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Post by Dreadlocktruth on May 9, 2016 21:48:09 GMT
I don't think you need to worry... your sections will try to eat each other when your locks are mature, anyway, so it doesn't make much difference if you're already pulling them apart. The only important thing at this stage is to get sections roughly the size that you want the dreads to be (they will not grow to be fatter than the size of the section and will probably be a bit thinner), even if it means randomly grabbing clumps. A lot of us have done that.... perfect sectioning isn't really a requirement. You'll want your roots to have an inch or so of loose hair from the scalp, because the tightness can cause discomfort.
Really, once you've done the sectioning, there's not a lot that you can done which won't lead to you eventually having dreads so you don't need to worry too much. But like others have said, dreads aren't an instant hairstyle and most people do go through a messy stage where their locks can come almost completely undone in the first 3-4 months, before they begin to lock up and shrink (and then most reach the start of maturity when they're "solid" at around 7-9 months) so I don't think there's much point in worrying too much about loose hairs etc early on.
This is on the main page so sorry if you've seen it already, but this collaborative video of 120 timelines will give you an idea of what the early stages are like and how dreads tend to look once they're done shrinking.
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Post by sharonwillis on May 9, 2016 22:03:05 GMT
Thank you for that video!!!!!!!! Made my mind at easy !!! X
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Post by chad on May 11, 2016 19:16:39 GMT
I actually used wax and back comb my first 2 sets, which both turned out horribly... Mostly because imma dummy buuuut this time around I sectioned, back combed, then nothing.. At all... And im MUCH happier all around! I do use a sea salt and sweet almond oil spray about to hours or so before I wash (every 2-3 days) but that's it and it has worked wonders for me personally
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Post by signature420 on May 12, 2016 3:40:02 GMT
...buuuut this time around I sectioned, back combed, then nothing.. At all... And im MUCH happier all around! I do use a sea salt and sweet almond oil spray about to hours or so before I wash (every 2-3 days) but that's it and it has worked wonders for me personally A good back combing will lead to solid base for your dreads! As far as Sea salt spray... I have used such a thing. I'm glad you do it before the shower, that's super smart and how I recommend one do it. Try blow drying them right after your spray...if you don't already.. you will love the results. |
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Post by signature420 on May 12, 2016 3:59:38 GMT
Sea salt spray will and can significantly damage and dry out your hair to where dreads will just fall out. As for the wax, the right wax washes out with a hot water wash, and wax is not meant to lock up your dreads, and most people that use wax use it in the wrong way. You don't really need the wax but all it does is just COMPRESS your fluffy dreads and tightens them up. Wax will never lock up your dreads, it's a tool used to tighten dreads in the first couple of weeks of their existence. Wax used at the start will still remain in the core of the dreadlock. We have seen plenty of pictures where members have cut a dread and at its core is wax. I considered using wax when I started my first set. I still have the pot of dreadHQ (?) wax. That stuff is thick and cloying. I used it on my daughters hair for her prom hair style. She found it a pain to remove in her non dreaded hair! Dreadlocks need time and patience, they are not an instant style. As far as wax... That dreadheadhq stuff is actually pretty good and i would recommend it over any other wax to any one considering waxing their dreads.. The thing is that you only need to use a super small amount in your dreads. and i mean really really tiny bit. once you lightly coat the dread with the wax, you would then proceed to blowdry and palm roll each dread individually until all the wax is pretty much melted into mainly your hands and a small amount into the center of your dread. Then 3-7 days later you wash it out. To wash out the wax, you need to take a HOT shower and massage each dread under the hot water you will start to feel the wax rolling off your hair and onto your fingers, continue using the shampoo on each dread as that will break the wax down even further. This is a super tedious process but it must be done to remove ALL of the wax out of your dread. Once you washed each and every dread 3-5 times over with really hot water and a really good finger massage, proceed to blow dry your dreads on HOT and HIGH. While your blowdrying your dreads you should finger roll each dread feeling any wax inside melting if any left at all you should go back in the shower and wash out what you found with the blow dryer. This process will remove all of the wax from your dreads. and you will make sure of this with the hot blow dryer after the wash. Dreadlocks do need time and patience, They are by no means an instant style, but with the right knowledge, know how and proper tools, one can achieve they're goal much sooner then later, at the cost of super high maintenance. Each path is chosen differently. We all however strive for that same goal and that's beautiful dreadlocks. |
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Post by james on May 12, 2016 6:35:17 GMT
Signature' are you crazy. Melting wax? Oh god. I'm sorry I'm not going to let you encourage using wax. Do not use wax. You'll be putting WAX in your hair. Wax might make your hair look tidy but it will be the ruin of your locks in the long run. All of us from this site have a long history of not putting unnecessary gloop in our hair that is not dreadlock friendly. I know you talk about washing it out with hot water but please, please do not push the use of wax.  Sharon, you'll do just fine, the first hurdle is dealing with the fact that your hair won't look like dreadlocks you imagine for the first year, eventually they will and you'll have earned that healthy head of locks by sticking with it, whatever method you choose to start. |
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Post by Olly on May 12, 2016 8:32:58 GMT
Fully agreed with James on the waxing. If you're only planning on having dreads for a very short amount of time then it's not such an issue but, if you're planning on keeping your dreads for a while, you really don't want that stuff in them.
