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Friday, October 17, 2014

Dreadlocks and water - swimming and showering



Many people that have just started their dreadlock journey are wondering if they can swim with their dreadlocks, here are some few points that you should know about water and dreads.


you can read the full post for more details here: http://dreadlocksjourneyblog.blogspot.com/2014/10/swimming-with-dreadlocks-dreads-and.html (will open in new window)



1-Swimming with dreadlocks is very fine, especially in the ocean

2-if your dreads are less then 1 month old, it's better that you avoid swimming too often
3-It is ok to also swim in pools. the Chlorine doesn't hurt your dreads as long as you rinse them well right after
4-if you're swimming with dreadlocks in their first few months, you may notice some loose hair afterwards, it's ok
5-Make sure to dry your dreads after showering, do not sleep with them wet or put them in a hat
6-it is better to not swim in lakes and rivers without a swimming cap

or watch the video here

Monday, May 26, 2014

Top 10 Myths About Dreadlocks


Top 10 Myths About Dreadlocks - The truth about dreadlocks


Dreadlocked hair is one of the most misunderstood hairstyles. Throughout my dreadlocks journey, I have heard many rumors and myths about dreadlocks, people seem to ignor everything.
here are the top rumors you may come across, and the facts about them:
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Rumor 1
To have dreadlocks you must stop washing your hair, it needs to be dirty to lock
Fact: dirty hair is not healthy and it dreads slower, your hair must be clean to dread properly

Rumor 2
Only black black people can have dreadlocks, or it suits only black people.
Fact: Dreadlocks are for everyone, it's all about patience and spirituality.

Rumor 3
Dreadlock people smoke weed or they are potheads
Fact: Not true, dreadheads are not rastas and many of them don't even smoke cigarette

Rumor 4
To have dreadlocks you must put some product on your hair 
Products you may hear are good for dreadlocks: Honey, Toothpaste, Glue, Shewing gum, Mayonese, Candle wax, hair Gel...
Fact: Not true, do not put anything on your hair because it's unhealthy, it will become dirty and you will damage the scalp. 

Rumor 5
Dreadlocks damage your scalp, or will make you lose hair.
Fact: Not ture, if you take good care of your hair.

Rumor 6
To remove dreadlocks you must shave your head
Fact: Not true, you can remove your dreadlocks, it's a hard process but it can still be done.

Rumor 7
The only Natural method to have dreadlocks is the neglect/freeform method
Fact: I would say it's the most natural way, but some hair textures will take a long time to lock, with a little backcombing or twisting, the process would be faster, that's all, they're still natural methods, the hair dreads itself in a natural process.

Rumor 8
Rubberbands will break your hair
Fact: If used in the right way, rubberbands help sectionning your hair and help tightening the roots especialy on new formed dreads.

Rumor 9
Dreadlocks are for Rastas only.
Fact: Rastas didn't invented dreadlocks. Cavemen used to have dreadlocks because the comb wasn't invented yet, dreadlocks are for everyone and for many reasons: fashion, spirituality, religion... whatever is good for you

Rumor 10
After shaving your dreadlocks, your new hair will grow as dreads.
Fact: your hair jusr grow, your scalp doesn't even know you have dreadlocks.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Dreadlocks Backcombing method



Dreadlocks Backcombing method

Backcombing method for dreadlocks is also a natural method of dreading IF you don't use any dread wax or product with it.
Backcombing works perfectly on all kind of hair, NO EXCEPTIONS even on very straight and smooth hair.. It's the method that tells that every human can have nice dreadlocks.

How to do the backcoming method? 
First thing is that you section your hair in squares, you can choose from big or small depending on the dreads size you want, you may use rubberbands to secure your sections and take them off later.
then using a comb that has teeth close to each other. start combing the hair backwards, you begin from to the root of the hair to the end of it.
I haven't made a video on how to use the backcombing method to make dreadlocks but I have found one that explains how perfectly, and as you could
This video shows you how to do it:
 

Advantages of dreadlocks backcombing method:
while backcombing, you control the size of your dreads. 
they mature faster than other methods. 
backcombing works on all kind of hair especially straight caucasion and asian hair. 
It's almost an all natural method.

Disadvantages of dreadlocks backcombing method:
The backcombing process takes few hours. 
Need someone to help you. it hurts sometimes. 
You may lose some hair in the process.

Read Full detailed article on my new blog post: Backcombing method for dreadlocks

Monday, March 10, 2014

Dreadlocks: Wool Method

Long natural Dreadlocks

Wool method for Dreadlocks


Or watch in video


What you need to know about Wool dreading:
The wool method is a lot similar to the neglect method, it's a neglect method with a little help. If you are going to do this method you must be very patient. because it is one of the most "annoying" methods, and it takes a lot of time before you start to see real dreadlocks in your hair. You will have to live with messy hair for at least a year.

How to do the Wool dread method:
The basics of the wool method are very easy:
take a wool thing (sweater, hat or gloves or anything you have)
put it on your hair and rub it in circles for few minutes till you feel knots starting to form. Do this process everytime you have free time. Wash yuor hair regularly with free residue shampoo.

