93 months into my dreadlocks journey, checking in for a quick update on what's been going on over the last month. Talking a little about tied up dreads causing looser roots, the shampoo I've been using this month as well as the ever increasing length.
Here is a roundup of the Lazydreads facebook page's "Dreadlocks of the Day!" from September 2014. The Dreadlocks of the Day pictures are compiled of email submissions sent to the Lazydreads facebook page.
To submit to Dreadlocks of the day/Dreadlocks of the month email your pictures to:
Lazydreads@Live.Co.Uk
In order of appearance!
1) Rebecca
2) Laura Lejeune - Instagram: lauralejeune - Youtube: lauraacanfly
My 77 month dreadlock update - Talking about any changes that have taken place since last month: A few new dreads forming and a whole lot of separating. Also checking out some new dread accessories.
Now into 74 months with locks. Excuse the madness of them, I didn't have a mirror or anything so I had no idea what was going on with my hair and they were all pokey-outey because I hadn't dried them properly. So yeah, 74 months, a long while - 6 years and 2 months. Playing with some of the loose hairs around my face because they really are too soft to lock by themselves. Congos growing at a glacial rate and everything still gaining length because I haven't trimmed yet this year. Biggest news is that there is now a Lazy Dreads facebook page where you can send pictures, ask questions and all that jazz. Hopefully it will get enough interest so that I can start running votes
I'm Chris, I live in Sheffield in the UK. I'm currently 22 and I've had Dreadlocks for over 7 years. Over this time I've seen, heard and experienced most things that can and will happen to people who choose this particular hair 'style' and I hope to pass and post some of this knowledge on here.
My Dreadlocks were started in May 2007. They were originally started using the backcomb method. Unfortunately at the time of me taking my dreads, there was no Lazy Dread blog! So I wasn't aware of the dangers of wax... now I know first hand. The dreadlocks that were initially formed via the wax and backcomb were hard, stiff and retained water (so were difficult to dry). Dirt also sticks to the wax and it's really hard to clean. So... I probably had around 8 inch dreadlocks to begin with and as soon as they started to gain length I cut off all the original dread length. So the dreadlocks I have left on my head are 100% wax free and 100% formed by natural processes as I have not re-backcombed. That is why I recommend choosing your starting process, be it backcomb, neglect or twist and rip etc and the leave them alone. They won't need touching up and they definitely don't need wax!
I've had various length dreads now from the same set (I've only had one continuous set of dreads over the years). I cut all the original growth and now I tend to cut them right back before summer. I like to vacation in summer and they're much easier to wash and dry when they're shorter. Also much easier to swim!
Here is a video documenting my hair from 0 months to 5 years and 7 months!
