How to Make Dreadlocks: Fast locking, beautiful dreads Part 2

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  • This is how I made my dreadlocks. If you have questions, please leave a comment. Read my entire Dreadlock Story at www.melissabranin.blogspot.com.

Komentáře • 164

  • @ivanm7807
    @ivanm7807 Před 10 lety +11

    this is the best tutorial ive seen on dreads. kudos.
    just one thing, wouldn't crocheting too close to the roots end up ripping the hair at the roots? that could be bad because thats irreversable damagein time you could cause the roots of your dreads to be so weak one day you may just rip a lock off by the roots

  • @zombeepollen
    @zombeepollen Před 11 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video. You've given me the courage to know that I can do this to my own hair. Your dreads are beautiful!

  • @MusicIsMyWisdom5
    @MusicIsMyWisdom5 Před 10 lety +4

    This has to be the most helpful video I have ever watched.. Thank you so much for posting this vid.. Time to start growing out my hair!!!!

  • @MsFutureCartoonist
    @MsFutureCartoonist Před 7 lety

    So many years later and this video still holds up, thank you for posting!

  • @CahleeChi
    @CahleeChi Před 11 lety

    Just so you know I've probably watched about 20 dread making videos and so far, yours is the best. Thank you :)

  • @laytonpowell
    @laytonpowell Před 12 lety

    I have been looking for a video like this for so long! Thanks so much, I actually understand what people were talking about with the whole crochet thing now - I have 2 dreads now and they're already gorgeous thanks to you! Keep on keepin on, love!

  • @jacobberger5233
    @jacobberger5233 Před 11 lety

    I love your dreads! This video has given me every bit of information I needed and was looking for in dread making.

  • @dovahkiin7548
    @dovahkiin7548 Před 11 lety

    Your tutorial is excellent. I'm glad I watched this before starting. Definitely gonna take my time when I get started.

  • @chellemorton1811
    @chellemorton1811 Před 9 lety

    Love YOU! Love your dreads! I was scared to get dreads until I watched your video. THANKS!!!! Can't wait!

  • @christelhino3315
    @christelhino3315 Před 9 lety

    I just started my dreads...I have long hair, your video has been the most helpful thank you.

  • @odellaylee
    @odellaylee Před 11 lety

    Oh man- How i wish i found your video before this morning!! i just dreaded my husband's hair- and i'm not thrilled with the outcome thus far. very fuzzy and i did use wax. BUT i am going to spend however long it takes to crochet them into the tightness that *I* prefer like yours! My husband doesn't care- he loves them as they are, but i would rather him look well dreaded rather than someone who hasn't groomed himself for years! LOL!! thank you for your tutorial!

  • @fieryfaeriefury
    @fieryfaeriefury Před 10 lety +2

    Part 1 and Part 2 tutorial is amazing. It's exactly what I've been scouring the internet for. I've done dreads before, but didn't do as much research. After over a year I took them out. And now I'm ready to make the commitment and do it correctly. This is the perfect tutorial, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you. Your dreads are so beautiful and amazing!

  • @amberleighcrowell6644
    @amberleighcrowell6644 Před 4 lety

    You make it look so easy. Love this tutorial! Beautiful dreads.

  • @BrandyLeeJaxFL
    @BrandyLeeJaxFL Před 8 lety +1

    I absolutely LOVE the look of your hair. It doesn't look like it stinks (meaning it looks nice and maintained). My hair is only about 4 inches longer than shoulder length right now so I'm in the research phase while I wait for it to grow more. I'm 34 and have wanted mine dreaded for at least 15 years. I'm finally at a point in my life that I'm living for me and doing as I damn well please. I'll hopefully start on mine in about 4-6 months. I've thought about it for so long, it's past time to just do it!

  • @EggPlantsBelieve
    @EggPlantsBelieve Před 11 lety

    I already commented on part 1 but I feel much more confident after watching your video, before I wouldn't trust myself doing it myself but the steps you do totally seem like something I could do.

  • @TheMahli12
    @TheMahli12 Před 11 lety

    Loved the video and your relaxed attitude. Definitely more of this needed in the world. My hair is about two inches long now after deciding to grow it after lots of clipper cuts and bleach blasting! I have a long journey before undertaking this method but it's one of the best methods I've seen. (No chemicals needed)

  • @TheEduardoMazariegos
    @TheEduardoMazariegos Před 12 lety

    Absolutely beautiful! I wish there was as much info on dreads back in the early 2000 when I got mine. I might still have them, but nonetheless, I hope to one day have beautiful dreads like yours.

