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Mature dread length

General Questions

I was worried about shrinkage in the first few months. I had cut it to my shoulders, because I couldn't keep up with the tangles in my waist length hair. I didn't know that it would just dread if I quit. I think it was only a few weeks after that that I learned how hair dreads. I miss the length, and going even shorter was scary at the time. It's been about 9 months now, and it's mostly the same length as I started at. A couple of them have shrunk up to just 2 inches long. At some point I started welcoming shrinkage because I know that it is progress and someday it will grow long again. My hair is just past my shoulders, so similar to yours, but of course your shrinkage may vary.

Hi Everyone

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I think they would suit you.

sorrows

General Talk

That's horrible a horrible thing to go through. So sorry for everyone involved. Will say a prayer for all.Much love,Jeanna

Seriously thinking of shaving my hair off.

Dreading Methods

Awww! *hugs* I'm so sorry that you are unhappy with your dreads! Please don't shave your head! You will be so sad. If you do anything, carefully comb them out and do what you want with them. Even though it's been a year, they look like they have a long way to go still. I can't tell you what they would look like if you let them be. Again, please don't shave your head.Much love,Jeanna

Shampoo help!

Dread Products

Oh I went ahead and looked up infaderm baby shampoo and read the ingredients.Definitelydon't use it on your dreads. I also wouldn't let it touch my baby. The third ingredient is not only bad for your dreads, but its alsopoison http://www.natural-health-information-centre.com/sodium-laureth-sulfate.html . I didn't see anything in there that is health or good for you. Hope that helps.

Shampoo help!

Dread Products

Like SE said, use baking soda! It works great and is super cheap! I buy a great big bag at costco for just a few dollars. Lasts six months or more, and I use it for cooking and household cleaning as well! Better for you too. Dr bronners is also great and inexpensive. When I use it I just use 4 or 5 drops (it is very concentrated)leaves my hair squeaky clean. I don't know if you have costco or dr bronners in the UK, but I am sure you have baking soda. Just add a little tea tree oil and some lavender and you will love a good baking soda wash.

Just dreaded my hair

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I don't think that walmart would have any good residue free shampoo, but you can just use baking soda and apple cider vinegar to rinse. Super cheap and works really well. The acv will most likely help get some of the soap scum from the dove out too. There are instructions on the soda / acv wash around here somewhere...

JASON :Natural Products?

General Questions

I wouldn't use Jason. The products don't work well, and even though they are labelled natural or organic they have been independently tested and contain 1,4-dioxane which causes nasal, liver and gall bladder cancers in lab animals. I would stick with Dr. Bronner's, or baking soda.Here's an article in the LA times about it. http://articles.latimes.com/2008/mar/14/business/fi-natural14

13 months

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I am in awe. So amazing.

Sexz Lexzs TnR timeline! YAYYY CHECK IT OUT! (UPDATE)!!

Member Journals and Timelines

Wow! Those ones in the back look like they are progressing fast! Awesome!