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Dreadlocks Natural Healthy Dreads
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Dreadlocks The Natural Dreads Way
Specializing in healthy dreadlocks, we only promote dreading methods and dreadlocks maintenance that are healthy for dreadlocks.
Dreads grown the dreadlockssite way remain beautiful and healthy throughout the lifetime of your dreadlocks.
There are only a couple dreadlocks sites that aren't strictly profit driven, and willing to do great harm in the creation of instant dreads, using very harmful methods. We provide the most honest information on dreadlocks methods, the maintenance dreads require, and what products are best for dreadlocks care.
We have strict standards and will never promote, or allow the sales of harmful dreadlocks products, or dreading tools.
We provide free shops for hand made natural dreadlocks products and accessories. All dreads products sold here must meet our strict standards and are guaranteed to be healthy for your dreadlocks, hair, and scalp.
Although we recommend the natural way of growing dreadlocks, we recognize that many people start their dreads using many dreading methods. We are just here to provide the information on the gentlest healthiest alternatives and to help you recover if you used an aggressive damaging method.
We care more about dreadlocks than about profit. We just want you're dreads to last a lifetime.We know when starting dreadlocks, many want instantly formed dreads. This often means turning to a dread salon or loctician to start your dreads. In most cases, this is the worst thing for your dreads, as the dreadlocks are started with brute force methods, and advice that often delays or prevents the proper formation of dreadlocks. Dreads started these ways require far more effort, and cost, to force them to look like dreadlocks. This almost always does severe harm to your dreadlocks.
Dreads treated gently, are happy, healthy dreads.
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@soaring-eagle • one week ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "dreadlockssite universal app now available":
"Honestly, have not used any of the universal apps since that time. I assume it’s still there"@meggie • 2 weeks ago • comments: 0
Posted a response to "dreadlockssite universal app now available":
"this app is gone i'm assuming? I tried to find it, but this thread is 9 years old, so..."
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Latest Dreadlocks Forums Discussions
dreadlockssite universal app now available
07/31/15 09:26:07AM, by General TalkThe dreadlockssite universal app is now live! in fact, i'm posting using it now! its super fast and easy to use The universal app takes advantage of all the universal app structure built into the new windows 10 (wich is awesome) family, and will run on all windows 8 and 10 devices, including x...Replies 10Is picking out lint a problem, am I damaging my locs?
05/04/23 12:56:31AM, by General QuestionsSo every few days I go through my locs (freeform method, 1.5 months) and try to get lint out. I cover my hair up at night but I accidentally used a very linty towel a few weeks back and there's still lint everywhere. I noticed that when I pick out lint there's just hair everywhere. Should I give...Replies 10What's the weirdest question you've been asked towards your dreads?
10/21/09 10:31:31PM, by General TalkJust recently I've been asked how long was it before I started.If I wash them.If they're bug infested.You know, the normal stuff.But just today at work, I was asked if a person could taste them.:|I was a tad...weirded out by the question.But I didn't want them in someone's mouth, that's...Replies 64Working in a really dirty environment
09/17/21 08:04:13PM, by Dread MaintenanceSo I have been lurking for a while and finally decided to join the group and post a question I have. I've been growing out my hair for a while now to start my dreadlock journey, but I've been kind of held back because of the work that I do. I currently work in a stain, lacquer and paint shop,...Replies 8Will be doing major site updates/upgrades soon
12/26/23 04:43:04PM, by General TalkIt might take a month but for the new year I will be doing a lot to revitalize the site, with a new look, more engagement, and hopefully more activity. on a side note, due to climate change, and it’s affect on olive oil prices, Vicki will be shutting down dreadlockshampoo.com soon. i will be...Replies 1shampoo residue/build up
04/11/23 09:47:00AM, by Dread MaintenanceHi Guys any advice on how to permanently get rid of shampoo residue,Replies 8crochet method to free form
03/21/22 01:31:54PM, by crochet and dread tools recoveryHi All just wanted to see if theres any progression pics of people who started there locs via crochet method, then never used crochet again. i started via croceht and never again, i have just been washing and seperating. all info will be helpfull. nuff respectReplies 19Aloha!
11/24/22 08:23:30AM, by Introduce YourselfHeyo. I'm only like a couple months into the freeform method. It was accidental, I stopped brushing because I hate my straight hair and it would at least get a little wavy the longer I went without brushing. They started appearing and I don't see a reason to brush them out. There's only...Replies 18What happened to the old days when everyone was active on here?
