root size - separating
Dread Maintenance
I'm in the same boat as you. I've got a 3 incher in the back of my head. I never brushed my hair before dreading anyway, so it's been growing about 6 months. I can't bring myself to toy with it, seeing as its my first/favorite/largest loc. I'm sure ill deal with the headache (literally) of it in months to come. Good luck, let me know how operation desperation goes :p