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Month 2 with my babii dreadlocks
2 weeks ago
Getting a re-twist tomorrow. I can not wait till they get to six months, because I know they’ll be fully locked by then,
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How to get dreadlocks
It made me
yay!
 "I've had several sets of dreads, and loved each set, but I like changing my hair a lot, so now I just stick to extentions when I need the knotty goodness."
How I did it: Everyone's hair texture is different. Mine knots very easily, and if i don't comb it out once a week, i get little dreads forming on the back of my head. Lessons & tips: I can't speak for another hair type, but I've never needed dread wax or any type of product. Anything that you put on your dreads, stays in them. The first time I dreaded my hair, I used wax, and it was sticky and messy and ended up living inside of the dread forever. The only product that I use to aid the dreading process is a salt water spray. Resources: If you are on Livejournal and really want to dread your hair, the group get_up_dread_up is a godsend. Almost any question you have is answered in the Memories.
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Michael Kelso imagine peace
It made me
groovy
How I did it: I just wear my hair in a bandanna all the time, and do nothing to it...spending more than half the time in the woods, without being able to shower...that's about it. The photo's kinda crappy...webcam, you know. Read how I did it…
It made me
unique
How I did it: I spent a long time making sure i definately wanted dreads as it is a big commitment. I did alot of research so i knew everything about them and how to maintain them etc. I found a few websites that told me everything i needed to know. I then booked an appointment with a guy in newcastle, it was expensive but definately worth having them done professionally. I've had my dreadlocks a year now and its just an awesome hairstyle to have. Read how I did it…
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Excited!
How I did it: It took me about 3 days to backcomb my whole head, because I was doing them myself. I started from underneath, and worked my way forward, in imperfect sections. I ended up with 72 by the time I was done. Read how I did it…
It made me
How I did it: A couple of friends of mine, one of whom has had dreadlocks for nearly two years now (I beleive), knotted up the hair into (random) locks, mostly by back-combing, and provided some advice on care. Now they'll have to grow and mature. Read how I did it…
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How I did it: Weighed the pros and cons with input from people who've been through it. Thought long and often about whether I was really committed to them, which included accepting the inevitable buzzcut whenever I cut them off.Research on the internet-- Google "dreadlocks" and check out sites for how-to, maintenance, products, etc.Got a friend who had dreads and had done dreads before to do mine. Saved me a few hundred dollars and it was m… Read how I did it…
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Michael Kelso imagine peace
still goin pretty good.
2 months ago
most of my hair is now rather dreadlocked, some of it is still loose though…I find just wearing a bandana all the time and ignoring it, as well as not washing very much, works very well for dreadlock formation.
this isn’t just because I’m gross, it’s because my job involves camping in Yellowstone for eight days, every six days…and I can’t shower during that time, so.
Michael Kelso imagine peace
well
3 months ago
After I came back from 8 days in the wilderness, there are a couple very natty yet quite nicely dreaded sections of hair on the back of my head. So since I wear a bandana or a hat always, and since camping for 8 days every other week is gonna be my job for the next four months, I’m gonna see what happens if I just let it happen, not ever comb my hair but just try to make sure the sections that get tangled are relatively even and straight and clean.
And if it doesn’t work out I’ll just chop it off and start over.
invisibledreamer is trying to make it through the day
i wanna do this but..
4 months ago
my mom disapproves of the idea of going natural i hate my permed haid & i wanna hack it off.but my mom keeps criticizing me and telling me I’ll look bad if i do get them.last time i checked the hair was on MY head not hers.& aren’t mommies supposed to encourage their kids dream? not down them.It sucks but im jus gonna have to wait til i move out to get them. :[
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Neglect
5 months ago
I can’t remember how long I’ve been neglecting my hair, but it’s been a few months. I just use Dr. Bronner’s residue free soap. I think my hair is progressing nicely. I have a bunch of matted sections and the back of my hair is really forming nicely. My only concern is that one side of my head isn’t really dreading much. I think it’s because I sleep on the other side. I’m not really too concerned because it’s getting a little better. The only thing I really don’t want is one massive uni-dread.
alexw07 is going to a record sale today!
Waiting
8 months ago
I’m waiting until my hair gets a little bit longer. Closer to 10 inches or so. I don’t really like the look of short dreads so that’s why I’m waiting. My hair starts to dread naturally sometimes, but I can usually comb those out with patience. I can’t wait. Right now my hair is about 7 inches long right now.
littlejude is a storm in a teacup.
Untitled
10 months ago
i’ve said it on a few occasions, but once i fall pregnant, i want to have dreadlocks – i’ll need to start a fund for that soon :)
Smirk175 one day at a time.
re: where to go-
11 months ago
the “Knotty Boy” dred shop in Vancouver is THE shop to go to…. if you can get there haha.
Otehrwise, some salons have a stylist willing to do it… but its really expensive, cause it takes like at least 4 hours.
http://www.knottyboy.com/learn/stepbystep.php
I’d advise you to watch this video, find a friend, and do ‘em yourself lol. You’ll love ‘em even more if you do your own, and save a ton of money, too!
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ekseks asks,
“i could use some guidance though from those who have experienced this fuzzy, messy, nasty first few weeks :-) i have really fine, smooth hair and i'm worried it won't 'take' but i don't want to use wax as i want them to be clean, etc long term...?”
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 Sydney
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Lifeontheroad asks,
“Has anyone used the DreadHead HQ dreading kit? Does anyone have any advice on the best way to dread straight caucasian hair?”
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Lifeontheroad asks,
“How long should my hair be before doing this?”
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 Florida
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crumpets asks,
“Is it possible to only dread your ponytail and not up to the root? Does anyone know this technique?”
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