@meaggierae89 It depends what you want. If you want really long dreads (18-24 inches) then don't cut the hair at all. The only problem with this is that you don't get as many dreads. I usually cut the hair length in half so that I can get medium length dreads (15-18 inches) and a larger quantity. It also depends on how thick or thin you like your dreads.
It really comes down to personal preference. Play around a bit =)
I tried making dreads before and it didn't turn out well but thanks to your video I see all the places where I went wrong and now I can try it again! Thanks :D
I have an old clip in hair extension, purely for a ponytail, could I use that to make a few small dreads? And if you wanted to make the dreads thicker, would you just not tighten the dread before steaming as much??
I make my dreads myself as well, obviously thats why i'm watching this tutorial.. I just wondered about the dreads you are wearing during the video, because i absolutely love the mixed ones, two colored ones, but when i try to do any twisted ones they turn out quite horrible. So is there a special technique or am i just to stupid to do it?
@AnotherCyberGirl If you're using the right hair (kanekalon), bacjcombing properly, and using a good steamer, then the twisty dreads should turn out just as good as regular dreads.
You can try backcombing each colour on their own, then backcombing them a bit together, THEN twisting and steaming. That might help.
Is there a way to stop them from itching?! Mine drove me crazy so I ended up taking them out but I love them and wanna wear them again but I don't want the itchiness and they scratched my skin...please help :)
@jodderzJEALOUSY It might be the type of hair you used or it could just be that your scalp is very sensitive. Try using a different brand of hair to make the dreads with and see if there is a difference.
@evendarkness Thanks! :) I used Kanekalon hair because there's really good reviews about it. It was my first batch I made myself so it could be down to how crap I made them haha thanks for your help :D
I got a steamer and i don't know if I'm doing something wrong but they will not get hard. I had been using a flat iron and it worked very well... I did it just the same and they stay soft with the steamer
@OMGitsBindy There isn't really an answer for that. It depends how many dreads you want, how big you want them, etc. A bag of hair is only about $2 anyway, so I don't think it'll hurt to buy more than what you need.
hello I'm here again, I have to ask about some uk website, which is selling quality kk hair, I bought kk from buyhair.co.uk but they don't have lot of colours, please hepl, thank you so much :))
@Tere7za If you google "ikickshins", a great website to buy bulk hair will come up and they have a HUGE selection of colours. I always use them to buy hair that I can't find particular colours in in stores. I'd post the link here, but Youtube won't let me lol
@evendarkness ok thank you! last question :D how much dreads you make from one bag (on this website)... or how much bags do you need to one head... I usually need 5 but I don't know what about these bags.. thanks :))
@Tere7za They are the same as any other bag of KK hair. It's hard to give an answer cause it really depends on how many dreads you want and how big you want them. I've bought 5 bags and made about 30 SE medium length dreads.
I just bought kanekalon jumbo braid and it's the super silky kind. I tried to "backcomb" and yea....that was a FAIL. So my question is, can you still make and seal dreads without backcombing the hair? Will they seal as tight? Will they last as long? Thanks in advance!!!
@lovelymasquerade I still have these dreads and they still look like I just made them yesterday. If you seal your dreads with this techinque, they will never unravel. Trust me, these dreads have been through a LOT, lol.
You don't need a lighter to seal the ends, the steamer (if used correctly) will seal them better than any other method. If you use a lighter the ends will get hard and curl up, it doesn't look too nice.
And if you buy different colours of kanekalon, you'll find they all have different textures and some are harder to backcomb. I'm mixing colours into one dread and they're colours i've never used before so they're taking aaages and going lumpy :/ or maybe it's been to long since i've dreaded.
NO NO NO.. the dread should not be done this way but with the hook because the added water vapor, and then the hair rots immediately and in this way will last less..
i say this , coz i've 6 dreadlock with the zigzag method ! y.y
hello, I have a steamer but it doesnt work as good as yours, I don't know why, but what esle can I use.. hot boilling water ? I've been doing dreads by hairdryer, they looked good, but they did not stay well more than one week of wearing, I have beatiful dreads from professional hairdresser, I had them three times and they are still great!! How did she do it ? please help me, I' ve ordered kk for my friend and I want make them quality, thank you so much
@evendarkness ok, so twist the dread, wrap it into some damp towel and than use the flatiron ? sounds strange but I'll try it, thank you so much :D if it doesn't work, I''ll use hair dryer, it will be ok I hope :)
@Tere7za The damp cloth and flatiron seals KK hair very nicely, but be VERY careful not to burn yourself hun. A hairdryer doesn't work on KK hair, only synthetic.
