Making Dreads

Ok, so I am a guy, who wishes to try out dreadlocks. I have 9 inch, straight hair, which knots really easily, I might add :)! And I was wondering, how long will my hair be (take a guess) after it is mature. Oh, and I am think I am going to use the backcombing method. And what is the best wax to use? And the best soap? Thank you :D

Hey there,

What we do is a perm to start off natural dreadlocks.

It takes about 4 hours to do .

when you are done you have nice dreads.

Isaac
cyberparlor.com

I've had dreads a few times (3 to be exact) and after exaustive online research i'd say that www.dreadheadhq.com is one of the best places for research on backcombing, care, washing and starting i've seen online. give the site a good read. it'll help.

[QUOTE=freekgirl] Dear "I WANT DREADS & Mr.G"
I would like dreads as well. I am a white girl, have black medium hair...don't know lenght...no money and would like to do it myself. My hair tangles very easy. My hair is sorda funky....needs lots of care....I've done everything possible for treating my hair....new shampoo/conditionar once a month...but noticed once a week works a lot better! But still won't tame it...I been thinking the dreads would do me some good! Start on teaching me how to care for my hair! How long would I need it to be....Can I have different lenghts of dreads....some dreads or do I have to have a whole head of dreads? I am extremly cerious...and how do you make them as well.
thanks
freekgirl
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I have some white folks with dreads, and from I can tell, many of them do not twist, backcomb, or braid their hair. They just let it grow naturally, and it eventually starts to form locs. Many of them have locs that are down their backs, too.
You see, I would tell you to not do anything to your hair except to wash, rinse, shake and let dry naturally.
I am black and have thick dry hair/scalp. I have started letting my hair loc earlier this year. I don't do anything excessively to my hair anyway. I had locs three times before, but I had to cut off my locs because of job requirements (that was definitely a big mistake, right?).
See, dreadlocs are nothing more than just hair that is basically left to its own devices.
So, I would not be too worried at all about the how part. Just have some patience with your hair. And throw away your combs, brushes, curling irons, and hair rollers. Those things you don't need while letting your hair form locs. Just basic hair maintenance is all you really need.
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I have some white folks with dreads, and from I can tell, many of them do not twist, backcomb, or braid their hair. They just let it grow naturally, and it eventually starts to form locs. Many of them have locs that are down their backs, too.
You see, I would tell you to not do anything to your hair except to wash, rinse, shake and let dry naturally.
I am black and have thick dry hair/scalp. I have started letting my hair loc earlier this year. I don't do anything excessively to my hair anyway. I had locs three times before, but I had to cut off my locs because of job requirements (that was definitely a big mistake, right?).
See, dreadlocs are nothing more than just hair that is basically left to its own devices.
So, I would not be too worried at all about the how part. Just have some patience with your hair. And throw away your combs, brushes, curling irons, and hair rollers. Those things you don't need while letting your hair form locs. Just basic hair maintenance is all you really need.
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Wierd i heard doing it that way takes years, and the dreads end up diff sizes some fat, some skinny, etc.

If i am wrong, then tell me more about this plz. Like do i shampoo my hair when im doing this?? Or soap it, or what?? Im pretty sure its impossible to dread beautifully conditioned hair lol.

And since im a lazy bum who doesnt wanna spend 10's of hrs backcombing, and months of waiting for them to completely lock, are there certain salons that i can go to, and also what method should they be using on my hair?? (dont wanna gbet ripped off ya know)

You should definitely find your self a salon that specializes in dreads, if you want them to look great right from the start and you're willing to pay for an expert's skills. They'll tell you how to take care of it, everything.

I know that if I didn't brush my hair, it would be completely matted up in a week. Really gross looking, not at all like attractive dreads.

itll take your hair up a few inches.
not a whole lot. but it will take a
while before your dreads start looking
like remotely nice dreads.
my husband had them last year &
i did ALL of the maintnance on them.
not easy! it's alot of work to get
them to look good. we used the
dreadheadhq stuff as well, the wax
& shampoo.. but i highly recommend
finding someone to help you get
them going that is willing to have
patience & help keep the tight &
tame .. for at least 2hours every
3days to a week..
goodluck!!

OMG, dat girl wit dat avatar wit tha hair under her arms!!! UGGGHHHH!!!