Instant Dreadlocks
- Posted on 20 November, 2014
- Fake Scalp Wig
- By Anonymous
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Please read this description for answers to questions you have.
Tools used.
1. Comb : for comb twisting.
2. Crothet 0.60mm : for crotcheting
3. latchet hook : for interlocking
Products used:
Gel . For sectioning. Has nothing to do with hair locking, but gives good results in terms of collecting hair together..
Scalp oil cocktail. A blend of oils my wife mixes. You will have to contact her for the secret recipe. great fragrance, keeps the scalp hydrated and moisturized for long.
Hi, my name is Chris McGrath. I'M gon na demonstrate how to do instant dreadlocks, not for here the technique accused illustrate here. I'Ve done it on our floor, but I haven't documented using molding gel using crochet hooks latch. It hook that I'm gon na be using six 0.6 mm sectioning the hair, the future styling, and then we say the process as we move along Johnny yep. So I'm not gon na go all the way up. I'M just gon na do up to there because I want to be able to cross here the rest of the hair, so I'm gon na dissection. My sectioning is based on the size that my clan requested and the texture and the thickness you have more volume. You get better quality of dreadlocks, so if I was doing just calm twisting, this is what I would have done. This is what I would have done, so I've just gone in lock it up and pull it all the way to the end. This is what I would have done come to see, but this is gon na take a very long time to lock it's gon na take three to six months to lock, so we want to get finished today and have instant dreadlocks when I'm doing sectioning. I go. Half on this one halfway, because it allows for different than beautiful ways of styling once we get into styling, it allows for beautiful ways of styling. This is much more there's much more room to play, as opposed to doing them all straight down all straight down. You'Re limited to just going straight up, but when you dig dug them allows you to style in different direction, and it's beautiful. You will notice that I'm living out a section of the hair deliberately when I, when I pull I'm, not I'm not pulling the whole of it, I'm not hauling, all of it, I'm kind of like leaving some cuz those these ones are the ones that allow the Hair to lock and don't make the mistake of using a lot of gel just makes the hair dirty. You want to use it a little, but not so little. It'S more like a petroleum jelly on your face. If you use it more, you look like a you. Use less it's small enough, so you need to learn how to have a balance in the way you use the gel, but if need be, less is more at any time when it comes to gel. Less is more so I finished sectioning. I did all my sections that will help me in styling in the future or whether stylist will be there, and I read all the way to the front. So what I'm gon na do next is I'm gon na crochet all this and then I'm gon na interlock. This so we can see so I'm gon na demonstrate how I'm gon na start. The crochet like, for example, I'm gon na do this one here, so it's gon na start from there. You develop speed with time. If you want to learn this, I can't really show you what's happening inside, but I can explain that I'm just crocheting it has to be done when the hair is dry, so we're out in the Sun and the hair has dried up and that's okay. So this one, I'm gon na, be able to maintain the same length of the dreadlocks of the hair, which means they're going to be really long. Dreadlocks, like they've, been here for a very long time. The whole idea is to bypass the locking process, all six months waiting time and the ugly face and the swollen face and the I don't like my dreadlocks face. We just go all the way out of that. So this is just a quick one, as you can see we're moving and we're setting up the locks. So they look like they've been here a long time, then I'm gon na interlock, the bottom part. So I'm doing the same thing. The gel. I was telling you about is already not important anymore, so, as you can see, I used it precisely what I needed. You can't really see a mold eventually comes white stuff in the hair. So if, if you're a lock this, you know you have locks and you have white stuff in your hair means you're locked ition uses a lot of product should be just precisely so I'm gon na repeat again: I'm going to try and go slowly. So what I'm doing is I'm pulling out this hairs and bringing them inside and I'm taking it round, so I can maintain. I can do all the side the same way you would do on a straight hair after backcomb Dean, but fortunately this is afro. So it's already technically back home, it's already tangled, so I can move all the way and then we do it slowly after I've formed the shape, and then you keep doing this until you feel it start and then at the end you round the end, because you Don'T want the loose ends coming out you round the end. It takes a long time to master crochet cause, it hurts, it hurts a lot and hopped along and you can see by the time you get used to it. Your finger is gon na be rough, but doing afro, hair crocheted easy. It doesn't hurt a lot doing straight hair. You prick yourself a lot. You have to be very careful. You have to have focus a lot of