How to make Dreadlocks
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- I show my method of putting in dreadlocks and the immediate clean/neat look it gives as well as locking them tight.
I am using a 0.60 mm crochet hook made by clover. I recommend the loc sculpta by dreadheadhq or a 0.60 or 0.50 size crochet hook by clover.
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This is one of the best tutorials I’ve found for this type of dreadlocks and I’ve been searching UA-cam for over a year ❤️
People and their opinions! Locs, dreds, braids a hair cut, a perm, hair color or whatever you choose is all about personal choice. Its their body, their decision. For the people with the negative opinions, you don't like dreds, dont get any, simple as that!
Preach!!
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Natalie Brooks Thank your, i just got told by my sister it wouldnt look good with me cuz im Mexican but, you motivated me again.
great work! locs are universal. every culture has ancestors who wore locs. you did amazing.
I agree! And thank you very much 🙏
+ColinsDreads777 you are very welcome 😊
This is prob one of the best tutorials I've found. Colin knows what he's talking about. he was able to give lots of good tips even for people with that curly latina hair.
I've been searching for days for a great crochet dreadlock video and this is the clearest, most explanatory video I've seen. You've helped me very much! Thanks a million!
Not gonna lie this the best I've seen, I see some use the the crotchet hook and making loops but this way more simple and no space thanks
This is amazing!! as a professional I appreciate you and Im glad you have shared
Thank you for posting :) I'm glad I could help!
ColinsDreads777 hey man where are you located ? could you start my dreads ?? I'll pay you whatever you want man I really want ant mine to look like that .. those are the best starter locs I've ever seen!!
Do u think this will work with polyneisian hair
As a natural hair black woman, I've never heard a white guy use the term shrinkage lol. No offense. This video is actually pretty helpful, I'm investing in this crochet tool.
My boys have dreads and I've order mines on eBay and I think it's better than palm rolling
Been through 100 tutorial videos but only understood you thankyou so much bro👍
My mom's best friend who I refer to as my aunt is Hawaiian and she let her daughter get dreads. She gets her skin tone more from her dad who's white. Frankly I think she looks great with dreadlocks.
It doesn't matter what hairstyle you have our where it originates from. If you like it, then like it. It shouldn't matter what skin color you are. It's 2016 and people are still acting like stubborn children who don't want to share their toys. Grow up already! If a white, black, pink, red, orange, green, blue, yellow, indigo, purple, grey or even transparent person wants to do any specific hairstyle, then they can. Why? Because at the end of the day the only person who's opinion on it matters is the person with the hairstyle themselves.
And this is coming from a black girl who has natural dark brown curly hair. I don't specifically like wearing it curly so I straighten it. Does it matter? Not really. Hair is hair no matter what you do with it. Just like people are people no matter what they look like, how they speak, where they come from, what they believe, or how they decide to live their lives. Why can't people learn to open their eyes to the fact that the only thing that separates people from each other is in fact people themselves.
+alphabet boi stfu skank!
+Marly Bud Wow you're calling a 16 year old girl you don't even know a bitch because she says to accept people for who the are? How sick. Also, I don't care if white people put dreads in their hair. I don't care if black people have dreads in their hair. Why, because it doesn't matter.
And, @alphabet boi are you serious? Nobody deserves to be disrespected in such away. You should be ashamed of yourself. Ya know, my parents always taught me that god see's everything. You won't live forever and when it's your time(God forbid) is that something you'd be proud to say you called someone?
Paula Deen you eat butter. if anyone's a skank it's you
Marly Bud First I'm not white, scroll up and read I'm black. And do you think I don't feel some type of way when white people say and do racist shit? Like crossing the street when they see my brothers and their friends, or following us in stores, or commenting on our hair every chance they get, or maybe when they automatically assume I love watermelon and chicken. (hate watermelon, love chicken-just saying) Anyway most white people are racist. Keyword, White. Other ethnicities normally aren't that racist. As minority I'm playing my part, I'm not gonna be a racist bitch just because some white people are toward me. So I'm going to smile and not give a fuck if a white person has dreads not because I'm standing up for white people but because I'm standing up for what I wish our world was like. I wish my sisters could wear weave and not be called out on trying to be white when instead they just like they way it looks. I wish my brothers could walk down the street in groups without "looking suspicious" or being stopped by officers and questioned on what they're doing. It's called practicing what you preach. If I want these things from others then I have to give it to others. If I want you to accept me, then I'll accept you. Just likeI want my hair straight, he wants dreads. I call it give and take.
