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Who likes BUBBLES?

General Talk

It's really very simple Lonnie. The hardest part is getting the mix right. This is where I got the recipe I started with. I read on another to substitute the a-glide with more equate or a product called j-lube. Here is a message board about it. Thats where the people that are serious about it hang out. LOTS of technical talk, but a good source for info and they'll answer your questions.I use 4' bamboo poles that were on clearance at walmart. Any material that isn't going to leave dirt in your mix will do.Strings - I started with 3/4" nylon/poly boat rope, but now I'm using cotton clothesline. Two strings twisted for the sides, and three braided for the top. Sides are almost as long as my wingspan, the top being about 2/3 that length.After you have your materials, its allllll practice. I recommend following the instructions on the first page as far as mixing goes. Mix soaps together ahead of time seperately from the lubes. This will also allow you to only mix what you're going to use, as for some reason the quality decreases over time once blended together. Humidity is your friend . I cannot stress this enough. If you want to get the most out of your bubbles, go out at 6am. Not only is the light from dawn unbeleiveable, its the most humid time of the day. Your bubbles will last much longer.

Who likes BUBBLES?

General Talk

You can scroll to the pretty pictures at the end if you want, but here's the story:I met a fellow last summer that turned me on to this hobby. A man and a woman with dreads down their backs approached with a bucket and some sticks. A following of 12-15 gathered around at them. This was at about 5am. Intrigued, we walked over to watch. For the next hour and a half they proceeded to blow the biggest bubbles I had ever seen in my life, and they lasted FOREVER! The crowd would chase the bubbles through mazes of tents, tripping over everything in their path, to carefully blow them as high as possible before out of reach. It was amazing. I had to learn.After a little research, I had a recipe and started experimenting. Kids go crazy for this stuff! My first big batch I took to Schwagstock and blew quite a few minds. Brought alot of suprise, joy, and utter confusion to many faces. Blowing them over the crowd during the show with all the laser pointers bouncing off of them. People had no idea wtf was going on in the sky. And over the lake in the morning during sunrise... Ahh unreal.After this positive response, I've decided I'll always have some on hand from now on. Here are some pics I snapped in the park the other day: Bubbles and how about a Video .Couple more pics of bubbles over waterfalls: 1 ..... 2
updated by @marco-esquandolas: 01/13/15 08:33:01PM

Does hair grow back once it has been pulled out at the root?

General Questions

Anyone know the correct answer to this question? The only damage ever done to my hair was some stupid aggressive backcombing that, once reversed, has left it noticably thinner.

updated by @marco-esquandolas: 01/13/15 08:32:47PM

They're coming back already!

Introduce Yourself

I'd like to thank all you beautiful souls here for what you're doing. I rushed into dreadies with only knowledge from jonny and others. Well 9 weeks ago I combed out my backcombed set and embarked on a journey. Without the truth and encouragement spoken here, I wouldn't have had the balls to start over. I know I would've loved my other set (and boy do I miss them after even a short time), but now I feel like I've found the right path.

I try not to touch it as much as possible, or even look at it. I have a tendency to fuss. But it sure was exciting the first time you try to brush hair out of your face and your hand gets stuck , then I started looking. They're popping up everywhere! Still in their ultra-infant stages, but it makes me so happy. I have been taking a couple pictures every month and starting to put together a timeline which will be posted soon.

Once again guys, thanks for everything, my hair thanks you too. You could cut the love with a knife on this forum.

updated by @marco-esquandolas: 01/13/15 08:32:15PM

having no luck with dreads

Dreading Methods

I'm about 3 months along, but my hair is a bit longer. I use about 1/2c baking soda in about 3/4g of water, poured over my head, and a weak acv wash. No scrubbing, no running of fingers. I only get my hair wet when I wash, which ends up to be about every 4-5 days.As far as drying, I try to ring it out with a towel real good, then maybe let it stay on my head for 10 mins or so. Dries on its own after that.Basically I try to fuss with it the least amount possible, especially when its wet.

wool rubbing

Dreading Methods

Sweet! How much pressure do you use? Or just kinda push it around on your head?I am at 3 weeks and excited to see some small clumps forming too! I've got a wool tam I wear a bit, maybe I'll try a bit of this rubbing.How often are/were you washing?

A few questions about starting naturally...

Dreading Methods

I've combed all my DHHQ locks out about a week ago, and I just have a few q's.What is the best length for dreads to start forming? At its longest point, my hair is about 12", but I did lose a ton in the removal process. I'm willing to lose a little bit of length if its gonna give em a boost.How often should I be washing with the baking soda at these very early stages? (I can probably find this one if I look)What is your opinion on sea salt, and how would you use it?
updated by @marco-esquandolas: 01/13/15 08:30:34PM

Fell for the waxy lies. Now I'm ready to begin my journey.

Dreading Methods

I spent the last 2 days with a comb. Slowly, little by little. Being careful to not pull any new hair out, but I'm not sure it mattered. Before I started "Sticky Jonny's" process, I had a freaking mane. Thick, wavy, beautiful hair. Now, its so thin it brings a tear to my eye. Not trying to start a Jonny flame fest, but his methods are ridiculous and his products even moreso. DON'T DO IT!!! Not only does backcombing DESTROY your shit, I think his clockwise rubbing may have permanently damaged my roots. I know its just hair, but I'm almost scared it's never going to come back like it was. And if (or when) the mistreated hair decides to grow back, is it going to naturally work its way into the new set? Someone please tell me I'm worrying over nothing.

Fell for the waxy lies. Now I'm ready to begin my journey.

Dreading Methods

Got through about 8 before I started finding some serious wax buildup near the roots. I thought I had gotten it all out. Haven't waxed in 4 months. Just goes to show you, it NEVER comes out.I would estimate 40% completion on the removal process. For the record, extremely wierd to have all this straight hair again.

Fell for the waxy lies. Now I'm ready to begin my journey.

Dreading Methods

Last night I conditioned the hell out of my hair. Woke up this morning with all sorts of crazy sh*t going on up there. I shouldve snapped a pic, but the really strange ones i started to comb before I thought about it.I've only combed one out close to the roots, but I left a few knots at the base for 2 reasons. Mostly the exponential rate of hair loss as you get to that last 2cm, but I also I feel that it will aid the new process. I ripped the bigger knot apart into a few sections I find more reasonable. The one that I took down this far may have lost ~10% of its hair in the removal process, I assume this would double if I had gone all the way to the scalp.I like this place. I was growing frustrated with my hair, totally regretting my method. I figured I would have to cut to start over. But I still want dreads, real ones, and hair doesn't just grow over night. Basically, thanks for the encouragement.Do you think that leaving a small amount of knottage close to the scalp would be good or bad for the upcoming process? I'm just worried about alot of thinning... :-/