Well basically I'm going to begin my journey and I'm using the braid method(if thats correct)? But I was just wondering like my title because I'm into the thicker ones. So yeah Im just wondering how long and how thick do you think the dreads will be when they're fully matured. This has been sitting in my head for nearly 3 and a half weeks just washed them before I took the pics...P.S. also I was wondering if there's any tips you guys can give me on thickening them
updated by @dre-thomas: 02/14/15 09:41:47AM
Will my dreads come out to be thick using this method?
@dre-thomas
14 years ago
5 posts
@soaring-eagle
14 years ago
29,637 posts
looks more like 2 strand twists then braidsif so it will lock but should loosen up 1stthey will get as thick as the roots sectionsif u want thicker take em out let em go natural or let em combine when mature
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@dre-thomas
14 years ago
5 posts
ok but what if I do leave these in and let them semi-free form?
@soaring-eagle
14 years ago
29,637 posts
they will thicken up to the size at the rootsonce its mature u can let a few combine if u want
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@dre-thomas
14 years ago
5 posts
ok thank you
@dreadlockedlady
14 years ago
39 posts
My dreads started from braids. I am over two years in and they are fully locked.
Chewin Change said:
Chewin Change said:
i haven't seen braids turn into dreadlocks.. soaringeagle has said he's seen it a couple times but they never really locked.
the hair needs to be loose to form knots. braiding keeps it stationairy which makes that impossible.. i could be wrong tho. anyone else have a second opinion?
@dreadlockedlady
14 years ago
39 posts
If you want your locs really thick and juicy, combine them now. That's what I am dealing with.I have let a few of my dreads combine on their own and some I twisted together to make thicker since they were too thin to begin with for me. Also, your twists will condense a little as they mature so keep that in mind.
@dre-thomas
14 years ago
5 posts
Well Idk if you've taken a look at my pics but do they seem really thin for starters? but anyways the sections for these roots are around half a inch if not more.
@dreadlockedlady
14 years ago
39 posts
About a year. I wish I had good pics to show but my picture taking ability sucks.However, I know that some people's take longer than that.
Chewin Change said:
Chewin Change said:
cool thanks for lettin me kno! ill pass it on. how long did it take for your braids to mature?
@soaring-eagle
14 years ago
29,637 posts
1/2 inch is average size 1 inch pretty thick i wouldnt go over an inch so u might as well let em do what they do see how much they thicken up over time
Dre Thomas said:
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Dre Thomas said:
Well Idk if you've taken a look at my pics but do they seem really thin for starters? but anyways the sections for these roots are around half a inch if not more.
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