One Year Birthday of T&R Dreads
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That's a really cool comprehensive timeline. well done
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reasons not to use a dread kit from those whove used a dreadkit
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Eagle, I know what I'm getting you foryourbirthday. ha!
reasons not to use a dread kit from those whove used a dreadkit
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I agree. I used wax for my first set when I was 16. Every morning my pillow case was cover in a waxy film. I was changing my sheets every day
reasons not to use a dread kit from those whove used a dreadkit
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Maybe some people don't want to relive it. lol. Some stories are horrifying
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true, hair smolders when lit. Wax acts likeparaffin. It's like the stuff used to heat serving dishes. It burns hot and long. Who wants that in their hair. Plus, I'm sure most of us like to hang out around bon fires. Why take the chance.
I've posted my story all over this site to help people know the dangers of wax. Long story short, I went to a salon to get mine done the first time. I had the sides of my head shaved because I used to have a mohawk and though it would look really cool to have locks just on the top of my head. They twisted them and coated them with wax. I was told to use bees wax 2 times a week and not wash them for 2 months or so. I did what I was told, cause I didn't know any better. I figure when I washed, the wax would come out anyway. After the 2 months, the wax did come out. The only problem was that it took out around 60% of my hair with it. The only way I can explain it is like my hair just melted right off my scalp. There was no damage to my scalp, but my hair must have rotted inside the wax so much that it justdisintegrated. I had to shave my head bald and start completely from scratch.
I swore I'd never use wax again. did get sucked into the DHHQ thing with their idea of a dreadlock shampoo. I used it twice, and it felt oily and slick afterwards. Why should dreadlock shampoo feel like a conditioner?
Went all natural after that
salt water spray?
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Never thought of that. I got natural sea salt from whole foods. I actually just went against everything I tell people about washing and just took a shower to wash it off. I know it's late, but I dried really well. I'll hit them with a blow drier again before I go to sleep
salt water spray?
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pussy scalp? It doesn't itch. It doesn't feel irritated either. the smell might actually be kind of salty smelly. But it's got a hint of something else. could the oils be reacting with the salt?
salt water spray?
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So I've had my locks for about 5 years now. I never had any issues. I tnr'ed at the beginning for 4 or 5. Then I just let the rest happen.
Eagle told me about this site so I joined. I heard a lot of people talking about using a salt water spray. I decided to give it a shot for the new locks forming on top of my head. I figured it couldn't hurt.
Well... I've used a spray bottle filled with oils before for itching and such. But I never had any smells I couldn't explain. Since starting to use a salt water spray, I have noticed a funky smell to my locks, eve after I wash them and rinse really well. I don't always wash the same day I spray. Sometime it stays in my hair for a day or 2. Anyone ever notice a problem like this? Will it work to just rinse well and just stop using the spray?
It's not really a pleasant smell. No one else notices it, but my head's right there you know. It's not like a mold smell, but not like a salty smell either.
updated by @baba-fats: 01/13/15 09:17:03PM
Liquid or bar shampoo
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when you're first starting out, you want to use liquid. It's easier and gentler on your scalp than a bar would be. As theydevelopeand are form, you could switch to a bar. I used liquid Dr. B's for the first 4 years. I'd say you an switch to a bar after 6 months to a year. The up side to a bar is that you can focus on just scrubbing your scalp. But when they are still forming, it's fine to get liquid soap in your locks. Just make sure you rinse it out really well