Natural Dreadlocks

[QUOTE=XxNeXuSxX][B]Dirty[/B] and unprofessional. Once my hair gets long I put it immediately into rows or shave it all.[/QUOTE]


Natural dreadlocks are the cleanest form of hair.

[QUOTE=enayes]Natural dreadlocks are the cleanest form of hair.[/QUOTE]

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

[QUOTE=Bigg]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[/QUOTE]


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

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

[QUOTE=Bigg]they still look dirty and unkempt as hell[/QUOTE]

It's just our natural hair.

[QUOTE=enayes]It's just our natural hair.[/QUOTE]

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

So hows the dreads coming along?

[QUOTE=Lebowsky]So are you gonna let your fingernails grow long as well? That's the natural way.[/QUOTE]


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.

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.

[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]

That is correct.

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

[QUOTE=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.[/QUOTE]


did you really have to confirm it being correct?

[QUOTE=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[/QUOTE]

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

[QUOTE=SHEED_ gangsta]did you really have to confirm it being correct?[/QUOTE]

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.

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

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

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

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.

[QUOTE=enayes]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.[/QUOTE]

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.

Post a pic enayes!

Soon...on the 14th.

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

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...

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

But you are not there yet. :lol

[QUOTE=LJJ]I only came in this thread because I really wanted to say: "Natty Dreads, mon"

But you are not there yet. :lol[/QUOTE]

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.

Update Photos

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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.

lol your girl made you cut it didnt she :D

[QUOTE=B-Low]lol your girl made you cut it didnt she :D[/QUOTE]

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.

:roll:

yay enayes!

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

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

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 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....

[QUOTE=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?[/QUOTE]

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.

[B][COLOR="Navy"]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[/COLOR][/B]

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[B][COLOR="Navy"]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[/COLOR][/B]

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Then I decided to let them grow together but more groomed
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Then I decided to separate them somewhat
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[B][COLOR="Navy"]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: [/COLOR][/B]

[QUOTE=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 [B]where could they get the sticky green from[/B]. :roll: :applause: :roll: [/QUOTE]
lol does that offend you? I'd always feel bad suggesting that a person looks like they smoke when they don't.

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

[QUOTE=Rameek][B][COLOR="Navy"]People always assumed I was in a music band... that was the biggest thing. [/COLOR][/B][/QUOTE]

hahaha
where's erykah badu at? :oldlol:

Here is a picture taken just now, my hair is pretty short so its gonna be awhile. Buckle up guys.
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