  • @krystalc.9028
    @krystalc.9028 Před 11 lety

    Ive seen lots of videos.. by far the best one thank you so much for sharing

  • @gnarcloud
    @gnarcloud Před 12 lety

    Thank you!!!!! this is the exact method im going to use on my own hair, your dreads look greaat and i love that you dont need any products just dedication to the dreads!

  • @CRAZYxXxELLA
    @CRAZYxXxELLA Před 11 lety

    brilliant amazing fantastic awesome easy to understand video ! best one on youtube by far!

  • @hannahbraydis9933
    @hannahbraydis9933 Před 10 lety

    Thank you so much for these videos! They were by far the best tutorials for dreads that I've seen, and I love the way yours turned out!! :)

  • @CataclysmicStar
    @CataclysmicStar Před 12 lety

    You there, lady? You are beyond awesome. :) First, I've always wanted dreads but haven't been brave enough - I have very thick, somewhat curly hair, and I'm not entirely sure I have the dedication to proper maintenance (as it is I wash, towel dry, ponytail, nothing more). Your's are absolutely gorgeous though! Secondly, you're an incredibly talented recording artist. (Oh, and I LOVE your wall hanging!)

  • @angienaranja
    @angienaranja Před 12 lety

    you have amazing talent, I love your music and your artwork, also, beautiful dreads. I've been trying to work up the courage to do a few myself for a few years. ♥

  • @p0nyexpr3ss
    @p0nyexpr3ss Před 11 lety

    I wish I had the balls to do this to my hair. Dreads look awesome on you! If I ever get the courage to do it, I'll be following your videos.
    Ps- Love your music!

  • @melissamenchaca9121
    @melissamenchaca9121 Před 11 lety

    she takes all the fun and spontaneity out of dread locking, locking is supposed to be natural, and messy, and fun. It is fun just watching your hair do what it naturally wants to do. My advice is to not use a crochet needle until your dreads are at least 3 months along, and then only sparingly. Like maybe once. Enjoy your locking journey. It is supposed to be a joyful experience.

  • @StripeyBeanieHat
    @StripeyBeanieHat Před 12 lety

    I was just watching the video and then realised I was really getting into the music...I wondered who it was. Derp! I remembered you said the music was your own, so I would just like to say that you are very talented!

  • @aliciamoore4092
    @aliciamoore4092 Před 10 lety

    Alright, so , I've been thinking of locking my hair for forever.. and I hafta wait for my hair to grow out, as I've been shaving the sides of my head since I was in the 7th grade! Haha, but I just hafta say that I like the crochet method, and the way you've explained it, it makes it sound easy.. but I know, I've got a LONG road ahead of me, til I'll have dreads as beautiful as yours! Thank you!

  • @Tattooedrancidjunkie
    @Tattooedrancidjunkie Před 10 lety

    OMG!! i was going to pay a thousand dollars to redo my dreads for the third time. the first two time i did it i had a rookie do it and my hari got all destroyed and the second i had a panick attick. thank you for this, this was the most effective way of doing them. thank you.
    i just want to keep my bangs

  • @rochellelund5726
    @rochellelund5726 Před 12 lety

    your hair was so beautiful before dreads! but i love the dreads! i want someone as good as you to do mine

  • @graffsk8er
    @graffsk8er Před 12 lety

    I'm like you.. I've seen every single dread video on youtube.. and let me tell you... This series of two videos is the best. (: Great teacher. I want my dreads like yours.. when I make them I'll make a video so you can see them. (:
    Thanks for the tutorial. ♥

  • @genxjason
    @genxjason Před 12 lety

    Nevermind just watched part 1 again. Yep 1" sections, got it. Thanks

  • @saraelizabeth6576
    @saraelizabeth6576 Před 6 lety

    Has to be one of the best dread videos I've seen. your dreads are amazing 😍

  • @dylanparrott
    @dylanparrott Před 11 lety

    the dreadheadhq lock sculpta is VERY user friendly. And it's much much nicer to your hair than a regular crochet hook.

  • @mickeycahill589
    @mickeycahill589 Před 11 lety

    I have dreads at the moment and I got a full head in just over 5 hours! However the person who did it was a wax nut! I have nothing against wax but some people just need to stop! I think the next time I get dreads I will defs do it this way! You're dreads are awesome!

  • @xaratyniz
    @xaratyniz Před 12 lety

    OMG i love your music i.e the lyrics i'm a Pisces too and like i feel that your lyrics help me get through thanks awsome video !!

