The BEST Dreads Advice!
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If you’re having hair problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 problems but the dreads ain’t one.
I’ve been doing this a while now… a little while, and sometimes I get asked to break it down, to answer simply, ‘what’s the greatest piece of dreadlock advice you can give?’. Now despite having a page filled with tips and advice, my number one is an easy pick, and that is: stop worrying about them.
Now that may at first seem like a cop-out, but stick with me here. When my dreads were young, they were just like everyone else’s young dreads - loose, frizzy, MESSY, and just like most people with young dreadlocks, I worried about them. Every day I’d be checking them out, stressing over each loose root, every patch of loose hair. All this worrying made me pretty uninspired, and made the progress seem impossibly slow, if not nonexistent… then one day, I just stopped worrying.
I’m fully aware that telling someone to stop stressing usually has the opposite effect, and to truly become comfortable with something takes both a combination of time as well as persistence, but only once I stopped worrying over the small stuff was I able to appreciate the big stuff.
What you’ve got to remember is that dreadlocks don’t NEED you, they’ll go about their business fine on their own as long as they have their time and space. I always advise to just to make sure you’re washing and drying the dreadlocks properly, separate as required, and anything else is just an extra. Treat it like any other hairstyle… and by that I mean generally ignore it while you’re getting on with your life, and things just go a lot smoother. When I stopped antagonising over each and every detail and actually let time do it’s thing I was able to actually notice the positive changes when I did take the time to check things out… and when the changes became noticeable they became a lot more encouraging, and so you replace the negative stressful cycle with a positive encouraging cycle. So there’s no doubt in my mind that the greatest thing I ever did for the progression of my dreadlocks was to stop over analysing, to let my hair be hair, and just to get on with my life, trusting that they’d do their thing.
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And this is the point of why to get dreads. Don't care, or worry, about what's happening. Simply let go...
@EasT4CoasT2MamA0
8 жыл бұрын
yes!!!
@reidacoerencia185
8 жыл бұрын
me too, i got tired of taking care of my hair, but i wanted to let it grow long!
Do you know that this piece of advice you give over dreadlock is an amazing philosophical advice about life in general. I think a dreadlock journey can teach us much more than just a story of hair.
BEST INTRO EVER!!!
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Cory Denew :D
two years now and you said it all. Just stop worrying about your locs and let them do their own thing is the best advice. I also got to say thank you for all your advice and you have helped and are still helping me
Thanks for the reassurance! I'm on day #2 on my dread journey, and it's been quite the ride already. Being told it's okay to ignore what my hair is doing and just let my dreads do what they want to do is something I needed to hear. Especially tonight when my scalp started itching, and now it's go time for making the peppermint cooling spray. Really digging your channel and how there's both education and inspiration in every video.
I have baby dreads... About 4 months old and started twist and rip and I have tried a few times to dread and hated it. I found your vids and it's like a whole new journey. You make so much since and I know so much more from your vids. Thank you and heres to my final journey doing it properly!!! 😍
2+ weeks. Started to find myself doubtful, this was a much needed pep talk and a reminder on why I wanted to do this. A lesson on patience and acceptance. Thank you so much! 🙂🙂
@krystalflower2676
4 жыл бұрын
I just started mine 2 days ago. Do u still have your in
@7thHouseStellium
4 жыл бұрын
@@krystalflower2676 I Do! It was worth the patience, they started to look like normal dreads around 6 months, but didn't fully mature for more than a whole year!
@krystalflower2676
4 жыл бұрын
@@7thHouseStellium thank u for responding back. Gives me hope lol.
the zen master with great advice once again! going on 1 month, 1 week. Dreads everywhere give me hope and inspiration to keep them. To all dreadheads I thank you
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+MrMelo2415 :D
I've had my locs for about a year now. Naturally, my hair is very curly, so particularly at the roots, my dreads are wild. However, being biracial, the natural texture of my hair has allowed my locs to knot up very tightly in a relatively short amount of time. Though they still have some maturing o do, and though they have not yet reached the asthetic ideals I have for them, they are quite ropey and fairly strong, and I love them. Your videos are what finally convinced me to go ahead and begin my journey, and I really appreciate the time you take out of your day to maintain our channel. Thanks!!
had mine for 9 ish years now & couldn't agree more. Leave them be,time is the best thing you can give them 👍
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Ben McNally 9 years?! Awesome!
