Hey folks.It's been a trip since starting my locs back in August. I need a little information on some old questions and some new.In the past few months, there has been much locking. Pretty much everywhere EXCEPT the front my hairline and around my ears. I'm thinking this is due to my hair being up almost everyday because of work. I unload trucks and builds and all sorts of work that don't allow hair in my face.I really don't want to invest in something like a dreadsock. I don't have the money or desire. At night, my hair is left down, and whenever I'm not at work.I'm worried because the back has progressed so much, and the front pieces so little.What can I do? Will they eventually dread, just take super long? Will they never dread due to constantly being pulled back? I'm not allow to wear hats at work, otherwise I would've just taken that route. Is there a certain way i can pull it back but still allow those few dreads to lock? I REALLY don't want to backcomb them again, or rubberband them or anything. ALSO - A dread in the front is SUPER fat the tip and almost 6 strands of hair down the middle. I feel like its just gonna fall off =( whats this from? And how can I stop it?Also... I've read a few other posts about lint... I have yet to try the blacktea method. Are there any other ways to get rid of/hide lint?I recently stopped using baking soda, because I was going through it too quick. I read a post about Burt's Bee's Pomegranate and Soy. I've used the stuff twice now, and my hair gets ultra clean, soft, and puffy... so I'll stick with that for now.I'm really mainly concerned with my front pieces not locking. I'm well-aware that this will just simply take time. But i'd rather correct anything i need to now, rather than 6 months down the line.Anything is appreciated! TY!
updated by @sean: 02/05/15 10:12:49AM