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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

Leroy

1. How old are your dreads?

Mine are 3 days older than yours. I got them Feb 2

2. How many dreadlocks do you have?

LOL that involves counting.. I’d say between 160-200

3. How long are they?

My dreads grow slow, and most are about 3 inches long

4. Why did you decide to get them?

I don’t like being part of a system. its nice to be unique and I’m the only one at school with them. It’s like an identity

5. How did everyone respond to them? Negatively? Positively?

Most people responded positively, and the negative people (my mom) are starting to warm up to them

6. What do you LOVE  about your dreads?

I can shake them :D

7. What do you dislike about them?

There are always a couple dreads which break off when budding. Plus they used to itch all the time (b4 I bought tea tree oil)

8. What are some of your pet peeves that come with having dreads?

I hate it when ppl assume I smoke marijuana just because I have dreads.

9. Have you ever dyed them? Do you want to? If so, what colour?

I dyed them black, but soon I’ll dye the tips a dark blonde or light brown color

10. Do you do any daily maintenance to your dreads? What are the steps included?

I’m a dude, I don’t really get into all that lol but I usually just massage in some tea tree oil and “anti-itch growth-oil” in the morning

11. What dreadlock products do you stand by and why?

hollywood beauty tea tree oil

jamaican mango and lime anti-itch shampoo

talijah wajiid “lock it up” tigh hold (gel)

Doo Gro anti itch growth-oil

12. Which products do you regret trying?

Jamaican Mango and Lime locking gel - it smells amazing but daoesn’t taste as good :(  plus it doesn’t give me a tight hold

Dax Beeswax - good stuff but the buildup kills meeee!

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

comb twists

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

I haven’t paid a dime yet! My aunty owns a salon ^_^

15. What compliments have you ever received about your dreads?

“them r tight”

“I love your hair!”

“…dreads lookin fresh”

16. Have you Influenced anyone to start their own dread journey?

I’ve tried and a few people want to but are scared to go through the whole process. When I have kids some day I’m going to hide all the combs in the house so their hair turns into dreads… then they’ll grow up with dreads and when they’re old enough to make their own money, they’ll have the option of going bald or keeping them,and all the money saved from weave will go to university tuition :)

17. Are you happy with how your dreadlocks look?

I’d say they look okay, but I just wish they were an inch longer by now. Otherwise I like the size shape and count.

18. What would you change about your locks if you could go back in time?

If I could go back in time I’d get 2 strand twists and make sure they were just a bit thicker than they are now. Also my partings could use improving.

19. How do you normally style/wear your dreads?

I don’t have a choice but to have them down lol they’re so short.. but I always make sure the go backwards though, if that counts.

20. How do you envision you and your dreads 5 years from now?

Will you still even have them?

If I still have them they’ll be bangin’ & hopefully neat and dignifying