Dreadlocks Journey: Backcombing method
Backcombing method for dreadlocks is also a natural method of dreading IF you don't use any dread wax or product with it.
Backcombing works perfectly on all kind of hair, NO EXCEPTIONS even on very straight and smooth hair.. It's the method that tells that every human can have nice dreadlocks.
How to do the backcoming method?
First thing is that you section your hair in squares, you can choose from big or small depending on the dreads size you want, you may use rubberbands to secure your sections and take them off later.
then using a comb that has teeth close to each other like this one below:
start combing the hair backwards, you begin from to the root of the hair to the end of it.
I have Made a video of me making one dread to my little niece, and I have used the backcombing method, I didn't tighten it enough because she wasn't going to keep it, but in this video you could see how the backcombing dreadlocks are made:
How often should I wash my backcombed dreads??
Just like we said in the neglect method in a previous post. Wash your dreadlocks twice a week and that's fine. It is a good idea if wash your hair less when you first backcomb it to give your newly dreads time to lock, like once a week.
But remember.. Avoid any shampoo that leave residue behind. Make sure you use only natural residue free dread Soap.
Maintaining backcombed dreadlocks?
Just like the neglected dreadlocks method, in backcoming.. you don't have to do much, Just separating the dreads and washing your hair. And some palmrolling sometimes
You may also Moisturize your dreadlocks sometimes to avoid dryness, it helps keeping your hair healthy.
Advantages of dreadlocks backcombing method:
while backcombing, you control the size of your dreads.
they mature faster than other methods.
backcombing works on all kind of hair especially straight caucasion and asian hair.
It's almost an all natural method.
Disadvantages of dreadlocks backcombing method:
The backcombing process takes few hours.
Need someone to help you. it hurts sometimes.
You may lose some hair in the process.
That's all about backcombing method, You might be interested in reading my post about What Dreadlocks Method to choose?
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