Neglect + Twist & Rip
Dreading Methods
I know I'm a little late with my reply, but I thought it might be of value to add another perspective to this issue due to my own personal experience. I started dreading over six months ago using the natural neglect method. I've had good results but my hair is extremely straight and its been a little slow going. I've also felt self conscious about the "messy" appearance of my hair and so a couple of weeks ago, I used the twist and rip method on some of the remaining loose sections of my hair. As a result, my hair looks more presentable and I've been able to go out into the world with more confidence (no more hiding under a bandanna). What's interesting about the results is that I now have a combination of both branch like dreads (a whole lot) and some more uniform ones (just a few). The naturally occurring ones represent freedom, spontaneity and earthiness for me, while the twisted and ripped ones seem to symbolize order, skillfulness and protection. My only question is, what do I tell people when they ask what method I've used? Approximately 75% of my hair had already locked into or started to resemble baby dreads when I twisted the loose hairs two weeks ago. And the hair I did twist did so very easily due to its tangled state. If anyone has an opinion, let me know. Thanks
I'm no expert but I think it would be better to twist and rip then go neglect not the other way around. After six months of neglect the dreading process will be way on it's way so twisting and riping after would be pointless.