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Location: australia
does anyone have any tips or advice or anything to share about dying dreadlocks?
I've had mine for quite a few years, and, well, umm,
I'm going a bit grey 
, and I'd actually like to dye that out.... but it's been soooooooooooo long since I've dyed my hair, and have never died dreadies, so... 
any tips?(sorry to the mods if this is in the wrong spot...)
spiny norman
314 posts
Location: Cincinnati,damn it, USA
hey ive got that stuff too! tastes good, i say it took far to long for non mint flavored toothpaste to become mainstream....
if you think that our kiss was all in the lips, come on you got it all wrong man, and if you think that our dance was all in the hips then, oh well, do the twist -The White Stripes
Intrepid Penguin
5,635 posts
Location: Australia
yeah they dont actually sell it here in Australia, unfortunately Lyra, so I have to beg my overseas friends to send me some..... (i
Gidg) 
Three sleeps for Bobo?
YAY!
Currently on the right side up of the world.
spiny norman
314 posts
Location: Cincinnati,damn it, USA
bummer about that, maybe you could go to a store where they know you and politely suggest that they carry it, i dont know, i did that at a movie theater for a movie i wanted to see and it worked, dont know if it applies to toothpaste too..
if you think that our kiss was all in the lips, come on you got it all wrong man, and if you think that our dance was all in the hips then, oh well, do the twist -The White Stripes
veteran
1,389 posts
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
Three sleeps and counting.
Friends are planning the par-tay already
*dances* I don't think my dad knows....~ Bobo
wie weit, wie weit noch?
fragst mich, wo wir gewesen sind...
du fehlst hier
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
eww, i don't like non-mint flavored toothpaste.
I was always scared with my mother's obsession with the good scissors. It made me wonder if there were evil scissors lurking in the house somewhere.
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.
**giggles**
artisan
1,576 posts
Location: Berkshire, UK
Mine are sort of dreds, but being a nmental colourful person mine are sky blue, baby pink, magenta pink and a nice purple well wraps... not too much maintenance involved but they look nice... they catch UV too... WOOHOO! I suppose I got sick of my hairbrush
veteran
1,389 posts
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
Ooooh yeah! One sleep!
~ Bobo
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fragst mich, wo wir gewesen sind...
du fehlst hier
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
I got my dreads last week. Justine done them for me.
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
Intrepid Penguin
5,635 posts
Location: Australia
NO MORE SLEEPS!
Pictures please Miss Bobo! And Pink you sneaky!! pics please from you too!!! xoxox
Currently on the right side up of the world.
artisan
1,576 posts
Location: Berkshire, UK
Now I have pwetty beads.... I'm a dangerous dancer agen.... beware! lol
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Sorry unfortuantly i don't do pictures nor camera's.
Sorry...just have to come over in person and visit me
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
veteran
1,389 posts
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
Just wait a year Pink!!
No sleeps left now!! (Flynt, you were a day ahead of me!
)Six hours to wait! *sniffs KB wax, and smells a mixture of honey, and lamp oil....* (wicks are on the floor in a bag ^^;)
*boing boing boing* I wonder what work will say tomorrow
~ Bobo
wie weit, wie weit noch?
fragst mich, wo wir gewesen sind...
du fehlst hier
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
i feel so left out
I was always scared with my mother's obsession with the good scissors. It made me wonder if there were evil scissors lurking in the house somewhere.
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.
**giggles**
veteran
1,389 posts
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
It's up to yooooooooooo Miss Pounce
~ Bobo
wie weit, wie weit noch?
fragst mich, wo wir gewesen sind...
du fehlst hier
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
I think Pounce should do what she deep down inside really wants to do..
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
*sigh* my inner child can't decide
I was always scared with my mother's obsession with the good scissors. It made me wonder if there were evil scissors lurking in the house somewhere.
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.
**giggles**
artisan
1,576 posts
Location: Berkshire, UK
My inner child loves pink now I'm older, didnt like it when I wos ikkle... very strange... hmmmm
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
I'm glad you're inner child likes pink
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
veteran
1,389 posts
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
*bump*
So... had dreads for 8 weeks now. And I dyed them! So, this is exactly the right thread to be rejuvinating, IMO!
Sooo.... it only took me one box, but it took a bit longer to do!!! I applied the dye to the roots, rubbed it in, and then put some on the dread, and rubbed it in all the way down to the tips! They're a lovely dark purple/red now....
So, this isbefore
...
And this is after!!!!
I like it! The ugly colour of my natural hair lookd horrid *shudders* But it's all better now!!!
~ Bobo
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Ohh very lovely!
Suits you! 
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
veteran
1,389 posts
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
I have a big head ._.
~ Bobo
wie weit, wie weit noch?
fragst mich, wo wir gewesen sind...
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spiny norman
314 posts
Location: Cincinnati,damn it, USA
brilliant!!!! i like the look off your dreads too, not to puffy, very cool, yay for purpleness
if you think that our kiss was all in the lips, come on you got it all wrong man, and if you think that our dance was all in the hips then, oh well, do the twist -The White Stripes
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
i like your new color!
i won't be getting my dreads for now, unfortunately. i have started a new job working with a psychologist who does child custody cases. so appearance is a big issue. we have to remain looking "professional" (i.e. conservative). i can't even wear sleeveless blouses. *sigh* i guess i'll have to wait a year or two.
I was always scared with my mother's obsession with the good scissors. It made me wonder if there were evil scissors lurking in the house somewhere.
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.
**giggles**
sleeping with angels
508 posts
Location: anaheim CA usa
so what is the next color??
SLEEP WITH ANGELS muckieha
newbie
36 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, U.S.
i have dreads
Running hippy spinning lemming
15 posts
Location: Scotland
aw... i want to have dreads... i *could* get them,
but bit worried cos i'm used to washing my hair everyday pretty much and i spend a lot of time wandering through bushes outside etc....
hats dont suit either.....
Mmmmm
Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering...
7,193 posts
Location: in the trees
YAY 3 weeks and counting down until i get my dreads 
how would i go about dying them as i have dark hair?
would i need to bleach my hair? (i hate the smell of peroxide as i worked on a chemical factory for 5 years and they had it there)
veteran
1,389 posts
Location: Guelph, ON, Canada
Bleaching, probably... It is possible to bleach dreads, it's definately been done before... But I've never bleached my hair at all before, just dyed it, so I don't know much at all.
Huzzah for three weeks and counting! I've really been cherishing my dreads for the past little while now... complete rollercoaster ride from seriously considering to get rid of them a couple months ago... *happy love sigh* I love them so!
I should really get some new pics up though Good luck in 3 weeks!!!
~ Bobo
wie weit, wie weit noch?
fragst mich, wo wir gewesen sind...
du fehlst hier
7,193 posts
Location: in the trees
thanks bobo Intrepid Penguin
5,635 posts
Location: Australia
You'd need to treat your hair exactly the same as you would if it were normal when it comes to dying, just in larger quantity.
Ie; if you want light pink dreads, but you have dark hair, then yes, You are going to need to bleach them first. This one is just common sense really (sorry)
Just ensure you have enough dye/product, as dreadies are a bit like sponges and soak up alot of liquid. Lots of dready folk like to dye their hair with henna, because it is a pastey substance and sits on the outside of the dread. Again, it does take more henna to do a whole head of dreads tho!
Mmm dreads
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