
Originally Posted by
KellyFox
Hi this is my first post (been lurking for a while!) but seeing as thisis my area of expertise, i thought i'd better post!
I do these type of extensions for a living, so i've braided in/supplied hundreds of sets of dreads. They are easy once you get the hang of it. My suggestion for anyone who hasn't done it before would be:
Buy at least 5 packs
Section your hair first, making 50 sections (~or more if you buy extra dreads), tie each off with a band. The sections don't need to be small, around half to an inch square as a guide.
Getting the dread in tight to start with is the hardest part, but once you can do that, you're sorted. Start with the sides of your hair, they are much easier.
They can feel very heavy and might give you a sore head for a few days, also they can itch!!
They are washable, but try to avoid the scalp area when doing so.
You can't cut those dreads in half, they will just unravel. You need to order some handmade ones to get shorter lengths.
Hope that helps!
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