EXACTLY ! I told my mom today I wanted to dread the rest of my hair (I currently have a few dreadies) and she said: "Nonono, vas a tener tu cabeza bien piojosa!" (Translation: You will have a head full of lice.)
Me: *scoff* What? That's not true! It's MY head anyways, I'll do what I want!" :3
dreads had another sinifigant value but today is only fashion. Fuck corporacy and the shit thats happening , i am awaiting for the day the dollar dies no more monetary shitstem
dreads are like a bonsai on your head. in the end, when theyre mature and youve shaped them to your ideal perfection, and been through your ups and downs (together), youll feel great about what youve made. an accomplishment.
hey. your video helps alot. i have been thinking about getting dreads but i am afraid that my hair mite be a little bit to thin. should that be an actual concern i have?
It depends on the type of thin. If it's sparse thin, like you don't have a lot, that can be a challenge, you'll have to make larger sections to compensate. If it's fine thin, as in each hair strand is small then you actually have an advantage, fine hair dreads easier than coarse hair.
i'm gonna get dreads, but first i gotta get longer hair...but my worst problem is: i got blond, curly hair and , as u mention in the vid, fluffs up.... that cinda sux :P
I followed the same instructions we have on the dreadheadhq website. I only used our products and the techniques we have on the site. I did 1/2" sections but I would recommend 3/4". They will look very similar and the maintenance will be even easier :)
My hair is 12 inches long,its undreaded,but I want dreadlocks SOOO BADLY! But what keeps me from getting them is length.I want my hair to be 20 inches long,so Im half way there,but Im afraid that If I dread my hair now,my hair will take twice as long for it to reach the 20 inch mark because my hair will be dreaded.Some one said that hair grows at the same speed even if its dreadlocked.But some people say that hair growth slows down because of the dreads.So I need some help on that! thanks!
All of my responses have been appearing as new posts. I thought YouTube was conspiring against me until I found the following in the FAQ:
"Also, please note that your comment will be posted as a new comment when you post a reply to another comment, if there is more than one page of comments. However, if you click on "View all comments" you can view your comment as a reply to the one you commented on."
This makes it crazy hard to match up responses (answers) to questions about dreads. (CONT)
It wastes your time,cause you can't find the response, and it wastes my time cause I'm not helping you or anybody else with the answer.
Instead I'm going to ask everyone to post dreadlocks questions in the Knowledge Base at Dread Head HQ(.)(com)
Not only can everyone benefit from new questions that are not answered already in the knowledge base but you can find the answer to almost every question there already. Google "dreadlocks knowledge base" for a quick link to the Dread Head FAQ.
hey, bro. are there any non-residue shampoos i can buy in like department stores or are they exclusive to beauty supply stores? i'm growin out my hair to dread from baldness, and i wanna make sure when the time come, my hair is as ready as it'll ever be. ur vid and the knotty boy vids are really big helps for me wanting to go through with gettin dreads. stay up, and Yhwh bless.
the only truly residue free soaps/shampoo's (besides the dread head soap) that I know of are sold for people with eczema. Many shampoos make residue claims but if you check them out you can feel and smell residue they leave behind. If you need something in a pich, J&J no more tears baby shampoo leaves little residue, not bad for temporary use. btw castle soaps (animal or vegetable based)all leave residue, it's why they make skin feel soft, the residue left behind is what gives that feeling..
I'd say the best reason would be one that makes them meaningful to you, gives you the patience to see them through, and allows the experience of growing and having dreads bring you the most pleasure... I'd also guess that this reason is going to vary as much as the people that wear dreadlocks. :)
nice stuff..! i am going to wear dreadlocks too! is 10 cm long enough for making dreadlocks? i am not going to dread all my hair , just the back hair ;)
I hope you won't need the DreadZasta either but if you do, rest assured, it does work. Even totally mature dreads, years old, comb out without a problem. Dread removal is not the fastest process but the Zasta makes it easy..
You should wash your hair, if you don't it will get itchy and cause problems for the dreads. Residue free is important, our dread soap will help the dreads mature and get'em clean. You'll wash them every 3 days for the first month, then every other day after that and you should be good to go. Take care of loose hair after you wash using the technique in the loose hair video I did a few weeks ago
Nice video. I've had dreads since 96. I agree with your most of your video but disagree on a small part. So, you've had people talk to you from day one about wether or not they should dread. I always say to dread it up asap. They may be reaching for something they don't quite understand yet. The struggle with the dreads usually weeds out people that shouldn't have had them in the first place anyway. Maybe one learns from the journey..about themselves &... you know, the big picture.
ya know, I agree...people who weren't meant to have dreads won't keep them...I also feel like giving it some thought up font, instead of jumping in immediately, might help more people succeed, it may just be a matter of timing, choosing the right time when success is more likely.. I hate hearing about dreads getting cut before they mature... If there were a dread superhero he'd fly around and stop people from cutting off their dreads :)
i was thinking about getting dreads but idk im thinking about getting a 6-8inch mohawk =] not sure what i should do though, might get a mohawk over the summer. not sure what color to get it if i get one, any ideas? =P
btw i laughed at the whole tighten thing with ur hands at about 8:00 in the vid lolz i guess it came out wrong there
Sharpie size...bigger than a pen, smaller than a regular magic marker, just over 1/2 an inch or almost 2.5cm. I think that size is a great balance between locking speed and drying time and they look sick. I'm going to go over dread and section size in dread vlog 3.... I'm going to cover all that stuff :)
dreads are pretty tough if you take care of em, they could get ripped out in a fight though...honestly if you're going to do a lot of fighting short hair is best... just ask Edward Norton:
"Fight Club became the reason to cut your hair short or trim your fingernails"
I think it would be cool to get Dreads but I won't. I'm a guy who's into simplicity, and it sounds like the most complicated, hard, frustrating thing in the world. I do want them though! My hair is a tad rough, dry, and it grows way too quick.
