How To Crochet Dreads Without A Hook
In this 11 tutorial FREE online course youll learn the 6 easy steps on how to create a full head of dreadlocks using Ems Divine Hand Hook DHH high quality crochet hook method. Because the method is so popular with dreadlock maintenance and hair weave installation you can now find a crochet hook at most local beauty supply stores too.
The potential for damage depends on a few things - the size of the crochet hook the smaller the hook the fewer hairs youll be able to hook in one go but the easier it will be to pass it through the dreadlock without damage - if you go in trying to jam something the size of a knitting needle through the dreadlock youll end up punching.
How to crochet dreads without a hook. HES BACK FROM MILIT. Then you gently pull the loose hair through the loc move to a slightly different spot of the dread and do it again and again. Four years ago I did a video about doing your crochets braids without a latch hook.
Easy to find at any local craft store or online. Sectioning is the same as crochet and backcombing. While a crochet hook is great for pulling in loose hairs and tightening up dreadlocks its not for everyone.
It was shaky not good and back before we got such high qualities cameras. Take one section in your hand and twist. This is how to do just backcombed dreads.
Its basically a crochet hook used for yarn crafts so picking one up is a breeze. Saying crochet hooks make dreadlocks fall off is the equivalent of saying that forks make people fat. Then you take a crochet hook and insert it into the loc.
Push the crochet hook in and out of the dread quickly to tighten it. Youre doing something wrong. Separating your dreads at the roots This would be the number 1 thing to keep an eye on.
After twisting grab the separate pieces and rip upwards towards the scalp. If your dreads fall off and youre using a crochet hook that means YOU are the problem not the method. First you twist a portion of your hair.
Push the crochet hook into the dread about halfway and pull it back quickly a few times while keeping the hook inside of the dread. After you finish locking the dread go back over it at least 1 time with the crochet hook to tighten it up. Heres 3 tips to keep your dreads looking good in between maintenance sessions.
It can be used to incorporate loose hair maintainrepair and start locs. It is perfect to use if you want to make some dreads for a yourself and a friend but dont want to go it alone. How to instantly lock your dreads using a dreadlock crochet tool.
Salons will also use the term Latch Hooking Dreads when they are referring to interlocking dreads. How long have you been growing your dreadsMENS LIFESTYLE - GROOMING DREADS WAVES FASHION GAMING FITNESSMoney Boo is back. To avoid miscommunication with a salon always ask Do you use a latch crochet hook to interlock or if they use a small crochet hook without a latch to create very small loops inside the dreadlock instead of interlocking.
Please dont rubber band all the ends for showers unless you immediately remove all rubber bands after youre done. Work your way down the loc. CROCHET HOOKS DO NOT MAKE YOUR DREADLOCKS FALL OFF.
Hey loves in this video I show you how I use the crochet method. How to maintain dreads without using a crochet hook. First gather a section of hair thats sticking out or has frayed around the root of the dreadlock and twist it together.
Grip the ends of the hair separate it in half twist and rip upwards to create the matting. Then take a small size crochet tool typically 05mm or 075mm works well for most people and insert it into the loc.