Marly Bud what if a person be half white half black or half Asian half black with dreads? How come solids can never accept people for who they be? it shouldn't matter especially wit more mixed coming in to play and feel forced to choose sides
👐🏽 best technique I’ve seen to start a dread. Been wanting to dread my wife’s hair and been a little skeptical to do it because I tried doing a lock in a part of her head and it looked good except for the root and by ur technique I feel more comfortable dreading her hair and her hair loooking good thanks
Those are excellent dreads.
Thanks
ColinsDreads777 are you near central PA? I need you to hook me up. Trying to do high top locks like these. Edwinm832@gmail.com
I know this video is old but thank you so much for making it. Giving my boyfriend dreads and your video has been by far the most helpful
dreads are basically knots, anyone can have knots in their hair regardless of race
@Kansas City Star' The Comedian are u black
@Kansas City Star' The Comedian its literally a hairstyle so calm down
Cyuby ITS A HAIRSTYLE THAT JAS CULTURE BEHIND IT, don’t just sit there and tell someone it’s just a hairstyle
@@kaka-kawaiineko274 its literally dreaded hair, every type of hair starts to dread if you dont brush it
Cyuby I will not, this is culture appropriation
I'm so glad I found a video of someone else using this method,,,this is how I've done mine and was wondering if I did it wrong
Shit the white boy doin the dreads looks better than a lot of blk people with dreads and I'm Blk keep up the good work brother
Haha well thanks for compliment man, I appreciate it!! 👍🙏🙏
Yeah, this is the neatest set of straight hair locs that I've seen thus far. It seems to take a lot of work to do them, but the end results were really nice. But I must say, my locs look pretty swell and I'm black lol *rubs hand through locs
I wish I knew this method from the beginning. I've had mine about 3 months now and did this last night. They look a lot more like dreads now. Thanks man.
to everyone claiming cultural appropriation, dreadlocks are not an exclusively 'black' thing. Yes there is a lot of shaming and being called dirty but claiming it's somehow stealing is rediculous. All types of hair will dreadlock over time if not brushed. The Vikings and the Celts wore their hair dreaded right along with people all over the world.
besides, if you're angry because they're doing something you got told off for...well now you're doing the exact same thing.
Michaela Bedoukian i've had to tell that to many people on these sort of youtube videos, just gets annoying and repetitive ):
Dark Vèdar Indians had dreads longgg before Rastas.
Vikings my ass dreads are a black thing and YOU KNOW IT! Having pointed out the obvious, this white knows his craft. Dude is excellent at what he does. Yes blacks girls try and copy white girls hair too. Do it....fine. But then attempting to original own a style is embarrassing so stop. Doesn't bother me seeing white people with dreads. Very FEW white folk however will dare try to make it an original hair statement since after all IT IS A BLACK THING. Now ROCK ON white boy. Do that. Peace.
These are honestly some of the nicest and cleanest looking dreads I've ever seen on straight hair, for once they aren't a horrible matted mess
I think everyone forgets Vikings and Scotts wore dreadlocks as well.
Haha yeah apparently
Negative.. that was oily, nasty, dirty matted hair from not bathing/washing. U tried it..Nothing spiritual about matted fur.
13ella Morte No they Copied African tribes . Humanity started in Africa Vikings and White people actually came to Africa to to invade . They got ideas from Black Africans . Also Black people dominated Dreads so it’s they culture . Just like da NBA a white mans sport once but dominated it it’s all black now and there nothang wrong wit dat at all .