dreads are simple after they mature... just keep them clean and put some loose hair in now an then. When they are new it's a good idea to maintain them...working on them then will help them mature faster and you'll get to the point where you don't have to work on them sooner. You can also just neglect them, which is simple...but if you have a job or a reason you can't completely ignore social standards (can't look like a caveman for months) backcombing is prolly a better choice :)
hey man, ive been thinking about growing me some dreads but im not too sure how that would go over, my hairs around 2 1/2 inches now and ive stopped using shampoo/conditioner like a week ago (does that help?) and im thinking of backcomb party when its around 5 inches, would i be sucessfull? an if i am, around how long would my dreadlings be if i backcomb 5 inch straight hair?
yea, that does help, It's actually mentioned in the next vlog (part c). You can stop using conditioner sooner, it's really the last week or two that makes the biggest difference. If you can use a residue free soap for the last week it will help. 5 inches is good. The length of the dreads will depend on your section size, bigger sections, shorter dreads, on average you can figure you'll loose about 30% of the length. There's some good info on this in the faq at [dreadheadhq] [dot] [com]
uber-short, like 2-3" spikey dreads that stick straight up. The will stick up until they grow a few more inches. You can sportem (they look sorda cool) or you can cover them with a tam when you go out if you're not into the spikey look :)
I have a djembe drum 14" I think, and have have a set of tabla (indian drums) that I'm borrowing from a friend :) I need to get sum beats in a video :)
no, if the chlorine levels are ok for you and your eyes, your dreads should be find. Light Blonde hair can turn green in heavy chlorine but other than that..no worries :)
KnottyJonnyClean..how long was your hair when you first got them? Mine is only 3 inches long and i wanna know how long it will take to get that long.. and how old are your dreads in the video? cool video btw
I started these dreads about about 8". Hair usually grows about 1/2" per month, so 10 months would be a good estimate....this give me an idea for Vlog 2 part C :)
My dreads are just under 4 years old now. Thanks for the props on the vid!
hey that's a really good video! i'm 15 and i want to have dreadlocks allover my head i i've been wanting them for a long time but i have a huge problem. tehy don't want dreadlocks in my house that's the only thing that makes me stay like this whit my hair but i don't care i love them and i will have them i'm just thinking a bit of the consecuences your video has helpped me a lot. hope you understand because i'm from argentina and we don't speak english here thanks a lot!!
i used the same exact method and advice that we talk about on the dread head hq site, check out the making dreads section...and the FAQ is slam full of good stuff too..the site link is at the bottom of my profile...
dude... thank you. I've been wanting dreads because my fro is so big. It's pretty much shoulder to shoulder. I'm gonna get dreads in about a month. You insured my reasoning.
hey johnnny whuts up.. ur dreads r awsome. im gunna put in dreads soon and i was wondering if i should ude wax. ive watched other youtube vids that say wax can do harrible bad thing to your hair.
yea, I've seen'em too. I have a response in the FAQ on our site, search the faq for "bad wax" and it should come up.
In short, wax used properly is great. I started my dreads with it and I recommend it. That said, it can also be misused (using too much and using it at the wrong time) and it can be gross and hinder progress... So, read the instructions for using it (also in the faq) and you'll get better dreads in less time.. I'm going to do a vid on wax..I promise :)
yea, actually it sounds ideal for starting dreads...except for the "hard to grow it out" part. If it grows slowly it will take a long time for the dreads to gain length. They gain length much slower than straight hair.
If it's brittle or weak you'll need to take care to keep the dreads moisturized.
thanks man, listen im from isreal and we dont have Dreadlocks hairslones..
my hair is like a Velcro its forming knots by itself.. i think about make it a dreads but there is a problem in the back of my head my hair is curly and i mean all of my back scalp .. and in front its kind of straight becuse of my ponytail.. im afraid to make mistakes since im joining the army next year and i love my annoying hair..
what can i do? do the Twisting method is effective?
you could try twisting but based on what you said twisting is prolly not gunna work so well. You really need to have a nice tight fro for twisting to work well. I'd backcomb. There are some backcombing vids on the dread head site, as soon as I get a chance I'll put links to them on dreadlocks tv
I'll have some new backcombing stuff in dread vlog 4
They do get beefier as they mature... It's hard to go wrong with 1" sections. If you maintain them they will lock pretty quick in any hair type and they look really stinkin' good. :)
you had a fro ay? It depends....if you're sure you want dreads then you should look at how they've started to form. Unless you're happy with the size and placement you'll prolly have to comb some out and make some adjustments...like if you have one that has a huge section and it's likely going to grow into Sr.MEGA-DREAD, a mean Mexican boxing dreadlock with unmatched strength, and possibly hold you and your family hostage....you're gunna want to separate that bad boy before he locs too tight...
you remind me of anders friden from In Flames which is good cause hes awesome and your pretty cool yourself and nice video alot of people say i would look great with dreads but this made me think alittle more about it thanks
I want them so bad. I was about to buy a kit soon.. But then I dont think I can deal with looking like that for like 6 months.. lol. I will get pissed and shave them off. Cause I want really skinny ones.
I'd wait until you are sure....when you KNOW ya want'em 6 months won't seem very long... Added bonus:Waiting will give your hair a chance to grow, unless it's long already the extra length will make skinny dreads a lil easier to get started..