hello, I have a steamer but it doesnt work as good as yours, I don't know why, but what esle can I use.. hot boilling water ? I've been doing dreads by hairdryer, they looked good, but they did not stay well more than one week of wearing, I have beatiful dreads from professional hairdresser, I had them three times and they are still great!! How did she do it ? please help me, I' ve ordered kk for my friend and I want make them quality, thank you so much
Thanks for the video man! I was about to spend 150 dollars on these. But I thought, I wonder how you make them? And found this, now I'm def. going to make them my self!!! I was wondering how much that kk hair is? And where abouts to get it?
You can buy KK hair in beauty supply stores. Prices usually range from $1.99- $2.99. You can also buy it online if you want more of a variety in colours, but it is more expensive. A good online shop (that I use) is "ikickshins" online (just google it....youtube won't let me post the link)
Thanks for the video! It's perfect. I had ordered dread falls online and paid like 120 dollars. Totally worth the money because I've had them over a year and they're still very sealed and still look pretty good especially for me wearing them all the time. :-D
Have you by any chance found a website that sells kanekalon hair? I would like to add some more to my falls to make them fuller but don't feel like paying 2.50 for each DE dread plus shipping.
@evendarkness That wouldn't be too bad. You can get roughly about 5 DE dreads per package right? That'd be about $0.50 per dread. I think I'd be willing to pay that. lol. Especially after already paying $120 for 40 DE dreads :-/ Do you have a certain website or 2 that you found to be pretty trustworthy?
I've found colored hair on Ebay! Check there girls... and thanks for the tutorial. I've done them with a flat iron and that's a pain. I'm going to have to invest in a steamer!
Great tutorial. I've made them before using a flat iron and this looks so much easier! For those looking for the colored hair, if you cant find a store that sells it, I've found it on ebay!
@GenevieveXBarton if you live in the UK, I'd definitely recommend buyhair.co.uk they ship super fast and the packets of hair are decent for the price ♥
@GenevieveXBarton Kanekalon is not a color, but a type of fiber. Sort of like using 100% synthetic or natural hair, Kanekalon is best for synthetic dreads. It allows you to melt the fiber together to seal it rather than using a fiber which breaks apart or burns when heat is applied.
@cyparisse2 Ya i have sold some before. The problem is that since I work full time it is hard to make a large amount in a certain amount of time for someone. So what I do is make batches at my own pace, then sell them as first come first serve.
Excellent video! I'm just starting out making dreads and sealing with the hot irons is a pain, so I've just found a steamer, like the one you have. Great tips.
I have a question, is it best to mount dreads onto an elastic hairband, lace or ribbon?
Also, have you got a tutorial vid of how to make transitional dreads?
@lilithia23 I find mounting the dreads onto shoe laces is the best for several reasons. They are easy to tie in and to untie, they are super freakin tight yet don't rip out your hair, and they dont stretch so much (which causes pulling on the buns and that gives me headaches).
I dont have a video on transitionals yet, but I plan on making one.
So I've been making a few dreads and I was wondering, is there anything special you do to make them seal SO well?? I'm using a steamer, but they're still really frizzy (mostly closer to the bottom) and not sealed as well. Tips?
Now I wonder, I have some dreads lying around here that appear machine-made. Well, I'm pretty sure they're machine made but what I notice is that they're really smooth. They don't seem backcombed at all, just twisted. Is it possible to do that at home too? Just twisting and steaming? Because that would save so much time (:
@Wyninka I think I know what your talking about. They are called smooth dreads. They are basically synthetic hair that was steam blasted, lol. The only problem with making them yourself is that they unravel pretty easily.
That's crazy. Does the steam or heat just melt the hair together? I always thought you would have to bind them together with some adhesive or wax. If you have lox, do they unravel after a while? Or do they stay that way? And I suppose if they did unravel, now I know how to fix them :) Thank! Great video!
@23INFORMATION23 The steam "seals" the hair together. So the steam probably melts the hair is a very gentle manner to make it all stick together I guess. No the dreads don't unravel if they are done properly. If they do unravel over time, just resteam them =)
The hair of the dreads doesn't melt together but rather stays curly because of the heat.
