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Knotty Boy FAQs .: Starting Dreads

Starting Dreads

Everything you need to know BEFORE you start.

How much length will I lose when I get dreads?
Well, with the backcomb-and-wax method of...

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Should I get a hair cut before getting dreaded?
No way! The messier your ends are, the easier...
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Any tips for dreading super slippery hair?

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Are my brand new dreads going to be presentable after just being done?

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Are there any hygiene concerns with having dreads and doing things that cause you to sweat?

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Can dreads cause balding?

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Can I lock up my hair myself? Time's no issue.

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Can I make temporary dreads? I wanna rock the look on occasion.

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Can I put in just one, or a few dreads?
Yep, you can – but keep in mind that single...

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Can I still use the wax if do stuff requiring a helmet?

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Do any bosses have the right to fire you if you have dreadlocks or if you're applying for a job and they refuse to hire you because of them?

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Dreads, twists, locks, braids - 4 different hairstyles?

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How can I get fat dreads?
You’ll get fat dreads by making larger...
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How can I get skinny dreads?
The size of your finished lock depends on a few...
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How does having layered hair going to affect putting in dreadlocks?
Having layered hair to start is going to end in...
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How long should my hair be to start locks?
We’ve had reports of people starting...

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I have Asian hair. Is this going to work?
Of course it’ll work! Speaking of coarse,...
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I heard that if you want dreadlocks you can't wash your hair for a month before hand, is this true?

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I want to colour my hair. Should I do this before or after i start locking?

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I was wondering if there were other methods of dreading hair without using your wax?
Totally! There are a bazillion different ways...

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Is it a good idea to use elastics or rubber bands on my dread tips and roots to keep them more together?

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Is it true that if I make smaller, skinnier locks now, that they will grow together into bigger ones in the future?

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My hair is about 6 inches long. Will my new dreads stick up or lay flat?

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My hair is crazy thick. Is this good or bad for starting locks?

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So what if I don't like them? Do I have to shave my head?

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What am I getting myself into, maintenance-wise?

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What can I do about my bangs when getting dreaded?
Lots of folks opt to keep their bangs out of...
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What colour wax should I use?
If you have blond, red or light brown hair...
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What will I need to dread?
Click here for full instructions on how to...

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What's a dread perm?

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What's the best way for me to part my hair when starting dreads?

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Why, when you put Knotty Boy Dread Wax in your hair, does it have clumps? Also how long does it take to dry?
You just have to smooth the clumps out with...
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Will my hair still grow in locks?

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