  • @pihtbull3055
    @pihtbull3055 Před 11 lety

    Beautiful job . mine are 4 years old using this exact style . solid tight clean dreads . Some advice for people starting out Maintain !!!!! pop your locks , WASH YOUR HAIR , Dont put crap in it like honey .

  • @elombard39
    @elombard39 Před 12 lety

    Hi & Hello Melissa,
    your music is amazing & you make very entertaining videos.. The lyrics described you as a Pisces & we Pisces are very creative daydreamers ; )
    I enjoy your dread videos; you make it look easy. Dreads aren't for everyone but they look really beautiful on you. I'm much older than you, probably your mom's age & have three daughters.. I can't believe I'm saying this but if their hair looked like your hair, I'd encourage dreads on each of them.. Blessings, Elizabeth

  • @WolffiOfficial7804wwjjjw

    I love dreads unfortunately my hair is still too short . I love your they are gorgeous. Great video. And your music was awesome.

  • @littlestduckling
    @littlestduckling Před 12 lety

    This is amazing! I've been looking for a way to maintain my dreads beacause they've started to look fuzzy from all the loose hair. I'm ordering my crochet hooks right now.

  • @vanessajade16
    @vanessajade16 Před 10 lety

    Your dreads are perfect. :) After watching your videos I definitely want to dread my whole head. Thanks.

  • @elizvanessamorales5008

    Awesome tutorial very helpfull and neat looking dread

  • @MrCoolFool1969
    @MrCoolFool1969 Před 12 lety

    You have the best video i'v seen, i have been looking at dread videos for about 3 days now aha, thank you so much helped a lot (:

  • @shadearistotle1136
    @shadearistotle1136 Před 9 lety

    You're awesome. My girlfriend and I are going to study your videos for my dreads. Thanks a bunch! [=

  • @mightytruth
    @mightytruth Před 10 lety +1

    Thank you for taking the time to make this awesome video. I am dreadding my hair right now and trying to figure out how to deal with the ends and just make the whole dread better. I am having my family dread my hair right now and then I will go back through and maintain them with the hook and tighten them up. Im glad I got my family so Hopefully they will help me keep my sections for the first few months

  • @MartinMejzlik
    @MartinMejzlik Před 11 lety

    it's absolutely awesome, thanks a lot and keep up the good work!

  • @chelesewarren8419
    @chelesewarren8419 Před 11 lety

    Hi, me & my boyfriend are really interested in getting dreads.. But we need more lessons i guess. We need more informationy on how to do it. Out of all the dread videos i have watched, this one is by far the best. Your dreads look great. Thats exactly how i want mine to look. I wish i lived near you so i could pay you to do them for me because youre so good at it. lol

  • @elpollouriel1
    @elpollouriel1 Před 11 lety

    you have super awesome dreads! im gonna make mine in like 2 weeks and im so excited because ive waited so long :P I really like the way yours came out to be, im most likely going to try doing the same as you did :D

  • @ugaldeiris
    @ugaldeiris Před 11 lety

    Thank you so much for the awesome video!!! beautiful dreads!! :D

  • @trippy_azz_caucasian804

    great video , got 2-3 more months left 2 start my dreads thanks for sharing

  • @Thiscrapsannoying
    @Thiscrapsannoying Před 12 lety

    Cool! I have Scottish and Irish heritage. Never been but want to desperately.

  • @BLZNwhitee
    @BLZNwhitee Před 11 lety

    Nice video and nice locks you have, I have locks too but I just twisted my Caucasian hair into two strands and used a lil wax on everyone of them, I didn't back comb or separate and rip. I just kept twisting them into locks every chance I got, they look great and its only been since last Feb. 2012. I had locks 5 yrs. ago but cut them off and started again cause I was lost without them, LOL

  • @melsblogvids
    @melsblogvids Před 12 lety

    I have Irish heritage, but I'm not from Ireland. (though I've been there and LOVED it!)

  • @mtebraak1
    @mtebraak1 Před 2 lety

    Im reading ur lock story on the internet. Really Nice the way u Wright that story. And combine IT with these video's. Im learning a lot. Have my partails for almost 2 weeks now. And maybe in going to do al, but i take my time to think about it. ts my own journey. Glad to find ur video's. And u have beautyfull dreads girl. Good Luck with all the things u doing 😘

  • @genxjason
    @genxjason Před 12 lety

    Yes more vids please. I'm sorry if I missed if you told us what size sections you made but they look like 2"? Great vids and perfect timing because I'm going to do mine this weekend and it's good to see you omit the twist and rip.

