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Dreadlocks Natural Healthy Dreads
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Dreadlocks The Natural Dreads Way
Specializing in healthy dreadlocks, we only promote dreading methods and dreadlocks maintenance that are healthy for dreadlocks.
Dreads grown the dreadlockssite way remain beautiful and healthy throughout the lifetime of your dreadlocks.
There are only a couple dreadlocks sites that aren't strictly profit driven, and willing to do great harm in the creation of instant dreads, using very harmful methods. We provide the most honest information on dreadlocks methods, the maintenance dreads require, and what products are best for dreadlocks care.
We have strict standards and will never promote, or allow the sales of harmful dreadlocks products, or dreading tools.
We provide free shops for hand made natural dreadlocks products and accessories. All dreads products sold here must meet our strict standards and are guaranteed to be healthy for your dreadlocks, hair, and scalp.
Although we recommend the natural way of growing dreadlocks, we recognize that many people start their dreads using many dreading methods. We are just here to provide the information on the gentlest healthiest alternatives and to help you recover if you used an aggressive damaging method.
We care more about dreadlocks than about profit. We just want you're dreads to last a lifetime.We know when starting dreadlocks, many want instantly formed dreads. This often means turning to a dread salon or loctician to start your dreads. In most cases, this is the worst thing for your dreads, as the dreadlocks are started with brute force methods, and advice that often delays or prevents the proper formation of dreadlocks. Dreads started these ways require far more effort, and cost, to force them to look like dreadlocks. This almost always does severe harm to your dreadlocks.
Dreads treated gently, are happy, healthy dreads.
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Latest Dreadlocks Forums Discussions
dreadlockssite universal app now available
07/31/15 09:26:07AM, by General TalkThe dreadlockssite universal app is now live! in fact, i'm posting using it now! its super fast and easy to use The universal app takes advantage of all the universal app structure built into the new windows 10 (wich is awesome) family, and will run on all windows 8 and 10 devices, including x...Replies 10Is picking out lint a problem, am I damaging my locs?
05/04/23 12:56:31AM, by General QuestionsSo every few days I go through my locs (freeform method, 1.5 months) and try to get lint out. I cover my hair up at night but I accidentally used a very linty towel a few weeks back and there's still lint everywhere. I noticed that when I pick out lint there's just hair everywhere. Should I give...Replies 10What's the weirdest question you've been asked towards your dreads?
10/21/09 10:31:31PM, by General TalkJust recently I've been asked how long was it before I started.If I wash them.If they're bug infested.You know, the normal stuff.But just today at work, I was asked if a person could taste them.:|I was a tad...weirded out by the question.But I didn't want them in someone's mouth, that's...Replies 64Working in a really dirty environment
09/17/21 08:04:13PM, by Dread MaintenanceSo I have been lurking for a while and finally decided to join the group and post a question I have. I've been growing out my hair for a while now to start my dreadlock journey, but I've been kind of held back because of the work that I do. I currently work in a stain, lacquer and paint shop,...Replies 8Will be doing major site updates/upgrades soon
12/26/23 04:43:04PM, by General TalkIt might take a month but for the new year I will be doing a lot to revitalize the site, with a new look, more engagement, and hopefully more activity. on a side note, due to climate change, and it’s affect on olive oil prices, Vicki will be shutting down dreadlockshampoo.com soon. i will be...Replies 1shampoo residue/build up
04/11/23 09:47:00AM, by Dread MaintenanceHi Guys any advice on how to permanently get rid of shampoo residue,Replies 8crochet method to free form
03/21/22 01:31:54PM, by crochet and dread tools recoveryHi All just wanted to see if theres any progression pics of people who started there locs via crochet method, then never used crochet again. i started via croceht and never again, i have just been washing and seperating. all info will be helpfull. nuff respectReplies 19Aloha!
11/24/22 08:23:30AM, by Introduce YourselfHeyo. I'm only like a couple months into the freeform method. It was accidental, I stopped brushing because I hate my straight hair and it would at least get a little wavy the longer I went without brushing. They started appearing and I don't see a reason to brush them out. There's only...Replies 18What happened to the old days when everyone was active on here?
