First set of dreads...
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First set of dreads...
So this is the first set I was actually serious about making...I need to know more about sealing the ends as I feel they are a bit to "feathery". Thanks in advance!
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Re: First set of dreads...
You will also need to backcomb much more, use half the hair of each colour on the candycane dread and twist tighter (whilst holding the dread twisted until it cools down)
If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask! Somebody (if not myself) will be more than happy to help. Good luck!
If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask! Somebody (if not myself) will be more than happy to help. Good luck!
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Re: First set of dreads...
My problem seems to be that the more I backcomb the less I can get the dread to twist into a smooth lock
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Re: First set of dreads...
You might just be getting knots. It can take a while to get the hang of backcombing, but you will get it!jlaynaeb wrote:My problem seems to be that the more I backcomb the less I can get the dread to twist into a smooth lock
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Re: First set of dreads...
Hmmm....is there a certain "technique" I should be doing?
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Re: First set of dreads...
Not really, but your backcombed dread should be evenly matted. I don't know whether you've seen my backcombing video, but it's the most effective tutorial - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50_dAKwyG_Y
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Re: First set of dreads...
OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I wasn't pulling the dread apart after backcombing! That's why it kept coming out so knotted. Thanks!
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Re: First set of dreads...
I should've said this when I first read that comment, it's not always about the split, but more so manipulations to get tiny knots everywhere, evenly, rather than a huge hair ball. For longer dreads, don't do the whole length of hair at once! Start small, a few inches at a time.
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Re: First set of dreads...
for sealing ends i just put a clamp or peg right on the end twist it then steam or boil whichever is your method, that way you dont burn yourself
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