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Dreading Methods
nice, keep it up!
A tip about oils (seeing how the other bases have been covered) try to avoid essential oils that are for aromatherapy purposes... they are very concentrated. They are usually cheaper though, and if u must go that route, make sure to dilute it very well - for instance thyme oil --when concentrated enough -- is used as embalming fluid because it eats away dead skin and whatnot. Not to scare you or anything, just be aware. Check out some of the other discussions about essential oils. Happy locking!
Actually, I can't tell the difference from the dreads that I TnR'd and the ones that I just gave up on and went natural with. My hair is waist length (but slowly getting shorter and more than half of the length has locked up (4 1/2 months in) and I really couldn't tell you which ones were TnR'd and which ones weren't.
Chewin Change said:well it won't ruin the natural process but it certainly won't make all of the dreadlocks have the same texture.
t&r dreads do look different than natural. but they still look pretty cool in my opinion so do what you think is best.
since you're startin out with baby dreads you gotta be gentle and wash gentle and properly. and that's about it you'll have a lot less to think about when your hair forms more knots.
well it won't ruin the natural process but it certainly won't make all of the dreadlocks have the same texture.
t&r dreads do look different than natural. but they still look pretty cool in my opinion so do what you think is best.
since you're startin out with baby dreads you gotta be gentle and wash gentle and properly. and that's about it you'll have a lot less to think about when your hair forms more knots.
not get them wet every day locks take a long time to dry so mold if they dont dry between getting wet
sunlight sun dry them when u can
never ever tie them up even loosely or put on a tam or hat till 100% dry
removing mold strong white vinahyger soak 3/4 cup white vinager 1/4 cup water (adjust up from theyt as needed but 3/4 vinager 1/4 water) and lavender oil pour on leave on (smell will fade in an hour or so)
u can also spray on a strong thyme tea and leave on
sun dry everytime
and be sure u always get them very dry
if your tips are blunt, comb them out so it dries way way faster
sea salt is great but should be rinseds out after a couple hiurs max and every day can be very drying
it should dread like crazy tho
how are u washing and how often
No the TNR will not ruin the rest of your natural neglect process. Just let them be. Salt water is VERY good for helping the hair to dread, but it can be drying if used too much, which is why your scalp is itchy. You might want to do an apple cider vinegar rinse after rinsing the salt water out of your hair (post beach). Some essential oils and teas that work really great for dryness and dandruff are tea tree (don't over use), rosemary, peppermint. chamomile. These worked great for me. And always rinse your hair with really cold water. Works great for the itchies and dandruff. These should all really help.