@BenMcNally
8 жыл бұрын
Lazy Dreads cheers mate. Love the vids,wish you'd been around 9 years ago ! Keep up the good work 👍
Currently -1 month or so with dreads. I'm using your very helpful videos to educate myself on the what, how, and whens. Your videos have done a lot to encourage and inspire. Keep up the great work man!
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Dainon86 Great stuff! Glad to be able to help :)
My dreads are now 9 month and 3 days old, and because I watched your videos before I got my dreads I knew that they would kinda fix them selfs, so I never really worried about them being all loose and frizzy! It really is a great advise to stop stressing about them!
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Anna Stålhand No worries! :D
@GothicMaid
6 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the locking sprays (ex. Dolly locks) are still good to use on them at the non matured frizzy stage.
You make me think what a love child of Jack Sparrow and Bill Bailey would be like. Bloody brilliant, savvy? :D Awesome video, dude x
Almost started to cry in the middle of the video lmao this can be applied to anything. I just started my dreads yesterday and I am soooo glad I found this guy 🤗
2 months of dreads so far. Ignorance is bliss. Got it. Thanks for all your help.
He's really right. It's the same way with freeforming. You see more progress bc you're not worrying about your hair all the time.
Im at 9 months. THey still have a looooong ways to go but I can definetely tell a difference between now and when I first got them
I've had mine for 10 months. Took this advise a while ago from you... To stop worrying and sure enough I am so much happier about my dreadies and they are forming amazingly
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Alex Copp Just trust that they'll do their thing and it get so much easier :)
Your channel is hands down my favorite. My go to channel for all my dreadlock needs. One of my favorite things about it is that you dont tell us NOT to do this or that. You explain everything so well and unbiased giving us a enough knowledge to choose whatever method we think best suits our personal dreadlock goals!! Thanks so much
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Jenn Gonzales I think everyone's situation is different and while I know what's worked for me in my own personal situation, I don't like to assume that the same will be a perfect fit for everyone :)
2 months in and falling into every paranoia "my dreads are gonna fall out because of loose, messy bits" Great video ... must chill ... must chill .... :)
I have 2 month old locs and this video is exactly what I need right now. I started them crocheting and now they're loosening up. I've decided not to go back for crochet maintenence and just let them do their thing. I'd also like to mention that I used this channel as research for quite some time prior to starting my locs. being a subscriber for over a year now, you seem so happy and your videos reflect your positive outlook on life. keep making videos, you're great!!!
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Cassandra Stone Right on Cassandra :) I'm glad you're finding what's working for you :)
Broo I was watching your channel before I even had locs I'm black but I still found some of your information helpful and low key your one of the dread KZread community vets
my dreads are about eight months old now and THIS is GREAT advice!! I started my dreads with my sister in law (she helped me put them in) and she watched different videos than myself, but I have been HOOKED on your videos! I just stopped banding my roots. They feel SO MUCH better. I used to worry to much about my deards and they are fine!
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Paige Brazier Hey Paige! glad to hear it's going well! :)
love the enthusiasm and I am two months in with my Journey and loving the way they look and showing them off everyone
I have been looking into getting dreads for a while now and I finally feel like I have the confidence and knowledge to get them! I watch multiple videos on youtube about them everyday and today I happened to come upon one of yours and this is probably my fourth or fith one so far and I love them! I have made one dreadlock just to see how I like it and i am loving it! i cant wait to have a whole head of them!
