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I have really thick hair, will it be hard to get it to dread?

There are two types of thick hair

1. Thick strands- usually Asian people have this kind of hair, it is harder for this kind of hair to actually lock up, but if you use the backcombing method with a good wax, you won't have many problems. Neglect, and twist and rip will not work well with this hair type.

2. Lots of hair- people who have curly have usually have lots of it. The stands are usually thin or normal size, and the dread great. A person with this hair will have no problems getting dreads, with any method.
 
 
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Is it hard for curly hair to dread up?

Backcombing
Not really, you just have to make sure that you hold it taught, and backcomb small sections of hair at a time, so you don't get loops. Your dreads might not turn out as smooth as straight haired dreads; there might be some "S" shapes... But that only adds style and it will go away once the dreads locks up.
 
 
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If I have curly hair will I have curly dreads?

They may curl a little when they are new, but if you palm roll them a lot they will straighten out in about a month.
 
 
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What should I expect when I start my dreads with short hair?

Backcombing
It will be harder to hold the hair to backcomb it and you should make sure you use rubber bands on the tips to hold the knots together. At one point you will feel like your dreads aren't going to form, but don't give up, they will lock up soon.
It is really hard to get good results with short hair, there isn't enough hair to hold the knots together, my advice is use the backcombing method if you are Caucasian or Asian, or use the comb rubbing method if you are African, or wait until your hair is longer.
 
 
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What should I expect when I start my dreads with long hair?

Backcombing
You will have great results; your dreads will look awesome right after you make them. Make sure you send me pictures!