These are the two things you should make your decision by

If the dreads get really long they can pull on the scalp if they get really long which can make you loose more hair.

Another way to look at it is that you will get to keep the hair longer, because the dreads will hold the hairs together.

Actually there are. Here are a few tips.

1. If you have really straight hair you can give it more texture by braiding it for a couple days before you dread or getting a cheep perm from Wal-Mart.

2. Don't use conditioners on it for at least a week before you dread.

3. Get the items you will need to dread a head of time; you never know what could happen at last minute.

4. Bleach or color your hair, but don't use the conditioner that comes in the box. This will make your hair holds the knots better.

It depends on which method you use. Check out the methods section in FAQ Part 2 to find more information about the method you want to use.

It depends on which method you use. Check out the methods section in FAQ Part 2 to find more information about the method you want to use.

It depends on which method you use. Check out the methods section in FAQ Part 2 to find more information about the method you want to use.