Hey everyone! I guess I'll start off by saying my name is Jordan, and I'm from BC Canada. Yes, it is definately awesome here andI love it. Any ways, I currently don't have dreads but I've always kind of wanted them. Ever since I played a game called Habbo Hotel way back in the day and one of the hairstyles you could choose was dreads. Getting dreads has always been a thought in the back of my head but I was always too scared and I didn't want to put in a bunch of time and effort trying to get them, just to fail.
But it doesn't matter anymore because I have finally decided that I'm gonna go for it!
I've been growing my hair out for a while, but it's still not very long. It is just over 6"(just measured :p ) now, which is getting about long enough to dread I think? From what I've seem I will probably go with the Rip and Tear method(I think thats what its called), because it seems like the best ratio of quick dreadsto natural dreads. I'm not expecting to have perfectly natty dreads in one night, but I would like to see a bit of their shape right away so I have something to look at and smile
So basically I was just wondering if you guys could offer me any advice on starting brand new dreads for the first time. I really really really(etc..) don't want to do it wrong and have to cut off my hair or something! That would be awful!!
Also sometimes I can get pretty bad dandruff, and I don't want it getting caught in my dreads and making them all smelly. It would probably make my scalp itch horribly too and I definately don't want that.
Is there any products that can help with the dandruff situation? Or and products in general to help with growing healthy dreads? I want to do this right the first time so any help would be hugely appreciated!! Types of shampoo you use, the way you started, common mistakes you've seen, any help is good help!
Thank you guys!!
Btw, this site is awesome!!! good work soaring eagle! I was considering buying dreadheadHQ stuff until I found this site, thank god I didn't!
updated by @jordan-stead: 01/13/15 09:20:36PM