How To Lock Dreads With Crochet Needle

Before using the crochet hook to start your fear, tighten your fear or add an extension to your fear You definitely want to practice on something other than your hair first. So you’ll want to practice first without risking the integrity of your dreadlock. Read: how to buckle with a crochet needle We recommend purchasing a pack of human hair similar to your hair texture at your local beauty store or online to practice on.

How to lock your fear instantly with dreadlock hook tool:

Contents

First, gather a section of loose or frizzy hair around the base of the dreadlock and twist it together.

Then take a small sized hook tool, usually 0.5mm or 0.75mm that works well for most people, and snap it into place.

Continue wrapping the loose hair around the hook and pulling it through while gently parting the hair and smoothing it down the dreadlock’s shaft.

As you’re working your way up with the tool, try to stick it in different places so you don’t end up in the same place twice.

What the crochet tool is doing is pulling the loose hairs back to the inside of the dread. Due to the curved hook at the end of the tool, it will insert into the dreadlock with no or no resistance, but when you remove the hook, , it will grab the hairs as you pull. These small jerking and jerking movements pull the hair into place and detangle it. This method’s ability to shrink tangled hairs is what causes tangled hairs to get locked in. So, if you want to get an instant scare with a crochet needle, then you will definitely want to try this method for quick results. The braiding allows the hair to set in instantly and essentially speeds up the maturation process. If you’ve had trouble trying to search using other methods in the past, this could be an ideal solution for you.Dreadlocks hook tool maintenance kit available at Loccessories

Pros and cons of Crocheting Dreads with a Crochet Needle

Advantages:

If you’re just starting your dreadlock journey, you can have dreadlocks right away and skip the warm-up (aka “baby”) phase. Although, there are additional benefits at this stage including spiritual connection, personal growth and self-awareness *two cents*
Loc compact and uniformly consistent
Less pain than using a dowel hook
Can immediately shower, swim or otherwise get wet
No hair products required (*benefit* avoids unsightly and frizzy product build-up) to hold together
Can be used to attach dreadlock extensions
Locs looks mature instantly and doesn’t unravel

Defect:

A technique that requires practice to learn and master
Not widely used in the local community, so it can be difficult to find a stylist near you for regular maintenance
May damage your hair and fingers if used improperly
May be harmful to children if left unsupervised
It will take time until you master the technique
Can weaken position if overused or used forcefully
Cannot be removed (as with nested methods)

When starting to use a crochet needle, the process is similar to the steps above except that the stabbing motion will be performed simultaneously while twisting and forming a loc instead of just hitting a completed loc. Watch this video for a visual reference on getting started with crochet dreadlock positioning. *Pro tip* With this method, you have to be gentle. The repetitive stabbing motion can injure your fingers if you are too rough or forceful. If you encounter resistance when trying to get the tool through one area of the location, simply move to another area and reach it from a different angle. . If you can hear a click then you have been too rough with your movements, which will weaken the loc over time and possibly make it thinner. Tool method. What size crochet hook should you use? For most people, a 0.5mm – 0.75mm crochet hook is ideal for installing, maintaining and tightening your dreadlocks. It’s small enough to easily fit into a full-grown dreadlock without creating holes, and is also effective for interweaving the loose hairs of synthetic extensions and natural hair. locs is just one of several methods of maintaining loc. We offer Dreadlocks Crochet Crochet Tool Maintenance Kit, you can see more details about it in the store… So at this point you may be wondering whether or not you should. Is crocheting good for dreadlocks? The truth of the matter is, it depends. Factors such as your level of patience (no, seriously), your lifestyle habits, and how often you maintain or repeat your fears all play a part in how dreadlock maintenance will work. best for you. right or wrong, but more than that involves considering your hair texture, lifestyle habits, and overall interest in the overall journey. ie the experience you want to have. While there are some best practices regarding the health and longevity of your dreadlocks, don’t be bullied by dictators who ask you to hone your position in a certain way. Each of us journeys are different and we all come in and out at the right times in our lives. Your journey is your own. Hope this will be helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments section below.Read more: Tips for drawing silhouettes