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Post by signature420 on May 12, 2016 12:09:28 GMT
Signature' are you crazy. Melting wax? Oh god. I'm sorry I'm not going to let you encourage using wax. Do not use wax. You'll be putting WAX in your hair. Wax might make your hair look tidy but it will be the ruin of your locks in the long run. All of us from this site have a long history of not putting unnecessary gloop in our hair that is not dreadlock friendly. I know you talk about washing it out with hot water but please, please do not push the use of wax. Sharon, you'll do just fine, the first hurdle is dealing with the fact that your hair won't look like dreadlocks you imagine for the first year, eventually they will and you'll have earned that healthy head of locks by sticking with it, whatever method you choose to start. I'm done giving advice cause this is bullshit. |
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Post by james on May 12, 2016 12:15:48 GMT
This whole site is bullshit in that case.
Hey dude I was being friendly. This site is called dreadlock TRUTH, and a lot of us have had locks over a long period of time. We can't talk bullshit when we've lived through it as a part of life. There is no bad intentions here. Just honesty.
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Post by signature420 on May 12, 2016 12:21:33 GMT
This whole site is bullshit in that case. Hey dude I was being friendly. This site is called dreadlock TRUTH, and a lot of us have had locks over a long period of time. We can't talk bullshit when we've lived through it as a part of life. There is no bad intentions here. Just honesty. Honestly you're an asshole... Calling me crazy because I put a little wax in my hair, and am trying to explain to people how to do it the right way.... Do you know me? Have seen my hair? Have you felt my dreadlock, can you honestly tell me that there is wax inside my locks... NO you can not. The info I provide is from my own experiences.. This isn't my first rodeo either, and just because I used wax and know how to use it does not make me crazy.... So go rethink your "friendly" response and have an open mind. Closed mindedness. |
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Post by james on May 12, 2016 12:26:08 GMT
I am an asshole. And I don't think you are crazy. It was intended as a general expression, nothing personal. I wouldn't do that. If you knew the previous history of this site and how many people ended up with trapped damp and then mold in locks due to wax you'd know I was being helpful, even though it may not appear so to you. I wouldn't judge you, you look like a cool person. But hey let's continue, it's getting fun.  |
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Post by signature420 on May 12, 2016 12:34:00 GMT
I am an asshole. And I don't think you are crazy. It was intended as a general expression, nothing personal. I wouldn't do that. If you knew the previous history of this site and how many people ended up with trapped damp and then mold in locks due to wax you'd know I was being helpful, even though it may not appear so to you. I wouldn't judge you, you look like a cool person. But hey let's continue, it's getting fun. The reason why people's hair becomes like that is lacking the proper know how of how to actually use it.... plain and simple... Like I said before you don't need to use wax, but if you do, use it the right way. |
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Post by sharonwillis on May 12, 2016 12:38:27 GMT
Ok guys thanks for the advise I'm not using wax. But thank you for your advise. Please be nice .
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Post by ohphob on May 12, 2016 12:49:27 GMT
I am an asshole. And I don't think you are crazy. It was intended as a general expression, nothing personal. I wouldn't do that. If you knew the previous history of this site and how many people ended up with trapped damp and then mold in locks due to wax you'd know I was being helpful, even though it may not appear so to you. I wouldn't judge you, you look like a cool person. But hey let's continue, it's getting fun. The reason why people's hair becomes like that is lacking the proper know how of how to actually use it.... plain and simple... Like I said before you don't need to use wax, but if you do, use it the right way. I used wax on my first set because I didn't research what it does and people told me it would be ok. My hair had mold on them when I brushed them out after 5 months. There was also still wax in the core which made it very difficult to brush out. I rinsed my hair out like you explained by the way. I just do not think you should in courage people to use it especially if they are about to start or just starting their dreads. You use wax that's cool it's your hair but if the majority of the dreadlock community recommends not using it, it proves that it really messes them up. |
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Post by signature420 on May 12, 2016 12:55:38 GMT
The reason why people's hair becomes like that is lacking the proper know how of how to actually use it.... plain and simple... Like I said before you don't need to use wax, but if you do, use it the right way. I used wax on my first set because I didn't research what it does and people told me it would be ok. My hair had mold on them when I brushed them out after 5 months. There was also still wax in the core which made it very difficult to brush out. I rinsed my hair out like you explained by the way. I just do not think you should in courage people to use it especially if they are about to start or just starting their dreads. You use wax that's cool it's your hair but if the majority of the dreadlock community recommends not using it, it proves that it really messes them up. I'm not encouraging anything, I am simply giving my knowledge. The mold in your dread would not have happened if you followed propper maintenance ... You yourself said I didn't do research as to what it does.... So if you don't know what it does how can you say that you used it properly and and it was the wax that caused your problems.. No dear, it was the lack of knowledge on how to use it properly and what to use that created the mold environment in your dreads. |
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