How to make DE dreads

This is a video on how to backcomb and steam seal DE dreds.
I bought the hair from a beauty supply store. You can also buy it online, just google it.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Goth
• Dreads
• DE
• Hair
• Falls
• Cyber

[meaggierae89]

How long are your dreads and do you cut your KK at all from the package?

[evendarkness]

@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 =)

[jodderzJEALOUSY]

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 :)

[evendarkness]

@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.

[beanie021]

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?

[evendarkness]

@beanie021 I find that using a pet brush makes the whole backcombing process a lot easier and faster

[meaggierae89]

@evendarkness Thank you :)

[freiundentwirrt3]

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.

[Nicodena]

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

[BKopella94]

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??

[AnotherCyberGirl]

@evendarkness thanks so much, i'll try that a.s.a.p. =)

[evendarkness]

@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.