Hello, new dread journey

Hey everyone, new journey just started. It took the last 2 days but it's finally done! Need some opinions and tips would be appreciated. Used the twist and rip method with some backcombing. The bands are coming out tomorrow.

good get the bands out but how big are the sections (at the scalp)

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My new book Ban The Taboo Vol 1

They are all close to 1" - 1" 1/4ish

ok that's slightly thicker then  typically recommended byt only slightly as long as your sure they aren't too much bigger then that..how many dreads total/

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My new book Ban The Taboo Vol 1

Around 20

20 is the very least youd want if you want really thick dreads that dry very slow

20 might also look gappy with big gaps between dreads

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My new book Ban The Taboo Vol 1

unless you left the bangs loose  29 is  typically closer to 2 inch sections  most here have 30-40-60 or evenmore  theres a few with 20 even 13 but they are big fat dreads  and take a very long time to dry

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My new book Ban The Taboo Vol 1

I don't have any dreads (really noticeable ones) yet, but I have a few clumps of ratty knotted hair in the back and it's only been one week since I stopped combing/brushing and I'm so so excited! 

I'm doing the natural/neglect method washing again tonight then waiting another 4 days 

updated by @beastmode: 02/12/17 05:06:12PM