Dreads

Parker · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 1731 City: Norman

I'm looking to start some dreads and am not to sure how to go about it and would like to know if anyone can point me in the proper direction. I'll try to get a pic of my hair up soon but i have very curly hair. Any websites or knowledge from experiences would be greatly appreciated.

ollieshuvitz · Posted: Feb 16, 2009 10:51 pm Post subject:

shake dem dreads!

-Supra- · Frontside 180 Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 356 City: Orlando

RxSkater · Posted: Feb 16, 2009 10:54 pm Post subject:

-Supra-, haha damn thats long

Greg T · Skeezer Joined: 13 Sep 2003 Posts: 2448 City: ohio

Send a message to Chad H. or headhunter or whatever his name is now. I think he's still a mod. He had some going for a while or maybe still does. Not sure, but I know it's been discussed before and he knew a lot.

TWG · Kickflip Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 3258

dreadhead.com.........

WAwakeskate · Faceplant Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 35 City: Spokane

Dreadhead is a really good site, they have a lot of info and tips, they even have a video on how to backcomb. There is also a huge photo before and after database of people who have used their stuff to start dreads. They sell a starter kit with a comb, wax, rubber bands, and everything else that you really need. I think it is like 40 bucks or something.

-Supra- · Frontside 180 Joined: 08 Nov 2007 Posts: 356 City: Orlando

RxSkater, haha I know, thats not me by the way. but those things would get annoying after awhile

TommyC · Posted: Feb 17, 2009 1:36 pm Post subject:

dude, you do not need a 40$ "dread starter kit" just dont wash your hair for a week or so, and just start rolling em' up, like the rastas man!

Parker · Backside 180 Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 1731 City: Norman

dvsfour20, thats a horrible way to do it

I've been looking at dreadhead just not quite sure if any of my friends are skilled or trusted enough to backcomb my hair

ANTS! · Faceplant Joined: 21 Dec 2008 Posts: 10 City: Cookeville

All depends on your hair type, I never had to wax mine or do anything to them after I back combed, but my hair is ultra-knotty.

Le Jalapeno · Guest

My afro started to dread before.... that's why I cut it

I used conditioner everyday too!

TWG · Kickflip Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 3258

i dont wax mine but thats just because i dont like the way they feel. just keep em clean

Parker, just so you know wakeskating is hell on dreads

WAwakeskate · Faceplant Joined: 24 Jan 2008 Posts: 35 City: Spokane

dvsfour20, The dirtier your hair is the less likely it will dread. The oils in your hair prevent it from locking up.

Parker, I had my gf backcomb mine and they turned out pretty good. Just have whoever does yours start way in the back so they can get some practice before they get to the dreads that are more visible.