Forum Activity for @tied-up-in-knots

What if?

General Talk

I am only 5 months in as of the end of this month.

Without dreads I imagine I would still be in a place where I don't recognize the person in the mirror. Either as myself or someone worthy of the label "beautiful". In that regard, starting the journey was like waking up to a sunrise after a lifetime underground.

My anxiety/depression would probably have gotten worse rather than better. 5-6 months ago I would have scoffed at the idea of dreads helping such things but I have experienced it for myself and can say that dreads have done more for me than any pill I ever took in the past.

And, despite always having a general "Do what you want just do no harm" kind of attitude all my life, I am definitely less judgmental now. This pleases me greatly.

So glad I started my journey. Especially since due to shrinkage my hair is quite short now and summer is rather hot. If I hadn't dreaded my hair would be waist length now. Huzzah!

Good question. I look forward to other replies.

Whens the best time to start washing my dreads?

Dread Maintenance

Nope. Absolutely nothing to worry about.

You could stick beads on them to keep them separate if you want. That can also help them start knotting. Don't use elastics though. They can get lost in your hair and end up rotting.

In time your hair will do what it's supposed to.

re-enforcement

Dreading Methods

Wow. Compared to the pictures you posted just a month ago...amazing. Your dreads look great.

I honestly did not expect such a drastic change in such a short time. Did you undo any of the interlocking or did you just let if go from there?

Seriously. They look really good.

dying dreads?

Dreadlock Styles and Dread Styling

Yeah, sorry I didn't go into more detail about the reasons why. It was 4am though and I was finally getting sleepy so I was a little abrupt. (And now I'm aaaaalmost going to be sort of late-ish for work...darn internet.)

I'm definitely going to be using the wetfelting method myself once my dreads are mature. It's an excellent way to get some vibrant colours going on your head. I absolutely love the look. I might make some fake dreads in the meantime using a similar method.

dying dreads?

Dreadlock Styles and Dread Styling

Do not use a felting needle on your dreads. If you would like to use wool roving to colour your dreads use the wet felting method. You palm roll wet soapy wool onto your dreads.One of our members has done this. Anouk? I think. ..Anyway. I repeat. Do not use a felting needle on your dreads.

starting dreads

Introduce Yourself

Since Baba mentioned me I figured I'd throw my hat in the ring a bit. Everyone else usually has things well in hand by the time I come across conversations these days so I don't find myself jumping in very often.

If you do have questions I'm often on line and signed into chat even though I'm not usually paying close attention to it. If you send me a private chat or whatnot I should notice and get back to you quite quickly though. That goes for anyone.

I may be on less than usual though in the coming weeks. I unexpectedly find myself moving house but it shouldn't be too hectic and I do plan on checking in as frequently as possible to try and pick up what slack I can while everyone else is busy elsewhere.

Sleeping with dreads

General Questions

I've never been able to keep something on my head when I sleep so I never bothered to try since starting the dread journey. They've been free since day one and I haven't run into any problems with comfort yet.

I do need to try sleeping more on the right side though since my left has definitely shrunk more.

The TRUTH about dread wax and crochet tools (at least for me)

Dread Products

Well if that's the look he wants who are we to argue really?

Ultimately, you can do what you want to your hair and everyone has their own idea of what is good or bad. I just think it's very misleading to say that something isn't damaging. It is damaging. Let's be honest. But if it's just a hairstyle then damage may be acceptable. Some people bleach their hair to attain the results they want and others will use a latch hook and wax on their dreads. All of it is damaging but it's up to you how much damage is too much damage.

Everyone has their own vision for themselves( and their hair!) and everyone's choices are valid so long as they aren't hurting anyone but themselves. That's not what I'm here to argue. My only issue is with strange/incorrect information. It's not right.

The TRUTH about dread wax and crochet tools (at least for me)

Dread Products

Oh yeah, I meant grow out. Like get thicker. Mine have shrunk like crazy but they're a lot bigger around than they used to be and also a lot fluffier/spongier feeling.

The TRUTH about dread wax and crochet tools (at least for me)

Dread Products

"Theyve shrank since i started them (as all dreads do)"

What? My dreads aren't shrinking. They're growing. Getting fatter and fluffier. Dreads only shrink when you mess with them. Otherwise they should grow. Doesn't matter how thin or thick your hair is. Your dreads should increase the volume not decrease.

Your information is wrong. I'm sorry, but you were lied to by people who only care about your hair when it's making them money.