Pros of Crochet Dreadlocks

You can get perfect results with crochet dreadlocks. Here are some advantages to expect.

Less Painful

The method is often less painful than interlocking or twisting. It only involves pulling loose hair from the root and adding it to the dreadlock using a crochet needle.

It would be best to knit until the hair feels firm; after that, you should move to the next loc.

All Hair Types

Fixing Tips

You can use crochet dreads to fix the tips of damaged locs. Also, if you want blunt tips, it is easy to achieve them using a crochet needle.

Tight and Uniform

You can wash or wet your hair right after crocheting. The roots of the locs are firm, so you do not have to worry about unravelling.

The locs also appear smooth and end up growing consistently without any lumps.

Quick Installation

Crocheting dreads make it easy to attach extensions without using a string. Once you place the loc extension at the base of your loose natural hair, you can begin to crochet right away.

Appear Mature

The crochet method gives you the appearance of dreads instantly. Your locs will look more mature than they are. This way, you don’t have to wait for several months for them to mature.

Low Maintenance

The method requires little maintenance. Maintaining crochet dreadlocks does not need any hair products, only the crochet hook.

Steps Of Doing Crochet Hook Dreadlocks

So, whatever steps I am mentioning, make sure you attempt them firstly on a dummy or on a wig especially if you are a newbie to the dread world.

Beginning the process…

Step 1: Wash Your Hair

Washing your hair before styling is like having a clean canvas to easily paint anything.

Before grabbing a comb, grab a good deep cleansing shampoo. Whatever type you are dreading, having fresh, clean hair makes things so much simpler.

The first step is to thoroughly cleanse your hair and remove any residue accumulation that you may have from regular styling products. Make certain your hair is clean and free of dirt. When your hair is wet apply the accelerator.

Step 2: Make Sections

After that, segment your hair. If you don’t do this step, you’ll wind up with some dreadlocks that are much larger than others with gaps in between. It will also create a mess.

If you have thin hair, four sections will work. If you have thicker hair, you might have to construct more than eight parts.

Tie your hair sections with poly bands to keep them out of your process.

Step 3: Crocheting

Finally, we are at the main point!

Next, push the hook through the dread to the opposite side, grip a few hairs with the hook’s end, and draw the hook back to the center of the dread. Continue doing this as you make your way down the freshly developed dreadlock.

As you make your way down the dreadlock with the crochet hook, remember to insert it in different spots so that you don’t insert it twice.

Step 4: Go Back And Tighten

When that loc is finished, go again through with the hook to tighten and tidy up any missing hair.

Furthermore, if you want to have a rounded end look, press and rub the end point of your loc with the dread dust. Fold this edge and weave it back into the dreadlock.

Step 5: Dense It With Palm Rolling

Concluding the dreadlocks with palm rolling can help compress it even more and give it a pleasing round appearance. It entails rubbing the top of the dread between your palms while providing downward pressure and gradually working your way through the entire length of the dread.

Step 6: Applying Wax/Gel

Now, it’s the wax time!

What To Keep In Mind While Making Your Crochet Dreadlocks

When making your crochet dreadlocks, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

First, make sure that the hair you’re using is clean and free of tangles. You don’t want to start with dirty hair, as this will make it more difficult to create neat dreads.

Second, use a light hand when crocheting. If you’re too rough, you could damage the hair. Third, take your time! Creating dreadlocks is a slow process, so don’t try to rush it. fourth be patient while they mature

and fifth, have fun with them!

There’s no right or wrong way to wear dreads, so experiment and find what looks best for you.

More Tips To Crochet Dreadlocks

The process of crocheting dreads requires a lot more than patience. Here are specific additional points that could help.

Right Crochet Needle

Holding loose hair using a crochet hook that is too small can be frustrating. However, it can cause breakage and damage your hair if too large.

An ideal crochet needle size would be 0.5 mm to 1 mm. If you are a beginner, a 0.6 mm hook would be your best option. Look for a soft-touch crochet hook to give you more control over your grip.

Avoid Fragile Hair

Do not crochet hair that is not well moisturized, such as bleached and old hair. Such hair is fragile and prone to damage.

Note: The new growth at the roots is usually healthy and strong; thus, the best hair to crochet.

Professional Help

Several salons have no experience with the crochet dreads method. You should seek a certified loctician to help you with the technique.

More Practice

If you have never crocheted dreadlocks, consider practising on fake hair first. This will help avoid potential damage to your hair.

You can also wash the fake hair extension vigorously to let you know whether you have sharpened your skills or not. Achieving the tightness that lasts longer is another challenging part.