Roots-how to tighten, etc.

Hi all. I was wondering how you tighted your roots. Do you to the clockwise rubbing method?
If there is another thread on roots, just post it (and I apologize). I saw the "Basics Answered Here" but it was 14 pages of replies! So I am just wondering how everyone does theirs.
Thanks
Pamela

 

I let my dreads go. I guess they will tighten when they are ready. Sorry this isn't helpful. Good luck with your locks!

Peace and love

 

My boyfriend twists the loose hairs in his fingers until they are really tight and then wrap it around the dread and then knots it through itself. Not only does it get rid of loose hairs, but keeps the root in tact.

 

so you end up with a huge knot at the root? Wouldn't that make your dreads really really bumpy?

 

Actually if you wind the hair around evenly, it creates a smooth dread...at least his are really smooth.

 

I think I am just confused with the method.

 

I have the same problem. My dreads are looking nice at the bottons, but not at the roots. My b/f told me that they just dread by themselves when they are ready. that's how his worked.

 

post a pic, Bumble!

 

yes, yes please do, I would love to see as well!!!

 

bumble cut her dreads
but
dreads will always have an inch of loose hair near the roots this is completely normal, and nothinmg to worry about..as they grow they dread..
you dont gotta do a thing

 

What happens if they are 2 - 3 inches of hair at the roots?
Thats what Im worried about