This video is about eight years old as I respond to it. You just saved me around $30! I was thinking there had to be an cheaper way to do this and you just showed me how to! Thanks so much!!!
I just have to thank you for all these incredible videos. Where I live there are no resources for people with locs so I have to use the interwebz which isn't always helpful. Your videos have been the best! Much gratitude!
I started my Dreadlock journey my hair is really long to my butt. Its taking forever. However your videos are making it less painful besides the great tips it gives me something to do while I am starting the baby dreads!! Thanks
Awe thanks so much!! I need it lol I am so close to being done. I think my arms are going to fall off. Do you buy chance have a video on crocheting dreads? I feel like this would go much smoother if I already knew how to crochet.
I put a dab of (veg) hair dye in my salt spray to keep my hair tinted purple. The dye is VERY conditioning, so this is a sneaky way to maintain my colour and my knots :)
Salutations from Finland! First comment on your videos, I'm a recent subscriber. Really liking all the content, you're a funny cat! Have to try this spray sometime in the future. I used to have shoulder length(lower chest if pulled straight) extremely thick & curly hair. Looked like a 17th century court barrister's wig, not joking. Had long open hair for a decade, in January I seriously started considering dreads. After I found your channel and all the useful info bits & bobs on it, I got my dreads done in the twist & rip method about a month back. Before that I had been washing with a residue free ph-neutral shampoo bar (without conditioner ofc) for about a month as well. Got differently sized strands made into dreads on purpose, at home. Thinner on the top of my head & temples, thicker on the forehead & back, I like sleeping on my side. I want as natural a look(without the neglect method obv.) as I can get with zero chemicals. Maybe I'll post you a pic once they condense and shrink up a bit, already starting to knot up nicely thanks to my hairtype. Also I wanted to do some weird look with the loose paintbrush tips so I braided the thin bits at the end of each dread to prevent them from unfurling without a rubber band. Have removed the braids now, after their roots locked up. Thank you for an informative & entertaining channel!
Amazing videos! Super helpful for me. I went into the salon and got a dread perm (I know not your prefered choice). Your videoes have been amazing for helping me maintain my dreads and avoid A LOT of things I was thinking of doing that would have been detrimental to my dreads. At least my salon told me to avoid wax like the plague and to stick to only water soluble solutions :) Keep up the awesome videos and I look forward to being entertained and educated by your future posts!
When my dreads were young, I would spray sea salt on the lengths every night before bed. It knotted like crazy while I was asleep! I never really washed it out on a regular basis, and they were fine. Maybe a little dry at times, but fine overall. But I also have very thick, resilient hair.
It's really going to depend on the hair and environment along with how strong the mix and how much is sprayed. Some people do run the risk of drying their hair out too much and so my advice is generally slow and steady to make it safe for all people.
This was really informative, thank you!... I've been using sea salt spray on my neglect method dreads, but I've been putting it on AFTER I washed my hair, and then leaving it in until my next hair wash (which is usually 3 days, to a week later, depending on my mood and how oily my hair is).
Putting it in right after a wash will mean that the salt can soak a little into the dread rather than just sit on the outside so you should see more noticeable results. It does however also obviously increase the risks so remember to keep an eye on it :)
My hairs only about 5 inches or so but i can't wait any longer lol im starten with my twist an rip an back combing today, should I spray an let it dry before I start? Or while I'm doing it Or after?
I started neglect method 2 days ago my hair is 2" long is it okay if i spray some of that magical sea salt regularly til it forms? Like everyday, after taking a shower?
So I have got 3 months old dreadlocks which have a lot of loose hair going around. I wash them every 3-5 days. I do some maintenance on them but there is always hair coming out of the dreadlocks after a few weeks. I think this is normal. If I were to spray some of this sea salt water mix, should that be before or after washing them? for how long should I leave the mix on the dreadlocks? and should I try and fix the dreadlocks (as in putting the lose hair back in with the crochet) before spraying the mix all over or after washing it out? Thanks :)
Sea salt will slightly dry out the hair and so make it more likely to tangle and knot. When you apply it and how long you leave it on for is up to you. It's not highly beneficial to leave it on for extended periods of time as it'll do it's job in only a short period of time... whereas if you leave it on for days you may find that the salt gets onto your scalp and causes irritation. I would recommend using it a short while before you wash your hair so that if you find it is not all that useful, at least it is going to get washed out soon. Once you are comfortable with how it works and the effect it has on your hair, you will be able to decide for yourself when is best to use it.
