"Can you swim with them?" The answer is YES, when you install synthetic dreadlocks they instantly give you the knowledge of swimming and you're good to go.

@moonmomaj6466

Жыл бұрын

HahahahAhahahaha

So I'm a 62 year old hippie, putting synth. Dreads in for the first time. You guys made me crack up!

@angeliaphillips

Ай бұрын

Just turned 60. Started my locks @ 48-real ones. Was so thankful they made it thru chemo and radiation with me, a year ago. Hope you love them! I'm hoping to have mine for the rest of my days. ❤😊

You loose about 100 strands of hair naturally everyday, and more when you wash it in the shower, and more when you comb it. When you have dreads, you lessen the loss of hair because you arent touching it as much. You hair grows because you aren't as focus on it when its in dreads.

@pampelmouse

4 ай бұрын

When you have dreads the hair thats shedded can't fall out as easily so it seems healthier

@notyourgma

3 ай бұрын

No dreaded hair. It's not being pulled on. You lose about , again about 80 to 100 a day. ....

I’ve never followed someone quicker! You two seem like such lovely, happy people! I’ve thought about having dreadlocks for a long time and now, watching this, I think I’m just going to go for it! Thank you both soo much! 🥰😁

I was just blown away with your after photo of your hair growth. Jaw on floor! Gorgeous! Thank you for such an informative video, I will be taking on my first set of dreads, pro stylist, and this is the only style I haven’t tried, and I’m ecstatic to do it! Thank you again 🙏🏼

You guys are friggin adorable!! “Can you swim?!?!”

@EllieMcGeeee

4 жыл бұрын

AWEEEEEE!!!!! Thank you so much 😭😭😭 we’re couldn’t stop laughing 😂

I got synthetic dreads with braids and twists (viking dreads I guess) I am super excited to put them in but definitely feel like the dreaded ones look more sturdy. Sooo excited I almost hit the mailman with my door opening it so fast.

I can vouch for “the rougher you are on them” claim. I used to use a regular braid to secure my dreads that tended to loosen due to slippage, so I was always overly gentle with them. Once I found a braid that held them tighter and didn’t loosen, I was able to be rougher with handling them and I even went swimming in chlorine which I never thought I’d be able to do. Of course, I shampooed them right afterwards, but they have definitely become stronger, tighter dreads since I’m not so afraid of them slipping out, therefor I handle them like seasoned warriors.

@andreajeffcoat3378

2 жыл бұрын

What's the best way to dry them after a shower? Just air dry or??? That's the part I'm unsure of. I'm about to install my 1st set. I just want want them to end up moldy, if synthetic even can....

@lillystryker8570

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreajeffcoat3378 I don’t think synthetic hair can grow mold, but I would still be concerned about mildew and I hate the feeling of them wet, I liked my dreads to feel soft and fluffy after being washed. So what I did is I got a bonnet hood attachment for my hair dryer from Amazon. I would ring out as much water as possible, put some conditioning products on my scalp and then I put all my hair in the bonnet, put my hair dryer on medium heat and then I sat and watched a show for like 30 minutes until my hair was dry and warm enough to be comfortable.

@Cocoa-cl8lg

2 жыл бұрын

I did exactly the same, it got to can u swim n i hit the subscribe button!!

@SybrinaTenille

6 ай бұрын

@lillystryker8570 what was the braid technique that you found to work best?

And thank you for answering all of my questions I’ve been asking for a few years now 😊

This is so informative ❤❤ I'm in the process of making my own sets very excited to install as I've wanted dreads for YEARS

I have natural partial dreads with extensions to make them a little longer... I was just having the "synthetic vs. human" hair extensions conversation the other day! Synthetic hair as extensions can last a LONG time if they are cared for. I have friends who love some of the wild colors available in synthetics and they have this crocheted right to their natural dreads. If you are set on your hair color, and can find what you like, synthetic hair is a good choice. Folks prefer human hair often because it can be dyed and heat styled, however, if you get blonde human hair thinking you can dye it however you want, keep in mind that it has likely already been bleached to that color, so you are adding already-damaged hair and then processing it more, etc. There are pros and cons to both, for sure, but synth hair can be high quality, long-lasting and beautiful, as you both show with your lovely dreadheads here!

