Natural Dreadlocks

[enayes]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZZIGQH01SE

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/equine_luva69/ilovedreadlocksbyskabouxt7.jpg


I have decided to start my journey towards natural dreads.

[enayes]

http://www.howtodread.com/dreadlocking.jpg

[High Potential]

prepare to smell really bad and alienate your friends and women :lol

[kwajo]

I started natural dreads for a period in college. It wasn't that bad looking/smelling, but I hated it for sports, so I got rid of them.

[Kumo]

Gross....

[Lebowsky]

F'cking hippies

[jbot]

use beeswax.

[Franco Hamilton]

My, why thank you kind fellows for introducing me to this rambunctious, but charming style of hair.

My, back when I was a young teenager (Quite a while back, might I add) I used to have this hairstyle. It was not the most comfortable, nor attractive, but it served its purpose and had given me access to the glory hole of a Jamaican beauty.

[enayes]

use beeswax.


NO!! wax is the enemy of dreads,all hair will dread naturally..it just takes time.

You don't get dreadlocks,you grow them. - A Wise Man

[enayes]

prepare to smell really bad and alienate your friends and women :lol

A common misconception about dreadlocks is that they smell and are dirty. This is not the case, your SUPPOSE to wash dreadlocks REGULARLY, some people go over 3 days or every week depending on how much oil your hair produces. CLEAN HAIR KNOTS FASTER THAN DIRTY HAIR!

[enayes]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/equine_luva69/jinjit9zv.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/equine_luva69/rastaman2byepinephrineear4_.jpg
http://a907.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/117/l_417d2783ae61df914f48434e1c1c7a4a.jpg

[enayes]

http://www.knottyboy.com/newgallery/images/Lil%20Knotty%20Kidz/picture_001.jpg


http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j185/rileyporritt/3-17.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/equine_luva69/p04gv2.jpg

[enayes]

You could backcomb your hair if you want to, but your better off just letting it do its thing. Just get some Dr.Bronners organic soap and dont comb your hair.

[enayes]

How often should you wash your hair???

[enayes]

How often should you wash your hair???


Thats a good question, it depends on your hair. When you start to wash less and less your scalp will gradually produce less grease. But you need to keep your hair clean so it will knot. So just experiment and see what works best for you.

[SHEED_ gangsta]

why are you answering your own question??? weirdo

[3.2.1.]

why are you answering your own question??? weirdo
:roll: :roll:


Wrong account maybe

[enayes]

How long does it take for natural dreads to start to form???

[enayes]

How long does it take for natural dreads to start to form???


This is tough umm depending on how long your hair is you may see results in a few months but it will take 9-12 before real dreads start to form.

[Sicknote]

^ Lolwtf.

[Skywalker]

Lmao

[enayes]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/equine_luva69/dreadvortex_001.jpg

[lilojmayo]

i was wondering how black ppl can grow dredlocks so long ala Lil Wayne then how come black girls have a hard time growing there hair long like that instead of relying on hair weaves and shyt its the dredlocks like a bunch of dead hair compressed or something?

[Phar]

i was wondering how black ppl can grow dredlocks so long ala Lil Wayne then how come black girls have a hard time growing there hair long like that instead of relying on hair weaves and shyt its the dredlocks like a bunch of dead hair compressed or something?

Black girls can grow their hair long. :confusedshrug:

[enayes]

Lil Wayne probably has a weave too..knowing that b1tch

[enayes]

Keep the questions coming guys, I love answering them.

[enayes]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/equine_luva69/wow7jv.jpg

[Roy Munson]

:oldlol: What the hell is going on in this thread?

[Roy Munson]

:oldlol: What the hell is going on in this thread?

Excellent question. To answer, I have no idea.

[3.2.1.]

Keep the questions coming guys, I love answering them.
Why do you love answering your own questions?

[Rameek]

I grew my hair naturally into locks...
It was one of the strongest character building experiences in my life....
Your hair goes through so many stages...
To wash and not comb brush your hair is a challenge. I played football at the time and it even took longer to lock and it would look so crazy....

[enayes]

http://www.hipforums.com/newforums/picture.php?albumid=518&pictureid=3504

[enayes]

I use Dr.Bronners tea tree bar soap. Its organic and works really well, I have just started my journey, wish me luck.

[lilojmayo]

i just wondering do most football nfl and college have natural dreadlocks or are they fake cause like nobody had them last year and this year everybody has them that plays football

any answers

[enayes]

There probably real but they are backcombed, which is differently then growing natural locks.

[Laker4Lyfe]

My son started growing dreads about 4 months ago. This was his 3rd attempt at growing them.

I wasn't very happy about it, but hey he's a grown man what can I do. However he came over the other day and they are starting to look really good now. They are about 8 inches long so far. He shampoos his hair everyday, with some dread shampoo he found. He doesn't put anything else in it, no wax or anything. His girlfriend re-twists them about once a month.

I have a girlfriend that started growing hers when she turned 50. She turned 55 on Sept 17 and they are as long as some of the pictures posted. She goes to the shop and gets her re-twisted once a month also.

I don't like people like lil Wayne who just lets them grow and look horrible.

Getting them re-twisted REALLY helps the look and keeps them individual, if you dont they just mat up together and that's when they look nasty (IMO).

My friends as well as my sons look good (imo) because you can still see their scalp and each individual dread.

[enayes]

My son started growing dreads about 4 months ago. This was his 3rd attempt at growing them.

I wasn't very happy about it, but hey he's a grown man what can I do. However he came over the other day and they are starting to look really good now. They are about 8 inches long so far. He shampoos his hair everyday, with some dread shampoo he found. He doesn't put anything else in it, no wax or anything. His girlfriend re-twists them about once a month.

