DIY DREADLOCKS - My TWIST & RIP Method Start to Finish

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  • Опубліковано 19 січ 2017
  • How I made my own dreadlocks DIY style from start to finish. From the type of hair I have, a look at the brick lay pattern I used, Twist and Rip method and also tips and tricks along the way!
    I hope you enjoy watching as I start my dread journey. Lot's more videos to come!
    Lots of love and positive energy to everyone this New Year!
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    BenSound: AcousticBreeze www.BenSound.com
    Jens East: Running (ft. Elske)
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  • @REZNAP
    @REZNAP 4 роки тому +12

    5 1/2 years ago I helped twist/rip my wife's hair into dreads... it took 10 hours! Respect!

  • @mellowEsko
    @mellowEsko Рік тому

    Thank you so much for taking the time to talk about all of the little details of the process!! This is exactly the video I was looking for.

  • @GJStone-tf7vl
    @GJStone-tf7vl 7 років тому +22

    good luck. hope the journey is fun, humorous and enjoyable. locs are beautiful!

    • @MerridethHawk
      @MerridethHawk  7 років тому

      Thank you so much! I certainly am having fun with it :)

  • @simplysara8212
    @simplysara8212 Рік тому

    This is very helpful! I think the palm rolling is the piece I was missing! Thank you so much!

  • @bellydancerofnorth
    @bellydancerofnorth 5 років тому +4

    I really appreciate that you made this video. I have the same hair type and thanks to you and your video I feel that I can do dreads and have it genuinely work for my hair type. Thank you! :) You've made my day and can hardly wait to start my deadlock journey! Thanks for giving me hope with a smile and your awesome information. Your locks are gorgeous!

  • @sebastienhahn_tk5171
    @sebastienhahn_tk5171 4 роки тому +2

    The best looking dreads I've seen yet...

  • @HollarMoonMountain
    @HollarMoonMountain 2 роки тому

    Finally! Someone with the same game plan as me with their dreads. I swist/rip. Don’t plan to crochet or do maintenance. I plan on ash,dry separate and palm roll..decorate and enjoy.I’m entering week 3.

  • @jenniferarchie6309
    @jenniferarchie6309 4 роки тому

    love your video! Feel so much better about my own journey since I found you!

  • @Devante_L
    @Devante_L 5 років тому +3

    I’m about to start my journey with locs and I can’t wait. My mom is starting as well :)

  • @ashleighvinson5801
    @ashleighvinson5801 4 роки тому

    I'm so happy And excited I found you!!!! I have searched And search for someone with my hair type. And being able to follow you easily. I can't wait to start mine 😍

  • @WanderingPoppy
    @WanderingPoppy 7 років тому +2

    Yay what fun! Enjoy your journey. Look forward to seeing more from you. Subbed!

  • @ashleighvinson5801
    @ashleighvinson5801 4 роки тому +1

    Looks beautiful :)
    I'm so excited to start mine.
    :D

  • @clintpillay1341
    @clintpillay1341 7 років тому +2

    wow great video and great dreads. very informative and simplified to understand each step. thank you so much.

    • @MerridethHawk
      @MerridethHawk  7 років тому

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! :)

  • @jessijeevan1011
    @jessijeevan1011 4 роки тому

    nice explanation.really sweet of you.

  • @naenae6715
    @naenae6715 5 років тому

    You did an awesome job. I’m trying to do this now. I have my back and one row on each side done. I can’t get anyone to help me section it!!

  • @LilPaypay24
    @LilPaypay24 5 років тому

    This was so informative and I have a similar hair type and length. From your latest video it looks like your hair has been coming along great! You seem super cool, subscribed :)

  • @beautyschooldropout1972
    @beautyschooldropout1972 5 років тому

    Awesome video I love learning more about dreads

  • @fatherwilliam
    @fatherwilliam 3 роки тому

    these are the best straight hair dreads ive ever seen

  • @RoseAnella
    @RoseAnella 5 років тому

    this is the best video on here! and ive looked at a lot haha, im trying this today on myself, thank you :)

    • @MerridethHawk
      @MerridethHawk  5 років тому

      So glad to hear it! Let me know how it goes💕

  • @coolnespeeps
    @coolnespeeps 5 років тому +5

    how long did it take it to look that way? they look great!

  • @jadeeendicott9107
    @jadeeendicott9107 6 років тому +3

    They make u look so much younger and they're so pretty!

  • @loniotero9959
    @loniotero9959 4 роки тому

    I love your locs! I like how thin they are! Would love an update of what they look like now or if you even still have them!

    • @loniotero9959
      @loniotero9959 4 роки тому

      Nvm! Just saw your update video! Lol

  • @nezlunatika3853
    @nezlunatika3853 4 роки тому +5

    That's not a 2c - 3a hair type.
    But a 2a - 2b hair type, just like mine, but mine is just black and fuller.
    I am soon getting dreads as well.

  • @kNINER-tj6mq
    @kNINER-tj6mq 5 років тому +7

    I started yesterday with the twist and rip method after thinking it over for a week. I love your dreads. I used the triangle sectioning which I really like and I am about 75% through my head. I just have the crown left. Please update on your journey any useful tips and your struggles this far.

    • @ashleighvinson5801
      @ashleighvinson5801 4 роки тому

      Hmm never hear of triangle method.

