Forum Activity for @heather-b

Crochet hooks aren't ALL bad... (Not condoning the crochet method, I promise!)

Dread Accessories

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the two longer rainbowy ones! Uber cool!

Diet lifestyles

Dreads and Diets

I'll tell ya what! According to your list you like WAY more then me and I do just fine! Ha! I think SE and Chuck said it best! Don't force yourself to eat things you don't like and slowly start introducing new things. I like a lot more now then I ever did....some of those things you say you won't touch, try juicing. It's a totally different experience and it's helped my taste buds evolve a TON! There are tuns of juice recipes, you'll be shocked at how good some of them can be! Good luck! Keep us posted!

Sara M~ )O( said:

Thanks for the tip. I really don't like a whole lot of veggies. :D I'll eat onions, tomatoes, corn, carrots, beans [some but not all].... celery, cucumbers, bell peppers <3. I won't touch things like cabbage, cress, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, mushrooms or much squash. I like pumpkin. But I would like to be able to say I like other squash. It just has a funky, weird taste to it. I guess I will have to see what I can do with your advice, and see if I can find a way of preparing my veggies that will make me want to eat them. :D

people touching your hair/bad vibes

General Talk

I have heard of this superstition as well. I personally let anyone who wants to touch my hair. Mainly because where I come from locks are a very rare thing to find and most people I encounter are quite naive and afraid of the "difference". I want to make sure to be as open, friendly and as kind as I can be to all people who show an interest. I don't want anyone to be afraid of something that I find to be very beautiful and spiritual so I hope that the more I'm open and willing to share the less taboo and fear will surround my dreadlock journey. And besides, even if they DO have a negative vibe maybe the love and joy in my locks can rub off on to them. If I pick up their negativity that's my own weakness. JMHO

"How long did it take you to make your hair like that?"

General Talk

So I get this question all the time! For me the answer is about 6 hours, but I got to thinkin, what about all you wonderful people who started your adventure by simply throwing out the brush? How do you answer this question? Even tho I started them with the help of a couple of friends I wake up to a new surprise every morning! Some are more loopy, some are more smooth, it's an ever changing process! So it seems like the answer would be how ever long you've had them, no?

Anyway, just curious!

updated by @heather-b: 01/13/15 09:01:35PM

has anyone had really good luck with the backcombing methodd

Dreading Methods

I backcombed mine about 6 months ago...I love them! there are loose hairs and bumps and loops and stuff, but I love all of that! It's all apart of the journey. My understanding is that there will always be loose hair and the dreads change and progress all the time. It's just an adventure. The only thing I would do different if I did it over is I wouldn't have used wax...I only used it 3 or 4 times...but it was super yucky! so....backcomb..? Sure!!! Was...??? No thank you! :D

best dreadlocks

Dreadlock Picture Gallery

awwwww *blush*

soaringeagle said:

haha well hers i thought of first..but i was looking for yours too but couldnt find u (god we got too many amazuning pics to find the ones u want lol)

best dreadlocks

Dreadlock Picture Gallery

as soon as I saw this post first person I thought of was Rea! Her dreads are....well, SE said it best...majestic! Just can't believe you didn't list her first, man!

Are my dreads ok?

General Talk

Your dreads look great! I started mine with wax too and it was all part of my journey! I'm grateful for ALL the experiences I've had thus far. I know that I like my dreads much better now that I don't do anything to them...I just enjoy the process! So stick around and you'll learn more then you could ever imagine from this site! :D

crochet dreads recovery more then twice as long as expected

Dreading Methods

this is sooo weird....I do not know ONE person (other then online) that has dread locks! It's amazing to hear about your locking friends! :D

Sleep time dread wrapping

Dread Maintenance

Actually, yes...it IS quite cold where I live, but I have been blessed with a heater, so that's not an issue. As I mentioned, I've read in numerous places that wool tams are good for dreads...so it was simply a question of curiosity. :D

taye said:

I do not have the glorious 20 yr old dreads that Soaring Eagle has. I just know from my own personal experiences that dreading happens without nite caps. I can't sleep with clothes on....there is no way I'm gonna sleep with something on my head. Why do you feel the need to have something on your head? Is it very cold where you live ?