I had "dreads" but I cut them off as a way of starting a "new" life. I had dreads during the worst time in my life and cutting them off sort of mentally helped me say goodbye to that time and begin new. So now I have a pixie cut and I'm thinking of growing it out and growing a new set. But I was wondering if I should wait to grow it out or if I should start using Dr. Bronner's and stop brushing?
If you start neglect with less hair, it may take a long time. If you want to stop brushing and have locks form fast, you should wait until you have long hair and then stop. However, so long as having some locks and some funny strait sections doesn't bother you, now's a great time