04/29/22 02:39:29PM, by General TalkI was going through my older stuff and there was so much going on here ten years ago. How can we bring it back? I don’t have any other social media so I log in here probably every other day but not much seems to be happening. There has to be just as many people dreading now as there was before,...Replies 227 Months In
02/08/23 05:48:32PM, by Member Journals and TimelinesI just wanted to share a bit of my journey with you guys. I started my journey in January 2022 doing freeform method. My wife was not a fan of the look and I also agreed with her assessment. My wife helped me restart in July 2022 with comb coils. I'm 7 months in and couldn't be happier with the...Replies 2 -
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I give up...
10/08/12 02:02:12PM, by Member Journals and TimelinesI give up. I started this journey, some 5 months ago initially because all of my friends, my coworkers, my teammates thought that I should cut my hair. I thought of all of the people occupying Wall Street and Washington DC and decided that I would rebel in my own way. I would rebel against all...Replies 37i would like to talk about a good book
02/03/10 10:39:56AM, by General Talki was curious if anyone has read this book before i found it to be highly enjoyable and very insightful. It is about being mindful of all that you do the things you eat the earth you live on and the air you breath... i believe that i have begun to grasp a true meaning of happiness from reading...Replies 10The beauty of natural Dreadlocks, and support for any fellow early dreadies!
08/03/12 07:36:23PM, by Dreadlocks Journey Emotional SupportWhen people first decide that they want dreads, some of them, as i did, will look for the quickest way possible to get the classic bob marley looking locks that are conventionally considered "dreadlocks". On discovery that the only safe way to form dreads is to stop combing and conditioning the...Replies 35I get why people use wax now...
08/08/12 10:21:11AM, by Dread MaintenanceSo when i started my dreads, i didnt fully understand all of the info i was taking in. before i started, i had gone to dreadheadhq and started to rethink wanting dreads because i was gonna "have" to buy a kit and maintenance tools and gunk and gunk to put on the other gunk to make it feel less...Replies 43Shampoos and Soaps ~ Maybe get a list started
03/04/11 05:07:23PM, by Dread MaintenanceMaybe we should have a discussion that has a list of all the shampoos and soaps people use and recommend. I've been using/trying: Desert Essence Organics Lemon Tea Tree Shampoo for oily hair. Kiss My Face Whenever Shampoo Neutrogena Shampoo Anti-residue formula Dr. Bonners peppermint soap...Replies 89Do not make the same mistake I did. Go natural.
06/23/12 01:47:30AM, by Saved Dreads Success StoriesSo I am a month in having dreadlocks and its been a learning process, let me tell you. I wanted to share what I went through to get these loverly locks and how thankful I am to have stumbled upon this site.After reading about dreads I knew they were for me and after a small amount of research, I...Replies 16dreading the 1st few weeks of dreading
09/14/09 11:00:02PM, by Dreading Methodswith any method except natural its typical to freak out constantly over every lil unexpected change in your baby dreads, it starts with oh my god they are getting looser not tighter then progresses to oh my god i got my dreads wet then theres a loose hair or a loop or a bump or a bend oh my god...Replies 198My Natural Dreads Timeline-Dreadlocks can form fast with neglect
04/18/11 08:59:16PM, by Member Journals and TimelinesTo begin: I had a severe issue with brushing my hair. I would brush it probably upwards of 50 times a day. Because of this it's damaged. Yes yes that's right, I'm going natural! It's been two weeks now, and I have probably ~20 baby dreads, and the rest are already sectioned off and ready to...Replies 26Beads and Peyote Stitch Sleeves
08/13/09 01:33:12AM, by Dread Craft Show and TradeFeeling a little crafty and love peyote stitch beads? Here is a great link showing you how to and there is also a pattern maker so you can really get the custom peyote sleeve you are after.http://www.dreadspullen.nl/tutorials/peyotestitchsleeves-tut-2.phpReplies 9Some Assembly Required
08/11/12 10:11:07PM, by Dreading MethodsStarting on your dreadlock journey is always exciting. Just about everyone who decides to lock their hair is enthusiastic and can't wait for the finished product. The only thing is, there's a waiting period. Dreadlocks do not form overnight. And for those who use a starter method like back...Replies 27
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Healthy Dreads
The easiest difference to spot between dreads on our site vs 'locs' on most other sites is the fact we have no balding, no excessively tight roots, and excessively tight styling.We do not promote the tightening of dreadlocks roots by force, allowing hair to continue growing on your scalp and remain healthy. Most dread salons over tighten the dreads roots till it causes balding called traction alopecia.
