Hey guys, Just a quick one really, I had dreadlocks put in yesterday using the crocheting method, the lady at the salon I went to is a knotty boy approved one, and she sectioned off my hair and proceeded to use a crocheting hook to essentially crochet each section. The sections were quite large, So I have 37 locks in total (I counted). Now, at present they're quite tight and thin and look like very sparse braids, I just want to know will my locks bulk up and mature into nice smooth ones that I've seen so many of you with? If not, what can I do? Any advice is appreciated.
I asked exactly the same question on another forum, and the consensus was, was that they will shrink and lock, and as you lose length, you gain thickness. Also bear in mind that normally, as your hair sheds itself, you would lose it on your pillow, or down the plug hole etc. But with locks it gets caught so you never actually lose any hair. This helps fatten them up. As far as I understand, they cant not fatten up, but as I was told, patience is key.
Thanks guys. As it turns out I ended up doing a takedown because they looked kinda hideous. And it kinda leaves me open to maybe re dreading using the back combing method. And your brother's locks look awesome.
crochet, backcomb, natural... all produce locks in about the same time (6 mos - 1 yr). patience is the key to tight locks.
