EEG concerns
General Questions
Definitely agree to asking the Docs, maybe you can keep them and the gel they use should be washable...I've had the test, but was years ago and I didn't have to cut my hair, it wasn't dreaded but was long.
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General Questions
Definitely agree to asking the Docs, maybe you can keep them and the gel they use should be washable...I've had the test, but was years ago and I didn't have to cut my hair, it wasn't dreaded but was long.
How would I look
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hehehe true this is
Knottysleeves said:
Well, if you ask that on a dread site, obviously everyone is going to tell you that you'd look great with them.
But yeah, you'd look great with them!
How would I look
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Like you with dreads! hahaha, obviously. Seriously though, I'm sure you'd look great with dreads.
Although I have a bias opinion.
I think my dreads are going to get molded sooon
Help! Save My Dreads
I've used it since just about the start of my journey and no stinky dread babies here!
I think my dreads are going to get molded sooon
Help! Save My Dreads
yes to adding lavendar! it kills mildew spores! and smeels niiiiiiiiiiice
and relaxes you!!!
new member n dreads :)
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Ok, please don't get discouraged by what was posted above, from what I've seen on this site, I do think it is a good idea to get the wax out and this is the place to be to find out how, and your dreadsshould bejust fine.
Kyle Bazner said:
my hair was too far gone to start over. i re dreaded sum with sum major backcombing. its turning out alot better, ill post sum pics tmrw. i broke up some bigger dreads n split em into smaller.
new member n dreads :)
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Just want to add, if you do decide to comb out and start again wax-free, you may notice a bit of hair combing out, this is just the hair that would have shed if the wax wasn't holding it in, as well as probably some damaged hair from the backcombing, but do not fret.
Just try to remove as much wax as you can first, then condition and try to be gentle when combing out, start at the tips combing down and work your way up to the root. It is a good idea to be sure all the wax is out before starting again. There are many helpful tips and people here for you!
almost brushed it all out :(
Dread Maintenance
Thank you! I hope so. The residue is why I bought the shampoo, but I now use less b/s too, and add less oils (tea tree, rosemary, lavendar). Also, from what I've read on here ACV is really only necessary for conditioning, I only rinse with that if my hair starts to feel real dry.
Heather said:
thanks, crystal. your hair is really pretty and it looks like its knotting up nicely
Crystal O. said:Oh it is happening! They look like they are on their wayto being beautiful dreads, and they will be! I've tried all sorts of stuff to try and accellerate the process like sea salt and wool sweater on my pillow etc., it just takes time...and sometimes a little help and I have to tell you the b/s wash dramatically changed my hair. I bought a residue free shampoo that I used a couple weeks after startingthe b/s wash, it made my scalp feel great, but loosened up a lot of the knotting. I now use that on my scalp, rinse, then pour the b/s wash over my hair and rinse again...either daily or every couple days and my hair seems to be knotting up like crazy. I also flip my hair in the shower and try to let the water run over it from each direction, odd I know, but I think it helps, and helps with rinsing. So anyway, maybe if you alternate your shampoo and the b/s wash? Just a suggestion. Keep the patience and faith.
P.S. My boy took me out to dinner Sunday for V-day and I wore my hair down as proudly as I could with all the stares and whispering around me, I would look if I felt a stare and smile when I made eye contact and they would look away quickly. It's gotta be about attitude because they would stop staring.
updated by @crystal-o: 07/16/15 10:31:38AM
almost brushed it all out :(
Dread Maintenance
Oh it is happening! They look like they are on their wayto being beautiful dreads, and they will be! I've tried all sorts of stuff to try and accellerate the process like sea salt and wool sweater on my pillow etc., it just takes time...and sometimes a little help and I have to tell you the b/s wash dramatically changed my hair. I bought a residue free shampoo that I used a couple weeks after startingthe b/s wash, it made my scalp feel great, but loosened up a lot of the knotting. I now use that on my scalp, rinse, then pour the b/s wash over my hair and rinse again...either daily or every couple days and my hair seems to be knotting up like crazy. I also flip my hair in the shower and try to let the water run over it from each direction, odd I know, but I think it helps, and helps with rinsing. So anyway, maybe if you alternate your shampoo and the b/s wash? Just a suggestion. Keep the patience and faith. Love your locks, they will love you back
P.S. My boy took me out to dinner Sunday for V-day and I wore my hair down as proudly as I could with all the stares and whispering around me, I would look if I felt a stare and smile when I made eye contact and they would look away quickly. It's gotta be about attitude because they would stop staring. If you are happy with you, don't you worry about anyone else.