On the topic of oversaturating dreadlocks with salt. I go to the sea often and I was wondering if not rinsing dreadlocks after a swim for an extended period of time could cause damage.
Hey, me again. HA. I'm lucky to live by the sea, can I just go down there once in a while and go down and dip my hair in the water? How often? Your videos are amazing thank you.
If you have extensions is préférable to wait 3 months for spray see salt because its too much moisture (water) and that can loose you extensions.That my expérience.Its preferable to use corn stach whit out water if you want keep it dry.Sorry 4 the bad english im french.
I'm just now in the process of just growing my hair out and I have been using a tea tree shampoo but my head has started to become itchy. Any helpful tips I seen where you said that you should build up to washing your hair once a week. Where you said wash your hair 1 day wait a day wash your hAir again wait 2 days wash your hair then wait three days I'm waiting on my 4 th day now and dealing with itchy scalp was wondering if you had a helpful tips thanks
So i started my dreads and honestly broke alot of hair now i have a few that are thin at the roots already.. If i leave it alone will they fixk themselves since i started not even at the beginning of this month?
Hey man. Love the videos. Just wondering if you'd recommend any type of root maintenance for young dreads? I've had partial dreads for about a year but I finally went full dreadheadabout 3 weeks ago and there are a few dreads made from super soft baby hair at the nape of my neck; the roots are undreaded for about an inch or two and they seem to be locking super slowly compared to the rest. Any suggestions?? Cheers
beehugmachine I don't personally recommend working on the roots if it can be avoided, it's all too easy to feel like you're helping them but actually be interrupting them.
I want to start getting dread but I don't know where to. I'm wondering what kind of maintenance is necessary and how to keep away dandruff and to keep knots. Especially what kind of shampoo to use of at all.
Andre Lewis The only maintenance that is truly necessary is washing, drying and separating. To keep dandruff away you need to find a shampoo that works well to balance your head/scalp etc - the same as when you're dealing with dandruff in normal hair. Shampoo choice can be a little complex as different people's heads have different needs - you will need to 'audition' different shampoos until you find the one that works for you and the dreadlocks. ua-cam.com/video/g35MhTn6pPo/v-deo.html
I just washed my baby dreads a day or two ago. I just today bought the sea salt and the spray bottle to make to solution. I'm excited to make it and use it. Should I hold of for another day or is it ok to use it right away. My dreads are about 5 mos along (t&r), I THINK.
+hailey If it's feeling dried out even while freshly washed then I would probably look to try out different shampoos to find one more compatible with your scalp/skin.
I straightned my hair about every day with some acceptions for about 7 months now, I never used anything to not really damage my hair with the straightner, im not sure if its damaged to much from the heat, or if should be ok to use the spray, should I use it or not? and im from Michigan so I don't know if the heat Humidity will affect it either, my dreds are only maybe 2 days old I havnt washed yet and didn't wanna use the spray until the day I was
Hey man I'm new with dread. I twist n rip about a month ago. I do live a few blocks away from the beach, how long should I swim in the ocean? A good while or just getting them wet with sea water will be enough? Thanks dude!
oh sweet b/c ive been swimming in the ocean like no ones business and i was wondering if it would mess up my dreads since i havent even washed them since i made them
One of my dreads is about to fall apart. I've only had them for about a week. What should I do about it? I'm worried it's gonna fall out so if you have any ideas of what to do it'd be nice. Thank you!
Hi LD! Question: is it okay to throw in some vanilla extract into the salt spray mixture? My dreads are about 1 month old and in the rebellious stages (sticking out, fuzzing and un-fuzzing, etc). I want to use the salt spray mix but I want to throw a bit of sweetness in there. Thanks!
MissesD123 I know of putting vanilla essential oil into the mix... which I suppose has vanilla extract in it... but I don't know about putting straight up vanilla extract (the cooking ingredient) in there.
I have decided I am going to start dreadlocks. Are the "dread kits" really a neccesity (aside from the shampoo and comb) or can I use stuff I already own. also I have 6 inches of hair, and I want to keep some length when the start to shrink. what lenght should I let my hair grow to?
