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Combing out advice?

Dreading Methods

I'm not happy with how my hair was sectioned off in the first place, which is a huge part of why I'm starting over. I don't think I've used so much wax that I could never get it out, but I just hate the sectioning. And some of the dreads that were back-combed look terrible.

kat said:

I just washed out my wax using HOT water, over days and days , maybe 10 days , 6 hours of HOT showers mostly sitting letting the water cascade over the waxed , back-combed dreads.

some loosened us, but it was all good.

if you want to keep dreading , why not just wash out the wax and go with what you have happening and than let it evolve naturally, no ripping ot twisting, why not let your locs rest and bit, if i may ask you?

cheers and peace

kat

Combing out advice?

Dreading Methods

Simple enough, thanks! Oh, and which oil would you use? I have copious amounts of both, so it matters not to me...(except coconut oil smells so yummy!)

soaringeagle said:

well u wont need to leave it sit except in the knottiest spotsd so soak em statt combing gently just the very last 1/8th tio 1/4 inch thats knotted go slow it takes alotta time resoak when needed if u fined a vdry tough spot soak it squeezing the oil into it deep and move to a new dread for awhile come back ro the tough spot after a couple hours soaking

post your experience in the dread wax poll too

Combing out advice?

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OK, I'm ready to comb out my wax dreads and start over using TnR then neglect (with beads, I'm pretty certain I will use beads). I was wondering, what is the best way to comb them out, leaving the hair minimally damaged? (beyond what I've already done...ugh..)

I was thinking olive or coconut oil, but how long do I need to let it sit, if at all?

updated by @michelle-hallett: 01/13/15 08:51:58PM

Not sure where to put this...regarding beads and sleeves

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That makes perfect sense. Thank you!

Not sure where to put this...regarding beads and sleeves

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Oh, so that is how you started your dreads then? Very cool! I need to consider this....

soaringeagle said:

lets put it this way i had straight hair i added a few beads a week later (maybe 2?) i had dreads
they help dreads dread by holding sections to gether and letting em dread

Not sure where to put this...regarding beads and sleeves

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I was poking around looking at beads and sleeves last night, and some of the sites say that they help your dreads form. Is this true? If so, can someone explain to me how this works? I like the look of beads and want to get them for aesthetic reasons, but if they can help my dreads form, all the better! TIA! Oh yeah, and a request: Can you post your beaded/sleeved dread pictures here for me or give me a link where I can see them? Thanks again!
updated by @michelle-hallett: 01/13/15 08:50:50PM

Ivory: Simply Aloe..is this safe to use?

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If you wouldn't eat it, you shouldn't put it in your hair. That being said, there are way too many sodiums in there. Aloe doesn't need all that crap, and neither does your hair. Get the aloe in the health food section at your grocery store, 100% aloe that needs to be kept refrigerated.

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I thought about this and did give it careful consideration, trust me. This is what feels best for me, for various reasons.

Mikey Mikez said:

hi, and welcome again...
just wonder... why would u restart, just do the wax removal thing, saves time and a lot of energy... making dreads is exhausting...
just an idea...



Michelle Hallett said:

I have had dreads since September, fake ones with WAX! and I plan to (I have to wait until pictures at Christmas time per a request from my husband) comb it all out and start over at the end of the year, WAX FREE! WOO HOOOO!
I plan to use the twist and rip method since my husband, who was against me doing this in the first place, requested that I not do the all natural method, which is what method I would use if I weren't married. But...he is a good man so it's all good.



Shane Reinke said:

Welcome

Do you or how long have you been dreading?

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That is awesome! Thank you very much! I'm going to spread a little on one of my dogs pads and see if it does anything....keep ya posted?And I wondered about candles....it is after all, beeswax with essential oils, better than most petroleum candles you can get at the dollar store...

rawsum said:

Hi Michelle, welcome to the site.. this link will help .. http://www.dreadlockssite.com/page/dread-wax-removal-is-finally#axz...

You may not be that far into the process that you need it but it may save the sectioning and dreading you have going on already .. as for the wax I read here somewhere that it can make a good hoof and paw ointment to shield cuts and abrasions for your pets feet.. also there is a thread and a video about making candles out ot the leftover wax .. :D

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Blah I have to use it 1 more time for the pictures. grrrrrrAnd then into the trash it goes, unless I can think of another use for it. I mean, it smells nice and has nice oils in it...maybe I can use it to polish the furniture???? LOL! I hate thinking I wasted $20.....grrrrrrr again.

Shane Reinke said:

You need to get all that wax out ASAP. (If you havent already) And whatever you do, dont add anymore. Throw the wax away after your done reading this post ;P

It is the absolute worst thing you could add to your dreads. But goodluck with the TnR method. Hope all is well.

Peace n Luv