13ella Morte Hate to break yo bubble but Vikings had braids . Dreads caused naturally from kinky hair type . Some Vikings and white people had dreads And that was cause they would bathe 😂😂😂 BlCk people hair and Latino hair ( since they mixed wit black and other things ) , Locks up too . Latinos They is mixed so they hair locks up too to a certain degree naturally if they don’t comb it . White people if they don’t comb they hairs it’s different , they hair locks up but it takes forever . Latinos and blacks hair locks up faster quicker and even mixed people and da other mixed people aka Latinos lol. they got da thick thick somewhat maybe kinky and frizzy ... but Full Black people hair locks up like dat fast an easily . Anybody with thick hair very Extrnely thick hair or curly or thick frizzy thick Hair can dread . naturally . Latinos squally got dat hair type even wavy hair Latinos got thick hair somewhat a curl dat shit can lock up too Thick thick hair naturally DREADS UP . Something you white people dont understand
13ella Morte sometimes you white peoples REALLY don’t understand cause you ain’t our culture or don’t wanna bother to learn our culture or expose yo self to us .. but you lissen to our music an borrow parts of our culture lol...
For white persons type textured hair you are the best stylist I've ever seen for dreads hands down they look very close to the African American locks
so when do you remove the elastic bands?
The girl that did my hair said 3 mo cus its training the hair to stay in their sections.
You dont even need the bands. If anything the bands make it more difficult for the roots to lock because it stays narrow and flimsy under the band. They're mainly used just for sectioning and you remove the band as you do each dread.
@@itsyagirlindica3505 at most you would only want the elastics in until the dreads are done being formed. You don't want them in during the maturing process because hairs that can't move, cant lock up like they need to
@@tantriumn3636 Yeah. actually I don't have rubber bands in my hair it's nylon string I think and she wrapped it super tight. I'm gona message her and ask if I should take em out yet. I actually like how it looks at the moment but I feel like I should prob take them out.
I no longer use rubber bands or anything else when I start dreads. They’re not necessary
Looked around for other vids. Best one i've seen yet and the exact style of dreads I want. When I start these bad boys im showing whoever does them this vid and once I make a youtube vid of mine im gonna share this vid. lol thanks again Colin.
Okay..okay. Ya'll might can wear dreads but can you rock a fro? Lol
Master the art of a natural fro, bruh, lemme see. 😂
Angie is Awesome lol! I’m pretty sure I could never do a fro. Would be sweet though.
ColinsDreads777 😂
Damn! I get it! You explained and demonstrated it better than all the others I've watched! Thank You!
Nice vid.... So if we're trying to be like black people by dreading our hair, are black people trying to be white by having bleach blonde hair?
Now doesn't that just sound ignorant? I think so!
Don't be so ignorant people.
One love.... Says it best.
white people aren't the only people with blonde hair lol
+Legend Onyx Taco and black people aren't the only ones with dreadlocks... But this isn't the video for this discussion really.
Do you see black people with natural bleach blonde hair? no.. whites are a huge majority of the "blonde" hair people..
DreadlockedBusa THANKS I WAS WAITING FOR A COMMENT LIKE THAT
Some White people copy black people trying to get locks but they don't look good
Both of your guys' dreads look great!
Where are u located?? And how much do u charge
Dallas, tx. And prob somewhere around 500 to start them. And about 30 an hour for maintenance. Although for anyone else reading this. The prices change depending on hair length and texture.
what do you mean? This takes a lot of time & skill.
this takes along to to do on straight hair. I have one girl with hair that was to the middle of her back and did a twist and rip and crochet and it took me 50 hours to make them and they were $700. Time is money.
it depends on the size of the locks if its pam rolled locks or interlocking locks
Is the process favourable for short hair?
I watched this video because I was curious to know how they make them and this was posted on my birthday! ;)
Haha that's awesome! Well jelly birthday jenks!