  • @Ar9132
    @Ar9132 Před 12 lety

    I LOVE your dreads

  • @melsblogvids
    @melsblogvids Před 12 lety

    I've never used that specific shampoo, but I do use a residue free shampoo. I loved Dr Bronner's peppermint shampoo--it is natural, residue free, smells amazing, is very soothing to itchy scalp, and lasts a long time.

  • @shastabbe4285
    @shastabbe4285 Před 11 lety

    Sick sick sick dreadies.By far the best method demo I have seen to get a tight start.Your fingers must hurt after crocheting?If you crochet that much you must never be able to comb them out?

  • @MySweetGirl1088
    @MySweetGirl1088 Před 11 lety

    Love ur vid. Def put me more at ease & feel so much more informed on hw to do this, shld I do it. Ur locks are beautiful, by the way. Thnks for the vid, it was an absolute great one. :D Hope u mk more, if anymore are needed. Thnk u soo veryy much... ;)

  • @johnknuckles9250
    @johnknuckles9250 Před 5 lety

    that is amazing x im doing my dreadlocks atm x thank u for the experience x

  • @blandbrothers
    @blandbrothers Před 12 lety

    tthat looked pretty good instantly

  • @knottyrasta1790
    @knottyrasta1790 Před 12 lety

    Great locks!!!

  • @nimyonimyo5236
    @nimyonimyo5236 Před 9 lety

    best video I've seen!

  • @julieduenas692
    @julieduenas692 Před 5 lety

    Thank you!!! Loved the video music was good too!!

  • @clairekelly4380
    @clairekelly4380 Před 11 lety

    the best tutorial ive seen, it's the crocheting technique i was looking for. Have you any tips on putting dreds that have been cut off back into hair, my guy whines that im snapping the hair when i do it. Peace

  • @melissabranin
    @melissabranin  Před 11 lety

    It is possible, but using the crochet hook makes a huge, immediate difference. You can see at 2:29 in this vid how the dread looks before its crocheted. It is thick and spiky and much looser. After it is crocheted, it is tight, loose hair pulled in, and will hold up to washing much better, thus lock faster.

  • @allysonsmalley4042
    @allysonsmalley4042 Před 11 lety

    Awesome video!! Best one I've seen. Just wondering is having the hair braided first necessary?

  • @itisallaboutme74
    @itisallaboutme74 Před 10 lety +1

    Thank uou..I do locs and I do straight Hair locs.. I like this and thank you

  • @ChaoticMoira
    @ChaoticMoira Před 11 lety

    This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much for posting. Also, I LOVED the music and thought you said it was yours. I would love to get my hands on some. Is that possible, or is it just for your own private use?

  • @Clarky2677
    @Clarky2677 Před 10 lety +1

    This was a very good video and your dreads look awesome but if there is a way you could make a video just on crocheting, because most of the video your hand is hiding what you're doing. Thanks great video

  • @liquidxskin19
    @liquidxskin19 Před 11 lety

    this was awesome thank you!

  • @breanakay576
    @breanakay576 Před 9 lety

    very helpful thank you so much. im doing my research now.

  • @rebeccanutter
    @rebeccanutter Před 11 lety

    Hi! So this is by far the absolute best dread making video I've watched, and I've watched dozens.. I was just wondering, how necessary is the crochet hooking step? Is it possible to acheive dreads with the back combing and palm rolling alone? Because I'm truly awful at crocheting, the amount of times I've started a dread, started to crochet and then just combed the whole lot back out is ridiculous.. I don't mind if it takes longer for the dreads to mature, I was just wondering if it's possible..

  • @maxxheen
    @maxxheen Před 12 lety

    Your video's are great and really helpful and your dreads look great. Could you go into root maintainance and show how you keep them looking so nice and what you wash them with. Also the ones that you didn't backcomb as tight (that are longer) did they lock-up ok or do you recomend doing them all as tight as possible?

  • @Dreadmamaof3
    @Dreadmamaof3 Před 12 lety

    I love both of your videos! I was just wondering how you did it a little at a time, did it look weird? and how did you manage having some dreads and some "normal" hair at the same time?? Thanks again!

  • @vansom
    @vansom Před 10 lety

    Awesome video

  • @JathnangaV
    @JathnangaV Před 10 lety +1

    hi, awesome dreadlocks!! so i was wondering whether your technique causes your dreads to thicken on thin over time as they mature? Thank you!! :)

  • @chilakax1
    @chilakax1 Před 12 lety

    wow great job i love your dreads!!!!
    did you used any specific shampoo????