After a while, depending on the quality of the dreads, they will unravel a bit or get very fluffy. But then you indeed steam them to make them tight and nice again :D
@MsStonerella420 If you steam the dreads properly and for the right amount of time, they usually don't stick together. If they aren't steamed long enough then there will be "fly away" hairs sticking out and thats usually the reason they stick together muffin
I dont have a steamer and I tried other methods but my iron steams so i use that but the dreads come undone when i try to put them in can you please tell me what I am doing wrong lol
wow you have done an awesome job showing how well they can be made..all the other videos show sloppy work..i can now fix the mistakes i've been makin thanks
I loved your tutorial. I have a question about sealing the dreads....I have a steamer but no attachments so I was going to use my flat iron. I have a Conair one that has a steam setting. Do you think that will work as well as a steamer?
I'm not sure because I've never tried that, but you can give it a shot. I used to have a steam straightener, and the only problem I can see you running into would be that the since the straightener doesn't hold that much water, it might be really frustrating to keep refilling it. Also, a regular steamer like mine has more power and a hotter temperature...so your results may not be that great. But still give it a shot =)
So i just have to thank you ..I just made my first set of dreads and they look great ..the back combing is my isue but you really helped me figure out how to get the shape...so your awsome
Really good tutorial! I've never tried to make my own yet, but I've been a fan of synthetic dreads for quite some time. Thank you for taking your time out to submit this :D
Hey i was wondering where u buy different color hair to make the dreads.. sallys only sells black brown and auburn... i want like pink and crazy colors lol
And to the person that said you're stupid for it, they're just mad because they probably bought REALLY expensive stuff online because they didn't know the right places to look. But anyways, this tutorial is the best one I've found. Your dreads look awesome.
If you want long ones from one pack, you can get around 8 DE dreads (so it would look like 16). If you cut the hair so that they are medium length, it doubles the amount of dreads
thank you so much for this i couldnt figur eout how to make the DE dreads for th elife of me and now i watch this im like OMFG why didnt i thnnk of that
How long are your dreads and do you cut your KK at all from the package?
meaggierae89 1 week ago
@meaggierae89 It depends what you want. If you want really long dreads (18-24 inches) then don't cut the hair at all. The only problem with this is that you don't get as many dreads. I usually cut the hair length in half so that I can get medium length dreads (15-18 inches) and a larger quantity. It also depends on how thick or thin you like your dreads.
It really comes down to personal preference. Play around a bit =)
evendarkness 1 week ago
@evendarkness Thank you :)
meaggierae89 1 week ago
How do you get them so long? I buy the longest syntheitc hair i can find and mine always turn out shorter than I want.
freiundentwirrt3 1 month ago
I tried making dreads before and it didn't turn out well but thanks to your video I see all the places where I went wrong and now I can try it again! Thanks :D
Nicodena 2 months ago
I have an old clip in hair extension, purely for a ponytail, could I use that to make a few small dreads? And if you wanted to make the dreads thicker, would you just not tighten the dread before steaming as much??
BKopella94 3 months ago
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I make my dreads myself as well, obviously thats why i'm watching this tutorial.. I just wondered about the dreads you are wearing during the video, because i absolutely love the mixed ones, two colored ones, but when i try to do any twisted ones they turn out quite horrible. So is there a special technique or am i just to stupid to do it?
AnotherCyberGirl 3 months ago
@AnotherCyberGirl If you're using the right hair (kanekalon), bacjcombing properly, and using a good steamer, then the twisty dreads should turn out just as good as regular dreads.
You can try backcombing each colour on their own, then backcombing them a bit together, THEN twisting and steaming. That might help.
evendarkness 3 months ago
@evendarkness thanks so much, i'll try that a.s.a.p. =)
AnotherCyberGirl 3 months ago
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AnotherCyberGirl 3 months ago
@evendarkness thank you :)
beanie021 6 months ago
Is there a way to stop them from itching?! Mine drove me crazy so I ended up taking them out but I love them and wanna wear them again but I don't want the itchiness and they scratched my skin...please help :)
jodderzJEALOUSY 6 months ago
@jodderzJEALOUSY It might be the type of hair you used or it could just be that your scalp is very sensitive. Try using a different brand of hair to make the dreads with and see if there is a difference.
evendarkness 6 months ago
@evendarkness Thanks! :) I used Kanekalon hair because there's really good reviews about it. It was my first batch I made myself so it could be down to how crap I made them haha thanks for your help :D
jodderzJEALOUSY 6 months ago
I've seen people use both combs and pet brushes- it appears you're using the latter. What are the advantages of the brush vs. comb?
beanie021 6 months ago
@beanie021 I find that using a pet brush makes the whole backcombing process a lot easier and faster
evendarkness 6 months ago
Very helpful! I'm psyched about making mine!
