Example: “Wow, I love your dreads, it’s good that you actually keep them clean!”

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1. How old are your dreads? 3 days old

2. How many dreadlocks do you have? 102

3. How long are they? starting to sprout down to my neck

4. Why did you decide to get them? I decided to get my dread locks BACK , because I want to show my daughter what being beautiful is all about, Its not about make up and dressing up showing off your body, you can be all naturally beautiful! 

5. How did everyone respond to them? Negatively? Positively? Ive gotten good and bad, but mostly good compliments, I have even encouraged others to go natural and get locks

6. What do you LOVE  about your dreads? I love how versatile they are, how much strength and wisedom you gain from having them. They are just simply beautiful

7. What do you dislike about them?

8. What are some of your pet peeves that come with having dreads? I hate when they are all cleaned up because I love thick dreads, that have been through alot. I hate when people use dreads as a fashion statement also. 

9. Have you ever dyed them? Do you want to? If so, what colour? Not yet, but i definitely want to, and will later on 

10. Do you do any daily maintenance to your dreads? What are the steps included? I dont right now because they are fragile and I just started my journey but I do tye a satin scarf around them sometimes and use oils to help keep them moisturized.

11. What dreadlock products do you stand by and why? Rasta Lock and Twist, and Black soap, I try to use all natural products because its just betteer! 

12. Which products do you regret trying? Wax…I): 

13. What method did you use to start your locks? Comb coils

14. How much did it cost to get them done? $65.00 

15. What compliments have you ever received about your dreads? They are pretty and growing overnight! 

16. Have you Influenced anyone to start their own dread journey? Yes i have, lots of people

17. Are you happy with how your dreadlocks look? Yes, I love my dreads

18. What would you change about your locks if you could go back in time? I would have never taken the down the first time, but im glad im starting over for good this time.

19. How do you normally style/wear your dreads? Mostly down or in a curly cue style until its long enough for other sthyles

20. How do you envision you and your dreads 5 years from now? Will you still even have them? Yes, And im hoping they will be down my back and beautiful

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.

How did you deal with this awkward situation?

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.

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….

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?

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?

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~

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 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!