Forum Activity for @ms-lambergiinnii

Downside to dreads? Keeping it real!

Introduce Yourself

I have way more ups than downs with my dreads babies!

The Pros- * No more Creamy crack (aka relaxer!)

* Little to no maintenance to go out the door.

*swimming( I no longer have to deal with giant wet afro I have to comb while wet to maintain!)

*Wrapping em in scarves! ( So much easier to wrap up my hair.)

*Attaching lil decorations...I just got a lil fish bead from a friend I attached to one.

*texture ( is it weird I love the texture of my dreads?)

And many more.... A couple Cons- * piercings....My nape piercing and my tragus piercings do not see eye to eye with my dreads. Constantly getting caught up in them.

*dry time ( I like to shower after work which is later so it usually involves me using my blow dryer so i can go to bed with dry dreads.

*common stereotypes about dreads. YES THEY ARE CLEAN I WAS THEM REGULARLY! GAHHH!

*and I have a love hate relationship with the shrinkage. I love it cause it means they are maturing but hate that they are gonna get short before they get long! So far I've had a lot of shrinkage.

dreads, cops, and court.

Life Issues Facing Dreads

I feel you Hun. I had a situation with the cops in a domestic violence case in which I ended up in the E.R. And the cops were extremely rude and mean to me, I'm guessing due to the fact of my multiple piercings, ethnicity and tattoos and scars. It is unfortunate but discrimanation is still quite rampant, and they can easily judge you by your appearance, and get away with it. It's hard to prove that discrimination took place unless it's blatantly obvious. And even then.....I would also suggest a nice scarf wrapped around your dreads that match a nice outfit. It's sad that appearance can still be a key factor in getting rightful justice. I hope all goes well for you.

Where to get dread beads?

Dread Accessories

I went to a local bead store and got 3 very nice blue glass beads of medium size for 2 dollars, I would recommend a local independent store that sells beads.

Dreadlocks + The Hardcore Modification Community

Alternative Lifestyles and Subcultures

Congrats on the new bifurcation!! I have had my tongue split for 6 years now and absolutely love it!! It's always nice to see ladies who are into the harder mods, as I come across a lot of people who deem this unladylike or intimidating!! I've been focusing more on my scars lately and will post some pics of my newer additions on my side.

updated by @ms-lambergiinnii: 02/05/15 10:12:49AM

Michiganers?

General Questions

I am a michigander!

before and after dreadlocks pictures comparing dreads no dreads

Dreadlock Picture Gallery

Here is the before... And here is the after...
updated by @ms-lambergiinnii: 02/05/15 10:12:49AM