I have a girlfriend that started growing hers when she turned 50. She turned 55 on Sept 17 and they are as long as some of the pictures posted. She goes to the shop and gets her re-twisted once a month also.

I don't like people like lil Wayne who just lets them grow and look horrible.

Getting them re-twisted REALLY helps the look and keeps them individual, if you dont they just mat up together and that's when they look nasty (IMO).

My friends as well as my sons look good (imo) because you can still see their scalp and each individual dread.

It sounds like your son and girlfriend both had their hair sectioned off and backcombed into dreads. That is one way to get dreadlocks, but true dreads are grown not made. I want my hair to do whatever it wants to do, I don't like the sectioned look where you can tell their not natural. But to each his own, I hope to have natural locks one day.

[enayes]

http://www.dreadlocks.us/dreadlocks_pictures.jpg

[dnyk1337]

http://www.dreadlocks.us/dreadlocks_pictures.jpg

Those are not dreads. Those are just a mess. Ugly.

[mhg88]

http://www.dreadlocks.us/dreadlocks_pictures.jpg

That's disgusting. Dreads are nasty dude. Most hot girls don't like them, fyi.

[enayes]

That's disgusting. Dreads are nasty dude. Most hot girls don't like them, fyi.


Getting girls to like me is not my main concern.
We are who we choose to be.

[mhg88]

Getting girls to like me is not my main concern.
We are who we choose to be.

Alright. Just thought it would be something to consider before growing a rat's nest on your head. My buddy tried it and looked like a hippy stoner. He ended up shaving them off because they gave people the wrong impression, and they started itching like a bastard.

[Laker4Lyfe]

It sounds like your son and girlfriend both had their hair sectioned off and backcombed into dreads. That is one way to get dreadlocks, but true dreads are grown not made. I want my hair to do whatever it wants to do, I don't like the sectioned look where you can tell their not natural. But to each his own, I hope to have natural locks one day.

I don't understand what you mean by "natural"? Please explain that to me. Both of them appear to be very "natural" to me. I honestly don't believe that just not combing your hair is considered "dreads" but as you said to each his own.

What does "backcombed" mean?

[enayes]

I don't understand what you mean by "natural"? Please explain that to me. Both of them appear to be very "natural" to me. I honestly don't believe that just not combing your hair is considered "dreads" but as you said to each his own.

What does "backcombed" mean?


Everyone's hair would naturally knot and form dreadlocks over time if they just let it happen."Natural" dreadlocks are ones that you didn't really do anything to get them,this does NOT mean that you don't wash your hair and just let it look like crap though. CLEAN hair knots faster and your supposed to wash at least twice a week or more. All you do for natural dreads is never brush your hair or run your fingers through it and wash with a residue-free organic soap(like Dr.Bronners),thats it and you just let your hair form how it wants to without forcing the idea of dreads upon it.

Backcombing is when you MAKE your hair into dreadlocks. You section off the hair, usually in about 1inch by 1inch squares and then you backcomb the hair towards the scalp forcing it to knot up. If your hair is long enough it will look like dreads right after you do this but they do take time to mature.

But by doing this your completely taking away any chance of your hair having a unique natural look. Dreadlocks take time to grow and no products need to be used.

[enayes]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7d/Dreadlocked_rasta.jpg

[Zan Tabak]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjNpapbVmk0

"Grow your Dreadlocks..

[enayes]

http://home.dti.net/joly/Nandor_Tanczos.jpg

[big baller]

http://home.dti.net/joly/Nandor_Tanczos.jpg

ewwww...

[enayes]

We were meant to have dreadlocks.

[Phar]

I saw a guy/girl (couldn't tell) that had dreads the other day. It looked horrible. Guess they're not my thing.

[enayes]

I saw a guy/girl (couldn't tell) that had dreads the other day. It looked horrible. Guess they're not my thing.


they were probably backcombed and heavily waxed,hopefully next time you see some mature natural dreads,they are an amazing sight to behold :)

[enayes]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/54/107890950_cfcc3c94e9.jpg?v=0

[SHEED_ gangsta]

man with dreads it's hit or miss ther's no grey area either it looks dope as f*ck or nasty and whack. take your chances

[enayes]

man with dreads it's hit or miss ther's no grey area either it looks dope as f*ck or nasty and whack. take your chances

semi-agree

if you MAKE your hair into dreads its gonna be hit or miss
but if you GROW them you cant go wrong

[enayes]

Natural Dreadlocks

1. Throw away the comb
2. Wash with residue-free soap
3. Don't run your fingers through your hair
4. Time


That's all it takes, no matter what kind of hair you have. If you want, I think it helps to rub your head in circles a little/twist and wear a wool tam.

[Meticode]

This thread resurfaces on page one every other day some how.

[1000yearsofPAIN]

I live in an area with a crap load of rastas and jamaicans, and it only looks good on the badass types or the old geezers, if you're a tubby whitey I don't think dreads would be the best hairstyle for you.

[enayes]

I live in an area with a crap load of rastas and jamaicans, and it only looks good on the badass types or the old geezers, if you're a tubby whitey I don't think dreads would be the best hairstyle for you.


I'm a blonde haired,blue-eyed,athletic,laid-back,drug-free,alcohol-free, ultimate frisbee playing college baller. I'll be alright.

[enayes]

Depending on hair type it usually takes 9-12 months for it to lock up.

[Mastah_Rhymez]

I'm a blonde haired,blue-eyed,athletic,laid-back,drug-free,alcohol-free, ultimate frisbee playing college baller. I'll be alright.

