Knotty Boy How to Make Dreadlocks - Part 1
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Welcome to Part 1 in our series on How to Make, Maintain and Remove Dreadlocks - the Knotty Boy Method! The DVD version is also now available for only $7.00 from our website, www.knottyboy.com/shop/accessories_and_extras/how_to_dread_dvd/ ! In addition to the convenience of viewing this video from any DVD player, get ready for serious increased video quality and hilarious outtakes of our Knotty Boy stylists that’ll make it worth every penny. Or, continue to enjoy this free version of How to Make Dreadlocks with our compliments, for your viewing and learning pleasure!
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Knotty Boy How to Make Dreadlocks - Part 2
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Welcome to Part 2 in our series on How to Make, Maintain and Remove Dreadlocks - the Knotty Boy Method! The DVD version is also now available for only $7.00 from our website, www.knottyboy.com/shop/accessories_and_extras/how_to_dread_dvd/ ! In addition to the convenience of viewing this video from any DVD player, get ready for serious increased video quality and hilarious outtakes of our Knotty Boy stylists that’ll make it worth every penny. Or, continue to enjoy this free version of How to Make Dreadlocks with our compliments, for your viewing and learning pleasure!
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How to Care for Dreadlocks: Tips and Techniques : Starting Dreads: Tips for Dreadlock Care
Learn tips and techniques on how to care for dreadlocks, including products for maintaining, shampooing and conditioning dreads and more in this free how to video series.
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Dread Vlog 1: Before you start Dreadlocks.
There’s some stuff you should consider before you grow dreadlocks. If you’re thinking about starting dreads or just want to learn more about dreads this video will help you get started. It also sets some dreadlocks rumors straight. Enjoy.
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New dreads update ……….
Well whats up I have recently started growing dreadlocks. I just got them officially done on July 5th. They are homemade my mom did them with a metal comb and wax.
Then for about 3 weeks I put dread wax in about every other day which i realize wasn’t good because it just slows down the locking progress it just makes it look good just like a nice car with a bad motor. Then I started putting it in about every 5 days and little touch ups every once in a while and what not. Then i stopped putting it in for about a week and they started looking really rough but rough as in really frizzy and some loose hairs nothing super bad then I was doing some research on youtube and forums and what not etc. and found out what it actually did it was just the same as glue it just glued it all together which doesn’t allow it to move around to tangle so right now I haven’t had wax in about a week or 2 and they just seem that they are more locked up and better then I realized they would get.
Then I kinda figured and read that not washing them will cause grease which I knew but I didn’t even think about the grease making the little knots and stuff slip out so since I don’t have any residue free shampoo for my dreads (shampoo needs to be residue free so buildup and things wont go in your hair follicles which will cause the new incoming hair to Not knot up like it should) so I took boiling water and let it sit for a minute and dipped my dreads in it and they are more floppy and much more cleaner and a lot of stuff came out and the water ended up turning like completely white from wax etc. So if you use wax and you really believe your hair is ready i highly recommend you do that just be sure not to touch your scalp or head to the water, I did on accident and it burned so bad.
Right now it has been 2 days since I have done the boiling water deal. Another tip I highly recommend is to palm roll them allll the time. and if you heard like on sites and stuff that you should wear a hat to bed that is not correct unless you recently waxed your hair and maybe for dreadlocks that are done if you don’t want them frizzing up. But the palm rolling definitely pushes the frizzies and other stuff back in, and in my opinion it helps them shape, tighten, thicken, and look nicer so palm rolling is pretty much the god tool over wax, gel or anything, your hands are the best and remember to always keep them clean. And don’t forget every ones hair is different so these things might not be completely correct but I am pretty sure I hit the main things because I am white with thin hair but my dreads are looking pretty good.
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How To Make Dreadlocks The Natural Way
This is an article explaining how to make dreadlocks the natural way, i.e. without recourse to hair extensions or special dreadlock products of any kind. Using these methods you will be able to grow a full set of dreadlocks in a few days, weeks or months, depending on your hair type.
The natural method of making dreadlocks giving them more of an organic look, and they appear less synthetic or contrived. Dreadlocks worn by hippies, travellers, ravers and surfers tend to be of the natural variety, and artificial locks tend to be rare on these scenes.