+Owen Hergel That really depends on your hair type and the way your hair has been sectioned, but generally you lose 10-20% of length after Backcombing (if that's the route you're going down) and then the amount of shrinkage varies from about 10-30%. It occurs over time as your hair is growing, so very often it will seem that your dreads are not growing longer at all. The truth is they are growing longer but shrinking at the same time so it looks like they are just getting wider instead of longer. I'm the same about length so I put some extensions in mine! If you'd rather let your hair grow more you could wear synth / wool dreads to satisfy your dready cravings in the meantime :) x
Hey, I have short hair, like 3.5in, and I can't wait to start mine, I'm looking for a wild, Bob Marley type look, A: would natural be good since my hair is short and not Mitch knotting needs to be done B: would this sea salt mixture help me since the short hair? And I realize its gonna be years before my dreads get to my desired look
Adapt Parkour You can start 'neglecting' your hair and allowing it to naturally knot at any length, but not much will happen until it grows out. Whether it's the method you should use can only be answered by you - the natural method is unique in both it's progression and it's results - for some it's exactly what they're looking for, for others not so much. If it is the method you're looking for, then there really is no substitute... if it's not the sort of thing you're looking for, but use it anyway due to convenience... well, you may regret it. Sea salt mix is used to dry out hair, making it more coarse and more likely to form new, tighter knots. It can be helpful in all methods, but it's not a magical effect, just slight - and should still only be used in moderation, as too dry is not wanted and too much salt can be irritating.
I got my dreads using t&r method about 5 months ago and haven't got them retwistwd and they have loose hairs. Is it recommended to get them retwisted or can I let them just do their thing ?
My dreads are almost a month old, i made a sea salt spray and im about to put in my hair. Do you need to dry them after you apply the spray? with a hairdryer? or just let them air dry? i just dont want mold.
Julia Flea Shouldn't need to worry about drying them because they really shouldn't get that wet... it of course is going to depend on how much you apply, but the dreadlocks will get damper walking in the rain. I don't think mold should be a worry in this situation.
I’m restarting my locs again and hate the ugly stage lol but it’s part of the locking process also love straight hair dreads they are amazing. Another note hate when people of color hate on literally anyone that’s not black when they have dreads that’s just me lol
liwesley dockins Well this is not so much a method as such, just a way to keep the hair slightly drier, should it require it. It'll therefore still work in hair that's shorter.
Agreed! It's not like I feel bad for that happening right now, I'm fine the way I look shaved anyway, the problem is I'd miss the chance to do dreads :/ my hair are already past my shoulders so I could give them a try but still :/
Die by the Sword-God Dude, you've posted the same comment on like 10 different videos.... when you post the same thing over and over ALL of them go into the spam folder. Your comments are also not straight comments - this one was posted in a reply to a 2 month old comment. One of your comments linked to a shampoo on amazon.. I've never used that shampoo, it was all in German? I can't comment on a shampoo I've not used, so I can't tell you whether it's appropriate... but that vast majority of store bought shampoos are not, they're not designed to be. You need a residue free shampoo that doesn't condition the hair, this is particularly important for freeform. The spray is applied as and when required. If the hair is already dry, then no, not every day. The shampoo I bought when I first started creating my dreadlocks was garbage and not something I'd recommend or repeat.
cory barbour A lot of it is all down to balance - you've got to balance the hair/head so that it's not too oily, but also not too dry. The main influence is usually the soap/shampoo used, different products will have different results. If the hair is clean, and cleaned regularly, but the hair is still too oily - or if it goes the other way and is too dry, then I would first look to try out different soaps/shampoos/
Antonia Burch You can try the sea salt if you want... but no, it does not lock instantly... it takes months for the hairs to move around and knot up to become fully locked - nothing that you apply to the hair is going to cause the hairs to instantly move into a locked position.
verhoren crighter Because blunted tips take longer to drain water and are therefore more prone to mold and lint problems - I also do not use or promote the use of hooks or needles... nor like how they look.
Lazy Dreads thats cool ... i get what ur saying .... i do admit my hair does take awhile on the tips .. but i guess i just perfer the way it looks better .. but its all up the the person .. also ... i agree .. when hair is first used with needles it looks a lil wonky .. but my hair looks basicly like urs ... but i also havnt used needles for over a year since im lazy and havent ordered new ones since i broke em .. but i respect ur comment .. i guess its the same way that i hate the way neglected dreads look or parted in the middle dreads .. cheers bro .. love the vids .
Weird question: Could I use, like bring home sea water and use that as a spray instead of making "sea salt spray". I mean I don't live that close to the ocean to just go swimming in every time I want.
Ashley Schäfing It's up to you, ocean salt water is great for locking up dreads, but there's always a chance that they can get loosened up when swimming with them while they're young. It's a choice you have to make yourself - when you're happy with them and confident they'll hold up, get in the sea!
You have to wait until the loose hairs get to the point where they can knot with each other and then they'll either knot into a neighbour dread or form their own.
