What to make dreadfalls on

Cen0bite · 02-03-2007, 04:46 PM

I'm going to start making my own dreadfalls as soon as I get the hair I ordered. I was wondering if anyone here makes their own, and if you do, what do you put it on. For example, lace, hair bands, etc... I was thinking about maybe some ribbon or something.. would that work?

Neurosis · 02-03-2007, 08:50 PM

I have also begun making dreadlocks, but unfortunately, bought the wrong hair type (PP Kanekalon fibre hair), and came out really messy. Make sure it's 100% Kanekalon.

I find that thick elastics work the best. Ones that when pulled, you know has a firm grip. Lace is also a good supporter. I don't think ribbons will work. I find that they are too feeble for any support.

Hope this helps.

--Neurosis

BlackButterfly · 02-03-2007, 08:58 PM

Scünci makes these lovely seamless hair elastics called "hair hosiery" that are perfect (stretchy, low snag factor, no metal parts and no breakage). I find them to be perfect for such endeavors.

Cen0bite · 02-04-2007, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Neurosis

I have also begun making dreadlocks, but unfortunately, bought the wrong hair type (PP Kanekalon fibre hair), and came out really messy. Make sure it's 100% Kanekalon.

Yeah, I ordered the 100% Kanekalon jumbo braid. I've heard about the PP fibre and that it doesn't work well with heat. So, I stayed away from it.
BlackButterfly, thanks for the link!

Neurosis · 02-04-2007, 08:21 AM

Well, PP fibre does not work well with heat so much, that thanks for my hard effort to melt the fibre, it blew out my hairdryer. Luckily we had a new one in our closet.

Not too long ago, my aunt bought a facial steamer, that I tried to use on the PP. Forgetting to place the water secure top, I accidentally dropped the steamer, sending all the water gushing out, and scalded my leg. I have a burn on my leg as a result.

When using my flat hair iron, the hair did melt, but came out scraggly, and broke off easily.

Take my misfortune as a caution. Never buy PP.

--Neurosis

Cen0bite · 02-04-2007, 09:16 AM

Well, it's not so much as not buying it, it's just not good for heat. It can be used for braids, twists, and silky wraps.

BlackButterfly · 02-04-2007, 11:32 AM

Can't you use hot water? I do. It's a bit messier (I make my dreads in the bathroom, but just as effective. Pettingzoowigs.com has an excellent braid sealer and a ratting comb to make dreads.

I'll have to find that tutorial for making dreads, but I think it was on Doctored Locks.

Neurosis · 02-04-2007, 12:46 PM

I find this website most helpful in making dreads:

http://www.angrycaninelovestick.org

--Neurosis

Cen0bite · 02-04-2007, 01:07 PM

I think I'm going to use a hair dryer to do mine. Actually, angrycaninelovestick.org is where I learned how to make them at.

Btw, does anyone know how to make ribbed tubing falls? I know where to get it, but how would you put it on the elastic bands? Superglue? I'm confused when it comes to that part. Also, I just walked to CVS with my grandma and saw the same hair bands that were on the scrunchies.com website. So, I'm going to get them there instead of online.

Blackbutterfly, I have the dread tutorial on Doctored Locks but I'm at my grandma's house using her computer. On my computer, it's under the Favorites section so when I get home, I'll send you the link.

c130 · 02-04-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Neurosis

I find this website most helpful in making dreads:

http://www.angrycaninelovestick.org

--Neurosis

Omg. I never thought of using wool! I've been wanting to attempt making some dreads for a while but couldn't figure out what to make them from.

Only problem is, how would I attach two-foot wool & plastic tube dreads to my current two inches of hair?

BlackButterfly · 02-04-2007, 05:28 PM

Two inches is plenty is you just want them woven in temporarily (especially with wool, which is feather-light). However, if you meant gathering that up into a secure base for falls...

Good rubber bands and lotsa prayer!

c130 · 02-04-2007, 05:56 PM

Would PVA glue answer any prayers?

BlackButterfly · 02-04-2007, 06:09 PM

Maybe, you could form a "stub" of sorts... but I'd advise caution in applying any sort of adhesive to the hair/scalp area.