You're interesting.

[enayes]

You're interesting.

Thanks :)

[WilliamPhiladelphiaSmith]

Thanks :)

hi enayes, i like it when people are really in-tune with nature. there was a stage in my adolescent where i was trying to be as natural as possible. taking showers every other day with herbal essence shampoo and using vinegar as soap. uh not eating any packaged or processed foods whatsoever. staying outside for quite a while. sleeping on the floor or the rooftop of my house and wearing really simple black clothing.

it actually did wonders for the personailty and soul. i commend u on ur journey for the dreadlocks. my hair sucks lol. nappy and mad voluminous

[enayes]

hi enayes, i like it when people are really in-tune with nature. there was a stage in my adolescent where i was trying to be as natural as possible. taking showers every other day with herbal essence shampoo and using vinegar as soap. uh not eating any packaged or processed foods whatsoever. staying outside for quite a while. sleeping on the floor or the rooftop of my house and wearing really simple black clothing.

it actually did wonders for the personailty and soul. i commend u on ur journey for the dreadlocks. my hair sucks lol. nappy and mad voluminous


Thanks man, I try to eat healthy too and I love being outside. But I don't take it too far. Hopefully I do end up with dreads one day, I appreciate the support.

[enayes]

For anyone who has dreads, please feel free to post your pic here.

[enayes]

My hair is starting to knot a little bit, but it is still really early.

[lilojmayo]

My hair is starting to knot a little bit, but it is still really early.

post a picture

you know if you wanted to do it faster all u have to do is buy snythetic dreadlocks, its pretty much a deadlock hairs extention weave thing, like what black girls use for they hair, but its like dreadlocks and you can get them as long as you want, but u prolly want to go to a hair dresser that does that type of stuff.

PS. about 80% of college and NFL players use synethic dreadlocks so its not uncommon just this year everybody started doing it and they were all as long as lil wayne and that takes literally like 5-10years to get dreadlocks that long not 5 months.

[enayes]

post a picture

you know if you wanted to do it faster all u have to do is buy snythetic dreadlocks, its pretty much a deadlock hairs extention weave thing, like what black girls use for they hair, but its like dreadlocks and you can get them as long as you want, but u prolly want to go to a hair dresser that does that type of stuff.

PS. about 80% of college and NFL players use synethic dreadlocks so its not uncommon just this year everybody started doing it and they were all as long as lil wayne and that takes literally like 5-10years to get dreadlocks that long not 5 months.


I would never even consider getting FAKE dreads, I am looking forward to the lifelong journey towards natural dreadlocks.

[enayes]

http://movies.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/bob_marley.jpg

[enayes]

http://goatmilk.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/10000bc-1.jpg

[enayes]

My hair is starting to knot up, but I think it just needs to grow a bit.

[enayes]

http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q456/MadjeMakko/collagecopy-1.jpg

[NastaMaverick]

damn.

[lilojmayo]

http://i351.photobucket.com/albums/q456/MadjeMakko/collagecopy-1.jpg

wow is that ur dreadlocks wow

[NastaMaverick]

Doe is feel gross?

[enayes]

Those are not my dreads. I was just posting them for you guys to see. I am currently trying to grow dreads naturally.

[enayes]

All hair wants to knot, why prevent it from doing what it wants to do?

[crisoner]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/equine_luva69/dreadvortex_001.jpg


I think anybody who isn't a Rasta or not of African decsent and has locks is fronting.

[enayes]

I think anybody who isn't a Rasta or not of African decsent and has locks is fronting.


That's a very ignorant comment. White people were the first to have dreadlocks. I'll admit that "making" your hair into dreads is "fronting", but if you just let nature take its course, what can be wrong with that?

[enayes]

Yes.

[XxNeXuSxX]

Dirty and unprofessional. Once my hair gets long I put it immediately into rows or shave it all.

[enayes]

Dirty and unprofessional. Once my hair gets long I put it immediately into rows or shave it all.


Natural dreadlocks are the cleanest form of hair.

[Bigg]

Natural dreadlocks are the cleanest form of hair.

no the hell they are not


and to be real t-like, they are not a form of hair, just hair allowed to grow in a certain pattern without grooming...

That's disgusting

[enayes]

no the hell they are not


and to be real t-like, they are not a form of hair, just hair allowed to grow in a certain pattern without grooming...

That's disgusting


People who put wax in their hair give dreads a bad name, they are clean, and you are supposed to wash them routinely.

[Bigg]

People who put wax in their hair give dreads a bad name, they are clean, and you are supposed to wash them routinely.
they still look dirty and unkempt as hell

[enayes]

they still look dirty and unkempt as hell

It's just our natural hair.

[Lebowsky]

It's just our natural hair.

So are you gonna let your fingernails grow long as well? That's the natural way.

[MTing]

So hows the dreads coming along?

[enayes]

So are you gonna let your fingernails grow long as well? That's the natural way.


I can't be ALL natural haha so I'll just stick with my hair for now

My hair needs to get a lot longer before it really starts to dread on its own, I've been going for about 2 months now, but my hair is only about 4 inches, when it gets around 6 things will start to happen. I'll keep you guys updated with pics in the coming months/years.

[enayes]

Dreadlocks, also called locks or dreads, are interlocked coils of hair which form by themselves, in all hair types, if the hair is allowed to grow naturally without grooming for a long period of time.

[enayes]

Dreadlocks, also called locks or dreads, are interlocked coils of hair which form by themselves, in all hair types, if the hair is allowed to grow naturally without grooming for a long period of time.

That is correct.

