A Few Questions about "Dreds"
Posted by Slash on February 16, 2003 at 16:08:53: Previous Next
I have always wanted dreadlocks. I think they look great. But...I'm although my hair is long enough for them...I'm still growing it out (shoulder length now, going for mid back)
Could I get dreadlocks now?
Would my hair continue to grow while they were in?
How long do they last?
How exactly do u go by getting dreadlocks? Just go the barber and say "Hey, I want dreadlocks"?
I've also heard before that you have to get them cut off when you don't want them anymore. Is this true? If so...I can wait for them. I'd like to have dreads like the guy in the Superbowl Levi's commercial.
Re: A Few Questions about "Dreds"
Posted by Skarred Orange on February 16, 2003 at 16:36:10: Previous Next
In Reply to: A Few Questions about "Dreds" posted by Slash on February 16, 2003 at 16:08:53:
: I have always wanted dreadlocks. I think they look great. But...I'm although my hair is long enough for them...I'm still growing it out (shoulder length now, going for mid back)
: Could I get dreadlocks now?
Yes
: Would my hair continue to grow while they were in?
Yes
: How long do they last?
Till you shave your head
: How exactly do u go by getting dreadlocks? Just go the barber and say "Hey, I want dreadlocks"?
Twist your hair with wax I believe. Some specialist salons will do it for you.
: I've also heard before that you have to get them cut off when you don't want them anymore. Is this true? If so...I can wait for them. I'd like to have dreads like the guy in the Superbowl Levi's commercial.
Yes it's true.
Re: A Few Questions about "Dreds"
Posted by Tim on February 16, 2003 at 16:40:27: Previous Next
In Reply to: A Few Questions about "Dreds" posted by Slash on February 16, 2003 at 16:08:53:
: I have always wanted dreadlocks. I think they look great. But...I'm although my hair is long enough for them...I'm still growing it out (shoulder length now, going for mid back)
: Could I get dreadlocks now?
Yes, I've seen people with hair as short as 5 inches get dreadlocks and they turn out ok.
: Would my hair continue to grow while they were in?
yes
: How long do they last?
If they are knotted correctly when put in, they stay in forever until you shave your head.
: How exactly do u go by getting dreadlocks? Just go the barber and say "Hey, I want dreadlocks"?
Either put them in yourself or go to a hair stylist. There are web sites for information on starting dreadlocks.
: I've also heard before that you have to get them cut off when you don't want them anymore. Is this true? If so...I can wait for them.
It is true, you can't get rid of them without cutting your hair. Sometimes a very small amount of hair can be saved, but due to damage it would be better to just shave it off. You want to make sure you really want dreads before you put them in.
Re: A Few Questions about "Dreds"
Posted by jay on February 23, 2003 at 16:37:18: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: A Few Questions about "Dreds" posted by Tim on February 16, 2003 at 16:40:27:
I just need to know how do you get your dreds.
How do you get them to stay together and what do you put in your hair?
How do ypu keep them clean?
Re: A Few Questions about "Dreds"
Posted by Resonance on February 16, 2003 at 18:51:28: Previous Next
In Reply to: A Few Questions about "Dreds" posted by Slash on February 16, 2003 at 16:08:53:
: Could I get dreadlocks now?
Yep
: Would my hair continue to grow while they were in?
Yep, although your the dreads won't hang as low as your current style.
: How long do they last?
As long as you like. The more mature they get, the more irreversible they become.
: How exactly do u go by getting dreadlocks? Just go the barber and say "Hey, I want dreadlocks"?
It's a time consuming process involving back-combing segments of hair - your standard barber probably wouldn't know the tricks. Go to a specialist.
: I've also heard before that you have to get them cut off when you don't want them anymore. Is this true? If so...I can wait for them. I'd like to have dreads like the guy in the Superbowl Levi's commercial.
It's a massive decision (in hair terms) and not one you should half-heartedly make.
Re: A Few Questions about "Dreds"
Posted by oDD_LotS on February 18, 2003 at 12:56:47: Previous Next
In Reply to: A Few Questions about "Dreds" posted by Slash on February 16, 2003 at 16:08:53:
Dreads are a cool style, but they are permanent, and they're not always pretty while they're forming (it's not an "instant" style).
To get good information on forming and caring for dreads try this site:
www.dreadheadhq.com
That site has TONS of info and tips, as well an online shop to buy dread wax, combs, and dread beads (among other stuff).
Realize going into it though, that you will have to cut them out, and they can get a bit greasy and rank at times (since you would no longer shampoo/condition the same as with regular hair).
But that being said, dreads do look incredibly cool when done right.