First off I’d like to dispel a common myth: dreadlocks are not a Rastafarian-only hairstyle. Rastafarians have certainly popularised dreads (and given them their name), but they have been worn for thousands of years on people from many cultures (Ancient Egyptians, Hindu ascetics, Celts and Vikings were all known to have worn their hair in locks). In fact, dreadlocks have been around since before combs, so to assign them as a symbol of any particular ethnic group would be to deny a huge swathe of anthropological history. Just a minor point I wanted to make (having been called “Rasta Man” for a number of years by people I don’t even know).
There are two natural methods for making them, one being pure natural and the other being with a slight amount of help. They are as follows:
Pure natural method for making dreads.
- Don’t brush your hair.
Easy, right? As long as your hair has even the slightest wave to it your hair will eventually dread up. Takes a while to go in if your hair is reasonably straight, like mine, but it will do it.
You do need to rip your hair into dreadlock-sized sections once it has matted, or you will be left with just one huge, fat dread stuck to a random part of your head like an amorous, hairy whelk. An interesting look if that’s what you’re after, but it does make you look a bit lopsided, and drunk. Sometimes parts of your hair will refuse to separate properly and will keep settling back into a mat (particularly around the back of your head). If this happens a rubber band or two near the base will keep them apart for long enough that they develop into distinct individual dreads. The elastic band will eventually fall out of its own accord.
One disadvantage of this method is that if your hair takes a long time to go in then you do need to make sure you don’t undo all of the tangles when washing your hair. Some people prefer not to wash their hair during this stage, especially with shampoo or conditioner, but as this can take months it might be better for those of a less curly disposition to opt for the second method:
Mostly natural method for making dreads.
- Mess your hair up.
This method involves making an intentional mat. If your hair is exceptionally straight and fine then you can give it a bit of a start by pressing your palm to your head and moving it in circles. After a while your hair will mat up a little bit (if you’ve got curly hair then this method can give you dreads in a very short space of time). Now to take it to the next level:
- Tie it in knots.
It’s easier to get someone else to do this for you, but it takes time so you’ll do just as well doing it yourself while watching TeeVee or listening to some tunes. First of all, find yourself a nice clump of hair. Decide how thick you want the dreadlock to be and try to section off that thickness; if you find that some strands don’t seem to belong to that section then pull them away or they’ll just divide off later when the dread starts to form. You’ll soon see what I mean - the hair on your head falls into natural sections and it’s easy to tell which bits belong where.
Now that you’ve got a section, knot it. Pass random pieces of the hair over each other, as though you were doing a very bad plait, and then pull the hair tight. You should soon feel a clump forming at the bottom, which is your dread. Keep going for as long as you can be bothered (you can always cut off the un-dreaded, wispy parts later if you like), making sure not to be too regular in the pieces you select to pass over each other. I like to use all of my fingers in this process, each holding a random chunk of hair from the section, and I try to pass them all through each other at once. If it feels like you’re making a mess of it, you’re winning.
Once you’ve finished that section, move onto the next, and keep going until they’re all done. This can make your hands ache, so don’t worry about trying to do the lot all in one go unless you have an important business meeting to get to or some such. Two or three dreads a session is plenty.
Some of the thinner, shorter hairs around the back and sides might not want to dread properly - if that is the case then my advice is to ignore them, because even if you do get them into a dread then they’ll soon just fall out again.
After following the above method you will have a head of irregular, partial dreadlocks. Over the next few days, weeks or month they will become fuzzier and develop harder cores. At this point they will start to look like proper dreads and you can finally leave your house truck, tipi, tree-house or skip and meet people again. Hooray!
Keeping them clean
To wash or not to wash, that is the question. It’s a matter of personal taste, really. Eventually your natural oils will take over and your hair will clean itself, but it takes about three (itchy) weeks for this to happen, and your hair will still smell a bit to others (but not to you, strangely). Shampoo can stick in your dreads and even untangle them a bit, but it does stop your head from itching. A good middle ground is to wash your hair with water but not shampoo, and while your dreads are still settling in to avoid being too rough while washing them.
- If it smells and itches and you don’t like it, clean it. If not, don’t bother. It’s the crusty way.