InsanexWolf 7 months ago
I got a steamer and i don't know if I'm doing something wrong but they will not get hard. I had been using a flat iron and it worked very well... I did it just the same and they stay soft with the steamer
craftys89 7 months ago
Love your Skeleanimal tee! :D
Beinwen 7 months ago
could you tell me around how much hair should I buy? :S
I want to buy enough to not have to make a second trip to the store, but I also don't want to have looooads of extra hair.
OMGitsBindy 8 months ago
@OMGitsBindy There isn't really an answer for that. It depends how many dreads you want, how big you want them, etc. A bag of hair is only about $2 anyway, so I don't think it'll hurt to buy more than what you need.
evendarkness 8 months ago
hello I'm here again, I have to ask about some uk website, which is selling quality kk hair, I bought kk from buyhair.co.uk but they don't have lot of colours, please hepl, thank you so much :))
Tere7za 8 months ago
@Tere7za If you google "ikickshins", a great website to buy bulk hair will come up and they have a HUGE selection of colours. I always use them to buy hair that I can't find particular colours in in stores. I'd post the link here, but Youtube won't let me lol
evendarkness 8 months ago
@evendarkness ok thank you! last question :D how much dreads you make from one bag (on this website)... or how much bags do you need to one head... I usually need 5 but I don't know what about these bags.. thanks :))
Tere7za 8 months ago
@Tere7za They are the same as any other bag of KK hair. It's hard to give an answer cause it really depends on how many dreads you want and how big you want them. I've bought 5 bags and made about 30 SE medium length dreads.
evendarkness 8 months ago
@evendarkness for example I bought 5 bags on buyhair co uk and I made 50 dreads, really long but thin ones
Tere7za 8 months ago
@Tere7za Again, I can't give you a set answer. It varies based on what you want.
evendarkness 8 months ago
what about when you want two colors?
SaraNoHuh 8 months ago
@SaraNoHuh Just twist two colours of hair together. Same techinque.
evendarkness 8 months ago
your kitty looks like mine ^^ nice
HotPunkGirl111 8 months ago
How would I be able to sell my synthetic dreads?
elementalkitten 8 months ago
@elementalkitten Get the word out there that you make and sell them. Take pictures of the dreads you have already made and advertise yourself.
evendarkness 8 months ago
I just bought kanekalon jumbo braid and it's the super silky kind. I tried to "backcomb" and yea....that was a FAIL. So my question is, can you still make and seal dreads without backcombing the hair? Will they seal as tight? Will they last as long? Thanks in advance!!!
lovelymasquerade 8 months ago
@lovelymasquerade I haven't worked with silky hair before so I have no idea muffin =(
evendarkness 8 months ago
How long does your dreads typically last after being made in this fashion? Can you use a lighter to burn the very tips so that they never unravel?
lovelymasquerade 8 months ago
@lovelymasquerade I still have these dreads and they still look like I just made them yesterday. If you seal your dreads with this techinque, they will never unravel. Trust me, these dreads have been through a LOT, lol.
You don't need a lighter to seal the ends, the steamer (if used correctly) will seal them better than any other method. If you use a lighter the ends will get hard and curl up, it doesn't look too nice.
evendarkness 8 months ago
How much was your steamer?
DinoGirl15 9 months ago
@DinoGirl15 Around $60
evendarkness 9 months ago
And if you buy different colours of kanekalon, you'll find they all have different textures and some are harder to backcomb. I'm mixing colours into one dread and they're colours i've never used before so they're taking aaages and going lumpy :/ or maybe it's been to long since i've dreaded.
stfugtfofgt 9 months ago
i use thick gloves to not burn myself. It really helps
leeloo1993 9 months ago
NO NO NO.. the dread should not be done this way but with the hook because the added water vapor, and then the hair rots immediately and in this way will last less..
i say this , coz i've 6 dreadlock with the zigzag method ! y.y
BunnyYAYA1 9 months ago
@BunnyYAYA1 I have no clue what your saying =P
evendarkness 9 months ago
@BunnyYAYA1 Uh. Synthetic hair doesn't rot like real hair.