You don't HAVE to wash out the spray the same day - it depends entirely on the person's hair and how much they use etc. However I would highly recommend washing the dreadlocks after swimming in the sea - you'll have a lot of salt not only on the outside, but soaked into the dread and you will likely become very irritating on the scalp and skin if you refrain from rinsing them off for extended periods of time.
I actually think the general feeling that they get if you don't wash them after swimming would lead you to wash them before the ill effect of the salt would. Swimming in the ocean is fun and good for the dreadlocks.... but when you get out, the hair definitely doesn't feel...uhm.. clean? at least in my experience they don't feel all that fresh or nice after a swim (they also smell like...ocean water) so I wash them right away.
Does scratching your head make your roots loose or somthing like that? My scalp been itching lately and my roots are loose what should i do? My roots are loose but like the middle part is all knotted up hard is this normal?
Jamil Bernabe Young dreadlocks are going to take some time to get used to, and they're going to be loose at the roots whether you itch the scalp or not.
I kno ur saying use this whenever the user feels it needs to be used but im just asking ur opinion....Do u think spraying the sea salt on ur locs once every two weeks would be ok?
This video is about eight years old as I respond to it. You just saved me around $30! I was thinking there had to be an cheaper way to do this and you just showed me how to! Thanks so much!!!
that saved my life. it forms my roots very quickly ! thank u
I know you have e already cut off your dreads but I feel very fortunate that I can still watch your videos 😉 awesome
Yes!! 🙌
I use sea salt spray and ocean salt shampoo on my dreads, works amazing!
I just have to thank you for all these incredible videos. Where I live there are no resources for people with locs so I have to use the interwebz which isn't always helpful. Your videos have been the best! Much gratitude!
I am trying to start my own dreads and your videos are very helpful thank you for what you do man
Yes, thank you!!!💖
for someone who has as username lazy dreads, you seem pretty bussy with dreads :)
I love how these type of channels have very positive comment sections. It is really refreshing.
hahahaha
I started my Dreadlock journey my hair is really long to my butt. Its taking forever. However your videos are making it less painful besides the great tips it gives me something to do while I am starting the baby dreads!! Thanks
+Jenn Gonzales Best of luck with your new dreads!
Awe thanks so much!! I need it lol I am so close to being done. I think my arms are going to fall off. Do you buy chance have a video on crocheting dreads? I feel like this would go much smoother if I already knew how to crochet.
“Your not creating a fish tank for fish to live in” lmfaooo 😂😂 this guy!
I'm from Buffalo New York and I must say that nothing feels quite like a fresh sea-salt spray and a long walk in the sun!
I put a dab of (veg) hair dye in my salt spray to keep my hair tinted purple. The dye is VERY conditioning, so this is a sneaky way to maintain my colour and my knots :)
Awesome idea, dread sister!!
Good information about the length of time to leave the salt water in your hair.
Salutations from Finland! First comment on your videos, I'm a recent subscriber. Really liking all the content, you're a funny cat!
Have to try this spray sometime in the future. I used to have shoulder length(lower chest if pulled straight) extremely thick & curly hair. Looked like a 17th century court barrister's wig, not joking. Had long open hair for a decade, in January I seriously started considering dreads.
After I found your channel and all the useful info bits & bobs on it, I got my dreads done in the twist & rip method about a month back. Before that I had been washing with a residue free ph-neutral shampoo bar (without conditioner ofc) for about a month as well. Got differently sized strands made into dreads on purpose, at home. Thinner on the top of my head & temples, thicker on the forehead & back, I like sleeping on my side. I want as natural a look(without the neglect method obv.) as I can get with zero chemicals. Maybe I'll post you a pic once they condense and shrink up a bit, already starting to knot up nicely thanks to my hairtype. Also I wanted to do some weird look with the loose paintbrush tips so I braided the thin bits at the end of each dread to prevent them from unfurling without a rubber band. Have removed the braids now, after their roots locked up.
Thank you for an informative & entertaining channel!
I just want to say thank you so much for making these videos. they've helped me so much!
Making mine now as I watch,thanks.
I love your vids! Very informative and helpful
Thank you for sharing your experience
4:10 you took a real mood swing lmao
Btw badass dreads man
I will definitely be trying this out! Thanks bunches!
I went ahead and so far the results are awesome! Will see more when the dry :). Actually just got out of shower. Left the spray on for about 40 min.
Thank you! I'm doing my first sea salt spray today! Sending good vibes!
What were your results?
