update

dreads are fun.
you wash them probably 0-3 times a month
[they aren't dirty, unless you
roll around in the dirt and
sleep in a tree]

you wash your scalp,
not the dreads.
i use TOMS natural bar of soap

you wax them every now
and then. i use 100% Australian
Beeswax by Murray's.
I bought it at the dollar store
in Waco

i'm enjoying them more
and more.

still get lots of stares and
questions......

sea salt apparently helps
your dreads to tighten.
SO i can't wait to go home and
swim in the ocean. :)

people who have legit dreads
let them "mature" through
sea bathing. pretty awesome.

once you get over the 2 month
hump, they actually look
quite amazing.
i'm at month 1. but they look promising.

if you're thinking about getting dreads
just know:

1. you need patience. lots of it.
2. some days your hair will be HUGE
3. dreads take lots of care,
but will look good even if you don't take
care of them. very ironic.
4. think of how much money you're saving
by not buying shampoo and conditioner
or hair spray, or moose, or any other hair
products you use normally.
5. i bought the hair wax at the dollar store.
SUPER affordable.
6. bad hair days almost never exist, just put
em in a low ponytail.
7. but SOME people think you
always have bad hair days....
until they realize they're dreads.
very silly.
8. you will be seen as different.
always be yourself, they'll realize
you're not that crazy.
9. let 1+ friends do them for you.
its time consuming but its better
than getting them professionally
done.
p.s. my friend Gigi did mine and it
took 16 hours. but i do have thick hair
and it was SUPER long.
10. did i say dreads are fun? i'll say
it again.
THEY'RE SO FUN.