DreadyKat, please don't do anything else to your hair right now in regards to coloring, even henna. At the moment you have extreme scalp damage and need to let that heal first. 
That's great you already had sections to work with. We love timelines!
Ha, Ha, Ha, sorry but Apple Cider Vinegar smell like crap.
Dez, the Island Oil is no good for your dreads. Use essential oils only if you are Caucasian.
That's funny, you asked "Have any of you guys though about, what would you do if I woke up one morning and didn't want dreads anymore?" Well Nynne, I am a straight married woman, so I don't think I would wake up beside you and hear you say you don't want dreads anymore, but if somehow I was there, I'd konk you on top of the head to put you back asleep and the next time you wake you would forget about it and embrace your locks.
Why did the people of our Countries start the Occupy Movement? Read these alarming statiscs for Canada, I would think that the good 'ol USA and some other countries are about the same.
Today the richest 10% now account for 40% of all market income and own over 1/2 of the entire wealth of the country. Over the past 30 years, the wealthiest of the wealthy peoples income increased by 300%, that's right..over 300% in 30 years.
Now the middle class has had an income increase of just 5.5% in 30 years. Sounds unjust doesn't it! Well, it gets worse.
The poorest of working families earned a mere $10,000 after taxes in 1990. Today, in 2013 they earn $9,300 after taxes. Say what?????
So let's see...300%+ wealthiest...5.5%+middle income....negative% (yes -0%) poor: All in a 30 year span
Hi Kimmy. The baking soda wash should stay on for 20 minutes. What measurements are you using for the BS & ACV?
Hey back atch ya. There is a group you should join on this site, called Dyed Dreadheads. These are members who do dye their hair, you would find wonderful tips on there for you.
Do you think that you have residue build up in your locks? That may account for the hardness. An anti-residue shampoo like Neutrogena will help get rid of residue if you have it. This is strong stuff and should only be used 2-3 times a year. Does it work, it sure does, you see the built up residue coming out when you rinse the shampoo out.
After I used the Neutrogena & rinsed, rinsed, rinsed, I laid back in the tub and let my hair float around for 1/2 an hour to ensure it was all out.
I do not dye dreads, but I would think that you would really have to work hard in getting it out of the dread after dying them. Perhaps you have some stuck in there?
100% Aloe Vera gel is a healthy choice for dreads. If you can, purchase a plant and use it the freshest way you can. It is a great conditioner for mature dreads and will soften your locks.
BeckBeck has attached some extensions to her 4" hair to cover up some of the bald patches she has. She had dreads for 4 years, then cut them off 6 months ago and has now reattached some of her own dreads.
Fingertips said:
What exactly do you mean by reattached your dreads that almost sounds like a hair extension situation
The ratio for regular washing is .24 liters of baking soda to 1.18 liters water. Mix well in a jug and pour all over scalp. Now grab a book & sit in the tub to read. That's gonna sit on your head for 20 minutes. You can add drops of rosemary, peppermint, and tea tree essential oils to help, just add to the baking soda wash. After the 20 minutes, rinse out really, really well. Then pour on a mixture of apple cider vinegar & water, the ratio is 1-2 capfulls of ACV to 1.18 liter water. Leave this on for only 1-2 minutes & rinse well. The ACV balances the PH in the hair and conditions it. Finish your shower with a cold rinse