[Lamar Doom]

what's up with the photos man? i always check the last page of this thread when i see it and i'm not seeing any photos of you. give the people what they paid to see

[SHEED_ gangsta]

Dreadlocks, also called locks or dreads, are interlocked coils of hair which form by themselves, in all hair types, if the hair is allowed to grow naturally without grooming for a long period of time.


did you really have to confirm it being correct?

[enayes]

what's up with the photos man? i always check the last page of this thread when i see it and i'm not seeing any photos of you. give the people what they paid to see

I don't have dreadlocks yet, its gonna take a long time. I will have a photo posted in about 8-10 months.

[enayes]

did you really have to confirm it being correct?

I gave it a lot of thought, and I decided that it needed to be confirmed. It's more reliable when a third party backs it up.

[Lamar Doom]

I don't have dreadlocks yet, its gonna take a long time. I will have a photo posted in about 8-10 months.

you should be logging the growth process too... ch-ch-ch-chia post. seriously, people love linear time lines

this sh*t was huge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B26asyGKDo

[enayes]

Just letting everyone know, that I will be posting my first pic on March 14th. This is my birthday and will mark about 5 1/2 months of progress. I hope by this time I have something to show everyone.

[sandwiches]

I gave it a lot of thought, and I decided that it needed to be confirmed. It's more reliable when a third party backs it up.

respect on your journey by the way but....unless someone else is posting on your account answering your own questions, that's not third party haha.

[JEFFERSON MONEY]

Post a pic enayes!

[enayes]

Soon...on the 14th.

[gibbo3000]

This thread is really funny

but anyway, I had dreads for 5-6 months a little while ago, I didn't have time to "grow"them, so I got them back combed, cost me $300 and 3 hours of people pulling my hair
I was glad I did it and would have kept them for longer, but I had to start work

[enayes]

here's a few pics guys, keep in mind that my hair was really short when I started about 5 months ago(2-3 inches)it's about 6 inches right now. I expect to see a lot more progress in the coming months...

http://i39.tinypic.com/v9r3k.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/m387t.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/dnkflt.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/2wq9yy0.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/67qty9.jpg

[LJJ]

I only came in this thread because I really wanted to say: "Natty Dreads, mon"

But you are not there yet. :lol

[enayes]

I only came in this thread because I really wanted to say: "Natty Dreads, mon"

But you are not there yet. :lol

I know, but I also knew that natural dreads take a long time to form. At least 1-2 years for them to look "good". Most dreads you see out in public are backcombed-waxy messes that get cut off in 6 months

My locks will be the real thing.

[Lamar Doom]

Update Photos

[enayes]

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs001.snc1/4394_1175236499085_1173251162_30495624_6460049_n.j pg

I shaved my head. Sorry guys, it was just time for a change, might go for it again in the future. Were on our way up Gothics in this picture, #10 highest peak in NY.

[B-Low]

lol your girl made you cut it didnt she :D

[enayes]

lol your girl made you cut it didnt she :D

she nudged me a little bit, but she really didn't care about my hair. My parents and grandma were worse tho, I honestly just felt like cutting it, short hair feels so nice in the summer.

[Bean]

:roll:

[AtticusPigeon11]

yay enayes!

[simcjt]

I read all 8 pages to feel bamboozled .....

[enayes]

I have decided to start my journey once again. I will update in 6 months.
http://i48.tinypic.com/jr8ec8.jpg
(not me)

[halffttime]

i'm actually seriously considering growing dreadlocks.. i have thought about it in the last 4-5 months already but i kept cutting it cause i always got annoyed when my hair reached a certain length and it be such a hassle drying it in the morning..

questions:
- natural vs. beeswax method, give me the pros and cons
- how long does it have to be until i can do it?
- how much work and effor is there in maintaining it? (especially new growth)
- what kinda dreads did you get? thick ones or rupaul looking ones?
- do you find people treat you differently or look at you differently with dreads lol?

[thejumpa]

I grew my shit out to about 3 inches and was about to lock it up but got tired and shaved it off. Now my hair is about an inch long and I'm waiting for it to grow a bit and then try again. I found a couple cats at school here in LA that can help me so I just gotta wait....

[enayes]

i'm actually seriously considering growing dreadlocks.. i have thought about it in the last 4-5 months already but i kept cutting it cause i always got annoyed when my hair reached a certain length and it be such a hassle drying it in the morning..

questions:
- natural vs. beeswax method, give me the pros and cons
- how long does it have to be until i can do it?
- how much work and effor is there in maintaining it? (especially new growth)
- what kinda dreads did you get? thick ones or rupaul looking ones?
- do you find people treat you differently or look at you differently with dreads lol?

I need to know if your black or white first and then I'll do my best to answer your questions. The hair types are very different.

[Rameek]

Just disregard the stupid ass poses! They are pretty g@y!

I did mine naturally although i have fine hair. It took longer to start locking than most black people. Because I let them grow naturally yes I was ridiculed by people. Its a humbling process. You learn character, strong self esteem, and confidence as you let it grow natural. I didnt use beeswax but I used aloe plants in my hair. People did treat me differently though the average civilian were pains in the arse but I was with people in my inner circle that it was ok. Considering I was heavy into neo-soul what people call it these days those are the women I liked so it was fine for me socially. Most civilian american women though I wasnt getting love from but again non-americans and neo-soul women was all I dated so it wasnt that bad for me.

very early and notty dread look i let them grow together how they ever they were going to grow

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs394.snc3/24002_369612215280_741250280_5449656_7756623_n.jpg

a few years later i separated them i had too many growing together 3 or 4 links together at the end but a huge base

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs228.snc1/7517_154416455831_525640831_3521006_4360602_n.jpg

Then I decided to let them grow together but more groomed
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs434.ash1/24002_369612210280_741250280_5449655_3253008_n.jpg

Then I decided to separate them somewhat
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs177.snc3/20465_367624780280_741250280_5439497_2670721_n.jpg

[Rameek]

People always assumed I was in a music band... that was the biggest thing. People would walk up to me and ask me stuff like that or where could they get the sticky green from. :roll: :applause: :roll:

[OhNoTimNoSho]

People always assumed I was in a music band... that was the biggest thing. People would walk up to me and ask me stuff like that or where could they get the sticky green from. :roll: :applause: :roll:
lol does that offend you? I'd always feel bad suggesting that a person looks like they smoke when they don't.

