I have 2 mature locks but this upcoming mon. Im getting the

[locks4life]

So Ive had 2 dreads for over a year and a half decided i love them and wanted to do the rest. I have my appointment set this upcoming monday. My question is how much lengh do you think ill lose i feel like i have a n average body type and my hair goes down to mid breast length. Anywho how short do you think itll end up. And any tips on the first few weeks with a full head of new dreads

[acidburn]

Shrinkage is random from person to person my wife had waist length hair it shrunk to a little past the shoulder. My hair was neck length and stayed that length.

[locks4life]

Thanks! My 2 i have i lost about an inch and a half. So i hope its about the same for the rest of my hair I've grown it out for 2.5 years I'd hate to lose much length haha

[james]

Just let it lock up natural. You don't worry about these things in that mind. Ooops my hair became dreads by accident. That's my method.

[jxbx]

I have lost half my length each time. It's a good thing though, because all that makes your dread better.