  • @melissabranin
    @melissabranin  Před 11 lety

    No, a needle and thread won't do anything. the time you spend going to the craft store (or ordering online), then practicing &perfecting the crochet method will save you MONTHS of locking time. MONTHS of not looking nappy. Its really super ridiculously worth it.

  • @melissabranin
    @melissabranin  Před 12 lety

    I'm working on another video covering maintainance. I would recommend making them as tight as you can without considering the length. If you try to make them longer, ie looser, they'll unravel more and will take waaaaaay longer to lock. Tight is best.

  • @YoungJournalSODMG
    @YoungJournalSODMG Před 12 lety

    yu really got it goin' on girl...I'm Subscribed =)

  • @lollxa
    @lollxa Před 12 lety

    beautiful girl with beautiful dreads
    rasta^.^

  • @Juliek3126
    @Juliek3126 Před 11 lety

    @rootzrebelz808 it makes all the hairs the stick out stick in a little more and it makes them tighter

  • @krystalc.9028
    @krystalc.9028 Před 11 lety

    Do you think this would work on thin hair.. I have semi curly but thin hair.. but I think your dreads are beautiful

  • @melissabranin
    @melissabranin  Před 12 lety

    I don't know how much it would cost, but I'm guessing it'd be a lot. It would take at least an entire day, if not more. You'd def be in that chair for over 8 hours.

  • @lilmak510
    @lilmak510 Před 12 lety

    sick dreads.. do u have dandruff problems.. do u have a way to not get dandruff?

  • @littlestbroccoli
    @littlestbroccoli Před 10 lety

    I've seen that you can unlock dreads by soaking them and combing them out. Is it any more difficult to unlock the hair when it's been crocheted as opposed to just palm rolled/waxed? Thank you for this marvelous information, your dreads look just perfect!! Can't wait to try it out.. :)

  • @bodybeatss
    @bodybeatss Před 11 lety

    u look beautiful !

  • @melissabranin
    @melissabranin  Před 11 lety

    If you want your dreads to "look good" don't rip and twist. Crochet. Crocheting is the only way to have nice, tight, locked hair from the get-go. Any other method I've seen takes months to look "nice". Or you can use some kind of wax/product to slick all the loose hair down. (I never have, though.)

  • @saraurbano6664
    @saraurbano6664 Před 10 lety

    Is that your song in the background? It is lovely. And your tutorial (both parts) have helped me, so thanks!

  • @melissabranin
    @melissabranin  Před 12 lety

    A friend parted my hair, it would have been too hard to do it myself. We did it in one inch sections (some a bit smaller) in a brick pattern. I have 58 dreads.

  • @abadcrowprims
    @abadcrowprims Před 8 lety

    i loooove your dreads. how many do you have?hope you reply

  • @joanlamore8455
    @joanlamore8455 Před 8 lety

    Okay this is great....just wondering, cos you didn't do the crochet hook til you got to the front of your hair in the video. Do you do that to each dread? or just the front of your hair/bangs line?

  • @racheldewitt1
    @racheldewitt1 Před 12 lety

    Do you kind of aim with the crochet hook? Or is it just like a in and out process not even minding where it goes? I have such a hard time understanding crocheting the dread.

  • @beautyschooldropout1972

    Thank you for your video

  • @madhatter8829
    @madhatter8829 Před 12 lety

    how long did it take you to know that you were sure that you wanted dreads???

  • @infogatherer100
    @infogatherer100 Před 12 lety

    great vids... beautiful dreads... what do you use to wash your dreads? do you think dread head HQ's residue free dread soap would be a good choice?

  • @AndreSantos517
    @AndreSantos517 Před 12 lety

    Hey! Well, first I have to say that I love your dreads, and mine were made exactly like yours, but I want to ask you what is the time interval between the maitenence you do on your dreads. Waiting for your answer :)

  • @irienesta90
    @irienesta90 Před 11 lety

    Ack!!! Love this method... How hair type is similar... But for the life of me I can't get this crochet thing down, all I do is turn my nice tight back comb dread into a loose root fluff ball. What am I doing wrong?

  • @montanathreehunna
    @montanathreehunna Před 11 lety

    When I had dreads my tips wouldn't round like hers and other peoples do, they kinda just curled at the ends like my hair does undreaded, but just don't roll them in your palm and try to make them round, but they still could end up round, it just depends on you're hair.

  • @beccammbuttface2609
    @beccammbuttface2609 Před 11 lety

    Ok THANK GOD i found this video, the rip and tear is NOT working out for me. But i have a question. I dont have a crochet needle nor the time to go out and get one, so does needle and thread work just as well?