Yeah, your dreads should be fine if that's all you want to do. Bleach actually seemed to make my dreads feel tighter in the early stages (that's when I used to do it). You should be fine. Have fun!cool, thanks delusion :] and yeah it will be my first time, none of my hair is bleached so i figured once shouldn't kill it right? i just wanted to bleach it all out one time ya know and just let i keep growing from there.
The link thatKnottysleeves provided is very helpful and iswhat Iused to refer to when I used to dye/bleach mine.
I agree with SE on how your dreads if you decide to t&r or any other method to make them they will look thin at first but don't feel discourgaged or panic if this happens. They will definatly get their thickness back (as SE said, the thickness will come in the size of the section). Having thin, fine hair myself, there were times in the early stages that frusterated me because before they get tight they loosen, and mine looked so thin at first but now at almost four years, you wouldn't even know that is my hair type! Yours will dread fine. I would def go with the sectioning advice that SE gave as well, it will help in fullness. Also, the rinses are pretty good but if you wanted a shampoo type thing like I always do when not using a rinse, I would recommend Mayless dreadlock shampoo bars. This is her site: http://www.artfire.com/users/Mayleesgarden
Welcome and much love on your new lock journey!!
It's relieving cos that article made me go O_O uh oh.. but I kinda had a feeling it could have been a over maitance result.hah, i was already thinning on top when i started my locs, now that i've quit using shampoo and use natural soaps insteadand the oil rinses i swear i've noticed a thickening of the thinner spots.
haha. Thanks for that. That comment made my night. Pickles the drummer, doo da lee doo, doo da lee doo da lee doo. And I agree man. I think I'd have to have me a Pickles doo as well. (deep nathan explosion voice) So Brutal.
J.D. Flames said:
I figure if I do start going bald or getting all scalpy I'll rock my locks like Pickles from Metalocolypse, and smack anyone that doesn't like it LMAO (Cause i'm metal like that, and that's brutal!)
p.s. please no one take me too seriously,not trying to offend, I'm on pain killers for an injury, and aren't really use to them . I would do it up like that though. I'd rather have a dreadlocked combover than follow the mass of shaved heads running around.
Silly tourists. i was at the odunde fest 1 year and its like wall to wall dreads like 5 whole blocks standing room only all dreads (mostly jamaican rastas and africans ) but this 1 year this locticians there handing out flyers with all multicolored odviosly synthetic dreads offering to "fix" all these amazing dreads
it was just comical
especialy since like shes covered in glitter with fake eyelshes that were like nearly 2 inches long
and she was the only 1 in the crowd needing fixing (well no not true..there was this strange chick with clownloike makeup just like that chick from the drew cary show or that other brittich chick (or was that a tranny?)
but anyway she kept comming up to all these ppl with amazing locks and saying i can fix those for u and every 1 of em took a look at her laughed and said something like fix what they are just the way they should be.. ..the only ppl who i saw fall for it was ike a suburban conservative familt had theyre like 10 year old daughter get some synthetic dreads..
dreaded delusion said:
Thanks SE. That's what I figured. When I saw that thread it startled me but I don't do any of those things so I guess I'll be ok.
soaringeagle said:twisting interlocking over maintaining
specificlky twistimg and interlockimg
i tel;l ppl that all the time it can cause permenant harm to the scalp
i know ppl with 40 year old dreads ..natural never had these problems
but salon dreads see it alot
hell my hair has never been thicker or fuller amd it gets yanked on alot its def not weight or pulling its the twisting and extreme tighteness to the scalp that causes it
the whole manicured look to me looks like theyre trying to look like theyre going bacld with aqll the exposed scalp
too tight braiding cayuses the same thin tho
I agree about the manicured look. That's why it always made me laugh when people who know nothing of locks (don't even have em) suggest I "fix them". I like my loose hairs. twisting interlocking over maintaining
specificlky twistimg and interlockimg
i tel;l ppl that all the time it can cause permenant harm to the scalp
i know ppl with 40 year old dreads ..natural never had these problems
but salon dreads see it alot
hell my hair has never been thicker or fuller amd it gets yanked on alot its def not weight or pulling its the twisting and extreme tighteness to the scalp that causes it
the whole manicured look to me looks like theyre trying to look like theyre going bacld with aqll the exposed scalp
too tight braiding cayuses the same thin tho
Hey guys. So, I just came across a strange thread and I wondered what you all think of this. Take a look: http://www.baldingblog.com/2006/04/05/dreadlocks-causing-hair-loss-in-woman/
I know that none of us can really determine why these people are going through such an unfortunate problem because not everyone really specifically states what methods they use (except for the woman who twists hers). I guess my inquires are could this be due to over maitenance?
Also, I am aware that locks are heavier than un knotted hair, but, could the straining on the scalp be a result from using wax which may have made the locks heavier? And finally, would unwaxed locks, being lighter in general, defer this problem from even occuring?
I know for some it could be an array of things: genetics, conditions, etc, I just want to hear everyone's thoughts because I am curious now. Another thought that just now occured is, perhaps there are certain ways or styles that could possibly cause these problems like maybe, pulling hair up too tight, or rubber bands?
SE, I know you've had your locs for 20 years and you're ok. So maybe it's just the way these people maintained their locks? I would also like to hear from older dreadies and their experiences as well to see if they have any probs with this or SE, do you know anyone? Thanks in advance guys.
Peace ,
Nicole
You'll be fine and so happy you were patient. I always found that when there are lots of different things going on withmy hair at the beginning stages that bothered me, I would just sit down and have fun finding different ways to style it. So, if you're concered about wanting to look professional, just have a fun/creative girly moment and try some styles. You might come to like this stage once you figure it out. I also agree with all the above statements. Much love and luck through your journey!
And yes, it definatly does. And you're right, it IS just hair. I always try to tell myself that anytime I have any sort of moment where I'm having a "bad hair day" but in the end, I feel laughter is the best medicine so I try to make it fun and laugh at any situation. i like how in whatever stage and method, locks are like an art.Styling them kind of feels like sculpting to me. I love your philosophy! I'm sure it helped mellow any early frustrations. And hey, dreads are supposed to be fun anyway... not all SRS BIZNESS and worry-inducing. I think all of have moments when we forget that it's just hair, in the grand scheme of things.