Ive been a Rasta from birth since i came to this country ive seen the change from being and outcast to whats in. Ive been harssed by cops,look down on and talk about...all that said pleace know this know what they are ,what they mean to some it just the "in"thing Jah blessings and love
just had my dreadlocks last friday! I'm from the Philippines...do you have any tie up store here in our country where i can buy some of your products? coz buying them on line is such a pain. thanks for the tips!!!
mssg me w/ your zip code...I'll let ya know if there's anyone near by that we've worked with..
I'd go with slightly larger dreads, prolly about 1" up to maybe 1.25", that will ensure maintenance is easy even with coarser hair...and they should look tha bisnatch :)
yah man i got the white boy fro and i wanna get dreads. i been wantin dreads like half my life now, so i'm growin my hair out again, gonna get 'em this time.
btw, i want my shit to look basically just like urs. ur dreads rule man. but i can't imagine how much trouble small dreads are, but if i can't have the small dreads, i don't really want dreads. where can i get my dreads done??
if ya got a white boy fro you should be able to go small and have no issues. 1/2" sections should work great for ya... Send me a message with your zip code and I can look for a place near you that can put'em in for ya....
haha you have some pretty sweet dreadlocks. Do you get a lot of druggie crap? And how do you keep them from falling apart in the beginning? I'm wicked nervous about that.
They will get loose but they won't fall out... I mean sometimes you'll have a couple that get so loose they have to be redone but by the end of the first week or so you'll have'em all fixed and you should be good to go. Don't stress about loose ones...you can always fix it, it's never like "oh I lost one, it will never be a dread". If ya follow the instructions on tha site youre hair is gunna dread...it's just a matter of how fast it will dread... :) Hope that helps...
I thought it would be against human rights to force you to cut your dreads in prison. If you are a real rastafarian and you grow dreadlocks for your religion you cannot be forced to cut them off. I am sure there would be a big law suit on someones hands.
The reasoning I heard was that thick dreadies were an ideal place to hide weapons so it put guards and other prisoners at risk...depending on the dreads it could work I suppose...
hahahah. maybe for halloween you could just pull it back so it looks like one.
although, maybe you'd be the first peson to have one of those. if i remember correctly, the singer of shadows fall used to have a mullet. now he has dreads that he could probably use like indian jones' whip to swing across a pit. :)
just realized something...not a mosh pit, of course. hahahah
If you got rid of the beard, you'd look like the singer of Shadows Fall. Of course when I saw the pictures come up after thinking that, I'm like "yeah, he does look kind similar." haha.
I -think- last time I saw him, he said to me or someone else about how he road over his hair with his skateboard or almost did.
I remember he said before that he washes his...good thing if they're hitting the floor when he spins his hair around on stage. heh.
crazy, I've actually heard it from several people, I had no idea that prisons varied that much...I guess it makes sense... I'll revise: If you're a criminal, and you're gunna do sumthin bad, check with your local prison and see if they allow dreadlocks first. If not, go ahead and cut them. :)
It may have been last year or the year before, I read something in the newspaper about a guy who had to cut his, but I'm pretty sure he said he wanted to keep his for religious reasons. Dunno if it was true, but I'm pretty sure it showed a picture of him with short hair because no one there could have long hair of any style.
hey i'll make a video responce soon hopefully, im so happy with my great dreads from your products. hey i have a question though, how do rastafari get there dreads? do those have to be only through the neglect method?
We've actually had a lot of rastafarians place orders with us. From what I've gathered they take care of their dreads in different ways. Some twist and play with their dreads others avoid touching their hair, some use products, others don't....but none of them cut or shave their hair (on their head or their face). This is the second rule of their Nazarite Vow. "there shall not razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled"
So what do you do about swimming? Does chlorine or salty oceany water make it unravel? I can't get dreadsies if I am not able to swim anymore. That would be sad!
Great videos, by the way. You are GREAT at video editing. Good job!
You can swim with dreads but there is some stuff you should know...
Unless your dreads are crazy mature you're going to get some loose hair each time you swim...It's not really that swimming causes loose hair, it's just that normally much of the loose hair is stuck down where you can't see it and when you swim it's going to float right out. No biggie, it's an easy fix, just dread ball and stick it in.
Eventually you'll get most of it and you'll have less and less loose hair. The other thing is drying time. If you know you are going to swim a lot don't make huge dreads...it will be a pain to dry them each time you get them wet. I swam a lot less when I had my big blonde phattys just cause I knew how long they would take to dry.
Lastly, if you're going to be doing a lot of swimming while they are knew I'd recommend wearing rubberbands. Good rubberband info is on the dreadheadhq . com site.
Almost forgot, the saltwater is great for them, and the chlorine won't hurt'em a bit, but you might want to stear clear of greasy hotel pools where people have washed off lots of sunscreen and oils.
Yeah dude also i have a question my friend wants dreads and his hair is about is about to his shoulders and he wants dreads this summer and he wants them to be long i told him to wait to about july so they end up shrinking back up to his shoulders i said his hair would grow at least another three inches before july am i right?
Hard to say, most peoples hair seems to grow about 1/2 an inch per month but it can vary quite a bit. Unless he makes smaller sections (which make smaller dreads, which don't shrink as much)they probably won't be shoulder length this summer. I'd lock'em up asap so they can start maturing..by July he'll be through the toughest part... If he only wants them for the summer and then he's planning on cutting them make sure he knows that he'll be cutting'em before they really lock up...
Yeah man i hate it when people think that dreads are dirty just becuase of they look dirty there totally not iv had them for a year and mine smell and look amazing
EXACTLY ! I told my mom today I wanted to dread the rest of my hair (I currently have a few dreadies) and she said: "Nonono, vas a tener tu cabeza bien piojosa!" (Translation: You will have a head full of lice.)