focus and stun dreadlocks down so just gon na. Take a a week or two a couple of washings for it to really mature and look like comes with time now, but getting it here. This is the problem getting it from here to here. Just time, there's nothing you can do about it. There'S no product! You can ever use to get this time. Is the product? Don'T let anyone lie to you from here to here? Time is the product, so we're finished, doing the locks. As you can see, and look like they've been here for a very long time. They don't look fresh at all. They are very solid, most important you can wash them so I've started interlocking. I prefer doing cross ad and cross to avoid having a straight line. So I'm gon na show you I do from this side then from up, then I'm gon na go from the other side, so the dreadlock goes around. It avoids having something like this coming all the way straight. Let'S see this, so I keep going up. If I want, I can add another one and keep going to the side all the way until it is tied up in make sure you don't make it too much tight, because it's called will heart so sometimes, depending depending on the growth it can be 2 or 3, but I'm left-handed, I always start towards the right and always remember to add this one. Most people just do sliding up side and up, but they forget to do the other side which makes the dreadlock go around. That'S how you get it to go. So you go from the side side, the other side. When you get used to it, it kind of comes out. Naturally you don't have to think about it. You don't have to think okay. Now, I'm doing this side, then I'm gon na go up. It just comes natural and remember, as you come towards the front, you want to start from this side so that when you finish, you finish from this side pulling the dreadlock towards the back. So I finished the interlocking as you can see, and oiled the hair with some oil concussion. My wife mate. Don'T ask me what it is. Honestly, I don't know it's mixture of something maybe she'll explain later. As you can see, it doesn't look like it's interlocked. If you go up close, you can't really see because I go round, you can only tell it's interlocked from the bottom and from the tech side fields, because if you go around, if you do it properly, it doesn't show that is actually interlocked. You see all of them have the same pattern, but you can see from the bottom because we cannot hide at the bottom like this one. We cannot hide it, so I've done the interlocking. So the locks are completely tied down all of them. Then I've done a simple style, please baby around. If you don't mind, I'm super all deep, because her scalp is dry, so it's okay, they they ordered kind of SEMA in so this. Is it my name once again this Christmas Rhett? This is my hope, thanks for watching
Comments
Damian Walter: That's what's up ... That was my only question other than that they look great ... I'm proud of you man
Iced Træs: Lol imagine doing this in the middle of the week and pulling up to school the next day with locs
GirlSproket: People who do beautiful things with their clients hair NEVER live anywhere close to me. :(
Tamika Brewer: Best loc video hands down!!! He didn’t do a lot of intro talk about nothing, he was direct and straight to the point. Gave me all the assurance I needed to start my locs! Thanks!!
Marchelle Allen: This is the only video that I've watched that makes me feel 100% comfortable starting my baby's dreads!
Lucifer's Devoted: The way he touches the hair, it's like he handles it as if it's alive. As if he's giving it pats to soothe it or he's massaging it to relax it.
Hey it’s Ashley A: The birds in the background make this video so relaxing
Nomadic Niecy: Very professional. His voice is so relaxing
Breyonna: I watched this while in high school. The first dreadlock video I ever watched. I am just now getting my locks after 5 years.
Shannah Brown: Black hair is so versatile! I love being African.
Shades of Sage: This is literally THE BEST tutorial I’ve seen on instant locs! Love how you interlocked the roots also! Awesome job! I’m 5 weeks into my loc journey and mine were started by interlocking. Kinda wish I did this now! Thanks for sharing ❤️!
Amarachi Crystal: I love how she's also (knit) crocheting as he's crocheting her hair! Fantastic!
Dee Price: I chased a guy down in the gas station from Jamaica who told me about using a crochet hook. I had been watching the wrong videos on how to do start and maintain my dreadlocks. Thank you so much for this video...I've learned so much. Keep doing what you're doing. As long as you've got haters, you're doing something right!
Emely Fernandez: Best video ever, AND your voice is so relaxing! Thank you for posting this.
Marie Smith: The fact 2.5k people disliked this video is shocking. Must be people who are mad she’s not going through the whole long process of twisting her locs, and letting them form. This is perfect for those who don’t have the time, or just don’t like the staging.
Berlinda Koomson: This is amazing, absolutely flawless ❤
Theresa Aitcheson: I've learnt something new! You're a great hairstylist.
MIss K: This is so therapeutic to watch
SooAlicia: The word you’re looking for, for the parting is bricklay!! We use the same techniques for roller sets to hide parts. Nice work!!
