March 2012
132 posts
1 tag
casaroni asked: just wanted to say thanks a bunch for all the information you have posted on here about dreads and dread care... it has helped me a bunch! I just finished my entire head (daaaang my arms hurt...) and am already in love with them even though they are scary in a Scar from the Lion King kind of way.... :) <3
3 tags
Anonymous asked: do you think it's bad to wash my hair every day? I have super bad OCD and my skin gets scarily oily... I can't handle not showering every day.
busy-dying asked: what are some ways of getting rid of dandruff? because apple cider vinegar doesn't seem to be helping me. thank-you in advance
4 tags
happily-inane asked: iv had my two dreads, for just uh, 3 months maybe, and theyv been gettin sexy tight, but, theyv also gotten insanely shorter, and much much fatter xD, im kinda worried, first i ignored it, cuz i expected it to happen, but, will it ever stop? they keep getting shorter and thicker? can i avoid it? i wanted to get the bottom half of my head dreaded, but i dont want really short dreads :/ so its makin...
Anonymous asked: hello i just began my dreads like an hour ago and there are only a few mixed in with soft un-dreaded hair; there wiry and the stick out so based on the things I've read on this blog there doing well i palm rolled them a little and now i can't way to sit back and watch the magic thank you so much for giving my the confidence and knowledge to do this <3 <3
February 2012
162 posts
4 tags
diglove asked: is palm rolling necessary?
irishewwie asked: I actually have some pretty flat dreads. But the thing is it's only at the ends. :) As new growth comes in it's gets that pretty "cord/rope" look to it. So a bit of flatness shouldn't be horrible. Just give it some palm rolling. At least that's with my experience.
Anonymous asked: what do i do if i feel my dreads getting flat?
4 tags
etc-x-etcetera asked: I went into a hair salon, and I told them I was going to be getting dreadlocks and that I needed to buy a residue free shampoo. They gave me a clarifying shampoo called B&B Sunday. Have you heard of it before, and will it work for dreadlocks? They said it wasn't a shampoo to use daily since it dries out your hair.
agranolachild asked: hello there! i have a quick question, i have partially dreaded hair and i have seven dreads that are a month old; they do have beads in them but since i put the beads in my dreads (if that even matters or is just a coincident) are all lumpy, is there any way i can fix this?
4 tags
ifyoustaywithmeiwontmind asked: what are some tips on dreading your roots for fine loose curl hair?
4 tags
Anonymous asked: So I just started my dreads about 3 weeks ago, and they didn't turn out as long as I expected they would, so I'm looking to make extensions, but I don't know If I could put them in now, or would I have to wait a while until they mature abit?
5 tags
4 tags
Anonymous asked: how in hell can you keep your dreads without loose hair? i mean that i have these self separated hairs. i have furry locks why god why? any tips. i love your hair and your body oh gosh <3
4 tags
Anonymous asked: I don't understand my dreads D: the sides of my head are shaved and i still have a fringe but I have about 30 dreads like, in the midde but I still think it looks like theres, not enough if you know what I mean? xD if I don't tie them up they look silly (to me) just wondering if it's because theyre new or something.. Ignore me if I just sound stupid haha
4 tags
Anonymous asked: Is there anyway to make your dreads lay down faster? I have two right above my ears that when Im not wearing a bandana I look like I have Yoda ears. Their only about a week old, so are they still just getting used to the backcombing?
5 tags
6 tags
Anonymous asked: hi! I'm just wondering, when dreads lock up and shrink, do they typically get shorter or thinner? I love the thickness of mine at the moment (i've had them in for a week) and I would love for them to stay that thick after locking up and don't care at all if they get shorter. thank you!
4 tags
Anonymous asked: Would you recommend doing a deep cleanse after going to the beach? I'm not sure if I should just shower normally and wash my hair with shampoo or if I should be more cautious. Thank you!
