Dreadlocks Journey: Neglect method (Natural,Organic)

Dreadlocks Journey: Neglect method (also called Natural method or Organic method) what you have to know.

First thing you must know is that this is the best way to have healthy dreadlocks, but choosing the method is a personal choice. Everyone is free in his hair, choosing a less natural dreadlocks method won't make you any less than the all natural way dreadheads.

Second thing: many people when they hear NEGLECT METHOD they think that you neglect your hair, in the way that you don't care about it or don't wash it.. WRONG. THE NEGLECT METHOD MEANS: not using any natural or chemical method to form the dreads and let the hair lock on itself with The minimum of help.

How to do the Natural/ Neglect/ Organic method?

You basically don't do anything to your hair except washing it, your hair HAS to be clean. It takes from four months to one year (depending on your hair texture) your hair will then start to lock, at that time you will have to help sectionning your locked hair by separating the dreads from the roots.

It is important that you start sectionning your hair when it just start dreading or it will form  huge congos (when two dreads or more lock together).

Do this separation regularly, anytime you feel like your hair needs it. It may sound like it's ripped, but it's normal you don't have to worry about it, the longer your dreads are growing, the less separation you will need to make.

How often should I wash my "neglect" dreads??

You wash your dreadlocks twice a week and that's fine. Many Neglect people wash their hair less, like once a week, and that helps in forming the dreads faster, washing more than twice will slow down the dreading process, but it's up to you.

But you have to avoid any shampoo that leave residue behind. Make sure you use only natural residue free dread Soap. (I will post Natural receips later on this blog).

Maintaining neglect dreadlocks?

you don't have to do much really, Just separating the dreads and washing your hair. 

But you may Moisturize your dreadlocks sometimes to avoid dryness, it helps keeping your hair healthy.

The golden word for Neglect dreadlocks is PATIENCE.

Yes, this dreading method need a lot of patience, you will not be seeing any dreadlocks in the first year, only crazy messy hair. And if you set up your mind on using the neglect method in your dreadlocks journey and you give up before you reach your goal then it's not worth it, just some wasted time. So make sure you are patient enough to go all the way in your journey. And believe me, it's really worth it.

Advantages of neclect dreadlocks.

It's an easy to do method, you don't need any help or experience, you can do it yourself. It is also the healthiest one.

I wouldn't say it's the only natural method because other than the chemical dreadlocks methods the other ones are natural too, but it's the most Natural one of them.

Disadvantages of neglect dreadlocks.

Takes a very long time so it needs a lot of patience, also the dreads are not all of the same size, and some people wouldn't like the "look" of their dreadlocks when they see diferent sizes on each dread. So if you care a lot about how your dreadlocks look, then this method is not for you.

Here is the video:

You might be interested in reading my post about What Dreadlocks Method to choose?

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Dreadlocks Journey: five Methods how to make dreadlocks

DREADLOCKS JOURNEY | HOW TO MAKE DREADLOCKS?:

Or Wich Dreadlocks Method to choose?

So your hair is long enough now to start your dreadlocks journey?.. The next step is to choose the dreading method, depending on your hair type, and the patience degree you have.

here are the different Dreading methods that exist, with advantage and disadvantage of each one. I will post an article on each method to explain in details and with videos.

1-NEGLECT METHOD:

How to do the neglect method: You don't do anything actually except washing your hair, you let it grow naturally. With time, after a year or so it will start to knot and dreads on itself, you might help it by ripping the dreads while they are growing or using rubber bands to define the sections, but the true nectlect people don't do all this.

Advantages: easy to do, no tools or products needed, no assisstance or help; It's the healthiest way to have healthy dreadlocks. No hair damages.

Disadvantages: Takes a lot of time, at least a year before the dreads start forming, or more if your hair is smooth and straight. dreads are not all of the same size, some are fat others are skinny, needs a lot of patience. read more details in this post: http://dreadlocksjourneyblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/dreadlocks-journey-neglect-method.html

2-BACKCOMBING METHOD:

How to do the backcoming method: Section your hair in squares, big or small depending on the dreads size you want, start combing the hair backwards using a dread comb, you begin from to the root of the hair to the end of it; You may use rubberbands to secure your dreads and take them off later.

