Starting dreads

Hi guys New to dreading always wanted but never started,So I've decided to take the journey now.I'm in the process of gathering information on dreads , maintenance ectMy question is, my hair is about 7 cm long I was gonna wait for a while but I'm just hanging to startWhat would be the best way to start dreads in short hair and straightSome pplon the net say wax and others say no wax Start them and maybe a method if some one would be so kind I've researched aloT of methods but what one would work
updated by @drew: 02/14/15 09:21:28AM

no wax no wax no wax only a cluelerss newby would ever recomebnd wax

or someone whios selling wax and wants yoir money wax is a disaster

best way to start dreads ..stop combing wait for dreads

in shoert hair that can be lil slow cause it dreads as it grows

u can twist n rip at 4 inches many will fall out tho maybe then dread up naturaly anyway

longer hair dreads better so wether u tnr i=or go natural it will dread better when its gettint longer

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Welcome!

Please do not use wax, do not backcomb or try any of those dodgy methods. You dont need to pay anyone anything to have amazing dreads. Read through the dreaducation and other discussions on this site, and you will find all of the information you need for beautiful naturallocs : )

dreads should be soft and flowing not stiff and sticky

dreads should be clean not have dirt trapped in gunk and they shouldnt leave pillows and clorthes coated in wax

wax destroys dreads its a huge mistake

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My new book Ban The Taboo Vol 1
updated by @soaring-eagle: 02/05/15 10:12:49AM

I used wax once when I first tried to get dreads. I have now learnt better and wouldn't use it again. This site is very inspirational and has a lot of good information!

I started with the DreadHead HQ starter pack for dreads. It was overpriced, pointless and damaging. The wax ruins dreads, Soaring Eagle is right!

exactly you spent 70 dollars to accomplish what u could accomplish by losing a comb and not spending 70 cenbts to replace it

SpaceGhost said:

I used wax once when I first tried to get dreads. I have now learnt better and wouldn't use it again. This site is very inspirational and has a lot of good information!

I started with the DreadHead HQ starter pack for dreads. It was overpriced, pointless and damaging. The wax ruins dreads, Soaring Eagle is right!

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My new book Ban The Taboo Vol 1

Thanks heaps yer I saw the starter kits and wasnt prepared to pay the 80 bucks for themSeems abit steep but thanks heaps for ur adviseI have a mate who is a chef as well and he's sporting some pretty wicked dreads so this question is for him I've passed on your website to himHe wants to know is it possible to trim dreads alittle shorter and still have them loc up nice at the end ?Would it just be a normal crochet maintenance to tidy the ends up ?I tried to convince him to just get a bigger hat but he already wears the largest one availableCheers drew

soaring eagle said:

exactly you spent 70 dollars to accomplish what u could accomplish by losing a comb and not spending 70 cenbts to replace it

SpaceGhost said:

I used wax once when I first tried to get dreads. I have now learnt better and wouldn't use it again. This site is very inspirational and has a lot of good information!

I started with the DreadHead HQ starter pack for dreads. It was overpriced, pointless and damaging. The wax ruins dreads, Soaring Eagle is right!

no he doesnt how long is is mine are past my rtoes and i have hats that fit

but nmever ever crochet dreads

why would he want them dreaded to the tips anywaty that makes them dry way slower the loose tips let water drain out faster

i hope he never xcrocghetted them and i hope u tell him how bad criochet is

Drew slawson said:

Thanks heaps yer I saw the starter kits and wasnt prepared to pay the 80 bucks for them
Seems abit steep but thanks heaps for ur advise
I have a mate who is a chef as well and he's sporting some pretty wicked dreads so this question is for him I've passed on your website to him
He wants to know is it possible to trim dreads alittle shorter and still have them loc up nice at the end ?
Would it just be a normal crochet maintenance to tidy the ends up ?
I tried to convince him to just get a bigger hat but he already wears the largest one available

Cheers drew

soaring eagle said:

exactly you spent 70 dollars to accomplish what u could accomplish by losing a comb and not spending 70 cenbts to replace it

SpaceGhost said:

I used wax once when I first tried to get dreads. I have now learnt better and wouldn't use it again. This site is very inspirational and has a lot of good information!

I started with the DreadHead HQ starter pack for dreads. It was overpriced, pointless and damaging. The wax ruins dreads, Soaring Eagle is right!

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My new book Ban The Taboo Vol 1

Well started my dreads couldn't wait any longerIt's awesome finally having them but after first wash they are really frizzyKinda looks like a poodle on a bad hair day hope they tidy up them selfsOr do I have to do something with them to help my week and a half baby dreads ?

soaring eagle said:

no he doesnt how long is is mine are past my rtoes and i have hats that fit

but nmever ever crochet dreads

why would he want them dreaded to the tips anywaty that makes them dry way slower the loose tips let water drain out faster

i hope he never xcrocghetted them and i hope u tell him how bad criochet is

Drew slawson said:

Thanks heaps yer I saw the starter kits and wasnt prepared to pay the 80 bucks for them
Seems abit steep but thanks heaps for ur advise
I have a mate who is a chef as well and he's sporting some pretty wicked dreads so this question is for him I've passed on your website to him
He wants to know is it possible to trim dreads alittle shorter and still have them loc up nice at the end ?
Would it just be a normal crochet maintenance to tidy the ends up ?
I tried to convince him to just get a bigger hat but he already wears the largest one available

Cheers drew

soaring eagle said:

exactly you spent 70 dollars to accomplish what u could accomplish by losing a comb and not spending 70 cenbts to replace it

SpaceGhost said:

I used wax once when I first tried to get dreads. I have now learnt better and wouldn't use it again. This site is very inspirational and has a lot of good information!

I started with the DreadHead HQ starter pack for dreads. It was overpriced, pointless and damaging. The wax ruins dreads, Soaring Eagle is right!

absolutely nothimng they takle tiome they get worse b4 they get better just give em time

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My new book Ban The Taboo Vol 1