Dreadlocks

yo. · 10-25-2009, 10:16 PM

So I've been wantin dreads for maybe 3 years now, but never commit to growing my hair back out. It's relatively short now, the way i've been keeping it. I hate the phase in between now and 6 - 7 inches maybe. But any ways, what do you guys think? Do any of you have dreads? If so, would you recommend them? Also do you wash them daily, every two days, or never?

Mydriasis · 10-25-2009, 10:27 PM

I don't have dreads but one of my best friends had them for five years.

He washed his hair every day with dread shampoo

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They are a commitment so you gotta be ready for people to stereotype you. It's an easy way to meet people who smoke nuggets thats for sure. They get better and better with age, but in the begining they do look kind of awkward. But years 3+ they are rad!

Sugar420 · 10-25-2009, 11:49 PM

i dont have them and i dont recommend them. if youre not religious then why bother? they can be a hassle

Flamingnun · 10-26-2009, 01:33 AM

White people look ridiculous with dreads.

421 · 10-26-2009, 03:06 AM

if your gonna do it man just make sure you take care of them. make sure they're well groomed and all that shit, i hate nappy ass dirty looking dreads that are just clumps of matted hair

Lloydy · 10-26-2009, 05:47 AM

white people look like tramps with dreads

**Pharm Girl** · 10-26-2009, 05:50 AM

Do get the Pink ones..........~

hijabihippie · 10-26-2009, 06:14 AM

I used to wear dreadlocks (for religious/spiritual reasons) and they were gorgeous. My personal opinion is, if you're doing it for religious/spiritual reasons, fine. If not, then don't.

ChiefBongWater · 10-26-2009, 07:35 AM

im in the process now of growing dreads. yea, ur gonna get a lot of shit.. especially if ur white. A lot of rasta jokes, which get tiring but u gotta look past it.

Theres different methods of getting dreads, some result in 'nicer/neater' looking dreads and some the opposite. Its up to you which you want. If you want really nice and kept dreads ide recommend backcombing sections and using wax. But If you want some nappy hippy dreadlocks

then just go natural.

Just wash your hair with non- residue shampoo and dont comb. Gradually wash less n less and your scalp wont produce as much oils, so your hair will knot up better without the oils. Right now im only about a month and a half in, i wash my hair like 3.... 4 times a week.

you can wash your hair with baking soda, its a great cleaner. Or Dr. Bronners soap. Its residue free and vegan friendly

**SageTree** · 10-26-2009, 11:15 AM

member: Mikey has them.

I got long hair and people ask me if I am going to get dreads all the time.

People will judge you for sure, and I'm only speaking from long hair ,yet. People will judge you no matter what I suppose. But it gets annoying when people 'know you man' because of how you keep your hair.

I see how my life has changed as my hair has lengthened. Not a knowing gesture, but it just happened. As sure as my hair grew so did my spirituality. So I really understand what is being said here about the sacredness of keeping your hair a certain way.

So WHY do you want dreads would be my question, Killerrr.

SageTree

yo. · 10-26-2009, 12:14 PM

Not for religious purposes. You know I'm somewhat anti-religion. I just think they look bad ass and I like the lifestyle. I've done my e-research on em and I plan on washin em every other night. And my hair used to be past my shoulders, so I already know about the judgment issue. I can easily shrug that kinda shit off.

And I wanna find a girl who digs em.

Sugar420 · 10-26-2009, 12:19 PM

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You know I'm somewhat anti-religion... I like the lifestyle.

funny how these two statements dont go together

yo. · 10-26-2009, 12:20 PM

^dude just because you and some religious group find it religious.. does not mean that every one does. african hair naturally dreads with out care. wtf does that have to do with religion?

Mikey · 10-26-2009, 12:21 PM

I think it's about 5 years I have them now.

They have potential to look silly in the beginning so wear lotsa hats if you want, but once they grow out they're super nice.

I love my dreads wouldn't cut them for the world.

mr.nobody · 10-26-2009, 12:24 PM

yes you do wash them, biggest misconception about dreads is you dont wash/fuck with your hair . . . . easiest way to get some hobo dreads thats fuhsho. But yeah anyways white people with dreads do look ridiculous, black man style only sorreh. Be happy you can always resort to a mohawk or some other spikey style that us colored folk cant do lol

verklingen · 10-26-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yo.

