first time dreadlocking-- need help

I have never had dreadlocks and I dont know how to get them really. I know a little bit about the anti residue shampoos and backcombing but i really dont know how to do any of it. could you give any advice on how to dreadlock, what to expect and anything else you think i should know?

also, how much longer should i let my hair get before i do it. this is my hair now:

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ok with a face like that i dunno you might want reaklly really crazy dreads
basicly read the threads here all questions have been asked over and over and answered but ok
wash with residue free
backcomb if u want but u dont gotta
let it be

its a lil short but mine washnt much longer when i started


sit around and wait
dont hide your face
you'll look crazy awhile but who cares
if u do
dreads might not be for you