takes months for them to mature and such, but do you HAVE to use wax and everything?
That P&G add was pretty sweet. I usually don't like most of the ads.
love the tie hair trick never thought of that
Sea salt is fine and good for dreadlocks but just using sea salt and water won't actually clean them. It won't break down any dirt or oils in the dreadlocks and using salt regularly can cause scalp irritation. If you have an aversion to regular soaps then I would recommend washing with just baking soda and water.
I have a video all about the signs and symptoms of residue.
The water is going to pull some hairs loose. Some of those hairs might just be kinda stuck in rather than locked / knotted in and some hairs might only be loosely knotted and get pulled loose. Anyway it's normal and will happen less and less as the dreads get older and more locked up.
Since I've already posted. You might read that question I just posted I was just going to say thank you for giving up your time to help atleast me know more and feel way more confident in my dreads :)
Well, now after practically taking a shower with you:), the only question I have is if you use anything to moisturize your dreads or if you just stick with the deep cleanse(which i watched and is helping tons, thanks so much!) and shampooing?
Well I did have to create definitive proof that dreadlocks can be washed and can be washed in the shower, I believe I have succeeded! =]
I don't use anything extra other than shampooing and bicarb soaking. Some people will in fact spray their dreads with salt water and lemon juice to dry them out rather than condition them as the dry hairs seem to knot up more. But I personally just stick to washing and soaking and it works out fine =]
You don't need to add a smell. You can use a few drops of essential oils if needed.
I can just listen to your voice all day love the accent 💓🙂
Your dreads are wonderful! I got a pang seeing you tie them up. I used to love being able to do that. I miss them so much. How do you cope with lint?
+Damaged Companion Satellite I avoid situations which would expose them to excessive lint, I make sure that they do not get anything on them that would attract or hold lint, and I deep clean them to help remove anything that may get stuck in or on them.
Do I have to re twist my dreads after washing.wont it get puffed up and loose if I don't re twist every time I wash them
Will the dreads slightly loosen up everytime they come in Contact with water?
can you wash your dreads with regular shampoo or do you need a dread shampoo?
Ok quick question, when you do the twist an rip method is the dread going to be kinda frizzy? or is that dreads in general?
Can you use Dr. Bronner's to wash your dreads? I just got mine today and the loctician who did them told me that I could, but I've seen it listed as a no-no on internet blogs. Thoughts?
Thanks man, this and your drying video just helped me so much to wash my 5 day old baby dreads. x
nothing to see here, just gonna wash myself. for the awkward guy you see yourself you are quit genius. my dreads are going in on the 4th of november and the past few days i have been seeing almost all your vids which has been very enjoying. grtz a to be dreaddy
What if you don't have a shower. I'd have one it just doesn't work right know can I wash my dreads in a tub?
I just did my dreadlocks today, I'm going to wash them in a few days but how do I wash them with the rubber bands still on and when will I be able to take the bands off? Awesome videos by the way!!
LEOROX1994 I don't recommend having rubber bands in at all.
Hey Bro . . . how you doing ? Great i hope ...... Anyway can you suggest name of some shampoo or soaps to wash it . Thankyou
I've had my dead for about 2 1/2 weeks since then I've washed them twice I knowtou say it really up to the person but asking for your advice when would I be able to wash normally ?
@Lazy Dreads Is it okay to wring baby dreads? Another video said it causes knots and bumbs.
my dreadlocks are a couple of months old now and they are starting to mature, but everytime i shower a lot of hairs become untangled aat the roots and wont go back in... what do?
Ive only had dreads for a few days over a week. Since starting ive washed my dreads 2 times. I know i wanted to be careful since they were new and i have! So thats great but its so itchy! I saw your itch video and it doesnt really explain how to reduce itching. What ive been doing is lifting my dreads all over to mist my scalp with cool water. I only do this when the itching becomes too much but do you think this may be harming my baby dreads any?
***** thank you!
Hey! I've had my dreads for about 10 months now and I have awful dandruff. i'm not sure how to deal with that.
Oh okay yeah I finally wanted to get dreads took me 2 years to think about it and I just don't know how much to start with thanks oh and umm I was thinking 33 do you think that's good ?
How long should I wait from after I just get my dreads done to wash them.
i have wanted dreads for a long time now about three years , so i just started mine myself. my question is sence mine are very new as three days old ... what is a good non residue organic soap i can use sence i dont have the dreadlock soap that your using? thanks by the way i love your videos that you do they are VERY HELPFUL !!
this will come in handy. people tell me I shouldnt get dreads because you cant wash them. but ive been wanting dreads forever now and im growing my hair out now for them!
How soon after getting dreadlocks would you recommend washing? My stylist told me to wait 30 days, she used the crochet method. It's been a week and I am incredibly itchy! I can't see myself being able to wait another 3 weeks to wash!
Sierra Wheeler Recommendations on how long to wait seem to vary greatly. My personal recommendation is to wait 5, preferably 7 days. Some will choose to wait longer, but the greasier the hair gets, the slower it will progress.
Hi!
Hope somebody will answer my question. So I don't have dreadlocks yet but I am doing the no shampoo method for over 7 months and I am getting my dreadlocks soon. Is it ok to wash them with just water when I know my hair is completely ok?
Hey bro I've got 3 months of back comb and now neglect dreads. It looks like you're a lil harsh with your locks when you're washing your scalp. Since mine are even close to being as locked up as yours , is it okay to be that harsh with my scalp too? Because right now I use a baking soda rinse and just use my fingertips to rub around each base of each dread
how long does it Normaly take you to wash your dreads?
