Backcombing and Crochet Hook Locking Methods

Disclaimer: This locing method is not for everyone. If you have very difficult hair to loc, you may want to give this method some consideration.
Skill Teacher video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7sRsSIqMEQ&feature=channel_video_title
If you check out his channel he has several videos on dreadlocks maintained and started that way.
Clover Crochet Hook #8: http://www.amazon.com/Clover-Touch-Steel-Crochet-90mm/dp/B003W0JGUU
Prettiboishai's video on rounding ends using crochet hook: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTMq_AuBUkU

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Howto & Style

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• backcombing
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[apictureofruit]

Is that hook the smallest one?

[Shawnta715]

@apictureofruit No it's not the smallest. I think the smallest one that could easily be found is 0.70mm/0.75mm

[chocodoll73]

Does the tips come unraveled after rounding?

[Shawnta715]

@chocodoll73 They should not but if they do all you need to do is get out crochet hook again :)

[shoo4eva]

great demo! i am 10 months into my journey , all have locked up except for this one stubborn piece right in the front of my head. I am gonna try this minus the crochet hook. My question .... am i back combimg on dry or wet hair? thanks in advance!

[Shawnta715]

@shoo4eva Your most welcome!!!! You would want to do this on dry hair.

[goddessmarindy]

This is a great video...although I've had loc's for years I find the understanding in you demonstrations helpful for the up keep of my current loc's <3

[chyitaria]

Let me ask u this: are you free forming? I love how u do your curls on unretwisted hair. Alos if u do retwist how long do u wait? I decided to free form and I love it!

[naturally4us]

Thank you for the info!!!!!!!!! Be blessed. lol

[CeddytheCreator]

haha....stab it stab it a few times good vid

[ahavaharuach]

Hey Shawnta,

Very informational vid. I just recently did my sister's hair with the back combing/two strand twist method. She really likes it. Keep the vids comin ;)

btw is that a B-more accent that I hear lol

[justinemelch]

Hi Shawnta!

I had my locks for 4 years, and had them started and maintained via crochet, and only crochet.

Recently I combed about half of them out.

I did loose A LOT of hair, but I have naturally thick hair and there was enough hair left over to make me pretty happy. I didn't feel like i was bald hah.

SO if you do this method, you can save some hair, as long as your don't have a naturally thin hair. :)

[aberdeen14]

SkillTeacher is the Man!

[aberdeen14]

I'm so happy to see you reviewing this technique. I discovered it a couple months back and the process alone helped me make my decision to get locs, at long last. Since I'm of mixed background, my african-asain hair texture makes for sad dreads due to the flyaways and frizz. I've found this method the best for hard-to-lock hair and with a little practice, your locks look mature and touching up roots is simple. I use a 0.75 mm hook while my hubby prefers 1.5 mm and yes, lots of jabbed thumbs.