HazillianHierophobic 9 months ago
hello, I have a steamer but it doesnt work as good as yours, I don't know why, but what esle can I use.. hot boilling water ? I've been doing dreads by hairdryer, they looked good, but they did not stay well more than one week of wearing, I have beatiful dreads from professional hairdresser, I had them three times and they are still great!! How did she do it ? please help me, I' ve ordered kk for my friend and I want make them quality, thank you so much
and sorry for my english :)
Tere7za 9 months ago
@Tere7za Boiling water is alright, but I don't like the results very much. You can use a damp cloth and a hair straightener in place of a steamer.
evendarkness 9 months ago
@evendarkness ok, so twist the dread, wrap it into some damp towel and than use the flatiron ? sounds strange but I'll try it, thank you so much :D if it doesn't work, I''ll use hair dryer, it will be ok I hope :)
Tere7za 9 months ago
@Tere7za The damp cloth and flatiron seals KK hair very nicely, but be VERY careful not to burn yourself hun. A hairdryer doesn't work on KK hair, only synthetic.
evendarkness 9 months ago
@evendarkness I have to say I LOVE YOU :D I just tried it and it looks great, perfect ! Thank you so much :)
Tere7za 9 months ago
@Tere7za <3
evendarkness 9 months ago
hello, I have a steamer but it doesnt work as good as yours, I don't know why, but what esle can I use.. hot boilling water ? I've been doing dreads by hairdryer, they looked good, but they did not stay well more than one week of wearing, I have beatiful dreads from professional hairdresser, I had them three times and they are still great!! How did she do it ? please help me, I' ve ordered kk for my friend and I want make them quality, thank you so much
and sorry for my english, I'm czech :)
Tere7za 9 months ago
@TheDeathJoint No it won't work. The reason steam is used is because it binds the hair together to form a dreads. Heat is essential to make a dread.
evendarkness 9 months ago
Thanks for the video man! I was about to spend 150 dollars on these. But I thought, I wonder how you make them? And found this, now I'm def. going to make them my self!!! I was wondering how much that kk hair is? And where abouts to get it?
Sarabii69 9 months ago
@Sarabii69 I'm glad you like the video =)
You can buy KK hair in beauty supply stores. Prices usually range from $1.99- $2.99. You can also buy it online if you want more of a variety in colours, but it is more expensive. A good online shop (that I use) is "ikickshins" online (just google it....youtube won't let me post the link)
evendarkness 9 months ago
@evendarkness Thanks so much for your time! I'm stoked to start making dreads!
Sarabii69 9 months ago
can i use the steam from an iron lolz
lemonpooh 10 months ago
@lemonpooh you COULD, but the results won't be as good as a steamer
evendarkness 10 months ago
@2001358056 It's my basement -___-
evendarkness 10 months ago
"make some money for what ur good at!" lol sorry i just had to laugh :P
xNervousxBreakdancex 11 months ago
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Looks really great!
realsaraSKELLINGTON 1 year ago
Thanks! this rlly helped! :D
crazysox99 1 year ago
were did you get the hair? plz help
bc13face 1 year ago
@bc13face A beauty supply store
evendarkness 1 year ago
how much is kanekalon hair? and where do you buy it
tacito30 1 year ago
i think he/she mad and meow'ing because you're using his/her comb
Kaisee223 1 year ago
@Kaisee223 lol!
evendarkness 1 year ago
That uses a lot more hair for such thin dreads.
If you use your own hair on your head, you can use a lot less hair and get the same result, but using a different technique obviously.
Morrosed 1 year ago
@Morrosed Yes, but you can remove synthetic dreads (Like I'd have to take my dreads out around my boyfriend and for family events.)
ResaChan 1 year ago
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@Morrosed Yes, but you can remove synthetic dreads (Like I'd have to take my dreads out around my boyfriend and for family events.)
ResaChan 1 year ago
slicker brush
27deathage 1 year ago
Hurray for Canadian Dread Heads :)
LadyVhaira 1 year ago
could i use the steam from the iron???
iamBiancaChambers 1 year ago
@iamBiancaChambers Yup, but it wont work as well as a steamer would
evendarkness 1 year ago
Thanks for the video! It's perfect. I had ordered dread falls online and paid like 120 dollars. Totally worth the money because I've had them over a year and they're still very sealed and still look pretty good especially for me wearing them all the time. :-D
Have you by any chance found a website that sells kanekalon hair? I would like to add some more to my falls to make them fuller but don't feel like paying 2.50 for each DE dread plus shipping.