There are a variety of products available nowadays to help with cleaning and maintenance of dreadlocks. Spurn them, I say, and spurn them good. Dreadlocks are the laziest hairstyle in the world once you’ve got them in, so why make them any harder or more expensive than they need to be? Wear them with pride, and big clumpy boots. Your hats might not fit anymore, but your lifestyle will. Yay!
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Are Your Dreadlocks Causing Problems At Work?
Corporate America and the rest of the business world may not have a good understanding for dreadlocks. The unique hairstyle is popular and an attention grabber. However, someone with dreadlocks could face avoidance, hear negative statements, or not respected as part of the team.
To survive in Corporate American or any job with dreadlocks, you must commit to hard work, persistence, and dedication to excellence. You can’t change or control the actions of others but you do have total control over how you react and perform.
These tips will help you excel and succeed in your job of career with dreadlocks:
- Believe in yourself. Regardless of what happens during the workday, keep confidence in yourself strong. Those who hired you believe in your skills to help the company or department meet goals. Stay focused on that purpose.
- Be professional and dedicated. “Professionalism is knowing how to do it, when to do it, and doing it,” quotes Frank Tyger. In essence, this means doing what the company hired you to do at the best of your abilities. Make a habit of creating to-do lists everyday and complete many tasks as possible.
- Build strong working relationships with coworkers. Be friendly with everyone in the company and be a part of the team. Have a positive attitude to be more approachable and easy to work with.
- Have good work ethics. Put in the long hours or extra time when needed. And don’t complain when you have to work beyond your standard hours. Take pride in your work and leave a statement of success in every task you complete.
- Be on time. Get to work on time, or better, five to ten minutes before. Punctuality is important to managers and co-workers. It shows your respect for others who depend on the work you do.
- Know your company. Be knowledgeable about the company, its goals, and how your skills will help achieve those goals. Visit the company’s website often, attend all meetings, and ask questions that will give you a better understanding of your role in the company.
- Dress well. Your clothes should always be neat and pressed. Make sure you follow the company dress code. Shine your shoes and groom your dreadlocks. Men should wear long dreadlocks in a ponytail behind the head. Women are more flexible. A loctician or image consultant can help you create a professional business hairstyle with dreadlocks.
- Underpromise and overdeliver. Never take on more than you can handle and research your tasks thoroughly. It’s always better to wow your co-workers and boss by doing more than to apologize for not delivering on time.
- Improve your skills continuously. Know the advances occurring in your industry and keep your skills upgraded to match them. Sign up for online courses, use computer based training (CBT) CDs, and attend seminars about your job or career.
- Stay positive no matter what. Keep track of what you say to you and others. End conversations on a positive note and action step. Never say you cannot perform a task, but rather, you will find a way to resolve the issue.
- Work gossip-free. Do not gossip with co-workers and keep your life personal. Walk away, change the subject, or state you don’t like talking about others when someone tries to gossip with you. If gossipers talk to you about others, they also talk about you to others. Everyone knows the person who gossips the most. Be careful.
- Learn the art of listening. You have two ears and one mouth, try to listen more than you speak. When someone approach you for help, advice, inspiration, or anything work related, always give them your full attention with eye to eye contact. If you can’t fully attend to the person at the minute for any reason, it is better to reschedule the conversation.
- Limit alcohol consumption at company events. Drinking alcohol creates alter egos you may not want co-workers to know about. Also, drunken people make statements about dreadlocks, play with your hair, or ask silly questions making you feel uncomfortable.
- Expect some people to dislike your dreadlocks. Do not worry about their thoughts of you or your life. Les Brown, the motivator, quotes “What others think of you is none of your spiritual business.” Remember, you are on a mission to be the best you can be.
- Stay motivated for success. Take spiritual time everyday to appreciate who your are and the gifts you have to offer. Keep a place in your work area for family pictures, how-to books, and calendars. Develop an attitude of gratitude for your job.
Start today on making yourself more valuable to your company with your dreadlock hairstyle. Do the best job you can possibly do for every task. When co-workers and managers see your dreadlocks, they will also see a person dedicated to the success of the company, their job, and the team.
Jeffery Bradley is the author of “Don’t Worry Be Nappy! How to Grow Dreadlocks and Still Get Everything You Want”. Visit HowToGrowDreadlocks.com for more information of living successfully with dreadlocks.
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