So, I must say, I am loving my natural locks. I started with rubber bands just to section off, my hair is so thick and corse that it has dreaded pretty well in about 3 months. The months have flown by. It is turning out beautifully but I am curious if the loops will go away on their own and round out over time. If not, I am not stressing, it makes them beautiful. Also, I have one in the back that I separated but I've decided to join it back. It does not seem to be combining yet, it just looks like a big hair ball. Any tips for getting them to combine?