Is it not meant to be for me?

I tried a paste too, just out ofcuriosity, feels like rubbing sand in your hair

updated by @james-turk: 07/23/15 03:19:03PM

Yes, it does feel very much like watery sand! It can work wonders, especially for very silky, healthy, coarse or even Asian hair...which may be a bit more reluctant to knot
James Turk said:

I tried a paste too, just out ofcuriosity, feels like rubbing sand in your hair

Well, thought I should update since I've made a lot of progress thanks especially to Panterra's paste idea. Got lots of knotting going on. Here's some pics. Let me know what you think. It's been a long year with little progress but it's finally happening!!!

wow that is great! slowly but lovely <3 I love the close up photos you shared, glad something started working for you I've been waiting for an update

Butterfly said:

Well, thought I should update since I've made a lot of progress thanks especially to Panterra's paste idea. Got lots of knotting going on. Here's some pics. Let me know what you think. It's been a long year with little progress but it's finally happening!!!

what is this paste you speak of? and how do you make it?

Thank you!!! Also I was noticing how long it's gotten in a year. My profile pic was taken about 2-3 mos. in and now look at it!!

Ixchel said:

wow that is great! slowly but lovely <3 I love the close up photos you shared, glad something started working for you I've been waiting for an update

Butterfly said:

Well, thought I should update since I've made a lot of progress thanks especially to Panterra's paste idea. Got lots of knotting going on. Here's some pics. Let me know what you think. It's been a long year with little progress but it's finally happening!!!

The paste is just a paste made with baking soda and water. It was suggested by Panterra (read the whole thread) because i was going on a year with no locking yet. I was desperate and thinking of giving up.

k money said:

what is this paste you speak of? and how do you make it?

I am going to be making this paste for the nape of my neck asap! I worked really hard to get the front to dread and it took about a year before I stopped having silky fine hair on my crown...the last thing to dread about an inch on the bottom, so hopefully this will get some dread action going there! I read through the whole thread and the pics show SO MUCH progress!!!

Yay for not giving up!!!!

just everyone keep in mind the paste isn't a cure all or instant dread maker, it should be used sparingly so you don't over dry your scalp & hairs (making them brittle & prone to breakage). i've used it a couple times, & will probably again, but i give plenty of time in between w/ normal washes. keep an eye on your head & make sure you work at your own pace & don't over do anything

Exactly,it is VERY drying. My scalp is paying the price even though it is helping my hair. But it was a last resort for me. Definitely not recommended for just anyone!!! I've done it 3 times over the last 2 months and I still have parts of my hair that are silky and shiny. Damn my healthy hair, lol!