Posts tagged hair.
Have you ever received a back-handed compliment towards your dreads?
Example: “Wow, I love your dreads, it’s good that you actually keep them clean!”
Does interlocking thin your locs?
I believe I received a message asking if interlocking thins your locs, however that message has gone missing from my inbox. To answer your question, over interlocking your locs will create thinning, much like over retwisting. Too much of any method can be hazardous for your locs. However, if done moderately and correctly, interlocking will not thin your locs. If you do notice thinning, it will be best to immediately stop the method that you are currently using, and give your hair sometime to rest.
Has anyone ever put you down or made you feel uncomfortable for having dreadlocks?
How did you deal with this awkward situation?
Have you ever experienced Loc Envy?
Whenever I see people longer and more mature dreads, I always feel a tad envious. I constantly think to myself, “when will my dreads reach this length?”. I know my locks will reach that length eventually, but it’s still hard not to feel a bit jealous.
What Inspired or Convinced you to get Dreadlocks?
Homemade interlocking tool for maintaining my locks. Through doing my research on youtube, I was able to find a cheap and quick way of creating an interlocking tool. What I used was a large paper clip, unfolded the sides, then bent it into the form of a teardrop, then sealed the end with some black tape.
I use this tool by pushing it through the new growth of my locks, putting the ends of the lock through the hoop, then pulling it through the base of the lock, then repeat making sure I insert the tool from a different point at the base of the new growth each time.
Build-Up: To trim or not to trim?
I have recently started to notice visible amounts of build up (ew) in my locs, stemming from the very beginning when I used to retwist my hair with dread wax. Oh, how I regret using product in my hair. I guess I learned the hard way. Now, given that some of the build up is visible, should I let my locs grow out and cut/trim down the locs with the build-up? Or, perhaps doing some sort of master cleanse to my locs once a month could enable the build-up to wash out of my hair? However, the latter my be more damaging, given that apple cidar vinegar rinse can dry out your hair immensely. Only time will tell I guess….
Need a shower cap for your large hair? ›
Look no further! Celestial Crowns shower caps come in sizes up to 20” in diameter—double the size of a normal shower cap!
They’re slightly spendy (at up to $15 per cap), but well worth the investment for something that lasts so long.
Do any of you use alternative brands or methods to keep your hair dry when showering?
The perfect hair to lock?
When I was first considering locking my hair, I figured that I had the “ideal” hair type that would lock easy and faster, but I think I might have been mistaken. Having a 4 b/c hair type ( thick, very curly, and kinky), I thought my hair would lock fairly quickly. However, through my dread journey I’ve come to realize that when it comes to locking hair, it really depends on the individual on how fast or slow their hair may lock. Everything should be taken into consideration, for example, how often the individual touches their hair, washes their hair, how healthy they eat, how much they retwist, whether they free-form, how much products they use; may all be determining factors on how rapid they may lock.
We each possess our own unique journey once we start our dreads, and although some of our experiences may be the same and alot of them will differ.
Have your expectations changed since you’ve started your dread journey?
sexualanomaly asked: I saw your post about interlocking and I wouldn't suggest it. My sister started my locks and I've noticed that my hair has been growing thin and breaking in the spots where she interlocked some of my dreads. However, there are some that it helped keep the lock strong. If you have sisterlocs i say go for it but otherwise, I think it's better to just keep locking hair normally.
Hello there! Yes, I’ve heard that interlocking can thin dreads, but I think that’s mostly due from either doing it to frequently or incorrectly. I do not do it often, and still want to try out it for a few more months. If I notice my hair thinning, I will stop immediately. Thanks for the advice!
mylildreads~
Big Chop?
Have any of you started your locs with relaxers? Did you have a big chop? Have you always been natural?
I started mine with a relaxer in, and I’m wondering how others went about it!
~ Celestial-Fox
I’ve been M.I.A?
I was recently in the hospital and just got discharged yesterday, new posts coming sooon!And I’ve never realized how convenient having dreadlocks was as a hairstyle when you’re sick. Even if they’re still a tad messy, you can still rock them out!
Feel free to submit pictures of your locks! Here!
