dread maintenance

Dread locks can be maintained using only a crochet needle. Maintenance can be done by yourself or by someone else. Note: the smaller the crochet needle, the tighter the locks.

The needle should poke into or through the base of the hair so that the hook of the needle pulls little loops out. This is done while the other hands index and thumb is pinching the section being poked. Twist the hair being pinched and keep poking the needle in making loops. Focus on making the dread lock look even unless lumps are intended. This style was learned in Bangkok Thailand.

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[TheInditribe]

I'm a member at dreadlocksite which is very anti-crochet. My vid was posted as an example of what not to do. I used this method. I'm wondering what you have to say about the argument that crocheting damages your hair, makes them weak, too high maintenance, etc.

[skillteacher]

The crochet hook method damages hair if the person does it too much or too hard.

The hook method is a lot of work but it is worth it if you like the style and the end result.

My wife has had her locs for over 5 years and we have only used this method, her hair is stronger than before she had locs and it seems to grow faster and healthier.

So my argument is that most people who don’t like the crochet hook method have either never tried it or do it too much or too fast.

[MaDfaCeJokeR]

If i do this every time i have loose hair it will be bad for my hair or not?>

[skillteacher]

These style of dreads always has a few loose hairs, so dont worry about trying to make them perfect.

I suggest using the hook every time there is a problem, or when there are too many loose hairs. As long as you do not rip at the loc with the crochet hook or not do it too strong and aggressive, the crochet hook maintenance should be comparable to combing straight hair.

[fourdeeounce]

The patient??

[itpaystobeme]

great camera

[badabumbadabing1]

@thedarnelln

dont tie them then?

[thedarnelln]

how do his just lay straight down ? cuz mine look almost exactly like his, & i tie em back in a hairband, but i want them to lay like his . any tipsss?

[ganjaplanta650]

what size is that needle?

[bilethezombie]

This guy looks like the lead singer of Live! LOLOLOL

[TheInditribe]

@jerseyRJ Yea, you're right. I switched from peppermint soap to tea tree soap a couple of months ago and it works incredibly well especially for my oily scalp.

[jerseyRJ]

@TheInditribe hey, neutral party in this arguement but i havent tried this method yet but am goin to for my roots. my hair is pin straight and ive back combed mine, worked pretty well, my hair has been dried out from salt water and i found some of mine were breaking alittle from it so just tip might help both of u if u didnt kno use TEA TREE OIL!!!! it help keep mine from getting dry and its also known for killing bacteria, helps prevent/ get rid of mildew which can form.

[CuRtiis78]

Hey man, how r u doing?

You're really good with dreads!

What do you recommend to maintenance the dreads.. once a month, once in 6weeks or something or is that to much.. like it will damage the hairs?

Big Up!

[norwayfinland]

i dont understand im a kid from jamaica inport 2 norway i been adopted but my dreds are very thick muchts thicker than his dreds how is that possebel ??????

[nikyedavid]

Does dreadlocks put strain on your roots. (both during the process of dreading and otherwise on a day to day basis)? Does it tug at the roots, or speed up the balding process in anyway? Your advice would be much appreciated?

[nikyedavid]

Hi i was considering this method of locking my hair, as my hair is quite fine and soft. I used to tightly braid my hair frequently about six years ago, then cut my hair. I grew my hair again recently but it is shedding EXCESSIVELY. I know upto 100 hairs daily is normal, however I shed HEAPS more. My hair used to be thick, and now it seems really fine. More importantly, my follicles are extremely WEAK, AND PAINFUL. My crown and front hairline is sore as if it is being pulled even though it isnt