Forum Activity for @rebekah-shupe

Right, and I am happy that mine have gotten with the program so quickly, but they're going SO fast that I'm separating multiple times a day and still barely keeping them from all joining together...crazy.

Yeah, they're greedy little bastards haha I've had a few dreads that were two and when I go to separate them later that same day they've turned into one but when i separate again there's 3 in there...odd. I've decided to try to keep them a bit smaller than I'm aiming for so even when they go nuts every few hours, they will hopefully be at a desirable size still...I don't know. Still playing here. Thanks for the tips on the beads too. I've only had the small plastic ones on hand...I wasn't expecting to have to use them so fast...but I think if I get some that are bigger and have some weight to them, it may help keep my hair somewhat in-line.

Ok, I'm ...4 days in now and my hair is basically set at warp speed. I've got locks popping up all over the place and I'm pretty much in a race with them to keep them separated. I know that you need to separate to the root, and that the size there will determine the size of your dread, but is it the root space EX: 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch square that will average to an inch sized dread?? And where do I find beads? My hair kind of jumped the gun so quickly that I haven't had a chance to even look for any, and the ones I have are quickly becoming useless. HELP

I actually ordered some of that locking gel. We'll see how it works

Nice I've used the baking soda wash and the ACV. I've got some liquid shampoo coming in the mail from that site, I'm excited to see how it works with mine. I am super excited to be able to play with beads and fabric and stuff in my dreads once they get farther along.

Thanks :D

baby britt said:

yay! people are silly and they like to judge things without ever experiencing them firsthand. your dreads will be lovely =)

Yeah, me too. I'm up in Roy, it's about 10 minutes away from Ogden. I've already heard a bunch of shit, and the funny thing is, no one has seen my "dreads". They've just seen a FB post and heard that I'm doing them, and it's already been decided that they're dirty, ugly, and something about lice. *face palm* People are nuts for sure! So how are your dreads this time around? Are things going better for you?

Thanks, where in Utah are you?! Not a whole lot of people with dreads around here. I'm already enjoying the different reactions I'm getting. People can be pretty crazy sometimes. I never even heard about those until I got on this website so looks like I just got lucky

Phoenix said:

Hi Rebekah... Welcome! That's awesome your startin some locks. I think you'll really enjoy the process, it teaches so many diff lessons........ especially one in patience! LOL! I live in UT too! We need more of us representing UT! Your at the right place. I'm glad you came here instead of going to Knotty Boy or DHHQ! Your already a step ahead! Good luck with your dreadies... Can't wait to see em! Peace out!

Thanks Shadow!

I'm crossin my fingers SE!