I knew I didn't want the bands in the top, but I didn't realize they'd prevent locking at the very tip. So, thankfully, I don't have any bands at the roots, just the ends. I'll take them out, but that scares me. I really CAN'T handle if it all comes unraveled!
Well, I'm back. I tried dreads a few months ago and I was so unhappy with the back that I ended up combing them out. Finally, I was missing them so much that I decided to try again. This time, I did a lot more research on the dreading process and I got it much better this time. I did the dreads smaller and I like them much better.
I've also put rubber bands on the end for now (not sure what the consensus is here for that).
I was looking at products during my research and saw Knotty Boy's locking gel. Looking closer, it appears to be mostly aloe gel with some other things that are water soluble. This one intrigues me and I'm really tempted to get it. Has anyone used this? Any raves or rants?
And just for kicks, here's my NEW do!
Okay... I'm sold. Thanks for this!
Is there anything I can use to tame the frizzy hair?
Okay, how do I get these to start looking like dreads! I'm getting tired of going out in public looking like I just rolled out of bed and threw on a hairband!
What can I do? I have a friend who did dreads the same day as me and she's talking about how great hers look. She back combed and used extensions (with a little wax on the extensions). She also got a dread perm. So, in my mind, I know that my method was better for my dreads/hair in the long run, but this early stage is ROUGH!! Nappy pic below:
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f270/snickelfritz1813/IMAG0493.jpg
Okay, great. Yeah... some at the top were a bit bigger, but most are roughly pinky size.
You've been SO helpful!! Any idea how long this method usually takes to start actually looking like dreads? lol
Okay, so I did the front. I don't know what to do with the ends... they keep separating. Is it supposed to look like this at the start? How long until they start to look normal? Or should I comb them out and start over? Did I do something wrong?