I just did my dreads today, and I am very new to this hairstyle, so I have a shampoo question. Can you use just regular shampoo like Head and Shoulders or does it have to be a specific kind of shampoo? I love my dreads, I love how they turned out, even though I am not completely done putting them together. I love the style of dreads and wanted them ever since I was a little boy. I hope you can answer my question because I really love dreadlocks. And btw sweet dreads
Oh and I failed to mention that before I dreaded my hair it was at a longer "Beiber" style so they're like pretty short.
paulakaFATBOY There are various options with regards to shampoo choices, however most "regular" store bought options will not work very well with dreadlocks over the long term. Dreadlocks require shampoos that rinse effectively without leaving behind any residue - as well as shampoos that are not overly conditioning - as conditions will loosen and undo knots, and therefore most regular shampoos are not going to be appropriate.
pretty much just watched a guy take a shower
I have new born dreads
You're going to want to be more gentle with young dreadlocks than I am with mine. Squeeze the water in and out and make sure you rinse out all the soap.
What type of body soap do you use. Would zest be ok if you don't let it get in your dreads? Or should you use a diff soap?
AKARASTA69 I use which ever body soap is in the shower at the time... and I buy whatever smells good... I don't make body soap purchases with my hair in mind, I just don't let my dreadlocks touch the body soap.
Thanks a bunch man , Get mine started Friday. Glad I found your videos. Your a big help.
For young Dreads would it be good to be softer whilst twisting them and draining them of the water or should you just be as rough as possible? Cheers man!
Huw Jones When you handle the dreadlock you're going to be able to feel how much they can comfortably take.
Ah brilliant, that's cool, cheers!
Should you use conditioner or not??
omg you are so pretty and funny gonna watch all of your videos about to start dreads
I would put that down to this not being part of my usual day-to-day routine! Well, the filming that is!
When I wash my dreads they come undone a little, are they supposed to do that? (1.5 months)
I'd say it's pretty much impossible to decide exactly how many dreads you want before you start. You would have to divide your head up into 33 equal sections. It's better to decide how large you want your sections to be and then see how many you end up making.
The dreadlocks aren't solid all the way to the root, there's always about an inch of just soft normal hair so when you're washing and scrubbing you are able to scrub everywhere, you're not just scrubbing between the roots.
I've never heard anyone worry about Lyme disease with dreadlocks. Bugs aren't anymore attracted to dreadlocks than they are normal hair.. because it's just hair. They're also pretty solid so it's not like things can get inside them.. but not that they'd want to becauce
Hello!!! I'm pretty interested in getting emo/scene hair. I was researching or months but I could never find anything to make me stand out since my hair is super curly and frizzy and then I started getting into dreads! I would talk to my mom about it and she would say "If you try to wash them, they'll get moldy and they stink too." I am going to show this to her now and see if I can get some 1 1/2 inch dreads before school starts!!! I have a playlist of your videos I'm going to show my mom.
How did it go?😃
Can someone with straight hair get dreadlocks?
***** Yes
I have a mohawk and I would like to dread it. Would I have to use the same washing methods? Would it take a shorter time to create dreads with a mohawk and let them mature?
It would take a shorter time to start them, because there would be fewer of them to start, but it would take the same amount of time for them to mature.
I would say half the videos I’ve watched are made by people with none straight hair, like Wired and Stoned
please dont let the water run for too long when you dont need it
Man wish an asian dude looks good with dreads. I like your videos! Seeing more makes me wanna get my hair dreaded.
orey jorge carbajal Anyone looks good with dreads
just wonder...was someone video taping this for you or did you do it yourself?
if I have layers in my hair can I still get dreads ?
When should I take the rubber bands off my new dreads? I just started today and I know you don't recommend leaving them in for too long.
Aimee McKim Personally, I would take them out as soon as you're done starting all the dreads.
Lazy Dreads thanks so much.
Lazy Dreads is there a specific reason why you suggest that?
Aimee McKim Elastic bands hold the hair together - which might make them look more formed and keep them looking more like dreadlocks, but they don't allow the surrounding hair to form knots effectively - extreme exaggerated scenario: you could cover an entire length of hair in elastic bands, you'd make a dreadlock-like pony tail, but the hair inside wouldn't be able to move to form knots.
So I don't believe the bands to be of any great positive benefit... however there are negatives in that: they can slow the movement directly around them, they can rub against surrounding dreadlocks and break hairs, loose hairs can knot over the top of them and require them to be cut out and cheaper elastics have been known to degrade and fall apart into the hair.
Lazy Dreads so do you think just having elastics on the bottom would be a problem?
How long does it take you to grow dreadlocks as long as they are in your back combing vid from hair around 2"?
The Nerdy Badger The rate of hair growth differs from person to person - I'm told around 6" a year is about 'average', but it varies. When you start dreadlocks they will also shrink up some as they're maturing.
Dreadlocks are not an exact science, there's no exact time frame, everyone's hair is different, but ballpark tends to be about 1 year.
Hi Lazy Dreads,
Would you recommend me washing my dreadlocks with honemade shampoo? (mixture of baking soda, water, and essential oil for scent)
baking soda damages hair
Lookup ayurvedic haircare
I was thinking about getting dreadlocks and would it be easier washing them in a bath?
Nicole Martineau You can... but I personally probably wouldn't - rinsing them with the bath water means you'll... well... be rinsing them with bath water.
Question. I just got dreadlocks im about a month in now. How long do i have to wait before i can actually wash my dreads?
A month is more than long enough to wait... wash them whenever you want.