HELP!
Help! Save My Dreads
normally the stylist would wash and condition them, then go about twisting the new growth from my scalp into my dreads and from there would clip them still and sit me under an automatic dryer for an hour and a half or two hours. I would leave the salon with a fresh manicured dreadlock look, much like those popularized in mainstream hip-hop/pop culture not the roots/rastaideologythat the style originated from. Sure they looked neat and what not, but I was always uncertain of the impact of heat and regular maintenance would have on my hair.
This is an example of what they look like after I left the stylist.
(granted, this is an old picture and they havelengthenedexponentially since, you can see the crisp, manicured look especially at my roots)
We also have to take into consideration that African Americans hair texture do not only differ in texture from other naturally straight hair ethnicities, but in chemistry as well. Blacks don't naturally produce oils in our scalp, therefore the neglect often utilized to create dreadlocks among other races can consequently dry out and weaken our hair. I cant just expect them to matt up on their own, SOME contribution (oils, waxes, conditioners) are required on my end. This too, I have neglected within this past half a year. What do you suggest I do concerning this as well.
Thank you so much for contributing to my inquiry. My hair is my strength, my crown and my only tangible connection to my original culture so all of your contribution is of great value to me.
soaringeagle said:
1 you never should have been going for 6 week salon visits what did they do to you when yiu went
2 leave those alone they will dread on theyre own u never ever need to do a thing to new growth except leave it alone and seperate dreads if they try to grow together
sorry u wasted so much money in a salon all those years