Me: *scoff* What? That's not true! It's MY head anyways, I'll do what I want!" :3
FetchMeATaco 2 months ago
you have one of the neatest coolest dreads ive ever seen.
PrettiBoiShai 3 years ago 232
i got dreads because it was another thing to cross off my list of things to do before i die lol
c19atl 3 years ago 369
"You're friends, you're family, you're job...
YOU'RE GOING TO LOSE THEM ALL!"
ChuckHitler 3 years ago 112
dreads are cool.
thenetwork00 3 years ago 113
Freaking hilarious, great presenter.
0FauxPa0 3 years ago 95
dreads had another sinifigant value but today is only fashion. Fuck corporacy and the shit thats happening , i am awaiting for the day the dollar dies no more monetary shitstem
soundblinder 3 years ago 81
dreads are like a bonsai on your head. in the end, when theyre mature and youve shaped them to your ideal perfection, and been through your ups and downs (together), youll feel great about what youve made. an accomplishment.
XsmashX1 3 years ago 66
Dam, loved it when u said "Ur friends, family, job... ur gonna lose em all" ^^
Got mine dreads 2 years ago umm...
for no reason and still have them.
Remacan 3 years ago 49
Yaaaay I'm gettin' dreads on Saturday! :D
GodOfAllMonkeyThings 3 years ago 60
lmao. the editing of this is simply amazing. i really like this. thanks for the advice.
"the internet isnt just for geeks and pediphiles anymore." lmao.
chemicalcoffee 3 years ago 102
haha man this is awesome
sillygoosemuffin 3 years ago 4
"Not that there is anything wrong with being a pot head and doing nothing."LMAO
c4t2f0 3 years ago 58
yeah man,nice vid and even nicer dreads. i think i have never seen so cool dreads (for real). very informative,keep it up!
peace
EbenHeikoFanmeile 3 years ago 5
yeahhhhhive had dreads for about 2.5 monthz and i luvem!!!!! stay knotty!!!!!!!!!!
steelersfan1107 3 years ago 7
hey. your video helps alot. i have been thinking about getting dreads but i am afraid that my hair mite be a little bit to thin. should that be an actual concern i have?
codepool 3 years ago 21
It depends on the type of thin. If it's sparse thin, like you don't have a lot, that can be a challenge, you'll have to make larger sections to compensate. If it's fine thin, as in each hair strand is small then you actually have an advantage, fine hair dreads easier than coarse hair.
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
i'm gonna get dreads, but first i gotta get longer hair...but my worst problem is: i got blond, curly hair and , as u mention in the vid, fluffs up.... that cinda sux :P
bexgh666 3 years ago
what method did you use to get your dreads?
dougpmd 3 years ago
I followed the same instructions we have on the dreadheadhq website. I only used our products and the techniques we have on the site. I did 1/2" sections but I would recommend 3/4". They will look very similar and the maintenance will be even easier :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
My hair is 12 inches long,its undreaded,but I want dreadlocks SOOO BADLY! But what keeps me from getting them is length.I want my hair to be 20 inches long,so Im half way there,but Im afraid that If I dread my hair now,my hair will take twice as long for it to reach the 20 inch mark because my hair will be dreaded.Some one said that hair grows at the same speed even if its dreadlocked.But some people say that hair growth slows down because of the dreads.So I need some help on that! thanks!
holydiver676 3 years ago
man you're f-ing awsome!!!
i miss my dreads now :(
koibubbles 3 years ago
wow your really good at video editing aswell. lol
thanx, i cant wait till my hair grows.
massgas7 3 years ago
my dad dont like dreads im trying ta tell him dreads are not stupid wat should i do?
every thing or excuse or trying ta get him ta say yes. your the dread guru/proffesional. tell me wat i should tell him!
vinstanyoatmeal498 3 years ago
:) Have you checked out the "note to parents" on our site? Google: dreadlocks note to parents
You should find a pdf in our FAQ that will help alot. The note to employers is also good.
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
haha, you're charming. great video. ive always wanted dreads .
1sketchie2sketchie 3 years ago 8
All of my responses have been appearing as new posts. I thought YouTube was conspiring against me until I found the following in the FAQ:
"Also, please note that your comment will be posted as a new comment when you post a reply to another comment, if there is more than one page of comments. However, if you click on "View all comments" you can view your comment as a reply to the one you commented on."
This makes it crazy hard to match up responses (answers) to questions about dreads. (CONT)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
It wastes your time,cause you can't find the response, and it wastes my time cause I'm not helping you or anybody else with the answer.
Instead I'm going to ask everyone to post dreadlocks questions in the Knowledge Base at Dread Head HQ(.)(com)
Not only can everyone benefit from new questions that are not answered already in the knowledge base but you can find the answer to almost every question there already. Google "dreadlocks knowledge base" for a quick link to the Dread Head FAQ.
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
wat did u say at 3:06 and wat does it mean
vinstanyoatmeal498 3 years ago
Your family, your friends, your job "you're going to loose them all"... ;)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hey, bro. are there any non-residue shampoos i can buy in like department stores or are they exclusive to beauty supply stores? i'm growin out my hair to dread from baldness, and i wanna make sure when the time come, my hair is as ready as it'll ever be. ur vid and the knotty boy vids are really big helps for me wanting to go through with gettin dreads. stay up, and Yhwh bless.
goldeneagles2011 3 years ago
the only truly residue free soaps/shampoo's (besides the dread head soap) that I know of are sold for people with eczema. Many shampoos make residue claims but if you check them out you can feel and smell residue they leave behind. If you need something in a pich, J&J no more tears baby shampoo leaves little residue, not bad for temporary use. btw castle soaps (animal or vegetable based)all leave residue, it's why they make skin feel soft, the residue left behind is what gives that feeling..