+ColinsDreads777 Haha.... my birthday was ages ago lol
I'm Latino and I want to get dreads
I'm asian and white too! And i'm gonna get dreads but my hair is too short atm, currently growing it out
Jose Martinez did you ever get dreads yet? And also how did you get them? Because my family is all black but my brother has Lil pump type hair while I have nappy ass hair and idk how to dreadlock his hair
Jose Martinez is hard to find someone the work on any type of hair , but l know someone on h town if u want the number ok
Me too. Lol
Jose Martinez mam ... Go to dreads they r cool af ... Lil pump Is lationo too and he looks with dreads well :))
I love this video! I've tried alot of different stuff never worked. This video Is the first time I have successful dreds
I feel that is cheating the journey but it is fascinating but cheating in the journey skipping over mouths of knowledge and killing the experience you learn about your hair but yet still amazing
The knowledge that one has gain is not cheating. He's just knowledgeable of how to manipulate the texture of the hair. I'm thanks for how he explain about the procedure & skills. There's some African American that would over tax you & tell you contrary to what he was just explaining.
Luis Bernardez i understand but doing this bru but you skipping stages that gives you the knowledge not no one else having the knowledge and you pay them to me its like letting someone do your homework and you not knowing anything people growing dreads ask me questions about my journey and get advice from me this guy getting his hair done can't give any advice to anyone cause he doesn't know the stages but people can do what they want and they do its like a baby walking instead of crawling
+Tony Williams I see where your coming from. But you gotta remember that not everyone has them for the same reasons! You know what I mean? Oh and also, my friend Kegan here in this video was able to go along his dread journey and still experience shorter dreads and had the experience to watch them grow.
+Tony Williams It's not cheating, just a different method!
9856359 you right its a cheating method but hey people can do wut they want its jus my opinion i been through the journey i earn my i give give advice
What a awesome video I am starting my dreads and I have watched hundreds of videos. This is the first that actually went into detail about how to use the crochet hook. Very Informative thanks alot!!! I am doing mine all by myself so it is taking a long time I also have hair past my waist so finding your video was awesome!!
Im white and i want dreads tf 😂😂 its not just for one group of people damn
Go for it girl..😊
And which culture do you think started them? because Egyptians date dreads back into BC ... and a lot of Nordic and Viking tribes had dreads because their hair naturally did it ....so please tell me the "meaning of dreads" and don't use rasta because in the words of the MANY rasta's I know and a personal fav song...Don't haffi dread to be rasta this is not a dreadlock thing
Don't let skin colour hold u back go for it🌺😊
Troxio black is a lazy term it basically means mutt . Most if not all the black people in America are mixed with various other races but wouldn't know because the stamp "afro American" or "African American" has been stamped on any dark skinned person with kinky hair. If you ever paid attention to the facial features of African Americans? They all have different features not commonly present on their African counter parts. For example actor will Smith is what you would call "black" but he looks more Arabic or Moroccan. I'm sure if he traced his roots like any other "black"person he'll find waaaaay more layers of culture hidden under that "black" term. If you think about it every ethnic group has a dark skin counter part..
SLOW MOTION PERFORMANCE tf?i If she wants dreads she can get them. Who are you to make her decisions?
Definitely the best crochet video I’ve seen, I think this explains why mine didn’t do so well. Ready to try again!!
Why everything always gotta be about race
Dreadlocks are for everyone. Enjoy them.
Iknowright.
@@shakiEntmtTv there in every culture too, some of them
I like your tutorial. You explained and got straight to the point also you showed us. Wonderful job. Thanks a bunch!
how about everyone just shut up and have whatever hair you freaking want! all these people calling racist or "cultural appropiation" give me a freaking break. get a life and stop trying to pick on people for tiny little insignificant things, like how they wear their hair!
Agreed 👌👊
Very Cool ...I am trying to learn to do that so when my roots grow I wont have to twist so much...great job
I knew I couldn't look at the comments without seeing arguments on whether or not white people should have dreadlocks at all...
which is stupid. why does it matter. People lost the whole background and spirituality of it all. It is now just a hairstyle. Anybody who wants it, can have it.
Hey this is so cool. Thank you so much for this video. You show more details than a majority of the videos I've seen on here. Thanks a mill!
that GUY is so cuteeeee
Thanks so much for this video. A first for me. I started my husband's locs 4 years ago and they are down to his butt...But with him being spanish the roots gets challenging. This is perfect!
so he's using that method to get the ethnic hair look??
niecy delancy lol no just dreads
niecy delancy You people are stealing White culture by using are Internet and using the white man phones. You sounds like a fucking moron.
