Dredlocks, Where, How, and How Much

Hello all! I've had dreads before that I did myself and they came out horrible. Now I loved 'em to death, don't get me wrong, but they were really bad. But see, its sort of a spiritual thing with them. Its hard to explain. Now I was looking to get dreads done professionally. Or something I heared about called dread perms? I live in FLorida and I was hoping to find maybe a salon in the fortmyers area that would do them. I was just wondering where some of you guys got your phatty locks done.

Thanks for your patience!
Much love.

 

Dread perms are a Bad idea because they aren't actually knotted like dreads you would do yourself or have someone else do professionally. With dread perms, I have heard from many different people that the "dreads" fall out, and that they are hard to maintain. So if you do dreads I would recommend someone backcombing your hair professionally.

 

Hey thanks for the fast reply, Saeru. Would you be able to recommend a salon that would do this, or would any do this if I talked to them about it?

Once, again, thanks.

 

it takes time and patience. they ARE FREE.

 

Look under forum options, then personal forums. You'll find Knotty know how near the bottom. All the answers to your dread questions will be found there.

 

if you feel that dreads are spiritual, then getting salon dreads is the polar opposite of that. you'd be getting them only for looks and image, not the process itself. dreads shouldn't be "perfect". if you are really worried about how they will look then you should carefully comb them in yourself or have a friend do it, just to get them started. but salons usually give horrible advice with dreads and make you put wax and other crap in your hair.

 

Yeah, listen to gruvenmama. All you need to create your own dreads is a pair of helping hands and a strong comb. Don't go to a salon. It'll cost you a lot and they'll probably fall out. Just get a friend, take different sections of your hair, and start backcombing (combing backward, toward your scalp so that your hair knots up). It's as simple as that. Or...you can take the really easy route, leave your hair alone, and go natural.

 

i hear that dread perms can cost anywhere up to $400. it does take time, mine are just now looking like dreads and I have had em for over a year............... everyone has bad hair days, the same with dreads, sometimes they just dont look right. other times they are gorgeous =)

 

How much does it cost to buy spirituality?

Some things take time and patience.

.....or a trendy trip to a salon!

Don't forget to hit up Le Patchworks in the mall to outfit yourself with a whole wardrobe of newly sewn patchwork clothes!

Some people like to "build" thier spirituality.

Others like to gain thier insight.

Others simply pay for it with the almighty dollar.

I have been trying my hardest to stay away from the "twista head pretend a dread" threads.

Each to thier own!

Gotta love the first thing Wiki says about dreadlocks.

The one thing that has always amazed me... is the way that alot of people who make thier own dreads... are often ashamed later on to admit that they made them and often lie and try to say that they are natural.

Why is that?

As for the spirituality of salon dreads.... I am sure your hair stylist will worship the money you will give them!

Sad that some people feel that thier hair style is what will make them who they are!

Az

 

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salons that do dreads are bullshit just another way to take your money

 

they're not total bullshit. They have experience, which can be nice if you're unsure on how to do it or don't have anyone around who can do it. But they are overpriced sometimes, yeah

 

it's just hair. If someone wants to spend lotsa money and have perfect dreads, that's their business. If someone wants to spend lotsa time and effort backcombing, that's cool too. And it's cool if they want to go natural and look like they were raised by a pack of wolves possibly for a couple years before they have nice dreads. Do what you want with your hair, and don't let anyone with their high and mighty, I'm better than you attitude change your mind about it. Ultimately, it doesn't matter how neat your dreadlocks start out, they will eventually look like shit for a while before knotting up good and tight, anyway. It's just hair. Do what you want with it.


peace, y'all

 

going natural doesn't look terrible. i just think that if you want dreads for spirituality and the process, then i wouldn't go with salons. especially salons in the USA. in canada and europe dread salons know what they are talking about, but here they seem to give you bad advice and make your hair crappy.

 

a chill place, dexterous friends, weed and coffee.

 

FYI, if you start your dreads naturally...they don't look THAT terrible...scarves, handkerchiefs and wool hats are good alternatives if you have to look "normal" for a little while.

 

the dread is much older than the salon. before the salonist...there was the dred. since the beginning of earth. before the comb and brush...we were dreds. all of us. think about it. e..ry dred is a makin' of beauty. the dred is free as are earth, wind and fire. be patient. let you be you.

 

Right on.

 

I went to my uncles hairdresser who was formerly and indian and got dreads. It cost around $150 and about 6 hours. They looked awesome but within the week I got too aggravated. I ended up undoing them because I started getting sick dandruff and were so itchy. I showered for about 3 or 4 days with a shower cap and then on the 5th I showered with out the cap. Its definatly worth it if you can handle the aggravation.

I believe if you get dreads with shorter hair, it is easier to maintain.

 

I think you're absolutely right about dreadlocks with short hair. I also think they look prettier. I've started mine with long hair and spend quite a lot of time to get rid of loose hairs. But I am a bit of a perfectionist. Mine were itchy too, but it got less after a week. Too bad it didn't work out for you.