Advantages: you control the size of your dreads. they mature faster than other methods. it works on all kind of hair especially straight caucasion hair. It's almost an all natural method.

Disadvantages: Takes few hours to make it. Need someone to help you. it hurts sometimes. you may lose some hair in the process.
read more details in this post: http://dreadlocksjourneyblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/dreadlocks-journey-backcombing-method.html

3-TWIST AND RIP METHOD:

How to do the twist and rip method: Section your hair in squares (depending on the size you want for your dreads). Split the sectioned part in two, hold each part in one hand, then twist clockwise, change the hands and spread the sectioned part till it get's tight by the root, repeat till you reach ther end of hair. you might do some palmrolling after.

Advantages: You control the size of your dreads. it's almost an all natural method (unless you use wax). your dreads look like real dreads the same day.

Disadvantages: doesn't work well for straight smooth hair. you may lose a little bit hair in the process. may take time doing it and might hurt a little bit aswell. Read more details in this post: http://dreadlocksjourneyblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/dreadlocks-twist-and-rip-method.html

4-DREAD PERMING METHOD:

How to do the perming method: Go to a salon that does it, and pay them to do it.

Advantages: after going out of the salon you will have dreadlocks instantly.

Disadvantages: It's a chemical process. Must be done by proffessionals. It damages the hair so.. don't do it ;) Read more details in this post: http://dreadlocksjourneyblog.blogspot.com/2014/03/dread-perming-method-for-dreadlocks.html

5-WOOL METHOD:

How to do the Wool dread method: Take a wool thing (sweater, hat or gloves) put it on your hair and rub it in circles for few minutes till you feel knots starting to form. You may rip it apart later to separately form your dreads.

Advantages: All natural method, no help needed, no tools (except wool hat).

Disadvantages: It hurts a lot. takes a lot of time till you start to see dreads(you'll have a messy hair or at least a year). May damage a little bit of your hair if you're not carefull.

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Dreadlocks: What you really need to know

Dreadlocks: What you really need to know

I have found something very interesting on wikipedia, but it was too long, I brought you only the most important things, and you can still read everything (link below)

Dreadlocks, also called locks, a ras, dreads, "rasta" or Jata (Hindi), are matted coils of hair. Dreadlocks are usually intentionally formed; because of the variety of different hair textures, various methods are used to encourage the formation of locks such as backcombing. Additionally, leaving long hair to its own devices by not brushing or cutting the hair will encourage it to tangle together as it grows, leading to twisted, matted ropes of hair known as dreadlocks. The latter method is typically referred to as the neglect method. A common misconception is that those who have dreadlocks do not wash their hair, but this is not always the case. Many dreadlock care regimens require the wearer to wash their hair up to twice a week (a normal amount for healthy, clean hair of any style).

Dreadlocks are associated most closely with the Rastafari movement, but people from many ethnic groups in history before them have worn dreadlocks, including many ancient Semitic and Indo-Aryan peoples of the Near East and Asia Minor, Sadhus of Nepal, India and the Sufi Rafaees, the Māori people of New Zealand, the Maasai and the Oromo of East Africa, and the Sufi malangs and fakirs of Pakistan, and medieval Irish Warriors.

Etymology
The word is a compound word combining the words dread and locks that dates to the time of the invasion of native peoples in the West Indies. In the 1960s the intent may have been to evoke the dread aroused in beholders of the hair; "dread" also has a sense of "fear of the Lord" in the Rastafari Movement, which can be partially expressed as alienation from contemporary society.

History
The first known examples of dreadlocks date back to East Africa and some parts of North Africa. Maasai men found in the regions of northern Tanzania and southern Kenya have been wearing dreadlocks for as long as they have survived. There hasn't been official date of the "start" of Maasai dreadlocks, but it is a tradition that has been going on for thousands of years.[citation needed] Even today, Maasai men can be found easily donning their dreadlocks, with a tint of red color from the soil.

