To get rid of the sticky nastyness, it took about 3/4 good deep cleans. But still finding small bits of wax in the very tips of some dreads. I've...
Thanks. They definately are softer and cleaner. Here are some more pics. [IMG] [IMG]
mmmm.... candles.. [img] Now... [img] [img] [img] Plus a whole lotta scrubbing/deep cleaning inbetween. Kids, don't do wax.
If I were blind there would be no colour... Anyway, merely wondering as I thought it was a fairly anti-white anti-slavery movement.
Don't you have to be black to be a rasta?
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this is going to be pretty one sided.... wax
They do look "perfect". But is this just a mental thing? People are saying they look appear "fake" because you've told us they're only 5 months...
Dreadlocks never give instant results. What you have done is taken the first step to attaining locks. In all honesty, they will almost definately...
"thing" being "thin" by the way...
I had long thing hair before getting dreads, and I'm definately not bald! Yup, you'll lose more length. I lost a good 7/8inches of my hair length...
All I've ever used is the soap bar. Some people swear by bronners, and others say its left residue. It's pretty cheap, so its worth giving it a...
Hhhhmmmm... Bronners leaves residue on my scalp. I like the knotty boy soap. Never had any problems. Not particularly cheap mind you... Have you...
aahh, I got given the nickname by friends :)
BUMP. Biggin up this thread, again! I've also started using this instead of shampoo. It makes me dreadies feel so much cleaner and lighter. :)
Found knotty boy first. Thanks to the advice on here, I started the process of removing the wax as best I could 1 week into having dreadies. I...
Oooo, out of curiosity... How did you get the felt out of your dreads dreadpixie?
They're probably a bit delicate right now. A little bit of palm rolling to neaten them is fine, if you wish. But remember, it's not necessary....
Hi Sideshow Bob. Uhhhmmmm..... beanies/any hats are great for dreads. They help them lock up cause they rub on your hair and help them knot. Also...
That deep cleaning concotion is the best thing on the planet.... Only, it's a bit of a bitch rinsing that out too. Takes me loooaaads of...
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