Dread Maintenance Occurance - Honest Usage on this Site
Dread Maintenance
Just my curiosity, after browsing members' pictures...who on here really truly uses NO maintenance other than washing and separating?
updated by @medusa: 02/14/15 03:49:11AM
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I Cut Them Off :(
Life Issues Facing Dreads
Love it!
James said:
Screw the job, I hope you find passion and survivability performing functions of mind body and soul that bring you peace purpose and prosperity. Had to throw some cheery spiritual optimism in there
Unblunting tips?
Dread Maintenance
Hey everyone. So, I started my dreads w backcombing in November 2010. I pulled the tips in with the DHHQ loose hair tool whilst still under KJC's spell in maybe December? I thought that was the thing to do with loose ends. Now I know better, and I would like to unblunt them. What is the best/least damaging way to do this?
updated by @medusa: 01/13/15 08:58:49PM
Knotted Dreadlock Wraps - How Do You Make Them?
Dread Accessories
I will look for that, and see if I can figure out how to do it around the dread. It would be great if somebody would put up a good one!!
Knotted Dreadlock Wraps - How Do You Make Them?
Dread Accessories
Is there a good link to a demo of Thd knotted wraps? I've had no luck on YouTube.
soaringeagle said:
u do not wasnna sew em in
its embroidery thread i=or ..hemp
theres 2 wauys
1 spreeed wraps
tie the threads ariung the roots lay all colors but cutrrent along the dread wrap curren color around and around till u switch colors simple but falls apart quickly (weeks to a couple months)
fancy macran=me knotted ones this takes more time cause yu do fancy macreme kknotted wraps these are way more decoratived and lasts years even (hemp ones can last 5 or more years)
Dreads with layered hair?
Introduce Yourself
Mine was similar to that before I backcombed it. The pic I have up is old, dreads were just a week or two then. As they are maturing (about four and a half months now) they are shrinking up, and the layers are still apparent. Looks pretty cool to me!
researching on essential oils
Dread Products
I used clove with eucalyptus and lavender today in my acv rinse, and so far it not only smells incredible, it seems to have helped my dry winter scalp itches!!
Jobs and dreads.
Life Issues Facing Dreads
I'm a registered nurse, work in an icu full time and also a little part time in a cardiac observation unit at a different hospital. I'd been employed both places for several years and I didn't ask permission before dreading, just took off on it. Answer questions as they arise. I wear headbands and keep the back up in a big clip, and I continue to give my patients the best care I'm able to give. So far, no real negativity has arisen, and it's been four months. Good luck to you!!
Kris Y. said:
thank you. I'll definitely consider just lettin my dreads, dread, and just get a head band. thanks for the advice ya'll
also how many of ya'll have jobs? and if so what are there opinions on dreads?
Jobs and dreads.
Life Issues Facing Dreads
You have two options, in my opinion. The first is to abandon your dread journey for now in lieu of your more pressing need to earn money for your trip. Or, and I like this one better, you keep dreading, keep your hair as neat as is within reason, and really shine in customer service/politeness/initiative/going the extra mile, etc. You may be just a cart getter and bag boy, but you can be the best they've ever employed, and make em totally overlook your hair with stellar performance. Plus, doing your best even in menial jobs is a great exercise in building character. I hope both your job and your dreads work out well, good luck to you!!!
any thing for itchy scalp?
Dreads Hair and Scalp Health
Tried adding clove essential oil to my acv rinse today, and so far it has helped my dry winter scalp itches a lot! Clove is a natural anesthetic/antiseptic, so it kinda makes sense.