Thanks man bc mine are a few weeks old and I was wondering if I did it everyday would that damage them or help them
Thank you for reminding me to have patience and that sea salt spray isn't an instant dread maker. I have to be scolded sometimes...
Amazing videos! Super helpful for me. I went into the salon and got a dread perm (I know not your prefered choice). Your videoes have been amazing for helping me maintain my dreads and avoid A LOT of things I was thinking of doing that would have been detrimental to my dreads.
At least my salon told me to avoid wax like the plague and to stick to only water soluble solutions :)
Keep up the awesome videos and I look forward to being entertained and educated by your future posts!
When my dreads were young, I would spray sea salt on the lengths every night before bed. It knotted like crazy while I was asleep! I never really washed it out on a regular basis, and they were fine. Maybe a little dry at times, but fine overall. But I also have very thick, resilient hair.
It's really going to depend on the hair and environment along with how strong the mix and how much is sprayed. Some people do run the risk of drying their hair out too much and so my advice is generally slow and steady to make it safe for all people.
You're not creating a fish tank for fish to live in. Lol
This was really informative, thank you!... I've been using sea salt spray on my neglect method dreads, but I've been putting it on AFTER I washed my hair, and then leaving it in until my next hair wash (which is usually 3 days, to a week later, depending on my mood and how oily my hair is).
Putting it in right after a wash will mean that the salt can soak a little into the dread rather than just sit on the outside so you should see more noticeable results. It does however also obviously increase the risks so remember to keep an eye on it :)
@@LazyDreads when you say risks do you mean like mold
I use a cooling spray for any irritation :) it's easy to come by if you know where to look. :) Your videos are very informative. Thanks :)
I'll wait before using this but thank you.
Awesome video
My hairs only about 5 inches or so but i can't wait any longer lol im starten with my twist an rip an back combing today, should I spray an let it dry before I start? Or while I'm doing it Or after?
When should i wash my hair after spraying this spray ?
I would like to have dreads my question is I get dandruff at my scalp how can I treat it?
4:15 soo concentrated
I started neglect method 2 days ago my hair is 2" long is it okay if i spray some of that magical sea salt regularly til it forms? Like everyday, after taking a shower?
So I have got 3 months old dreadlocks which have a lot of loose hair going around. I wash them every 3-5 days. I do some maintenance on them but there is always hair coming out of the dreadlocks after a few weeks. I think this is normal. If I were to spray some of this sea salt water mix, should that be before or after washing them? for how long should I leave the mix on the dreadlocks? and should I try and fix the dreadlocks (as in putting the lose hair back in with the crochet) before spraying the mix all over or after washing it out?
Thanks :)
Sea salt will slightly dry out the hair and so make it more likely to tangle and knot. When you apply it and how long you leave it on for is up to you. It's not highly beneficial to leave it on for extended periods of time as it'll do it's job in only a short period of time... whereas if you leave it on for days you may find that the salt gets onto your scalp and causes irritation. I would recommend using it a short while before you wash your hair so that if you find it is not all that useful, at least it is going to get washed out soon. Once you are comfortable with how it works and the effect it has on your hair, you will be able to decide for yourself when is best to use it.
Are you supposed to moisturize everyday and would this count as moisturizer.
On the topic of oversaturating dreadlocks with salt. I go to the sea often and I was wondering if not rinsing dreadlocks after a swim for an extended period of time could cause damage.
Hey, me again. HA.
I'm lucky to live by the sea, can I just go down there once in a while and go down and dip my hair in the water? How often?
Your videos are amazing thank you.
Lexi Coan Swim as and when you want. The swimming can help them but it's not a 100% necessary requirement, just something extra.
Best video yet. Thanks
If you have extensions is préférable to wait 3 months for spray see salt because its too much moisture (water) and that can loose you extensions.That my expérience.Its preferable to use corn stach whit out water if you want keep it dry.Sorry 4 the bad english im french.
Could I add a few drops of nag champa oil to the spray?
I'm just now in the process of just growing my hair out and I have been using a tea tree shampoo but my head has started to become itchy. Any helpful tips I seen where you said that you should build up to washing your hair once a week. Where you said wash your hair 1 day wait a day wash your hAir again wait 2 days wash your hair then wait three days I'm waiting on my 4 th day now and dealing with itchy scalp was wondering if you had a helpful tips thanks
It takes time for your head to get used to it even if you ease into it slowly.
always appreciated, great stuff lazydreads
So i started my dreads and honestly broke alot of hair now i have a few that are thin at the roots already.. If i leave it alone will they fixk themselves since i started not even at the beginning of this month?