You can apply your dreadlock advice to life, letting go of the illusion of stress and worrying you can start appreciating life for what it really is. Bless man
So true! This is my second dreadlock journey and I just came across your account because I was worrying about the parts I'm not a fan of will always be wacky. I took the more neglectful route this time and I knew the process would be a bit slower and a bit different. Next month is my 1 year and I was stressing about all the loopidy doops, but you are so right. They will always be evolving and maturing. On my last set I did them myself but did more frequent maintenance, there were also ones I didn't like but later on some of those became my favorite. If you are one who believes about locking energies into them... there's no need to lock that worry in with them.
Mine are 1 year, 6 months and 2 weeks today :)
Thinking about getting dreads and found your channel and it's so helpful I hope to start them soon!
Im going to get dreads in less than a week, pretty excited. Just watching for inspiration
Today is the day 🎉 I did not put a brush to my head today. And i made it through the whole day. Only how many hundreds of days left?? 😂😂😂😂 Seriously, these videos are fun, helpful and encouraging ❤ thank you!!
Starting my dreadlocks today. Been watching all of your videos and just wanted to say thanks for actually giving me the confidence to actually go along with doing it. I've seen so many videos online about dreadlocks and maintaining them and such and I just wanna say thanks a lot man. Well here goes nothing.
My dreadlocks are 3 weeks old! Wooot woot! :) I agree with your best advice - it's pretty much what I do! Love them and let them be, as they grow and change and evolve. The only "maintenance" I do is to: wash them, dry them, separate them and palm roll (I've been separating and palm rolling only after washing, which for now is once a week, but may go up to twice a week soon). Much love, and keep on dreadheadin' :) ♥
Well you hit the nail on the head ha, stop worrying!
1 year and 7 months thanks for all of your advice ive followed closely and am so happy with the results!
started mine like a month and a half ago. Just goin with the flow. thanks for all the advice.
I've had mine like 2 months now and I think I'm gonna stop worrying about them and just chill from now on. Awesome channel btw, really helpful :)
Easy to say when you have perfect dreads 😂🔥 appreciate your advice brotha, finally getting my locks in January after years of contemplating. I'm stoked and love watching your videos for motivation!
I love your attitude to the dreading process. It took me sooo long to stop obsessing over my dreads not doing/looking like I wanted them too and as an impatient person, it was super hard to chill out and trust my dreads. Two years later and I'm utterly in love with my dreads. They really taught me patience and self love
My moms a hair dresser and after years of begging she finally said the day I graduate high school she'd help me separate, and I still 100% am ready for the journey
I'm growing out my hair for dreads right now and I'm super stoked for them
your awesome energy has inspired my future dreads, thanks! I also appreciate you taking out some of the learning curve for all us drewbies (dread newbies)
It's amazing how time flies I remember watching your videos about 4 years ago when I started mine and everything you say in this video could not be more true. Now I have super long thick healthy dreadlocks and most days I forget I have them. Glad you're still doing your thing lazy dreads!
thanks for the inspiration that you spread to the world of dread heads ✌.
3 months into my journey. I gotta say though, just leaving them alone is a challenge for me. I like a neater look so I'm always maintaining them. I gotta learn to just let go and let grow!
I've had mine for a week or two now and your advice is really helpful
I’m on day 3 of new dreads. Love the videos and all the advice. Keep up the good work.
Hey! I gotta say I LOVE your videos. I've been watching for a few months getting ready to do my dreads and now I've had them for about a month and this advice... yes. just forget them, got about your daily routine. let em swing and dangle! I love my dreads. I love dreads and I love all of you! Moshpit!
Lazy Dreads thank you so much for your videos they are the best that I’ve come across. I’m booking my appointment with a locktition and am with so much more confidence after many hours of research and finally coming across your channel ✌️
im going to be getting my dreads done tomorrow man your videos have been very informative thanks for all the tips I had no idea that this was such a noninvolved high maintenance hairstyle thanks again
i just started a couple locks with a twist and pull method but as of today i plan to begin my journey to neglect dreads your videos have been very inspiring to me thank you
Finally got mine done a week ago. your videos have helped a lot with my journey. was sad to see that you recently took yours out but life happens. thanks for all the great info (:
One month&your advice has been most helpful!
