Getting dreadlocks at the man?

Enthusiadam · Post by **Enthusiadam** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:08 am

I am quite interested in getting my dreads put in on the playa and i feel like i heard about a group last year were this was going on, maybe i was just hallucinating, but regardless if any one has any information about it i would love to find out more.

And if i was just making it all up..... Anyone want to dread my hair on playa?!?
I assure you i will make it well worth it.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:20 am

Make it worth my while? I'll dread the shit out of your hair.

"My while" = I need a ticket

Ranger Genius · Post by **Ranger Genius** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:58 am

Doesn't the process involve turning loose a small family of nesting rodents? I'm not sure that's such a good idea on the Playa.

Post by **Elderberry** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:13 am

I didn't think you "put in" dreadlocks. I thought they developed naturally by only rinsing your hair and then never combing it.

I think I read that for the natives living on the islands where the style originated, the look is enhanced by only rinsing the hair in the ocean and then letting it dry naturally.

IMHO I think it's non-hygienic and disgusting.

JK

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:17 am

IMHO You sure don't know much about dreadlocks.

Presumably, the OP has the fake kind he wants sewn or braided in - there's many varieties of fake dreads, and ways to stick them on.

You can also easily dread your hair. I've both dreaded hair (my own and others) and combed some out.

It can be unhygienic, as can anyone's hair if they don't care for it.

Thecatman · Post by **Thecatman** » Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:03 pm

Save your hair,
buy a Manny Ramirez wig

Enthusiadam · Post by **Enthusiadam** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:02 am

By 'put in' i mean back combing, its a process used to knot the hair and create dread locks, and no they arnt disgusting by nature thats a common belief but very wrong, its all about how you take care of them. Sure they can get nappy as fuck but you can keep them clean you just have to use the right shampoo.

And i am talking about actually dreading my hair not having fake ones put in

:D

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:39 am

There's several methods to create dreads, depending on the look you want, your hair type, etc.

"Ratting" and twisting is one way. You can combo braid + crochet hooking.

Perming your hair (to dry it all out) can help get them to stick.

misfit · Post by **misfit** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 1:12 pm

a little bit of honey and some back combing,,, instant dreads.

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 4:15 pm

Here in Santa Cruz we call them 'shitlocks' but that's a term usually reserved for grumpy, pouty white kids adrift on a sea of cultural ambiguity.

Post by **mdmf007** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 5:53 pm

is it possible to remove dreads without completely destroying the hair?

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Fri Apr 02, 2010 7:44 pm

is it possible to remove dreads without completely destroying the hair?

I'm wondering if it is possible to remove the dreads without a complete loss of hipster ennui?

tisha2 · Post by **tisha2** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:12 am

oh iso... i've missed you.

dreads. do it. easy. don't bring shampoo, don't brush. done.

oneeyeddick · Post by **oneeyeddick** » Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:44 pm

I have been thinking about letting my hair turn into dreads, and them cutting them off and getting them weaved onto UglyDougly's head to help hide his bald spots.

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:20 am

oneeyeddick wrote:I have been thinking about letting my hair turn into dreads, and them cutting them off and getting them weaved onto UglyDougly's head to help hide his bald spots.

I'll make him a cape.

Dreads are not easy to get out, but it is possible to comb them out. Also depends on what kind of hair you have.

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:56 am

Bald is the new dread.

Fire_Moose · Post by **Fire_Moose** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:10 am

I think people have dreaded being bald for a LOOOOONNNG time

C.f.M. · Post by **C.f.M.** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 10:37 am

Trishntek · Post by **Trishntek** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:37 pm

Ugly Dougly wrote:Bald is the new dread.

I'm bald and,,,, yeah now that you mention it,,,, people do dread me! So that's why she did that!!!! I'll be damned,,,,

Elliot · Post by **Elliot** » Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:32 pm

About 40 years ago I went to apply for a job, and was told "We don't hire long-hairs." When I see someone with dreadlocks today, I have the same reaction -- "You look like a bum, so there is a higher than average risk that you are a bum".

This is unfair to any upstanding citizen who happens to prefer an odd hairstyle (which is his own business), but it is a valid method for screening potensial employees and friends (which is my business).

Just thought I'd let you know.