can someone experienced check this out?

I have decided to get my dreads put in professionally, and I am going to make an appointment with this woman, I think. I was hoping someone could check out her site and let me know what you think of her methods. She backcombs, and crochets, with no products. This seems like what I'm looking for, but I want to make sure my hair will be ok. As ok as it can be in dreads, of course. I know part of it is to not care too much what your hair looks like, but I want to make sure I don't end up lopping the whole thing off, you know? Thanks for any help.
http://dreadgoddess.com/Home.html

 

i would say not to see her. even though she uses no products, you could do the same thing yourself or have a "make your dreads party" and get friends to do them. i did my dreads myself and am very happy with them.

 

I know, I know about the salon thing, but I'm 27, have a professional job, need to look *EDIT* as presentable as possible* right from the get-go. So, considering that I will go to A salon, how does this one look?

 

I dont think presentable from the get go is really possible.
I mean dreading is what it is, its a journey.... right?
Even tho she uses no products it still takes time for them to settle in,
tighten up ... your going to be puffy and frizzy for quite some time
no matter how u dread. She seems legit, but shes doing something you and
a friend can do in the same amount of time with the same results.

 

melissabee is right on...

 

yeah. dreads take time. "presentable" dreads will form in 6 months at the least.

 

Since no products will be used I see no harm in it. Peace of mind knowing your hair will likely be sectioned correctly would be worth it knowing you have a job where you must look presentable. It would be nice to save money from doing it yourself, and it is nice to know that your dreads were made by yourself and not a friend or other person- But if you do something wrong or don't look presentable you might be upset w/ yourself for not getting it done.

If there was a legit place like that around here I would have considered it too.

 

If you all must know...I have several reasons to justify a visit to a salon. I tried to say in my previous post that I know dreads are an adventure, but I want to start my adventure off on the best possible foot. I really don't have the right kind of friend resources to provide hours of backcombing at the moment, I am unfortunately afflicted with MS, making doing it myself most uncomfortable, and I have spent a long ass time growing my hair down to my lower back. I would never forgive myself for messing the whole thing up. Like the last poster said, it's all about peace of mind for me. I know most dread wearers are more organic about this whole process, and if I had done this when I was younger and healthier, it would have been a different story. Truth is, it's only now that I'm confident and secure enough with myself to express myself through my hair style at all. So, call it bad timing, or whatever, but don't be looking down on me for getting professional help! I want to be on the journey, but my path looks a little different.

 

Were not lookin' down on you!
Like I said, she seems legit, and if u wanna pay thats your choice.
No big deal.
But remember ... no such thing as instant dreads.
You will be puffy.
You will be frizzy.
You may even feel crazy for a few days
Point is, nothing truly speeds up the process, nothing.
Get knotty!

 

Thanks melissabee. I know that they won't look awesome right away. I was comparing more to those who start with the neglect method, etc.

 

sorry but I can't help ya out on that one...I don't support the use of backcombing or any products. If you're worried about dreads looking "presentable", you might as well not even bother. sorry to say....

 

Ok. So I'm gathering from the replies that "presentable" was not the best word choice. I gathered that people would get my basic idea, though. And, I wasn't asking advice on if I should get dreads, or even if I should go to a salon...I was just wondering about this particular woman. So thanks to all of you who answered that for me.

 

i think you should do what feels right to you. go in and meet this lady and talk with her, see what sort of vibe she gives off... Good luck on your journey!