Different Dread Methods Clarified
Dreading Methods
There are different methods to obtaining dread locks.Lets look at these different methods.NeglectHair sections, knots and forms dread locks on it's own without manipulationNo separation involvedThe way the hair dreads is the way it staysHair is washed when neededNaturalHair sections, knots and forms dreads on it's own without manipulationSeparation is what separates neglect from naturalFingers are used to separate dreadlocks that are perceived as too big by the ownerHair is washed when needed and sometimes conditionedTwist and RipHair is separated into desired sections, twisted and pulled upwards, like the name of the method suggests once the dreadlocks are all formed using the tandr method they are then left to continue dreading and are separated by fingers when dreads are perceived as too big by the ownerwashed when needed and sometimes conditionedBack-combedHair is separated into desired sections and then a comb is used to tease the hair sectionsOnce entire head is sectioned and back-combed it is left to continue dreadingHair is washed when needed and sometimes conditionedCrochetedHair is separated into desired sections and then a tool is used, usually a crochet hook, to knot the hair and form locksThis method is usually maintained by continuing to jab loose hairs into locks with a hookSome people leave it be after crocheting onceHair is washed when needed and sometimes conditionedWax is typically used on tandr, back-combed and crocheted dreads by some people but not advisable as it prevents knotting and promotes mold and dirtMixedSome people use a mix of all the methods mentioned aboveTams, woolen hats, are used by dreads of all methods to promote knottyness and keep locks clean.You use whatever method suites you.When some one asks what method you used tell them and be proud, you are a lion!
updated by @island-mamma: 02/14/15 06:26:30AM