<3 your videos!
bluefairydust89 1 year ago
@bluefairydust89 Kanekalon hair online is pretty expensive. I haven't found an online store yet that sells the for any less then $2.50 a package =(
evendarkness 1 year ago
@evendarkness That wouldn't be too bad. You can get roughly about 5 DE dreads per package right? That'd be about $0.50 per dread. I think I'd be willing to pay that. lol. Especially after already paying $120 for 40 DE dreads :-/ Do you have a certain website or 2 that you found to be pretty trustworthy?
bluefairydust89 1 year ago
@evendarkness Try afrocare.com :D
noonealive123 1 year ago
@evendarkness even in real stores, they're a minimum of £2 a packet. I'd say that it was totally worth it though, and that it was pretty cheap
MissKhetsa 1 year ago
Georgous :)
shesheitsme1 1 year ago
Is it possible to use a clothing steamer to seal your dreads?
Casketta 1 year ago
@Casketta Absolutely! Any kind of machine that produces steam can be used (as long as its not like...a power steamer =P)
evendarkness 1 year ago
@evendarkness Perfect!
I'm planning on making fake dreads for my Cyber Goth costume for Youmacon~ So this definitely helped. Now to find Kanekalon hair... In Canada. ಠ_ಠ
Casketta 1 year ago
you give more details than the other videos ive watched
thanx for your video :]
R3dBirdMAN93 1 year ago
@R3dBirdMAN93 Your very welcome muffin ^________^
evendarkness 1 year ago
Great tutorial! Lots of help! <3
Yeah I ordered mine online for 180, and honestly they are crap and barely even sealed. So I will be making my own hahaha
BodyFarm27 1 year ago
I've found colored hair on Ebay! Check there girls... and thanks for the tutorial. I've done them with a flat iron and that's a pain. I'm going to have to invest in a steamer!
bluegirl0321 1 year ago
Great tutorial. I've made them before using a flat iron and this looks so much easier! For those looking for the colored hair, if you cant find a store that sells it, I've found it on ebay!
bluegirl0321 1 year ago
Wow, the dreads look great, very tight, thats nice!
Omskanielar 1 year ago
Your video helped me a lot, I just made 12 de-dreads and still more to go :) but where do you buy the color kanekalon?
GenevieveXBarton 1 year ago 4
@GenevieveXBarton Some stores carry it, others don't. It's a matter of luck
evendarkness 1 year ago
@GenevieveXBarton
and did they end up well? no wrong ones? :D
RamenEm 1 year ago
@GenevieveXBarton if you live in the UK, I'd definitely recommend buyhair.co.uk they ship super fast and the packets of hair are decent for the price ♥
MissKhetsa 1 year ago
@GenevieveXBarton Kanekalon is not a color, but a type of fiber. Sort of like using 100% synthetic or natural hair, Kanekalon is best for synthetic dreads. It allows you to melt the fiber together to seal it rather than using a fiber which breaks apart or burns when heat is applied.
Solonneysa 4 months ago
Thank you SO much :D I've just paid 180 dollars for syntethic dreads online. But from now on I'm gonna make my own! I hope I'll get good at it :)
maritkristineboneng 1 year ago 7
@maritkristineboneng Let me know how it works out =D
evendarkness 1 year ago
@maritkristineboneng OMG 180??
ILoveMyWittleTeaCup 7 months ago
what kind of hair you use??
i need ure helppp lol ^.^
vampyria1 1 year ago
@vampyria1 Kanekalon
evendarkness 1 year ago
@evendarkness thank u very much...!! =)
vampyria1 1 year ago
@evendarkness thank u very much giRl..
vampyria1 1 year ago
have you ever done this on natural hair?
MasterEquality71 1 year ago
@MasterEquality71 Not yet ^__________^
evendarkness 1 year ago
Have you ever considered selling any? I have tried to make them and I suck lol
cyparisse2 1 year ago
@cyparisse2 Ya i have sold some before. The problem is that since I work full time it is hard to make a large amount in a certain amount of time for someone. So what I do is make batches at my own pace, then sell them as first come first serve.
evendarkness 1 year ago
Excellent video! I'm just starting out making dreads and sealing with the hot irons is a pain, so I've just found a steamer, like the one you have. Great tips.
I have a question, is it best to mount dreads onto an elastic hairband, lace or ribbon?
Also, have you got a tutorial vid of how to make transitional dreads?
Thanks :)
lilithia23 1 year ago
@lilithia23 I find mounting the dreads onto shoe laces is the best for several reasons. They are easy to tie in and to untie, they are super freakin tight yet don't rip out your hair, and they dont stretch so much (which causes pulling on the buns and that gives me headaches).