I finally placed my order this morning! I’m so excited !

@EllieMcGeeee

3 жыл бұрын

CONGRATULTIONS!

Hi just put mine in..my dreadlock journey starts now lol can’t wait xx love you guys

Omg I haven’t been able to grow my hair past my chin line in like 8 years and I got a set just so I could have long hair and that is just amazing how your hair grew!!!!!

@k8monag716

Жыл бұрын

The people in this video look like they have A LOT of extensions on their head… so they take ALL of them out every 1 to 2 months? That process seems like it would take days! I also don’t understand how to install them myself?

@elanamarie0517

Ай бұрын

I'm doing the same 😁

just ordered my first set ever. my friend referred me to yall!! ive always wanted dreads!!! i cant wait!!!

I agree, you are both such cuties!! Ok, I had dreads done to my real hair back in 2012. I didn't leave them in long bc they were just an experiment that my friend (we are both hairdressers) and I decided to do. I am NOTORIOUS for SHAVING MY HEAD! yes...really! I get bored with hair, and I usually color it often, and different colors. So as you can imagine, there comes a point when my hair is just lifeless. When that happens (which for me is every 2-4 years) I just shave it all off. When I had them previously, and was ready for a change, I just cut them off at the roots. That being said, the thought or fear of them in some way "damaging" my hair is nonexistent. I know you mentioned that conditioner was bad because it would cause a buildup and make it difficult to comb them out. And since combing them out is never going to be an option for me, can I use conditioner on them to keep them soft and smelling nice? I don't know if this is good/bad/or ugly, but when I had them before (again, bc I knew I would cut them out) I used fabric softer in them. It didn't seem to do any harm, and it kept them soft and smelling good. I do plan on keeping these in longer than my previous ones. Removing them in just 2 months is not something I plan to do. The young lady at the salon is going to use the crochet method, that is more of a permanent thing....right? I do know that I want a professional loctician to install them this time, and that isn't cheap! So I am hoping that what I'm having done is a bit more "permanent" than 2 months.

The flyaway method is so helpful thank you!

Thank you for the information you guys helped me so much I started my dread journey 3months ago

I'm obsessed with the red dreads on you. It makes me want to try that colour!

@lauramason4133

2 жыл бұрын

you should see her now, she has white ones in. looks awesome!

Love this video THX guys! I just got my Dreads last month and my girlfriend just fell in live with the idea so she is getting hers next week! Cheers

Omg the swimming part!!! 😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 I love it! As soon as I save up I'll definitely be purchasing some 😁❤ also the chemistry between you two love birds is amazing ❤ keep being awesome

I laughed so damn hard with the swim moment 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Awesome video, thanks!!

This video is so useful and very straight to the point & i also had a good laugh 😂 Definitely a New subscriber Can't wait to get locks extensions

I just ordered mine ! Yay! Thanks so much for this video!

@EllieMcGeeee

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you like it!

I love this video you guys made thank you tremendously!!! It was super informational and also hilarious and entertaining in all the best ways 😆

Elle can you PLEASE do a video on placements you love for partial dreads & peekaboos ?! If you already have a video with that info where can I find it ?

You guys are awesome...SWIM... I’m weak with laughter. Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge 👍

@EllieMcGeeee

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!!! Of course! We are just a couple of goof balls :) make sure you are subscribed for more!

