Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Tie the fabric scrap between two supports. Chair and stool legs work well. Keep in mind that the supports should be sturdy, since you will be applying pressure to the fabric scrap. The fabric scrap should be easily removable.
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Step 2
Cut the hair to double the desired length of the dreadlock.
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Step 3
Pull a thinner section of hair from the large chunk. Depending on how thick you want the dreadlocks, the thickness of this section is up to you. For medium-sized dreadlocks, try a section about two inches thick.
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Step 4
Loop the section around the secured fabric and pull the ends out so that one end is about an inch longer than the other. Making the ends even will give the dreadlock a chunkier look.
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Step 5
Hold both ends in your hand securely, and use the pet brush to backcomb the hair. While backcombing, twist the hair occasionally. Repeat Steps 2 though 5 for the rest of the dreadlocks. The dreadlocks will have a puffy appearance at this point.
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Step 1
Boil a large pot of water. The water should fill the pot about halfway.
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Step 2
Push the short fabric scrap through the loop of one of the dreadlocks. This will keep the open loop from getting twisted into the dreadlock. Hold the dreadlock loop in one hand.
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Step 3
Twist the dreadlock with your other hand until it is no longer puffy, securely holding the loop and fabric scrap.
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Step 4
Holding both ends of the dreadlock, dip the center of the dreadlock into the boiling water. Continue slowly dipping the dreadlock, going from the center down towards the end.
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Step 5
Hold the dreadlock loop once it is saturated and carefully slide your hand down the dreadlock, squeezing. This will saturate and seal the end. Set the dreadlock on a towel to air dry.
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Step 6
Repeat Steps 1 through 5 of this section for the remaining dreadlocks.
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Step 7
Apply the dreadlocks by braiding a small section of hair around the loop and securing it with an elastic.