Finally..I simple video that shows exactly how to do regrowth! Cheers!
So that's what that looks like. Mine were made the same way - they barely shrunk afterwards. Neat.
I can feeeeel the pull on the scalp *shiver*
LOL "don't spread lies to the world", I love that ;) So true. My dreadlocks are 8 years old, and I have no intention of parting with them, so I cannot answer the "combing out dreadlocks" question from personal experience. However, my girlfriend also had dreadlocks and chose to comb them out. Her hair was silky afterwards, and undamaged. No matter how old your locks are, if you use a great deal of hard-core conditioners, and leave it in, it'll take a long time to comb out the locks, but it works.
Please keep in mind people as a license stylist anyone of any race May where dreads, this young man does a good tutorial, however after so many years of wearing hair cannot Be untangled and must be cut. Keep up the good work.
Can you Do this again in current times? I enjoyed this video thank you.
thanks I just started my dreads doing it on my own and it's looking pretty good so far your videos help
Awesome video. The answer to joycesnaturalblends. I am an African American female and I started my dreads by backcombing. I did not have to do the knotting like ColinsDread777 I just backcombed them till it formed a ball and then palmrolled it gently with some gel. Our texture is kinky naturally and may not have to even do that part. But my hats off to you ColinsDread777 beautifully done. :-)
Best looking white dreads I’ve seen no cap
awesome method ive seen where people just back comb hair the thing is with that is that ur dread tends 2 stick up and not with this method it hangs down THANX DUDE IM DEFINITLY TRYING THIS METHOD NOW
someone at my school did a class on how to do dreads and it didn't work...she should have watched this video!! thanks for sharing!
Two handsome Men! Good job on the locks you two!
I love dreads no matter whose wearing them. Just as long as they're clean and neat. I especially love to see my brothers rock them. This may sound strange, but when I see a white person with dreads I immediately think they're friendly, lol. You seem really friendly. ☺
Oh and nice video. Those look great!
You did a great job! His "locs" looks great.
Very cool dude! Im gonna get dreads before i go to brazil for the soccerchampionships! And im gonna use your video too teach me thanks bro!
I have always had short hair im in my freshman year of college now and im starting to grow my hair out to get dreads. Great video man.
this looks like the best way to get dreads fast and look great thanks man
lov your deadlocks and tutorial, I have a client who is interested in deadlock. thank you
sweet! they have gotten better since i went at it with a crochet hook size 0.6mm and it is looking really good, i am just worried to do it to much, I dont want to un-lock hair that is already getting locked and tighter every day i can feel it
this is a delightfully informative video! thanks collin
yeah way! My mom likes my long "non dreaded" hair, but I'll definitely think about doing it after watching your video? If I do, I'll tell you if I'm bald or not. Haha.
Wow..... u did a wonderful job. I've had my locs for 2yrs and seeing your work, I'm so grateful that all we (I'm African American) had to do was either two strand twist, comb coil or braidloc method. Questions...how much does this cost, how often would he have to maintain the roots and will he be freeforming? Also, I only use essential oils and water to elimate buildup and wondering what products u use and if u ever have buildup issues? Thank you so much for sharing. All the best!
All I see is shit talkers sugar coating.
Yo, this was a bomb ass, epic, MUCH NEEDED video. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. And for making it short, sweet, and to the point. Just like it's easier for black peoples hair to dread, white peoples hair stays straight in the rain if you get my point. Who gives a fuck though?? damn! Appreciate the video.
My boyfriend is Mexican and wants me to do his dreads. I have done my brothers before but of course, their textures differ.
It's amazing learning a new technique and pretty awesome being able to say I am versatile with how I do it because I've learned in different textures. This video helped a ton. Thank you man!
Thanks bruh! Watched a ton of videos and this has been the most informative. Wish they had a feature so I could post a pic after I'm done~OneLove~💚💗💙✌🐢
This is great. I'm locking my biracial kids hair. The older one locked quickly with comb coils, however, my younger son's hair is very soft and fine and loose wavy curls that won't go or stay in comb coils. I didn't want to interlock, so I am going to try this method on his hair.
