My New Dready Path

Me before dreads. I would usually straighten my hair but this is its natural kink.

12 hours of twist and rip as I did them by myself......arms almost fell off!

Day 1 brand new dreads.

Week 1 - Favourite most dread-like baby.

Week 1 - Just woke up!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So, here we are; One month anniversary. Loving my lil' babies!

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Some loops and bumps at 6 weeks

Trying not to look posey!

Underneath (wet dreads). Loving my new beads too!

My dreads look a strange colour because I used to bleach my hair (my bad) but then put a medium brown on it, that faded and I ended up with this strange hue! I'm happy with this colour though. So, here we are, nearly 6 weeks into my journey and I'm loving all the changes. New lumps and bumps springing out here, there and everywhere. Think I'll wait til my 2 month milestone before uploading again, unless there are any major changes.

Until the next time......Peace!

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7 weeks

This one seems to have doubled up and folded itself, think it'll fold once more before it starts to mature. Underneath again.. Just over 7 weeks into my timeline. Had to upload more photos as there have been so many changes this past week! I have to admit, when I began my journey 7 weeks ago, I didn't think I'd have it in me to stop worrying about my hair and it looking tidy. I questioned my vanity!!! I love the way my hair is natural and wild and I feel a sense of freedom in myself too! Til the next time......Peace out x

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updated by @steff-a-roo: 02/05/15 10:12:49AM

tnr? they look great

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Thanks SE. Yes, they're tnr. Really noticing some changes now. The roots of each dread keep trying attach themselves to roots of other dreads so I am separating early to avoid any congos. Loving this process though, because it means they are progressing nicely.

There are a lot of loose hairs, but I am loosely wrapping them around the nearest dreads in hope that they will cling on in time. I have been washing with Head and Shoulders (something I've always used) with no problems what so ever, that way I can avoid the dreaded dandruff that I hear so much about. I have tried to use regular body soap in my dreads a couple of times which dries them out nicely, but it leaves a residue on my scalp. I wash every two days, initially I was concerned that might be too often, but it works perfectly for my hair.

I am more and more in love with my little babies each day and love trying out lots of different up do's. I am praying they don't shrink too much, as I love the length and wanna continue to be able to put them up or tie them back.

Off to the coast later today, so I will be dipping my head in the sea for some of that natural goodness. I would prefer a swim, but our English summer sucks so bad that I'll be on the look out for Noah's ark with all this rain. I may have to take some sea water home with me in a bottle though.

I will get my earlier photos up here on this timeline later.

Have a lovely weekend people

try LUSHs Senik shampoo bar https://www.lush.co.uk/product/340/Seanik-Solid-Shampoo-Bar sea salt base, smells beautifull!

They look great at 1 month.

Nice progress and a lovely shade of brown

Thanks guys, best thing I ever did other than having my children!