(at least you didn't mention latex bonding glue--the very thought of that strikes fear into my very core!)

Neurosis · 02-04-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by c130

Only problem is, how would I attach two-foot wool & plastic tube dreads to my current two inches of hair?

They always recommend three inches, since it will be more reliable in security. Question is can you braid your hair? Try it, and let me know how it turns out, then I'll tell you the rest.

--Neurosis

chelseagirl · 02-05-2007, 07:42 AM

I prefer elastic mounting over lace, because using something that has stretch to it makes it easier to secure better to your own hair. I know everyone on here hates Vampire Freaks, but the cult Dread to be Different on there has awesome tutorials for everything imaginable (loose, tubing, crin, rexlace, synth dreads, etc.), and most of the tutorials have step by step directions with pictures. There's a LOT more tutorials on there than on Heavenly Hair.

Neurosis · 02-11-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cen0bite

I think I'm going to use a hair dryer to do mine.

Do not try the hairdrying method. My dreads came out really scraggly and rough. Even with Kanekalon, the dreads unravel. Like mentioned before, my hairdryer stopped working after so many uses trying to melt the dread with the appliance. Boiling water was so much useful. It melted easier, and the scraggely figure smoothed down. Just remember to twist as you inserted it into the pot of boiling water, and repeat the proces, not just once. Use your instinct when you see that the dread is just fine.

--Neurosis

Cen0bite · 02-13-2007, 07:34 PM

K, well I switched to the boiling water method..and wow, it worked so well. I managed to do about 13 today. I have 25 in all. Here's a pic.
http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/10...425x425Q85.jpg

chelseagirl · 02-14-2007, 08:42 AM

Nice color combination! I have a pair of dread falls in those exact colors. Very good job.

Neurosis · 02-14-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cen0bite

K, well I switched to the boiling water method..and wow, it worked so well. I managed to do about 13 today. I have 25 in all. Here's a pic.
http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/10...425x425Q85.jpg

Nice dreads! I'm still on the process of making mine. It took about three bags to finally create nice, solid dreads. Mine are all black though, since I do not want to cause any trouble with my parents. Although, I am planning on a few yellow here and there.

--Neurosis

emeraldlonewoulf · 02-15-2007, 01:58 AM

http://www.extra-muffins.com/hair/

yes, it is a goofy sounding name, but anything and everything you might want to know about non-traditional hairstyles you can probably find here...... they have a wealth of info on dreads....... I got the link from somewhere on here actually. I think it was from a post by Poupee Celestia...... or she started the thread, one.

Heatherzilla · 02-16-2007, 01:14 AM

I've been making some dread falls and some loose falls just for fun, I used lace to mount them and they stay in really well. Hair elastics have an annoying way of breaking all the time.

sophillya · 03-04-2007, 12:12 PM

i recommend elastic but lace works well too. be careful about the ribbon though, it tends to slip out

mooncradle · 03-05-2007, 12:04 PM

Use elastic lace or or plain elastic. Layer the dreads, use about 2-3 layers. Are you planning on making SE's or DE's? If your doing DE's remeber to purchase little rubber bands!
With Crin or any other type of tubing you can put it on like DE's and use a little elastic band to attach about 3-4 pieces at a time, you can also tie them on but they lie nicer if attached with litte rubber bands.
Boilings cool, makes big soft dreads you can hug.

Killer_Burrito · 03-17-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Neurosis

I find this website most helpful in making dreads:

http://www.angrycaninelovestick.org

--Neurosis

Awesome site! And while I was looking...haha I found my Electonic Studio 2 teacher's picture in the dreads section. Wow. Oh Ms. Young....how I love you.

Cen0bite · 03-17-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mooncradle

With Crin or any other type of tubing you can put it on like DE's and use a little elastic band to attach about 3-4 pieces at a time, you can also tie them on but they lie nicer if attached with litte rubber bands.

Do you mean like putting a piece of tubing over elastic to where the ends are equal and using an elastic band to hold them together at the top? I've googled this for the longest time and I can't find anything on making them.