Forum Activity for @jennifer-rose

ROTLMAO @"Supa Dupa Wax Blasta" ...I dont think I wanna join the site for the body splash, that's not exactly what I had in mind... more that we could put our heads together and offer what SE said, a kit with a bottle of your stuff & a bottle of my stuff? idk.On that note does anyone have any leftover KB Dreadwax they'd be willing to donate to science? I managed to get hold of some DHHQ wax and another brand of wax that I'll be using in experiments... I have old dreads here that were cut from my last set that I can use to test on. I just dont want to PAY & put money in their pockets, to get that tub o'shit ya know? It would make me feel kinda skeevy.Jenn

raw sum said:

Thanks SE .. I will for sure support the site and put together an ad etc. .. thanks for excusing my approach here .. time seemed eminent ... it's mostly my inept computer skills that are limiting a more cordial organized introduction .. and the fact that this was my first actual test of the BodySplash on wax outside of my dreads ... I was just working on faith until today !

raw sum are you interested in a collaboration to put a dread rescue kit together? I'm one half of the pair making the wax removal soap.message me if interested!Jenn

soaringeagle said:

would u be willing to provide the list of oils to the 2 who are making the dread wax removal soap so we have 2 options the sptay and soap as a dual attack kit?
and how we can work it then
ppl who but 1 or the other u guys gain but if they buy the kit together a small percentage goesto site upkeep
and promoting the product
cause if we can get a real wax removar thats really effective im gonna make damn sure ppl hear about it

This is the first time I've seen this, I like that idea!!!How do we go about this???Jenn

former dreadheadhq supporter now working on a dread wax removal soap for dreadlockssite

Dread Products

Well I finally got up my etsy shop with the promised testers of no residue, sls free dreadlock shampoo, wax removal soap, and herbal soaks for lock and scalp health. Anyone that's interested please take a look around, see if there's anything you want -or if not I'd at least appreciate feedback on my shop and what you think of everything. Just remember, it's first come first serve so once they're gone you'll have to be in line for the next batches At some point Knotty Mama and I will be putting our stuff together under one storefront, her dread rots soak and locking powder with my stuff, this is a temporary solution to get the stuff out there and on your heads. Enjoy! Peace,Jenn

Knotty Jonny Clean & baking soda/apple cider vinagar

Dread Maintenance

aw we don't need their products anyhow, we can make our own and they will be sooooooooo much better because they're ALL natural and made with LOVE not greed!!!Jenn KnottyMama said:

@NaturalWomyn --- It's great to hear you say that because a lot of ppl on the DHHQ facebook page are annoyed because they think I am too anti-product, LOL. I was feeling like I was too product-liking to be here and too anti-product to be there.

Knotty boy tea

Dread Products

KnottyMama and I are actually working on making some of this for those who neither have the time nor inclination to buy the individual loose herbs and make up their own - as well as some natural NON SLS soap both liquid and solid, I actually have some tester bars made up already and am cooking up the liquid this weekend - we will be targeting specific dread issues such as dandruff, hair loss/growth or conditioning dry/damaged hair in a residue free way. We'll be using them for our clients that we help start locks, also putting them up on etsy. The difference for us tho is that we will NOT be charging an arm n a leg like KB and none of our stuff will be detrimental to locks.I'll prolly have a few other non-dread things up as well such as all natural non-DEET insect repellent and maybe baby wipe mix and such.Jenn

just how little does johnny clean of dreadheadhq know about dreads?

Dread Maintenance

ricky williams said:

Cause hes dread jesus we must follow him to the light :D*sparkles*

ROTFLMAO!!!! Best.quote.evahhhhh!>Peace, love & dreads,Jenn

2 more guides wanted dread extentions and dresadfalls

General Talk

how old are your dreads marla? if you do decide to add extensions vs just some tied in accent dreads, you need to wait til your own locks are *at least* 6 months old. extending them too soon can cause issues - for one, they will not hold the extensions until they are fully locked, and they'll just slide out. for two, you can cause damage to your locks because when they come out they will unknot the part of your dread they were attached to. Also, using synth hair to extend for longterm can be problematic on many levels as it gets ratty over time and ends up feeling like big lumps of plastic on the ends of your dreads. Not pretty! If your dreads are mature enough, and you use human hair, it should act just like normal dreads and lock right into your own hair seamlessly.Feel free to message me if you have any other questions, I know alot about this subject and the potential pitfalls.My own locks are short right now and I know the temptation to extend is strong, but still as with all things dread-related patience is the KEY. Long dreads will come with time, and if we wanted perfect barbie doll hair we wouldn't have locked up in the first place right? Jenn Jemma said:

Knotty that's a fab link you put up there, I haven't looked up the cost for human hair in a while so was surprised to see it so cheap! I would definitely recommend getting some natural coloured ones for all over extensions, but the fake stuff looks ok with just the 3 or 4.... It's naturally knotted into my dread itself quite close to the root, but if I were to cut it off it'd only look like a s all splash of colour in already coloured dreads
Marla, bang some pics on if you do decide to go for it, I'd be really interested in seeing the finished result! :D Knottysleeves said:

I highly recommend Katie's extensions tutorial (just ignore the dyeing section):
http://community.livejournal.com/get_up_dread_up/5324366.html
I used this method (though I mostly crocheted the join instead of sewing) and it works great. I did this when my dreads were only 6 months or so, to extend a few super super short dreads that got that way from bad splitting & a scissor mistake! I cut most of the extensions out awhile ago and only have two left... I'll be cutting those off soon too.I understand the reluctance to buy a weft of human hair (ethical concerns, cost etc) but it's well worth it if you want to keep the extensions in for more than a couple months and have them look at all realistic. Synthetic kanekalon hair looks & feels incredibly cheap... and it is. If you shop around, you should be able to get a full weft of human hair for about $25, which will give you lots of extensions.Keep in mind that the extension hair will dread at a different rate than your own. Commercial human hair has been chemically treated, and tends to knot up really fast. The extensions will start out long but will shrink & tighten quickly, which adds extra weight to your dreads. That's why your own dreads have to be mature before adding extensions -- you need a solid foundation that won't unravel from all the extra weight & pulling.Hope that helps. Hey, there's half the extensions guide written right there, I think...

2 more guides wanted dread extentions and dresadfalls

General Talk

well thing is that for the accent synth locks used for adding color, you don't have to crochet or actually attach them to your head, or damage your own locks. you can make single ended dreads, with a loop on the end - goes over your own dreads and you loop it thru itself to "tie" it on. They will not fall off in the shower, you can leave it in as long or short as you like and then take it out. Nice for adding color without damage. I would not recommend synth hair for actually extending real dreads long term, it gets ratty real fast, will break down over time, and the texture difference is noticeable as the synth dreads will always look and feel plasticky compared to human hair and take on an odd unnatural shine under camera flash - they never really blend in. For permanent extensions always go human.Nice thing is that if you're not adverse to it, you can get cheap human hair online, at Sally's or your local beauty supply - quality doesn't matter as much for dreads as the expensive stuff is costly because it doesn't tangle and cheap hair does. Well for dreads you WANT knots so that "drawback" is actually an advantage in this case. You can backcomb/crochet/do whatever you would do to normal dreads and it will work, and they can blend fairly well into your hair for longterm extenders. You just want to make sure that you get something that matches your natural texture - i.e. curly, wavy, straight, silky, coarse - so it blends the best. Some people feel weird about buying hair commercially and adding a stranger's energy to your own, in that case you can also ask friends/family for their cut hair because then at least you know the person who it came from and may feel more comfortable that way. I've actually added a bit of each of my kid's hair to my locks, it may sound weird but that way I always carry a piece of them/their energy with me If anyone has any other questions feel free to ask me. My own locks were started with backcombing since I don't have the patience to deal with a totally natural approach, though I've since rethought that and wish I had tried differently. Since I can't change that now, I'm currently trying to back off on maintenance and go more freeform from this point out. however I'm always happy to advise those who are less organic or natural in their approach as to how best to do these things without damage. Oh EXCEPT for waxing or felting. I NEVER recommend those things!Jenn

Almost 2 weeks..questions

Member Journals and Timelines

Yeah 3-4 months was frustrating here too with my previous dreadies, it's the stubborn bratty toddler stage. But hang in there and you'll get thru it. You're just getting started, the real fun is ahead. Just wait til the loops and squigglies and bumps start... and then your roots come in and they are loose and flyaway... all those normal phases dreads go thru.just make sure to take time to enjoy the journey.Jenn