Hey man. Love the videos. Just wondering if you'd recommend any type of root maintenance for young dreads? I've had partial dreads for about a year but I finally went full dreadheadabout 3 weeks ago and there are a few dreads made from super soft baby hair at the nape of my neck; the roots are undreaded for about an inch or two and they seem to be locking super slowly compared to the rest. Any suggestions??
Cheers
beehugmachine I don't personally recommend working on the roots if it can be avoided, it's all too easy to feel like you're helping them but actually be interrupting them.
cheers man, i'm going to leave em do their thing. may have to try the sea salt spray!
Thank you for this video :)
Do you do this after retwist?
Does it have to be sea salt used for cooking or can you use aquarium salt from the pet store?
Will you locs still get thick using this spray seeing as tho it tightens locs?
I want to start getting dread but I don't know where to. I'm wondering what kind of maintenance is necessary and how to keep away dandruff and to keep knots. Especially what kind of shampoo to use of at all.
Andre Lewis The only maintenance that is truly necessary is washing, drying and separating.
To keep dandruff away you need to find a shampoo that works well to balance your head/scalp etc - the same as when you're dealing with dandruff in normal hair.
Shampoo choice can be a little complex as different people's heads have different needs - you will need to 'audition' different shampoos until you find the one that works for you and the dreadlocks. ua-cam.com/video/g35MhTn6pPo/v-deo.html
Just started my dreadlocks. How long should I wait to go swimming?
thanks man
I just washed my baby dreads a day or two ago. I just today bought the sea salt and the spray bottle to make to solution. I'm excited to make it and use it. Should I hold of for another day or is it ok to use it right away. My dreads are about 5 mos along (t&r), I THINK.
It's up to you and how the pros & cons relate to your situation.
Question~ my scalp has been so dry since I have dreadlocks ? What would you recommend ?
+hailey If it's feeling dried out even while freshly washed then I would probably look to try out different shampoos to find one more compatible with your scalp/skin.
Thank you.
what if you Already start your dreads and spray the salt only one time in your hair will it Affect??
I straightned my hair about every day with some acceptions for about 7 months now, I never used anything to not really damage my hair with the straightner, im not sure if its damaged to much from the heat, or if should be ok to use the spray, should I use it or not? and im from Michigan so I don't know if the heat Humidity will affect it either, my dreds are only maybe 2 days old I havnt washed yet and didn't wanna use the spray until the day I was
Antonio dago When you feel the hair, if it feels soft - then you can use the spray... if it feels dry - then you don't need to use the spray.
Hey man I'm new with dread. I twist n rip about a month ago. I do live a few blocks away from the beach, how long should I swim in the ocean? A good while or just getting them wet with sea water will be enough? Thanks dude!
Swim in the ocean for as long as you want to swim in the ocean for :) I just wash them when you're done.
oh sweet b/c ive been swimming in the ocean like no ones business and i was wondering if it would mess up my dreads since i havent even washed them since i made them
+biblefreak777 Swimming in the ocean can be great for them :)
yay (:
One of my dreads is about to fall apart. I've only had them for about a week. What should I do about it? I'm worried it's gonna fall out so if you have any ideas of what to do it'd be nice. Thank you!
+Nick Jensen Young dreadlocks are going to be soft/loose/messy - it takes months and months for them to lock into rope-like-locks.
Hi LD! Question: is it okay to throw in some vanilla extract into the salt spray mixture?
My dreads are about 1 month old and in the rebellious stages (sticking out, fuzzing and un-fuzzing, etc). I want to use the salt spray mix but I want to throw a bit of sweetness in there. Thanks!
MissesD123 I know of putting vanilla essential oil into the mix... which I suppose has vanilla extract in it... but I don't know about putting straight up vanilla extract (the cooking ingredient) in there.
Thanks! The cooking ingredient has about 40% alcohol so maybe it would be good for drying the dreads but not great for the scalp. Thanks for replying!
I have decided I am going to start dreadlocks. Are the "dread kits" really a neccesity (aside from the shampoo and comb) or can I use stuff I already own. also I have 6 inches of hair, and I want to keep some length when the start to shrink. what lenght should I let my hair grow to?
Making dreads is easy, and if you can do that you can make extensions :) depending on what method you use anyway.
***** alright thanks! Also, how much length do you loose when your dreads start shrinking?
+Owen Hergel That really depends on your hair type and the way your hair has been sectioned, but generally you lose 10-20% of length after Backcombing (if that's the route you're going down) and then the amount of shrinkage varies from about 10-30%. It occurs over time as your hair is growing, so very often it will seem that your dreads are not growing longer at all. The truth is they are growing longer but shrinking at the same time so it looks like they are just getting wider instead of longer.
