How can I prevent loops?

The only methods you can prevent loops with are the backcombing and brush rubbing methods.

You can prevent loops with the backcombing method by making smaller stokes when you backcomb. Only backcomb about a inch of hair at a time.

You can prevent loops with brush rubbing by twisting the dreads as much as you can.

What products can I use to get rid of loops?

You can use rubberbands or hemp to get rid of loops. Just put a rubberband around the loop and palm roll it as much as you can. Leave the rubberband on for about a month.

You can use hemp to get rid of loops, just wrap the hemp around the loop and palm roll as much as you can. Leave the hemp on for about a month.
*CAUTION ABOUT USING HEMP* hemp can hold water in dreads, causing them to mildew. The hemp itself can also hold water an mildew, and the mildew will pass onto the dreads. Use rubberbands if you can.

How can I use hemp to get rid of loops?

You can use hemp to get rid of loops, just wrap the hemp around the loop and palm roll as much as you can. Leave the hemp on for about a month.
*CAUTION ABOUT USING HEMP* hemp can hold water in dreads, causing them to mildew. The hemp itself can also hold water an mildew, and the mildew will pass onto the dreads. Use rubberbands if you can.

Can I cut the loops?

Cutting loops is a really bad idea. The effects are the same as cutting tips. The hair is no longer held together and the hair starts to move, sometimes it will fall out of the dread, this can cause the dread to fall apart.

Can I burn the loops?

Burning loops can go two ways:

1. The hair burns into the dread and stays where     it is.
2. The hair burns and the hair is no longer held     together and the hair starts to move, it falls     out of the dread, and the dread falls apart.

*WARNING* make sure there is no wax in your hair if you are going to burn your dreads, most waxes are flammable.

*CAUTION* burning hair results in the most awful smell, this smell can stay in dreads for up to three months.

Why do braids cause loops?

Braids hold the hair in sections where the hair can't dread. Some parts of the braid dread, and others don't, this will result in loops.