Dreadlocks

00jennifer00

Does anyone have dreadlocks?  Or had them before?  I've had them twice.  I loved them, and hated them at the same time.  I think dh mostly just hated them though.  I hadn't quite gotten the washing down to keep my hair from getting greasy (it's kind of naturally greasy, ick).  I a white, with "lots and lots of thin hair" I've been told.  Some of it is pretty curly on its own, some is kind of straight.  My grandmother had black, tightly curling hair, and I definitely have that in the mix, but most of my hair is just wavy.  Dreads actually work really well in my hair, it locks up pretty darn fast.  I didn't have to cut any off when I combed them out both times, thank goodness.  My hair is down to my bra strap, so it's nice and long and backcombing them in wouldn't leave me with short nubby hair.  Plus I like to leave the ends wispy and undone for a softer look.  I think at the beginning of pregnancy (like now) would be a great time to do them since I'm losing less hair.  I love them because my hair styles so much easier with dreads.  I can actually do pretty updos without 30lbs of hair products.  Otherwise, my hair just falls out of all clips and I'm left with pretty much down or ponytails as my options.

My only hesitations on doing it again is dh...I know he'll be ok if I really want it, but I'm sure he wishes I didn't...and I'm almost 30.  I guess I feel like maybe I'm too old to do anything fun anymore.  I do wonder what they'd say at church.  I had them at church before, but we were new and didn't really know anyone yet, so it wasn't a big deal.  Now I teach the two year olds and I just don't know.  Dh is about to be an intern at church too.  I definitely don't fit the mold for a typical dread wearer.

Sorry, this was long and rambly.

ohioloveyou

For me, dreads are NMS.  They just generally look dirty to me.  If you have had them and like them, then by all means get them again.  People may talk at church, but that's their problem.  There are really much bigger things they should be worrying about than someone else's style.

gsg717

My mom had gorgeous locs when I was a kid. They were very thin locs and fortunately could be kept very clean b/c her texture locs easily. I've thought about doing the same with mine, but I've already cut all my hair off going from relaxed to natural and don't wanna cut it again if I decide to get rid of the locs. I know I wouldn't be able to comb them out b/c my hair locs way too easily, even with daily washing. I'm actually sitting here desperately trying to unlock the ends of my two strand twists that I did last week.

If it makes you happy, then do it for a while and maybe style to your hubby's preferences. And forget the people at church. You're there for God (or whomever you worship) anyway. If you're worried, sit in the back.

NiamhMarie

I really like dreadlocks to be honest. I don't think they look dirty at all, its just what people say. People will all put something that is different down. I wish I could do it to my hair but it's too fine and short. I say go for it, I'm sure the kids would love it.