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Post by nearlydread on Jan 4, 2017 17:45:04 GMT
Currently four months in. I started with twist and rip, and i also used wax (i regret it, just like everyone said i would). I have since removed most of it, and they are coming along nicely. Day 01  Month: 01  Month 02  Month 03  Month 04  Month 04 - The back  Im a little concerned that ill have to restart them because i used wax in the beginning. I wouldn't mind a few opinions |
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Post by MamaKittyLove on Jan 4, 2017 18:04:57 GMT
Just by the looks of your head, it doesn't look like you used an over the top amount of wax. I'd do a baking soda deep clean with very hot water to make sure the rest of it is out.
They are looking good though! Stay patient!
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Post by willowbranches on Jan 4, 2017 18:15:57 GMT
Since they're still in early development, if you've removed a good deal of the wax you'll probably be fine and the rest will come out with regular washings, but I'd definitely take steps to make sure you've gotten as much out as possible before they really start locking--a few deep clean treatments in water as hot as you can tolerate, or baby oil will dissolve any leftover, but unless you can do the latter in a targeted way (identifying areas where wax remains and only applying it there, work it in, let it sit some minutes, then wash really well) with the stage you're currently in it might lubricate too much, so I'd say that option would be for mature dreads suffering from residual wax.
Ultimately a smidge of wax won't cause any harm as long as your wash/dry routine is appropriate, it'll just impede progress. I'd say if you can find any bit of a dreadling wherein the t&r doesn't shift or pull apart easily or that feels at all sticky/tacky then you've got more work to do to get it out.
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Post by james on Jan 5, 2017 3:22:02 GMT
Looking good Mike. I really respect that messy stage. I wouldn't worry, in time they'll be just fine. If you didn't use much wax it'll probably gradually wash out. The more messy they go in the coming months the better they'll look when they then pull together in the future. Great happy pics dude.  |
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Post by jxbx on Jan 5, 2017 15:47:20 GMT
Ya got a lot of frizz going on now and frizz is your friend at this stage.
I'd venture to say that the majority of wax is out.
Enjoy the journey!!
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Post by littl3birdy on Jan 19, 2017 19:20:19 GMT
Looking good! Keep updating so you can look back and see your progress when you feel discouraged! It has been really helpful to me.
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