04/29/22 02:39:29PM, by General TalkI was going through my older stuff and there was so much going on here ten years ago. How can we bring it back? I don’t have any other social media so I log in here probably every other day but not much seems to be happening. There has to be just as many people dreading now as there was before,...Replies 227 Months In
02/08/23 05:48:32PM, by Member Journals and TimelinesI just wanted to share a bit of my journey with you guys. I started my journey in January 2022 doing freeform method. My wife was not a fan of the look and I also agreed with her assessment. My wife helped me restart in July 2022 with comb coils. I'm 7 months in and couldn't be happier with the...Replies 2 -
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natural dreads timeline dreading fast as can be
04/30/11 09:30:58AM, by Member Journals and TimelinesSo, today is day 5! All natural/neglect. I'll post 'em as I find 'em =) This is Day 2.... This is Day 4....Replies 87Natural Dreadlock Progression From 5-6 Inches Of Hair - A Dready Timeline - By Castaway Jesus
01/01/13 04:24:52PM, by Member Journals and TimelinesDreadlocks are certainly something to grow with over time. Having intention to grow dreadlocks, and taking the steps toward them, is akin to strapping on your karma belt. It is a process not to be taken lightly but to be loved and enjoyed for the lessons we all have to learn along the way. Such...Replies 70My Dread ressurrection from wax to natural
06/04/12 09:06:11PM, by Saved Dreads Success StoriesWhattup ya'll im writing this on here for a cpl reasons. One because i owe SE and a bunch of ya'll here a big heartfelt thank you for helping me "see the light" about dreads, and second because its never too late to fix your mistakes in dreading, much like life. I started my dreads in sept 2011...Replies 19Alopecia and loctitians making more money after the fact.
02/19/13 07:15:57PM, by salon and loctician dreads recoveryI cried when I watched this.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44uV812xY8M So this woman has been going to this shop for 5 years and all of the hair on the top of her head has been slowly pulled out by maintenance. And because there is no hair.....the loctician now can add a weave to cover the horror...Replies 6Take my advice, NEVER, EVER use dread wax. No matter what anyone tells you, natural dreads is the way to go
09/25/11 10:23:10PM, by Dread ProductsI am now a 13 months into dreads, and I have not used wax in 9 months. The people I went to continually told me i NEED to use wax, and even against whatI thought, I tried it. They messed up my hair so much I used to cry about how much wax was in it at night. After starting to use less, and...Replies 3It's not a race
04/21/12 09:22:54PM, by Introduce YourselfThis isn't an introduction to myself. Most of you already know me, anyway. This is an introduction to your new journies. I hear it a lot. Many people start their locks with the anticipation that in a few days or weeks, they will have nice formed mature locks. Some people will even be willing...Replies 37Twisting dreadlocks Theories?
10/05/10 09:42:05PM, by Dread Maintenanceokay, so, recently there have been a huge buzz over this whole twisting thing. I have a few things to say about this, without doing any research and what not, of course because honestly, it's common sense. My hair is pretty natty on it's own, yes? I am a quarter African American and that's why,...Replies 46balding caused by retwisting locs in just 5 months
03/02/14 04:58:54PM, by Help! Save My DreadsI've been growing my dreads for about 5 months now and I've started balding at the top of my head. This hasn't happened before and I think I know the reason why it is now. I think it's because I've been retwisting them too much and some of them started thinning. Can someone please help me figure...Replies 15Hey! I'm the guy who's waxy lock you see in the dreadwax removal section
11/20/14 11:38:40PM, by Introduce YourselfHey whats up everybody! Glad to see this website is still very much alive and kicking :D. So much really great info here, and everyone is so respectful and nice too!I'm not sure if I ever really messaged many other members when I originally signed up to this forum in like 2008 or something and I...Replies 4Dreadlock Maintenance: A Cautionary Tale
08/07/14 11:47:37AM, by Dread MaintenanceHello everyone! I don't post on here very often, but I am an admin in the Dreadlocks Natty Dreads Facebook group, and this was the pinned post in there for a long time. We will be changing it soon, but Soaring Eagle asked me to post it here on Dreadlockssite before we unpinned it from the group....Replies 1
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Healthy Dreads
The easiest difference to spot between dreads on our site vs 'locs' on most other sites is the fact we have no balding, no excessively tight roots, and excessively tight styling.We do not promote the tightening of dreadlocks roots by force, allowing hair to continue growing on your scalp and remain healthy. Most dread salons over tighten the dreads roots till it causes balding called traction alopecia.