I'm glad I find your guys channel ♡

@EllieMcGeeee

3 жыл бұрын

aweee! We are excited to have you :)

You guys are just the cutest!!!❤❤❤❤

I love the giggle fits on the swimming question. It's so relatable. My favorite question about my dreads thus far is "how do you get the colors" I usually have giggle fits and then reply with, "well I braid the threads the same way you braid your hair?" lol

Not only have the dreads made my natural hair thicker and longer it has also changed from straight to curly. Its like a notable line where the new curly hair starts and the old straight hair ends. I love my dreads so much!

this has been very useful to me since i'm getting my first synthetics very soon, thanks alot for this video! :D

@EllieMcGeeee

3 жыл бұрын

Im so glad!

Would you guys ever do a tutorial on how to make your own synthetic dreads? I’ve been trying to make my own and I can’t get them quite right. Any wisdom you could offer would be super helpful. 💛

@EllieMcGeeee

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately legally we aren’t able to as it is a method I developed on my own and I have signed contracts! But there are many methods on KZread :)

@abbyb3336

3 жыл бұрын

@@EllieMcGeeee will you ever be able to?

@EllieMcGeeee

3 жыл бұрын

@@abbyb3336 unfortunately legally we aren’t able to as it is protected by copyright as it is a method I have designed myself.

@abbyb3336

3 жыл бұрын

@@EllieMcGeeee no problem I’ll just buy them off your website :)

Maturing dreads: living life. Thanks for your time!

❤ these tutorials please keep it up ❤ they're amazing as are you two.❤ Very helpful ❤ thanks

Could you eventually 'grow' your own dreads by leaving them in too long and loop them when they grow out too much?

First, you guys are adorable. I would love to try these!

You both are adorable!

@EllieMcGeeee

4 жыл бұрын

Aweeee 😭😭😭 thank you so much ❤️

I'm definitely getting some

What about washing them? Also, how do you wash them when you have a partial install?

This is the same as braids for natural hair. the same rules apply. I think i will try these. I like the color and different designs. we don't have fly away hair though. but we wash our braids, swim in braids and the installation is different as we braid the synthetic hair into our own. to keep them neat we do usually sleep with some covering or like the guy in this vid in a pineapple bun. i wash my hair once a week. i can go longer since i have kinky hair. but i do have itchy scalp so once a week is good enough for me.

“ can you swim “ 😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 this has been so so helpful! Thank you so much!

So what makes it good for your hair or how it’s healthy and helps it grow ???

Hiii...you guys are lovely😊 I have afro textured hair and was wondering if you have had customer experiences with that. Does it cause tangles? Is maintenance the same?

😆 you two are great!!! Thank you for all the info.

I just placed an order on your site for 9 bundles of hair and I’m so excited! I know they can take up to two weeks but I wish I had them now! Lol 😍

@emilysossoman8728

2 жыл бұрын

I placed my order today are you happy with them?

@W0mpW0mp999

Жыл бұрын

@@emilysossoman8728 are you happy with them??

You guys are the cutest couple I think I’ve ever witnessed in my life

This helped so much!!

Hey! Do they hurt to sleep on for the first like week too? I've had dreads in the past that are super tight to the scalp and hard to sleep on!

I have hair down to the low of my back and have always wanted to do these but don't know if they would work and what colors i should get 🙁

Having dreadlocks + Laughing that hard at the swim question makes me think y'all are as high as a kite. Keep up the great work!

@EllieMcGeeee

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, hi on life is all :) never used any kind of drugs that wasn’t ibuprofen 😂

Wait I’m confused so can you keep them longer than 2 months or No?

After taking them out is there amount of time you have to wait before redoing it?

Ya'll are adorable! Thanks for the info I'll be ordering asap

@EllieMcGeeee

Жыл бұрын

Aweee thank you so much 😭💗

Should I rest my natural hair between dread swaps?

"Can you swim with them?" if you can - Dead - I weezed LMAO

Can you use extensions to start to dread your natural hair

I love you guys!!

what do you do with them when you remove them every 2months? just take them out and put them back in? is it just to do a little maintenance on your own hair ?

Any experience with your hair Molding I keep hearing about them getting mold if you don’t dry them fully.