I dont have a video on transitionals yet, but I plan on making one.
evendarkness 1 year ago
So I've been making a few dreads and I was wondering, is there anything special you do to make them seal SO well?? I'm using a steamer, but they're still really frizzy (mostly closer to the bottom) and not sealed as well. Tips?
KadajX 1 year ago
@KadajX Are you using the proper hair? (kanekalon) or synthetic?
evendarkness 1 year ago
@evendarkness I don't use anything BUT kanekalon. But they're still frizzy as hell, mostly right at the bottoms is where it decides to blow up.
KadajX 1 year ago
About how many would you need to make to cover a whole head? :O
sparkysparkyboomman 1 year ago
@sparkysparkyboomman It depends on the head and how much coverage/fullness you want. If I were to give a rough estimate I would say 60 at LEAST.
evendarkness 1 year ago
@evendarkness I've found 40-45 works if you section the hair right. ^-^
KadajX 1 year ago
uhhg okay thank! =)
Zagwash 1 year ago
How are you holding the hair there. I use the loop on my SE to hold it, and thats the problem I have with trying to make the DE ones. Thanks!
Zagwash 1 year ago
@Zagwash It's tricky and frustrating, I usually stick to SE. In the video I tied up the other half with a shoe lace around the bar of the chair
evendarkness 1 year ago
how many watts is your steamer?
and where u get it from?
-Kazakkaii
Kazakkaii 1 year ago
@Kazakkaii Like I said in the video, I got it from Canadian Tire. Watts? I'm not too sure
evendarkness 1 year ago
Now I wonder, I have some dreads lying around here that appear machine-made. Well, I'm pretty sure they're machine made but what I notice is that they're really smooth. They don't seem backcombed at all, just twisted. Is it possible to do that at home too? Just twisting and steaming? Because that would save so much time (:
Wyninka 1 year ago
@Wyninka I think I know what your talking about. They are called smooth dreads. They are basically synthetic hair that was steam blasted, lol. The only problem with making them yourself is that they unravel pretty easily.
evendarkness 1 year ago
Also another method instead of just tying the other half around, get a really strong clamp and clamp it to whatever you're working on.
KadajX 1 year ago
That's crazy. Does the steam or heat just melt the hair together? I always thought you would have to bind them together with some adhesive or wax. If you have lox, do they unravel after a while? Or do they stay that way? And I suppose if they did unravel, now I know how to fix them :) Thank! Great video!
23INFORMATION23 1 year ago
@23INFORMATION23 The steam "seals" the hair together. So the steam probably melts the hair is a very gentle manner to make it all stick together I guess. No the dreads don't unravel if they are done properly. If they do unravel over time, just resteam them =)
evendarkness 1 year ago
@23INFORMATION23
The hair of the dreads doesn't melt together but rather stays curly because of the heat.
After a while, depending on the quality of the dreads, they will unravel a bit or get very fluffy. But then you indeed steam them to make them tight and nice again :D
Wyninka 1 year ago
how do u keep them from being as u said "velcro-y" lol..
i use a steamer and was just wondering how u keep them
from stickin to eachother?
MsStonerella420 1 year ago
@MsStonerella420 If you steam the dreads properly and for the right amount of time, they usually don't stick together. If they aren't steamed long enough then there will be "fly away" hairs sticking out and thats usually the reason they stick together muffin
evendarkness 1 year ago
@evendarkness wow that was quick! thanks a lot you rock!!
MsStonerella420 1 year ago
@MsStonerella420 Hehehe No problem hun =)
evendarkness 1 year ago
i use a pet brush too, sooo much easier..
RicePudden 1 year ago
can i make these with yarn?
Mrroliver98 1 year ago
hey how do you make longer dreads? like instead of at shoulder length butlike mid back..?
myluckynothing 2 years ago
Buy longer hair
evendarkness 2 years ago
you explained it great, thanks for posting this video!
xleelee916x 2 years ago
I dont have a steamer and I tried other methods but my iron steams so i use that but the dreads come undone when i try to put them in can you please tell me what I am doing wrong lol
dravynslilvamp 2 years ago
your can either boil them or wet them abit and use a flat iron.