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
IS GETTIN DREADS BECUASE YOUR RASTA BEST REASON?????
YES!! :p:p:p SELASSIE
aceridgey 3 years ago
I'd say the best reason would be one that makes them meaningful to you, gives you the patience to see them through, and allows the experience of growing and having dreads bring you the most pleasure... I'd also guess that this reason is going to vary as much as the people that wear dreadlocks. :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
you are adorable and informative. the perfect combination
flameage69 3 years ago
heh, it's gotta be the dreads :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
that or the sexy smile. who can say.
flameage69 3 years ago
deee-amm! ;) nice.
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
see thats exactly what i was thinking. ;)
flameage69 3 years ago
ORLY *BLINK* *BLINK* Well great minds think alike ya know..
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
i feel like i should ask you a dreadlock related question to keep this above board... but its far more fun talking about how cute you are.
flameage69 3 years ago
my moms says i cant get dreds to in 18 and im 15 is thereanyway talking her in to it before that ?? anyone
JONATHAN175 3 years ago
search google for "dreadlocks note to parents"
you should find a pdf that will help your mom see dreads more like you do :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
yooooooooooooooo i love your dreadlocks they look cool I get my dreads a week ago
0134088 3 years ago
thanks! contrats on your new dreadies...may they lock tight and propa :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hha funny =P
RasDil 3 years ago
nice stuff..! i am going to wear dreadlocks too! is 10 cm long enough for making dreadlocks? i am not going to dread all my hair , just the back hair ;)
mastorito7 3 years ago
back hair that's 10cm? whoa! (kidding) Yea, 10cm will work. So are you going to have a dreaded mullet?
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Wow his dreadlocks look pretty nice for a white boy.
blahblahblahman 3 years ago
i love the vids and you have some really nice, clean looking dreads.
im getting them in a few weeks here, ordering from your site of course, but i was just wonder how well does your Dread Zasta work?
you know, just in case...
Topher6543 3 years ago
best of lock w/ your dreadies!
I hope you won't need the DreadZasta either but if you do, rest assured, it does work. Even totally mature dreads, years old, comb out without a problem. Dread removal is not the fastest process but the Zasta makes it easy..
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
haha this video is awesome. Love your dreads btw
pokadotsandstars 3 years ago
thanx! XD
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
To start getting my dreads set is it ok if I wash my hair, I cant use shampoo or anything just normal water?
Psaenz93 3 years ago
You should wash your hair, if you don't it will get itchy and cause problems for the dreads. Residue free is important, our dread soap will help the dreads mature and get'em clean. You'll wash them every 3 days for the first month, then every other day after that and you should be good to go. Take care of loose hair after you wash using the technique in the loose hair video I did a few weeks ago
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Nice video. I've had dreads since 96. I agree with your most of your video but disagree on a small part. So, you've had people talk to you from day one about wether or not they should dread. I always say to dread it up asap. They may be reaching for something they don't quite understand yet. The struggle with the dreads usually weeds out people that shouldn't have had them in the first place anyway. Maybe one learns from the journey..about themselves &... you know, the big picture.
davis911228 3 years ago 2
ya know, I agree...people who weren't meant to have dreads won't keep them...I also feel like giving it some thought up font, instead of jumping in immediately, might help more people succeed, it may just be a matter of timing, choosing the right time when success is more likely.. I hate hearing about dreads getting cut before they mature... If there were a dread superhero he'd fly around and stop people from cutting off their dreads :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
i was thinking about getting dreads but idk im thinking about getting a 6-8inch mohawk =] not sure what i should do though, might get a mohawk over the summer. not sure what color to get it if i get one, any ideas? =P
btw i laughed at the whole tighten thing with ur hands at about 8:00 in the vid lolz i guess it came out wrong there
cautiontapeman 3 years ago
thanks :)
I'd go for the dreads first, then the mohawk :)
It won't be a problem to comb the right dreads out when it's mohawk time. Some Dread Zasta will take'em right out and then you can mohawk it up..
Color? Playstation-light blue :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
How big are your dreads? I am thinking of getting dreads, but don't know how big to get them. I was thinking around 3/4 of an inch. Please help.
pirateconvention 3 years ago
My sections are 1/2"...if I did them again I'd go 3/4" no doubt. I talked Sloan into 3/4 inch and her's are lookin' tha bisnatch!
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
u got some raw ass dreads, i like them.
morenaso1 3 years ago
lol thanks! :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
OMG it's Edward Norton with dreads! :o
berner 3 years ago
how big are your dreads? I want drerads but dont know how big to get them. I was thinking around 3/4 of an inch, but im not sure. Please help.
pirateconvention 3 years ago
My sections are 1/2"...if I did them again I'd go 3/4" no doubt. I talked Sloan into 3/4 inch and her's are lookin' tha bisnatch!
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Thanks for for replying. I was also wondering about the actual diameter of the dreads. What width would you recomend?
pirateconvention 3 years ago
Sharpie size...bigger than a pen, smaller than a regular magic marker, just over 1/2 an inch or almost 2.5cm. I think that size is a great balance between locking speed and drying time and they look sick. I'm going to go over dread and section size in dread vlog 3.... I'm going to cover all that stuff :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
is there any way your dreads can like come out or get fucked up cause im afraid if i get in a fight or somn i dont want them ta come out
vinstanyoatmeal498 3 years ago
dreads are pretty tough if you take care of em, they could get ripped out in a fight though...honestly if you're going to do a lot of fighting short hair is best... just ask Edward Norton:
"Fight Club became the reason to cut your hair short or trim your fingernails"
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
thanks! I wish I had more time to do it :) The videos answer a lot of questions for me, but sometimes you need to ask a real person.
