Forum Activity for @raven-renee

Washing!!!

Dread Maintenance

Actually, the point of washing your hair is too REMOVE natural oils. Oil builds up when you haven't been washing your hair, point being, that is why hair dreads faster when you DO wash your hair daily.So keep on keeping clean, brother!

Starting dreads on shorter hair

General Questions

Thank you very much! Just the answer I was looking for.

soaringeagle said:

they shrink less if started shorter they dread faster if longer yoir hairs about perfect to dread fast and shrink only a lil

i love that picture too

u will look amazing with dreads

Starting dreads on shorter hair

General Questions

I had dreads before but then had to comb them out for work related reasons. After I combed them out I decided that would be the opportunity to try out shorter hair (something that I certainly regret now). Considering that I no longer work at that establishment, and from looking back at old photographs, I am yearning for dreads again. My hair is just below my shoulders, course, and quite wavy. Here are the questions: how much do you think they will shrink? Also, will shorter hair dread faster naturally than longer hair?

Shrinkage when my hair was longer was not an issue. I would prefer to let my hair grow out a bit more before but...I'm aching and missin' me some pretty locks.

I've included a picture soooo there is a visualization of the length.

Thanks!

updated by @raven-renee: 01/13/15 09:00:50PM

A sappy 2 month anniversary tale. :)

Introduce Yourself

Amazing! I teared up a bit there. Such an inspiring experience you have gone through. Congratulations on your beautiful dreads and I wish you a long and peaceful life.

Finally finished TnR!!

Dreading Methods

Holy Wow! Very nice. You are going to have such a wonderful head of locks! Great dedication you have also

Work and Dreadlocks

Life Issues Facing Dreads

I'm a sales woman at an electronics store (Best Buy for the win!) and I don't think they have noticed my dreads yet...They are still maturing so when I wear them up it's hard to tell. They say that as long as we look "clean" and don't have "distracting piercings or hairstyles" we are okay. I don't consider dreadlocks to be distracting but living in the conservative south the clients think differently.I need hairstyles that accentuate these beauties but are still professional and not too distracting. Pictures and instructions would be highly appreciated. Mind I still have loops and kinks which I don't want to hide but just tidy up temporarily. Styles for mature dreads would be helpful also as these babies are growing fast. Any kind of help is appreciated! Thank you!
updated by @raven-renee: 02/17/18 09:40:31AM

Hello new brothers and sisters

Introduce Yourself

Thank you Kimba! You are wonderful! I love your hair. It will be amazing to see in dreadlocks. It is amazingly useful to find a place like this. Hopefully that friend of mine will come to her senses once she reads a few of those stories. I suppose she was simply impatient. Kimba said:

Hi Raven! I am new too and am also sooo happy to have found this site :D Your dreads are beautiful as are you. After reading alot of the posts on these forms regarding using wax I can honestly say that I *shudder* when I even see the word lol. I hope your friend doesnt end up using wax--have her read some of the horror stories about using it...

Love to you and keep us all updated with photos

Love
Kimba

Hello new brothers and sisters

Introduce Yourself

Hi my name is Raven and I am a new member to the forum. I used the twist and rip method about a month ago and they are looking beautiful thanks to this wonderful site!A friend and myself did each others and I hate to say but she has already removed her baby dreadlocks. She was apparently unhappy with the time it was taking for hers to lock up and obviously had no knowledge of the time and effort it would take. She is now considering using wax and I am having a time discussing the pro's and con's...But I digress. Thank you for the unlimited amount of knowledge that everyone has. If I ever have a question, this is where I head. Thank thank thank thank you all. :DThe pictures are before, the first day, and at one month.
updated by @raven-renee: 01/13/15 08:37:07PM

nearing my one year dready bday

Introduce Yourself

Happy Happy Almost Birthday to them! They look wonderful on you. ;D

What kind of Dr Bronners bar soap should i get?

Introduce Yourself

Tea Tree works very well and smells amazing. I usually rub the bar in my hands, then cup my hands so I water it down just a bit then splash it on my head; It's easier than diluting the liquid soap. By directly rubbing it on your head you are at a higher risk of leaving some in. Just always be sure that every single bit is completely rinsed. :D