I have been growing dreadlocks for 3.5 weeks now, since about April 23rd (I think). I used the rubbing method with a towel. Just rub in circles for like 20 minutes. Most of it has started locking, the lower back by my neck is still only slightly tangled. I put a small bit of wax on first night I did 'em. The roots and tips aren't very knotted yet, I will start trying to knot them at Summer when I have lots of time. I can wash them, and do. I have VERY thin hair, so thin it barely backcombs, and takes 15 mins to start knotting and that is only at the roots, and a 1 inch clump of my hair is like 5mm diameter (too thin too look good), so I decided to towel rub it. I will upload a video every few weeks, or everytime there is a (big) change.