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White people dreads.

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HomieJon
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Has any one had them or have them? If so what method did you use to get them? Any thoughts on them? I was thinking about getting them, and not because of jahh bless. I like the way they look and the attitude they come off with. If you have had post pictures! Inb4 I'm a fool and need to cut my hair.
Mar 12 2012 11:49PM
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Anathema
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fuckin hippies.
Mar 12 2012 11:50PM
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iFlip
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god damned hippies.
Mar 12 2012 11:51PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
Posts: 11988 - Karma: 12,261
the 90's called and said they wanted their hair style back.
Mar 12 2012 11:51PM
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EricaMN.
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unless you are a magician, they will look like shit if you do them yourself. go to a black people hairdresser and see what they can do. it may be more expensive than you think.

oh and PICS
Mar 13 2012 12:04AM
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Flying~Squirrel
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never a good idea. never.
Mar 13 2012 12:08AM
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gustafari
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thinkin doin this if i can grow my hair out long enough.

you should post some pictures when/if you get it done
Mar 13 2012 12:08AM
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HomieJon
Posts: 621 - Karma: 134
Really white trash, care to explain?
Mar 13 2012 12:08AM
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Flying~Squirrel
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Mar 13 2012 12:12AM
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dreadyboy
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Do this, it's a little over a hundred but they'll do a good job. I had em for 3 years, they were sweet at the time, got grody as fuck by the end though.
Mar 13 2012 12:14AM
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Panda_with_Guns
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learn to google. litteraly takes 1 search.
Mar 13 2012 12:15AM
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.AR6rider.
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Well, when you look like you haven't showered in weeks, you tend to give off a white trash vibe.
Mar 13 2012 12:16AM
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HomieJon
Posts: 621 - Karma: 134
It all depends on how you take care of them. I would make sure it wouldn't look like that you can shower everyday you can use shampoo 3 times a week. All the dirty gross hair is a stereotype.
Mar 13 2012 12:40AM
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El.Guapo
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Mar 13 2012 12:51AM
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84west
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Get them, you'd fit in real well here in Portland
Mar 13 2012 12:52AM
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northeast
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natty is the best way. get some residue-free shampoo, wash your hair every other day, NO CONDITIONER AT ALL, and do not comb or brush it under any circumstances. depending on how thick your hair is, it can take between 6 months to a year for them to start looking decent, but it's worth the wait when black people with real dreads can't make fun of yours, because they're real too. if you're an impatient prick, the best option is backcombing. it's the single best way to make them work, and there's very little maintenance required, if any after the first month or two. look it up on the internet, you can have your friends do it at your house or get it done professionally. backcombing is best done with your hair at your shoulders or longer, and naturally grown dreads are best started from the beginning (short hair).
Mar 13 2012 12:54AM
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northeast
Posts: 2119 - Karma: 254
double post, no fucks given, YOLO bitches.

a side note - naturally grown dreads aren't guaranteed to be evenly distributed or all the same size, whereas with backcombed dreads you can control the size and location of each lock within half a centimeter or so.
Mar 13 2012 12:56AM
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_Jeffrey_
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lol
Mar 13 2012 1:11AM
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DERS.
Posts: 6299 - Karma: 1,293
haha i have to agree. unless youre playin in a reggae band, dreds are not the best look for a white dude. or chick.
Mar 13 2012 1:16AM
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SeanTom
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Mar 13 2012 1:31AM
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ISellMeth
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It looks so fucking grimmy.
Mar 13 2012 1:39AM
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Crossfade
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Mar 13 2012 1:51AM
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Toasty.
Posts: 6195 - Karma: 2,281
Not on lucas^

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Mar 13 2012 1:52AM
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Crossfade
Posts: 743 - Karma: 24

Dreads could turn you into some kind of badass...

Mar 13 2012 1:59AM
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Sno.
Posts: 12155 - Karma: 6,152

you do whatever you want to do. If you like the way you look, that's all that matters.

I, for one, am not a fan.

Mar 13 2012 1:59AM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24725 - Karma: 29,944
I had them for a little bit...

then it was about 94 degrees on a backpacking trip in the eastern sierras, so I took a knife to them haha.
Mar 13 2012 2:05AM
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Chaunceyskis
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Dreadheadhq.com man it's the way to go. Totally depends on the kind of person you are and if you are dedicated to it. It's a chore. Not just a ton of fun hair. Lol
Mar 13 2012 2:05AM
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mynamegus
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its a hard hairstyle to pull off if your white. but go for it dude. get it done professionally, if its done wrong it can pull out the roots of your hair and hurt your scalp really bad. my friend learned this the hard way.
Mar 13 2012 2:13PM
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Chaunceyskis
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i think it really does depend...
i want them badly
Mar 13 2012 2:46PM
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Blurst
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ASK TANNER HALL HOW YOU SHOULD APPROACH IT
Mar 13 2012 2:49PM
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Chaunceyskis
Posts: 2197 - Karma: 346
NO DONT! please, his were gnarly
dont
go to dreadheadhq.com
please
they know their shit.
Mar 13 2012 2:50PM
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disastertourism
Posts: 2402 - Karma: 135
There're a few different ways to make dreads,
I used to have a few in my hair and used the twist and rip technique for most of them and they looked awesome.