Crunch Time: This is the process I would go for. I like mines to look like this as opposed to comb and palm.
Solace Osoh: You've just save my grown up ass right now. I had a client for dred, never did this before, but I assured the client believing I would watch on YouTube. I'm glad I do watch the Best and easiest way. Thank you and God bless you initiatives. Your wife knitting is beautiful too
Sharon W: Watched this video a few years ago. Watching it again now and enjoying just the same as back then. Fantastic job, Kris!
jhoana Michaque: Em Moçambique Não conheçemos essa tática, razão pela qual levamos muito tempo para o cabelo ficar como dread... esse procedimento é fantástico.
Sonya Hughes: I think it's cute that you're both crocheting at the same time!
Kristi Morgan: Beautiful man with healthy hair. He sure knows how to keep his hair neat
AichaAubrey: I cannot believe this!! I’m supposed to be getting my hair locked tomorrow and I need this man to come to Atlanta and do my hair ASAP. I need this in my life
ItsMissChas5: He's crocheting, SHE'S crocheting!
Kerlanna Hubert: This came out perfect im definately looking to lock my hair this week ❤
Malkia Benzy: Watching this for the third time and it is still *phenomenal*
Kim J.: I would love for him to do my hair...men hands hit different when styling a woman's hair.
Ntamyo Nalungwe: I just pray I'll find a hairdresser that can do a job as good as you!!
HeartBreakHigh: Totally Dreddy! Looks amazing! It wonderful to see how versatile and unique afro hair is. It really is a gift :0)
Lady J: Love it..... we've been doing similar techniques for years. I like them a bit smaller for versatile styling and the sister lock look. A sewing thimble will protect your finger - rubber or metal.
MrzGEISHA: his voice, quality of the video and the location was sooo damn relaxing lol
Jua'Queyunis Johnson: I really love these. I understand respecting the journey and all, and I wanted to go through it but I've tried so many methods and my hair loves to unravel, but it should have a hard time getting out of these.
Marjoni Tripp: Man you gotta have pride I our people, all these made up techniques that we come up with is genius! I wish you were in my area
macy m: This is an Art, very skillful ❤
Wendy Bucci: I love how he is crocheting her hair and she is crocheting a yarn project
Chirpy: I love how she is crocheting as he is crocheting her hair.
Kaylee Bee: I’m in the process of dreading my sons hair and you have a been a life saver❤️THANK YOU❤️
CarbonQ: Thank you so much! I’m about to Loc my nephews hair. You’re video just gave me the confidence/instructions on how to do it Thank you again! I will be telling him that “Time is the product for his hair to get to the style he wants!
TP locks: We need you in Texas!!!! Can’t find anyone around as good as you with the crochet!
Tito Souzza: Verdadeira obra de arte
Alma Taylor: I've never seen this process before. I need mines done like this
Mija Doggett: This amazing I wish I could find a loc stylist with his skill he's so quick and persistent
Macie Petersen: I love watching these videos, you take these beautiful african women and men and you do amazing things with their hair I just absolutely love it.
Elle Styles: Love this video! ❤️ You were so detailed in showing and telling how exactly to get locs using this method Def trying this soon no more faux locs for me lol
Ashley Piper: This I literally the best loc video Ever….you explained everything straight through the video…great job …hair looks great ❤️
Kay Kay: His parts are so clean!!! I love it ❤️❤️
Trevor Wilson: I first watched this video a few years ago. I just recently decided to finally get dreads and I watched so many videos on different methods and non of them were as good as this. I finally found this video again and I am so happy. I just want to thank you because now I know exactly what I will be doing tomorrow.
Thefunalongtheway: This is gorgeous! I love the way you did them❤️ definitely considering it... Where are you located?
Bic mon: This is the best instant dreadlock video
Caila Holoman: Absolutely beautiful! I just started my dreadlock journey ☺️
Angel Thorn: I wanna say thank you sooo much for the break down, my bf has dreads and I've been looking sooo long for a proper step by step for locking it.... It was clear and straight forward thank you
Kenny In China: ‘I can’t show you how to do that but I can explain. I’m just crocheting’
Valerie Turner: Amazing talent and creativity. I loved watching and love the end result!
The Shebrew: The texture of her hair is so pretty. It looks so soft! Like it belongs inside of a pillowcase! :-D
MICHAKA: I wish I had watched this before starting my husband’s dreadlocks but it’s been years now and I am still learning how to keep them nice.