In ancient Egypt examples of Egyptians wearing locked hairstyles and wigs have appeared on bas-reliefs, statuary and other artifacts. Mummified remains of ancient Egyptians with locks, as well as locked wigs, have also been recovered from archaeological sites.
The Hindu deity Shiva and his followers were described in the scriptures as wearing "jaTaa", meaning "twisted locks of hair", probably derived from the Dravidian word "Sadai", which means to twist or to wrap. The Greeks, the Pacific Ocean peoples, the Naga people and several ascetic groups within various major religions have at times worn their hair in locks, including the monks of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the Nazirites of Judaism, Qalandari Sufi's the Sadhus of Hinduism, and the Dervishes of Islam among others. The very earliest Christians also may have worn this hairstyle. Particularly noteworthy are descriptions of James the Just, first Bishop of Jerusalem, who wore them to his ankles.

Pre-Columbian Aztec priests were described in Aztec codices (including the Durán Codex, the Codex Tudela and the Codex Mendoza) as wearing their hair untouched, allowing it to grow long and matted.

In Senegal, the Baye Fall, followers of the Mouride movement, a sect of Islam indigenous to the country which was founded in 1887 by Shaykh Aamadu Bàmba Mbàkke, are famous for growing locks and wearing multi-colored gowns. Cheikh Ibra Fall, founder of the Baye Fall school of the Mouride Brotherhood, popularized the style by adding a mystic touch to it, it's important to note that warriors among fullani, wolof, serer and mandika were also known to have dreadlocks when old and cornrows when young for centuries.

(Source: Wikipedia, read full article here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreadlocks)

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Dreadlocks Journey: 6 Important questions to ask Before Starting

Dreadlocks Journey: Before Starting your journey

Now before you start your wonderful dreadlocks journey (and yes it will be wonderful I am sure). there are few things you need to know. As in starting any project in life, the first thing you do is collecting information.

Or let's say that there are few questions you need to ask yourself and find the good answers.

1-What does dreadlocks mean?

wikipedia says: "Dreadlocks, also called locks, dreads, or Jata (Hindi), are matted coils of hair." I wrote a full post about what you need to know about dreadlocks here.

2-What is the word "dreadlocks" to me?

is it just a different hairstyle or haircut that you fancy trying? is it just the look of the natty dreads that attracts you? or are you a real dreadhead willing to start a true wonderful dreadlocks journey?

3-Am I able to have dreadlocks with my hair type?

Dreadlocks are for everyone from all races, regardless to your hair type. you don't have to be a black African to have dreads like many people think. But still you have to know everything about your hair, your hair texture, your hair strenght... that will help you a lot in choosing what dreading method to use.

4-Wich dreadlocks method will work best for me?

As I said it depends a lot on your hair type, if your hair is not strong enough, some methods may damage your hair a little bit.
read about all the methods to make dreadlocks in this post:
http://dreadlocksjourneyblog.blogspot.com/2014/01/dreadlocks-journey-five-methods-how-to.html

5-Dreadlocks products??

You can find some here and there. But a personal advice I give you "NO".
 stick to natural stuff, if you want to have beautiful healthy dreadlocks avoid using any non-natural product.

6-Am I patient enough?

It's not gonna be easy, it takes time, so you must be very patient, don't give up. Everytime you feel like you're gonna give up on your dreadlocks journey, think about the result, picture yourself with nice long dreadlocks, browse the net and see other people's dreadlock journeys, it will motivate you.

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Dreadlocks: Dreadlock Journey starts Now

DREADLOCKS.

If you are here it's because you are looking for some informations related to Dreadlocks, either you have them, or you are planning to start a dreadlock journey, in all ways, Welcome, along with my Dreadlock Journey pictures and videos, I will post on this blog, some informations that I could get throughout my Dread locks Journey, about how to make dreadlocks, how to maintain your dreads.. and stuff like that.

I will help you the best I could, I created this blog because I have noticed throu my dreadlocks journey that most people don't know anything about dreadlocks, rastafari, Jah... Also there are many many stereoypes, the famous one is that many people think that we don't wash our Dreads?? are you serious? o.O I mean come on, how could it even be possible? 

we really need to spread the truth about the whole Dreadlocks issue, we also need to share our experiences, and why not sharing our whole journey.

This is the trailer video of my Dreadlocks Journey youtube Channel

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