Thanks for the replies, everyone! I did use the liquid shampoo. I guess I'll just stick with the bs and a little acv for now because it's working for me so far. Maybe experiment with the shampoo occasionally because it does smell really nice. It's reassuring to know that you guys used the shampoo and your hair is still locking! Thanks! 
Okay, so I started the dreading process a little over a month ago and the few TnR ones I did have basically become undone. My hair is finally starting to section itself off...and kind of remain sectioned. I'd ordered the dreadlocks shampoo after using baking soda and sea salt several times. Any time I use the dreadlocks shampoo, any sectioning that has happened pretty much goes away. My hair gets super fluffy and soft. I've even tried diluting the shampoo, but the same thing happens. So I've gone back to the baking soda and sea salt ( which works great for me ). I also stopped using apple cider vinegar afterward (I did dilute it), despite getting some dandruff/itchies. Tea tree oil is awesome, btw.
It seems like when I use anything other than just the baking soda and salt, any progress my hair has made will become undone. :[
Has anyone else experienced this? Will sticking to just the baking soda/salt be a bad thing in the long run?
Sorry if this has been asked/addressed already. Thanks. :]
I'm glad you asked this question. My hair is about shoulder length as well and I was wondering how much my hair would shrink. Looking at your photo, I can guesstimate the length it will become. Thanks!
I just ordered some from lyndar85 about a week ago. I think it's a great value considering they're nice looking and you can get a good amount of them for the price. Tried looking in the Michael's here, but couldn't find any beads with big enough holes in them. They were all so tiny!Also ordered two nice ones from FlameTouched. They weren't as pricey as some of the other ones I saw on there.
