Forum Activity for @zen-rasta

What length for dreads

Dreading Methods

Nope. No sections. Nature will section it for me. You can twist some stands of hair to help section it off but preferably under 2 conditions:1) You section them kinda randomly (no exact pattern, vary the size of each section a bit) unless you want uniform locks (boring!!)2) Dont over twist!! As in dont twist too tight and dont twist too often. Twist them loosely once and leave em. Maybe twist them again ONE more time a few weeks later if some sections really fall out. But dont get into a habit of needing them to be frequently twisted and neat.It generally should be a natural process for our type of hair so no need to fuss. Either way later on you may or may not want to (or believe you need to) separate some locks. Only real reason to separate is if you dont want certain locks to become too big (called a Congo). Could cause some issues with drying time, comfort and aesthetic appeal (for yourself and maybe to others) but at the end of the day, who cares? Theyre your locks, let them be like you. Free, simple and happy.Im nearing my 1 month pick-free mark on November 1st. My hair is napping and tightening up pretty nicely. I should post a pic on my page soon. Add me as a friend if you like.Peace and love.

What length for dreads

Dreading Methods

Stop combing whenever you're ready. It makes no difference. Either way there will be shrinkage for quite a while, that's basically how locks form. They shrink in a bit and tighten for a while then they get longer. For us nappy haired folk, we can start whenever. Some people start from bald, some start from a 6 inch afro. Either wasy we'll see results because that's just what our hair does (and what most hair does after a longer period of time).I stop picking mine at about an inch 3 weeks ago. I use BS/ACV wash with some essential oils twice a week and i leave in a sea salt water spray once a week for an hour. Simple.Enjoy the journey

Half n' half

Introduce Yourself

i've seen stock photos online of business men and women (mostly black but really makes no difference) with locks down to middle of the back. if people can submit them as stock photos, and if other people purchase and download these photos for different representations of professionals, then i'm more than sure it's an acceptable and welcomed hair style. enjoy the journey!

My 2 1/2 Month Dreaded Timeline

Member Journals and Timelines

i know this has been said twice already, but wow, they locked up pretty fast and look nice. lucky you! enjoy the journey

groups are yours to create and use for any topics

General Talk

I agree. thank you for posting this

dreadlockssite iphone apps

General Talk

Similar to the the facebook app, it should send the same alerts you can receive by email from this site, but through the app (example: new posts, replies to desired posts, updates to groups and friends, etc.)I love my iphone and its funny because just the other day I was saying "why isnt there a dreadlocks site app?"I wish i could program (mother killed that dream before i entered university)... oh well. Good luck with finding the right source to build it. If i have the time I would definitely be willing to test and/or add input on what may be needed/useful.

better tagging and titles for a better site

General Talk

I have read and acknowledged this. I was thinking about this issue the other day. Tagging and titling are very important both internally (members) and externally (google search). Hopefully more users will at least acknowledge this in the future

No Loops, No Kinks...Thinking About Giving Up

Dreading Methods

I believe this is what it means to live in your true nature. You act as you feel (without intending harm to yourself or others) and you love every moment and every thing no matter what the outcome. Consistent logical can be reserved for automatons.

What Ive learned from this site (and especially SE) is as sure as we age, is as sure as hair will loc (eventually). Some show signs of aging slower than others (people and locs) and I guess thats a matter of genetics and experience (karmic action/reaction). Who cares about getting locs? Its easier when you dont care about it or focus on it but its hard to remember that. I guess at the end of the day (or year in this case), they show up when youre not looking for them.
Lex has many valid points. Words to live by even. I find myself reminded why Im on the natural path: I dont need locs. I feel its silly for me to even believe I need them in the first place (I thought I really wanted them before I found this site).

I dont know what the future holds (I may section or twist them if I feel so inclined) but I do know that I dont care whether I get locs (although Im told they will happen fairly easily based on my genetics now that Ive put down the comb). I also know that its best to forget about what makes us upset and focus on what makes us happy (like talking to great people on dreadlocks site).




Lex said:

I gave up on my natural process after a year of nothing and back-combed (half of my hair) gently. It worked wonders for me and I don't regret it a bit. Think about what you really want and what would make you feel the best. Going patience feels great when you get there, but at the same time how much anxiety and frustration is waiting causing you?

This process is about you! It should not be painful and disheartening. Think about it. Do what you want, and love your choices for what they are and learn from them. Learn and love your mistakes even more. If you can do these things you have nothing to lose by being purely yourself, even if you make compulsive decisions and doubt them afterwards.

It's been my experience that my mistakes and impulses have given me more character then anything I was really logical about. If that's the case then what do any of us have to lose by doing whatever comes to mind?

not trying to play devils advocate, but I just feel like this has so much to do with you that you should not feel poorly about changing your mind at all. You can always change it back, and may be better for the experimenting,

Twisting dreadlocks Theories?

Dread Maintenance

it's funny cause initially i wanted extensions, then i wanted to twist them, now i just can't be bothered. whatever happens, happens (i may do some sectioning). if i'm going to have locs i want them to look like they belong to me naturally not like i forced them to look a certain way. Now i dont like the look of excess scalp or spaghetti locs. i like the thickness that Fifi has

Journey - Day 1

Member Journals and Timelines

Well it was kinda twisting pretty nicely it's just I had trouble gripping it because it was a bit oily. Im just going to leave it. I gotta remind myself that it's not important and there is no need to focus on it (the Zen way). If I feel like it, I will twist it here and there as I go along. And btw, today I experienced twisting that is too tight. I was asking my mom if she knew how to twist hair (after I twisted a few and just left them) and she told me she can't twist it when it's that short. She tried and I was like "ah ha... now I feel what they mean when they say 'make sure it's not too tight'" (they being members here)If i try to twist it again later during the week I'll post more pics.