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Dreadlocks Natural Healthy Dreads
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Dreadlocks The Natural Dreads Way
Specializing in healthy dreadlocks, we only promote dreading methods and dreadlocks maintenance that are healthy for dreadlocks.
Dreads grown the dreadlockssite way remain beautiful and healthy throughout the lifetime of your dreadlocks.
ThereĀ are only a couple dreadlocks sites that aren't strictly profit driven, and willing to do great harm in the creation of instant dreads, using very harmful methods. We provide the most honest information on dreadlocks methods, the maintenance dreads require, and what products are best for dreadlocks care.
We have strict standards and will never promote, or allow the sales of harmful dreadlocks products, or dreading tools.
We provide free shops for hand made natural dreadlocks products and accessories. All dreads products sold here must meet our strict standards and are guaranteed to be healthy for your dreadlocks, hair, and scalp.
Although we recommend the natural way of growing dreadlocks, we recognize that many people start their dreads using many dreading methods. We are just here to provide the information on the gentlest healthiest alternatives and to help you recover if you used an aggressive damaging method.
We care more about dreadlocks than about profit. We just want you're dreads to last a lifetime.We know when starting dreadlocks, many want instantly formed dreads. This often means turning to a dread salon or loctician to start your dreads. In most cases, this is the worst thing for your dreads, as the dreadlocks are started with brute force methods, and advice that often delays or prevents the proper formation of dreadlocks. Dreads started these ways require far more effort, and cost, to force them to look like dreadlocks. This almost always does severe harm to your dreadlocks.
Dreads treated gently, are happy, healthy dreads.
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Latest Dreadlocks Forums Discussions
New dreads and new job anxiety
08/06/22 09:36:42PM, by Dreadlocks Journey Emotional SupportI've loved this site as a reference and inspiration but see it hasn't gotten the love it used to...Ā I've wanted dreads for a long time and started dreading last year but combed them out at the three month stage because they got very unruly and I started getting anxious out in public. Ā I've...Replies 2What happened to the old days when everyone was active on here?
04/29/22 02:39:29PM, by General TalkI was going through my older stuff and there was so much going on here ten years ago. How can we bring it back? I donāt have any other social media so I log in here probably every other day but not much seems to be happening.Ā There has to be just as many people dreading now as there was before,...Replies 20crochet method to free form
03/21/22 01:31:54PM, by crochet and dread tools recoveryHi AllĀ just wanted to see if theres any progression pics of people who started there locs via crochet method, then never used crochet again. Ā i started via croceht and never again, i have just been washing and seperating.Ā all info will be helpfull.Ā nuff respectĀReplies 11I wrote a book!
05/17/22 02:30:54AM, by dready interestsI am putting the finishing touches on my 1st book, getting ready to publish. I know you have been begging for a book on dreadlocks. In a way, one is on the way. 1st comes āBan The Tabooā volume 1. 12 twisted short stories. One novel length collection. One novelist described them as modern day...Replies 4spiders in dreads?
02/03/11 09:09:58PM, by Dread Productsokay so since i started dreading ive had a few people making stupid comments to me "omg dont u wash ur hair anymore" etc which i was like *eyeroll* but then ive also had some people saying omg u will get spiders living in your hair! WTF? ok so i bet its stupid right.. but now im paranoid haha.....Replies 183 months into freeform - visible scalp on the back of my head
04/11/22 10:08:23AM, by General QuestionsHey everybody, almost 3 months into my freeform journey now, which has been quite the adventure. My hair is locking up well, but I have noticed a couple times in the past 2 months, that thereās a scalp-y place on the back of my head. No lady wants to feel like she looks bald. :-( Flipping...Replies 4Hello Family
04/05/22 01:48:34PM, by Introduce Yourselfhi family, good to see you again almost after 4 years My first set natural/freeform, with 3 years split some sections 25-30 for almost 70-80 thin ones, idk but i felt the end of the journey and I cut my hair and stayed bald. the hair grow again and i feel its a good time for started the second...Replies 6Technical question
04/02/22 10:28:06AM, by General QuestionsIāve had my account for over ten years and just recently wanted to update my picture. When I upload it, then click āsave changes,ā I get an error message that my username is already in useā¦. Yes it is⦠by me. Can I never upload a new picture again?Replies 11Pregnant early in the dreading journey question
04/02/22 10:38:26AM, by General TalkHi guys! I started my free form journey on 2/14 of this year. I recently found out Iām pregnant and due in November. How do these things relate, you may ask? Ā Well as itās very early on, Iāve been taking about 30 minutes every two or three days to separate congos. Anyone who has children knows...Replies 7Synthetic dreads and advice
04/02/22 06:29:37AM, by General QuestionsHi! I am going to install synthetic dreads soon. Have bought both brown strands and black/purple-ombre. I have seen some pictures on Pinterest, and Iām thinking of mixing both of the colors since it looked good on some of the photos Iāve seen. My natural haircolor is brown. Do anyone here...Replies 4 -
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all natural, just rip apart.