We only promote dreadlocks products and methods that keep your dreads healthy and strong for a lifetime.
We promote no wax or products that build up in dreadlocks, nor do we promote products that contain known carcinogens and skin irritants.
We are the only site that has such strict standards, so when it comes to dreadlocks health we are the site to trust.
Many strictly profit driven dreadlocks sites are not happy about the information we provide!
We are experts at fixing the problems other sites cause, unfortunately many sites cause so much harm to dreads the dreadlocks need to be restarted. We try to avoid this if possible.
Our dreadlocks health experts are always here to help undo the damage caused by other sites.
We are widely considered the only trustworthy source for dreadlocks info.
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Hello, my name is Skylor! I just began my dread journey a couple days ago. I am going the path of natural dreads. I had a few questions if anyone could help me out. (: Pictures of my hair are attached to this forum. I have very thin strait hair with no insight on how it will react to this natural dreading. I was wondering if anyone had any tips concerning my hair type. How do I influence more knotting? How often should I wash with water and how often should I wash with Shampoo? And above...
Read More1 CommentsI have very thick and very oily hair. I am wanting to freeform when my hair grows out to about 6-8 inches of hair. But my hair is super oily and thick so it doesn’t tangle easy at all... I need help understanding what my best options are that aren’t unnatural.. I haven’t used harsh chemicals in my hair for over 8-9 months now. I wash my hair with only dr bronners Castile soap hemp rose scented. I’m very natural now. But my hair is still oily most days. I also get bad dandruff too so any...
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Natural Dreadlocks, Why Choose Natural Dreads?
Why should you choose natural dreads over salon dreads?
Salon dreads give you instant gratification, at the cost of severe harm. You look like you have dreads immediately, but actually takes much longer for them to actually become dreadlocks. They use aggressive force in order to force them to look like dreads often damaging the scalp and the hair severely.
Natural dreads on the other hand form organically with more unique personality, your dreads are yours and not like anyone else's. Natural dreads remain strong, healthy and are kept clean. Salons often tell you not to wash your dreadlocks for long periods of time. Sometimes six months. Even the entire first year.
When you're growing natural dreads, it is the washing that makes them dread. Additionally, companies that sell dread kits and products to make growing dreads easier actually make it much harder and ruin your dreadlocks. Dreads caked in wax might seem to mature fast, but they are only being glued together in wax and actually take much longer. Products designed to hold like wax, especially are very difficult to remove, and can sometimes result in the dreads needing to be cut.We have become experts at saving dreads that other dreadlocks sites and dread salons have harmed.
If you are experiencing your dreads thinning at the roots, dreadlocks breaking off, scratchy rough dreads, heavy dreads from product buildup, we are here to help you restore the health of your precious dreads.
Dreads can mean a great deal to those who choose to grow dreads, natural dreads most of all because of the time and patience it takes to grow dreads naturally. Dreads that form naturally take on a personality that is unique to the individual. Many who grow dreads the natural way, report growing as a person, as thier dreadlocks form. Dreads therefore can take on a spiritual growth aspect that can be profound.
Dreadlocks facts- Dreadlocks need to be clean: Dreadlocks should be washed between one and three times a week, from the day you start dreading. Clean dreadlocks dread faster.
- Dreadlocks are the natural state of all hair: All hair will become dreadlocks if permitted. Hair type, race, or ethnicity has nothing to do with the formation of dreadlocks. Dreadlocks do not require special treatments or products based on hair type or race.
- Dreadlocks are low maintenance: Dreadlocks require very little maintenance, washing, and, if desired separating. Separation is recommend in most cases to prevent massive dreads.
- Dreads are not unprofessional: Because dreads are often spiritual, and dreadlocks are a part of most religions (not just Rastafarian beliefs), dreadlocks, especially natural dreads must be accepted in any job, by law.
- Dreads don't cause balding: Salons and locticians that forcibly over tighten the roots of dreads cause thinning and balding in dreads. However balding is not caused by wearing dreads when the dreadlocks are not over maintained.
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