Does anyone know how to make a coil that looks something like this?
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77424000/wrapped-agate-dreadlock-coil
i love these, but cant really afford to buy them, and would like to put some of my own beads/rocks/charms in my hair.
fun with PhotoBooth - here they are so far! going on a two week backpacking trip on tuesday. should help them along haha.
no, no, shes not going to use wax or burning, shes just going to tidy them up a bit by twisting in some of the super frizzy parts - they will still be frizzy but wont look like an afro, basically. she just twists and rips then hand grinds the ends. so far, they look great and feel good too. she doesnt use any methods that use any wax or anything but my own hair.
Well, I found a lady here in town today who has had dreads before, gives them to people all the time, didnt charge me much, and doesnt use crocheting, perms or wax, just twisting and backcombing. so i impulsively decided to go for it... ive got them half done now... getting the second half tomorrow. so far.... 3 hours in! then going on a 2 week backpacking trip after getting them completed tomorrow and then shes going to make them less frizzy and i can forget about having to stress about my hair ever again.
the part im holding out is the undreaded hair left to go. leaving a strand out in the front on either side
SUPER excited so far!! 
Alright, so my mind is almost made up on going for dreads... I work in the outdoors industry doing wilderness therapy and my very long hair is becoming a pain to maintain. Pretty much I just have to check with the job I am going for and make sure that they will accept dreads and then Im going for it.
I just wanted to hear from this community - pros? cons?
How is sleeping with them? Do they get annoying to lay on?
Im probably going to get them professionally done, anybody from colorado and know of some decently priced options?
My hair is about 22-23 inches long and pretty thick (its just a little longer than in the attached picture), it has some waves on the underside but overall is pretty straight, think dreads will actually work and look good?
Thanks for any and all opinions and information!