[enayes]

sick dreads rameek, congrats on sticking with it and not giving up :applause:

[playtetris]

People always assumed I was in a music band... that was the biggest thing.

hahaha
where's erykah badu at? :oldlol:

[enayes]

Here is a picture taken just now, my hair is pretty short so its gonna be awhile. Buckle up guys.
http://i50.tinypic.com/fuoih.jpg

[IcanzIIravor]

I call my journey natural laziness. It's been more than a year since I've cut my hair.

[enayes]

pics

[Bosnian Sajo]

If you have straight hair is it impossible to grow dreads?

[Rameek]

lol does that offend you? I'd always feel bad suggesting that a person looks like they smoke when they don't.
It did annoy me for a while but it comes with the territory but during the time I was a big supporter of the sticky stuff:bowdown:


hahaha
where's erykah badu at? :oldlol:
exactly...


I cut my hair off New Years 2000... It was pretty long. Actually I dont even think I had a beard or mustache since then.... :pimp:

When you make a decision to grow your hair i definitely think you have to do what is best for you and your life style.
I am a man of mathematics and righteousness so it was a journey that I needed to go through. That might not be for everyone but I think as a person you will grow. My family and people I knew gave me the business because of it but I grew from it. I understood how to stand on my square and be my man do what I like no matter how many people disliked it or wasnt popular. I was that anyway for the most part but after that experience I do what I like and wear what I like.

[IcanzIIravor]

There is one in the picture thread from November when I went to Australia. I'll see if I can take more this week. Doubt I'll keep letting it grow out much past this year as I'm leaving this place come November.

[enayes]

If you have straight hair is it impossible to grow dreads?


YES

[artex]

That's a very ignorant comment. White people were the first to have dreadlocks. I'll admit that "making" your hair into dreads is "fronting", but if you just let nature take its course, what can be wrong with that?

egyptians and other north africans/indians who worship shiva started growing dreads before anyone else

[enayes]

egyptians and other north africans/indians who worship shiva started growing dreads before anyone else


The first humans had dreadlocks, were talking cavemen.

[thejumpa]

YES

Wrong. A good friend of mine has super straight hair (white girl), and her locks look better than a lot of island cats I know. It's harder than having African hair, but it is far from impossible. Besides, don't you have straight hair?

[enayes]

Wrong. A good friend of mine has super straight hair (white girl), and her locks look better than a lot of island cats I know. It's harder than having African hair, but it is far from impossible. Besides, don't you have straight hair?

My bad, I misread his post, I thought he said is it possible not impossible. And yea my hair is pretty straight but starts to get curly as I let it grow.

[thejumpa]

My bad, I misread his post, I thought he said is it possible not impossible. And yea my hair is pretty straight but starts to get curly as I let it grow.

No worries....good luck on your locks. Let em grow and don't let your female make you cut them!

[enayes]

Here's some info from another forum I go on, this info is from poster "natural philosophy" :

What is a dreadlock?

dreadlocks are ropes of matted hair.

nearly every culture has had dreadlocks from the beginning of time including egyptians, celts, chinese, native americans, africans, etc. many religions have certain codes concerning dreadlocks. for example, savite hindus worship a god who has dreadlocks. sadhus separate themselves from vanity and one way of doing this is through neglecting their hair, thus producing dreadlocks. nazerite jews (and sometimes christians) make a vow not to cut their hair as described in leviticus. some interpret this as neglecting the hair also, since rejection of vanity (like the hindus) is the reason for this vow. some other groups include rastas, coptic christians, some buddhists, etc. this is a really interesting subject and i would suggest a google search if you want to know more.

how do i get them?

dreadlocks aren't something you can get in a day. the only thing that will create dreadlocks is TIME. in the words of john holt, 'time is the master'. there are a few methods with which to go about growing dreadlocks.


methods and what to expect

neglect

the neglect method generally consists of washing the hair and ripping it into sections. hair will mat on its own given time. this method usually takes the longest but creates the most unique types of dreads. expect random shapes and sizes, crazy looking kinky loopy things, and a bird's nest on your head for a few months.

it usually takes a few months before your uncombed hair starts to actually look like dreadlocks. it took me about 8 months before they sectioned themselves out and at least 16 months for them to fully 'lock'. it is different for everyone, though. for some with bone straight it could take longer than those with kinky hair. this also depends on your level of activity and whether you wear a hat or not and how you sleep and how you towel-dry your hair and a bunch of different factors. eventually, however, all hair will lock on its own.

it is important to keep your hair clean, as greasy hair doesn't hold knots well.

those with especially kinky hair might end up with a huge ball of matt if they don't rip the sections apart, while others barely have to rip at all (i have ringlets, so they kind of sectioned themselves- i had to rip a few times when they started to get too big and pull on my scalp).

this method is sometimes called 'natural'. the description 'natural' does not do it justice as many consider backcombing to be a natural method. neglect is the best way of describing the method to avoid confusion.

