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Coping with others?

General Questions

On a sincere note. dreading will boost your self esteem over time, they will make you stronger within to accept who you are. That is the great thing about growing dreads instead of instant dreads, your strength grows with them, it is truly an amazing journey to experience.

Appearance is only the icing on the cake, the cake itself is the best part, and that is what is within us. Some of the most beautiful people in this world are the ones who have beauty within, when you have a warm heart, a friendly smile and a good soul, beauty shines.

Self esteem grows with age, believe me. You will be fine.

Peace

Coping with others?

General Questions

So you think customers may be judgmental??? Here is a sampling of some of Walmart Shoppers:

Feel better now?

updated by @the-barrellady: 02/05/15 10:12:49AM

Jazzymommas handemade jewelry and dread coils

General Talk

Ha Ha, I knew there was something a little different with you Rafael. Not only do you seem to be a wonderful person, but I just learned you are crafty mother also!

All kidding aside, that was nice of you to do this for jazzymomma....peace

Rafael Rodriguez said:

Hello, I'm a mother of two children and very crafty. I'm always in a bind with money so I made many different things for sale, right now I'm focusing on handmade jewelry mainly wire wrapping and dreadlocks jewels and coils. Feel free to check them out.

If you are interested you may contact me using the inbox on this site or e-mail lenerslevi@ yahoo.com

If you have special request let me know. many blessings!

Heya, the great thing about dreads is you only have to do 3 things: keep them clean...separate...and enjoy the ride. That's it, nothing to maintain. Just sit back and enjoy with no worries.

Peace

Hi guys, new here ( obviously ). My son and I are dreading....

Introduce Yourself

That's awesome you are both dreading together. For sections, it is recommended that they should be no larger than a 25 cent coin / 1 inch in diameter. See where the section meets the scalp, that is how thick the dread will become. Larger sections look great, but they can take over 24 hours to dry once mature. Try to make sections as square as possible, meaning not a wide, thin group of hairs together. Kids toss and turn all night long, so you may have to separate your son's sections daily to avoid them from joining into each other.

Keep the pictures coming on his progress, we love the little ones. Peace

beads and loose hairs

Dread Accessories

Loose hairs just want to have their own party, but eventually they will realize that it is more fun joining in the dready group, and they will. Then the party will be fantastic.

I have loose hairs still after 1 year, and I don't wear beads, so they really have no bearing on it.

Decorate your brains out and have fun with them!

Help me I need shampoo!!

Introduce Yourself

Hi Podo. You can buy a disposable credit card from grocery stores, drug stores etc. to pay for your order. Vicki will send an email with an invoice. When you click on it, you pay by that credit card, the credit card payment is done by Paypal for her, but not actually done through Paypal where you need an account. I just did that myself on Friday. So even though you are paying using the Paypal on your email, you are really only using the credit card. I hope this is not confusing for you. Peace

Help a newby

Introduce Yourself

Hi Jessie, thanks for the compliment. The Baking Soda wash/ Apple Cider Vinegar rinse is a method of your hair washing, not as an extra in-between wash. Either use shampoo or the BS on that particular day. The Baking Soda is a scrub free method which exfoliates the scalp, releasing dead skin which naturally happens to everyone. The Apple Cider Vinegar, which is only on for 1 minute, balances the PH of the hair which is needed after using the BS. ACV is a conditioner which leaves no residue. Maybe for your 4 year old dreads this would be good to do once a month. The rest of your washings with a dread friendly shampoo/soap bar. So think of BS/ACV as a shampoo style all it's own.

It is recommended by others to use Jojoba, I have not heard of Prov-A-protien, ask Soaring Eagle or Baba Fats if that is okay on your 4yr old dreads.

Jessie Mitalle said:

Hey Barrellady, i've perused this site quite abit and have followed alot of the discussions. I found you most informative, so here I am with my questions. My dreads are 4+ yrs old and I am going 'way natural' and clean. I found this site. Explain to me the BS wash and ACV rinse, if you would be so kind. Is this process in the place of shampooing or is it in between shampoos with dreadlock shampoo bar?

I don't use wax but I do use a gel (Prov-A protein) from Sally Beauty's, to keep long strands of hair wrapped around a dread for some neatness.

I will be replacing that gel with dreadlock shampoo's gel come Thurs - payday.

Thanx with love & light Jessie

the Barrellady said:

Baking soda wash: mix 1/2 cup of BS to 5 Cups water, leave on head for 10-20 minutes to exfoliate the scalp, no scrubbing is done. Rinse well. Now add 1-2 capfuls of Apple Cider Vinegar to 5 cups water, pour on head and rinse off within a minute. Rinse well and follow by a cold rinse. That's it. Peace

Help a newby

Introduce Yourself

Baking soda wash: mix 1/2 cup of BS to 5 Cups water, leave on head for 10-20 minutes to exfoliate the scalp, no scrubbing is done. Rinse well. Now add 1-2 capfuls of Apple Cider Vinegar to 5 cups water, pour on head and rinse off within a minute. Rinse well and follow by a cold rinse. That's it. Peace

Six year old dreads thinning, please help

Help! Save My Dreads

You dreads do look beautiful, and with care and time, you can save them.