baby dreadies

So I've just cleared my first month of dreading. I have chosen the natural road and I haven't used any products on my hair. Before dreading my hair is a little past my shoulders long, however, the dreads I have forming are really short. Is it normal for new dreads to be shorter as they form?

updated by @jessica6: 01/13/15 09:18:51PM

Yes, of course especially their dreading very fast. They shrink as they tighten. You will lose at least half to three quarters of the length before they mature.

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My new book Ban The Taboo Vol 1

How about some pictures? That would help us a lot. Must be dreading very quickly if it's shrinking already. Typically shrinkage doesn't start for a couple more months. They must be dreading like crazy

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My new book Ban The Taboo Vol 1

It does seem to be happening very fast..here's the best pic I got