What dreading methods did you use?
twist and rip is my preferred method: takes less time than backcombing and stays in better (for me at least), and also no palm-rolling necessary. they also look more like mature dreadlocks faster which is a bonus and no maintenance required. i'm very satisfied with how my locks are looking and locking up for just one month (surprisingly quick since i have very thick wavy hair). i also use rubberbands for the tips only just to hold them in until they lock up completely and then i'll take them out. i found that they help a lot because i took some of them out to see and the ends get super curly and undreaded which is fine but just not my style. (although they will eventually dread up naturallly of course). also: don't wash more than once a week to two weeks while they're new. probably for like the first month and a half. other than that i'm pretty happy.
