Skatto
"Fly like a mouse,
Run like a cushion,
Be the small bookcase."
For goodness sake, don't aggravate the otters!!!
Skatto
"Fly like a mouse,
Run like a cushion,
Be the small bookcase."
For goodness sake, don't aggravate the otters!!!
Written by: Burzaruka
Okay, I dont have dreads, dont really know anyone with them... so a few questions from an ignorant wretch
1. how do you make dreads?
i started mine by backcombing. although some people do the neglect method and leave it up to nature, some also get dread perms which i think are yuck!
2. how do you wash them?
like normal hair. i wash with a non residue shampoo about every 2-3 days. the more you wash , the faster they lock up.
3. how do you dry them so that they are dry throughout and dont get all mildewy nasty?
i first ring them out in the shower, then in my towel, then blowdry.
Written by: OrangeBobo
But Knottyboy is not!
~ Bobo
Written by: McAlpine
I got DreadHead HQ Dread Wax... it smells great, but I'm trying to be careful not to put too much on.
I also got the small rubber bands from DreadHead HQ.
I've taken the bands out of five of my dreads... if no problems come up then I'll remove the others. It sure is easier palm rolling and finger rubbing those loose hairs back in without the pesky bands on.
Once they mature I need to buy me some beads and shiz.
Written by: ravehead
update on my dreadlings..............
i've had them for some time now........had to re do them 3 times but each time i learned more and more.i think i'm throught the "fluffy dread" stage, now into " my dreads look like " stage BUT................ they are starting to tighten up and feel nice and firm all be it i have lots of loose ends.
one thing that is bugging me ( because they look bad) is the tips of my dreadlings............... i would like them nice and neat not spoikey tufts of dead straight hair at the ends of my dreadlings............whats the best way to sort this out???
Written by: ~Leah~
I bought some stuff called sun in. It's a spray that lightens as you go out in the sun or blow dry it, it's the heat. Really easy to use and works great. I had really dark brown hair and now it's a nice sun blonde, not white like a lot of bleaches can do. It's better that dying the whole dread, it's just the outside. I just wish it came in other colours!
Written by: kattoo13Written by: ravehead
update on my dreadlings..............
i've had them for some time now........had to re do them 3 times but each time i learned more and more.i think i'm throught the "fluffy dread" stage, now into " my dreads look like " stage BUT................ they are starting to tighten up and feel nice and firm all be it i have lots of loose ends.
one thing that is bugging me ( because they look bad) is the tips of my dreadlings............... i would like them nice and neat not spoikey tufts of dead straight hair at the ends of my dreadlings............whats the best way to sort this out???
get a crochet hook size 1.25 or 1.30. stick it in about 2 centimeters from dread pointing down so top comes out the end of the dread. wrap the whispy ends around hook and pull back into dread until you have a rounded tip.
Written by: raveheadWritten by: kattoo13Written by: ravehead
update on my dreadlings..............
i've had them for some time now........had to re do them 3 times but each time i learned more and more.i think i'm throught the "fluffy dread" stage, now into " my dreads look like " stage BUT................ they are starting to tighten up and feel nice and firm all be it i have lots of loose ends.
one thing that is bugging me ( because they look bad) is the tips of my dreadlings............... i would like them nice and neat not spoikey tufts of dead straight hair at the ends of my dreadlings............whats the best way to sort this out???
get a crochet hook size 1.25 or 1.30. stick it in about 2 centimeters from dread pointing down so top comes out the end of the dread. wrap the whispy ends around hook and pull back into dread until you have a rounded tip.
sorry hun i beat you to it the ammount i've learned about my dreads since i made that post aaaaaggggeeeesss ago is unbelievable and they are only a year old
Skatto
"Fly like a mouse,
Run like a cushion,
Be the small bookcase."
For goodness sake, don't aggravate the otters!!!
Skatto
"Fly like a mouse,
Run like a cushion,
Be the small bookcase."
For goodness sake, don't aggravate the otters!!!
Skatto
"Fly like a mouse,
Run like a cushion,
Be the small bookcase."
For goodness sake, don't aggravate the otters!!!
Written by: McAlpine
Ah I see now, thanks.
I'm gonna keep posting here because I respect the advice coming from you lads and lasses.
Well I took all my bands out (save from two dreads at the back which I felt sort of needed them.) I've only had my dreads for two weeks now, but some are locking up really nicely.
I hope the dreads don't suddenly fall apart on me now that all the bands are out. >.< Some feel a bit flimsy, and I'm hoping that lots of finger rubbing and palm rolling will sort them out. I'll have to nurture them like the baby dreadlings that they are until they've matured.
And although I like using small bits of the wax to shape my dreads I think its more hassle than its worth; it makes some parts of the dreads too hard - I think it prevents the hair find its place in the dread.
I hope they don't fall apart after my next hair-wash - I gotta be exceptionally careful, as I have (had) the most naturally straight hair imaginable!
Two things I am having problems with though.
1) The tips of the dreads... they're not round. Some are real fluffy, and others have a few bits of hair poking out of them.
2) Its hard checking up on the dreads growing on the back of my head. :-\ I fear I have many loose hairs back there.
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Owned by Brenn
Life's too short to worry about where you put your marshmallows
Written by: GothFrogette
i also have a pet hate about the dread compaines... hell they charge far to omuch for their products as it is.. especialy their combs!!
on spam robots - "Burn the robot! Melt him down, and then we can make lots and lots of money from his shiiiny juices!"
Owned by Brenn
Never hold your farts in! They travel up your spine, go into your brain and that's where shitty idea's come from.