Felicity Memela: I am getting my dreads on Saturday and I am so excited I can't wait.
Vera Wilson Ntim: Can’t wait to see the looks on my course mates face next year, gonna lock my natural hair during vacation .
Adonne Parker-Williams: This is the best instant locks I’ve ever seen I bet she had to pay like $500 for that
CallmeDr.D_: This is Black Man Magic!!!!! Geez his hands ❤️
Kay Fana: I’m starting my locs in a few hours. She’s interlocking. I have 3a / 3C hair. I’m scared at how it’ll come out but I’m so excited that I’m finally getting locs after 10 years from really wanted them. This video was so helpful. Thank you. Def subscribed
K I M M I E: Im currently trying this method on my own hair. Non of the locticians in my area have heard of this method. So I'm gonna do mine then stop by every shop and show off lol. Thanks King!!
Happy Gogetter: Wow, talent. But can I just say, these are the best looking masculine hands I have ever sent.
Alexandria Worthy: Flawless absolutely flawless!!! Blessed hands man
ItsMissChas5: Oh my gosh, his hands and nails are SOOOO clean and even nicer to look at!! And if it's hurting your fingers to crochet eith the needle, you should consider getting a THIMBLE for that finger. You'll notice a difference
Ka'Leigh Pinson: This video made me start using the crochet method on myself and anybody willing to let me use it I love your work king
Jess Do It: Love this... Absolutely awesomeness. I've learned so much from watching your vids. Much gratitude
Kris McDred: 17000+ view in 2 months.. I'm like God Lord!!! thank you guys. really humbled.
sunshine712009: This is the most excellent thing I've seen in loc haircare. You rock!!!!! Perfection. He is the Loc-Meister!!!
angiebee: Wow never seen this technique before he did an amazing job too
Kay J.: This is absolutely amazing!!
Maria Churi: Woooow,it's an art for sure, looking forward to start this hair style
E Dunlap: "Time is the product. Don't let anyone lie to you." This, people. This.
Alicia Grubbs: This video was amazing I love this technique
Sarah Odenyi: Beautiful work ,I love doing dreadlocks...it is my passion
J J: I love how he did this!!!
Sandra Moore: You did an amazing job. I love your locks as well.
Mbonyi Frank: This man made me to become one of the loctician who knows better to use crochet, since I've seen this I started watching this video I became the best one
Lola Bunny: I’ve been coming back to this video for over 5 years now! Definitely my motivation
Mz Merritt: Wanting to transition as it's been 4 years from cutting the perm off my hair. Now I'm in thought of using this method for my locks. Wish you were here in the states. Greattttt job on your client's hair as I know she loves it
MsCroftie: This is such an amazing video, very effortless and neat! Thank you!
Eccentric Lullaby: Afro hair is sooo BEAUTIFUL!!! Divine God like hair I'm so proud Thank you for sharing!
Michelle from Toronto: What a great video!! You did such an amazing job ❤️ thanks for the interlocking tip!!!!
Mattie t: Thanks you helped my do my Sisters hair. I love that she has instant locs now. My first try was using someone else’s video and they came out really fat and a couple of them unraveled. I tried again using your method and they came out perfectly! Thanks for the tip on finishing the loc off, now she doesn’t have the straight tips. They look like even the ends are locked too! Thank you thank you thank you!
Jleigh Martin: I'm here to learn how to do my boyfriends hair, and hopefully one day our children.
Stacey Walden: So satisfying to watch.... beautiful work
Santana G: I wish I had found this video when I started my locs! It would have made things so much easier....
JPJ: Thank you! This is the best how-to video I've been able to find
Toshia Crowder: This man is gifted!!
Jazzie Jazz: Love this technique❤️
Gamue_hair: Who is here to get dreadlocks skills, l actually learnt from him ❤️
KO Doom: wow at 8:00 watching ur hands work the hair while her hands work the crochet was very relaxing. i like the rhthym
Leninha Santiago: Da hora adorei ❣️
alaina gathers: This was the best tutorial I’ve seen
TheLadyDelirium: I don't know how I got here, I've got no intention of braiding my hair but this is really interesting and strangely relaxing.
Oarabile Monnatota: I'd like this a million times... If only I lived in Dubai
BreannaRenee Reynolds: This man’s hands are beautiful... I became distracted by his hands lol
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