05.03
Q. Are my brand-new nappy locks going to be presentable after just being done? Or is it a take-a-week-off-work type thing?
A. If you choose to use a good dreadlock wax to start them, your dreads will definitely be presentable the day after locking up. That’s what’s great about it – makes you look like you have dreads right away, even before it’s had a chance to start locking for real after a couple of weeks. Just try dreading one or two to make sure you like how they look, and then go for it!
If you chose to not use wax to start your locks, it really depends upon your method whether they’re going to look like anything for the next few months, other than loose, matted hair. It usually takes at least six months before neglect-method-locks start to look like locks unless you really work at them and keep them groomed, clean and on-track. Both methods work, but wax simply speeds it up when used properly.
Wax leaves nasty stuff in your dreads and slows the locking process…The only reason it’s popular is because some companies wanna make a buck of it.
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not true. it is popular because it works for tons of people and has for years. It can cause problems if you use it improperly, but that is the same with most tools/products.
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my mom finally approved of mine after about 10 months. try using a knit headband, or keeping bangs in the front. if possible, pony tail it! dreads are like a bonsai tree, you have to be patient
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It took mine only about a month before they were really presentable. but I was palm rolling dry straight fine hair with out the wax. The wax really helped tame the frizz makes them look amazing! I use knotty boy wax, it’s not to expensive and it last forever, but you can use other wax as long as it doesn’t have petroleum in it. (sorry bad speller?) good luck!
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Wax can leave stuff in your dreads if you use to much. a little goes a long way and can be helpful if you don’t want to deal with the frizz of new dreadies. You also need to use the right wax cause although some may claim to be made for dreads not all are,some can leave your hair feeling greasy and disgusting. I used the knotty boy wax but as long as your wax has no petroleum you should be good.
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I just started my dreds and I hate that they stick up every where..how long before they’re heavy enough to lay straight down n hang..id say they’re about 3in
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I’ve had mine now for about 4 months now- can TOTALLY relate to the sticking up thing. I resorted to adding metal beads to the ones that stick up to weigh them down. My hair is just starting to lock up now. I use gel and try to retwist every couple of weeks after washing. Seems that my hair is growing and I would like to use the wax, but haven’t heard anything good about it.
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I’ve had my dreads for 4 years and use wax once a month since starting them and have had no problems once so ever. It really seems to help when my scalp gets really dry. I also bought it from the ethnic hair products section of a walmart, it isnt expensive and i truely see no reason to not use wax.
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I use Dread Head wax it’s killer. I also have combined two small dreads to make one dope dreadlock thats just sicknesssssss! Get the dread head tool with latch and stab the fatter of the skinny ones at the tip in the center and shishka bob style stab directly in the center try not to go out side the dread stay in the center, if you poke out pull back in and then correct it till you get to the scalp. then latch the second skinny dread at the tip and pull the tool backwards. it will suck the second dread directly into the middle of the first dread thus creating a new fatt one sun!
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Try growing dreadlocks together to create a lion claw dawg!
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