backcombing

backcombing is probably the most popular method. this involves sectioning the hair and combing it towards the scalp with a fine toothed comb. usually this takes a few hours and is painful for some people. it is easier to have a friend do it, but can be done alone with a mirror and some patience. some choose to backcomb very tightly, others choose to loosely comb the hair into sections.

this method creates puffy balls of hair that eventually tame down after a few washings and tighten up to create dreadlocks. with this method, sometimes the knots created by backcombing have to 'fall out' or undo themselves before locking back up. this usually happens in the first three months and can be pretty upsetting to those who are concerned with how 'tight' the dreadlocks look. usually with this method, a real matted appearance starts to take hold from 6 to 8 months and are usually 'locked' from 12 to 18 months. this is just an estimate, though, and doesn't apply to all hair types.

tenshi's backcombing tutorial:
Basically, take the section of hair hold it taught about 3 or 4 inches from your scalp. Then take a flea comb or any comb that won't break after extended use with closely spaced teeth and comb the hair towards the scalp. Slowly relax your grip each time you comb until you feel one or two hairs slip and get pushed down, that's when you know you've found your grip.
Then just keep on, moving your hand closer to the tip each time, maintaining that 3 or 4 inches from the part that's tangled. When you get to the tip go back over it from the bottom again pressing the hair tighter against the scalp. When you finish, hold the tip and rub it against your palm in a circular motion to get some tangles in it too. Palm roll the whole damned thing and I guarantee it won't "fall out". The main things are A. don't let too much hair slip each time B. make sure to hold it taught while you're doing it (this is the main thing) and C. make sure its packed down tight. Do that and you won't need rubber bands or a stocking in the shower and they won't come out.

braid

this is a method i've only seen once or twice. this is very simple. if you braid the hair and then leave it alone, the new growth will come out dreaded and some parts of the braids may even lock themselves. after a few years it still looks like half dread, half braids, though. if you decide to try this method, post pics and your experiences, as it is probably the least used method.

twist

this is the easiest way to lock afro and super kinky hair types. twists take a bit of maintenance but once they start to lock, only require ripping to prevent massive congos. its simple. just section and twist.

twist n’ rip

although there is no 'official' definition of twist and rip dreads that i have seen, it usually consists of twisting or rubbing the hair with either the hands or some sort of material (wool is usually used), grabbing the tip, dividing it into two sections and pulling them apart to create a knot near the root. some choose to backcomb the root first, while others prefer to rub their entire head with some wool cloth before sectioning and ripping. sometimes this is done in the shower before letting the hair dry and ripping it then.

this seems to be a pretty effective method for starting the locks. faster than backcombing it seems. there is some disagreement on whether or not this method is better than backcombing. in my experience, dready timelines show progress is faster and more 'controlled' than with backcombing and you usually get to skip that puff ball stage.

crochet

the crochet method is a combination of backcombing and using a tiny crochet hook to gather the hairs together. usually this method is done by loosely backcombing a section then rapidly poking a tiny crochet hook in and out of the section at every angle. this is the most abrasive method and definately causes damage to the hair follicles. some people say it causes breakage months and years down the road. others say it is fine.

this method creates instantly neat, clean looking sections. this is probably the neatest method, but at the price of doing extra damage to the hair. if you want to know more about it, do a google search or look through the forum. the jury is still out on this method and many disagree on whether it is helpful or harmful.

combination

some people use a combination of these methods. experiment and post your results as well as pictures. let the entire dread community learn from your success and failure with these methods (or create your own).

TIME

this is the MOST important factor in dreadlocks. they aren't an instant thing. NO, your freshly backcombed sections aren't dreadlocks yet. NO, your two week neglect sections aren't dreadlocks yet. with any method, it takes months and years to form fully mature dreadlocks. there is no easy way to go about having dreadlocks. like i said before, TIME is the master.



how do i take care of them?

wash

dirty, greasy hair won't hold knots. washing your hair regularly is strongly suggested. there are a differing opinions on how to wash your hair, though.

baking soda

some people use baking soda because it leaves the hair and scalp feeling clean and tingly. residue-free is the way to go when you have dreadlocks and this seems to be one of the best way to keep your locks residue-free.

glycerin soap

glycerin soap is another good way to reduce the residue left in your hair after washing. keep in mind, however, that there are two types of glycerin soaps, animal fat and vegetable. vegetable glyerin usually has a lathering agent called Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate. these guys are chemical derivatives of coconut oil and often labeled as a 'natural' ingredient, or as simply coconut oils. SLS is bad for dreads as it is residuous and high amounts have shown to cause birth defects in lab animals. not that most people would be drenching their bodies and ovaries in SLS, but most dreadheads agree that it's best to stay away from SLS altogether.

Dr. Bronner’s

probably the most popular shampoo. Dr. Bronner's all-one natural hemp soap/shampoo smells good, does the job, and doesn't have all those chemicals found in most commercial soaps. all around favorite for dreadheads. can be found in most health food stores.

some find that Dr. B's leaves their hair sticky feeling. i have used Dr. B's for years, and haven't had much problems. i use the water method (described below) now because Dr. B's IS still a shampoo and does strip natural oils from the hair. i use the water method because i can go longer without my hair getting greasy.

water

a controversial method. some consider hair 'unwashed' if no shampoo is used, especially in the vanilla (straight haired) world. some dreadheads don't use soaps or shampoos at all and simply use water to wash their dreads with. this is the method i use most of the time. i only wash my hair with shampoo every few months and use water the rest of the time. i rinse my scalp for a few minutes, then scrub my scalp with my hands under running water, then rinse again. this is something you have to acclimate your hair to. ill have more info on weaning your hair off of chemical shampoos later in this post.

