please also join the new dreadlockssite 3.0 beta site at ww3.dreadlockssite.com

This site looks and works best in firefox.
Use this menu for quick access to dreading guides pages, and forums sections.

All content on this site is copyrighted, see our terms of service for details

Clean healthy natural dreads community

A social network for people who love dreadlocks. The best site for learning the right ways to grow natural dreads and keep them healthy

Dreadlocks free and easy no products no pricetags

Best dreadlocks shampoo

download our toolbar
Dreadlocks natural dreads

Latest Activity


crafty crafters
Kerry LoCo liked Emily Aytes's discussion Suggestions for Styling Dreads
9 minutes ago
tom ganley posted photos
2 hours ago
n00dles liked Diego F.'s photo
4 hours ago
Mikael Serres liked evan margolin's photo
5 hours ago
Kelly Glusovich liked Andrew Mcmenomy's photo
5 hours ago
BC Aotearoa commented on Robyn's photo
Thumbnail

along a trail

"Love Mossy Forest... I spend a bit of time up in our Alpine Forests here.... we call it goblin…"
6 hours ago
BC Aotearoa liked Robyn's photo
6 hours ago
BC Aotearoa commented on Robyn's photo
Thumbnail

Ian

"Cool.... Nature Baby!!"
6 hours ago
BC Aotearoa liked Robyn's photo
6 hours ago

dread gurus
☮ soaring eagle ॐ left a comment for Kelly Glusovich
6 hours ago
Profile IconKelly Glusovich, Elaine Crittenden, Chaunny and 3 more joined dreadlocks forums
6 hours ago

dread gurus
☮ soaring eagle ॐ left a comment for dinlocks
"welcome are u going natural then or how did u start"
7 hours ago

dread gurus
☮ soaring eagle ॐ left a comment for Chaunny
"welcome but stop twistin and palm rollin and just leave em alone theres 2 excelent natural …"
7 hours ago

dread gurus
☮ soaring eagle ॐ replied to Elaine Crittenden's discussion need support and a few answers.
"dry id think but doubt it matters"
7 hours ago

dread gurus
☮ soaring eagle ॐ left a comment for Elaine Crittenden
7 hours ago
Seph liked MoorZ's photo
8 hours ago
Seph commented on MoorZ's photo
Thumbnail

4 months

"That's amazing after only four months!  Curly hair dreads quickly."
8 hours ago

crafty crafters
Elaine Crittenden updated their profile
8 hours ago
Seph liked Mikael Serres's photo
8 hours ago

dread gurus
the Barrellady replied to Elaine Crittenden's discussion need support and a few answers.
"interesting to know, learn something new all the time.  Send Baba Fats a comment, he can…"
9 hours ago

bands and musicians
Jacob workman
  • Male
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • United States
Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share Twitter

Jacob workman's Discussions

Ready for dreads

Started this discussion. Last reply by Baba Fats Jun 7, 2012. 11 Replies

Hey guys so im finally ready to dread: not sure if my hair is quite long enough though

Gifts Received

Gift

Jacob workman has not received any gifts yet

Give a Gift

 

Jacob workman's Page

Latest Activity


dread gurus
Baba Fats replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"It's short, but not too short.  If you go natural, you'll look fine.  If you try to TnR them, you'll loose some length and it might look stubby for a while.  "
Jun 7, 2012

bands and musicians
Jacob workman replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"Done Its in my profile now. Do you guys think it's too short?"
Jun 7, 2012

bands and musicians
Jacob workman posted a photo
Jun 7, 2012

dread gurus
☮ soaring eagle ॐ left a comment for Jacob workman
Jun 7, 2012

dread gurus
☮ soaring eagle ॐ replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"is there an attach file link  i dont have a cell so im not sure  u can upload to your photos tho from a pohone and if your phones too old to do that theres an email in to your gallery option too "
Jun 7, 2012

dread gurus
Baba Fats replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"I know.  In that case, I'd recommend it going natural.  If you do a starter method, you lose between 1/3 to 1/2 the original length.  Going natural you lose some, but usually not as much because your hair will keep growing and…"
Jun 7, 2012

bands and musicians
Jacob workman liked Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
Jun 7, 2012

bands and musicians
Jacob workman replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"I'm on my phone and see no upload link. And I know they look rough for a bit, but don't want short stubby AND rough dreads lol"
Jun 7, 2012

dread gurus
Baba Fats replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"Oh, you'll look silly for 6 month even if you had long hair.  Locks don't form that fast,  Relativistically speaking, fast growing lock look mature in a year.   I happen to love the way young locks look, and so do most…"
Jun 7, 2012

crafty crafters
Chris Schneider liked Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
Jun 7, 2012

bands and musicians
Jacob workman replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"Water here in ky isn't too bad. How can I post a picture on this forum? I just don't wana start dreading and It look silly/too short. It's like to the tip of my nose, and wavy"
Jun 7, 2012

dread gurus
Baba Fats replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"Take a section of hair you want to become a lock, less than 1 inch.  Split it into 2 strand (they don't have to be even, and shouldn't be).  Pull them apart so that it tightens towards your scalp (but don't tighten all the…"
Jun 7, 2012

crafty crafters
Ixchel replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"there is a few videos showing that method http://www.dreadlockssite.com/page/twist-and-rip-method-dreading & a washing guide http://www.dreadlockssite.com/page/washing-dreadlocks-guide I haven't used Bronners but I know a lot of ppl do, I…"
Jun 7, 2012

bands and musicians
Jacob workman replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"What's a good Explination of TNr it kinda confuses me. So, no wax no products. Bronners eucalyptus soap?"
Jun 7, 2012

dread gurus
Baba Fats replied to Jacob workman's discussion Ready for dreads
"If you go natural, any length is long enough.  Just stop brushing.  If you want to use a starter method like TnR or Back combing, it should be about 4-5 inches.  But the longer the better.  And TnR is the better method to use if…"
Jun 7, 2012

bands and musicians
Jacob workman posted a discussion

Ready for dreads

Hey guys so im finally ready to dread: not sure if my hair is quite long enough though
Jun 7, 2012

Profile Information

About Me
Certified nursing assistant at home instead
How long have you been dreading?
Never
Dreading methods, maintenance, and products used (if you currently have dreads)
None yet

Jacob workman's Photos

Loading…
  • Add Photos
  • View All

Comment Wall (1 comment)

You need to be a member of dreadlocks forums to add comments!

Join dreadlocks forums

At 6:36pm on June 7, 2012,
dread gurus
☮ soaring eagle ॐ
said…

 
 
 

© 2013   Created by ☮ soaring eagle ॐ.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Privacy Policy  |  Terms of Service