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Discussion in 'Dreadlocks' started by munkieman, Mar 4, 2007.

  1. munkieman

    munkieman Member

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    i've been thinking about getting dreads for a few months and the time is right. Could i get some tips to prep my hair/body before i do it? I'm planning on using Backcombing, my hair is around 5-6 inches long.
    just any tips on what specific stuff to do the week before; washing, etc.
     
    munkieman, Mar 4, 2007
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  3. DayUSeX

    DayUSeX Member

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    just wash with dr bronners, and backcomb you go!

    Anything else is bollocks unless you wnat to do some spiritual stuff which is cool to
     
    DayUSeX, Mar 4, 2007
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  5. munkieman

    munkieman Member

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    alright thanks
     
    munkieman, Mar 4, 2007
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  7. Bumble

    Bumble Senior Member

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    i got mold from Dr. Bronners. I would try something else. I had my dreads for a little under a year.
     
    Bumble, Mar 4, 2007
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  9. KungFuKelly

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    Water causes mold.

    Not soap.
     
    KungFuKelly, Mar 5, 2007
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  11. munkieman

    munkieman Member

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    I just finished backcombing 30 mins ago and its really sticky out and poofy, is it supposed to look like that? Should i just leave it? i would post pics but my cameria isnt working
     
    munkieman, Mar 10, 2007
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  13. wanderin_blues

    wanderin_blues Banned

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    yeah dont worry, its supposed to look like that for the first while. they will flatten and soften as time goes on.
     
    wanderin_blues, Mar 10, 2007
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