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
I think it would be cool to get Dreads but I won't. I'm a guy who's into simplicity, and it sounds like the most complicated, hard, frustrating thing in the world. I do want them though! My hair is a tad rough, dry, and it grows way too quick.
NeCiFiX 3 years ago
dreads are simple after they mature... just keep them clean and put some loose hair in now an then. When they are new it's a good idea to maintain them...working on them then will help them mature faster and you'll get to the point where you don't have to work on them sooner. You can also just neglect them, which is simple...but if you have a job or a reason you can't completely ignore social standards (can't look like a caveman for months) backcombing is prolly a better choice :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hey man, ive been thinking about growing me some dreads but im not too sure how that would go over, my hairs around 2 1/2 inches now and ive stopped using shampoo/conditioner like a week ago (does that help?) and im thinking of backcomb party when its around 5 inches, would i be sucessfull? an if i am, around how long would my dreadlings be if i backcomb 5 inch straight hair?
Amanofwords202 3 years ago
yea, that does help, It's actually mentioned in the next vlog (part c). You can stop using conditioner sooner, it's really the last week or two that makes the biggest difference. If you can use a residue free soap for the last week it will help. 5 inches is good. The length of the dreads will depend on your section size, bigger sections, shorter dreads, on average you can figure you'll loose about 30% of the length. There's some good info on this in the faq at [dreadheadhq] [dot] [com]
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
uber-short, like 2-3" spikey dreads that stick straight up. The will stick up until they grow a few more inches. You can sportem (they look sorda cool) or you can cover them with a tam when you go out if you're not into the spikey look :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hey bro..do you have any congos ?
daremo604 3 years ago
I have a djembe drum 14" I think, and have have a set of tabla (indian drums) that I'm borrowing from a friend :) I need to get sum beats in a video :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
if u went in the pool with chlorine will it mess up ure dreads?
vinstanyoatmeal498 3 years ago
no, if the chlorine levels are ok for you and your eyes, your dreads should be find. Light Blonde hair can turn green in heavy chlorine but other than that..no worries :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
KnottyJonnyClean..how long was your hair when you first got them? Mine is only 3 inches long and i wanna know how long it will take to get that long.. and how old are your dreads in the video? cool video btw
PopShuvit27 3 years ago
I started these dreads about about 8". Hair usually grows about 1/2" per month, so 10 months would be a good estimate....this give me an idea for Vlog 2 part C :)
My dreads are just under 4 years old now. Thanks for the props on the vid!
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hey that's a really good video! i'm 15 and i want to have dreadlocks allover my head i i've been wanting them for a long time but i have a huge problem. tehy don't want dreadlocks in my house that's the only thing that makes me stay like this whit my hair but i don't care i love them and i will have them i'm just thinking a bit of the consecuences your video has helpped me a lot. hope you understand because i'm from argentina and we don't speak english here thanks a lot!!
eugerasta 3 years ago
Si, te entiendo bien. Tu ingles is mejor que mi esp. :)Aprenda la razon que no los gustan dreadlocks, quizas puedes cambiar sus mentes :)
Buena Suerte y Salu2
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
im i too young to get age im 14 yrs but i rly want dreads!
guitarmastaz 3 years ago
heh, well I think you're old enough, but it's obviously gotta go over with the parental units.
We've had people dread their kids hair at 2 years old :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
how did you get yours so nice?
AfroSamurai92 3 years ago
i used the same exact method and advice that we talk about on the dread head hq site, check out the making dreads section...and the FAQ is slam full of good stuff too..the site link is at the bottom of my profile...
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
dude... thank you. I've been wanting dreads because my fro is so big. It's pretty much shoulder to shoulder. I'm gonna get dreads in about a month. You insured my reasoning.
AfroSamurai92 3 years ago
that's a huge fro...bro, you're gunna have some sweet dreads! :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
wow dude thanks so much for doing this...its helping a lot on my decision to get dreads thanks!!
apocello2009 3 years ago
np, glad to help :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hey johnnny whuts up.. ur dreads r awsome. im gunna put in dreads soon and i was wondering if i should ude wax. ive watched other youtube vids that say wax can do harrible bad thing to your hair.
juggalo2008508 3 years ago
yea, I've seen'em too. I have a response in the FAQ on our site, search the faq for "bad wax" and it should come up.
In short, wax used properly is great. I started my dreads with it and I recommend it. That said, it can also be misused (using too much and using it at the wrong time) and it can be gross and hinder progress... So, read the instructions for using it (also in the faq) and you'll get better dreads in less time.. I'm going to do a vid on wax..I promise :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Hahaha that vid was sweet. Im considering getting dreads atm and that vid helped me :)
Labyrinth666 3 years ago
Really cool dreads for a white man! One Love!!
fuchi29 3 years ago
Can you get dreads with long straight hair?
tPaisteuser 3 years ago
oh yea :) check out our site for instructions dreadheadhq (dot com)
Look under "making dreads"
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hey my hair is really nappy and dry. its hard to grow it out. can my hair have dreadlocks?
igoturnose80 3 years ago
yea, actually it sounds ideal for starting dreads...except for the "hard to grow it out" part. If it grows slowly it will take a long time for the dreads to gain length. They gain length much slower than straight hair.
If it's brittle or weak you'll need to take care to keep the dreads moisturized.
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Wow, I feel 50 times better. Im pretty sure I can do it now.
