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Why is iodized salt bad for dreads?

Dread Maintenance

Ok, so I've been looking around and I can't find any information on why iodized table salt is bad. It's not natural seems to be the only reason people are saying but no one is saying what it actually does. Is it harsher? Does anyone know?
updated by @john: 01/22/20 09:33:16AM

When can I wrap a dread?

Dread Maintenance

Perhaps crocheting wasnt the best example. The "benefit" of crocheting is tighter dreads. My thought, based on some comments that Ive seen around, was wrapping would help them mature faster and get tighter. The ones in the front have friz that gets in my eyes, so i thought this might be an option. I want my dreads to get bigger rather than get really skinny, so I won't try it. Thanks for the info SE.

When can I wrap a dread?

Dread Maintenance

Thanks. I thought this might be an alternative to crocheting, but alas no. Do wool pillow cases and hats actually help things along? I'm doing salt water almost every day.

When can I wrap a dread?

Dread Maintenance

My dreads are about a week old. I was thinking that wrapping some of them would help them dread faster and perhaps help some of the long loose hair dread into the appropriate sections. Will this help or is it wishful thinking?
updated by @john: 01/13/15 08:45:16PM

Just started the journey!!!

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not sure. I'm pretty happy with the size right now. I hadn't thought about it till now. BTW I gave up on the crochet hook pretty fast. It was too much work for absolutely no benefit. James Rosales said:

oh noes, I ment purposely joining two dreads together.

John said:

Not sure, do you mean crocheting? I actually tried at first and it was too much effort. I'm enjoying the mess.

James Rosales said:

nice, do plan on thicking them?

updated by @john: 07/18/15 07:05:13PM

Just started the journey!!!

Introduce Yourself

Thanks everyone. I can't wait to see how they turn out. I'll definitely let you know how things go along the way.

Just started the journey!!!

Introduce Yourself

Not sure, do you mean crocheting? I actually tried at first and it was too much effort. I'm enjoying the mess. James Rosales said:

nice, do plan on thicking them?

Just started the journey!!!

Introduce Yourself

Hi everyone. I just started my journey. I'm two full days in now and I'm totally loving it. Here is a before and after. I've taken most of the beads out because it sounds like they need to unravel and lock up by themselves. I used TnR and some look kinda like braids. I've been researching and thinking about this for about a year now and finally made the plunge. I had a great response from my youth which was a major morale booster. Anyways, I'm looking forward to being part of the community.
updated by @john: 02/14/15 12:24:17PM