Dreadlocks wool method Advantages:
like the neglect dreadlocks, it's an all natural method, anyone can do it themselves no help needed, no tools (except a wool hat or something in wool).

Dreadlocks wool method disadvantages:
It hurts a lot while you are doing it. takes a lot of time till you start to see real dreads. You will have a crazy messy hair for at least one year. You may lose a little hair in the process but it's ok.

Read full detailed Article in my new blog Wool Method for dreadlocks

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Dreadlocks: dread perming method


Dread perming method


Dread perming would be the easiest way to have instant dreadlocks. Even if I am personally 100% against this method for dreadlocks, but I have to talk about it. After all, everyone is free to choose the dreading method that they want.
the dreadlocks perming method is mostly done in beauty salons, and it costs around $300 - $400. your hair will be exposed to chemical products that makes is frizzy, then bounded again and retreated with other chemical process to form the dreadlocks
you will for sure have nice beautiful very well shaped dreadlocks instantly.
Although it is better when it's done by professionals, dread perming can also be done at home. Home perm kit cost around $10 - $20; and give similar results.

Dread perming Advantages:
after going out of the salon you will have dreadlocks.
after about six months it looks just like a natural grown dreadlocks
your dreads will have perfect shape and size
works on ALL hair even Asian straight silky

Dread perming Disadvantages:
The most un-natural dreading method
your hair will be exposed to chemical products
Risks if it's not done by professionals
Costs quiet a lot of money

Read more about dread perming for dreadlocks in my new blog post here
you will also find everything you need to know about dreadlocks from A to Z, History, All dreadlocks methods, Washing, Maintenance... with Dreadlocks pictures and videos..
check out my new Dreadlocks Journey Blog

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Dreadlocks Neglect Method


Dreadlocks Neglect Method

First, watch this Neglect dreadlocks Video:




Neglect method (also called Natural or Organic method) is the most 100% natural healthy way for having dreadlocks. But it takes time and needs a lot of patience.
Rumor you will hear a lot about neglect method: neglect your hair and don't wash it and you will have dreadlocks.
WRONG and very wrong, because if you don't wash your hair, it will stink, you actually wash your hair on a regular basis, just like un-dreaded haired people do.

Neglect method, how to do it?
You basically don't do anything to your hair except washing it. It takes from 4 months to 1 year, your hair will then start to lock, you may help sectionning your locked hair by separating the dreads from the roots, and don't worry if you feel that you ripped some of your hair, it's OK.
It is important that you start sectionning your hair when it just start dreading or it will form  big congos (congos = when two dreads or more lock together).

Do this separation regularly, anytime you feel like your dreadlocks need it.  when your dreads reach maturity, you won't need to do the separation process.

Washing neglect dreadlocks
the best is to wash your neglected dreadlocks twice a week . Some "Neglect" people wash their hair less when they first start their dreadlocks journey, like once a week, that helps in forming the dreads faster, washing more than twice  a week will slow down the dreading process, but it is up to you.
But make sure you use only natural residue free dread Soap.
Neglect  dreadlocks maintenance ?
since it's called "the neglect method" then it means that you don't have to do much , Just separating the dreads and washing your hair. 
But you may Moisturize your dreadlocks sometimes to avoid dryness.

Neclect dreadlocks advantages
Very easy to do
No help or experience needed
You can do it yourself. 
It is the healthiest dreading method for your hair.
The most Natural method.

Neglect dreadlocks disadvantages
Takes a very long time so it needs a lot of patience
Dreads are not all of the same size, some people wouldn't like the "look" of their dreadlocks when they see different shape on each dread. If you care a about how your dreadlocks would look, then this method is not for you.

Read full article about Neglect method for dreadlocks in my new blog here
there are also more detailed informations about the other Dreadlocks method that exist, with pictures and videos

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Dreadlocks and guitar


Dreadlocks and guitar

Hello everyone! It has been a very long time since I last posted on my blog, I lost it, but now I got it, and I will start posting on it again.. Hope that everyone of you is doing great in his Dreadlocks Journey..
I am sharing with you today a very short video of me when I was trying to learn the song "Nothing else matters by Metallica"
I am not good in playing guitar I must say, I was just learning. anyway, you could see my long nice dreadlocks in the picture and the video, you may also notice that they need a little bit of work at the root, with a crochet hook, or just some palmrolling with do it.. I don't like palm rolling my dreadlocks that much, it's boring. But unfortunately with my type of hair I have to do it sometimes.
The next thing I wanna learn is to play some reggae music on guitar, to suit the dreadlocks lol, it doesn't mean that when you have dreadlocks you have to limit your music taste, I can listen to anything good, but reggae is just the best, it makes you happy.
Anyway, here's the video. hopfully I am going to post more photos and videos about my dreadlocks Journey soon, so that you know how it is.

You can watch the whole Dreadlocks Journey here

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