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Never Have to Separate- Weird?

Dread Maintenance

Hey Peeps I haven't checked in for a while, and have never seen this posted: Is it unusual to NEVER have to separate my dreads?Had very fine straight hair before dreading. Wear it down nearly all the time/ occasionally use a big elastic headband or a normal elastic for a ponytail.Dr. Bronner's every few days, ACV/BS 2-3 times a month. Dreads are tight/fully mature and look sweet. I dread ball someone's when I'm bored, but no root damage or tools. Not greasy or overly dry.I had MAJOR shrinkage for the first 2 years! I lost more than half my length. I have about 120 dreads. Why don't my dreads try to congo?! Just curious
updated by @jackie: 01/13/15 10:00:22PM

Thinking about getting dreads, but I have some questions...

General Questions

My are pencil width, some smaller- I whip my head back and forth (lol) about 10 times still in the shower and wrap in a towel like every girl knows how to do No headaches, itchy scalp twice for short period of time. No one states or really cares in my case. Lost more than half my length. Took 2 full years to notice lengthening. My hair is very straight and thin naturally. I have up on "methods" and just let them do their thing...START YOUR DREADS! I haven't regretted it for a second, although I used to stop by here to cry about my shrinkage lololol

Any ideas on how to do these styles?

Dreadlock Styles and Dread Styling

I like to watch this lady braid her daughters' hair on YouTube. (cutehairstylesforgirls). I think the tutorials are easy to follow. Waterfall fall braids are easy and look great on dreads!

Hi, there!

Introduce Yourself

A fox, SE?! Seriously?! You're insane! Did it ever eat the chinchilla?

natural dreads and work

Introduce Yourself

You can try bobby pins (if they'll fit) or try a cornrow-ish style at where you put your crown area up in elastics-- does not look as girly as that probably sounds lol.

Interlocked my dreads

Help! Save My Dreads

I would definitely request a partial refund, but remember that the time the woman spent doing your locs deserves compensation! In the future remember your dreads are free and need no crazy products or maintanence. I don't know about everyone else, but I LOVE seeing young dreadies doing there thing-- post some pics!!!!

Am I doing this right?

Dread Accessories

I actually used a razor blade-- guess I was feeling daring that day b/c/ I still can't believe I didn't slice my dread right off!
updated by @jackie: 07/23/15 03:31:30PM

Am I doing this right?

Dread Accessories

This looks way easier to get out then embroidery floss! I made the mistake of knotting each round and had to literally cut out hundreds of little piece of thread. I like the upcycling idea! It doesn't look like it's gonna hold, but nifty temporary lil thing you got there.

please help with this frizz ball

Help! Save My Dreads

No, leave them alone! Honestly they look great and anytime you feel self-concious just come on here and everyone will tell you how awesome your dreads look! The early days are harder for some people-- believe me, you WILL get over the fuzzy stage and will learn a lot about what you consider as beautiful. Even my prissy sister is now convinced natural crazy dreads are gorgeous-- we have all been there girl; try not to let it consume you

Dread Piercings!

Dread Accessories

I favorited your shop and totally love the 3 you have made so far!