First Set lots of pics!

[Dreadie_Lover1]

I'm Nadine also a noobie :/
Ive been looking around for a few months on here but decided to post my dreadies so far so you experts can tell me if i'm on the right track

They are all different lengths and sizes but i'm hoping to curl them so it shouldnt matter too much and they aren't smooth but i must admit i'm not a huge fan of perfection.

And .. there blurry as there on my phone ... sorry.



I tried a little blending but didnt like the colours it turned out




First ones!


Against pen


Ends! I dont quite know how to do these lol.


Any advice?

Thanks

[MrsEss]

As with all new skills, practise makes perfect. That blue/purple blend SE looks amazing.
One or 2 look like they need sealing again/more backcombing & your transitional looks like it's about to give birth to baby dreads.


Keep at it

[Dreadie_Lover1]

Haha yeah it does

Thanks Sarah

Much Appriciated

[iddylove]

i lold at the preggy dread
but i agree with sarah. quite a few of those look pretty good. and your loops look good!

[Jynx]

Yup! It takes a while to get transitionals perfected (usually!), but as a rule always use less hair for the second color. I really like the second blend, too. Blends get really addicting once you figure out what colors look good together, just keep playing with everything and you'll be golden!

Also, what method are you using to seal? For my loops, I like to keep the hair looped loose around the hanger (no knot/elastic) and back comb into the loop a bit. You have to keep tension on the hair, but after you get the hang of it, it'll make the loops A lot easier, and they'll last through numerous installs without going wonky or "closing up". That part is TOTALLY personal preference, though.

[Zombiæ]

Way better attempt then the ones I ever made I think you have a lot of potential to be great at this ^_^

[Dreadie_Lover1]

Also, what method are you using to seal? For my loops, I like to keep the hair looped loose around the hanger (no knot/elastic) and back comb into the loop a bit. You have to keep tension on the hair, but after you get the hang of it, it'll make the loops A lot easier, and they'll last through numerous installs without going wonky or "closing up". That part is TOTALLY personal preference, though.

Hey, I used the iron and towel method but i should be getting a steamer soon as its taking too long to seal them ... my legs hurt

I tried doing the loop without a knot but it wasnt working for me ... i used tights tied across a chair arms to create the loop but it wouldnt join together without a knot where the loop was.

[Dreadie_Lover1]

Way better attempt then the ones I ever made I think you have a lot of potential to be great at this ^_^

Thank you ... its taken me since before Christmas to make 28 as i was moving ... hopefully it will be worth every minute

[angeleyes90]

their great for a first set i like the ends to