11/18/10 05:28:22PM, by Member Journals and Timelinesthe timeline might be a few days off but mostly it is all right.when i first stopped brushing one month two months three months four months six months seven months eight months ten months eleven months ONE YEAR =)Replies 28baking soda dreadlock Wash Rave!!
08/14/09 01:04:35PM, by Dread MaintenanceSo I decided after having major irritable scalp, snowflakes and itchies quite extreme that I would do something different when I wash my dreads.SoaringEagle had mentioned baking soda- and keeping that in mind ..I decided to use my Dr. Bronners (1 part to 25parts water- very diluted) and washed my...Replies 31What was your driving force?
07/31/09 02:02:48AM, by General TalkWhat was it that put the thought in your head that dreads were the way to go?Or, what caused you to decide to give them up?I'd wanted dreads for years, sense I was a young teen. I can't really say what it was that inspired me most to desire them so badly.But 2 of my brothers have been dreaded up...Replies 34From a "loctician" to all natural
01/04/11 12:50:52AM, by Saved Dreads Success StoriesGone through a lot of changes. a lot of things have loosened up, almost completely. Im worried about it being completely natural because I would rather not have one big knot. I do section about once a week but again its only been 3 weeks. pics attached. Just washed it today also, so I had alot of...Replies 10emergency rescue for permed dreads!
05/28/13 07:29:52PM, by salon and loctician dreads recoveryOK! so I have my lovely natural dreads, which added some permed extensions to cause i'm such a girl and wanted some uber long dreads for a while. I was well aware that they would probably become brittle and break (as permed dreads do) but they were only extensions, so no fuss for me.However- I...Replies 11dread products ..home made vs store bought
07/31/09 02:01:44AM, by Dread Productsi personaly have not used store bought in yearsi never would buy anything from dreadheadhq or knottyboy except theyre shampoos which arent that badbut far better is dr bronners, (diluted) or what i usebaking soda in water with oils added for specific issues(will discuss more tomorow)for...Replies 22picture results of using wax
04/24/12 10:58:28PM, by Help! Save My Dreadssoooo iv had my dreads for about 2 ys now and a few of them are really hard and i always wondered why...i finally cut into them to find this.. just wanted to show anyone who is thinking about using wax... IV DONE THE BS VINEGER BODY SPLASH WASH A FEW TIMES DOESNT SEEM TO WORK...MAYB BC MY...Replies 35As if loctician salons weren't expensive enough, WAX does more damage than you think!!!
05/27/12 08:20:26PM, by Dread ProductsThe cost of salon dreads is ridiculous and the damage the wax does to your hair and skin is even worse. Ive had my dreads since September of 2009 and have spent more than $3,000 at the salon alone. My stylist charged me $250 to start my dreads and $150-$180 every two weeks for maintenance. I have...Replies 19mega update! live streamming video chanel!
06/07/11 03:31:17PM, by General Talkso today you may notivce a new feature added (other features as well i'll get to after this 1) we now have a fully integrated ustream chanel, where we can broadcast live broadcasts to the site which include a chat along with the broasdcasts now the way this works is if you want to put on a...Replies 3writers editors blogers and dread experts needded
05/20/11 12:27:30AM, by General Talkgot a lil spare time? any spare time at all? and want to help dreadlockssite become the number 1 dread expert advice site? there are many sites out there where you can answer questions, give advice, write articles blogs, how to guides etc they get lots of questions and..lits of bad advice too...Replies 16
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Healthy Dreads
The easiest difference to spot between dreads on our site vs 'locs' on most other sites is the fact we have no balding, no excessively tight roots, and excessively tight styling.We do not promote the tightening of dreadlocks roots by force, allowing hair to continue growing on your scalp and remain healthy. Most dread salons over tighten the dreads roots till it causes balding called traction alopecia.
