How to Backcomb: Stage 1 for Creating Synthetic Dreadlocks

Ready to learn the basics for creating your own synthetic dreads? In this video Doc will show you how to backcomb, the cornerstone for any successful synth dread style!

For this tutorial you will need:

• Synthetic Braiding Hair
• Comb
• Dreadloom (Or a way to secure your synthetic fiber, some people use hangers or hooks)

Ready? Lets get started on Stage 1 of the dread process!

Secure the fiber to your work surface. Pick up the fiber with one hand and the comb in the other.

Start by using medium size sweeping strokes and push into the fiber. Continue working from the base of the dread to the tips. With every pass, push a little more aggressively into the fiber.

Test for consistency by running your hand down the length of the dread and check for any holes or bumps, if found backcomb over those ares. Check for stability by holding your dread upright, if it stands on its own you're ready to move on to stage 2 of the dreading process!