my dreads are unlocking at the bottom, and yes i did read the 'read this before post.

i just had them finished a couple days ago and have washed them once really really lightly with normal shampoo, not containing petroleum
i have now bought baking soda to wash them with
anyway yesterday i noticed that the bottoms of the dreads have started undoing themselves and are just becoming normal hair. will they lock back up or do i need to redo the backcombing?
whats your opinion?
i havent used any chemicals, except aloe vera gel

 

What aloe vera gel? Some of those do have crap in them, moisturizers and stuff in them.



Typically,
Backcombing just makes frizzballs that loosen itself , get a really messy tangle and then lockup.

I mean, you could backcomb them back into frizz that will have to come loose to tangle up.. but you're just slowing down the process.
It's only been a couple of days.chill.leave it alone.

 

yeah, just leave them be, they're just born, time and patience is the key, they wont lock up properly for at least 18 months, relax and enjoy the journey *goes in to song ... Don't stop, brlievin.... listen to the feeeeeeeeelin.......* sorry, i'll shut up now

 

hahaha dreadlockswampy, nice song
naedBHF it was aftersun aloe vera gel, for skin,... not sure if i should have used it :/

but thanks guys i'll keep in mind what you said

 

Give it a year then reassess. It take a long time

 

You broke you hair, stupid. Now you can never have dreadlocks.

 

*snicker* I did too, but I like it.

 

new people are so funny, you say you read the stickies, but did you check anyone else's new dreads topic??

here is what to do, firstly find a nice chair, sit in it..... wait two years,....... you have dreads now

 

And In My Case, The Chair You Speak Of, Is My Puuuuter Chair....

Mine Will Be Two In Three Weeks Time, Tis A Long Time To Sit In One Place, And The

Chair Is Starting To Get A Distinct Odour And Wetness About It...:ack2:....Can I Get Up Now And Have A Shower....?



Cheers Glen.