Hold the strands a couple inches from the root. All three strands are laid out in order, from left to right. To explain this clearly we'll call each strand by name: A, B, & C. The two opposing twist directions push against each other helping the strand twist stay together. The idea behind strand twist dreadlocks is that each strand is twisted around in one direction (to the left in this example) and then it's passed around the other strands in the other direction (to the right). (I know exactly how good it smells but you must resist.) Resist temptation to taste the Knatty Dread cream. Beyond that, extra cream provides no additional benefit. Use enough cream to ensure that the entire length of the hair gets a small amount. The dread cream should be applied to the hair when you are spinning the strand of the hair.
The basic motion and principal is the same for two and three strand twists, the only thing that changes is the number of strands you are working with. After all the hair is sectioned separate a section into 2 or 3 parts depending on whether you want 2 or 3 strand twist dreads.
Secure the sections with a clip as you go. Keep sections square so dreads grow round, not flat. The larger the section the thicker the dreadlocks will end up. If you are sectioning the hair first use a comb or your fingers to section. Unlike starting from braids, most people do not trim the hair that started out in the strand twist. How long does the hair need to be for 2&3 Strand Twists?Ī wide range of lengths work well for making dreads with strand twists. Because you can section the hair you have control over the size dreadlocks you'll get. Experienced locticians may just grab sections as they go instead of sectioning it ahead of time. The hair can all be sectioned and secured with bands or clips before the strand twisting to ensure that the sections come out even.
One disadvantage is that while the dreadlocks are forming, strand twists are not as durable as braids. Most report that strand twists also become dreadlocks faster than braids because the hair is not held as securely. (at least IMO) As such there is no need to trim off the once strand twisted dread since it looks good after it has dreaded. Another advantage of starting dreadlocks with strand twists is that despite the strand twists being visible in the finished dread (as with braids), strand twists tend to dread smoother and the finished dreadlocks are visually more pleasing. One advantage of strand twists over braids or plats is that the strand twist are a beautiful natural style in themselves as you wait for the dreads to mature, while braids tend to be somewhat plain in comparison. The natural hair in the strand twist eventually loosens and begins to dread as well. The basic idea is that the strand twists hold the hair so that the roots can begin locking. Strand twists are used in much the same way that braids are used to start dreadlocks. Like standard dreadlocks twists, strand twists are really only ideal in natural black hair.
Strand twists are less delicate than regular twists and not much more difficult to make with good instruction. The strand twist method is gaining popularity for making dreads in natural black hair. Double and triple strands twists are different but because they are executed in the same manner it makes sense to consider them as one method. Not to be confused with the twisting methods.
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