They're more maintenance than you might expect though, but they can look good if you do them right.
Mar 13 2012 3:22PM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24725 - Karma: 29,944
I just want to know how to make dreads not smell like ass.
Mar 13 2012 4:03PM
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disastertourism
Posts: 2402 - Karma: 135
Wash your hair.
And ring the dreads out when you come out the shower, and make sure you dry them.
Mar 13 2012 4:05PM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24725 - Karma: 29,944
Well no shit, but i still feel like they stink thereafter anyways.

maybe its just how my hair is.
Mar 13 2012 4:06PM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24725 - Karma: 29,944
Well no shit, but i still feel like they stink thereafter anyways.

maybe its just how my hair is.
Mar 13 2012 4:06PM
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disastertourism
Posts: 2402 - Karma: 135
Mine never smelled.
Mar 13 2012 5:13PM
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Flacko
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sadly true
Mar 13 2012 5:18PM
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almajoy
Posts: 36 - Karma: 18
just got em a few weeks ago after wanting to forever...
i backcombed and palm rolled with a little wax.
just make sure you have a lot of time to dedicate to make them... and also at first you wanna keep fixing them up so they stay looking good.
i love em! so stoked i finally have em
Mar 13 2012 5:19PM
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Dr.Gonzo
Posts: 2552 - Karma: 87
you get dreads by not taking any care of your hair for a very long time. Good luck post pics if successful.
Mar 13 2012 5:21PM
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CliffyByro
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Mar 13 2012 5:35PM
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Lansfield
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Click for larger image white people dreads are cool...right guys?
Mar 13 2012 5:40PM
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Ski_Alot
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i do not see this going well
Mar 13 2012 6:31PM
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Chaunceyskis
Posts: 2197 - Karma: 346
yes...dreads happen when you do this...but then they end up nasty
you can wash your hair everyday and still have dreadlocks

Mar 13 2012 6:39PM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24725 - Karma: 29,944
What about medusa?
Mar 13 2012 6:53PM
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Dr.Gnar
Posts: 896 - Karma: 197
If you can handle, live, and deal with 95% of people looking in pity, disgust, or assuming you're a useless hippie and/or pothead, go for it!
Mar 13 2012 7:01PM
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skithedirt
Posts: 1759 - Karma: 382
okay buckle up....

I have dreads, Ive had them since last January. I got them because I liked the way they look and I still do. They hit just a little past my shoulders right now. As for getting them go to Dreadheadhq.com and read their ssite thoroughly. The main thing to do is research them fully before getting them. Before I got mine I researched them off and on for about two years. The method Id say is best is backcombing, I got mine done in a salon and They backcombed and also crocheted mine. I would say use wax to start if you want, BUT USE VERY LITTLE IF ANY. The place that did my dreads used wayyyyyyy too much wax and I had a hell of a time washing it all out. If you and a couple friends (girlfriend, etc) feel comfortable doing them yourselves then let them do it. If not, go to a salon and spend the money to do it.

As for washing them, I wash mine 3-4 times a week, I play college football so during the season I wash them more than 3-4 times per week.

The main problem you will have working against you is time. Everyone (me included) wants their dreads to look perfect right off the bat... and that is not the case at all. For white people it takes about a year for your dreads to start looking legit. Yes theyll look dreaded throughout that first year but IMO a year is about the time where it starts too look legit. Another problem is summer heat, along with long hair in general, its hot as hell. But, if your dreads are long enough like mine are you can just pull em back in a ponytail etc.

Also, society doesnt accept dreadlocks so you will have to battle with the usual people saying. "OMG DID YOU PUT HONEY IN YOUR HAIR?!" or my personal favorite "YOU DONT SHOWER BECAUSE YOU HAVE DREADS" You will have a lot of people looking at you funny and asking you the most random questions you could ever think of. Enjoy it, embrace it, and be kind to the people interested in them.

If you have any questions PM me, I currently have a deactivated facebook account so I cant post a picture of myself.
Mar 14 2012 12:20AM
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Flying~Squirrel
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snakes =/= dreads
Mar 14 2012 12:34AM
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Davy.Crockett
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if your white, i don't care what you look like or what you dress like or how jah you are, DO NOT GET DREADS. you will look like a fucking idiot
Mar 14 2012 12:37AM
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erikK
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Mar 14 2012 12:53AM
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Bmo.
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anyone else see a resemblance to andy parry?
Mar 14 2012 1:26AM
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