I'm the same about length so I put some extensions in mine! If you'd rather let your hair grow more you could wear synth / wool dreads to satisfy your dready cravings in the meantime :) x
+Owen Hergel I do believe there is a LazyDreads video on shrinkage and hair length etc aswell for more info!
Aight thanks
Hey, I have short hair, like 3.5in, and I can't wait to start mine, I'm looking for a wild, Bob Marley type look,
A: would natural be good since my hair is short and not Mitch knotting needs to be done
B: would this sea salt mixture help me since the short hair?
And I realize its gonna be years before my dreads get to my desired look
Adapt Parkour You can start 'neglecting' your hair and allowing it to naturally knot at any length, but not much will happen until it grows out. Whether it's the method you should use can only be answered by you - the natural method is unique in both it's progression and it's results - for some it's exactly what they're looking for, for others not so much. If it is the method you're looking for, then there really is no substitute... if it's not the sort of thing you're looking for, but use it anyway due to convenience... well, you may regret it.
Sea salt mix is used to dry out hair, making it more coarse and more likely to form new, tighter knots. It can be helpful in all methods, but it's not a magical effect, just slight - and should still only be used in moderation, as too dry is not wanted and too much salt can be irritating.
Hey, i am trying to make my dread by the neglecting/natural way, will this salt mixture help me ?
blackram223 It is used to make the hair drier and more coarse and therefore more likely to form knots.
New subbie here loved your info thanks a lot
YES! I'll be picking some seasalt up today :)!!!!!! HAHAHAHA. Congos, lumps and bumps, and loops are sprining up quite a bit :D
I got my dreads using t&r method about 5 months ago and haven't got them retwistwd and they have loose hairs. Is it recommended to get them retwisted or can I let them just do their thing ?
I like the messy look that's what I'm going for btw so would I just let them go without retwisting?
You remind me of Wilfred... or Jim Jefferies... and I mean that out of love :D
hi, My dreads is really dryed out and i want to make them less dryed out, do you got any tips that wont damage the dreads ?
Essential oils in a spray or a deep clean can help. You may also like to look for a slightly more moisturising soap.
Q should u use sea salt spray on new dreads
My dreads are eight months old and I love them but they are really frizzy alot and its upsetting. What do you recommend lazydreads? Please help :-)
honestly that's something that it does just wait it of or palm roll the frizz
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My dreads are almost a month old, i made a sea salt spray and im about to put in my hair. Do you need to dry them after you apply the spray? with a hairdryer? or just let them air dry? i just dont want mold.
Julia Flea Shouldn't need to worry about drying them because they really shouldn't get that wet... it of course is going to depend on how much you apply, but the dreadlocks will get damper walking in the rain. I don't think mold should be a worry in this situation.
Thank you!!!! :)
I’m restarting my locs again and hate the ugly stage lol but it’s part of the locking process also love straight hair dreads they are amazing. Another note hate when people of color hate on literally anyone that’s not black when they have dreads that’s just me lol
how do you feel about witch hazel?
The frizz is getting out of control and I’m just really struggling with my dreads and idk if I should brush them out or not 😭😭
Just wondering , I pray u answer but is it cool to do this method on mad short dreads . ???
liwesley dockins Well this is not so much a method as such, just a way to keep the hair slightly drier, should it require it. It'll therefore still work in hair that's shorter.
Any way to slow down baldness and get and maintain deards?
I have wavy hair past my shoulders(almost half my back) but started baldin on top/front :/
Hi Margalus! If I had a cure for baldness I'd be a very rich man! ^^
Agreed! It's not like I feel bad for that happening right now, I'm fine the way I look shaved anyway, the problem is I'd miss the chance to do dreads :/ my hair are already past my shoulders so I could give them a try but still :/
Definitely a difficult situation! You can always give them ago to save the regret.
That's what I'll do :) I can't keep them long cause I'm a biker anyway so they won't fit the helmet but still :P
Die by the Sword-God Dude, you've posted the same comment on like 10 different videos.... when you post the same thing over and over ALL of them go into the spam folder. Your comments are also not straight comments - this one was posted in a reply to a 2 month old comment.
One of your comments linked to a shampoo on amazon.. I've never used that shampoo, it was all in German? I can't comment on a shampoo I've not used, so I can't tell you whether it's appropriate... but that vast majority of store bought shampoos are not, they're not designed to be. You need a residue free shampoo that doesn't condition the hair, this is particularly important for freeform.