Your dreads are beautiful! Thank you for the advice, from a soon to be loc owner.
Started twist, rip, backcombed dreads last June. Absolutely LOVED them but by 7 months the little voice in my head still shouted "FREEFORM!". Spent about a week combing them out... btw, I don't let people work on my hair so both bragging and complaining I did ALL the work myself. Now 3 months into my freeform set and feeling more like this is the right way for me. Btw LOVE the introduction and the advice! Best wishes as always! 🌻
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+The Shorty Sometimes it takes a bit of trial and error to find what works best for YOU :) All the best second time around! :)
10 months. 10 proud months
I did exactly what ur saying and yea I see all the good in my locks
:) awesome advice and good video productions i love your little music and your attitude. ive had my dreads for a year and some change thanks for all of the encouragement over that time, i watched your viddios( and meany others) when i started them and all through my wories. now my dreads are almost mature. and i agree the less you stress and fuss over dreadlocks the more you will be unhappy with them.
Day one just started thought about it for a while now 10 years didn't worry about it but it stayed in my head like I wanna have dreadlocks one day and so far I'm happy with them
Hey man thanks for the vids. I'm locking up my hair for the second time now and I think your advice is on point. Can't be mental about it. Just be in it for the long haul and disregard any negative comments from friends or family. They may not quite understand or share the long-term vision you have but don't let that deter you. One love
He's basically talking about law of attraction. You think positively you're going to receive your thoughts thereafter positive and in a good light. Same with the negative. But very good advise.
Thanks bro I’m a minute and a half in to the video and I feel better already
you're so right....also patience is needed to
I started my dreads with the rip/tear process in Feb of last year. I would worry about them a lot because I thought they weren't knotting fast enough. I watched several different people giving advice online, even hearing things from friends.....I must say that you give the best advice I can find on the internet! Now at 15 months they are dreading at the root and I have a good 3 inches of knots. My problem at the moment is flat dreads. I watched your video over the subject so I will now try not to worry so much about that, haha.
ive watched your videos for 3 years and within that time grew some dreads thanks for all the help your very inspiring ..
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+sour Dizzle 3 years?! Excellent! :D
Good video, I have had my dreads for 14 years now and I found this to be useful.
I’m in love w the locked hair look, just did my dreads w back comb and secured the tips w a little twist and rip, Ive been stressing, making sure they won’t fall out but now I’m honestly just letting them do there thing🙏🏼
My dreads are only a day old they're babies so I have a very long way to go but I have to say your videos are the best and most helpful I'm thankful you've made as many as you have! Thank you so much!!
You're videos are so helpful and so encouraging. I'm on the verge of getting dreadlocks. I've already twist and ripped four sections, just to see how they felt like in my hair and now I really want a full head of them. Thank you so much for the advice and encouragement. I am really excited to get started on my dread journey.
Thank you for all of the helpful videos!
2 years in. Still have some loose hair but I’m loving the lesson of patience :)
i've had mine for more than 2 years now! and i thank you for all your advice along the way. I remember watching a ton of your videos before I started and i definitely agree with your advice! Patience is key and a lot of times i'll even forget I have them until I see that one is clearly sticking out or when I'm washing haha
2yrs june 30th.. been watching lazydreads since before i decided to put hair into locks and from tbe videos provided i had most the info i thought i needed to get started.. couldn't be happier with the outcome..
I love this video as someone with new dreadlocks! Thanks as always for the incredible videos!
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Zack Knight Good luck with the new dreads Zack! Always happy to be able to help :)
I've had mine three days! Loving them so far but I'm still learning patience so watching a lot of videos to see what to expect.
5months in! I have tons of bumps, loops and shrinkage but your vids encourage me to be patient and embrace the journey :) 💜
soon a month, they are already a bit loopy and very frizzy but i still love them. I love how they dance on my head when i move x) thank you for your videos, they have helped me alot as a dreadnoob haha :)
Almost 2 weeks and I love them! So easy and stress free! I was a lazy hair person before my locks so not much has changed!