ShakyBones797 3 years ago
tighter n tighter lol good comparing
Zoomiepn 3 years ago
you are funny! I've never seen such nice dreads on a white man. Beautiful...
gloritl 3 years ago
thanks and thanks :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
thanks man, listen im from isreal and we dont have Dreadlocks hairslones..
my hair is like a Velcro its forming knots by itself.. i think about make it a dreads but there is a problem in the back of my head my hair is curly and i mean all of my back scalp .. and in front its kind of straight becuse of my ponytail.. im afraid to make mistakes since im joining the army next year and i love my annoying hair..
what can i do? do the Twisting method is effective?
geva90 3 years ago
you could try twisting but based on what you said twisting is prolly not gunna work so well. You really need to have a nice tight fro for twisting to work well. I'd backcomb. There are some backcombing vids on the dread head site, as soon as I get a chance I'll put links to them on dreadlocks tv
I'll have some new backcombing stuff in dread vlog 4
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Wow dreads doo look bad after the first wash. How fat or think should i make them to start with? Do they beef up after a few months?
JimiHendrix574 3 years ago
They do get beefier as they mature... It's hard to go wrong with 1" sections. If you maintain them they will lock pretty quick in any hair type and they look really stinkin' good. :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
if my hair is already starting to form dreads on their own, should i just put wax on them, or brush them out?
likemyfro0414 3 years ago
you had a fro ay? It depends....if you're sure you want dreads then you should look at how they've started to form. Unless you're happy with the size and placement you'll prolly have to comb some out and make some adjustments...like if you have one that has a huge section and it's likely going to grow into Sr.MEGA-DREAD, a mean Mexican boxing dreadlock with unmatched strength, and possibly hold you and your family hostage....you're gunna want to separate that bad boy before he locs too tight...
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
you remind me of anders friden from In Flames which is good cause hes awesome and your pretty cool yourself and nice video alot of people say i would look great with dreads but this made me think alittle more about it thanks
jimitheguitarist 3 years ago
Anders is a cool dude!
FateEternal 3 years ago
I want them so bad. I was about to buy a kit soon.. But then I dont think I can deal with looking like that for like 6 months.. lol. I will get pissed and shave them off. Cause I want really skinny ones.
Hax138 3 years ago
I'd wait until you are sure....when you KNOW ya want'em 6 months won't seem very long... Added bonus:Waiting will give your hair a chance to grow, unless it's long already the extra length will make skinny dreads a lil easier to get started..
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
i have had dreads for 2 1/2 months i love them cuz of dreadhead hq :)
bretsXe 3 years ago
dhhq represent :) thanks for tha propz!
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
He looks like Dustin Diamond with Dreds haha...lol.
fatman6669 3 years ago
haha... shut up! :) ok maybe a little...
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
LOL UR FUNNY
VnO4Ever 3 years ago
see now that's talent!
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Ive been a Rasta from birth since i came to this country ive seen the change from being and outcast to whats in. Ive been harssed by cops,look down on and talk about...all that said pleace know this know what they are ,what they mean to some it just the "in"thing Jah blessings and love
timer554 3 years ago
It must be strange to now get complements on your hair after being shunned for it before..
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hey ur kewl man we shoukd hang out, narrator dude! :) :)
wickedkewlmommy 3 years ago
just had my dreadlocks last friday! I'm from the Philippines...do you have any tie up store here in our country where i can buy some of your products? coz buying them on line is such a pain. thanks for the tips!!!
andthentherewere03 3 years ago
Send me a message with your address...I'll see if I can find a store near ya that you can get stuff from... :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Hey bro - I've just started looking for a place to get dreads done. Would you happen to know of a good person to do them in Tempe?
Also, I have thick, long mediterranean... hair. Would it be best suited for wide or thin dreads?
Peace - D
andreou84 3 years ago
mssg me w/ your zip code...I'll let ya know if there's anyone near by that we've worked with..
I'd go with slightly larger dreads, prolly about 1" up to maybe 1.25", that will ensure maintenance is easy even with coarser hair...and they should look tha bisnatch :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
yah man i got the white boy fro and i wanna get dreads. i been wantin dreads like half my life now, so i'm growin my hair out again, gonna get 'em this time.
btw, i want my shit to look basically just like urs. ur dreads rule man. but i can't imagine how much trouble small dreads are, but if i can't have the small dreads, i don't really want dreads. where can i get my dreads done??
neil4real06 3 years ago
if ya got a white boy fro you should be able to go small and have no issues. 1/2" sections should work great for ya... Send me a message with your zip code and I can look for a place near you that can put'em in for ya....
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
do dreads look good on most people because im 14 and i really want dreads
intrnalbleedingizfun 3 years ago
heh...well I think they look good, but it depends on if they "fit" you. Some people were just born to have dreadies :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hi dude awesome dreadlocks, i have 72 of them and and i wonder how many do u have?
VonKulfon 3 years ago
thanks mang :) I've got about 130...I've combined a couple of the smallest..
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
I can't find the PDF file you were talking about on how to persuade people about dreadlocks
rayeman3 3 years ago
Google the phrases below:
note parents dreadlocks
employers dreadlocks
they should come right up... :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
this dude is higher than i am!
I love my dirty Hippie burnout bum dreads!
natty up!!!
phishnugg 3 years ago
The internets not just for geeks and pedophiles any more. lol!
joshwills1 3 years ago
uumm...this was actually very helpful. I'm six weeks in and it is stressful! But this vid gave me hope!
TheVerdeLeo 3 years ago
you are my hero.
YayTiMmY 3 years ago
It's Supa Clean... WOOT! :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
can you get your dreads....undreaded? is that a word?
VegetarianVicki 3 years ago
yea, we have this stuff called Dread Zasta...it can take out dreads, even if they are years old.
its on the Dread Head HQ site.
Taking dreads out isn't fun but if you have to take them out and you don't want to cut them this stuff works...
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
lol Whats up mom?!
