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length to backcomb

Discussion in 'Dreadlocks' started by Friends, Jul 24, 2008.

  1. Friends

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    if your hair is 14 to 12 inches backcombing still possible? when you have hair that is perfect for locking up.
     
    Friends, Jul 24, 2008
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  3. tylercole2294

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    yea you only need 3 to 4 inches. however, it will shrink 1/3 its length so dont be alarmed when it does
     
    tylercole2294, Jul 24, 2008
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  5. LiquidSoul

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    yes.
     
    LiquidSoul, Jul 24, 2008
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  7. Friends

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    ok thanks
     
    Friends, Jul 24, 2008
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  9. soaringeagle

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    if yiour hairs perfect for locking up...and 12 inchges..why backcomb? 12 inch perfect haor will lock up just fine and not too slowly if u let it go natural

    wiothout 16 or more hours of agonizing pain
     
    soaringeagle, Jul 24, 2008
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  11. Friends

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    i would let it grow how it does but to start i wouldnt want anyone of them past a certain thickness. back combing them i have some idea.
     
    Friends, Jul 24, 2008
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