We only promote dreadlocks products and methods that keep your dreads healthy and strong for a lifetime.
We promote no wax or products that build up in dreadlocks, nor do we promote products that contain known carcinogens and skin irritants.
We are the only site that has such strict standards, so when it comes to dreadlocks health we are the site to trust.
Many strictly profit driven dreadlocks sites are not happy about the information we provide!
We are experts at fixing the problems other sites cause, unfortunately many sites cause so much harm to dreads the dreadlocks need to be restarted. We try to avoid this if possible.
Our dreadlocks health experts are always here to help undo the damage caused by other sites.
We are widely considered the only trustworthy source for dreadlocks info.
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Latest Blogs
It’s strange to me that it’s only been 1.5 months into my freeform journey; it feels like so much longer. I definitely didn’t imagine, when I started out, that almost all my hair would be sectioned and dreaded to varying degrees by 1.5 months. I have some loose hair around the ears and nape and a bit at the temples (I love my baby hairs <3), and a frizz halo of course (I’ve always had frizz), but everything else has found a home, and has some dreaded-ness to the body of each section....
Read More1 CommentsI’m a couple days short of my one month freeform anniversary, so I got comfortable in front of a mirror and spent some time admiring my dreadlings (seriously such a relaxing and enjoyable activity for me after a tiring day). Then I counted them— 64! I thought there would be more. There is loose hair around my ears and at my nape, so I imagine some are yet to be born. i have loved this journey, it is incredibly spiritual, much more so than when I had TnR dreadlocks 10 years ago. This...
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Natural Dreadlocks, Why Choose Natural Dreads?
Why should you choose natural dreads over salon dreads?
Salon dreads give you instant gratification, at the cost of severe harm. You look like you have dreads immediately, but actually takes much longer for them to actually become dreadlocks. They use aggressive force in order to force them to look like dreads often damaging the scalp and the hair severely.
Natural dreads on the other hand form organically with more unique personality, your dreads are yours and not like anyone else's. Natural dreads remain strong, healthy and are kept clean. Salons often tell you not to wash your dreadlocks for long periods of time. Sometimes six months. Even the entire first year.
When you're growing natural dreads, it is the washing that makes them dread. Additionally, companies that sell dread kits and products to make growing dreads easier actually make it much harder and ruin your dreadlocks. Dreads caked in wax might seem to mature fast, but they are only being glued together in wax and actually take much longer. Products designed to hold like wax, especially are very difficult to remove, and can sometimes result in the dreads needing to be cut.We have become experts at saving dreads that other dreadlocks sites and dread salons have harmed.
If you are experiencing your dreads thinning at the roots, dreadlocks breaking off, scratchy rough dreads, heavy dreads from product buildup, we are here to help you restore the health of your precious dreads.
Dreads can mean a great deal to those who choose to grow dreads, natural dreads most of all because of the time and patience it takes to grow dreads naturally. Dreads that form naturally take on a personality that is unique to the individual. Many who grow dreads the natural way, report growing as a person, as thier dreadlocks form. Dreads therefore can take on a spiritual growth aspect that can be profound.
Dreadlocks facts- Dreadlocks need to be clean: Dreadlocks should be washed between one and three times a week, from the day you start dreading. Clean dreadlocks dread faster.
- Dreadlocks are the natural state of all hair: All hair will become dreadlocks if permitted. Hair type, race, or ethnicity has nothing to do with the formation of dreadlocks. Dreadlocks do not require special treatments or products based on hair type or race.
- Dreadlocks are low maintenance: Dreadlocks require very little maintenance, washing, and, if desired separating. Separation is recommend in most cases to prevent massive dreads.
- Dreads are not unprofessional: Because dreads are often spiritual, and dreadlocks are a part of most religions (not just Rastafarian beliefs), dreadlocks, especially natural dreads must be accepted in any job, by law.
- Dreads don't cause balding: Salons and locticians that forcibly over tighten the roots of dreads cause thinning and balding in dreads. However balding is not caused by wearing dreads when the dreadlocks are not over maintained.
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