Those dreads are damn sexy! I'm growing my hair out a little longer then I am going to get dreads.
monkeysinacan 3 years ago
Your right that makes alot of sense.
caxfingers 3 years ago
haha you have some pretty sweet dreadlocks. Do you get a lot of druggie crap? And how do you keep them from falling apart in the beginning? I'm wicked nervous about that.
ImaMisfitsMonster 3 years ago
thanks man...I don't really get crap but I've notice people who party tend to trust people with dreads right off....
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
They will get loose but they won't fall out... I mean sometimes you'll have a couple that get so loose they have to be redone but by the end of the first week or so you'll have'em all fixed and you should be good to go. Don't stress about loose ones...you can always fix it, it's never like "oh I lost one, it will never be a dread". If ya follow the instructions on tha site youre hair is gunna dread...it's just a matter of how fast it will dread... :) Hope that helps...
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
I thought it would be against human rights to force you to cut your dreads in prison. If you are a real rastafarian and you grow dreadlocks for your religion you cannot be forced to cut them off. I am sure there would be a big law suit on someones hands.
caxfingers 3 years ago
The reasoning I heard was that thick dreadies were an ideal place to hide weapons so it put guards and other prisoners at risk...depending on the dreads it could work I suppose...
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
I can't find the Huckabee clip again. How far into it is the clip? Thanks!
FateEternal 3 years ago
It's at 4:50 :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
you could just cut your hair short and have the Chuck Norris look. heh
FateEternal 3 years ago
I could rock a dreaded mullet :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hahahah. maybe for halloween you could just pull it back so it looks like one.
although, maybe you'd be the first peson to have one of those. if i remember correctly, the singer of shadows fall used to have a mullet. now he has dreads that he could probably use like indian jones' whip to swing across a pit. :)
just realized something...not a mosh pit, of course. hahahah
FateEternal 3 years ago
If you got rid of the beard, you'd look like the singer of Shadows Fall. Of course when I saw the pictures come up after thinking that, I'm like "yeah, he does look kind similar." haha.
I -think- last time I saw him, he said to me or someone else about how he road over his hair with his skateboard or almost did.
I remember he said before that he washes his...good thing if they're hitting the floor when he spins his hair around on stage. heh.
FateEternal 3 years ago
in prison they dont make u cut your dreads i grew dreads in prison and still have them what prison you talking about
wotevahz 3 years ago
crazy, I've actually heard it from several people, I had no idea that prisons varied that much...I guess it makes sense... I'll revise: If you're a criminal, and you're gunna do sumthin bad, check with your local prison and see if they allow dreadlocks first. If not, go ahead and cut them. :)
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
It may have been last year or the year before, I read something in the newspaper about a guy who had to cut his, but I'm pretty sure he said he wanted to keep his for religious reasons. Dunno if it was true, but I'm pretty sure it showed a picture of him with short hair because no one there could have long hair of any style.
FateEternal 3 years ago
i want dreads just like you!! <3
rs4pl 3 years ago
word? =)
Thanx for tha propage...
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hey i'll make a video responce soon hopefully, im so happy with my great dreads from your products. hey i have a question though, how do rastafari get there dreads? do those have to be only through the neglect method?
UndergroundRudeBoy 3 years ago
Sweet man, I'm glad to hear it...
We've actually had a lot of rastafarians place orders with us. From what I've gathered they take care of their dreads in different ways. Some twist and play with their dreads others avoid touching their hair, some use products, others don't....but none of them cut or shave their hair (on their head or their face). This is the second rule of their Nazarite Vow. "there shall not razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled"
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
hey brah the way you made your video its trippin me out in a good way though hahahaha
jah bless
emerzone4 3 years ago
So what do you do about swimming? Does chlorine or salty oceany water make it unravel? I can't get dreadsies if I am not able to swim anymore. That would be sad!
Great videos, by the way. You are GREAT at video editing. Good job!
OMGpigtails 3 years ago
Thanks :)
You can swim with dreads but there is some stuff you should know...
Unless your dreads are crazy mature you're going to get some loose hair each time you swim...It's not really that swimming causes loose hair, it's just that normally much of the loose hair is stuck down where you can't see it and when you swim it's going to float right out. No biggie, it's an easy fix, just dread ball and stick it in.
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Eventually you'll get most of it and you'll have less and less loose hair. The other thing is drying time. If you know you are going to swim a lot don't make huge dreads...it will be a pain to dry them each time you get them wet. I swam a lot less when I had my big blonde phattys just cause I knew how long they would take to dry.
Lastly, if you're going to be doing a lot of swimming while they are knew I'd recommend wearing rubberbands. Good rubberband info is on the dreadheadhq . com site.
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Almost forgot, the saltwater is great for them, and the chlorine won't hurt'em a bit, but you might want to stear clear of greasy hotel pools where people have washed off lots of sunscreen and oils.
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Yeah dude also i have a question my friend wants dreads and his hair is about is about to his shoulders and he wants dreads this summer and he wants them to be long i told him to wait to about july so they end up shrinking back up to his shoulders i said his hair would grow at least another three inches before july am i right?
AndWeSmokeThatKush 3 years ago
Hard to say, most peoples hair seems to grow about 1/2 an inch per month but it can vary quite a bit. Unless he makes smaller sections (which make smaller dreads, which don't shrink as much)they probably won't be shoulder length this summer. I'd lock'em up asap so they can start maturing..by July he'll be through the toughest part... If he only wants them for the summer and then he's planning on cutting them make sure he knows that he'll be cutting'em before they really lock up...
KnottyJonnyClean 3 years ago
Yeah man i hate it when people think that dreads are dirty just becuase of they look dirty there totally not iv had them for a year and mine smell and look amazing
AndWeSmokeThatKush 3 years ago