Yes this method should work well for ya. Maybe practice on a bit of fake hair first though.
wow.. thank you. my dreads are naturally done but if i should restart this gives me hope to retart quicker
@MizzKinkiii
not so loose that they move on their own or fall off. But you dont have to use rubberbands, they just help to keep the hair long enough for it to lock up a bit.
Thank you for the VERY DETAILED AWESOME VIDEO...... Dreadgang
hey this video is so detailed and you explain the process good but I wish you would post another video as detailed and specific as this one for the next stage
i need someone like this to do my dreads!! great videow
Yo you are a beast, those are the best dreads of ever seen on white hair, you should go into business i seen alot of white people with dreds but they way you doing them is legit!
DUDE I LOVE YOUR HAIR
Yes the size affect how thick they are in the long run, once they tighten up. Just think of how you want them to look from the front, then section them that way. Most people do the "brick" pattern rather than they "checkerboard" pattern.
@ampzmeter
Yeah you guys have them there, its called a crochet hook. The brand is Clover, you can get them online or at a craft store. But the most important thing is that you get one smaller than 1 mm (millimeter)
Nice job. I use other methods but this was very insightful. Thanks
Yep :D
ColinsDreads777 . .
It's up to you man! If you can wait, then wait as long as you can. If not, then you could start now, but be ready to look crazy for a couple months to a year. lol. But thats something we all have had to go through.
Great insight, I never thought of a technique like this before.
Nice job. They look nice.
you guys are so cute!and love your method.thanks a lot! :)
I have super thin hair and I just did my dreads and they turned out fine. I used the twist and rip message.
You did an amazing job keep up the good work
I just had my dreads started yesterday, I'm white and we used only backcombing and wax from knotty boy. My dreads are pretty wispy, could I use this crochet method on just my tips maybe?
Is there a reason you don't backcomb the entire length of the hair before you crochet it? I am trying to decide between using this method or another which combines fully backcombing and then crocheting. Advice? TIA, this vid is helpful and easy to see technique.
thanks for this video. very informative. I have a good friend who wants me to loc her daughter's hair (they are white). any recommendations for the right kind of crochet needle?
@hippigirlful
Well thanks! Yeah palmrolling will help keep the loose hairs up against the bodies of the dreads so they grab each other easier. Shrinking sucks, but its good! Depending how long your hair was when you dreaded it will determine how long it will shrink. Wash AT LEAST once a week. I wash 2 to 3 times a week.
Loove your method! Gonna try it now
thanks very good video, most just show then poking real fast and cant see how they hold the hook, I did rip and tear because I couldnt use the crochet hook, but they are pretty lose.is it to late to do the lose ones?
So awesome dreadlocks hair😊
after you created these dreds what is the maintenance you do with the new growth as it grows out?...they look awesome!!
So... when you just crochet undreaded hair it works (and is safe too)? I should look into this better... it looks like a very good dread, especially for the age!
Thats up to you! There are many different methods you can choose from to start them up.
Is the lock sculpta better than the crochet needles? Does the lock sculpta really not break hairs like they say? 1. Does crocheting break hair?
2.Was it easy to learn?
3.how did u learn to do it?
4.Would u recommend the crochet method?
5.What size crochet needle is best?
6.Does it leave holes in your dreads?
7. Is crocheting easy to do?
8. And does dreads stay stuck/locked like that once the crocheting is done? Basically I'm ask does your hair come back loose again after washing or does the cr
Thanks for the video! I have a client with this hair texture this week.
No problem! Glad I could help
haha i was like nooo don't go, i wanna watch you do the whole dread hahaha
Well it eliminates a lot of the shrinking process, which can either be a couple months or a couple years depending on how long your hair was when you locked it up. And when they are shrinking they are getting tighter.
thanks heeps man this has made my day, i had dread disaster lol and had to cut them out, not i want to di a few cute ones near my bangs and feel a heep more confident
Just saying if you did your dreads without wax( I don't know for sure if you used wax) then you can comb them out. It takes a while but there are videos on how to do it and your hair won't look completely shitty afterwards