So I'm finally to a point in my life where dreadlocks are acceptable to have. I've been wanting them for a few years now, but haven't been able to get them do to work, school, family etc. Now that I can, I'm gonna make sure I do it the best way possible (natural?). I have pictures posted of the length of my hair, which is very straight and very fine. I hardly ever get knots, even when I don't brush it. I could go over a month without brushing and it still would be straight and knot-free. I wash my hair nightly and don't condition it. Here for some advice, any input is greatly appreciated. I would like to start tomorrow night when I get off of work and have it done by Monday, thanks in advance.
updated by @zach-shapiro: 01/13/15 09:39:25PM
I've never been more ready to lock up my hair.
@zach-shapiro
12 years ago
1 posts
The dreaducation page or the FAQ can probably answer all the questions you may have.Yeah, the least harmful method is natural. Just throw out your brush Twist&Rip comes in second for the least harmful. It's a starter method and leaves your hair looking like dreads from the beginning. It usually falls out/loosens though, so the dreaded appearance may not stay for long.Wash your hair with a non-residue shampoo or the baking soda/ACV rinse no matter how you start though. Separate your dreads when needed. That's all they require.Your hair may take a long time to knot for a number of reasons. If that's just the way your hair is, then that's the way it is. Natural/neglect method may take longer for you, but I think it's worth it
@soaring-eagle
12 years ago
29,640 posts
if your going natural theres no starting no having it done in a day it will drezd but you need to wash the rithogtt way dry the right way and it needs tobe long enough to tangle
stop combing change what u washwith and how and let it dread
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