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I have a few dread balls forming at the end of some of my young dreads, I have tried combing/teasing out the ends to help water drain out more easily to dry quicker...It took alot of time, using alot of conditioner, would hate to have to comb them all out. Think i will be leaving them do their own thing and just concentrating on good separating from now on.  

Yours might comb out easier, who knows?  Good luck whatever you decide.

You just reminded me too, that the "Lazydreads" guy combed his long, 10 year+ dreads out (see youtube).   

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@tashtash - not sure, haven't posted in while, thanks for asking.... hope this one works ). I hate having to wear hair up too,  mines been pretty windswept just lately

in the high winds, which i think is helping the dreads begin.  I fancy trying a few beads too, and see if that helps the knotting process..

@tash tash & @soaring eagle  Seems some posts are not showing up... have checked my settings/profile etc and doesn't seem to be anything "private"  please advise

@TashTash  I Know what you mean about the change of perspective, I've got used to the strange looks I get form people, some nicer than others and I've had some nice compliments too.  I haven't Brushed in over a year now and as you can see there some dread-balls forming at the end and shrinkage is from 25 to 40% with one wicked kong full of lumps and bumps (called Derik).  I too am amazed that your hair has grown, I suspect it will start looping soon and shrinking too...its all good fun!

@daniel2   Haven't watched all your video yet, it looks painfull to have had a great set of dreads and for them to wilt and fall must be a bummer, I see why you seem 

down now.  Hang in there though, you still have some good length to regenerate and I'm sure SE will have some good advice..    Im only a year in and have about

12 - 20 dread of various size and shape starting to form..  Stay positive and look at maybe try looking up "Vermin Supreme" presidential candidate to give you hope.

Talking of beads on dreads, how do you secure them? 

and will they  stop/slow down the locking process?

Feels like they may help big bad kongs forming...anyone had any experience please?

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have been using Liquid, but after doing scalp treatment with "Nizoral" (doctors prescription).  Think some of scalp problems are stress related as they seem to get worse when life is a bit stressfull...  will have to get in touch with Vicky soon.

I have one of the bars which i have used.... Lathers up really well! - and hope to use again when scalp is better.

Totally different subject.. you mentioned "Vermin Supreme" political candidate a while back,  I checked some of his videos and agenda and think he should be president.

Especially like his choice of headwear!

.....suggest anyone else has a look too, it will brighten up your day folks.

SE  thanks.. the separating feels like they need it,  then afterwards it feels like i've lost some dread babies; will keep on top of it. as more are definitely appearing slowly but steadily.

Is wrapping hair in a towel after washing ok?  seems to soak a lot of water away.

Have been using Dreadlocks shampoo when scalp allows. (still seems to get inflamed and itchy sometimes - vicky was getting some anti itch shampoo together to try)

@soaring-eagle  Thanks, I have been wrapping in a towel  for 5 - 10 mins after washing to get most of the water out (no towel rubbing), separate them while damp. Seems to be working s l o w l y.  Is there any thing i'm doing wrong or could try to speed things up?

I rinse with cool water, can you remind me why this is better for the scalp?

Here's a rear view.  before shrinkage I used to be able to tie it up in a knot at the front, guess it will be a year or two before i can do

that again.. 

Some of the ones at the back feel like they are forming a big kong and I separated them too early... thoughts anyone? 

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