ACV cleanse

apple cider vinegar neutralizes the alkali build-up on the scalp and roots, helps to loosen flakey dandruff coming from the scalp, and also helps some people with excessive itching.

some people use straight ACV and others find that the tingling feeling is too intense and sometimes burns the scalp. others dilute it 2/1 (ACV/water) or 1/1. the easist way to do this is to dip the dreads and scalp in ACV and wrap with a towel turban style for a few minutes (10-20) and then rinsing for at least 5 minutes.

some people with mature dreads report dark residue coming from their locks when they do this. this is a good thing, as it eats away at residue that is trapped in the hair. it's good to do this once every two weeks or once a month and can be used as a shampoo replacement.

some people think this stuff smells rank but the smell goes away after rinsing.

[enayes]

http://i47.tinypic.com/j8ktw7.jpg

[enayes]

I started washing with bronner's on 3/2/10. So I will mark that as my start date. I will be back to post updates in the future.

[enayes]

6/13/10 is the new start date for my locks. I switched over to regular shampoo for awhile but went back to bronner's today.

[Maize'N'Blue]

Damian Marley has some nice dreads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW4E7pwAkH8

[TonyJones]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/equine_luva69/dreadvortex_001.jpg

Wouldn't that suck if a bird came by and started to poop on all f them? What if a wild dog got loose and was headed their way?

Either way they would be screwed because they are all tied up. I bet it took 10 minutes for them all to get out of that mess.

[enayes]

I cut my hair again.

[Kobe8]

How long does it take for natural dreads to start to form???


Tryna play it off?

get real noob.

[ImmortalD24]

I cut my hair again.
Interesting.. So did you enjoy the experience in having dreadlocks? How long did you grow your locks? and why did you decide to cut it?

http://www.dreadlocks.us/dreadlocks_pictures.jpg
Damn..

This chick looks like the some chick I went to night school with a few years back.. she also had dreadlocks.. O__o

[zay_24]

i think my hair looks better, healthier, pulls more ho'z etc...

http://i54.tinypic.com/2coo581.jpg

[RUCKER]

i think my hair looks better, healthier, pulls more ho'z etc...

http://i54.tinypic.com/2coo581.jpg


What's up with your cross colors bro?

I didn't know people still turn their shorts into baggy ass pants anymore. Kind of like how those lil kids would turn their big ass 5XL white tee's into dresses.

I don't know, I might be out of the loop. But that ish is still in? Btw, sagging originated in prison for inmates who wanted to get raped. It was their code for letting Tyrone know they're butts tight again, and they're ready.

[ImmortalD24]

i think my hair looks better, healthier, pulls more ho'z etc...

http://i54.tinypic.com/2coo581.jpg
Long jean-shorts is played out homie. and pull your pants up.

[zay_24]

So let me guess. U fakkis wear skinny jeans ?
Lol how does it feel to kno dhat u got to follow trends just to be cool meanwhile I could have baggy ass jeans from 2002 n still pull dese ho'z. Wat does dhat say about y'all neggas game?

[RUCKER]

So let me guess. U fakkis wear skinny jeans ?
Lol how does it feel to kno dhat u got to follow trends just to be cool meanwhile I could have baggy ass jeans from 2002 n still pull dese ho'z. Wat does dhat say about y'all neggas game?

Yo man that's good son. That's you, that's your style. Nobody is telling you to change. Keep stylin on your haters mane. I don't rock tight jeans though breh, they're comfortable loose fit jeans, but not baggy as all hell, and I don't sag in them to make them even more baggy. If I want baggy shorts I rock my baller shorts.

Also, please don't act like you're over here pulling dimes homeboy. You don't have to impress anyone on the internet, don't feel like you got to stick up for yours. I made an assessment, that wearing baggy jeans is one thing, but going off and sagging in them is a whole nother. As if they weren't baggy enough.

I give you props for the simple fact that you actually have the balls to post your own pic and not have any shame in doing so. Can't say the same thing with most other people up here, for fear they might get they biatch ass roasted. So you get my respect in that respect, regardless of how retarded your gear game is.

[zay_24]

Yo man that's good son. That's you, that's your style. Nobody is telling you to change. Keep stylin on your haters mane. I don't rock tight jeans though breh, they're comfortable loose fit jeans, but not baggy as all hell, and I don't sag in them to make them even more baggy. If I want baggy shorts I rock my baller shorts.

Also, please don't act like you're over here pulling dimes homeboy. You don't have to impress anyone on the internet, don't feel like you got to stick up for yours. I made an assessment, that wearing baggy jeans is one thing, but going off and sagging in them is a whole nother. As if they weren't baggy enough.

I give you props for the simple fact that you actually have the balls to post your own pic and not have any shame in doing so. Can't say the same thing with most other people up here, for fear they might get they biatch ass roasted. So you get my respect in that respect, regardless of how retarded your gear game is.Respect.
I kno da jeans u talkin about. Just not my style. Plus unlike most ppl, I'll rock a pair of expensive black dickies just like they some 150$ jeans.
Lol as far as gurls, I user to pull alot but now I'm taken n faithful

my gurls wasn't really dimes. They was thick wit an above average face

[enayes]

I enjoyed the process of trying to grow them. I never had a full head of locks, only a couple here and there. I decided to cut because I wanted a change, it's just hair and I felt like going back to short.

[Done_And_Done]

I've personally always thought dreads were pretty dope and at one point of time contemplated growing some out but I didn't for a few reasons...

1.) I was in the process of starting up a business & didn't think it would be appropriate from a professional standpoint...