    • @kNINER-tj6mq
      @kNINER-tj6mq 4 роки тому +1

      @@ashleighvinson5801 i really liked the triangle parts. Theres a grid on pinterest that shows how to part them. I did mine a bit smaller than the grid and had 69 dreads total. I ended up splitting 2 and had 72 dreads. Unfortunately, i combed them out in september but im back again ready to restart the journey tomorrow. once i install them i palm roll the whole dread and continue palm rolling once a week on wash day to keep up on new growth. I like my dreadlocks to be neat and clean with the cylinder shape. Im used to starting out palm rolling but i have relaxed hair so it wont hold the palm roll which is why i used the twist and rip method.

  • @abdal_0733
    @abdal_0733 5 років тому

    Nice vid

  • @Courtney-ew8nf
    @Courtney-ew8nf 4 роки тому +2

    I didn't use rubber bands. My hair type is fine and thin. Lost length with twist and rip. Palm rolled. I have washed my hair. And my hair dreaded just fine just cause I have naturally curly tangley hair

  • @theresamelliott9196
    @theresamelliott9196 7 років тому +2

    you did a great job! they look awesome!! my hair keeps falling out of the dreads at the moment....when i wash them they get loose but its all part of the process😊

    • @MerridethHawk
      @MerridethHawk  7 років тому

      Thanks so much for the support!! I just checked yours too, they look great! it is definitely a process, right?! Are you free forming or did you backcomb or rip & twist to start with? It looks like we have very similar hair. . .I have washed mine 2 times so far and they are staying pretty tight but the roots are getting loose and lots of fuzzies! Luvin' it so far though :)

    • @theresamelliott9196
      @theresamelliott9196 7 років тому +1

      Merrideth Hawk Thank you so much! i did twist and rip and some backcome. i agree i think we have very similar hair..i wish mine were longer...its hard to get short hair to stay dreaded! keep the videos comming beautiful!!!!

    • @MerridethHawk
      @MerridethHawk  7 років тому

      Likewise!! and thanks again! :)

  • @jenniferfielding5542
    @jenniferfielding5542 3 роки тому

    I am curious how your dreads turned out, and your health.

  • @chelseysullivan2345
    @chelseysullivan2345 5 років тому

    How many hours per day did you do it?

  • @dark-thoughts
    @dark-thoughts 6 років тому +1

    I have straight hair and did twist n rip method. My dreads are very loose and flat (3 days old) should they be tight when I start them? I tried fixing them with a crochet hook but it doesn't really work because they're basically just messy/frizzy looking braids. Should I start over and do them tighter? Or will they knot up eventually? I'm so confused as to what they should be like to start with..

    • @Little_ghost00
      @Little_ghost00 4 роки тому

      Litz i know your answer is a year old and the original post is already two years old, but I’m sooo happy you answered it!

  • @christinabiggers2761
    @christinabiggers2761 2 роки тому

    I think they look great how do they look now update please 🙏

  • @reddrawslive
    @reddrawslive 5 років тому

    Haha I just gave myself a dreadlock and now I wanna take it out😂

  • @MM-ss9yd
    @MM-ss9yd 4 роки тому +1

    When i was doing twist a rip i was rolling it so fast that i started to smell the smell of burnt hair lol.

  • @MerridethHawk
    @MerridethHawk  7 років тому

    Thanks to everyone for watching!! More videos to come on my dreads and other fun stuff so don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel! ❤😆❤

  • @alexisalvarado6053
    @alexisalvarado6053 3 роки тому

    Did this work for a while? Did it hurt your hair?

  • @fattiepattie5247
    @fattiepattie5247 3 роки тому

    So while you were dreading your hair you didn't wash your hair at all?

  • @MM-ss9yd
    @MM-ss9yd 4 роки тому +1

    I am 13 and just go a few dreads in. They did not go to the root that well. can the root dread up naturally?

  • @tomdeheide8180
    @tomdeheide8180 6 років тому +1

    Nerrrrrrrrrvioussssssss

    • @MerridethHawk
      @MerridethHawk  6 років тому

      Tom Deheide ?? not sure whachya mean

  • @shayt1979
    @shayt1979 5 років тому

    Where are u located

  • @LeanneRuth
    @LeanneRuth 4 роки тому +1

    The last inch of my hair won’t dread! I’m probably going to just cut it

    • @layniemitchell5412
      @layniemitchell5412 3 роки тому +1

      You can take the hair at the bottom and make it a loop with the middle to end of the straight hair against the dread then take the loop and rub it against the palm of your hand for a while and it should start to knot up and then you can crotchet the rest into your dread if that makes any sense it's kinda hard to explain, I'm sure there's videos on the technique for finishing the ends.

  • @loissummers86
    @loissummers86 7 років тому +1

    They look great girl! Looking forward to seeing how they develop :) your hair before you put them in looked a lot like mine before I did my dreadlocks! I'm a new subscriber :D would love if you would check out my channel and maybe sub back :) xx

    • @MerridethHawk
      @MerridethHawk  7 років тому +1

      Thank you so much! It is always nice to hear. . . luvin' your channel as well. Vegan & dreadlocks, how can you go wrong with that?!! :) subbed as well, I love sharing and supporting -cheers!

  • @childofwinter5818
    @childofwinter5818 5 років тому +2

    that aint no thick hair :)

    • @MerridethHawk
      @MerridethHawk  5 років тому +4

      You would know by watching a video? I'd think I'm a better judge considering it's on my head.😊 Thanks for watching tho!💕

  • @LeoDi4ever
    @LeoDi4ever 3 роки тому +1

    I can’t get over that fact you think you have really thick hair💀