which is the best way?

ok i have decided that i think my hair is lobg enough now to do the dreads i have wanted for so long. the back bottom bits of my hair are about 3-4 inches, whats the best way of doing them do you think? lots of advice would be nice
thanks
xx

 

Just check here and read a bit.
http://www.hipforums.com/newforums/showthread.php?t=364273&f=209

Find out what suits you. Also, do some research by using the 'search' on the bottom left of the forums, and google before you make your decision. Then once you think you've gotten your choice, but still have some questions, post here and ask us. Good luck!:cheers2:

 

Hi sarah

You will find the board split mainly 3 ways,backcomd,twist and rip or neglect.I think each to their own but some ppl on this board like to think that 'their way' is best and all that shizzle.Personally I backcombed and a friend did it over a couple of days,stayed together well and have had them nearly 4 years now.
You can find more info in the 'please read this' section on the top of the forum.good luck

 

What a lovely name you've got.


Anyway,
I'd suggest twist and rip if anything, I have a few dreadlets that are backcombed, some neglect, and some twist/rip.
The backcombed and neglect ones look literally the same, while the twist and rip are far less loopy much more mature looking. (although, the few t&r I did took forever!)

Backcombing seems to be the most popular way of doing it (besides neglect), but I don't suggest it. It seems like a waste of time.

You can find a billion threads around here that describe each way of doing it, and basically everyones opinion has already been stated somewhere here. There is much debate about it, so you will find a ton of info by searching.


Best of luck!

 

Whatever happened to flaming the noobs?

 

I personally think the best way is neglect, it takes the longest to actually look like dreadlocks, but in the end the final result is a sick set of lcoks. I went backcomb and a lil twist and rip however

 

neglect obviously

 

thanks every one for your advice, its all very helpful!!

xx

 

we had a cat called Sarah... she was a nice cat.
except she would drool when you stroke her

 

I drool when I'm stroked.

 

ahh yes.. one day when you and I finally catch up... Ima stroke you something chronic

if I don't hear you purr though.... shit is garn doooon

 

haha, im sure that cat was just adorable!!! XD

 

omg yeah!!! <(^.^)>