I got 5 months dreadlocks and at the beginning I was worried for everything but now I love how it looks the messy and loose hair :)
I absolutely love your dreads! 🙏👍
I really want dreads and your videos are VERY helpful thank you!
3 months hah mine are so young so far it’s been more stressful moments than good moments but after watching this I feel a lot better and confident.
i started making my dreadlocks last tuesday, 03.05.16. i still have the top part of my head to do. they are soooo fuzzy but im not going to worry, im following your advice of how to look after them. thanks for your great videos :) peace and love
My dreads are going on 5 months and I generally stopped caring after 2 months. Once I realised that maintenance was futile, I just left them alone and stopped micromanaging them and focusing on them so heavily! I still ring my fingers through them a lot (it's becoming very much a habit) and mentally sort of criticise them by feel as I go, but try to remind myself to stop worrying and cast it back out of my mind. I have faith they'll do what they have to do!
@AmyJoSteel16
8 жыл бұрын
Run my fingers through them a lot*
I just started mine are still babies, but im so glad i found your video this help me whole lot...i just hope i cant stop messing with my baby dreads just let them go there course. Thank you for your wonderful advice.
Amazing advice man. I am at my 18th month mark, and I remember stressing about EVERYTHING for almost the entire first year. There is something to be said about letting them grow without worry and just be. Love your videos. Much love
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Eddie Baxter 18 Months is about the time i became comfortable with mine :)
Thank you for this video! It's good to be reminded sometimes about not to worrying. Excellent advice, I say! I've only had dreads for eight months and they are a little bit crazy at the moment. Fortunately, I see a lot of people around the town I live in with mature dreads and this also reminds me to be patient :)
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Danielle Britton The answer to the majority of dreadlock questions is simply - more time :)
Just over a year and a half! Trying to stop worrying about the thin dreads, the loose hair, etc!
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Kells Davis Don't worry, be happy :p
Ur vids have given me more confidence in getting dreads! Thank u, specially sence i have to get them without my parents "😒" knowing the IM GONNA GET THEM. Thank you soo much, i know the vid is old but yeah. Thank you so much fol building up my confidence! 👍❤
My dreads are 8.5 months old :) And leaving them alone is definitely the best advice! I had a hard time in the beginning because they were so loose and messy!!
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+jess.and.company Definitely takes some time to be able to adjust to leaving them alone ^^
I going on 21 hours now! So glad I am doing it. I'm ready for the ride.
Wanting dreads right now! Thinking of going for it!
mine are coming up on three years finally got better at not worrying about the loose ends so much :)
Love watching your videos. I've had on and off locks for two years (professional reasons to brush them out) but I've finally started my last set that will stay for years to come! Anyways, thank you for being you and sharing your knowledge! Watching videos (mainly yours) helps keep my hype about them as they begin the messy stage. 😝☺️
I love watching ur videos. Even tho I know u don't have dreads anymore. I still love watching. U give out the best advice and ur funny. I was thinking about dreads for a little while. So what I decided to do is put in fake dreads just to see what they look like on me and I always love the ideal to not do anything to my hair and still look cute with them in. So 2 days ago I started my dreads. I did the twist and rip method and by the roots I did inter lock. Just because my hair is so straight. I totally agree not to stress about it being messy. I am the type that I like things neat. But I am trying just let it be. I hope I still love them for the next several months
I haven't started yet. I am feeling excited about this new chapter and journey in my life. :) PS: I love your videos.
when I first started my dreads I was excited but a little scared, and I did worry about them alot. now, 3 years later, I'm like... eh, as long as my hair is still there, I'm cool with it
Awesome video man like i say alot i love your dreads man and ive had mine for about 2.5 months now
my dreads are 3 weeks old. I found this extremely helpful thank you so much for your videos they help alot
@LazyDreads
8 жыл бұрын
+Cassidy Grab Always glad when my videos are able to help people out! :)
your videos get better and better every time LOVED THE SINGING. WHOOHOO. your my dreadlock higher power. 🕉✌