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eLPea
@elpea
04/26/12 06:11:50PM
17 posts

Two Year Dreadiversary!


Member Journals and Timelines

A year and a half ago, I was thinking of combing them out and starting over. Just a few months ago, I considered shaving them off to try and help me find a job. They've changed so much over the last two years, and so have I, and I don't imagine that I'll be getting rid of them any time soon.

Check out my timeline album of some photos over the last two years


Find more photos like this on dreadlocks forums

@ http://www.dreadlockssite.com/photo/albums/dreadlock-journey-1

love and knots,

LP


updated by @elpea: 01/13/15 09:24:37PM
eLPea
@elpea
04/26/12 05:32:30PM
17 posts

picture results of using wax


Help! Save My Dreads

Also want to add that since your locks are so thick, you're going to really need to work whatever cleansing solution you use into them really well. I would recommend doing it in a few broken up sections, working the solution into each lock with some rolling motions, maybe even doing some soaks, to make sure you penetrate the center of the locks well.

eLPea
@elpea
04/26/12 05:31:00PM
17 posts

picture results of using wax


Help! Save My Dreads

Can you take more clear pics? I'm really curious as to what the inside looks like.

i have to say, i'm usually not into phat locks, but yours look awesome.

Best of luck cleaning them up!

eLPea
@elpea
05/02/12 01:03:42PM
17 posts

Dread soaking?


Dreads Hair and Scalp Health

It's not quite agony, just a bit awkward. It's quite similar to how they wash your hair in a salon.

It can be really nice to dunk the whole head and really massage the BS mixture into your scalp. I don't feel like the mixture really penetrates a lot when just using the pour-over. Tome, that's the big difference between a soak and a shampoo - you know, actually soaking it.

eLPea
@elpea
05/01/12 09:47:45PM
17 posts

Dread soaking?


Dreads Hair and Scalp Health

Soaking can be a pain in the neck -- literally. Get a big bowl, get ready to do a big of shower yoga to get all the areas of your hair/scalp in it. I like to put a large pot in my deep kitchen sink and lean over into it to soak, using a cup or bowl to get the liquid distributed through the hair.

I use a very similar mixture to soak and in my regular shampoo. The soak will usually just be stronger (more BS & essential oils - I use a combo of lavender, rosemary and tea tree), and often with lemon and sea salt. I usually jump in the shower after and do the vinegar rinse then.

eLPea
@elpea
05/02/12 10:04:29PM
17 posts

The Difference Between New Dread Growth and Loose Hair ??


Dread Maintenance

It totally will if you give it time! But there are some options to speed up the process if the frizz is driving you crazy. Don't worry about it though, if you just let it be, it will definitely get caught up in another dread or form its own in a little while :)

eLPea
@elpea
05/01/12 09:35:30PM
17 posts

The Difference Between New Dread Growth and Loose Hair ??


Dread Maintenance

Only you know if it's a new dread forming, or just loose hair that has yet to be sucked up!

If you'd like it to be its own dread, put a bead on it or wrap it or TnR it or something.

If you'd like it to join another dread, take the loose hair you want to join and attach it to a dread with a bead, a wrap, just some palm rolling, or (GASP) a gentle crochet. I know, I know, you guys hate the crochet hook - but for stick-straight hair, it can be a nice quick way to encourage hair in a certain direction and when done in moderation doesn't result in horrible damage.

eLPea
@elpea
01/23/12 05:40:23PM
17 posts



I use baking soda/acv about once a week on average, often up to 3x a week if it's been a particularly dirty or sweaty time. Sea salt should probably be applied less often, perhaps only twice a month, because it can be drying. This could be counteracted with a moisturizing solution such as coconut oil rolled on the ends of your hair if too much drying results from the salts.

Lemon juice should be applied sparingly to avoid too much bleaching, unless you're trying to lighten your color, in which case you can put it on as often as you want. Note that if you apply lemon juice directly to your hair, you should rinse it after sitting in the sun for a while otherwise the sugars in the lemon juice will make your hair sticky and dirty.

All in all, your hair is not like anyone else's, so just pay attention to what your hair is telling you. If you're washing too often it will be dry and brittle, which you can treat with a little conditioning oil. If you notice flakes on your scalp or stringy, oily roots on your locks, you should probably wash more often. Just remember to rinse thoroughly no matter what you but in your hair, because any residue left in there will likely attract more dirt!

eLPea
@elpea
01/12/12 05:55:23PM
17 posts



Love the idea about rolling epsom salts in! Sea salt rinses are a drag, and it's way too cold for ocean swimming, but I love the way salt really cleans and tightens everything up. Thanks for the idea, will have to try!

I also want to add a mention for lemon juice. It's a great additive in baking soda washes (I use it with rosemary, lavender and tea tree oil in my washes) or a good low-damage way to help sun bleach dreads if you use it directly on your hair without rinsing.

eLPea
@elpea
11/27/11 08:56:11PM
17 posts

Drying dreadlocks after washing


Dread Maintenance

How do you guys dry your hair after a wash?

In the summertime I usually just go outside for a while, but now that the weather is turning I'm having to go back to hot air methods. Bummer.

Occasionally to quick-dry I will wring out my locks with a towel and then blow dry them on a low setting. It can take up to 40 minutes to get them totally dry, and often I will think they're dry but after putting them up I feel that vaguely itchy/cold feeling that I know means there was some moisture left in there that is now seeping through.

My favorite hot-air method to dry my locks is to sit in front of my space heater on a low setting. It is perfect for circulating dry, hot air indirectly, making for a more even and thorough drying method. Sometimes I will make a little tent with a towel over the heater and my locks to speed up the process - making sure to keep the intake uncovered so I don't start a fire!!

Anyone else ever tried something similar with a space heater? How do you dry your locks?


updated by @elpea: 01/13/15 09:14:37PM
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