^dude just because you and some religious group find it religious.. does not mean that every one does. african hair naturally dreads with out care. wtf does that have to do with religion? gtfo my dick, "shawty"

you should get dreads

Sugar420 · 10-26-2009, 12:26 PM

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^dude just because you and some religious group find it religious.. does not mean that every one does. african hair naturally dreads with out care. wtf does that have to do with religion?

oh no you diint just get sassy with me

id say the same if you wanted to walk around with a big crucifix hangin off your neck...

what is "dredlock llifestyle" if it is not religious? just another fashion category like "goth" or "emo" ?

mr.nobody · 10-26-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by yo.

^dude just because you and some religious group find it religious.. does not mean that every one does. african hair naturally dreads with out care. wtf does that have to do with religion? gtfo my dick, "shawty"

making yourself look like an idiot bro. . . and furthermore the colored hair naps up naturally without care not dread lol. theres a difference

Mikey · 10-26-2009, 12:26 PM

Oh yeah and Wax is a major nono it'll never come out and hair will grow over it,just gross don't use wax.

And yes we wash our dreads all the time with all natural bar of soap.

yo. · 10-26-2009, 12:30 PM

Yeah MIke I got a couple home made hats like this one, I wear em all the time with long hair.

10-25-2009, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
yo. Controversial Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SOCAL Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 676 Thanked 202 Times in 143 Posts	Dreadlocks So I've been wantin dreads for maybe 3 years now, but never commit to growing my hair back out. It's relatively short now, the way i've been keeping it. I hate the phase in between now and 6 - 7 inches maybe. But any ways, what do you guys think? Do any of you have dreads? If so, would you recommend them? Also do you wash them daily, every two days, or never? __________________ "God" is an alien and we all came from another galaxy as an expansion of our specie's existence.

10-25-2009, 10:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mydriasis Do Not Resuscitate Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 840 Thanked 431 Times in 298 Posts	I don't have dreads but one of my best friends had them for five years. He washed his hair every day with dread shampoo. They are a commitment so you gotta be ready for people to stereotype you. It's an easy way to meet people who smoke nuggets thats for sure. They get better and better with age, but in the begining they do look kind of awkward. But years 3+ they are rad! __________________ ۞

10-26-2009, 01:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Flamingnun Shpadoinkle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: roflmao Posts: 17,538 Thanks: 1,046 Thanked 2,611 Times in 1,178 Posts	White people look ridiculous with dreads. __________________

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421 Alice D. Millionaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Appalachia Posts: 1,790 Thanks: 448 Thanked 106 Times in 69 Posts	if your gonna do it man just make sure you take care of them. make sure they're well groomed and all that shit, i hate nappy ass dirty looking dreads that are just clumps of matted hair __________________ further forward

10-26-2009, 05:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lloydy KTF Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 11,692 Thanks: 469 Thanked 2,188 Times in 1,002 Posts	white people look like tramps with dreads __________________ Keep the red flag flying high

10-25-2009, 11:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sugar420 Old School Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 6,093 Thanks: 32 Thanked 132 Times in 706 Posts	i dont have them and i dont recommend them. if youre not religious then why bother? they can be a hassle

10-26-2009, 05:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pharm Girl Looking for a Bone! Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,203 Blog Entries: 13 Thanks: 2,553 Thanked 1,009 Times in 783 Posts	Do get the Pink ones..........~ Attached Images __________________ .....The Time has Come to 'Walk the Talk'.....~ ......A message for ALL from the Deer Tribe...~ It is a great journey — but you must do the walking and have the willingness to change and make the leap into the next level of human evolution. Become an inquisitive free thinking individual that takes responsibility for your life and the spiritual accountability to live life to the fullest. *Fuck the Monkeys*

10-26-2009, 06:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
hijabihippie YaHookan Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,587 Thanks: 1,153 Thanked 655 Times in 515 Posts	I used to wear dreadlocks (for religious/spiritual reasons) and they were gorgeous. My personal opinion is, if you're doing it for religious/spiritual reasons, fine. If not, then don't. Last edited by hijabihippie; 10-26-2009 at 06:16 AM.