We only promote dreadlocks products and methods that keep your dreads healthy and strong for a lifetime.
We promote no wax or products that build up in dreadlocks, nor do we promote products that contain known carcinogens and skin irritants.
We are the only site that has such strict standards, so when it comes to dreadlocks health we are the site to trust.
Many strictly profit driven dreadlocks sites are not happy about the information we provide!
We are experts at fixing the problems other sites cause, unfortunately many sites cause so much harm to dreads the dreadlocks need to be restarted. We try to avoid this if possible.
Our dreadlocks health experts are always here to help undo the damage caused by other sites.
We are widely considered the only trustworthy source for dreadlocks info.
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Hello, my name is Skylor! I just began my dread journey a couple days ago. I am going the path of natural dreads. I had a few questions if anyone could help me out. (: Pictures of my hair are attached to this forum. I have very thin strait hair with no insight on how it will react to this natural dreading. I was wondering if anyone had any tips concerning my hair type. How do I influence more knotting? How often should I wash with water and how often should I wash with Shampoo? And above...
Read More1 CommentsI have very thick and very oily hair. I am wanting to freeform when my hair grows out to about 6-8 inches of hair. But my hair is super oily and thick so it doesnāt tangle easy at all... I need help understanding what my best options are that arenāt unnatural.. I havenāt used harsh chemicals in my hair for over 8-9 months now. I wash my hair with only dr bronners Castile soap hemp rose scented. Iām very natural now. But my hair is still oily most days. I also get bad dandruff too so any...
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Natural Dreadlocks, Why Choose Natural Dreads?
Why should you choose natural dreads over salon dreads?
Salon dreads give you instant gratification, at the cost of severe harm. You look like you have dreads immediately, but actually takes much longer for them to actually become dreadlocks. They use aggressive force in order to force them to look like dreads often damaging the scalp and the hair severely.
Natural dreads on the other hand form organically with more unique personality, your dreads are yours and not like anyone else's. Natural dreads remain strong, healthy and are kept clean. Salons often tell you not to wash your dreadlocks for long periods of time. Sometimes six months. Even the entire first year.
When you're growing natural dreads, it is the washing that makes them dread. Additionally, companies that sell dread kits and products to make growing dreads easier actually make it much harder and ruin your dreadlocks. Dreads caked in wax might seem to mature fast, but they are only being glued together in wax and actually take much longer. Products designed to hold like wax, especially are very difficult to remove, and can sometimes result in the dreads needing to be cut.We have become experts at saving dreads that other dreadlocks sites and dread salons have harmed.
If you are experiencing your dreads thinning at the roots, dreadlocks breaking off, scratchy rough dreads, heavy dreads from product buildup, we are here to help you restore the health of your precious dreads.
Dreads can mean a great deal to those who choose to grow dreads, natural dreads most of all because of the time and patience it takes to grow dreads naturally. Dreads that form naturally take on a personality that is unique to the individual. Many who grow dreads the natural way, report growing as a person, as thier dreadlocks form. Dreads therefore can take on a spiritual growth aspect that can be profound.
Dreadlocks facts- Dreadlocks need to be clean: Dreadlocks should be washed between one and three times a week, from the day you start dreading. Clean dreadlocks dread faster.
- Dreadlocks are the natural state of all hair: All hair will become dreadlocks if permitted. Hair type, race, or ethnicity has nothing to do with the formation of dreadlocks. Dreadlocks do not require special treatments or products based on hair type or race.
- Dreadlocks are low maintenance: Dreadlocks require very little maintenance, washing, and, if desired separating. Separation is recommend in most cases to prevent massive dreads.
- Dreads are not unprofessional: Because dreads are often spiritual, and dreadlocks are a part of most religions (not just Rastafarian beliefs), dreadlocks, especially natural dreads must be accepted in any job, by law.
- Dreads don't cause balding: Salons and locticians that forcibly over tighten the roots of dreads cause thinning and balding in dreads. However balding is not caused by wearing dreads when the dreadlocks are not over maintained.
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