I want dreads....how do I decide?

i would argue that backcoming tends to loosen and fall out due to how tightly the hair is backcombed to begin with. or maybe hair type. or length. and the whole sideshow bob thing has a lot to do with length.

 

seems like, from what I've heard from a lot of people, that backcombing generally works well for people with straight hair, but not so well for people with curly hair, which is why I was wondering what their hair texture is. Twist and rip seems the most useful for people with curly hair.

 

i agree. i have read the same thing.

 

I did start them and I agree with the whole texture thing....mine is curly so I started twist n rip, but it is taking for ever cause it is so long.....I got some of them in anyway, i don't want them too thick. I been working on it a little but I think its going to take a few days to do all of it!

 

g'luck!

 

funny thing about this is everyone likes to remind me of how much a walking contradiction i am lol

 

you're not a walking contradiction. I know the idea is to live more naturally but if you put them in to speed it up I don't really see a big problem, it's just doing it in a controlled manner... I know how people can be.. my uncle told me today that I look like a heroin addict and I stink...I am used to this since i don't shower much, brush my hair, or do very many of the things that society likes to make everyone else think they should...

 

I think it's fair to say we would not be where we are today without advances in hygiene and cleanliness... you really think it's smart to not bathe? Thank god most people don't agree with you or we'd all die of some nasty plague or infection.

I hate when people act like society is some purely evil force. Go live in a goddamn cave then. Sleep in your own shit if you like. I'm going to paint and watch a movie and eat apples in June.

 

Well said zilla.

 

your name is Hippiethrill and you have an account on hipforums.
you posted in the dreadlocks forum, and have probably read around.

... it's a surprise you do not have them already!

 

I never said I don't bathe, I just don't spend all my time grooming like some people do. I agree with the world being safer and better due to cleanliness. I am actually a very clean person by the way, if you are so bored that you have to take any little thing someone says out of context then maybe it's time to get yourself a job or maybe find some volunteer work. Oh and I didn't stop brushing my hair until the dreads, everyone I know is just making a big deal out of it. I did not think society was a purely evil force, but I am considering it and the cave living suggestion!

 

you said you don't shower much. I was just pointing out that that's nasty. Sorry, didn't realize you actually shower a lot

 

man, I didn't know I said I shower a lot either, apparently I say a lot of things that I didn't actually say.

 

^^is clearly gonna love it here

 

That is a very good possibility....as long as you are around to make me laugh!

 

lolz, take your head outta your ass^

 

What are you guys, the hip terrorist or something?

 

come on, you're the one who came at me telling me to get a job and all that jazz, and here I was merely emphasizing the importance of good hygiene!

And this is my charity work right here, making sure you fuckers don't get out of line :tongue:

 

i just love all the love that goes on in this forum <3

 

shadap ya damn hippie!