10-26-2009, 07:35 AM	#9 (permalink)
ChiefBongWater a lot of grease Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,007 Thanks: 124 Thanked 275 Times in 204 Posts	im in the process now of growing dreads. yea, ur gonna get a lot of shit.. especially if ur white. A lot of rasta jokes, which get tiring but u gotta look past it. Theres different methods of getting dreads, some result in 'nicer/neater' looking dreads and some the opposite. Its up to you which you want. If you want really nice and kept dreads ide recommend backcombing sections and using wax. But If you want some nappy hippy dreadlocks then just go natural. Just wash your hair with non- residue shampoo and dont comb. Gradually wash less n less and your scalp wont produce as much oils, so your hair will knot up better without the oils. Right now im only about a month and a half in, i wash my hair like 3.... 4 times a week. you can wash your hair with baking soda, its a great cleaner. Or Dr. Bronners soap. Its residue free and vegan friendly __________________ Ελληνική υπερηφάνεια

10-26-2009, 11:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
SageTree ~Kalyāṇa-mitrā~ Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In Love Posts: 22,612 Blog Entries: 26 Thanks: 11,486 Thanked 5,709 Times in 4,024 Posts	member: Mikey has them. I got long hair and people ask me if I am going to get dreads all the time. People will judge you for sure, and I'm only speaking from long hair ,yet. People will judge you no matter what I suppose. But it gets annoying when people 'know you man' because of how you keep your hair. I see how my life has changed as my hair has lengthened. Not a knowing gesture, but it just happened. As sure as my hair grew so did my spirituality. So I really understand what is being said here about the sacredness of keeping your hair a certain way. So WHY do you want dreads would be my question, Killerrr. SageTree __________________ YaHooka is.... Cannabis lovers from around the world pulling up a comfy chair, picking up a vaporizer, a bong, a brownie, a pipe, or a joint, getting high, stoned, buzzed or healthy. Uniting our minds in conversation...While Portraying a Positive Image of marijuana and marijuana users to the world. Treat your fellow YaHookans with kindness,respect and tolerance. "We're not here to judge what's good from bad, But to do the things that are right."

10-26-2009, 12:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
yo. Controversial Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SOCAL Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 676 Thanked 202 Times in 143 Posts	Not for religious purposes. You know I'm somewhat anti-religion. I just think they look bad ass and I like the lifestyle. I've done my e-research on em and I plan on washin em every other night. And my hair used to be past my shoulders, so I already know about the judgment issue. I can easily shrug that kinda shit off. And I wanna find a girl who digs em. __________________ "God" is an alien and we all came from another galaxy as an expansion of our specie's existence. Last edited by yo.; 10-26-2009 at 12:17 PM.

10-26-2009, 12:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
yo. Controversial Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SOCAL Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 676 Thanked 202 Times in 143 Posts	^dude just because you and some religious group find it religious.. does not mean that every one does. african hair naturally dreads with out care. wtf does that have to do with religion? __________________ "God" is an alien and we all came from another galaxy as an expansion of our specie's existence. Last edited by Sugar420; 10-26-2009 at 12:27 PM.

10-26-2009, 12:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Mikey Seasoned YaHookan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: gulf islands bc Posts: 7,294 Thanks: 1,080 Thanked 2,013 Times in 1,344 Posts	I think it's about 5 years I have them now. They have potential to look silly in the beginning so wear lotsa hats if you want, but once they grow out they're super nice. I love my dreads wouldn't cut them for the world. __________________ RIP Gov

10-26-2009, 12:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
mr.nobody (310) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: CA Posts: 1,436 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 729 Thanked 181 Times in 129 Posts	yes you do wash them, biggest misconception about dreads is you dont wash/fuck with your hair . . . . easiest way to get some hobo dreads thats fuhsho. But yeah anyways white people with dreads do look ridiculous, black man style only sorreh. Be happy you can always resort to a mohawk or some other spikey style that us colored folk cant do lol __________________

10-26-2009, 12:26 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mikey Seasoned YaHookan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: gulf islands bc Posts: 7,294 Thanks: 1,080 Thanked 2,013 Times in 1,344 Posts	Oh yeah and Wax is a major nono it'll never come out and hair will grow over it,just gross don't use wax. And yes we wash our dreads all the time with all natural bar of soap. __________________ RIP Gov

10-26-2009, 12:30 PM	#20 (permalink)
yo. Controversial Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SOCAL Posts: 1,207 Thanks: 676 Thanked 202 Times in 143 Posts	Yeah MIke I got a couple home made hats like this one, I wear em all the time with long hair. __________________ "God" is an alien and we all came from another galaxy as an expansion of our specie's existence.

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