Haha! I'm possibly the world leader in dorkiness! I'm also pretty oblivious to social interactions... I'm glad you kept the entire comment. I tend to start a lot of comments and then abandon them, actually I almost gave up posting this discussion, but I'm glad I didn't.
I've looked at your pics and you're right, our dreads are pretty similar. How did you start yours?
Also, I love all the beads in them! I look at all the photos of (women) with all these decorations in their hair and my heart aches to do the same thing. But I worry that I shouldn't do anything till they are a bit older. There is just so much loose hair right now and it snags a lot. But maybe I'll start looking for and wearing more beads after seeing your pics...
And don't worry about more pics, my boyfriend is a Photographer who loves to take my picture.
Andelynn said:
Me too - that's why I was so excited seeing your pictures. Our hair is almost the same. My hair is a bit shorter than yours and a bit darker brown, but the time-line looks about the same. It really encouraged me to see your pictures! I almost didn't post all of that because I wasn't sure I was being a bit of a dork or not, but I figured, hey, we are all here to support one another and if it encouraged me, maybe it will encourage you to know that I'm in the same boat.) Keep it up - I expect to see more pictures in the future!
Rachel Adelle said:Thanks so much for the compliment, Andelynn! It is really great to know that I'm on the right path, and I'm dglad you feel the same way. Just because one loves her dreads doesn't mean she doesn't worry they're messing up some how. haha
I love looking at other people's photos, makes me of split mind though. On the one hand I'm excited that My dreads will look that awesome one day, on the other hand I am almost fearful that I'll never look that cool. The future is exciting isn't it?
Andelynn said:Thank you for posting your pictures! My hair looks similar to yours and I've just started my 5th month. It is nice to see that apparently, we are both on the right track!
Keep posting, I am very interested in how both of our heads turn out - my hair is even just about the same length as yours!
) Keep it up - I expect to see more pictures in the future!Thanks so much for the compliment, Andelynn! It is really great to know that I'm on the right path, and I'm dglad you feel the same way. Just because one loves her dreads doesn't mean she doesn't worry they're messing up some how. haha
I love looking at other people's photos, makes me of split mind though. On the one hand I'm excited that My dreads will look that awesome one day, on the other hand I am almost fearful that I'll never look that cool. The future is exciting isn't it?
Andelynn said:Thank you for posting your pictures! My hair looks similar to yours and I've just started my 5th month. It is nice to see that apparently, we are both on the right track!
Keep posting, I am very interested in how both of our heads turn out - my hair is even just about the same length as yours!
Thank you for posting your pictures! My hair looks similar to yours and I've just started my 5th month. It is nice to see that apparently, we are both on the right track! I also have many flat ones - mostly in the back - the ones I guess I sleep on. I am also hoping they round out. I have faith they will. Anyway, you look absolutely lovely and thanx again for sharing. It is so encouraging to see others going through the process as I am. In fact today, I was looking at someone eles's picture because her dreads were so beautiful and I was wondering how she did it. I am convinced now that they were manufactured with wax and other salon processes. Seeing your hair confirms for me that I think I like mine better. I am also learning that just because I am going more natural, doesn't mean that my dreads can't look as neat, clean, and beautiful as if they were manufactured. I've got some great ones in the front that I just can't hardly believe! I also have some interesting loopies underneath all over and it will be interesting to see how they work out.
Keep posting, I am very interested in how both of our heads turn out - my hair is even just about the same length as yours!
- I always thought they were too... puffy. But thanks, I really appreciate it.
Here is my 4 month pictures - a couple of hours after washing. I have been using a lot of beads lately to help keep the sections separated. All my sections are pretty solid, though you can see there are still a lot of loose hairs. I can't wait until they are fully formed and a bit longer so I can start pulling them back away from my face. As it is, I pretty much keep them contained during work by using a soft, wide hair band or a tam. Other than that, I leave them alone. What do you guys think? Am I good on track? My scalp is a little sore right now from separating the sections, but other than that, I have not had any trouble. I just wish they were a bit more defined. They feel good, but don't look like much still. But I'm pretty happy with my progress - after all, it's only been 4 months and I'm pretty sure that means they are still babies.
