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Need some Advice

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I also *love* boys that know how to work a sewing machine! Actually my husband taught me to sew like 12 years ago!! Those are really cool Neil! It would be real easy to applique any type of design you want on them too.

Need some Advice

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let me know how it goes! Atom said:

definitely gna try this.. thanks..

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HA LOL that's funny cause i saw your post first and replied to it! We found this bamboo growing outside and it was maybe 6ft tall. I don't know if that makes a difference or not. He just slices the bamboo into the size he wants to make the bead and because it's hollow it's pretty much all set. He has a dremmel he uses to carve in whatever design he wants but you don't even have to do that. Just let it dry out for a while after and then pop it on! Eventually it turns brown and shiny it looks really cool! Atom said:

Lol I just saw that other post just like this one.. But I actually grow bamboo. I gotta bunch of it.. How exactly does he do it?? N Ima definitely check out the peyote stitchin stuff! Thanks

NaturalWomyn said:

my hubby makes really cool beads out of bamboo we found growing around here! I don't know if you can find any where you live but we just got lucky that someone happened to be growing it in their yard. He cuts it into pieces and uses a dremmel to make designs. Peyote sleeves are pretty easy and cheap to make once you get the hang of it. maybe not the type of designs that knotty sleeves makes but a simple one with just stripes wouldn't take you long to figure out. Look for a guide online. Rings work well too.

Need some Advice

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my hubby makes really cool beads out of bamboo we found growing around here! I don't know if you can find any where you live but we just got lucky that someone happened to be growing it in their yard. He cuts it into pieces and uses a dremmel to make designs. Peyote sleeves are pretty easy and cheap to make once you get the hang of it. maybe not the type of designs that knotty sleeves makes but a simple one with just stripes wouldn't take you long to figure out. Look for a guide online. Rings work well too.

braid and leave

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braiding your hair to make dreads really slows down the process. If you're already impatient, this is not the answer for you! In maybe 7 years you will get the same progress as 1- 2 years w/o braiding! Plus it never quite looks right! About the extensions dude i have no freakin idea what you're thinking honestly! Good Luck with whatever you decide and keep us updated.

is there even 1 loctician in the world that dont destroy dreads?

Dreading Methods

yea i agree she also uses a crochet needle! eek! soaringeagle said:

but she uses the lock docta? that makes her a bad loctician destruvctive to dreads i know alot are "nice girls" "not out to rip ppl off" but still use very bad practices

NaturalWomyn said:

there's a girl on here Amy, she is a loctician-The Dread Queen I believe she calls her business, although I don't agree with all her methods she doesn't use wax. She does however love the loc docta and some other DHHQ products and it'll cost ya around $20 an hour for something that should be free! I think she's a nice girl though. Certainly not trying to rip anyone off i don't think.

is there even 1 loctician in the world that dont destroy dreads?

Dreading Methods

there's a girl on here Amy, she is a loctician-The Dread Queen I believe she calls her business, although I don't agree with all her methods she doesn't use wax. She does however love the loc docta and some other DHHQ products and it'll cost ya around $20 an hour for something that should be free! I think she's a nice girl though. Certainly not trying to rip anyone off i don't think.

Itchy and Scabby Scalp! Help!

Dreads Hair and Scalp Health

so she should heed the advice of the "loctician" until what? Her scalp is completely raw or hair falls out?deelocks it's your choice what you ultimately decide but it seems as though you did try to listen to your loctician and it didn't work out so well.I love when people that have had "dreads" for all of 3 days come on here and think they know enough to tell everybody with actual locks they're wrong. I hope you scalp is already on the way to recovery deelocks and please keep us updated so we know how you're doing. Many Blessings MJ said:

Because of this I am going to heed the advice of my loctician. I think you should leave your hair alone until the next visit. The people on here mean well but if you follow too much advice you can get into a mess. Have you considered using shea butter in your scalp? I used to use it when I had an afro. I would add some essential oils like peppermint and sage and boy did my hair grow!

Itchy and Scabby Scalp! Help!

Dreads Hair and Scalp Health

ohh your poor scalp!! You should NEVER go back to that "loctician" again!

loose hair... yet again

Dread Maintenance

ok well i hope everything works out for you. I understand you're frustrated but try to be patient and all good things in all good time! Many Blessings