Double Backcombing

Discussion in 'Dreadlocks' started by p0j0ey, Oct 7, 2007.

  1. p0j0ey

    p0j0ey Member

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    Is it ok or not? I used the backcombing method and it has been a month and i decided to backcomb all of them over to.
     
  2. wanderin_blues

    wanderin_blues Banned

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    its not necessary. backcombed hair is supposed to fall out a bit, then it starts to lock back up.
     
  3. floydianslip6

    floydianslip6 Senior Member

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    Yeah, if it's backcombed in it should be fine if you just give it time. In the beginning I would rebackcomb if one fell way out, but if they're just a little lose don't worry about it.
     
  4. knotty rye

    knotty rye Member

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    i backcombed mine like 2-3 times and it never worked.
    :/
     
  5. floydianslip6

    floydianslip6 Senior Member

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    Did you use a metal comb? I don't understand how it could never work... it was such a painful process it MUST be working hehehe
     
  6. knotty rye

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    yep, we used flea combs.
    they fell out every time.
    finally i dyed my hair and separated the dreads and left them alone, and they are slowly knotting up.
     
  7. jademermaid

    jademermaid Member

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    I backcombed three times over the first month, worked for me!
     
  8. WorldPeace

    WorldPeace Senior Member

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    I wouldn't do that if your hair has already a locked up structure. If you rebackcomb you loose all the hair that's already locked up. If it's all loose hair it's no problem to rebackcomb.
     
  9. BlazingDervish

    BlazingDervish Banned

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    the locks I double back combed and then wrapped in wool during the first month turned out very well. The ones I didn't, or ones that belonged to certain parts of my head (like the neck line) just fell out.

    I did notice that with the doing the back combing twice there was a good deal of stress on the scalp and some root rippage that had me a little concerned for a while, but it's all worked itself out.
     
  10. rastafarianhead

    rastafarianhead Member

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    I backcombed and it worked a treat! I crochet my hair now and it looks the best it ever has-bloody hurts though!
     
  11. gaiabee

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    doesn't all that backcombing wreak havoc on your hair? I would think it'd make my hair so weak and fragile causing breakage and hair loss in the future. But my hair is pretty delicate.
     
  12. p0j0ey

    p0j0ey Member

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    Thanks for the help everyone im pretty sure they are all doing good but there are a few in the back that are coming all the way out i think im just going to let them form natural. There are also hairs that have come out of my dreads but i thik its normal im just going to let them form natural now its been a month and a half:)
    THANKS
     

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