The spray is applied as and when required. If the hair is already dry, then no, not every day.
The shampoo I bought when I first started creating my dreadlocks was garbage and not something I'd recommend or repeat.
man you crack me up good vid
My hair is very oily and after 2months i still have comb coils..... Would you recommend this for oily hair?
cory barbour A lot of it is all down to balance - you've got to balance the hair/head so that it's not too oily, but also not too dry. The main influence is usually the soap/shampoo used, different products will have different results. If the hair is clean, and cleaned regularly, but the hair is still too oily - or if it goes the other way and is too dry, then I would first look to try out different soaps/shampoos/
I've had my dreads for about a month now. Should I start the sea salt solution or is it to early? Another thing does it lock up instantly?
Antonia Burch You can try the sea salt if you want... but no, it does not lock instantly... it takes months for the hairs to move around and knot up to become fully locked - nothing that you apply to the hair is going to cause the hairs to instantly move into a locked position.
Thanks alot
while starting your dreads did you use the sea salt spray for your dreads? ..
@ Lazy Dreads ... why did u choose not to put ends on ur dreads .. with a hook or whatnot .. just curious .. thanks bro
verhoren crighter Because blunted tips take longer to drain water and are therefore more prone to mold and lint problems - I also do not use or promote the use of hooks or needles... nor like how they look.
Lazy Dreads thats cool ... i get what ur saying .... i do admit my hair does take awhile on the tips .. but i guess i just perfer the way it looks better .. but its all up the the person .. also ... i agree .. when hair is first used with needles it looks a lil wonky .. but my hair looks basicly like urs ... but i also havnt used needles for over a year since im lazy and havent ordered new ones since i broke em .. but i respect ur comment .. i guess its the same way that i hate the way neglected dreads look or parted in the middle dreads .. cheers bro .. love the vids .
Can you use iodized salt
I need your help please
can I use Himalayan pink salt?
Weird question:
Could I use, like bring home sea water and use that as a spray instead of making "sea salt spray". I mean I don't live that close to the ocean to just go swimming in every time I want.
yes
I have quite new dreads. And i live 2 miles from the ocean. Is it already good for the dreads? I'd be released if i was able to swim again!
Ashley Schäfing It's up to you, ocean salt water is great for locking up dreads, but there's always a chance that they can get loosened up when swimming with them while they're young. It's a choice you have to make yourself - when you're happy with them and confident they'll hold up, get in the sea!
Doh, I should of read the comments on here before asking my question that's the same as this one!
What can I use if I don't have a spray
What is your opinion on using lemon juice instead of sea salt?
Kali Simmons I would only swap out for lemon juice in cases where you want to use the sun bleaching potential of the lemon juice.
My frizz is unmanaged how do I get rid of it I know the crochet works but what if there to knotted up for it to even go thru
You have to wait until the loose hairs get to the point where they can knot with each other and then they'll either knot into a neighbour dread or form their own.
Will pink salt work?
so can u use regular salt too?
I have a little question: il you swim in the sea, is it also necessary to wash out the salt the same day just as with the spray? thank you :)
You don't HAVE to wash out the spray the same day - it depends entirely on the person's hair and how much they use etc. However I would highly recommend washing the dreadlocks after swimming in the sea - you'll have a lot of salt not only on the outside, but soaked into the dread and you will likely become very irritating on the scalp and skin if you refrain from rinsing them off for extended periods of time.
Lazy Dreads
okay thank you very much! :)
I actually think the general feeling that they get if you don't wash them after swimming would lead you to wash them before the ill effect of the salt would. Swimming in the ocean is fun and good for the dreadlocks.... but when you get out, the hair definitely doesn't feel...uhm.. clean? at least in my experience they don't feel all that fresh or nice after a swim (they also smell like...ocean water) so I wash them right away.
"Spraying your sea salt spraaaayyyyyy" ahaha hilarious
Does scratching your head make your roots loose or somthing like that? My scalp been itching lately and my roots are loose what should i do? My roots are loose but like the middle part is all knotted up hard is this normal?
Jamil Bernabe Young dreadlocks are going to take some time to get used to, and they're going to be loose at the roots whether you itch the scalp or not.
how's your dreads doing?
I kno ur saying use this whenever the user feels it needs to be used but im just asking ur opinion....Do u think spraying the sea salt on ur locs once every two weeks would be ok?
once every two weeks is fine. keep your locs clean and free of heavy products.
How often do you spray it on your dreads?