I have natural dreads, but would like some more volume -- could i pop some of these in with them for volume?

Can your dreads be installed permanently or do they have to come out every couple months?

Do you have a video on how you make your dreads? 😊

Whats better single or double ended. I have naturally very thin fine hair. Also cool to do the underneath of my hair and leave the top??

can i keep them in forever if i attach them to the end of my own dreads?

Do you ever have any that start to frizz and come apart? Do you have to do any maintenance on these after you buy them? If so, how do you take care of them to make them last a long time? xo

@EllieMcGeeee

4 жыл бұрын

They have frizz for the first couple weeks after getting them and then it completely goes away! I have had my same set for 3 1/2 years :) check our Instagram out at dreadfullhippie !

Any videos showing you create the locs???

Where do you recommend I get some synthetic dreadlocks from??

I just did partial dreads only where I have the top section is still loose how would you suggest styling that ?

Omg thank you! These are all the questions I’ve been looking for! I’m getting some this summer.

Have you guys ever installed a set on someone with thinning hair?

How long should you let your hair be between sets?

What if you have a sensitive scalp? I can’t have tight ponytails or braids because it gives me a headache and my scalp ends up being sore after awhile. Is there a way to install these without having it be so tight/close to scalp? I have been wanting to try this for awhile but not sure if my head can handle it to be honest.

You guys are so cute! The swimming comment/answer made me crack the fuk up 😂😂😂

How long does it take to do them every few months?

Yeah but how do I install them

Hi! I shaved my head about 10 months ago when going through chemo. I have, maybe a short pixie now but HATE wigs so, I am looking into dreads. Yours are beautiful. What color is it? Also is it hard to install into pixie length?

@EllieMcGeeee

3 жыл бұрын

It’s very doable to install on pixies! I have the auburn dreads :)

I just had my DE dreads installed and I have short hair sticking out, baby hair I would belive, at the front, which bothers me when I have my dreads in an updo. What can I do to fix that?

Can You add more dreads in after you already have some in?

Do u have to replace any elastics when they break mine always does

Hi, when you take them out after a couple months, how long do you recommend leaving them out before you back in?

How do you dry them ?

How would I change the length of them? I just ordered some but I’m not doing my whole head and I have a feeling they’re gonna be super long compared to my real hair.

@EllieMcGeeee

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! You can cut them at a sharp angle!

I use rice water with rose water on my skull can I use that still?

Do kanekalon or wool dreadlock extensions look more natural???

He said The longest you guys recommend leaving them in is for 2 months so how long do you have to leave them out before putting them back in if you only leave them in for 2 months?

Can you reuse them?

Can you thread your own hair in a braid through the middle of a synthetic dreadlocks so it is completely seamless?

@EllieMcGeeee

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! You totally can! You actually take a crochet hook and put it through the center of the loc and pull it through!

How would you install dreadlocks into a pixie cut so the top of the head

super helpful!

@EllieMcGeeee

3 жыл бұрын

Jack that makes me so happy!

You guys are super cute and fun. I want dreads now 🙏🏻

How long of a break in between do you wait until you re install after taking them out?

Loved this and the beautiful couple

How hard are they too remove after two months?

How many do I need for a full head?

Nice and happy both of you❤

So you take them out every 2 months?

Can I dye the dreads? I just ordered two sets to try them our before committing to a full set. I can’t seem to find this question in any of the videos. But then again… I’m new to artificial hair (dreads, wigs, extensions).

I have my own hair dreaded up and I must say your synthetic ones look amazing! Where is are the decoration beads from? I think it would look awesome to see Dallas with a set of darker blonde too but these ones are so pretty as well

@EllieMcGeeee

4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness thank you so much! I have collected my beads from around the world :) we do have some on our website though! And we should try that with Dallas’ dreads!

@Cocoa-cl8lg

2 жыл бұрын

I want to know where to buy the dreads from, they are gorgeous!!

You two are the absolute CUTEST