2.) My hair length at that point of time was preeeetty short and I sorta dreaded the slow paced growing process, no pun intended ...

3.) Sports... Dreads & sports have never occurred to me as a wise combination. I'm an avid hockey player and figured it would conflict with my helmet comfort. Doesn't help that I sweat more excessively then an obese hooker.

Every time I see Beckerman play in the MLS i feel dirty just watching him

[enayes]

http://www.vagabondjourney.com/2008-1/08-2230-long-dreadlock-costa-rica.jpg

[enayes]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/109/259514275_1a0d89c582.jpg

[Go Getter]

They look so messy and nasty on people with straight hair.

[InspiredLebowski]

Dreads ****ing disgust me. This isn't the Ice Age, if you can't cut it at least wash your damn hair. I'm sure you can find the time between your visits to Starbucks and drum circles.

[Go Getter]

Dreads ****ing disgust me. This isn't the Ice Age, if you can't cut it at least wash your damn hair. I'm sure you can find the time between your visits to Starbucks and drum circles.
I think people with straight hair tend to wash their dreads less than people with tight curls for fear of the locks loosening.

I saw Kyle Beckerman at a downtown Sev last month and his locks werent bad, but they look very very messy.

[Draz]

Gross makes me wanna throw up

[dunksby]

Dreads ****ing disgust me. This isn't the Ice Age, if you can't cut it at least wash your damn hair. I'm sure you can find the time between your visits to Starbucks and drum circles.
Word, whenever I see someone with dreadlocks I make sure I don't go near that abomination.

[CelticBaller]

fvcking hippie, thats so fvckin disgusting

[enayes]

I'm starting the journey again. Wish me luck.

[Pacers4ever]

I'm starting the journey again. Wish me luck.
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[bmulls]

Disgusting. So much effort to look like a nasty hipster phagg0t. There is a douche bag white guy at my gym with dreads. He does yoga and wears those phaggy toe shoes. I would kick his ass but I don't want to touch him.

[IamRAMBO24]

Yup.

Dreads were first invented when a caveman had trouble dragging his wife by the hair; he then came up with the idea to tie it into a rope since a rope was a new invention and something they used to drag the Mammoths and sh*t. It did wonders for their culture and lifestyle. Great to see you carrying on this precious tradition in the modern century.

[enayes]

I thought everyone might want an update on my dreads, so here it is:

I don't have them.

Pics to follow.

[ROCSteady]

Wtf man. Is something wrong with you?

[Dictator]

If you're white, don't get dreads.

[kenuffff]

dreadlocks on white people is racist, btw.

[enayes]

If you're white, don't get dreads.

Tell that to the guy in my original post. His dreads are the sickest I've seen.

[OhNoTimNoSho]

I look at chicks with dreadlocks as societal failures.

Men too actually.

[Go Getter]

Some of those aren't dreads man:oldlol:

If you hair is still in stringy single strands you are not dreaded up.

Lol@growing dreads naturally.

The key to having dreads is nappy hair which is why I don't understand why people with straight hair try dreads it looks really bad in most cases.

[CeltsGarlic]

I thought everyone might want an update on my dreads, so here it is:

I don't have them.

Pics to follow.

And I will post pics of Lambos I dont have. what the heck is wrong with you?

[enayes]

Some of those aren't dreads man:oldlol:

If you hair is still in stringy single strands you are not dreaded up.

Lol@growing dreads naturally.

The key to having dreads is nappy hair which is why I don't understand why people with straight hair try dreads it looks really bad in most cases.

ALL hair knots up on it's own. Even straight hair, it just takes longer. If you have long hair and you don't brush it, knots form and eventually turn into dreads. Some people stay on top of separating them, which leads to cleaner, neater locks. Some people just let it go and have a messier look.

Natural is the way to go. You can't "create" dreads, you grow them.

[Go Getter]

Yeah whatever man. Dreads work naturally with naturally natty nappy hair. white people have to TRY and make it clump together which is why you think "Natural dreads" is a big thing.

[enayes]

Yeah whatever man. Dreads work naturally with naturally natty nappy hair. white people have to TRY and make it clump together which is why you think "Natural dreads" is a big thing.

This is incorrect.

Nappy hair knots up almost instantly, as it is already knotted. You got that part right.

White people do not have to "try" or "do" anything to grow dreads. It just takes time.

Many white people DO try and create dreads but they can be grown completely naturally.

[Go Getter]

This is incorrect.

Nappy hair knots up almost instantly, as it is already knotted. You got that part right.

White people do not have to "try" or "do" anything to grow dreads. It just takes time.

Many white people DO try and create dreads but they can be grown completely naturally.
Keep telling yourself that. When whites just "do nothing" to create the dreadlock action it looks silly and isn't technically dreaded in my book.

And Im' speaking of the binding action of nappy hair. All you have to do it twist it to help it along the way and it dreads naturally. The whole concept of dreads is natural which is why the title to this thread is misleading.

[enayes]

Keep telling yourself that. When whites just "do nothing" to create the dreadlock action it looks silly and isn't technically dreaded in my book.

And Im' speaking of the binding action of nappy hair. All you have to do it twist it to help it along the way and it dreads naturally. The whole concept of dreads is natural which is why the title to this thread is misleading.


You can't argue with fact. All hair knots up, therefore becoming dreads.

[Styles p]

rasta i saw while in st.lucia
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/veltape/-1_zps6d149460.png

[enayes]

His hair has to way over 40 pounds, that's crazy.

[Styles p]

His hair has to way over 40 pounds, that's crazy.
dreadication, and that longest one looks like it's folded up or it would probably be dragging on the ground.