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Thanks Justin, that is very reassuring to hear!
Justin said:
Your hair sounds similar to mine. I know it can be unnerving at first when your new dreads start to unravel and it is normal to want to try and prevent that, but you must take out the bands and let them do what they want.
Robyn has given you some good advice about letting them hang and do their thing. You may think your training them but much like stubborn children, they are going to do what they want in the end. You can only love them and make sure they are well looked after.
They are going to get very loose before they start to lock up. I had about 10-15 come completely undone and they stayed that way for 3 months or more before starting to lock back up. It's all part of the journey and I think you'll appreciate how wild, free and most importantly, unique they will turn out if you just let them be.
Good luck on your journey and Welcome.