*this is a work in progress, please be patient while I get things more organized*
A breakdown of every topic thus far covered in the blog, so you don’t have to browse through every question to find ones relevant to what you need.
Please note that many of these will overlap. For example, if you read about “Shrinkage” you will probably also read about “Loops” in many of the posts, because these are often related, & as such tagged with both terms.
Starting dreadlocks:
A. Sectioning
B. Methods
1. Backcombing
2. Neglect (aka “natural”)
a. Wool hat
3. Twist & Rip
Hygiene:
A. Washing
B. Deep Cleans
C. Drying
D. Itchiness
1. Sea salt spray
2. Tea tree oil
Altering your dreads:
A. Bleaching/Dying
Things that go in/on your hair:
A. Beads/Charms/et cetera
C. hair ties
D. Extensions
1. Extending Existing Dreads
2. Synthetic Dreadlocks
Normal Growing Process (Stop stressing):
A. Roots
B. Ends/Tips
1. Loose
2. Blunt/Rounded
C. Loose Hair
D. Loops
E. Shrinkage
Problem Solving:
A.Dandruff
C. Lice (eep!)
Maintaining Baby Dreads (< 1 year old):
A. Separating dreads that are growing together at the root
B. Palm-rolling
C. Root-rubbing
Maintaining Mature Dreads (1+ years old):
A. Separating dreads that are growing together at the root
B. Palm-rolling
C. Root-rubbing
B. Getting loose hair back into dreads (DON’T DO THIS TO BABY DREADS. I MEAN IT. FUCKING STOP READING NOW YOU IMPATIENT TWIT.)
1. Carpet Needle/Crochet Hook
Social Situations:
A. work
B. school
C. negative reactions
D. cultural appropriation
E. etiquette
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Not yet categorized: how long does it take for dreads to mature?, thin hair, length, can i make my hair grow faster? (no), , , how many dreads should i have?, baby dreads, removing dreads, partial dreads, swimming, styles, style,
Things that DO NOT go in your hair:
wax, gel, rubber bands
