sellardoor: so this is should be in the “ask” section, but i wanted to attach a photo. 

My dreads are almost two months old and they’re holding up wonderfully, they’re taking shape, doing what they need to do but i have one concern…the dreads on the back of my head are separating majorly, splitting into two in some places, and are pulling away from my scalp (about two inches when the rest of my head is about an inch from my scalp). i was wondering if there is anything i can do to get them to tighten up closer to my scalp again. any suggestions or treatments? or am i doing the normal “IM NEW TO DREADS” and freaking out for no reason?

((sorry the picture isn’t that great, crappy webcam))

I’m afraid this photo really doesn’t help me in any way. From what I can make out they look fine, great actually, but I cannot see (& thus have no way to judge) the specific issues you’re asking about. 

As for the pulling away, don’t fret that. Different areas of your head will lock up differently from others, & that includes length of roots just as much as tightness. It often sorts itself out later on. 2” roots are nothing to worry about, though, especially at two months old!

As for the splitting…most likely it’s a sectioning issue, but I really need an photo of a “problem” dread specifically. It may be something you can help, or it might be something you should just leave alone & not stress. I just can’t tell you from this.

Maybe see if a friend has a digital camera/decent cellphone cam & can snap a shot of your roots? As clear as possible. Daylight with no flash will let me see detail the best :)