Anonymous asked: What's your opinion on fake dreads? (Love the blog :3)
battery-aciid asked: I've wanted to dread my hair for ages, but I don't think that it's long enough. It's just past my shoulders, and I know that dreading makes your hair quite short, if I did dread my hair, how long would it be? Thank you!
sparkleweed asked: Ooooh I love this blog! And I find it so useful/informative :]
3 tags
4 tags
3 tags
2 tags
4 tags
Anonymous asked: I was thinking of maybe just doing one or two dreads in my hair, how would this effect the rest of my hair? Love this blog <3
4 tags
huffsterrr asked: Hi! First off I love this blog :] I was wanting to dread my hair, but I have perfectly, poker straight hair and have been told it'll be impossible for me to have dreads. Is this true? And if not, what do you suggest is the best course of action for me to start?
1 tag
Anonymous asked: For the last person talking about shampoo, I would just like to recommend Castile soap, its cheap, you can buy it in bulk and it doesnt leave as much residue as heavily perfumed chemical ridden shampoo.
4 tags
brittanykate asked: Im planning on starting my dreads in the next few days, and I've found your blog to be the most helpful thing on the internet :) However I have a question about after I wash them. I know your supposed to make sure they dry completely, but even now with my hair normal its so darn thick it takes hours to dry. So would it be ok to dry my future dreads with a hair dryer on the lowest setting to...
3 tags
beckyangelix asked: I've been going through your washing tags, and I couldn't find a complete explanation of this anywhere. What do you mean when you say that DreadHead HQ shampoo is not residue-free? Do you mean that it would leave as much residue as any random shampoo like Herbal Essences/L'Oreal, etc...? If so, why do they try to say that their's is residue-free, and how do they get by saying...
5 tags
irishewwie asked: So I dyed the dreads. (Woot for Lish's great instructions. :) ) But I'm having a problem! I rinsed and rinsed that night till it ran clear. Took an actual shower the next day and washed the dreads with Drama Clean. And there was still color coming out. >.< So I rinsed and rinsed till it ran clear again. But it had run clear the night before. :/ So is this normal to keep getting...
3 tags
erebusmoroschaos asked: Great, thanks. Also, some roots of 5 dreads of mine have "clogged" together, and I felt like using a crochet hook but as I've read it's bad, what should I do to separate my roots? This bunch looks really bad and hurts because if I pull one dread, all the other ones follow along.
4 tags
erebusmoroschaos asked: Hey, I wanted to know what you have to say about putting dreads in salt-water. The sea and such, I don't know if someone has asked something of the like, but is it good or bad for the dreads? I have five whole months of beach awaiting for me in two month's time, and I didn't want to go without my lovely sea bathing, haha :b
4 tags
jackwhitestummy-deactivated2012 asked: How long should I wait to put sea salt spray in my hair?
5 tags
baphometayin asked: My dreadlocks are 10 months old. I exercise a lot so I wash them every other day. Is that too much?
4 tags
jayspeakswords asked: So I've been tossing around the idea of getting dreads. I love the style and stuff, but every time I say that I want dreads in front of other people the first thing out of their mouths is "omg dreads are so dirty" when I defend dreads they call me stupid. Like I don't know what I'm talking about. I tell them that you can was dreads just like regular hair, but they...
4 tags
erinmarieboo asked: How do you get hairs that are completely loose from the dread back into the dread?
bekahiseggs asked: hay i love your blog its so helpful to people and i find it informitive at times even tho ive had dreads for years. lol i just was wondering if i could put out a word? i guess? that if anyone out there in knotty love world wants help starting dreads id gladly help them for free! i love doing it and if started several of my friends as well as my two year old babies. you can find me on my tumblr. ...
4 tags
1 tag
Anonymous asked: I have a TnR dread with a 1 1/2 inch squared root section. It's a little smaller than a pencil, and I was wondering if it will fatten up? Is the root section too big? I'm so unsure about it because I have such thin hair and if they're all that size I may only end up with 20 dreads or less.
5 tags
4 tags
curiouswayfarer asked: You have dreads yourself right? How do you get on work-wise? here i find people are very judgmental, much of my family do not believe i will be able to have a career if i continue dreading. x
4 tags
Anonymous asked: I just want to thank you for this blog. I just found it right before I was going to buy the knotty boy starter kit, and attack my hair with wax. x
5 tags
ad-alta asked: hi i really want dreads but all my friends don't like the idea but i remind myself to do what i want to but i feel like i'll be rejected by everyone ugh what is your opinion
3 tags
Anonymous asked: where can i buy beads to put on my dreads and how do you put them on?
3 tags