ZombieFaceClause 2 years ago
she very cute
irishprd78 2 years ago
love this video!!!
lollipopmissfit 2 years ago
if i were to make single ended how m any packs of hair would it take to do dubble falls same size dreads as ypur makeing here
skookumsomfg 2 years ago
right on thanx man
mzztink666 2 years ago
how long dose it take u personally to backcomb one dread either de or se just wanted to compare it to how long it takes me
mzztink666 2 years ago
It takes me like 3 or 4 minutes I think
evendarkness 2 years ago
how many dreds do you personally make out of one pack of the hair?
InLoveWithMIYAVI 2 years ago
Well, if you make them thin you can make around 8 double ended dreads (so 16 that hang). Depends how much hair you use
evendarkness 2 years ago
i hate thing ones, have you made cool bad brains ones, thick ass dreds? like real rasta dreds?
CapnBooBoo 2 years ago
I was just wondering the brand name off your steamer???
Hollycaust69 2 years ago
wow you have done an awesome job showing how well they can be made..all the other videos show sloppy work..i can now fix the mistakes i've been makin thanks
stef
littlehobogirl 2 years ago
I loved your tutorial. I have a question about sealing the dreads....I have a steamer but no attachments so I was going to use my flat iron. I have a Conair one that has a steam setting. Do you think that will work as well as a steamer?
jp516x 2 years ago
I'm not sure because I've never tried that, but you can give it a shot. I used to have a steam straightener, and the only problem I can see you running into would be that the since the straightener doesn't hold that much water, it might be really frustrating to keep refilling it. Also, a regular steamer like mine has more power and a hotter temperature...so your results may not be that great. But still give it a shot =)
evendarkness 2 years ago
Just want to say I love your tutorial, my backcombing was always my worst issue, so thank you for helping! ^-^
BloodPigsIX 2 years ago
ok get to the point
twinmny 2 years ago
You're my new favorite! lol all the other videos left something or another out but yours actually made sense, and included everything lol
purplexhazex123 2 years ago
So i just have to thank you ..I just made my first set of dreads and they look great ..the back combing is my isue but you really helped me figure out how to get the shape...so your awsome
amelia15200466 2 years ago
Aww I'm glad to hear that =)
evendarkness 2 years ago
This video was super good and informative! You could actually see and understand everything you were doing! Thank you!:)
BabyBeaverShizu 2 years ago
Really good tutorial! I've never tried to make my own yet, but I've been a fan of synthetic dreads for quite some time. Thank you for taking your time out to submit this :D
revam1ssp1ss 2 years ago
Hey i was wondering where u buy different color hair to make the dreads.. sallys only sells black brown and auburn... i want like pink and crazy colors lol
irayneblood 2 years ago
I found a hair extention store in the ghetto, lol
evendarkness 2 years ago
I did, too.
So you're not the only one.
And to the person that said you're stupid for it, they're just mad because they probably bought REALLY expensive stuff online because they didn't know the right places to look. But anyways, this tutorial is the best one I've found. Your dreads look awesome.
zombier4v3r 2 years ago
where do you get this "KK" hair lol i've never heard of it.
NAGGARPLEASE 2 years ago
your stupid then lol
6xZombie 2 years ago
thxn very helpful! how many dreads would you say there can dome out of one package kanekalon? :)
miraLouise 2 years ago
If you want long ones from one pack, you can get around 8 DE dreads (so it would look like 16). If you cut the hair so that they are medium length, it doubles the amount of dreads
evendarkness 2 years ago
thxn!
miraLouise 2 years ago
Just wondering how you keep those secure in your head? Do you use pins? Or just do a ponytail?
DANNYGUURL03 2 years ago
Well, you can either braid them into your hair, or mount them on ribbons and tie them around a bun
evendarkness 2 years ago
is that water vapour??
schimmligkeit 2 years ago
that's the best video about making synthetic dreadlocks ;)
AntiEmo14 2 years ago
thank you so much for this i couldnt figur eout how to make the DE dreads for th elife of me and now i watch this im like OMFG why didnt i thnnk of that
BabyGoth666 2 years ago
Haha no problem hun! Hope it helped =)
evendarkness 2 years ago
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ShiriniFTW 2 years ago
kitty is meowing because u hav his/her comb :P
Tempclanleader 2 years ago
I kind of want fatter dreads... do I just make the twist a bit looser?
katiemshanley 2 years ago
Use more hair
evendarkness 2 years ago
I like how you use a pet brush.
Thats a good idea.
noodlesandchopsticks 2 years ago
LooL...
Hm this video was really good :)
Im going to make my own dreads but... I saw that a lot of people use your...machine xD I